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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As material costs increase and supply chain challenges continue to delay production, manufacturers' optimism has declined, according to a new industry report. The latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution found that 58% of manufacturers rated their optimism about business prospects over the next six months at a seven or higher on a scale of one to 10. At the same time last year, more than 80% of manufacturers rated their optimism at a seven or higher. And just three months ago, nearly 70% of manufacturers rated their optimism at a seven or higher.
When asked what factors have contributed to the decline in optimism, nearly one quarter (22%) of manufacturers cited inflation and economic decline. The report found that 100% of respondents said they have experienced an increase in material cost in the last 12 months, and all but 1% made the decision to pass price increases on to customers. The majority of respondents (69%) are passing 50% to 100% of increased material costs on to customers.
At the same time, demand has increased for two-thirds of manufacturers, and companies are struggling to keep up. Half of companies with revenue under $100 million reported being unable to keep up with their current demand, and 70% of respondents from companies with more than $100 million in revenue said they are unable to keep up with demand. Unsurprisingly, more than 40% of manufacturers cited supply chain challenges as the reason they cannot meet demand, while 39% cited employee shortages.
"Given current economic trends, it's understandable that manufacturers' optimism is declining," said Jerry Murphy, partner-in-charge of manufacturing and distribution services at Sikich. "Yet, increased demand offers some promising news. To keep up, business leaders should diversify their material suppliers and challenge logistics providers to find ways to tighten delivery times. And, to address employee shortages, companies must revisit their talent strategies and implement comprehensive recruitment and talent development programs."
Talent acquisition was the third-most common reason manufacturers cited for their decreased optimism. Further, nearly 40% of survey respondents reported employee shortages a factor contributing to challenges meeting demand.
One way to attract more talent is to offer sign-on bonuses to shift workers. Currently, only 28% of manufacturers offer sign-on bonuses, according to the Sikich report. But, of those companies, nearly half (45%) say the bonuses are helping them attract more talent. The majority of manufacturers offering sign-on bonuses are offering between $500 and $1,500, and require new hires to stay with the company for 4 to 12 weeks before receiving the bonus.
"Just as manufacturers are struggling with inflation, so are the individuals companies are trying to hire," said Laura Fischer, a managing director on Sikich's human capital management and payroll consulting team. "A sign-on bonus can be a useful tool for companies with hiring challenges amid the labor shortage. For example, it can help a manufacturer attract more job applicants to a role that requires high-demand skillsets. Though, in addition to implementing a sign-on bonus, manufacturers competing for talent must also prioritize their recruitment strategy, training programs and workplace culture to attract and retain top talent."
Sikich surveys manufacturers and distributors multiple times throughout the year on a range of business topics to create industry benchmark data. In June, Sikich surveyed more than 100 executives from manufacturing and distribution companies across sectors including industrial equipment, wholesale and distribution, metal fabrication, food and beverage, apparel, footwear and textiles, and transportation. View the latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution report here.
Sikich LLP is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,400 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.
*Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
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TUCSON, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA) was awarded a contract valued at $33 million to supply ClearVision™ systems –Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) from AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE). The solution featuring the SkyLens™ Head Wearable Display (HWD) and EVS-5000 cameras for the Boeing 737NG, is part of the AerAware™ installation, developed by AerSale.
The deal follows increasing interest in the aviation market for enhanced vision systems that provide significant operational benefits and improved situational awareness at night and in low visibility conditions.
ClearVision provides an innovative Combined Vision System (CVS) displayed to both pilot and copilot on the SkyLens HWD, a certified display for commercial aviation. The intuitive avionics suite includes UA's high-resolution EVS-5000 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera, composed of six sensors for a comprehensive and unprecedented multispectral coverage, and a 3D Synthetic Vision System (SVS). ClearVision greatly improves crew resource management in the cockpit of the 737NG and offers pilots the ability to overcome degraded visibility situations day and night allowing them to move in and out of airports faster, saving time and increasing operational efficiency. With SkyLens, pilots continuously operate head-up and can monitor flight information while retaining 3D situational awareness of terrain, and eventually aircraft traffic, through the system's unlimited 360-degree Field of View.
ClearVision is a trusted and certified solution, flying today on several fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, building on more than 20 years of EVS heritage and more than 3000 EVS cameras already in service.
Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics said: "The ClearVision EFVS solution brings substantial capabilities to the 737NG and has demonstrated its advantages to operations including the ability to overcome degraded visibility solutions during any time of day. I believe that the ability to allow aircraft to operate in conditions well below published minimums is a game-changer."
Nicolas Finazzo, Chairman and CEO of AerSale said: "With this contract, we're ensuring deliverability of the AerAware system to the growing number of airlines who have expressed interest in this solution. We are bringing this innovative solution to commercial operators for improved safety and operational effectiveness and we're seeing a lot of excitement as we conduct demonstration flight tests."
About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems offered as retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry. To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.uasc.com/company/about.
About AerSale
AerSale serves airlines operating large jets manufactured by Boeing, Airbus and McDonnell Douglas and is dedicated to providing integrated aftermarket services and products designed to help aircraft owners and operators to realize significant savings in the operation, maintenance and monetization of their aircraft, engines, and components. AerSale's offerings include: Aircraft & Component MRO, Aircraft and Engine Sales and Leasing, Used Serviceable Material sales, and internally developed 'Engineered Solutions' to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSafe™, AerTrak™, and now AerAware™).
Universal Avionics Press Contact
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Marketing Manager
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VESTECK, Inc. is pleased to announce that, international thought leader, Professor Andrew Holden has graciously agreed to join the VESTECK Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
A New Zealander, Professor Holden is currently the Director of Northern Region Interventional Radiology Service and is based at Auckland City Hospital. As well, he is Professor of Radiology at the University of Auckland and Co-Director of the Auckland Endovascular Service.
Professor Holden is known worldwide as an educator, clinician and the author of over 100 peer reviewed articles. He has been involved in over 75 medical device trials and is a frequent Principal Investigator, personally performing many "first in human" procedures.
"The VESTECK SUTURE-TIGHT™ catheter appears to be very straightforward, the right technology at the right time," said Dr. Holden. "Around the world, approximately 80% of all Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm patients needing repairs, receive an endovascular repair (EVAR). The "SUTURE-TIGHT"TM catheter, fixes the EVAR graft to the aorta. This should significantly reduce the number of patients returning for complex repair procedures and eliminate their associated procedural costs."
In 2018 Dr. Holden was recognized for his contributions to vascular and endovascular intervention, being awarded an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit medal.
We are humbled that Dr. Holden thinks so highly of the VESTECK technology and team to join the Scientific Advisory Board, commented VESTECK CEO Joe Rafferty. "Professor Holden is respected around the world as a skilled interventionalist and critical thinker. He will absolutely challenge us to bring the finest technology for physicians and patients."
The VESTECK "SUTURE-TIGHT"™ catheter secures endovascular aortic repair grafts to the aorta at the time of initial implant or during repair procedures. VESTECK is in preparation for a 100-patient clinical trial.
VESTECK, Inc. (WWW.VESTECK.com) is an early-stage medical device company focused on bringing their platform technology to the aortic repair and structural heart markets. The first product, the "SUTURE-TIGHT"™ nitinol suture delivery catheter secures endovascular grafts to the aorta at the time of initial implant or during complex and expensive repair procedures.
VESTECK is represented by Kevin M. Granahan of Fox Rothschild LLP
MEDIA CONTACTS: VESTECK, Inc. CEO, Joe Rafferty, J.Rafferty@VESTECK.com 610-457-7324
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BOSTON and CINCINNATI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of its client, Dr. Christopher Wallace, the law firm of Morgan Verkamp, LLC (with attorneys in Cincinnati, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida) is pleased to announce that the United States has resolved allegations of medically unnecessary pathology testing with Inform Diagnostics, Inc., formerly known as Miraca Life Sciences, Inc.
Inform is a clinical laboratory, headquartered in Irving, Texas, that provides clinical pathology laboratory services to physicians and medical practices nationwide.
Dr. Wallace, a former pathologist at Inform, filed suit against the laboratory in January 2019, alleging violations of the False Claims Act, a law that allows whistleblowers to bring a case on behalf of the United States that alleges fraud on the government. The case is United States ex rel. Wallace v. Inform Diagnostics, Inc., and the case number is 19-cv-10091. The matter was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
The complaint alleged that Inform submitted false claims to federal healthcare programs, like Medicare, for medically unnecessary laboratory testing. Rather than perform only the laboratory tests ordered by physicians, Inform automatically and systematically ran additional tests, including special stains, without the treating physician's knowledge, consent, or order and without a pathologist's determination of medical necessity.
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts led the investigation into Dr. Wallace's claims. That investigation resulted in a settlement of False Claims Act allegations raised by Dr. Wallace.
As part of the settlement, Inform has agreed to pay the United States $16 million. In the settlement, Inform admits that, from January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2018, Inform routinely and automatically conducted certain up-front stains on gastrointestinal and dermatological biopsy specimens without a pathologist's review of the routine stain and without an individual determination of whether the additional stain was medically necessary.
"Whistleblowers, like Dr. Wallace, take significant personal and professional risk to sound the alarm on fraud schemes. Their dedication to take that risk in the interest of protecting taxpayers and the public fisc is inspiring," said Sonya Rao, a partner at Morgan Verkamp. "When laboratories conduct medically unnecessary testing, they put profit over the fiscal soundness of our healthcare system. We are grateful to Dr. Wallace for shedding light on Inform's reflexive testing practices," stated fellow Morgan Verkamp partner Chandra Napora.
The settlement agreement in this case can be found here. The United States press release concerning the settlement can be read here.
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Sonya Rao
513-651-4400
sonya.rao@morganverkamp.com
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Academy Award Winner and Tony Nominee Ariana DeBose to Host Sunday, June 12, on CBS
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS, The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing will broaden access to THE 75TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS® by providing, for the first time, audio description for the live telecast. The addition of audio description, which provides audio-narrated descriptions of a program's key visual elements, ensures that viewers who are blind and low vision will be able to take in all the action occurring on the screen, and provides a much richer experience of the event. The audio description will be provided on the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) channel by industry leaders VITAC and Audio Eyes.
Live from the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York and hosted by Academy Award winner and Tony nominee Ariana DeBose, THE 75TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS will be broadcast Sunday, June 12 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
Since April 1, 2002, CBS has continuously provided audio description and is proud to have been an industry leader and innovator in the voluntary provision of the service. The Network offers audio description with nearly all its regularly scheduled scripted primetime programs, all movies, selected specials and the entire CBS DREAM TEAM Saturday morning block of educational/informational children's programming.
"For over 20 years, CBS has continually improved upon and increased the availability of audio description in our programming. We are proud to be able to offer THE 75TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS to an even wider and more inclusive audience," said Mark Turits, vice president of captioning and audio description at Paramount Global.
The 75th Tonys television event will recognize all the award categories and honor the incredible artistry of the 2021-2022 season. The Tony Awards, which honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, is presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and has been broadcast on CBS since 1978.
The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers for White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director.
About the Tony Awards
The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Award, which was founded by the American Theatre Wing in 1947, is bestowed annually on theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast – the night America watches Broadway – is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.
About AUDIO EYES
Audio Eyes is a partnership of audio engineers, producers, accessibility experts, blind professionals and audio description professionals who are passionate about providing high quality services in a creative, inclusive work environment. The Audio Eyes production team has more than a decade of experience providing live audio description in theaters as well as recorded audio description for broadcast television networks, nationally distributed DVDs, government agencies and private entities. Additionally, they have extensive experience producing audio dramas, audio books, music, radio programs, radio ads and a variety of business-to-business audio products. The Audio Eyes progressive work environment, inclusive hiring practices and technical expertise keep the company at the leading edge of the accessible media production industry.
About VITAC
VITAC, a Verbit company, is the largest provider of accessible video products and services in North America. Responsible for captioning hundreds of thousands of programming hours each year, its customers include every broadcast company and most cable networks, as well as Fortune 1000 corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, plus stadiums and arenas.
*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to the program on-demand the day after the special airs.
Audio Description on Paramount+ will only be included in post-live air streams.
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Walsh University Teacher of the Month: Angela Emmons, Louisville
NAME – Angela Emmons
SCHOOL – Louisville High School
RESIDENCE – Louisville
HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER – Louisville High School
COLLEGE – Kent State University & Ashland University
FAMILY – My husband’s name is Rob, and I have two sons, Noah and Cody.
WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU TEACH? – Algebra 1 (freshmen), and advanced math/trig (juniors and seniors).
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? – My students and my colleagues. (Go math!)
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? – Watching a student struggle with things that are beyond my control.
WHAT SECRET TO SUCCESS WOULD YOU SHARE WITH STUDENTS? – Do what makes you happy. Don’t take life too seriously – find something to laugh about every day. Surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are. Be kind to everyone (even if they aren’t) … you never know what someone is going through.
IS TEACHING KIDS THE SAME TODAY AS WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED? – Definitely not. There are more distractions and less instructional time than ever before. Teachers are having to figure out ways to overcome not only a loss of knowledge and skills (due to the pandemic), but also a lack of desire and drive in students (due to an abundance of social-emotional difficulties) … all while continuing to teach a state-mandated curriculum.
YOUR STUDENTS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT YOU … – I was a field commander of my high school marching band for two years, and I helped coach varsity softball for five years.
WHAT IS YOUR HIDDEN TALENT? – LOL! I can overthink anything! (Is that a talent?) I can work song lyrics into almost any conversation.
IF YOU WEREN’T A TEACHER, YOU’D BE … – ... working in advertising or web design.
AFTER A LONG DAY AT WORK, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO RELAX? – Ideally, watching mindless television, scrolling through Pinterest, or listening to music.
Other nominees
ALLIANCE
Erica Jackson, dean of students at Alliance Intermediate School – Erica's relentless work and dedication to the community and our district has improved educational experiences for countless families; her altruistic spirit is witnessed through countless hours spent voluntarily attending students’ extracurricular events in the evenings and weekends throughout the entire year. She has been a trailblazer for inclusive PBIS practices and restorative processes; her passion and sincerity extend beyond the walls of the school and past the ring of the last bell. Erica makes Alliance Intermediate a GREAT place to work and learn!
Mikayla Milburn, 10th-grade intervention specialist with a focus in geometry – As a new teacher at Alliance High School, Mikayla Milburn has faced a lot of challenges and has met each challenge with a growth mindset. She is eager to learn and do her best and the best for her students. Mikayla's students know they are more than just data points in her classroom, they are people to who, she is committed to grow as learners.
CANTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Kevin Powell, Latin, computer science, robotics & engineering – Kevin Powell has been a teacher at Central Catholic for more than 30 years, teaching Latin, Robotics & Engineering, and computer science. He has also implemented Central's 1:1 technology program, equipping every student with personal devices and overseeing an updated technology framework for staff. In addition to his knowledge base in the classroom, he is a well-liked teacher that creates lifetime friendships with many of his students.
CANTON CITY
Tauja Love, cross categorical teacher at Harter – Tauja Love is a teacher who has built a home away from home for her students here at school. Mrs. Love leads her team to provide a stable, loving and educationally inspiring classroom for a multi-age classroom of learners.
Paul McIntyre, technology resource teacher at Early College High School at Lehman – Paul McIntyre has gone above and beyond as the Early College Technology Resource Teacher. Outside of his teacher support duties, he heads up our MAP, OST, and SAT testing procedures and he created new weekly parent and staff communication platforms for the middle school and high school. His professionalism and leadership demonstrate excellence.
CANTON LOCAL
Mallory Davis, permanent substitute teacher, Faircrest Memorial Middle School – Mallory continually demonstrates flexibility in her assigned duties. She not only brings a calming presence to our learning environment for both students and staff, but she seeks out opportunities to support students in ways that go above and beyond, such as helping struggling students during her off periods and attending extracurricular activities.
Mark Gamertsfelder, science, Canton South High School – Mark has taught earth science, forensic science, physical science, physics and multiple other science-related classes. After 35 years of teaching, Mark has announced his retirement. He has been very instrumental in helping many South Stark Career Academy students from other districts feel comfortable attending Canton South. Mark makes all students feel welcome and cares about them personally and academically.
JACKSON LOCAL
Seana Carter, sixth-grade math – Seana cares deeply about her students. She works every day to increase student achievement through continually working with students, re-teaching when necessary, and providing extension activities to help students grow.
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN
Jennifer Schlabach, second grade – Mrs. Schlabach creates an environment conducive to student learning. She has consistent expectations and clear routines. She believes the best in her students and is aware of their abilities, which helps them to feel loved and allows them to reach their potential.
Michael Wallace, Spanish – Excitement about learning, differentiation, real world application, and centered on building relationships with students are descriptions of Mr. Wallace's Spanish classroom. Through these unique aspects, Mr. Wallace builds trusting relationships will all students in his classroom.
LAKE LOCAL
Camden Carter, third grade – Mr. Carter is an incredibly charismatic teacher who always goes the extra mile for his students, families and colleagues. He is very student-centered and does whatever is needed to support his students and ensure their success. He meets his students each day full of energy and ready to guide them in their learning. Mr. Carter does a great job of incorporating technology to meet the needs of all of his students while making it meaningful. He has a passion to see his students grow and be successful in and out of the school day and values the importance of developing positive relationships with his students and colleagues.
Ken Wolfe, Honors Biology, Interactions Science – Ken Wolfe has been serving Lake Middle/High School for several years as the chairman of our science department while teaching at least two different courses and serving as an assistant coach for three different sports. We were fortunate to have Mr. Wolfe willingly take on the task of teaching a course this year that he has never taught before to some of our older students who tend to find school to be extremely challenging. It proved to be quite a blessing for a diverse group of learners as this teacher has given them an educational experience that is engaging and relevant, and he has consistently taken time out of his obviously busy schedule to provide them with experiences, lessons, and memories that extend beyond the classroom. We needed a teacher, and our students found a mentor.
LOUISVILLE CITY
Angela Emmons, algebra I, advanced math and trigonometry – Angie Emmons pours her heart and soul into her students. Her relentless efforts to grow her students is not only amazing but inspiring. She is constantly working to incorporate the best teaching strategies into her classroom. At a time when teachers are called upon to not only spiral back and teach material that students missed due to COVID but then stretch and grow their students as well, Angie is a rock star. Her value to Louisville High School and the students she teaches is immeasurable.
MARLINGTON LOCAL
Kelly Miller, third-grade math and science – Kelly is an outstanding teacher at Washington Elementary. She teaches math and science to our third graders. Kelly is kind and patient with all the students and works extremely hard to help them understand math concepts. Students enjoy her class as she makes learning fun and puts a twist on her lessons that keeps them engaged. Kelly is held in high regard by her colleagues and is well respected by both staff and students. Her big heart and understanding nature make her a perfect candidate for teacher of the month!
Brenda Schloneger, enriched science teacher and dean of students at Marlington Middle School – Mrs. Schloneger is a tremendous classroom teacher as she leads her enriched science students through many challenging and engaging lab activities throughout the year. Her students are always challenged, but also always know her helping hand is ready and willing at all times. However, Mrs. Schloneger's positive impact on our middle school extends far beyond her classroom. Once her courses are complete for the day, she can be found working with teachers to analyze data, planning for differentiation, or delving into different instructional strategies with our staff. She is a tremendous leader and the rock of our middle school!
NORTHWEST LOCAL
Lisa Maple, intervention specialist – Mrs. Maple teaches language arts in both the resource and co-taught settings. She is diligent in staying organized and being sure to keep the parents of her students informed. It is not unusual for her to be working hours after the school day to be sure she is ready for the next. Lisa has worked at Northwest since 1998, and will retire at the end of this school year. Thanks to Mrs. Maple for a career spent helping thousands of students succeed!
OSNABURG LOCAL
Jason Wade, high school math – In between classes at East Canton High School, Mr. Wade can be found in the hallway greeting students and brightening their day with a joke or a compliment. Mr. Wade’s energy pours into everything he does at East Canton High School. He is an educator who utilizes positive relationships to build students up and increase their success identity. Thank you, Mr. Wade, for all you do for Osnaburg Local Schools and the East Canton community!
PERRY LOCAL
Kristy Ruef, intervention specialist – Mrs. Kristy Ruef is an invaluable member of the Whipple Heights teaching team. She is an intervention specialist at Whipple Elementary, working with various grade levels throughout the day. She builds positive, lasting relationships with the students at Whipple. At any given moment, Mrs. Ruef is willing to step in and lend a helping hand. She is a member of Whipple’s CARE Team and is always finding ways to help those in need. Mrs. Ruef goes above and beyond daily to help make Whipple great!
PLAIN LOCAL
Brette Cook, grade five math and science – Glenwood is honored to recognize Mrs. Cook, grade five math and science teacher, whose dedication and passion for students is evident each day in her classroom. Mrs. Cook believes all students can achieve, and her lessons engage all students, which builds a love for math and science beyond the classroom!
Darla Coppa, visual arts – Darla Coppa’s energy is contagious as she cultivates the artist in every student she works with. She is an exceptional visual arts/ceramics teacher who we are blessed to have at GlenOak.
SANDY VALLEY
Morgan Graham, kindergarten – When entering Mrs. Graham's classroom, one cannot help but want to join the kindergartners with all of the fun and excitement happening daily! Mrs. Graham brings positivity and joy into her classroom with her bright smile and encouraging demeanor.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Joe Frangos, theology – Joe Frangos is a theology teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas who has become a favorite teacher for many students because of his quirky humor and his ability to help students appreciate one another. He also helps with the theatre department, offering countless hours to the annual fall play and spring musical by acting as stage manager.
STARK COUNTY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Lisa Eberhardt, second grade – Lisa Eberhardt is a is a gift to education. She provides her students with the tools to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. She spends countless hours each month decorating her classroom, so it resembles a home for each student.
TUSLAW
Lindsey Witting, intervention specialist – The passion of the job and her key eagle eye focus on her students' overall well-being is what makes Lindsey Witting an awesome teacher for Tuslaw. When asked for assistance on any task, she provides it with 100% effort always and provides multiple beneficial solutions for our students' success. The hard work she exhibits allows our students to see a fantastic role model every day. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/04/10/walsh-university-teacher-month-angela-emmons-louisville/7271524001/ | 2022-04-10T12:59:55Z |
AG had intervened claiming gender-affirming treatments constitute child abuse
DALLAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A judge in Dallas County today removed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from a lawsuit involving Dallas' Children's Medical Center and physicians there providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Judge Melissa Bellan in Dallas County Court at Law No. 2 ruled that Mr. Paxton and his office do not have the authority to act in the case and that no state law was implicated.
"The attorney general has no business being in this case and tried to push his way into it to satisfy a political interest, not a legal one," says Charla Aldous, who along with law partner Brent Walker and attorney Stephen Malouf represent the plaintiff, Dr. Ximena Lopez.
Attorney General Paxton intervened in the case claiming gender-affirming care constitutes child abuse. During a two-hour hearing in front of Judge Bellan, attorneys for the AG questioned whether Dr. Lopez was following the proper standard of care, but the court rejected those arguments.
"The attorney general intervened in this lawsuit with no purpose but intimidation only," Mr. Walker told the court.
Dr. Lopez filed suit in April against Children's Medical Center in Dallas in order to continue providing gender-affirming care – including hormone treatments and puberty blockers – for transgender youth after such care was suspended last fall. She and others believe that action happened after the attorney general and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pressured Children's and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to stop providing such treatment at the GENECIS clinic.
During the hearing in front of Judge Bellan, Mr. Malouf pointed out that use of puberty blockers for gender dysphoria is on an approved list of treatments written by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
Through the lawsuit, and a temporary injunction that is now in place, Dr. Lopez and other physicians at Children's are once again allowed to provide gender-affirming care.
The case is Ximena Lopez, M.D., v. Children's Medical Center at Dallas, Cause No. CC-22-02427-B in the County Court at Law No. 2 in Dallas County, Texas.
The Aldous\Walker LLP law firm represents clients in civil litigation and specializes in high-profile, high-stakes cases. Learn more about the firm at http://www.aldouslaw.com.
Contact:
Mark Annick
800-559-4534
mark@androvett.com
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SOURCE Aldous\Walker LLP | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/17/dallas-judge-removes-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-case-involving-transgender-youth/ | 2022-06-18T00:04:50Z |
Market entry advances integrated strategy across Mediterranean, strengthens Digital Realty's market leadership throughout the region
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) (TASE: MVNE), announced today the formation of a joint venture, entry into the Israeli market, and the planned development of a multi-tenant data center campus in Israel.
Digital Realty's position as the leading provider of digital infrastructure capacity in the broader Mediterranean region, including presence in Athens, Barcelona and Marseille, will be further enhanced by this new location. The joint venture, which will operate under the brand name Digital Realty Mivne, will serve as a strategic partnership of Digital Realty with Mivne, a market leading real estate developer, owner and operator that has developed many large-scale projects across Israel and has an extensive land bank.
Approximately half of the world's population resides within a 3,000-mile radius of the center of the Mediterranean. Telegeography[1] notes that international bandwidth in the Middle East has seen over 30% compound annual growth since 2016, representing an overall increase in transmission capacity to the region of almost 200%. Israel is emerging as an alternative cable interconnect route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the new campus will be located at a key intersection along the global internet highway across the Mediterranean region, connecting Europe to the west and Asia, the Middle East and eastern Africa to the east. This new route enhances the availability and resilience of international subsea cable systems. The first subsea cable systems to traverse Israel terrestrially have already been announced and further systems are anticipated.
Israel is also a global center for technology innovation and is regarded as the seventh most innovative country in the world[2], with the highest percentage of GDP spent on research and development and the highest venture capital (VC) investment per capita[3], with over 500 multi-national companies (MNCs) from 35 countries undertaking innovation in Israel. In addition, the four largest cloud service providers have all announced that they will be building cloud infrastructure in Israel. All of these macro trends are driving significant demand for digital infrastructure throughout Israel.
Digital Realty Mivne expects to develop a multi-tenant data center campus in Petah Tikvah, the primary connectivity hub in Israel. The data center campus will support the development of up to 20 megawatts (MW) of installed IT load. Delivery of the initial phase is anticipated in 2023, subject to customer demand.
"Today's collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter for Digital Realty's operations, customers and partners in the Middle East. We expect this partnership to further accelerate our growth while enhancing our ability to support our customers' digital transformation across the globe," said Digital Realty Chief Executive Officer A. William Stein. "This partnership represents consistent execution towards new market entries. We are also gratified to partner with Mivne, leveraging its extensive experience as a local investor and operator. This announcement advances our strategy of developing strategic and highly connected, network dense data centers to strengthen and diversify Digital Realty's portfolio and expand our product mix and global footprint."
David Zvida, Chief Executive Officer of Mivne, added, "Entering the field of data centers is a strategic growth engine for Mivne. Due to Mivne's large and strategic land bank and its extensive geographical distribution across Israel, the joint venture will be able to develop strategically located, purpose-built data centers. This strategic partnership with a leading international operator such as Digital Realty, which has proven operating capabilities and extensive relationships with international customers and suppliers, will enable us to gain leadership in the Israeli data center market."
Additional Resources
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- Marseille – the Gateway to emerging markets with access to 14 major subsea cables
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About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Mivne
Mivne Real Estate (K.D.) Ltd. engages in the initiation, purchase, construction, rental, and management of buildings intended for office, high-tech, industrial, logistics, and commercial needs, and also operates in the field of residential real estate development. Mivne owns about 1.9 million square meters of income-yielding assets and about 780,000 square meters of land reserves. The geographical distribution, the number of tenants and their diversity are a valuable advantage which contribute to the Mivne's resilience.
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[1] https://www2.telegeography.com/hubfs/assets/Ebooks/state-of-the-network-2021.pdf
[2] Bloomberg Innovation Index, February 2021
[3] The State of Innovation, PWC Israel, April 2019
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HANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Global Exhibitions Day (GED) on June 1, 2022, Hangzhou Municipal People's Government joined hands with Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), and Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce, to host the 2022 International MICE Culture Event and Global Digital Exhibition and Event Summit at the West Lake Expo Museum. Themed "Innovation in Digital Exhibitions Boosts Digital Trade", the event brought together industry experts, scholars and international exhibition organizations to jointly discuss the new trends in digital exhibitions, with the goal of accelerating the standardization process across the sector. The success of the event shows that the city is well on its way to reviving the exhibition sector through the "Hangzhou Exhibition Industry in Action" initiative despite the global pandemic now in its third year.
Featuring a series of joint international launches, promotions of local brands and projects, and global digital exhibition roundtables, the event provides deep insights into the current status of the digital exhibition sector and related policies through an analysis of where the sector is going and what lies ahead, with a focus on exploring new possibilities and ways of building an integrated platform for the digital economy, digital exhibitions, and digital trade.
The Global Digital Exhibition Innovation (Research) Center opens
The Global Digital Exhibition Innovation (Research) Center was launched at the event. The center is expected to attract top executives from the industry's leading companies to sit as board members with the mission of jointly discussing key topics such as how to develop the global digital exhibition market by setting industry standards, how digital exhibitions can help industrial development, and how to draw up a plan for the building of urban digital exhibitions, alongside the ultimate goal of putting the results of the research to good use in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou Commerce＆Tourism Group ties up with Informa Exhibitions
Hangzhou Commerce&Tourism Group and Informa Exhibitions announced a strategic cooperation at the event, in which, both parties will work together to deepen cooperation through integrating project resources with strong international exhibition operation experience, with the goal of further enhancing Hangzhou's status as a key player in the world of exhibition services.
Creating future-oriented digital exhibitions in Hangzhou
The event invited a number of leading brands from the digital exhibition, digital economy, digital venue, digital culture and tourism, and digital education segments, among others, to engage in a discussion on the city's ecology of digital exhibitions, providing potential solutions on how Hangzhou can, as a next step, enhance its standardization in the sector and form an integrated digital economy, exhibition and trade platform.
Boosting cultural confidence by integrating Chinese traditional elements
A major head-turner at the event was the exhibit put up by Oriental Boutique, a brand founded by renowned Chinese designer Wu Haiyan. Inspired by her comparative thinking on the confidence that China and its people have in its culture and on how Chinese cities could leverage their own advantages, the founder came up with a unique idea to revive the glory of Chinese silk after an around-the-world trip. The brand reflects a kind of Chinese aesthetic, through which the world can become acquainted with the diversity of Chinese culture.
Hangzhou rolls out a major new exhibition on the history and culture of the Chinese wedding
The summit highlighted the city's major exhibition project - China International West Lake Wedding Celebration, sponsored by well-known Chinese liquor brand Wuliangye. As a key part of China International West Lake Expo in Hangzhou, the event highlights the three key elements of a Chinese wedding- the history, the traditions and, most particularly, the stylization that was developed during the Song dynasty period, with Hangzhou's rich ancient culture and beautiful landscape scenery not only serving as the backdrop, but as the inheritor with the mission to keep the traditions alive for the benefit of all future couples (and their guests) during that key day when they tie the knot.
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Organizations passed out books, resources to engage kids summer reading
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo is helping young students keep their minds sharp during summer break.
The Zoo hosted the annual Spike event Friday, July 15. The Shawnee Co. Campaign for Grade-Level Reading created the event to offer resources to kids from low-income families, so they can receive a quality education and succeed in school.
Several organizations took part in the event including the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, the Topeka Housing Authority, Evergy, the United Way of Greater Topeka (UWGT), and more.
Jessica Lehnherr, the CEO and President of the United Way of Greater Topeka, says it’s important to give students more opportunities to learn and engage.
“Typically, throughout the summer, as children are not engaged in school, reading throughout the summer is absolutely critical to help children stay engaged, and on-focus for reading,” said Lehnherr. “It helps them to enter their next grade-level, ready to go and ready to learn in maintaining all those skills that they learned the year prior.”
Lehnherr says that just helping the kids and community is enjoyable.
“We just love being able to celebrate our community, and engaging youth, and the education of youth, so we really enjoy working with these partners, being able to provide free lunches, and books for kids to take back home to their homes so they are ready to start school here in just a couple of weeks.
The Topeka Public Schools Children’s Nutritional Services provided the kids a free lunch as well.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Energy Transfer investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ET 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: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Energy Transfer during the relevant time frame, you have until August 2, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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TORONTO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Leafythings, a leading cannabis directory platform and mobile application, is thrilled to announce that the Company was named Best Innovative Technology at the O'Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala. This award recognizes the best of the best in the Canadian cannabis industry.
"We are ecstatic to be recognized as the Best Innovative Technology in Canada," said Elias Theodorou, Chief Access Officer. "We are striving to break through the challenges of the industry by providing a unified platform to connect consumers with retail stores and brands by valuing the needs and wants of anyone looking for Cannabis. We are putting quality and affordability at the forefront. "
Leafythings is empowered by a mission to help consumers find and access quality cannabis products in Canada through highly localized strategies, providing access to a $3 billion+ market in efforts to collaboratively shatter the barriers between legacy and legal markets and improve public perception of the industry.
Since 2019, Leafythings has taken a cannabis consumer centric approach to helping Canadians find affordable and quality cannabis anywhere in Canada. Leafythings operates as a web platform, mobile application, and advertising medium. Through a series of event partnerships, advertising initiative, and grassroots marketing programs, Leafythings has developed the largest legacy consumer database in Canada.
Leafythings is actively working with brands and retailers through partnerships and social initiatives to help drive industry credibility and reinforce the trust between the consumer and their cannabis.
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Grant Slated to Upgrade Food Bank's Technology
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Community Food Bank announces a $200,000 grant from Kroger stores. The grant will be used to update the nonprofit's technology with a new CRM system. The new system will help easily identify current needs and serve the Food Bank's agencies and clients more effectively.
The Food Bank anticipates saving approximately 50% on current annual support costs with the upgrade. By using a cloud-based solution, it will also reduce costs associated with hardware and maintenance and improve data management and reporting by combining client, agency, and supplier data into a single data structure.
"Kroger's investment will significantly improve how the Food Bank does business and is able to operate daily," said Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "We are grateful to partners like Kroger for helping us better serve our food-insecure neighbors."
In addition to the grant, Kroger has donated close to 4 million pounds of food this past year – the equivalent of 3.3 million meals – from 8,170 individual donations through their retail operations, fulfillment center and general donations. The grant project was financially assisted by The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation.
"The updated technology combined with the unwavering commitment of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and community volunteers will help achieve our mutual vision of communities free of hunger and waste," said Kroger Atlanta Division President Victor Smith. The grant is evidence of Kroger's commitment to its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan, which aims to develop a more efficient, equitable, and charitable food system.
With one in ten people – including one in seven children – in the Atlanta community living in food insecurity, hunger remains a pressing issue that has a significant impact on the lives of many people. Individuals and families served by the Food Bank face daily challenges in ensuring they have enough food to last the day, week, or month.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in our own community experience hunger every day, including children, seniors and working families. Through more than 700 nonprofit partners, we help more than 715,00 people get healthy food every year. Our goal is that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of our whole community to make that possible. Join us at ACFB.org.
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2018 that has given more than $30 million to organizations, innovators, and changemakers to address the fundamental absurdity in our food system: 35% of food produced in the U.S. is wasted, yet 42 million Americans experience hunger. The Foundation was formed to support initiatives that create communities free of hunger and waste.
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New edition explores factors related to natural disasters and climate equity.
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with CVS Health, today released the fifth annual edition of the Healthiest Communities rankings. Amid the growing threat of climate change, the 2022 edition incorporates new data on environmental health, and is accompanied by an analysis showing which types of natural disasters pose the greatest threats to various racial and ethnic populations.
For the third year in a row, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, takes the top spot in the rankings. Falls Church, Virginia, is No. 2, while Douglas County, Colorado, is No. 3. Completing the top five are Morgan County, Utah and Carver County, Minnesota, at Nos. 4 and 5, respectively. Each of the top three counties in this year's rankings has been ranked No. 1 in a previous edition of Healthiest Communities.
New this year in the Environment category of the rankings, data on natural disasters from FEMA's National Risk Index highlights the threats faced by communities across the country. According to an accompanying U.S. News analysis of the index and U.S. Census Bureau data, Indigenous people are the most at risk from natural hazards. They have higher risks when it comes to sustained periods of colder temperatures, droughts, river and stream flooding, and wildfires compared with other racial and ethnic groups.
"The data behind the Healthiest Communities rankings provides a deep dive into the state of health equity in our country," said Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. "By examining data on natural hazards, we can see how various demographic populations are affected by the risks tied to their environment."
The Healthiest Communities project includes additional resources alongside the rankings. For the third year in a row, county-level coronavirus data on metrics such as cases, deaths and vaccination rates are available through the COVID-19 and Your Community data hub. Along with the analysis of demographics and disaster risk, U.S. News is publishing editorial pieces that explore the reasons for Los Alamos County's continued success as America's Healthiest Community, and highlight the top-performing counties by key rankings metrics and categories, such as Population Health, Public Safety, Education, Mental Health and Life Expectancy.
"We all know the significant impact that social determinants have on the health and well-being of individuals and our local communities," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, vice president and chief health equity officer, CVS Health. "The data we collect helps us determine the best way to collaborate with communities to develop sustainable solutions and advance health equity in a way that meets their unique needs."
Earlier this year, CVS Health launched Health Zones, an initiative that provides concentrated local investments designed to reduce health disparities and advance health equity in under-resourced communities across the country. Health Zones is an integrated approach to addressing six key social determinants of health: housing, education, access to food, labor, transportation, and health care access. The Health Zones initiative is now active in five markets nationwide: Atlanta; Columbus, Ohio; Fresno, Calif.; Hartford, Conn.; and Phoenix with plans to expand into more cities later this year. Working with trusted national and local partners, CVS Health is addressing community health care needs, ensuring at-risk communities have access to resources and opportunities that can help them thrive.
Additional key findings from the 2022 edition of Healthiest Communities, including the connections between mental health, overall well-being and social determinants of health:
- Four of the top 20 Healthiest Communities are in Northern Virginia: Falls Church (No. 2), Loudoun County (No. 12), Arlington County (No. 13) and Fairfax County (No. 17).
- The states with the highest median overall scores in the analysis are Rhode Island, Minnesota and Iowa, while the lowest are found in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.
- Communities with lower scores in the Mental Health subcategory tend to have lower life expectancies, lower median household incomes and lower labor force participation, as well as higher rates of poverty.
- Rural communities are more likely to have higher shares of adults reporting frequent mental distress, and urban communities are more likely to have higher shares of Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with depression.
The Healthiest Communities rankings and accompanying analysis are based on an evaluation of approximately 3,000 communities nationwide across 89 health and health-related metrics in 10 categories, such as Education, Population Health, Infrastructure and Environment. The project serves as a tool to inform residents, community health leaders and elected officials about policies and best practices for better health outcomes by assessing which communities offer their citizens the greatest opportunity to live a productive, healthy life.
To compile the rankings and create the overall Healthiest Communities project, U.S. News partnered with the University of Missouri Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES), a research institution skilled in community health assessment. Overall, the rankings are based on metrics drawn from sources such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
2022 Healthiest Communities - Top 10
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- Los Alamos County, New Mexico
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Douglas County, Colorado
- Morgan County, Utah
- Carver County, Minnesota
- Sioux County, Iowa
- Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
- Hamilton County, Indiana
- Broomfield County, Colorado
- Delaware County, Ohio
2022 Key Measures
Top 5 Communities for Health Outcomes
- San Juan County, Washington
- Marin County, California
- Carver County, Minnesota
- Arlington County, Virginia
- Valley County, Idaho
Top 5 Communities for Access to Health Care
- Olmsted County, Minnesota
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Johnson County, Iowa
- Montour County, Pennsylvania
- Salem, Virginia
Top 5 Communities for Mental Health
- Fairfax County, Virginia
- Santa Clara County, California
- San Mateo County, California
- Honolulu County, Hawaii
- Pitkin County, Colorado
On June 23, U.S. News will host a webinar on how hospitals and health systems are working together to address health equity. Those interested in attending can sign up on U.S. News' website.
For more information on Healthiest Communities, follow coverage on Facebook and Twitter using #HealthiestCommunities.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 employees including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system and their personal health care by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.
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Hudson already had an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar and on Sunday she won a Tony, thanks to her role as a co-producer of "A Strange Loop" which won for best musical.
Hudson joked to People magazine in 2020 about the plan to join the less than 20 people who hold such a crowning achievement.
"I got a dog and named it Oscar, and then I won my Oscar. And then I got a dog and named it Grammy, and then I won my Grammy," she said. "So I think I should get some dogs and name them Emmy and Tony -- and it'll give me good luck, and I'll win [They're] like my good luck charms."
Hudson won a 2007 best supporting actress Oscar for her role in "Dreamgirls, two Grammys (best R&B album in 2009 and best musical theater album for the musical "The Color Purple in 2017), and last year she snagged a Daytime Emmy for the animated short "Baba Yag," which she helped voice and co-produced.
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Man charged with killing woman he just met, placing her head on a stick, authorities say
MITCHELL, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) – A man in Iowa is facing charges in connection to the disappearance and death of a woman he had just met, police say.
According to authorities, Nathan Gilmore, 22, recently told police he met up with Angela Bradbury on April 6, 2021, the last day she was seen alive.
He claimed he dropped her off in Mason City, but police said his story changed upon further questioning.
Bradbury’s family reported her as a missing person on Feb. 2, 2022, and said they had not had contact with her since April of 2021.
Her family gave DNA samples and dental records for Bradbury to law enforcement as part of the investigation.
Authorities said a teenager found a human skull, placed on a stick at the Greenbelt River Trail Park, on July 12, 2021.
Examiners confirmed the skull found belonged to Bradbury. Investigators found more of her remains at the park in April 2022.
Police said GPS tracking and other evidence showed Gilmore was at the park the day the skull was found.
They also found a whiteboard in Gilmore’s living room with GPS coordinates of where Bradbury’s skull was found.
He was charged with first-degree murder.
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2nd time the charm? Jennifer Lopez announces engagement to Ben Affleck
Published: Apr. 9, 2022 at 12:43 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
(Gray News) - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged for a second time.
The actress made the announcement in her newsletter Friday night along with a video post on Twitter.
“So I have a really exciting and special story to share,” Lopez said in the video. “It is my inner circle where I share my more personal things and this one’s definitely on the JLo.”
According to People, Lopez’s message included a clip of her admiring a large, green diamond on a silver band on her ring finger. The image was also shared by her sister on social media.
Lopez and Affleck reportedly called off a previous engagement back in 2004.
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The fintech startup will help modern lenders efficiently verify income and employment while empowering consumers with safer and more accurate data
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truework, a fintech company that provides income and employment verification for the nation's largest mortgage, auto, and consumer lenders to approve more borrowers in a fraction of the time, today announced it raised $50 million in Series C funding.
Leading the Series C round was G Squared, with returning investors Sequoia Capital, Activant Capital, and Khosla Ventures also participating. New investors include Indeed, Human Capital, and Four Rivers Group. The completion of this round will support planned product development, additional hiring, and foster the company's continued growth as an efficient, secure, and user-friendly platform for income and employment verification.
By digitizing and simplifying the income and employment verification process for banks, lenders, payroll providers, and HR departments, Truework streamlines the lending process for both lender and borrower. With consumer consent as a foundation, Truework verifies income for important extensions of credit, such as mortgages and auto loans.
"Automation and efficiency are at the heart of what we do at Truework, and building the future with a consumer-first mindset goes into every decision we make," said Truework CEO Ryan Sandler. "With access to over 35 million (and counting) US employee records, Truework enables lenders to convert more borrowers and make faster credit decisions with verified income. Series C funding will help us further empower both sides of the verification equation and help build a more efficient, secure, and stable credit system."
From local credit unions to large banks, Truework connects consumers to more than 17,000 lenders across the country, often enabling income verification within seconds, increasing applicant conversion by up to 14%, and reducing verification cost per loan by 60%.
Truework will service more than 12 million income and employment requests in 2022, from more than 20,000 small businesses and 100 enterprises. Its mortgage customers include 20 of the top 25 lenders, like Fairway Independent Mortgage, Caliber, Guaranteed Rate, Citizens Bank, and LoanDepot. Its recent expansion into consumer lending has won customers like Carvana, Octane, and Figure.
"Truework's vision, leadership, and technology are skillfully-calibrated to the current landscape," said G Squared Partner Spencer McLeod. "Rising rates and market uncertainty are catalyzing lenders to optimize their approval process. People applying for loans expect decisions to be made quickly, they seek options that offer control over personal data and insight into how it's used. Truework has delivered that solution to some of the nation's largest banks and most future-forward investors. We are excited about Truework's future vision to empower consumers and are proud to support their expansion."
About Truework
Truework is redesigning the credit system with consumers at the core. On a mission to empower individuals to own and control their personal data, Truework provides an API-enabled platform for income and employment verification that is more efficient, accurate and secure. Using Truework as a Consumer Reporting Agency operating in compliance with FCRA, banks, lenders and background check providers can verify any U.S. employee. Through partnerships with payroll providers such as Gusto, Zenefits, and BambooHR, Truework has the second-largest instant verification network with over 35 million employees. To learn more, visit www.truework.com.
About G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com.
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SEATTLE, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
This notice is for all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired BLACKBERRY LIMITED common stock on the NASDAQ (trading symbol "BBRY") between MARCH 28, 2013, and SEPTEMBER 20, 2013, inclusive:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, that a hearing will be held on September 29, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Colleen McMahon in Courtroom 24A of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, for the purpose of determining: (1) whether the proposed Settlement for the sum of $165,000,000 in cash should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) whether, after the hearing, this Action should be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated as of June 7, 2022; (3) whether the proposed Plan of Allocation is fair, reasonable, and adequate and should be approved; and (4) whether the application of Lead Counsel for the payment of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses incurred in this Action, and an application of Lead Plaintiffs for a compensatory award, should be approved.
If you purchased BlackBerry Limited ("BlackBerry" or the "Company") common stock on the NASDAQ (trading symbol "BBRY") between March 28, 2013, and September 20, 2013, inclusive, your rights may be affected by the Settlement of this Action. Please visit the website at www.BlackBerryUSSecuritiesLitigation.com to obtain copies of the Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice") and the Proof of Claim and Release. You may also obtain copies of these documents by writing to BlackBerry U.S. Securities Litigation, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91399, Seattle, WA 98111, by calling the Claims Administrator at 1-888-691-2864. The Notice contains details about this Action and Settlement, including what you must do to file a Proof of Claim, exclude yourself from the Settlement, or object to the Settlement. If you are a Class Member, in order to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must submit a Proof of Claim and Release electronically by, or mail it postmarked no later than, September 7, 2022, establishing that you are entitled to recovery.
If you desire to be excluded from the Class, you must submit a Request for Exclusion postmarked by September 7, 2022, in the manner and form explained in the detailed Notice referred to above. All Members of the Class who have not timely and validly requested exclusion from the Class will be bound by any judgment entered in the Action pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Stipulation of Settlement. Please note that if you exclude yourself from the Class and decide to pursue your own action individually, you may not be able to pursue certain claims due to the expiration of certain applicable statutes of repose. Your objection(s) must be mailed on or before September 7, 2022, to: Lead Counsel Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, and Counsel for Defendant BlackBerry Limited, at the following addresses:
LEAD COUNSEL
Lewis S. Kahn
KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
Lead Counsel for Class Representatives and Lead Plaintiffs and Co-Class Counsel
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT BLACKBERRY LIMITED
James J. Beha II
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP
250 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
Counsel for Defendant BlackBerry Limited
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THIS NOTICE. If you have any questions about the Settlement, you may contact Co-Class Counsel at the address listed above.
THE HONORABLE COLLEEN MCMAHON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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$5,000,000 Partnership Between Curzio Research and TCG World
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curzio Research, Inc. a financial publishing company specializing in independent investment research and analysis, announced a strategic partnership with TCG Coin 2.0, creators of the largest open world 4k metaverse, called TCG World.
Curzio Research will acquire 19 commercial real estate properties in TCG's metaverse (12 City 128m x 128m and 7 City 256m x 256m) for $5,000,000. It will mark the largest virtual real estate purchases to date. In exchange, TCG Coin 2.0 will receive cash and Curzio Research security tokens representing an ownership stake in the company.
Curzio Research will initiate a capital raise of up to $4,000,000, which will be used to fund a portion of this TCG real estate acquisition and for general corporate purposes. This may include, but not be limited to, capital expenditures, acquisitions, infrastructure and personnel, development of products and services, and legal and accounting expenses.
"The metaverse is what the internet was supposed to be," says Curzio Research founder, Frank Curzio. "A decentralized, permissionless place where individuals have the freedom to create and own their digital content."
"When researching the options, TCG World had all the elements – gamification, entertainment, social, and commerce – to create a true open metaverse. And its low fee structure incentivizes innovation for users and developers. We're happy to be part of this pro-growth model in an industry that has incredible upside potential."
Curzio Research plans on building its headquarters in the Asia region of TCG World, near WallStreetBets. This is where Curzio VIP members can meet with other investors, attend live events, educational seminars and conferences, listen to exclusive Wall Street Unplugged podcasts, and build an investment community.
The Curzio Research headquarters is expected to be completed before the TCG World official launch, or before September 2022.
For additional information, visit www.curzioresearch.com.
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New MROC Study Identifies The Brands That Are Winning With Consumers
NEW YORK , May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The clean beauty market is set to reach $22 billion in 2024. In a recent study, Vesta, the leader in online brand community software, identified three critical perception challenges for clean beauty, as well as the brands getting it right and the strategies to stand out.
The study found that 1 in 3 beauty consumers have started using clean beauty brands in the last 12 months. Using an innovative Market Research Online Community (MROC), consumers identified top brands including Briogeo, Beautycounter, and Dr. Dennis Gross. They also highlighted the challenges these brands face, including convincing the clean beauty skeptic of effectiveness and building trust to break through a competitive landscape.
"Our MROC found there is a general expectation that clean beauty products may be less effective or not last as long. Proof that natural products work as well as traditional brands will win people over," says Christoph Knudsen, VP of Insights at Vesta.
Access the infographic: https://go.vesta-go.com/hubfs/Clean%20Beauty%20Infographic.pdf
Recommendations from this study include:
Foster education with "Small Asks"
Consumers describe their discovery of clean beauty as an "awakening" that starts by asking about what they're putting on their bodies. Half (50%) strongly agree they look for fewer chemicals and more natural ingredients.
Emphasize Value and "Use Less but Get More"
Clean Beauty is about simplicity. Highlight the sustainable processes, as well as quality ingredients, that justify the higher price.
Create Community Connections and Purpose
Clean beauty connects consumers. Users are passionate about animal rights, sustainability, and/or helping people take care of their bodies.
"Authentic peer recommendations extolling the virtues of your new clean beauty line are the best way to address any skepticism from consumers," says Knudsen.
More about MROCs: https://www.vesta-go.com/consumer-insights/online-brand-communities-as-mroc/
Methodology:
Research was conducted via an online survey of the Smiley360 online community, completed by 1,230 U.S. respondents between October 5 - November 29, 2021, and an MROC conducted October 18 - December 6, 2021, with 60 participants.
About Vesta:
Vesta is a leader in Community Powered Marketing. Our all-in-one online community software helps brands nurture consumer relationships and mobilize advocates to drive customer acquisition and emotional loyalty.
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The Supreme Court on Friday sided with Black voters who challenged Georgia’s system of electing members to the state’s Public Service Commission, which regulates public utilities in the state.
The move was a rare example of the conservative court siding with voters over state officials in disputes regarding election rules, especially when the court is asked to act on an emergency basis.
The Supreme Court restored a district court ruling requiring that this year’s election for two of the commission seats be postponed so that the legislature could create a new system for electing commissioners.
The unsigned order from the Supreme Court left the door open for the state’s Republican officials to try again to get Georgia’s rules for electing the commission revived for November’s election. However, later Friday, Georgia indicated in a court filing that it would not ask again for the appeals court to halt the trial judge’s order before November’s election while the appeal on the merits played out.
Nico Martinez, a partner at Bartlit Beck LLP who represented the challengers, said the Supreme Court’s order was an “important step toward ensuring that this November’s PSC elections are not held using a method that unlawfully dilutes the votes of millions of Black citizens in Georgia.”
“We look forward to presenting the merits of our case on appeal and are confident the district court’s well-reasoned decision will ultimately be upheld,” Martinez said in a statement.
The commission is Georgia’s regulator for investor-owned utilities like power plants and telecommunications. Among its duties is setting residential, commercial and industrial utility rates.
Each of the five commission seats is assigned a specific district where the commissioner must reside, but the commissioners themselves are elected in state-wide elections on a staggered six-year calendar.
The district court judge ruled the at-large system for electing members to the commission diluted Black political power in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act.
But the judge’s ruling was then put on hold by the US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, prompting the voters to seek the Supreme Court’s intervention this week.
Arguments in the appeal have focused, in part, on the so-called Purcell principle, which discourages federal court actions that would disrupt election planning close to an election.
The Supreme Court said that the 11th Circuit should not have used the principle to justify halting the trial judge’s order. The voters challenging the election rules had pointed out that Georgia officials said the principle would not come into play if they appealed any ruling against the current election system for the commission.
The Supreme Court order comes after a string of cases in which the justices broke down along ideological lines on whether lower court rulings in favor of voting rights advocates should be put on hold because of upcoming elections.
In redistricting cases out of Alabama and Louisiana, the conservative majority reversed lower court rulings that would have required maps found to be illegal to be redrawn before the November elections. (The high court did decline to disturb certain rulings in which a state supreme court, rather than federal courts, had ordered the maps redrawn).
Similarly, during the 2020 election, the Supreme Court put on hold several lower court rulings that would have made it easier to vote during the pandemic.
Many of those orders have been handed down without explanation from the majority, but on a few occasions, conservative justices have written to emphasize that their moves were motivated by adherence to the Purcell principle.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jake Espenmiller has joined the Conterra Ag Capital team as chief lending officer, signifying significant growth for the West Des Moines-based ag lender.
Espenmiller will lead the company in business development, working alongside Conterra's executive team and relationship managers and shaping the company's strategic direction as it continues to grow.
"Jake brings unparalleled expertise in ag lending and farmland equity investing. His proven track record in both makes Jake the perfect fit to lead our business development efforts across the US," said Paul Erickson, Conterra President and CEO. "Jake's insights will be key when working with Conterra senior management team to develop strategies supporting the changing agricultural landscape."
The Iowa native has more than 24 years of experience in ag finance, most recently serving as the Midwest president of Oak River Farms. His experiences have taken him to several of the nation's core ag regions and industries, offering additional perspective to Conterra's ag lending team.
"As a private lender with deep ag roots and experience, Conterra is uniquely positioned to be a key capital partner for today's farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses," says Espenmiller. "I think of Conterra as a 'Goldilocks' firm — just the right size to be a significant player, while remaining nimble and flexible."
The Simpson College and Drake University graduate says Conterra's culture, work ethic and passion for agriculture aligned with his own. Currently residing in Overland Park, Kansas, Espenmiller and his wife are partners in a family row-crop operation in Northwest Iowa.
"I plan to build upon the success of Conterra's founders by providing great service to customers, great returns for our investors and a great culture for our employees."
Conterra Ag Capital focuses exclusively on agriculture, providing loan servicing, alternative lending and asset management to institutional investors, banks and other agricultural lenders throughout the United States.
Conterra Ag has loan tools to help meet the challenges of today's agricultural environment:
- Long-term fixed rate loan
- Flexibility through revolving line of credit loans
- Restructuring debts to improve cash flows
Conterra Ag's staff of seasoned ag lending professionals will quickly respond to your inquiry. To learn more, contact Conterra Ag by phone at 855-381-3451 or by email at info@conterraag.com.
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BELTON — Services for Wayne Tubbs, 76, of Belton will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Darrell Martin officiating.
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BELTON — Services for Wayne Tubbs, 76, of Belton will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Darrell Martin officiating.
Burial will be held in private in North Belton Cemetery.
Mr. Tubbs died Wednesday, Aug. 17, at a Temple nursing home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1946, in Taylor to Daniel Archie Sr. and Mary Lois Mott Tubbs. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 13 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Belton. He married Melissa Ann Motloch on June 1, 1990, in Belton.
Survivors include his wife of Belton; three sons, Canyon Wayne Tubbs, Coleman Alan Tubbs and Jerry Wayne Lucky; and two daughters, Brittany Ann Tubbs and Taylor Nicole Tubbs.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHAT) resulting from allegations that Phathom may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Phathom securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7943 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 2, 2022, before market hours, Phathom issued a press release entitled "Phathom Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates" which announced that "we detected trace levels of a nitrosamine in vonoprazan drug product in our post-approval testing as we prepared for commercial launch." Further, the press release announced that "[t]he Company is working with the FDA and plans to obtain approval of and implement an additional test method, specification, including a proposed acceptable intake limit, and additional controls to address this impurity prior to releasing our first vonoprazan-based products to the market." Finally, Phathom announced that "[t]hese additional activities will result in a delay of the planned VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK and VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK product launches."
On this news, Phathom's stock price fell $2.61 per share, or 28%, to close at $6.46 per share on August 2, 2022.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) announced it has appointed two accomplished business leaders, Anna Fabrega and James Kenigsberg, to its Board of Directors. In addition, APEI has named seasoned HR leader Tanya Axenson as its new Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO).
"We are excited to welcome these innovative leaders to APEI as we continue to progress on our enterprise transformation and the growth of our adult learning platform," said Ric Andersen, chairman of APEI's Board of Directors. "The new directors and CHRO significantly expand our breadth of expertise and capabilities as we continue to focus on our core mission of educating service-minded students."
Ms. Fabrega, CEO of Freshly, Inc. a fresh prepared meal delivery service owned by Nestle Corp, is a growth-oriented leader with over 22 years of business, operations, and organizational leadership experience at several companies including Amazon and Microsoft. Ms. Fabrega's B2C and B2B expertise spans brand/marketing, distribution and supply chain, ecommerce, retail, technology, and consumer packaged goods.
Prior to Freshly, Ms. Fabrega held roles with increasing responsibilities over nine years at Amazon, including as the business leader of the Amazon Go team responsible for developing and operating stores using Just Walk Out technology. She led the entire Amazon Go store organization (including merchandising, marketing, field operations, supply chain, product management, research, construction and design) and the Amazon Kitchen (fresh prepared private label) organization. Over six years at Amazon Go, Ms. Fabrega scaled the business to 28 stores across 4 cities, and launched Amazon Go Grocery, the first full Just Walk Out grocery store.
Mr. Kenigsberg is an entrepreneur with a 20-year track record in building, managing, advising and consulting with global education companies, across product, publishing and technology solutions. He served as a founding Chief Technology Officer of 2U Inc., a leading education technology company. During nearly 14 years there, Mr. Kenigsberg was integral in helping to grow 2U into a global, publicly traded organization, which helped hundreds of thousands of people access quality education.
Previously, as Vice President of Application Development at The Princeton Review, Mr. Kenigsberg led technology and product development teams, creating and managing the company's award-winning products to help students across the U.S. achieve their ambitions. Previously, he was also part of technology and product development teams at Thomson Financial and Ogilvy & Mathers. He also served as an advisor to Udemy, Cloud Aware, Luvo Learning and others. He currently advises several education and technology companies, including Andela, LearningMate and Pearl.
Ms. Axenson has over 20 years of human resources and labor and employment law experience, most recently serving as senior vice president of HR and chief diversity officer for Baltimore-based Erickson Senior Living, which develops, operates and manages continuing care retirement communities. There, Ms. Axenson oversaw HR teams and people initiatives across its network of communities. She also led diversity, inclusion and belonging strategies in support of Erickson's roughly 15,000 employees and 30,000 residents.
Previously, Ms. Axenson was vice president and CHRO at Aerotek, a leading talent solutions provider. For almost nine years, she led the company's HR team, and supported over 8,500 employees and 100,000 contract employees with international staffing and engineering solutions. Ms. Axenson has also held various other HR and legal roles at Baltimore-based Exelon/Constellation Energy, an energy provider, and served as an associate attorney at Gibson Dunn, of Washington, D.C.
"I'm excited to work closely with Tanya Axenson, along with our new board members, as we look to continue to elevate our strategic ambitions, build a strong people-focused culture and more robust HR capabilities across all the APEI education units," said APEI CEO Angela Selden. "Anna Fabrega and James Kenigsberg bring superior marketing, product and technology expertise to our enterprise. Tanya's range of experience around culture, values and strategic workforce planning will be extremely valuable as we continue advancing on our mission preparing our learners for leadership and service in today's fast-changing world."
Ms. Axenson has a Juris Doctorate from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from Cornell University.
American Public Education, Inc . (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA, educates the service-minded student by providing career-focused higher education and career learning.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 90,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education. Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 15,900 students across its 23 campuses and student service centers in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Education and Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at its six campuses in Ohio and one in Indiana. It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** with approximately 2,400 students. Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by Military Times, 2020.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing.
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MOSES LAKE, Wash., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Silicon LLC, a leading global producer of silicon metal, announced plans to work with REC Silicon to help establish a low-carbon and fully traceable U.S.-based solar supply chain. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing them to negotiate a raw material supply agreement.
Recent investment by the Hanwha Group into REC Silicon, in conjunction with Hanwha's subsidiary Qcells, moves REC to expand its relationship with Mississippi Silicon to support the development of an end-to-end U.S. solar supply chain from silicon metal and polysilicon to fully assembled solar modules. The plan follows the August 18 passage of the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act (SEMA) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, expanding U.S. production of polysilicon and metallurgical grade silicon.
Mississippi Silicon is the first new silicon metal facility in North America in forty years. Located in the northeast corner of Mississippi State, the plant is strategically placed to take advantage of a growing domestic customer base, stable low-cost electricity, and a regional supply chain. This facility has the highest quality process and environmental controls available, which allows it to operate one of the most efficient and cleanest silicon meal plants in the world.
As a leading producer of high-purity electronics and solar grade polysilicon with assets in Moses Lake, Washington and Butte, Montana, REC is positioned to help lead the U.S. clean energy transition. The recent Hanwha investment will enable a re-start of the currently idle Moses Lake plant in 2023 and make available high volumes of cost competitive, high quality, and low-carbon solar grade polysilicon. REC shut down the Moses Lake plant in 2019 due to unfavorable global market conditions.
Eddie Boardwine, CEO of Mississippi Silicon, noted "Mississippi Silicon was founded nearly ten years ago to be a domestic source of high-quality silicon metal to the U.S. solar, electronics and chemical industries. We are pleased by the growing recognition of the importance of a strong end-to-end US supply chain for these materials. Passage of the SEMA Act is critical to bringing that supply chain to reality. We look forward to working with REC Silicon to strengthen our existing relationship and build out that vital supply chain."
"A robust solar energy industry in the U.S. is crucial to our national security and clean energy goals," said James A. May II, CEO of REC Silicon. "Now that SEMA has passed as part of a broad clean energy incentive package, the solar manufacturing industry is in a position to make long-term investments that create millions of new career opportunities in cities and towns across the country and accelerate the transition to clean energy."
For more information on REC and Mississippi Silicon, please visit www.recsilicon.com and www.missilicon.com/.
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REC Silicon
Douglas J. Moore, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 509-989-0749
Email: douglas.moore@recsilicon.com
Mississippi Silicon
Elizabeth Heaton
Phone: 202-445-9858
Email: elizabeth@EAHstrategiesLLC.com
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New features include access to year-over-year trends, greater regional and demographic specificity, category-specific insights, and several hundred new segments
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Village, a global advertising, technology, and data company, is today announcing the introduction of new features to its Audience Intelligence platform, which offers rich first-party insights, data, and integrations that enable advertisers and agencies to develop audience targets, plan media for these segments across channels, and reach them in real-time. Because of the way it is built, Audience Intelligence offers brands and agencies a level of precision that other platforms can't. While most planning platforms are built on segments that are first identified in primary research and subsequently mapped to the digital ecosystem, Audience Intelligence segments are curated directly from the digital ecosystem. Bridging the gap improves precision and marketing ROI.
In a time where every ad dollar spent is carefully calculated, Big Village is launching new features to its Audience Intelligence platform that enables segments to be targeted in real-time on a number of different platforms, including its own proprietary publisher network, EMX by Big Village, as well as external platforms such as paid social, other publisher networks and DMPs.
"Successfully reaching high potential targets in the right place at the right time is the key to maximizing marketing ROI. But advertising campaigns often do not reach who they are supposed to," said Andy Davidson, SVP Data & Strategy for Big Village. "We have built Audience Intelligence to be a fully integrated and holistic planning and activation platform where advertisers can easily leverage carefully curated segments that fit each individual need of campaigns. Knowing the demand on the industry to target audiences effectively and provide personalized and relevant ads, we are continuing to update and expand on our offerings."
Additional new features being implemented to Big Village's Audience Intelligence platform include:
- Year-over-year trends
- Greater regional and demographic specificity
- Several hundred new segments, including educational segments designed to help colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning drive enrollment, political segments designed for the 2022 election season, and retail and consumer product segments designed to help reach buyers of specific goods and frequenters of specific retailers
- Rotating insight on political sentiments, consumer confidence and category specific trends on brands, needs and behaviors
Big Village first introduced Audience Intelligence in 2021. The platform leverages consumer media behaviors across linear TV, CTV (Connected TV), print, radio, digital, social, and podcasts, including content preferences, day parts, digital habits, demographics, and psychographics. Additional integrations with rich first-party data sources enable users to view data through the lens of over 5,000 target segments and provides comprehensive insight into the demographic makeup of customers and prospects, including what they are watching, reading, listening to, and what they value and find interest in.
For more information on Big Village's products and solutions, please visit https://big-village.com/insights/
Big Village is a global advertising, technology, and data company. Driven by our diverse group of experts, we provide a new way of working by bringing programmatic solutions, media, insights, and creative all under one roof. Big Village is headquartered in New York and has 12 offices across North America, Europe, and Australia. Find out more at big-village.com.
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Big Village:
Laura Czaja, Director, Corporate Communications
Laura.Czaja@big-village.com
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based Orion Real Estate Partners ("Orion") announced today that it has acquired the Ranches, a build-for-rent townhome community in North Ogden, Utah. Orion purchased the 79-unit apartment community in August 2022 and plans to invest approximately $900k in interior and exterior improvements. The Ranches offers large 1,245 average SF units and sits on a 5.8-acre site with ample amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, a community dog park and playground. Built in 2018, there is minimal deferred maintenance and all units will receive upgraded stainless steel appliances, modernized hardware and fixtures, vinyl flooring, and washer and dryer sets to bring rents in line with other premium scope units in the immediate submarket. At roughly half the cost of owning a home, the renovated units come at an affordable price tag and drive significant cost savings for tenants.
This marks Orion's second acquisition in Utah and 22nd deal overall since 2016, and the firm is focused on expanding its portfolio in Utah and other high growth western states. Ogden, Utah was ranked in the top 15 large cities in the country for two years in a row by the Milken Institute, a testament to the growth and resilience of the city. Orion secured a fixed rate loan for up to 10 years from CBRE Multifamily Capital through Fannie Mae, protecting the investment against rising interest rates.
About Orion Real Estate Partners: Orion Real Estate Partners is a private real estate investment firm that targets value-add multifamily assets in western US markets with strong demographics and job growth. Utilizing proven institutional processes to source and manage investments, we identify assets with capital and operational repositioning opportunities to provide attractive returns for our investors.
Orion, together with its affiliates, has acquired 2,704 units since 2016 and currently owns 2,367 units in Colorado, Texas, Utah and California. For more information, please visit: http://orionrep.com/
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Marc Venegas
310-503-1365
marc@orionrep.com
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HOUSTON and LONDON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Net Income: $1.6 billion, $1.7 billion excluding LCM and impairment(a)
- Diluted earnings per share: $4.98 per share, $5.19 per share excluding LCM and impairment
- EBITDA: $2.4 billion, $2.5 billion excluding LCM and impairment
- Record Intermediates & Derivatives segment quarterly EBITDA
- Cash from operating activities: $1.6 billion
- 24 percent return on invested capital over the trailing twelve months
- Returned $2.1 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases during the quarter
- Peter Vanacker started as LyondellBasell's new CEO on May 23rd
Comparisons with the prior quarter and second quarter 2021 are available in the following table:
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) today announced net income for the second quarter 2022 of $1.6 billion, or $4.98 per share. The company recognized a $69 million non-cash impairment charge during the quarter related to the exit from our Australian polypropylene business that impacted earnings by $0.21 per share. Second quarter 2022 EBITDA was $2.4 billion, or $2.5 billion excluding LCM and impairment. Second quarter 2022 EBITDA was further impacted by a $94 million non-cash pension settlement charge.
"With a diverse portfolio, strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation, LyondellBasell is already well-regarded as one of the best operated companies in our sector. After my first two months as LyondellBasell CEO, I am convinced that our team has the passion and dedication required to grow these capabilities. Our aim is to build upon our strong position, our scale and our reach to establish LyondellBasell as a leader in serving the world's growing needs for circular and sustainable materials while reducing our carbon footprint. I look forward to sharing more of our plans about how LyondellBasell will advance our strategy and unlock additional value over the coming months," said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell Chief Executive Officer.
"Looking specifically at the second quarter, LyondellBasell's global portfolio of businesses delivered strong earnings and cash generation driven by record results from our Intermediates & Derivatives segment and exceptional refining margins. In addition, LyondellBasell is making tangible progress toward our goals to help address the global challenges of climate change and plastic waste," said Vanacker.
LyondellBasell's broad portfolio supported an 18 percent sequential growth in EBITDA during the second quarter. The Intermediates & Derivatives segment delivered record profitability. The Houston refinery ran at a rate of nearly 95 percent to support increased demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Olefins and polyolefins markets reflected distinct regional dynamics. While North American demand for products used in consumer packaging end markets remained strong, the company's volumes in Europe decreased due to downtime at the cracker in France and moderating regional demand near the end of the quarter. In China, markets remained weak due to zero-COVID measures and logistical challenges. Advanced Polymer Solutions results continued to be hindered by automotive production constraints.
LyondellBasell generated $1.6 billion in cash from operating activities during the quarter. The company remains committed to a disciplined approach to capital allocation. In the second quarter, $532 million was reinvested back into the businesses and $2.1 billion was returned to shareholders through the combination of a special dividend, an increased quarterly dividend and modest share repurchases. Strong shareholder returns continue to be a capital allocation priority at LyondellBasell.
During the quarter, LyondellBasell signed several renewable power purchase agreements that will help reduce the carbon footprint of operations. Since the launch of the Circulen portfolio in 2019, the company has sold over 140,000 tons of polymer manufactured from recycled and renewable feedstocks; an amount that represents the annual polyethylene and polypropylene demand from the population of Houston. LyondellBasell is scaling up the Circulen product lines to address the growing demand from our customers and society for renewable and circular materials.
OUTLOOK
"The power of our business portfolio is providing resilience during the third quarter with continued strength in demand from packaging markets and favorable margins for our oxyfuels and refined products. As consumers' needs move from durables toward service industries and mobility, LyondellBasell's diverse businesses are well positioned to serve evolving trends in global demand," said Vanacker.
Moderating demand and elevated costs for feedstocks and energy are likely to compress margins across most of the company's businesses in the third quarter. Potential benefits from China's reopening could provide tailwinds for our businesses toward the end of 2022. The company is carefully monitoring impacts from inflation, supply chain challenges and slowing economic conditions while positioning businesses appropriately.
LyondellBasell is beginning commissioning activities for its largest growth investment in the third quarter. The world-scale U.S. Gulf Coast propylene oxide and oxyfuels facility will deliver needed capacity to meet the rising demand for polyurethanes and high-octane, clean-burning oxyfuels. Polyurethanes are key materials used for insulation, windmill blades and light-weight vehicles.
"We expect our new propylene oxide capacity will provide a meaningful addition to our earnings starting in 2023 and help contribute toward a more sustainable world," said Vanacker.
CONFERENCE CALL
LyondellBasell will host a conference call July 29 at 11 a.m. EDT. Participants on the call will include Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanacker, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael McMurray, Executive Vice President Ken Lane, Executive Vice President Torkel Rhenman, Executive Vice President Jim Guilfoyle and Head of Investor Relations David Kinney. For event access, the toll-free dial-in number is 1-877-407-8029, international dial-in number is 201-689-8029 or click the CallMe link. The slides and webcast that accompany the call will be available at www.LyondellBasell.com/earnings. A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. EDT July 29 until August 29. The replay toll-free dial-in numbers are 1-877-660-6853 and 201-612-7415. The access ID for each is 13729909.
ABOUT LYONDELLBASELL
As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.LyondellBasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. When used in this release, the words "estimate," "believe," "continue," "could," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "should," "will," "expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the business cyclicality of the chemical, polymers and refining industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; uncertainties and impacts related to the extent and duration of the pandemic; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures' products, and the related effects of industry production capacities and operating rates; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of any proposed transactions; our ability to identify, evaluate and complete any strategic alternative related to the refinery; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings, consequences or proceedings; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our respective goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; the successful shut down and closure of the Houston Refinery, including within the expected timeframe; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.
This release contains time sensitive information that is accurate only as of the date hereof. Information contained in this release is unaudited and is subject to change. We undertake no obligation to update the information presented herein except as required by law.
INFORMATION RELATED TO FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of adjustment for "lower of cost or market" ("LCM") and impairment provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the company's ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
We calculate EBITDA as income from continuing operations plus interest expense (net), provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to profit or operating profit for any period as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of our liquidity. We also present EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of adjustments for LCM and Impairment. Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory valuation methodology, which means that the most recently incurred costs are charged to cost of sales and inventories are valued at the earliest acquisition costs. Fluctuation in the prices of crude oil, natural gas and correlated products from period to period may result in the recognition of charges to adjust the value of inventory to the lower of cost or market in periods of falling prices and the reversal of those charges in subsequent interim periods, within the same fiscal year as the charge, as market prices recover. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical costs. If it is determined that an asset or asset group's undiscounted future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recognized to write the asset down to its estimated fair value.
These measures as presented herein, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way the measures are calculated. This release contains time sensitive information that is accurate only as of the time hereof. Information contained in this release is unaudited and subject to change.
LyondellBasell undertakes no obligation to update the information presented herein except to the extent required by law.
Additional operating and financial information may be found on our website at www.LyondellBasell.com/investorrelations. These measures as presented herein, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way the measures are calculated.
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- Achieved Health Canada Special Access Program approval to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression in Ontario
- Completed more than 6,000 treatments to date; expanded clinic footprint increasing capacity and greater access to network of mental health specialists
- Reported positive preliminary results from the first Health Canada Approved, Phase II, randomized clinical trial of multi-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy for Treatment-Resistant-Depression
TORONTO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia Scientific", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 4960), a medical research company with clinics providing innovative ketamine and psilocybin treatments for depression and related disorders, today announced the filing of its audited financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the year ended March 31, 2022. Complete financial statements along with related management discussion and analysis can be found in the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR), the electronic filing system for the disclosure documents of issuers across Canada, at www.SEDAR.com.
"We have established Braxia as a trusted and advanced clinic group and research platform enabling us to deliver on our vision to provide significantly greater access to innovative ketamine treatments for depression. We have also expanded our clinic footprint and launched several research initiatives to provide access to novel treatments such as psilocybin," said Dr. Roger McIntyre, CEO, Braxia Scientific.
"Our team's research capabilities enabled us to be the first in Canada to receive approval and dose patients in a multi-dose psilocybin trial. Braxia was also the first in Ontario to receive Health Canada Special Access approval for patients to receive psilocybin for depression. Our therapists are trained, ready to meet the increasing demand for psychedelic- and psilocybin-assisted therapies in our growing patient population. We will continue to expand Braxia's clinical footprint and technology infrastructure as we look to significantly scale our program offerings across North America."
Braxia Health, the Company's group of clinics, continued to focus on providing access to innovative treatments for depression while delivering world-class patient-centric experience built around global best practices. Braxia Health opened its fifth, and newest, clinic in a growing suburb near the Greater Toronto Area in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. The new clinic accepted its first patients in July 2022. As the new clinic volumes increase, Braxia Health also expects to further expand its scale and capacity in Toronto and Ottawa, providing greater access to Braxia's network of physicians, specialists and researchers delivering innovative, rapid acting treatments like intravenous (IV) and oral ketamine, and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression (TRD) and other mental health disorders.
To date, the Company has steadily grown its ketamine program referral network across 5 cities and administered more than 6,000 intravenous ketamine infusions. The high quality and timely access to innovative treatment is the differentiating factor allowing Braxia to expand its footprint rapidly and diversify its offering into experimental therapeutic clinical research programs with pharmaceutical partners.
Braxia's clinical and research capabilities, combined with a leading research team, have enabled the Company to establish and carryout research studies focused on advancing novel treatments for depression and other mental health disorders.
In addition to Ketamine, Braxia has focused on researching, and providing access to, psilocybin for depression. Braxia Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, commenced the first Health Canada approved multi-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy clinical trial in July 2021, and dosed its first participant in November 2021.
In connection with this clinical trial, the Company reported positive preliminary results from its ongoing multi-dose psilocybin trial that effectively demonstrated the feasibility of Braxia's proprietary psilocybin-assisted therapy protocol with high rates of recruitment and retention with adequate tolerability and safety. Clinically, the Company reported meaningful improvements in depression severity observed (as measured by the Montgomery-Åsberg depression rating scale) with complete analysis of antidepressant efficacy and secondary outcomes pending. This trial will be completed by December 2022 at which point the full analysis will be completed and submitted for publication.
Braxia Health recently received approval from Health Canada to the Special Access Program ("SAP") to provide psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for a patient with Major Depressive Disorder in Ontario. The SAP was amended January 5th, 2022 to include access to psychedelic compounds on a case-by-case basis outside of clinical trials. Braxia Health has since received SAP approvals for additional patients.
The Company also successfully recruited and trained medical and research staff as part of Braxia Institute to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy with high quality safety monitoring. This program included twenty (20) therapists licensed to practice in Ontario with specialized training in psilocybin-assisted therapy. All therapists were trained by the Braxia Institute and served as study therapists for the active psilocybin clinical trial.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 was $8.6 million compared with December 31, 2021 at $7.64 million reflecting the impact of a private placement the Company closed on January 31, 2022.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company recorded revenue of $369,654 compared with revenue of $246,673 in the fourth quarter of 2021. On a year-over-year basis, fourth quarter revenues increased 49.9%.
The increase in revenue primarily reflects an increase in the number of treatments from the administering of ketamine at the Braxia Health clinics in Ontario.
Net loss was $12.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $88.8 million for the year ended March 31, 2021. The net loss includes a non-cash, share-based compensation of $2,422,562 (2021 - $2,874,857) and goodwill impairment of $5,275,374 (2021- $nil) related to the acquisition of the CRTCE. In the comparative period, the Company had completed a reverse-take over, the acquisition of CRTCE and completed a brokered private placement which led to an overall increase in expenditures as the business evolved. The Company's management team has focused on cost cutting and reducing certain operating expenditures to focus on the Company's core business.
The Company has strengthened its senior leadership team with two new, strategic hires that bolster Braxia's ability to drive growth and innovation. Both roles will be integral to executing the expansion of the Company's clinical footprint, the rollout and expansion of novel ketamine and psilocybin therapy offerings, new special access programs, current and upcoming clinical trials, and the commercialization of future products in development.
Jason Wolkove, joins Braxia as Chief Information Officer, and Daniel Herrera, joins as Vice President, Research & Development and Growth. Jason is a seasoned technology executive bringing more than 20 years of experience growing complex technical product, sales and service teams and building SaaS software systems. Jason also brings deep expertise in both revenue cycle, data management and mining, and a proven ability to manage product development. He has led teams from concept to delivery through the application, design, and delivery phases in addition to leading technology focused M&A during his tenure with two large financial institutions - Scotiabank and CIBC.
Daniel Herrera joins as Vice President, Research & Development and Growth bringing extensive experience in the life sciences industry including more than 15 years of senior-level experience in the pharmaceutical industry serving in various commercial and strategic roles at Eli Lilly. Daniel has also led various teams and divisions at high-growth start-ups and private multi-national companies in the pharmaceutical and cannabis industries. In these roles he has acquired regulatory and commercial knowledge and expertise in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and mental health.
Daniel will drive Braxia's R&D portfolio strategy and business development to further strengthen the Company's pipeline by leveraging internal and external opportunities.
Braxia Scientific is a medical research company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based disorders, such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatment for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc., Braxia currently operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
"Dr. Roger S. McIntyre"
Dr. Roger S. McIntyre
Chairman & CEO
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based treatments for depression and the potential for ketamine to treat other emerging psychiatric disorders, such as Bipolar Depression. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, recently released the User Family Security Report. According to the survey of the users of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace, the report shows that users' insurance purchase behaviors are highly associated with families.
Users aged below 30 prefer to purchase insurance for parents
Mr. Hui Teng, the chief actuary of Waterdrop, commented, "Most of the users aged below 30 were born in the 1990s and are only children. Many families have one child and four parents to support. They urgently need to plan pension and insurance services for themselves and their parents as early as possible."
Users aged 31-40 prefer to purchase insurance for children
According to the Report, among users of all ages, those aged 31-40 saw the highest proportion, or 17%, when it comes to insurance purchases for children. Most of these users are the backbone of their families. Some of them just become parents, and some have had multiple children, paying more attention to children's insurance.
But this doesn't mean they ignore the insurance for themselves. The survey also shows, that 47% of the users aged 30-40 choose to purchase insurance for themselves first, 23% for parents, 17% for children, and 13% for spouses.
Users aged above 40 prefer to purchase insurance for "themselves or spouses" first. On a specific term, 61% of them choose to purchase insurance for themselves, 16% for spouses,14% for parents, and 9% for children.
According to the Report, the biggest number of users who purchase their first commercial insurance for themselves or family members are those aged 25-34, who represent over 31% of the total.
In the mind of users, the top 3 essential insurance coverage for families is "Medical insurance, Critical illness insurance, and Casualty insurance". Medical insurance and critical illness insurance are the most basic insurance policies. Casualty insurance is also among the most popular entry-level insurance types.
The report also shows that more than 81% of users have three or more family insurance policies.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco BBVA Argentina S.A (NYSE; BYMA; MAE: BBAR; LATIBEX: XBBAR) ("BBVA Argentina" or "BBVA" or "the Bank") announced today its consolidated results for the first quarter (1Q22), ended on March 31, 2022.
As of January 1, 2020, the Bank started to inform its inflation adjusted results pursuant to IAS 29 reporting. To facilitate comparison, figures of comparable quarters of 2021 and 2022 have been updated according to IAS 29 reporting to reflect the accumulated effect of inflation adjustment for each period up to March 31, 2022.
1Q22 Highlights
- BBVA Argentina's inflation adjusted net income in 1Q22 was $4.0 billion, 27.1% lower than the $5.5 billion reported on the fourth quarter of 2021 (4Q21), and 12.3% lower than the $4.6 billion reported on the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21).
- In 1Q22, BBVA Argentina posted an inflation adjusted average return on assets (ROAA) of 1.4% and an inflation adjusted average return on equity (ROAE) of 9.0%.
- In terms of activity, total consolidated financing to the private sector in 1Q22 totaled $413.2 billion, decreasing 8.4% in real terms compared to 4Q21, and 10.3% compared to 1Q21. In the quarter, the decrease was mainly driven by a fall in credit cards and discounted instruments by 9.3%, and 17.8% respectively. BBVA's consolidated market share of private sector loans reached 7.89% as of 1Q22.
- Total consolidated deposits in 1Q22 totaled $797.3 billion, decreasing 3.0% in real terms during the quarter, and increasing 1.2% in the year. Quarterly decrease was mainly explained by sight deposits, which fell 9.6%. The Bank's consolidated market share of private deposits reached 7.12% as of 1Q22.
- As of 1Q22, the non-performing loan ratio (NPL) reached 1.29%, with a 219.75% coverage ratio.
- The accumulated efficiency ratio in 1Q22 was 72.2%, above 4Q21's 69.1%, and slightly below 1Q21's 72.5%.
- As of 1Q22, BBVA Argentina reached a regulatory capital ratio of 23.5%, entailing a $110.1 billion or 188.2% excess over minimum regulatory requirement. Tier I ratio was 23.3%.
- Total liquid assets represented 79.6% of the Bank's total deposits as of 1Q22.
1Q22 Conference Call
Friday, May 20 - 12:00 p.m. Buenos Aires time (11:00 a.m. EST)
To participate, please dial-in:
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About BBVA Argentina
BBVA Argentina (NYSE; BYMA; MAE: BBAR; LATIBEX: XBBAR) is a subsidiary of the BBVA Group, the main shareholder since 1996. In Argentina, it is one of the leading private financial institutions since 1886. Nationwide, BBVA Argentina offers retail and corporate banking to a broad customer base, including: individuals, SME's, and large-sized companies.
BBVA Argentina's purpose is to bring the age of opportunities to everyone, based on our customers' real needs, providing the best solutions, and helping them make the best financial decisions through an easy and convenient experience. The institution relies on solid values: "The customer comes first, We think big and We are one team". At the same time, its responsible banking model aspires to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable society.
Investor Relations Contact
Ernesto Gallardo
Chief Financial Officer
Inés Lanusse
Investor Relations Officer
Belén Fourcade
Investor Relations
investorelations-arg@bbva.com
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TREVOSE, Pa., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI) has announced the honorees of the 2022 Counselor Awards, including Jim Shannon, CEO of S&S Activewear, the industry's third largest promotional products supplier with over $1.5 billion in 2021 North American promo revenue, as Person of the Year, and John Lynch, founder of leading European decorator Lynka, as International Person of the Year.
ASI serves a network of 25,000 suppliers, distributors, and decorators in the $23.2 billion promotional products industry. Counselor Award recipients were honored at an awards ceremony during ASI's 23rd annual Chicago trade show.
"ASI's Counselor Awards honor the promotional products industry's fortitude, self-reliance and success, exemplified now more than ever by this year's honorees," said ASI CEO Timothy M. Andrews.
In the past 18 months, Shannon orchestrated major acquisitions of former Top 40 supplier TSC Apparel and TSF Sportswear and arranged the sale of S&S to a private equity firm. S&S is also a leader on several major fronts, including sustainability.
In 2021, Lynch sold majority ownership of his Polish-based company, launched a new print-on-demand business, and published a novel. The humanitarian also launched Corporate Aid for Ukraine (CAU), while transporting Ukrainian refugees to shelters and homes of Polish citizens.
ASI's Counselor magazine also revealed its annual Top 40 distributor and Top 40 supplier rankings – the largest companies in the industry based on 2021 promo revenue.
With $822 million in North American promotional products sales, HALO Branded Solutions remained the No. 1 distributor for the second year in a row. SanMar once again topped the supplier list with an estimated $2.88 billion in sales.
Also honored:
Technology Executive of the Year: Mike Knapick, SanMar CIO
Distributor Entrepreneur of the Year: Lisa Smith, Republic Promos founder
Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year: Amin Siddiqui, imprintID founder
Distributor Family Business of the Year: Barker Specialty
Supplier Family Business of the Year: Shelbyville Pencil Company/Shepenco
Woman of Distinction: Debbie Abergel, Nadel chief strategy officer
Lifetime Achievement Award: Fred Oesen, co-founder of Team Task Force and former ASI Canada VP
Bess Cohn Humanitarian Award: Ben Grossman, co-president of Grossman Marketing Group and SwagCycle founder
Counselor Awards are nominated by industry peers and chosen by an in-house committee. Recipients are featured in Counselor magazine's annual State of the Industry (SOI) issue.
The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI®; asicentral.com) serves a network of 25,000 suppliers, distributors, and decorators in the $23.2 billion promotional products industry.
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DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "At PCI, our stated company vision for the last 25 years has been to earn a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, so this is a very big deal for us!" says Drew Clancy, CEO of PCI notthebigcompany.
This honor is first and foremost a tribute to our Associates' ingenuity and hard work. Happy, engaged Associates contribute at a much higher level. They are more innovative. They take better care of Clients. And, not only do they thrive in their professional lives, they also show up as better spouses, parents, and friends.
Happy Associates = Happy Clients = Happy Organization. At PCI, that is the formula for success.
"There are three things that make PCI's culture unique," Drew states. "First, we are a values-driven company. For us, this means we seek to hire people who share our values and make decisions that are consistent with our values. Second, we are crazy about learning and development. Our goal every day is to 'get better at getting better.' Third, we are big believers in servant leadership."
PCI is a servant leadership organization and empowering people to do their best work is what servant leadership is all about. This is what the leaders at PCI are challenged to do every day. Leadership is not about having all the answers. Instead, the leader's job is to serve, support, and remove obstacles so frontline Associates can do their very best. "Just as we have been inspired by great companies, we aspire to inspire other organizations to follow this path." Drew says.
PCI has also been ranked #3 in Best Workplaces in Texas™ 2022 (Small and Medium) by Fortune and #1 for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices by Top Workplaces in 2021 (under 500 employees). "DEI is not a 'program,' but rather an integral part of how we do our work," explains Drew. "Like everything else we do, our DEI initiatives are grounded in our values and creating a high-trust environment."
PCI partners with academic institutions and service organizations to engage their alumni and members. Our Inside Sales Associates update contact records and collect stories, which are used to create directories and Oral History Projects. We also sell alumni gear, collect donations and memberships for our partners.
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‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Friday pounded the last Ukrainian strongholds in a separatist-controlled eastern province of Ukraine, including a city where authorities said 1,500 people have been killed and 60% of residential buildings destroyed since the start of the war.
Ukraine’s foreign minister warned that without a new injection of foreign weapons, Ukrainian forces would not be able to stop Russia from seizing Sievierodonetsk and nearby Lysychansk, locations that are crucial to Russia’s goal of capturing all of Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region.
The cities are the last areas under Ukrainian control in Luhansk, one of two provinces that make up the region. Russian forces have made slow but persistent advances as they bombarded and sought to encircle both Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk.
“The Russians are pounding residential neighborhoods relentlessly,” regional governor Serhiy Haidai wrote in a Telegram post Friday. “The residents of Sievierodonetsk have forgotten when was the last time there was silence in the city for at least half an hour.”
Russian shelling killed four people in the city over the past 24 hours, he said.
Mayor Oleksandr Stryuk said late Thursday that at least 1,500 people have been killed in Sievierodonetsk since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. About 12,000 to 13,000 remain in the city – down from a pre-war population of about 100,000 - and 60% of residential buildings have been destroyed, he said.
Stryuk said a Russian reconnaissance and sabotage group entered a city hotel, and that the main road between neighboring Lysychansk and the city of Bakhmut to the southwest remains open, but travel is dangerous. He said only 12 people were able to be evacuated Thursday.
In Donetsk, the Donbas region’s other province, Russia-backed rebels claimed Friday to have taken control of Lyman, a large railway hub north of two more key cities that remained under Ukrainian control. There was no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian officials.
With Ukraine’s hopes of stopping the Russian advance fading, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba pleaded with Western nations to provide his country with more weapons so its defenders were equipped to “push (the Russian forces) back.”
“We need heavy weapons. The only position where Russia is better than us, it’s the amount of heavy weapons they have. Without artillery, without multiple launch rocket systems we won’t be able to push them back,” Kuleba said in a video posted on Twitter Thursday night.
He said the situation in the east was “even worse than people say. ... If you really care for Ukraine, weapons, weapons and weapons again.”
In his nightly address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had some harsh words for the European Union, which has not agreed on a sixth round of sanctions that includes an embargo on Russian oil.
“Of course, I am grateful to our friends who are promoting new sanctions,” the Ukrainian leader said. “But where did those who block the sixth package get so much power? Why are they still allowed to have so much power, including in intra-European procedures?”
Zelenskyy said Russia’s offensive in the Donbas could leave its communities in ashes and uninhabitable. He accused Moscow of pursuing “an obvious policy of genocide” through mass deportations and killings of civilians.
On Thursday, Russian shelling of Kharkiv, a northeastern city that has been under assault while Ukrainian forces keep the invading troops out, killed nine people, including a father and his 5-month-old baby, the president said.
Associated Press reporters saw the bodies of at least two dead men and four wounded at a central subway station, where the victims were taken as shelling continued outside.
Zelenskyy also spoke bluntly about what’s at stake in the battle for eastern Ukraine.
“Pressure on Russia is literally a matter of saving lives,” he said. “And every day of delay, weakness, various disputes or proposals to ‘appease’ the aggressor at the expense of the victim is new killed Ukrainians. And new threats to everyone on our continent.”
Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions already imposed over the war, seeking to shift the blame for a growing global food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products while under attack.
Britain immediately accused Russia of “trying to hold the world to ransom,” insisting there would be no sanctions relief, and a top U.S. diplomat blasted the “sheer barbarity, sadistic cruelty and lawlessness” of the invasion.
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Becatoros reported from Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Associated Press writers Andres Rosa in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and Lolita C. Baldor in Washington contributed.
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Lynelle Morgenthaler joins Smarter Balanced
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smarter Balanced is excited to announce the hiring of Lynelle Morgenthaler as its new Executive Program Officer. Morgenthaler brings over 20 years of executive experience in education technology, with deep roots in education, learning and assessment, technology, and people development.
Smarter Balanced is a member-led public agency that supports educators as they help students on a path to progress. Smarter Balanced's dynamic system of tools—developed in collaboration with our members and educators—is a standards-aligned balanced assessment system and provides teachers with lessons, activities, and methods of gauging progress.
"This is an exciting time for Smarter Balanced, as we continue to innovate and help teachers help students to learn more," says Tony Alpert, Executive Director of Smarter Balanced. "Lynelle brings a strong background that spans teaching, assessment and learning, product management, research, and strategy. Having that expertise is vital for Smarter Balanced to be agile and adapt as the field of education continues to change."
Morgenthaler comes to Smarter Balanced most recently from Edmentum, where she served as Vice President of Learning and Assessment Design. Her impressive background also includes leadership positions in Compass Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and QBS Learning. Over the course of her 20-year career as an executive in educational technology, Morgenthaler has remained consistently focused on serving educators and improving student outcomes. She has a Masters' degree in education with a focus on English learners from the University of Pennsylvania and began her career as a classroom teacher.
As Executive Program Officer, Morgenthaler will provide oversight and strategic direction for Smarter Balanced around psychometrics, product and test design, item development, teaching and learning, data analysis, and accessibility in Smarter Balanced's tools.
"We are at an important moment of time in education in which multiple forces are coming together to impact the landscape of education and assessment. A significant ingredient in our growth will be a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility—which are central to our success as an organization, an educational ecosystem, and a nation," says Morgenthaler. "I'm excited to join an organization that is so well respected in the field and makes such an important contribution to supporting educators in guiding and measuring student learning."
Morgenthaller joined Smarter Balanced on June 2, 2022.
CONTACT: Liv Jacobson, jacobson@collaborativecommunications.com
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio law banning most abortions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge temporarily blocked Ohio’s ban on virtually all abortions Wednesday, again pausing a law that took effect after federal abortion protections were overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
The decision means abortions through 20 weeks’ gestation can continue for now, in keeping with state law in place before the ban.
Hamilton County Judge Christian Jenkins’ decision to grant a 14-day restraining order against the law came as part of a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Ohio on behalf of abortion providers in the state. The clinics argue the law violates protections in the state Constitution guaranteeing individual liberty and equal protection. The suit also says the law is unconstitutionally vague.
The law was signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in April 2019, and prohibits most abortions after the first detectable “fetal heartbeat.” Cardiac activity can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before many people know they’re pregnant. The law had been blocked through a legal challenge, then went into effect after the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision was overturned.
DeWine’s opponent in the November election, Democrat and abortion rights proponent Nan Whaley, called Wednesday’s ruling “a victory, albeit a temporary one, for Ohio women.” She said, “Ohio women won’t be safe until we have a pro-choice governor who doesn’t seek to impose extreme views like government mandates against private health care decisions.”
Abortion providers and their defenders have said the law has already created a host of hardships, including forcing a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim to travel to Indiana for an abortion.
The judge’s decision is a blow for abortion opponents, who have been celebrating implementation of the long-delayed restrictions since Roe was overturned.
Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati had anticipated the judge was leaning toward a pause after a hearing held last week, when he asked questions about the 10-year-old’s case and suggested, “We should just be very honest about what we’re talking about here.”
“Let’s just be very honest,” the anti-abortion group wrote in a statement, “it is always, always best when LIFE is chosen. Always.”
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Summer break is over for many in Central Texas, as thousands of students returned to school Wednesday morning for the first time in months.
Belton ISD, Bruceville-Eddy ISD, Cameron ISD, Jarrell ISD, Rogers ISD, Rockdale ISD, Rosebud-Lott ISD, Salado ISD and Troy ISD all joined the growing list of school districts open for the 2022-23 school year.
In Belton ISD, which includes West Temple and Morgan’s Point Resort, Superintendent Matt Smith said the scene in his district was a pleasant one.
“It was exciting for me to see the staff and students on all 19 Belton ISD campuses today,” he told the Telegram. “Phenomenal work was done in preparation for our students to make them feel at home in their schools while laying the groundwork for exceptional learning to happen. Smiling faces were seen, laughter was heard, and learning was evident. … It’s going to be an amazing year.”
Julee Manley — who has served as the principal at Sparta Elementary in Belton for several years — felt that same joy.
“We have had a fantastic first day of school,” she said. “There’s been a lot of talking, high fiving, and hugging between students, because they’re so excited to see each other, to see who’s in their class with them, and to see who has recess, P.E., or music at the same time as them.”
Manley, whose school has approximately 640 students, emphasized how her campus plans to place an increased emphasis on individual growth this school year.
“We are really going to focus on growth for each and every one of our students,” she said. “We’ve all committed to being learners ourselves and to watching and monitoring our students to ensure they’re growing also.”
Jill Ross, the principal at Lake Belton High School in Temple, has a similar objective.
“We are looking forward to providing small group instruction because our goal is to improve every student in every area,” she said. “That’s our big goal. We’ve worked hard at being concise in giving teachers the information that we felt like they needed and at providing professional learning opportunities that were targeted at what we needed to work on for this year.”
Ross added how her campus, which completed construction in 2020, will finally have its first graduating class in May 2023.
“This is our first year to have seniors so we are anxious to have a great graduating class with a really high graduation percentage,” Ross, whose campus has approximately 2,200 students, said. “We also are just excited to provide our families and our kids with really fun learning opportunities. It seems like everybody is ready for that because I have seen lots of smiles from our families, kids and teachers.”
Academy ISD and Temple ISD will join their Central Texas counterparts in opening their doors to students. Academy ISD returns on Thursday and TISD will return on Tuesday. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_e249cc34-1e84-11ed-abb7-03a54a5b3baa.html | 2022-08-18T01:15:11Z |
-Special Meeting Will Be Held on June 30, 2022 and Allow Shareholders to Elect a New Board of Directors
-Committee Urges Shareholders to Protect Their Investment Against a Takeover by Executive Chairman Lichtenstein, His Steel Partners Group and His Self-Interested Agenda
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD)) and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its Independent Directors) announced today that they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive proxy statement for the special meeting of the Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders to be held on June 30, 2022. The special meeting will allow shareholders to elect a new slate of independent and highly-qualified directors and protect their investment against a takeover by conflicted and mis-aligned Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein.
Set forth below is a letter addressed to Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders that was issued today:
Fellow Shareholders:
Aerojet Rocketdyne's shareholders are facing an important decision at the Special Meeting on June 30th.
During her tenure, Eileen Drake (Aerojet Rocketdyne's CEO) has led the Company to strong shareholder returns. The Company improved its competitive position, explored value-enhancing alternatives, gained key customer wins and is now positioned to deliver substantial future value to Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders.
Warren Lichtenstein, Executive Chairman of the Company, has endeavored to undermine the Company's management and forward momentum. He has been paid millions as Executive Chairman, while rarely visiting the Company's office. Mr.Lichtenstein has been sanctioned by the Company's board of directors (the "Board") for his actions, following an investigation by an independent national law firm. He launched a proxy fight with his hedge fund (Steel Partners) to replace the Company's directors – other than his friends and family – and wants to replace the CEO with a Steel Partners' consultant. Moreover, Mr. Lichtenstein has attempted to deprive Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders of the opportunity to elect a new Board, through litigation and other tactics to delay this shareholder meeting where he will be held accountable. Handing over control of Aerojet Rocketdyne to Mr. Lichtenstein and his friends would have devastating effects on your Company.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered substantial shareholder value and has a bright future ahead. In 2021, the Company grew sales by 6% to $2.188 billion, adjusted EBITDAP by 10% to $298.5 million and adjusted EPS by 18% to $1.97. The Company also generated $162 million of free cash flow, which exceeded management's stated goal of 100% of net income.
During Ms. Drake's tenure as CEO, the Company's 111% five-year total shareholder return ("TSR") significantly outperformed the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index by ~53% and the S&P 500 by ~23%. In the last five fiscal years, the Company grew revenue by 4.4% annually, adjusted EBITDAP by 8.3% annually and adjusted EPS by 19.5% annually.
Aerojet Rocketdyne serves a diversified portfolio of programs and markets across high-priority areas of the defense and space sector. The Company's differentiated capabilities position it to deliver robust, consistent cash flow. Aerojet Rocketdyne will also continue to monetize its real estate holdings, providing additional cash generation.
The Company's large, multi-year awards – including Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent ("GBSD"), Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, Standard Missile, NASA Space Launch System propulsion and the Orion spacecraft Main Engine – have driven growth and created a $6.8 billion backlog that stands at more than three times the Company's annual sales, even before the Company received its largest ever RL 10 engine order from the United Launch Alliance in April. These programs provide long-term visibility on revenue growth and continued enhanced operating leverage.
Our nation's focus on hypersonics as a national security imperative makes use of Aerojet Rocketdyne's broad range of world-class capabilities. The Company continues to develop and produce advanced scramjets, solid rocket motor boosters, warheads and missile defense technologies, and, through the use of its additive manufacturing, has been able to dramatically reduce costs and development time for these new hypersonic capabilities.
In addition to hypersonics, Aerojet Rocketdyne continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the country's space exploration. The Company powers NASA's next generation heavy lift launch vehicle, the Space Launch System, the Orion deep space craft that will carry astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, and advanced in-space capabilities, including propulsion that has now supported nine out of nine successful NASA landings on Mars, including the NASA Perseverance Mission in 2021.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has also ramped up production of rocket motors for the Stinger and Javelin missile systems as the U.S. and its allies provide these critical weapons to Ukraine.
Aerojet Rocketdyne's leading capabilities in these important areas position the Company very well for sustained shareholder value creation.
Aerojet Rocketdyne continues to make operational enhancements to drive new and existing programs. This includes strategic investments in advanced manufacturing processes, facility modernization and a highly skilled workforce. These enhancements have driven over 230 basis points of adjusted EBITDAP margin expansion since 2016.
The Company continues to invest in its Los Angeles facility to support NASA's Space Launch System rocket and Artemis program, and in its Huntsville facilities for GBSD and hypersonics. The Company's decision to locate the headquarters of its Defense business and a newly-built, world-class manufacturing facility in Huntsville has driven operational improvement and increased customer engagement. In Camden, Arkansas, the Company has invested in world-class engineering and manufacturing development capabilities, including growing a highly-skilled workforce by over 70% over the past five years. Accomplishments enabled by the Company's ongoing, high-return investments include advances in hypersonic propulsion, counter-ballistic and counter-hypersonic technologies and additive manufacturing.
In contrast, Mr. Lichtenstein and the Steel Slate have repeatedly shown themselves to be unreliable, self-interested and capricious in their actions:
- Mr. Lichtenstein and his allies' criticism began only after the Board investigation into his conduct in the fall of 2021 – not once until February 2022 had any of Mr. Lichtenstein or his allies raised any motion in the Boardroom criticizing Company strategy.
- In January 2022 Mr. Lichtenstein, as Executive Chairman, tried to force the Board to approve a written contract between the Company and Steel Partners to guarantee his reelection as Executive Chairman at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, regardless of the outcome of the investigation.
- The report regarding the independent investigation into Mr. Lichtenstein, released in May 2022, unanimously concluded that he engaged in a pattern of misconduct by:
- Mr. Lichtenstein engaged in a systematic campaign to delay a meeting of shareholders to elect a new Board, including bringing litigation in courts across the country. Notwithstanding these games by Mr. Lichtenstein and his hedge fund, Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders have overwhelmingly supported this Special Meeting to enable your voices to be heard.
- Mr. Lichtenstein is using Steel Partners' billions to disparage Ms. Drake individually in litigation and the media to bully and pressure her to give up, so Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders have only one choice of slate to vote on.
- Mr. Lichtenstein has inundated employees with massive data requests and intimidating correspondence – reflecting a lack of understanding of the business, a waste of Company resources and a clear threat to the Company's ability to hold together its employee base and maintain its client relationships. Both the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel recently left the Company rather than deal with the circus-like atmosphere that Mr. Lichtenstein has created.
- Mr. Lichtenstein is completely out of touch with our Company. On May 23, 2022, he launched a new website to advance his campaign to take control of the Board. Demonstrating his lack of knowledge of the Company for which he has served on the board for over 14 years, the picture on his website is of a Russian rocket rather than an Aerojet Rocketdyne product!
- From the date Mr. Lichtenstein joined the Company's Board in 2008 until Ms. Drake was appointed CEO, the Company's TSR underperformed the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index by more than 30%. Since Ms. Drake became CEO, the Company's TSR has outperformed the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index.
- Mr. Lichtenstein paid himself millions of dollars to serve as Executive Chairman of the Company.
- Mr. Lichtenstein insists on overseeing Aerojet Rocketdyne's pension fund, along with his friend David Clay, which has performed poorly under his stewardship – he turned an overfunded position of $60+ million in 2008 to an underfunded position of ~($275 million) today. Curiously, he resists the suggestion that an audit of the pension plan would be beneficial to the Company and its shareholders.
Our Independent Slate consists of Ms. Drake, fellow incumbent directors General Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Thomas A. Corcoran and General Lance W. Lord, USAF (Ret.), and the following four new nominees:
- Gail Baker: Served as the President, Aftermarket Services for Collins Aerospace from 2019 until her retirement in 2020. In this role, she led the $11 billion worldwide commercial and military aftermarket business and customer service organizations, and her responsibilities included customer-tailored solutions, long-term aftermarket programs, spares planning and delivery, asset management, technical and strategic planning and management of 14 global maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. From 2017 to 2019, Ms. Baker served as the President, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Space at Collins Aerospace.
- Marion C. Blakey: Served as President and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America Inc. (RRNA) until 2018. Prior to joining Rolls-Royce, Blakey was President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) for eight years where she provided the leading voice for the aerospace and defense industry representing more than 270 member companies. From 2002 to 2007, Blakey was Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where she operated the world's largest air traffic control system and managed 44,000 employees and a $14 billion budget.
- Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (Ret.): Was the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from July 2009 until January 2017. Bolden's 34 year career with the Marine Corps included 14 years as a member of NASA's Astronaut Office. After joining the office in 1980, he traveled into orbit four times aboard the space shuttle between 1986 and 1994, commanding two of the missions and piloting two others.
- Deborah Lee James: Served as the 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force, a position she held from December 2013 to January 2017. Prior to her role as Secretary of the Air Force, Ms. James held various executive positions during a 12-year tenure at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), most recently serving as Sector President, Technical and Engineering of the Government Solutions Group.
The Steel Partners slate is made up of Steel Partners and Lichtenstein cronies:
- Mr. Lichtenstein originally joined the Board, alongside his nominees James Henderson and Martin Turchin, following a proxy fight by Lichtenstein against the Company in 2008, and all three have now been on the board for 14+ years.
- Steel Partners nominee Aimee Nelson lacks any relevant A&D sector experience and happens to be a signatory on behalf of Fifth Third Bank among a syndicate of bank lenders for a $600 million revolving credit facility to subsidiaries of Steel Partners Holdings.
- Mark Tucker, Lichtenstein's director nominee and proposed CEO replacement, is a Steel Partners paid consultant.
If elected, our Independent Slate will undertake the following actions to benefit all shareholders:
- Commence a comprehensive review of strategic, financial and capital allocation alternatives and opportunities.
- Take a fresh look at the strategic landscape as we continue to seek to maximize shareholder value.
- Eliminate the Executive Chair position and create an Independent Chair that acts on behalf of all shareholders (and saves the Company millions of dollars each year in bloated Executive Chair salary).
- Commit to holding quarterly earnings calls (something Mr. Lichtenstein forbids) and providing financial guidance to investors.
- Further enhance the gender and racial diversity of the Board through the election of four diverse new board members, including one African-American and three female directors.
- Replace the leadership of the Benefits Management Committee to increase accountability for the performance of Aerojet Rocketdyne's pension fund.
We look forward to continuing our engagement with our shareholders in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support.
Eileen P. Drake
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Chilton, Thomas Corcoran, Lance Lord
Aerojet Rocketdyne's Independent Directors
Important Information
This communication is being sent in our individual capacity, and not by or on behalf of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (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. The Incumbent Directors are disseminating copies of the definitive proxy statement, together with a WHITE proxy card, to Aerojet Rocketdyne stockholders on or about June 1, 2022.
STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto and other documents that the Incumbent Directors file with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Incumbent Directors, together with Gail Baker, Marion Blakey, Charles Bolden and Deborah Lee James, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders. Information about the participants is set forth in the definitive proxy statement.
Contact:
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Edward T. McCarthy / Tom Germinario
AJRD@dfking.com
Committee's Website:
https://maximizeajrdvalue.com/
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VIENNA, Va., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutions By Design II, LLC (SBD), a leader in cybersecurity, management consulting, technology services, and application engineering and maintenance support announced that it has been awarded the interim Task Order contract to provide Security Operations (SecOps) Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Security Division (ISD). SBD's SecOps support will assist ISD to meet its mission, goals, and objectives that will improve USCIS's ability to identify, protect, respond, and recover from increased cybersecurity threats. Specific task areas include support operations, incident response operations, intelligence operations, and advance threat operations.
SBD support will focus on the assessment, enhancement and expansion of USCIS's cyber security program, consistent with best practices outlined in the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, to improve the agency's cyber defenses and cyber intelligence capabilities to defend against these increased threats.
ABOUT SBD: SBD brings over 30 years of experience working with government customers driving innovation to improve their cybersecurity posture. We are a well-versed with providing 24/7 support to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and adversarial activity across the government. SBD brings extensive experience and expertise in Cybersecurity and IT modernization, leveraging cloud-based and open-source technologies to reduce operating costs and increase mission performance. SBD has been providing Security Operations using Agile methodologies at USCIS since 2013, helping USCIS achieve the CISO's vision of Security Operation Center (SOC) 2.0.
SBD was awarded the Cybersecurity Insiders "2021 Cybersecurity Service Provider of the Year", the "2021 Defense Cybersecurity Operations Service Provider of the Year", the "2021 Cybersecurity Continuous Improvement and Optimization Service Provider of the Year", and the "2021 Cybersecurity Program Management Provider of the Year". These awards recognize SBD's demonstrated excellence, innovation, and leadership in cybersecurity.
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Temple may better live up to its title as the Wildflower Capital of Texas in the coming years thanks to an ordinance change approved Thursday.
The first reading of a change to the city’s code of ordinances was unanimously approved by the City Council Thursday. The change would allow areas of concentrated wildflower patches to be partially exempt from the city’s mowing requirements.
Current city ordinances allow residents to have patches of wildflowers grow up to 18 inches, twice the normal limit for grasses, between March 1 and May 31 each year.
The proposed ordinance would extend that period to July 15 each year, as a few local species of wildflower only release their seeds in the middle of July.
Mayor Tim Davis said he enjoys the city’s local wildflowers and hopes it will help beautify the city each year.
“Hopefully, this is something that encourages people and doesn’t motivate them to not mow their yard and (instead) buy a packet of wildflower seeds,” Davis said.
In 1989, in a push by then-state Rep. Dianne White Delisi, Temple was designated the Wildflower Capital of Texas by the state Legislature. (DeWitt County was added as a Texas wildflower capital by the Legislature in 1999.)
Officials said the change to the city’s ordinance came after requests from local residents as well as some members of the City Council.
In future years, residents who receive a code compliance notice from the city will be able to appeal it by pointing to concentrations of wildflowers.
Buford Craig, director of Transform Temple, said he is already planning to let some landowners, in areas of high wildflower concentrations, know about the change next year.
“On areas where it seems like there might be wildflowers, we are planning an insert … that will explain to (residents) about the wildflower exception,” Craig said.
City officials also suggested that inserts could also be included in water bills each year about mowing requirements.
“I think what could be really helpful is, right before growing season starts, we do an overall insert about high grass, weeds and what is required along with what exceptions there are,” City Manager Brynn Myers said. “We can definitely do that.”
While many members of the Council were in support of the ordinance, at least one resident expressed concern.
Resident Alan Lytle said he has seen the care the city puts into maintaining certain fields of wildflowers and hopes residents will do the same.
“The city’s wildflower plots don’t have a lot of weeds in them, they go in and make them look very pretty,” Lytle said. “I would hope that the people who have these wildflower concentrations would do the same thing and make a bed of wildflowers.”
Unlike Temple, Belton doesn’t have a specific part of their ordinance that singles out wildflowers, city spokesman Paul Romer said. He said residents are able to grow their wildflowers within the existing health and sanitation section of their code of ordinances, which limits grass or weeds to 12 inches.
The Council is expected to vote on its second reading of the ordinance change at its 5 p.m. meeting on Oct. 6 at City Hall, 2 N. Main St. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_87d9fb9a-3557-11ed-9f46-c78b0ce2ee31.html | 2022-09-16T01:18:24Z |
NORFOLK, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tones of Melanin is an HBCU clothing company that speaks to the HBCU culture's pulse through philanthropic endeavors, one-of-a-kind designs, and long-lasting quality. Tones of Melanin is currently available in over 18 HBCU Follett Bookstores across the country. Tones of Melanin is the only HBCU brand that is created by a HBCU graduate that is sold at Fanatics, Belk Stores, and Dick's Sporting Goods, making it the only Black and Women Owned HBCU Company in any of these stores. Tones of Melanin's mission is to provide job possibilities for HBCU students and alumni, as the Tones of Melanin team has either attended or graduated from an HBCU. To date, Tones of Melanin has given over $50,000 to HBCU educational endeavors.
Ashley Jones' goal when creating Tones of Melanin was to push for diversity representation in the fashion industry, particularly when it comes to HBCU clothing and branding. All of the designs are trendy and innovative, with a long-lasting product quality. Tones of Melanin's goal is to keep infiltrating a collegiate fashion market that concentrates on your much larger institutions, such as Duke, Harvard, Yale, and others. Ashley Jones' goal is to bring representation to markets that don't generally keep an eye on HBCUs.
Ashley's recurring objective is for Tones of Melanin to be the home of all HBCU fashion, collegiate relationships through university athletics, and individual college pursuits, thanks to her continuing partnerships with not only her retail relationships but also HBCUs like Virginia State University's band, which she currently provides attire for and other HBCUs.
About Ashley Jones:
Ashley Jones, is a graduate of Norfolk State University, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Ashley Jones is the creative director and CEO of Tones of Melanin. Ashley Jones personally develops all of Tones of Melanin designs, printing, production, and distribution.
About Tones of Melanin:
Tones of Melanin's mission is to design apparel that represents Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Tones of Melanin is a modern-day revenue-generating marketing tool for all HBCUs, as well as a supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Tones of Melanin's aim is to provide career opportunities for HBCU students and graduates while also supporting philanthropy. For more information please visit tonesofmelanin.com.
For press inquiries: Courtney Haywood, courtney@courtneyhaywoodagency.com, (917) 488-1343
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented Pittsburgh, a digital storytelling platform developed by Joe Zeff Design to help people more fully experience Pittsburgh through augmented reality, launches today.
Augmented reality blends virtual objects with the real world when viewed through a mobile phone. The technology was popularized by Pokémon Go, an augmented reality app that was downloaded more than 500 million times after its launch in 2016. Since then, augmented reality has evolved so that users no longer need to download an app, and can access experiences using QR codes, text messages and hyperlinks.
Pittsburghers awoke this morning to their first Augmented Pittsburgh experience, promoted on the front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After readers scan a QR code, sportswriter Gerry Dulac appears on screen as if in the same room, small enough to stand on their breakfast table. His report on the Pittsburgh Steelers, delivered exclusively through augmented reality, is part of a new weekly series titled The Acrisure Fan Advantage that will run throughout the football season.
To experience it yourself, visit post-gazette.com/acrisurefanadvantage
More activations are planned this fall. Augmented Pittsburgh will deploy QR codes throughout the city in partnership with POGOH, the citywide bikeshare program. Augmented reality experiences at 38 stations will help residents, visitors and college students better understand how to access the bicycles. A button at the bottom of the screen will help users download an app to purchase a membership or ride plan.
Later this year, a partnership with Comcast and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center will put Augmented Pittsburgh experiences inside Xfinity stores. QR codes on posters will unlock augmented reality experiences featuring Toni Murphy, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Keystone Region, and Janis Burley Wilson, President/CEO of the AWAACC, to familiarize Xfinity customers with the AWAACC and the many ways Comcast supports communities throughout the region.
Augmented Pittsburgh was conceived by Joe Zeff, president of Joe Zeff Design. The former Graphics Director of TIME magazine, Joe has been a pioneer in interactive storytelling, designing and developing some of the world's first iPad apps and emerging as a leader in augmented reality.
"Augmented reality is an incredible way to tell stories," said Zeff. "We can use QR codes or text messages to place a real person directly in front of you to tell you something you might not already know. We can showcase our amazing city by providing more ways for Pittsburghers to share their amazing stories."
Since relocating from the New York City area last fall, Joe Zeff Design has partnered with several Pittsburgh companies and organizations to deploy augmented reality experiences. Last week, 70,622 fans at the nationally televised Pitt-West Virginia football game — the largest crowd ever to attend a Pittsburgh sporting event — were presented the opportunity to experience augmented reality by sending a text message to a phone number displayed on the scoreboard.
To see what fans experienced, text the word JOE to +1 (412) 752-1752.
"Augmented reality is magical," Zeff said. "We can bring posters and murals to life. We can put artists, singers and dancers on every street corner. We can take you inside buildings without ever leaving the sidewalk. We can deliver experiences anywhere and everywhere, to show people in Pittsburgh and around the world what makes this city special."
For a demo, scan the QR code at augmentedpittsburgh.com, text the word PITTSBURGH to +1 (412) 752-1752, or go directly to qrco.de/augpgh on your mobile phone.
For more information regarding Augmented Pittsburgh, or to discuss ways to leverage augmented reality to help your company or organization sell, market or communicate more effectively, contact Joe Zeff at joe@joezeffdesign.com.
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Event to feature discussions on the planned development pathway for onvansertib in KRAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer and updates on other development programs
Event to take place at 4:30 PM ET on Monday, September 12, 2022
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers, today announced that it will host a webcast and conference call to provide a clinical and corporate update on Monday, September 12, 2022. The event will feature discussions on the planned development pathway for onvansertib in KRAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer and updates on other development programs. In addition, company management will provide data updates from ongoing clinical trials.
Details on the conference call and webcast can be found below.
A replay of the webcast will be available by visiting the "Events" section of the Cardiff Oncology website after its conclusion.
Cardiff Oncology management will also participate in two upcoming investor conferences in New York.
- The Baird Global Healthcare Conference on September 13th
- The H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 14th.
Conference details will be made available in the coming weeks.
Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers. Our lead asset is onvansertib, a PLK1 inhibitor we are evaluating in combination with standard-of-care (SOC) therapeutics in clinical programs targeting indications such as KRAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. These programs and our broader development strategy are designed to target tumor vulnerabilities in order to overcome treatment resistance and deliver superior clinical benefit compared to the SOC. For more information, please visit https://www.cardiffoncology.com.
Cardiff Oncology Contact:
James Levine
Chief Financial Officer
858-952-7670
jlevine@cardiffoncology.com
Investor Contact:
Joyce Allaire
LifeSci Advisors
212-915-2569
jallaire@lifesciadvisors.com
Media Contact:
Amy Jobe, Ph.D.
LifeSci Communications
315-879-8192
ajobe@lifescicomms.com
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9th Annual Youth for Justice Summer Academy Begins in San Rafael
Published: Jul. 22, 2022 at 11:55 AM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
YFJ SUMMER ACADEMY 2022 ACADEMIA DE VERANO JOVENES POR LA JUSTICIA
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice & Youth for Justice are pleased to announce the 9th annual Youth for Justice Summer Academy will begin Monday July 25th at the Canal Neighborhood headquarters of Alcohol Justice.
This two week summer camp provides unique opportunities for in-depth conversations with young people about life, leadership, and being agents of change guided by the Youth for Justice "Four Pillar Philosophy" of, Health and Healing, Nature Connection, Culture and History of Latino/Indigenous Peoples, and Community Organizing to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Harm.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Salesforce has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs. Salesforce was evaluated for its Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
"In today's digital-first world, customers expect personalized experiences from companies at every touch point," said Lidiane Jones, EVP & GM, Salesforce Digital Experiences. "Salesforce Marketing Cloud allows marketers to know their customers, humanize every moment, and optimize outcomes — building trusted relationships at scale."
According to Gartner, "The multichannel marketing hub (MMH) [is] a technology that orchestrates a company's communications with and offers to customer segments across multiple channels. These include websites, mobile, social, direct mail, call centers, paid media and email. MMH capabilities also may extend to integrating marketing offers/leads with sales for execution in both B2B and B2C environments."
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a leading digital marketing solution. With Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Customer 360, marketers can know more about their customers with powerful data management and analytics, personalize every customer engagement with Einstein and create real-time marketing campaigns across email, mobile, social, digital advertising and more.
Additional Information
- Gartner 2022 Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs is available here
- To learn more about Salesforce Marketing Cloud, please visit: https://www.salesforce.com/products/marketing-cloud/overview/
Connect with Salesforce
- Follow @salesforce and @marketingcloud on Twitter
- Like Marketing Cloud on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketingCloud/
- *Source: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs, Mike McGuire, Benjamin Bloom, Tia Smart, Michaela McCune, Ryan Brady, Rob Brosnan 18 July 2022.
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LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SprintRay is thrilled to announce SprintRay Crown™ by BEGO, a 3D printing resin poised to help improve the quality of restorative care in digital dentistry.
SprintRay Crown™ by BEGO is a material collaboration between the two companies, that allows dental professionals to 3D print crowns and other restorations in their offices for a fraction of the cost of other methods. At just $2 material cost per crown and a print time of fewer than 60 minutes, SprintRay Crown™ is poised to improve the accessibility of custom dental care.
"With this new material introduction, SprintRay continues to shape the future of the dental industry, widening the reach and scope of digital technology," remarked Sumeet Jain, Vice President of Materials at SprintRay. "By reducing the cost and lead times associated with restorative procedures, we're enhancing dentistry for patients and doctors."
SprintRay Crown™ by BEGO at a glance:
- FDA 510(k) cleared for definitive restorations
- Outstanding marginal integrity
- Easy to handle, easy to polish
- Formulated for radiographic visibility
"Dental 3D printing solutions, especially for durable restorations, are becoming increasingly important. In addition to the excellent material properties and good esthetics, are the low material costs, the speed in production and the customizability of the dental objects," said Thomas Kwiedor, Head of Business Development 3D Printing for BEGO. "The expansion of the partnership with SprintRay and the introduction of SprintRay Crown will further accelerate this trend."
SprintRay Crown™ by BEGO is a ceramic-filled hybrid material for 3D printing permanent single crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers. It delivers an excellent fit and reproducible results, allowing dental professionals to provide budget-friendly custom restorations confidently.
About SprintRay
SprintRay is a dental technology company, that builds end-to-end 3D printing ecosystems for dental professionals. SprintRay designs and manufactures user-friendly and cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, including dental 3D printers, 3D printing software, curing technology, washing systems, and innovative materials. Dental care providers can deliver best-in-class care by leveraging SprintRay's highly-specialized, affordable technologies. For more information, visit www.sprintray.com.
About BEGO
The BEGO Group is a global leading specialist in the field of prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Founded in 1890, the traditional German company provides dental technicians and dentists with innovative devices, instruments, materials, implants, services and methods for the production and processing of dental restorations. BEGO as an owner-managed company, now run in its fifth generation by Managing Partner Christoph Weiss, employs a global workforce of approx. 500 – and this number continues to grow. In 2015, BEGO was also the first company in the dental industry to market a 3D printing system ("Varseo"), developed inhouse both with and for dental laboratories, for the fabrication of a wide range of dental restorations made from high-performance resins. BEGO has been a pioneer in dental 3D printing with the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) for over 20 years. For more information, please visit: https://www.bego.com
Contact: media@sprintray.com
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a comforting accessory to provide users with hope, strength and religious inspiration," said an inventor, from Poteet, Texas, "so I invented the PRAYER PILLOW. My design could also increase physical comfort while praying at home or in church."
The invention provides a unique pillow to enhance spiritual and physical comfort. In doing so, it helps to reduce discomfort when sitting or kneeling at church. It also offers religious inspiration and it could provide added peace and comfort during difficult times. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for religious individuals. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AUP-942, 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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STAMFORD, Conn., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MKM Partners announced today that Leo Mariani has joined its award-winning Equity Research Department as Managing Director, Senior Energy Analyst. Leo joins MKM from KeyBanc Capital Markets, where he spent over three years covering the Oil and Gas Exploration & Production sector, as well as several Renewable Energy companies. Leo has covered the E&P sector for 24 years, 19 in equity research and 5 in investment banking, and has also worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets, Jefferies, and UBS.
Leo is a Chartered Financial Analyst and graduated with honors from Brown University with a double major in Business Economics and Organizational Behavior & Management. Leo was named the #2 stock picker globally according to TipRanks in 2021.
"I am grateful and excited for the chance to join the ongoing success of MKM's growing research team," said Leo. "This is a unique time in the markets, and I look forward to collaborating with all of MKM's business groups to assist our clients in identifying and pursuing opportunities in the sector."
"Leo is a perfect complement to both our Fundamental and Macro Research," said Sagar Sheth, CEO of MKM Partners. "He is well known for producing both industry-wide and company-specific research that's insightful and actionable, and will be another key alpha-generating resource for our clients." MKM is continuing to grow across all product lines as it celebrates the milestone of twenty years in business.
MKM Partners is an institutional equity research, sales and trading firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Austin. MKM combines high-impact fundamental analysis with macroeconomics, technical insights, derivatives strategies, event-driven commentary, alternative research, and first-rate execution. With over 1000 institutional clients and one of the largest trading floors in the U.S., the firm has trade execution abilities in both global equity markets and U.S. options markets. More information about MKM Partners can be accessed at www.mkmpartners.com.
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Vegan mom found guilty of 1st-degree murder in starvation death of 18-month-old son
Published: Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:22 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CNN) - A Florida mother has been found guilty of first-degree murder after her child died from starvation.
Sheila O’Leary and her husband Ryan Patrick O’Leary were indicted in December 2019 for abusing and neglecting their four children.
Their 18-month-old son died of malnutrition and dehydration, and the three other children were also found to be malnourished and underweight.
The couple reportedly told police they are vegans and only eat raw fruits and vegetables.
Now, the mother is facing a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Her sentencing is scheduled for July 25.
Ryan O’Leary is expected to go to trial later this year.
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Positions Elevation Labs for Continued Growth and Expansion; Company at Forefront of Fast-Growing Prestige Beauty Segment
SAN FRANCISCO and IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm focused on partnering with businesses in the consumer and services sectors, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest in Elevation Labs (the "Company"), a leading formulator and manufacturer of premium beauty products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
With a reputation for exceptional product quality and breakthrough innovation, Elevation Labs provides extensive formulation and filling capabilities to over 100 industry-leading beauty brands across more than 80 distinct product categories. The Company operates state-of-the-art facilities in both Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Denver, Colorado, with a deep bench of experienced chemists and lab technicians. With over 20 manufacturing certifications and end-to-end capabilities spanning product formulation, sourcing, regulatory support, logistics, manufacturing, and packaging, Elevation Labs is a go-to provider for complex and innovative products. The Company has further distinguished itself with its commitment to ESG through a variety of key initiatives, including powering its facilities entirely with renewable energy.
In partnership with Knox Lane, Elevation Labs will seek to grow its capacity, capabilities, and team in support of both existing and new brand partners, while continuing to build on the Company's reputation for best-in-class innovation, quality, and customer service. Additionally, Elevation plans to supplement its organic growth with strategic acquisitions that complement its existing geographic footprint and capabilities.
"Thanks to our talented team's unmatched dedication to creating the highest quality products for our clients, we have become an industry-leading formulator and developer for some of the most dynamic, high-growth beauty brands in the world," said Michael Hughes, President and CEO of Elevation Labs. "We are excited to partner with Knox Lane to execute on our strategy, given their multiple decades of investment and operational experience in the consumer products sector and track record of building exceptional beauty and personal care brands. We look forward to leveraging their team's industry expertise and operational insights to unlock value for our business, employees, and importantly, our valued customers – all while fulfilling our mission to create Phenomenal Customer Experiences Every Day."
"We are thrilled to support Michael and the Elevation Labs team as they continue to partner with innovative brands in the beauty industry," said John Bailey, Managing Partner at Knox Lane. "The combination of culture, customer service, and differentiated capabilities truly sets Elevation Labs apart, and we look forward to working together to build on their strong momentum and drive continued growth."
David Coghlan, Principal at Knox Lane, added, "Consumers are increasingly passionate about the ingredients going into their products, and Elevation Labs has distinguished itself as a partner of choice for some of the world's most prominent and sustainable clean label brands."
William Blair & Company, L.L.C. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Elevation Labs, and Alston & Bird LLP acted as legal counsel. Financo | Raymond James served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Knox Lane.
About Elevation Labs
Elevation Labs is a leading formulator and manufacturer of premium skincare, haircare and color products, focused on exceptional product quality, breakthrough innovation and an unwavering commitment to solving client challenges. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the company offers custom development and comprehensive contract manufacturing solutions in both traditional and high-performance clean beauty. Since 2018, over 150 products innovated by Elevation Labs in collaboration with partner brands have been recognized by Allure and other beauty awards around the country. For more information, please visit www.elevationlabs.com.
About Knox Lane
Based in San Francisco, Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm comprised of a team of accomplished investors and operators with a shared work history and a strong track record of partnering with leading companies to accelerate transformational growth. Knox Lane seeks to provide support across a number of business components, including human capital, brand management, end-to-end digital transformation, sourcing, supply chain and logistics, strategic acquisitions and business development. For more information, please visit www.knoxlane.com
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Over 85 percent of SoCalGas scholarship recipients are minority students majoring in STEM, accounting and finance
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that 25 students from Central and Southern California have been awarded funds from the 2022 SoCalGas Scholarship Program. For the first time, the utility has partnered with Scholarship America® to provide multiyear scholarships for students studying science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), accounting or finance. Scholarships are eligible for renewal for the next three years totaling over $300,000 in available funds. The students were evaluated on their academic achievements, community involvement and personal statements addressing the utility's sustainability actions in support of California's clean energy goals. With 87 percent of this year's recipients identified as minority students, SoCalGas' scholarship program continues to help create new opportunities for diverse and underserved scholarship recipients.
"Education is a key avenue to help people succeed, and these SoCalGas scholarships will help those with the highest needs," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino. "During my decade as a Councilmember and prior career with LAPD, I saw firsthand how education created a path towards a better future for low-income Angelenos."
"We greatly appreciate the ongoing SoCalGas Scholarship Program which paves the way and offers new opportunities for many residents in Kern County," said Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh. "The investment of SoCalGas in higher education and workforce development brings much-needed support in transforming the future of our community."
"I want to thank SoCalGas for always championing our people and helping open doors for many within our communities," said Diahna Garcia-Ruiz, board president at Central Union High School District. "Year after year, I am amazed at what SoCalGas does for our communities. This is a tremendous opportunity for our students who lack financial support – these scholarships will aid them and help drive their future."
"Our youth are the driving force of the future. The goal of our scholarship is to nurture this group and help build the important foundation that will help prepare them for professional opportunities and higher education," said Andy Carrasco, vice president of communications, local government, and community affairs at SoCalGas. "We understand that rising educational costs can be stressful, and we want to help alleviate those worries as much as possible to allow our students a brighter future."
Matthew Torre, a graduate from Patriot High School in Jurupa Valley who will be pursuing a degree in Management Science and Engineering with a minor degree in statistics at Stanford in the fall said, "I am truly honored to be selected for such a prestigious and generous scholarship. It has always been a dream of mine to attend a top University and to do so with the help of this scholarship, is a dream realized for me. I am proud to represent my community and SoCalGas as part of the Stanford Class of 2026."
Aisha Siddiqi, a graduate from Foothill High School who will be pursuing an environmental science degree at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York said, "It's an honor to receive the SoCalGas Scholarship this year. It has been a wonderful adventure so far in pursuing my dreams to help our environment. I cannot wait to expand my knowledge in the coming years at RIT thanks to this scholarship.
Wanda Barahona, a graduate from Augustus Hawkins Critical Design and Gaming High School who will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in computer science said, "I am so excited to attend college this fall. I've always participated in many extracurriculars throughout high school such as robotics which ultimately helped shaped my love for video games. Thank you to SoCalGas for granting me this scholarship that will allow me to continue pursuing my passions."
Aaron Dukes, a graduate from Bakersfield High who will be attending Bakersfield College with a major in Biology and Chemistry said, "I am grateful for the funds that this scholarship will provide as I continue to pursue my passion in the sciences. Prior to attending college this fall, I was part of the Kern Medical Research Assistant Program – I'm excited to see how my education will help me continue to give back to my community here."
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America's evaluation team.
Since the program's inception in 2001, the utility has awarded more than 2,200 scholarships totaling over $3 million in funding. Students who plan to attend a community college or trade school will receive a $1,000 scholarship and students who plan to attend a university, or 4-year college will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Awards are renewable for three years or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic performance for a total of up to $20,000 per recipient.
In 2021, the utility invested $2.3 million in educational programs with over $500,000 spent in funding towards scholarships for students throughout our service territory. SoCalGas' Scholarship Program is part of the company's ASPIRE 2045 sustainability goals to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the communities it serves, including a commitment to invest $50 million to drive positive change in diverse and underserved communities over the next five years.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million consumers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines will continue to play a key role in California's clean energy transition—providing electric grid reliability and supporting wind and solar energy deployment.
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045 and to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego.
For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 17, and the folks with North Texas Honda Dealers are feeling generous for this national holiday.
Back in 1984, former President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation making the third Sunday in July National Ice Cream Day.
To celebrate, North Texas Honda Dealers will be handing out free ice cream at the following times and locations:
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Linda Spurlock Park (6400 Glenview Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 7618)
- Noon to 12:45 p.m. — Sycamore Splash Pad (1300 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105)
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Leading Missouri health insurer will leverage Softheon's technology to bring affordable health care to more communities
STONY BROOK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Softheon, a leading cloud-based health insurance exchange and service provider, announced a new partnership with Cox HealthPlans to utilize Softheon's shopping, enrollment, and billing platform for Medicare Advantage. The Medicare-in-a-box solution will enable thousands of members throughout Southwest Missouri to enroll in or renew their Medicare Advantage coverage. By expanding its offerings to include Medicare coverage, Cox HealthPlans can ease the transition for current members in group or individual plans to Medicare.
Enrollments in Medicare Advantage plans have more than doubled over the past decade. 2022 was no exception, seeing an 8.8% increase in Medicare Advantage enrollments compared to 2021. This acceleration in 2022 far exceeds growth estimates made in 2021. Cox recognized the upward trajectory of this market and the increased consumer demand.
Softheon creates significant automation through RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and highly configurable workflow triggers, empowering health plans to scale operations in Medicare, Exchange, or Small Group.
Health plans looking to make serious gains in any new market must have a great, end-to-end user experience. A comprehensive shopping experience, self-service portal, and targeted outreach all contribute to a sense of trust and transparency with members.
As the only locally owned and managed health insurance company in the Ozarks, Cox HealthPlans partnered with Softheon to better serve the rapidly growing population of new Medicare members in Missouri by enabling a high-quality consumer experience for Medicare Advantage shoppers and members through Softheon's leading SaaS (Software as a Service) platform.
Leveraging health insurance industry best practices combined with composable solutions, Softheon provides leading enrollment, billing, and member engagement technology to deliver cost savings, compliance, and revenue growth opportunities for health plans. Softheon's turnkey solution also handles all regulatory and operational requirements, enabling a proactive response to changing regulations and consumer demand.
"When deciding on a solution provider to help us better serve Southwest Missouri's Medicare population, Softheon's unmatched expertise and scalable technology made it the clear choice," said Matt Aug, President of Cox HealthPlans. "User-friendly software will help our Medicare members better navigate the often-complex health insurance enrollment process, saving time and providing them with a more seamless experience to support continuous coverage."
"As Medicare populations continue to grow, it's imperative for health plans nationwide to have a technology partner that can serve their evolving needs as well as those of their members," said Eugene Sayan, CEO and Founder of Softheon. "We're excited to partner with Cox HealthPlans to connect communities in Missouri with affordable health insurance through Softheon's solutions."
For more information about Softheon, please visit http://www.softheon.com/.
Founded in 2000, Softheon's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Business Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) solutions solve complex challenges for health plans and government health agencies. Currently, Softheon's solutions serve 8 State agencies and over 90 health plans. Issuers and consumers utilizing Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA (Affordable Care Act) Marketplace benefit from Softheon's innovative technology that reduces administrative overhead and enhances user-experiences. Softheon is an Agent, Broker, and Merchant of Record that facilitates health insurance enrollment, administration, and renewal.
Cox HealthPlans is the only locally based health insurance company in the Ozarks. We are an affiliate of CoxHealth, a locally trusted and nationally renowned resource for comprehensive health services, extraordinary facilities and a remarkably high quality of care. We provide insurance solutions for thousands of members across Southwest Missouri. Locally owned and managed in Springfield, Missouri, we have a staff of experts who can help you with any facet of your insurance plan. Their dedication and knowledge base provide you with the highest quality customer service, accurate and timely claims payment, expert medical management you've come to expect from a leader in the health care industry.
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With Revenue Growth of 175 Percent, PepperPointe Receives Ranking No. 3,072 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that PepperPointe Partnerships is No. 3,072 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In PepperPointe's first appearance on the list, they ranked 173 in health services, 24 in Kentucky, and fourth in their hometown of Lexington.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment — its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It is an honor to be recognized for such a distinguished achievement," said PepperPointe Partnerships CEO and President, Dr. Greg White. "We are so grateful to our doctor partners for their continued support and their dedication towards protecting personalized care. This milestone is just the beginning for PepperPointe, it solidifies us as one of the largest and fastest-growing DSOs and most importantly, strengthens our ability to further our mission."
PepperPointe Partnerships is the only doctor-owned, doctor-controlled dental service organization (DSO) of its size. This unique DSO facilitates the formation of completely doctor-owned and doctor-led pediatric dental and orthodontic Group Practices that are supported by PepperPointe. The organization was founded on the belief that true doctor ownership — at all levels of the organization — ensures long-term continuity of care for the patient. This important distinction preserves the legacy of doctor-owned practices and in doing so, protects the continuity of patient care for generations.
The Inc. 5000 list honors the fastest-growing private companies based on their growth and development over a three-year period. The companies on the list have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The past few weeks have been remarkable for PepperPointe, not only due to our debut on the Inc. 5000 list but as we celebrated the expansion into our first market outside the state of Kentucky, with the addition of eight orthodontic and pediatric practices in New York," said Dr. White. "This year has consisted of many firsts for us but we're most proud of what the growth and lasting impact will have on our patients and communities."
PepperPointe will continue its successful growth while serving nearly 100 doctors owners, 1,000 team members, and providing quality care to over 275,000 patients.
Founded in 2017 and based in Lexington, Ky., PepperPointe Partnerships is the only doctor-owned, doctor-controlled dental service organization (DSO). The unique DSO is committed to preserving true doctor ownership — at every level of the business — in order to protect personalized patient care. Through this patient-centered model, autonomy is maintained and the heart and soul of each individual practice is preserved while doctor owners experience significant financial security from the synergy, growth, and the collaborative network. Learn more at PepperPointe.com.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) resulting from allegations that Tuya may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Tuya securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7007 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: In March 2021, Tuya conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 43.59 million American depositary shares ("ADSs") priced at $21.00 per ADS.
Then, on August 18, 2021, before trading hours, Tuya reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. Among other things, Tuya provided sales guidance of between $83 million and $86 million, falling well short of consensus expectations of $110 million. On this news, Tuya's ADS price fell $2.85 per ADS, or 19%, to close at $12.15 per ADS on August 18, 2021.
The ADSs closed at $2.96 per ADS on June 14, 2022, representing an 86% decline from its IPO price.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) will collaborate in 2022 to implement an ACC-dedicated collection page on Medscape.org with two new Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiatives for lipid management and cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction. This collaboration will combine ACC and Medscape's strengths in learning design, clinical expertise, and the ability to reach thousands of clinicians nationwide.
"We're pleased to work with ACC to create and deliver these education activities that are focused on important topics to our membership. By working together, we can extend our mission and bring together our strengths and expertise to reach more clinicians with the critical information they need to improve care for their patients," said Hansa Barghava, MD, MPh, Chief Medical Officer, Medscape Education.
The lipid management program will be an interactive case study modeling clinician-patient shared decision making for a patient who is discharged from the hospital after an acute coronary syndrome. The CV risk reduction program will feature a 25- to 30-minute video-slide discussion between two cardiology experts to improve knowledge of the latest scientific and clinical trial data and to illustrate practical team-based interprofessional continuing education strategies in the treatment and management of triglycerides to further CV risk reduction.
The activities will be hosted on a dedicated ACC cardiology education destination page on medscape.org, where they will be available free of charge to Medscape's 780,000 US physician members and more than two million healthcare professionals.
"Reducing CV risk and managing lipids are key pillars to transforming CV care and improving heart health," said Joyce Donnellan, ACC Division Vice President of Education. "Together with Medscape, we're providing CV care team members with two new educational resources that will give them the most up-to-date tools to provide quality care to their patients."
The education programs will launch later this year on Medscape.org and will also be distributed on ACC's Dyslipidemia and Prevention clinical topic collection page, via e-newsletter and social media.
About Medscape Education
Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, consisting of more than 30 specialty-focused destinations offering thousands of free CME and CE courses for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 56,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB), the leading modern, general purpose database platform, today announced it will report its first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022, after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
In conjunction with this announcement, MongoDB will host a conference call on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at http://investors.mongodb.com. To access the call by phone, dial 844-200-6205 (domestic) or +1-929-526-1599 (international) using conference ID 463040. A replay of this conference call will be available for a limited time at 866-813-9403 (domestic) or +44-204-525-0658 (international) using conference ID 693228. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at http://investors.mongodb.com.
About MongoDB
MongoDB is the leading modern, general purpose database platform, designed to unleash the power of software and data for developers and the applications they build. Headquartered in New York, MongoDB has more than 33,000 customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded over 240 million times and there have been more than 1.5 million registrations for MongoDB University courses.
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646-277-1251
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MongoDB
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — No salary arbitration hearing for Bryan Reynolds this year, and that is more than fine with him.
The All-Star center fielder has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $13.5 million. The contract, announced Thursday, will pay Reynolds $6.75 million per season.
Reynolds and the Pirates were scheduled to go to arbitration after failing to come to an agreement on a one-year deal for 2022. Reynolds asked for $4.9 million, with Pittsburgh countering with $4.25 million.
“I always hoped this would be the outcome and it was the outcome, so I’d say this was a win-win,” Reynolds said. “I don’t think anybody ever wants to go to a hearing. For me, personally, I love Pittsburgh. I love my teammates and everything like that. To knock it out quickly like we did and to land where we’re at, I think it worked out really well.”
The 27-year-old Reynolds has blossomed with the Pirates after coming over in the January 2018 trade that sent 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to San Francisco. Reynolds reached the majors in 2019 and moved to center field in 2021, hitting .302 with 24 homers and 90 RBIs and becoming a finalist for a Gold Glove.
Reynolds is batting .227 with one home run in five games so far this season for Pittsburgh. The Pirates are off to a 2-3 start heading into Thursday night’s game against Washington.
The agreement comes two days after Pittsburgh signed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to an eight-year, $70 million contract.
Hayes was happy to see Reynolds’ contract situation get resolved.
“It’s awesome,” Hayes said. “That’s part of the reason I signed. I feel like we’re moving in the right direction. It’s amazing to have a guy like that, middle of the order-type of guy. He’s expressed that he wants to stay here. It’s awesome to get a guy like that, keep him here for two years.”
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AP Sports Writer Will Graves contributed to this report
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of people with chronic pain feel stigmatized by their medical providers. The finding is the result of a comprehensive survey report released today by the U.S. Pain Foundation. Among the report's more disturbing findings was that people with pain often feel their health care providers are not equipped to manage their pain effectively. Over two-thirds (69%) either did not feel, or only "rarely" or "sometimes" felt, that their provider was on a team with them.
The organization surveyed 2,378 individuals to gather insight about individual experiences living with, caring for, or treating chronic pain. Nearly all respondents (96%) were people living with chronic pain, which is defined as pain lasting three months or more. Caregivers marked the second-largest group of respondents (3%), followed by health care professionals (1%). The bulk of the report focuses on the impact of chronic pain on those living with it.
"Chronic pain is vastly under-recognized, funded, and treated when considering its significant impact on American lives," says U.S. Pain Foundation CEO Nicole Hemmenway.
Chronic pain in numbers
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents had lived with pain for more than 10 years. While conditions varied widely, the most common pain conditions were primarily musculoskeletal in nature: back pain (67%), arthritis (56%), chronic low back pain (56%), nerve pain or neuropathy (53%), and neck pain (51%).
Over half (52%) said their average pain level is 7 or more on a scale of 1-10. 95% of respondents had at least one comorbidity, and almost all (99%) said pain has restricted their ability to engage in routine activities, like exercise, household chores, sleeping, and socializing. The majority (60%) said they feel anxiety-like symptoms daily or a few times a week, and a similar portion (59%) feel depression-like symptoms daily or a few times a week.
"Individuals are suffering, many times with multiple comorbidities, to the point of not being able to even shower or make a meal," adds Hemmenway. "These enormous figures underscore the complexity of the health of this patient population."
Treatments that help—and barriers to access
Multidisciplinary approaches were widely employed, with the top strategies including activity restriction or modification (73%), stress reduction techniques (42%), heat therapy (41%), and meditation and mindfulness (40%). In fact, activity restriction or modification is the most-used specific "therapy" of any kind across all categories, aside from prescription medications as an entire category.
When it comes to medications, a majority (77%) said prescription medications are the most helpful treatment in managing their pain. Roughly half of respondents take opioid medications (47%), although three-quarters of that group say they have faced significant barriers obtaining their medications. Nearly all (94%) of those taking opioids said they attribute these barriers to the 2016 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. A telling finding was that nearly a quarter (24%) said no side effect would prevent them from trying a medication to manage pain, underscoring the desperation for relief.
Cost remains the primary barrier to pain care. According to people with pain, the leading barrier to treatment was cost (49%), with nearly half (41%) of people with pain saying they felt insurance coverage decisions are driven by cost, not by what was in their best interest medically.
Change is desperately needed
In general, the data suggests not enough is being done for the management of chronic pain in America. Nearly half of respondents (41%), when asked about their top policy issues, reported wanting increased pain education for health care providers and new medications for chronic pain.
"Clearly, this report points to ample opportunities for all of us—patient groups, health care providers, insurers, and policymakers—to work together to better serve people with pain and improve pain care for millions of Americans," says Hemmenway.
To learn more about the results and download the full report, visit uspainfoundation.org/surveyreports/a-chronic-pain-crisis.
About U.S. Pain Foundation
The mission of the U.S. Pain Foundation is to empower, educate, connect, and advocate for individuals living with chronic illness and serious injuries that cause pain, as well as their caregivers and clinicians. Its programs and services include a network of support groups, educational resources and events, a program for children and their families, federal advocacy efforts, a magazine called the INvisible Project, and more. The U.S. Pain Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization.
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From scholarships and fellowships to research to address the world's greatest challenges, funds from more than 163,000 donors are making a difference locally, nationally and around the globe
SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of California San Diego has reached the conclusion of its landmark Campaign for UC San Diego, raising a total of $3.05 billion in philanthropic support over a span of 10 years. The funds have spurred a significant campus transformation, increased access with scholarships and fellowships for the next generation of leaders and expanded the university's positive global impact with research that is addressing some of the world's most pressing concerns.
Founded in 1960, UC San Diego is the nation's youngest university to reach a multibillion-dollar fundraising goal in a single campaign, raising $1 billion more than the original $2 billion goal. More than 163,000 supporters designated charitable gifts and grants to over 450 different areas across campus, including UC San Diego Health and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In the final year of the Campaign, which concluded on June 30, 2022, the campus raised a record-breaking $420 million, setting an upward trajectory for continued transformation and impact.
"The incredible support from our generous donors during the Campaign for UC San Diego has fueled a remarkable physical, intellectual and cultural transformation that has greatly enhanced the experiences of our students, our patients and our greater San Diego community, in addition to benefiting countless lives around the globe," said UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. "Belief in UC San Diego as a force for change gave us three billion new reasons to keep exploring, to keep discovering and to keep impacting the world around us."
Campaign for UC San Diego volunteer leadership played a critical role in the success of the Campaign. Honorary co-chairs Joan and Irwin Jacobs, Ernest Rady and T. Denny Sanford set the foundation for the Campaign's success with gifts including $100 million from the Jacobs to establish the Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, a commitment of $100 million from Ernest and Evelyn Rady for the Rady School of Management, and $200 million in total funds from Sanford to establish both the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center at UC San Diego Health and the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion.
In addition, more than 100 alumni and community members stepped up to lead this historic effort as members of the Campaign for UC San Diego Cabinet. Every cabinet member donated to the Campaign, generating support totaling $1 billion. More than half of the cabinet was composed of alumni, including cabinet co-chairs Ken Kroner, PhD '88, and Aryeh Bourkoff '95, who each supported the Campaign with multimillion-dollar gifts. Many members of the Cabinet are also current or former trustees of the UC San Diego Foundation.
Overall, alumni giving also went up significantly. More than 45,600 alumni donors gave $257 million in gifts, representing an increase of 1,300% over the last campaign.
"We are so incredibly proud of how UC San Diego alumni have come together over the past decade to support their alma mater as a collective group," said Kimberley Phillips Boehm '82, UC San Diego Alumni president from 2020-22. "This support is driving the university's upward trajectory as it makes a difference for future generations of students, spurs innovative research, enhances medicine and transforms our campus."
To read more about the Campaign for UC San Diego and the remarkable impact of our donors' generous gifts over the last decade, please click here.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will honor Dr. Alan Pestronk of Washington University School of Medicine, Mike Bush, legendary anchor of NBC's KSDK-TV 5 On Your Side, and MDA Muscle Walk team 'The Flying Pigs' comprised of the Hawn and Bliss Holler families. The awards will be part of the 35th Annual 'Show of Strength' hosted by Bush on Sunday, September 4, broadcasting in primetime on KSDK-TV live from Grants Farm in St. Louis, Missouri, from 8-10pm CT.
Throughout MDA's 70+ year history, local volunteers and communities have continued to be at the heart of the organization's mission to empower the people it serves to live longer, more independent lives. The MDA Tribute Award honors the legacy and life's work of those who have been tireless in their efforts to support the patients and families in the neuromuscular disease community. NBC's KSDK-TV 'Show of Strength' continues to raise funds in support of MDA's Summer Camp, Care Centers, research, advocacy, and support services.
• MDA Tribute Awardee Dr. Alan Pestronk, MDA & ALS Care Center Co-Director at Washington University School of Medicine has served MDA families for over 50 years treating adults and children for diseases of muscles and nerves. Dr. Pestronk's work has brought progress in neuromuscular diseases and hope to families. He has trained over 100 neuromuscular fellows to continue to make breakthroughs. Dr. Pestronk served on MDA's Medical Advisory Committee.
• MDA Tribute Awardee Mike Bush – MDA honors Bush, legendary anchor and host of KSDK's MDA 'Show of Strength' fundraiser. Bush has remained steadfastly committed to MDA families for 35 years and helped to raise critical funds to advance research, care and advocacy for people living with neuromuscular diseases.
• MDA Tribute Awardee Muscle Walk Team 'The Flying Pigs,' a unique team of two families who were neighbors, Jennifer and Chris Hawn, and Emily Bliss and Doug Holler and their three children. Together, their family connection to neuromuscular diseases led them to build a team to raise critical awareness and funds for research and care for families. Their struggle of love, loss and hope fuel their mission to make the impossible possible – as in 'when pigs fly.' They see a flying pig as a symbol of hope and faith, believing that if we work together, nothing is impossible.
"This award reflects my long-time, very gratifying relationship with MDA. MDA supported my own neuromuscular fellowship training and my first research grant at Johns Hopkins in the 1970's. During the past 30+ years, MDA has supported our multidisciplinary MDA adult and pediatric clinics at Washington University in St Louis. Our neuromuscular group has collaborated with MDA to develop understanding, treatments and improvements in the quality of life of patients with myasthenia gravis, hereditary myopathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other neuromuscular disorders," said Dr. Pestronk.
"I've been involved with MDA for more than 30 years and these kids and adults are my heroes. They face challenges every day with kindness and grace, and it's the great honor of my life to do anything I can to help," said Bush.
"MDA Tribute Tours have celebrated Strength in Unity, Strength in Community in Las Vegas, Nashville, Houston and now St. Louis. We can't wait to come together in a show of strength, gratitude, and admiration for these extraordinary individuals who have been tireless in their efforts to support our St. Louis families and communities we serve," said Kristine Welker, MDA's Chief of Staff.
MDA Tribute Tour – St. Louis
• Labor Day Weekend: International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Fire and EMS professionals of St. Louis Local 73 and Professional Fire Fighters of Eastern Missouri Local 2665 will Fill the Boot in and around the St. Louis metro area throughout Labor Day Weekend. St. Louis Fire Fighters Local 73 will also Fill the Boot ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals games September 2 through 5, 90-minutes prior to game time in Ballpark Village.
• Saturday, September 3 at 5:40pm CT: MDA ceremonial first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals game and check presentation with an MDA family and Dr. Donald S. Wood, President & CEO, MDA.
• Sunday, September 4 from 8-10pm CT: NBC's 5 On Your Side KSDK-TV 'Show of Strength' two-hour primetime television special live from Grant's Farm for the 35th anniversary of Mike Bush's hosting of this time-honored Labor Day weekend fundraiser. Anne Allred and Rene Knott will co-host. Donations may be made at MDA.org/ShowOfStrength. The show can be watched live on KSDK, ksdk.com, KSDK's YouTube channel, and through the 5+ app available for free on Roku and Fire TV. The show features stories from the neuromuscular disease community, including MDA Tribute Awards honoring families at the heart of the mission, medical teams at MDA's pediatric, adult and ALS Care Centers including at Washington University School of Medicine, volunteers and partners.
"Hope for a longer, more independent life is now becoming a reality for thousands of patients with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases. And the pipeline of promise – more life empowering treatments and cures – is growing and creating ever more hope for the millions of patients and their families who are at the heart of MDA's mission and vision. We are pleased to bring together the MDA community in St. Louis – including our families, medical teams from our Care Center Network, our IAFF partners and the Cardinals – to kick off Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September. This is an important time of year for key milestone events, longstanding traditions with valued partners and innovative programming including community education, engagement with the MDA Tribute Tour and advocacy," said Donald S. Wood, PhD, CEO, MDA.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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The Supreme Court decision which struck down a New York law placing restrictions on carrying a concealed gun outside the home will have drastic consequences for law enforcement, inhibiting their ability to remove illegal guns from the street and protect the public from shootings, officials said.
In the widest expansion of gun rights in a decade, the court's decision Thursday changed the framework lower courts across the nation will use as they analyze other gun restrictions. The case was remanded to the lower court and the law is still in effect until it goes through the lower court process.
The court's ruling in the case, brought by an affiliate of the National Rifle Association, allows more guns to be publicly carried in the largest city in the country and could nullify laws nationwide, including those in Massachusetts and California. Previously, New York state law required people to show "proper cause" before obtaining the license.
The ruling comes at a time when law enforcement officials continue to battle a surge in gun violence, a proliferation of guns on the street and the fast-growing threat of unregulated ghost guns since the onset of the pandemic. Law enforcement officials said the decision will have a ripple effect, exacerbating the issue of gun violence and making it more difficult for officers to identify those who are illegally carrying guns in public.
"Because the State of New York issues public-carry licenses only when an applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the State's licensing regime violates the Constitution," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court's 6-3 majority.
New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell asserted "nothing changes" after the ruling, adding "if you carry a gun illegally in NYC you will be arrested."
"When we open the universe of carry permits it potentially brings more guns to the city of NY...that should concern us all," Sewell said Thursday.
But the high court's ruling "changed the game" for the everyday police officer in the country, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain, said during an appearance on MSNBC.
"When you look at how do you distinguish between a legal carry and someone who's carrying it illegally, it is just really challenging," Adams said. "And then responding to the bad days that individuals have in the city, in big cities across America, but they're armed with a weapon. You can see a simple dispute elevate to a shooting. This is a real concern, which the Supreme Court put in place."
Similarly, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the court's decision "severely undermines public safety not just in New York City, but around the country," adding his office is analyzing the ruling and crafting gun safety legislation which will take steps to "mitigate the damage done today."
Ruling comes as police push for gun control
The controversial "constitutional carry," or permitless carry, legislation has gained momentum during this year's legislative sessions in several states despite law enforcement officials arguing the permit requirement is vital to upholding standards of public safety. Without it, they say, officers face an even greater challenge in combating gun violence, further complicating their encounters with citizens.
Major national police groups have joined forces in pushing for legislation in Congress calling for a crackdown on gun crime. The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have actively supported gun legislation efforts to address gun violence and "identify workable solutions in order to dramatically reduce the numbers of Americans killed from unprovoked and unspeakable violence," according to a joint letter released in late May.
An amicus brief filed in September 2021 by law enforcement agencies in several cities -- including Boston, Los Angeles Philadelphia and Washington, DC -- emphasized the court should uphold New York's law, arguing they view the "prospect of removing local discretion from concealed-carry licensing regimes with alarm."
"No credible data suggest that increasing the number of people carrying concealed firearms will improve public safety, particularly in our large cities," the brief states.
A study published in January by Everytown for Gun Safety, a leading non-profit organization focusing on gun violence prevention, found there is a direct correlation in states with weaker gun laws and higher rates of gun deaths, including homicides, suicides and accidental killings.
Twenty-five states generally allow people to carry concealed weapons in most public spaces without any permit, background check or safety training, according to Everytown.
The study found states weakening their permitting systems have seen an 11% increase in handgun homicide rates and a 13% to 15% increase in overall violent crime rates.
In a statement to CNN, John Feinblatt, president of Everytown, said, "law enforcement officers have told us time and again that allowing more guns into public places will make their jobs harder and more dangerous, but that's exactly what that ruling does."
Chiefs worry about more guns on the street
Depending on the outcome of lawsuits challenging gun-control measures in each state, the new precedent could result in police losing their lawful right to use reasonable suspicion under the Fourth Amendment to stop, search and arrest people who are illegally carrying guns, according to Michael Harrison, police commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department and president of the board of the Police Executive Research Forum.
Officers are trained to identify the characteristics of people who are armed with concealed weapons, Harrison said, and individuals who carry in public with a permit are law-abiding citizens. But the concern is if more people carry weapons, criminal offenders will be more emboldened to carry and use weapons illegally, making it even more difficult for police to identify them, Harrison added.
"With the kind of violent crime we see here in Baltimore, the number of homicides and shootings, we see people's willingness to use those guns only because they made a conscious decision to carry them unlawfully. This decision now exponentially exacerbates that problem," he said.
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore told CNN the decision puts law enforcement in a "nightmare of a situation" and has the potential to have a "devastating impact" in California, which has the strongest gun laws in the country, according to Everytown.
"State laws in California are in conflict with the Supreme Court's decision, so we can expect litigation as a state," Moore said, adding the state law requires any person who carries a concealed weapon in public to obtain a permit.
Moore's agency recovered more handguns in 2021 than it did in more than a decade, Moore said, noting more than two out of 10 of those guns were privately manufactured, without serial numbers and untraceable.
Laws such as permitless carry also complicate the law enforcement response to active shootings, Teresa Ewins, police chief of Lincoln, Nebraska, previously told CNN.
Officers responding to an active shooter scenario are forced to make split-second decisions to stop the imminent threat to public safety, but a bystander on the scene who is carrying a weapon only complicates the encounter, Ewins said.
"If someone feels the right to go into a business or a coliseum or an arena [while concealed carrying], then there's going to be an argument," Ewins said. "Then law enforcement will have to respond and try to de-escalate. This is just another layer of difficulty for them because it's hard to understand who has a gun, who doesn't have a gun and then having people who are not trained."
Charles Ramsey, a CNN law enforcement analyst and former commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, said the ruling will also endanger officers with the expectation there will be "more people armed now than ever before."
"If people don't have to show any justification as to why they should carry a firearm concealed, that means you're going to wind up with even more people who really have no valid reason and should not be carrying a concealed weapon."
Common incidents such as road rage or street disputes are likely to escalate into gunplay if more people are armed, Ramsey said.
"That's where we start to see people who are not really criminals but because they are armed and don't have training, there's no requirement that they understand the law in terms of when it's appropriate and when you can legally use deadly force," he said. "And how can you not expect bad things to happen?"
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AG urges parents to look out for scams as they purchase baby formula
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has offered tips to parents and urged them to be on the lookout for scams when buying baby formula.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says on Thursday, May 19, he urged all Kansas parents to exercise caution while shopping for and buying infant formula in the midst of an extreme nationwide shortage.
AG Schmidt said Kansans now face shortages of baby formula after pandemic-related disruptions in the global supply chain and a recall of significant amounts of formal by the Food and Drug Administration due to bacteria concerns.
“Any time there is a shortage of an essential product, like baby formula, scammers will try to take advantage of Kansans in need,” Schmidt said. “It is important that consumers keep their guard up and use caution to avoid falling victim to scams.”
Schmidt noted that most baby formula scams reported to his office have happened online, through non-traditional retail platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, and through direct messages on social media platforms.
“Scammers are posting bogus online offers to lure in desperate parents and trick them into turning over cash or credit card information,” Schmidt said “Meanwhile, the formula the scammers are advertising is either nonexistent, counterfeit, expired or recalled.”
The AG’s Office has offered the following tips to help parents make informed decisions:
- Stick with trusted vendors - When purchasing formula, stick with trusted vendors that are well known and established. This will reduce the chance of falling for a scam and provides a real entity to return items to if there is a problem with the purchase.
- Know the seller - When shopping online, take time to ensure information about the seller is known. If it is a person, see if they have publicly available information to verify who they say they are. If it is a business, check for reviews to ensure they actually deliver products people purchase.
- Beware of social media - Scammers use easy-to-access platforms like Instagram and Facebook Marketplace to target young parents who are more likely to need formula. They design ads to make it appear they have the formula on hand when in reality they use stock or old images. Scammers often appear as real people, impersonating someone else with familiar names or believable profiles. Scammers can also join parenting online groups to target specific audiences through direct messages and group messages.
- Shop with a credit card - In case of a fraudulent transaction, a credit card provides additional protection and makes it easier to dispute unapproved charges to get money back if there is an issue. Debit cards, prepaid cards or gift cards do not have the same protections.
- Be aware of common scam tactics - If someone unknown offers to sell baby formula, do not engage. This is most likely a scam. Scammers also use high-pressure tactics to get purchases made immediately. They will warn that their inventory is low, the product is selling quickly, other buyers are interested, or put extreme deadlines on purchasing the product. If pressured or suspicious, do not purchase from the person.
- Safety check the product - If purchasing baby formula from a person, an unknown vendor or a third party, ensure the product is genuine and safe. Due to the recent FDA recall, scammers could try to sell unsafe or expired products to unsuspecting parents. Check the FDA website to see if the formula purchased is subject to recall. Ensure the brand on the label matches the brand purchased. Confirm expiration dates and ensure the product will not expire before able to use it all. Examine the package for signs of tampering or damage. If the package includes a sealed lid, ensure the seal remains intact.
Schmidt said consumers who think they may have been a victim of a scam should file a complaint with his office’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-432-2310 or HERE.
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EATONTON -- Carolyn Curry, the wife of famed two-time Super Bowl champion and college football coach Bill Curry, is the author of the just-released novel "Sudden Death." Curry will be the Georgia Writers Museum “Meet the Author” presenter on Sept. 6 at noon.
Bill Curry will be at the event and interview Carolyn. Given the football theme of this murder mystery, the event will feature an old-fashioned tailgate party like fans enjoy on game day, complete with delicious food and favorite beverages. Tickets are $45 per person ($40 for two or more tickets). For more information or to register and pre-order a signed book, visit Georgia Writers Museum or www.georgiawritersmuseum.org.
Carolyn Curry is an award-winning author, historian and nonprofit founder and director of Women Alone Together. She holds a BA from Agnes Scott College and an MA and PhD from Georgia State University. In 2014, she published her first book, "Suffer and Grow Strong: The Life of Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas 1834-1907." In 2015, it was selected as “one of the books all Georgians should read” by the Georgia Center for the Book. In that same year, Curry was named Georgia Author of the Year by the Georgia Writers Association.
"Sudden Death" is set in the world of football. More than a whodunit, the novel spans about 30 years from 1966 to 1997 in the life of one couple, who grew up half a world apart. Kendall Harris, a brilliant law student from Georgia, and Duke Astin, a star quarterback from Hawaii, meet at UCLA, fall in love, and marry soon after graduation. Kendall practices law and Duke plays for a decade in the NFL, then becomes a college coach. Juggling two careers and moving from state to state puts pressure on their relationship. But through the joys and stresses of life, they stay loyal to one another.
As this Southern saga continues, things take a troubling turn when Coach Astin is hired by a football powerhouse in the South. Immediately, an influential group, unhappy that Duke was hired, begins to undermine everything he tries to accomplish. The coach and his wife both receive death threats as they work to stay focused on their careers and activities in the community. But when the murder occurs, the story becomes a search for joy and goodness in life — and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit over unspeakable odds.
"I write about more than simply football," Curry said about her latest book. "And even though I do have a lot of life experiences being the wife of a football player and coach, this book is a work of fiction. As a historian, I have always been drawn to strong women who overcome great difficulty, so it was natural I created fictional females with similar characteristics.
"Ultimately, this novel tells the stories of brave men and women who try to do the right thing and make a difference in this world."
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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is proud to announce it has been recognized by Quality Matters (QM) — the international leader for quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments — for its commitment to providing learners with an exceptional online learning experience.
QM Program Certification for Online Teaching Support is achieved following a rigorous review process that examines components deemed critical to student success in online learning as they relate to professional development. The criteria are based on best practices, supported by research, and the expertise of professionals with extensive online learning and Quality Matters experience.
"Our goal is for every online learner to experience the highest level of instruction," said Dr. Iris Lafferty, UAGC Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs & Accreditation Liaison Officer. "UAGC faculty are selected and trained to support student success through their expertise in the field, commitment to providing student feedback, and pedagogical best practices delivered via our culture of care."
The certification complements UAGC strategic plans and goals, including accreditation efforts, through the collection and analysis of evidence related to online programs. It also reflects the organization's dedication to continuous improvement — especially the innovative work of faculty and faculty development staff involved with the institution's academic programs. The program is now listed on the QM Program Review Certification web page.
About University of Arizona Global Campus
The University of Arizona Global Campus ("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona. Global Campus is designed to provide flexible opportunities for working students from diverse backgrounds who seek to gain knowledge and skills that will help them to achieve their life and career goals. Global Campus is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is one of the nation's most innovative online universities with approximately 26,000 students. UAGC offers more than 50 degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. For more information visit uagc.edu.
About Quality Matters
Grounded in research. Driven by best practices. A community that puts learners first. Quality Matters (QM) is the global organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. It provides a scalable quality assurance system for online and blended learning used within and across organizations. When you see QM Certification Marks on courses or programs, it means they have met QM Course Design Standards or QM Program Review Criteria in a rigorous review process.
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(NewsNation) — Russia may have given “oligarchs” a bad name, but other countries have them, too. They’re private citizens who are unbelievably rich, unbelievably powerful and seemingly unavailable to their fellow citizens.
This week NewsNation’s “Banfield” did a deep dive into the oligarchy of America, which has more of these people than any other country on earth. NewsNation’s Brian Entin spoke with former employees of the oligarchs, journalists and technology experts about these mysterious billionaires.
Elon Musk: $221.4 billion net worth
“Banfield” started with the world’s richest individual, Elon Musk.
“Elon sleeps in the factory in his sleeping bag,” Joe Justice, a former Tesla employee, said. “Elon is accessible. If you’re also working on the most important thing, then Elon is there. You can always email, or chat, or message Elon. Or walk over.”
The Tesla and SpaceX owner is also trying to buy Twitter in a $44 billion deal.
Twitter’s board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing last week.
“I think it is way too much power,” Dr. Nolan Hidgon, the author of “The Anatomy of Fake News,” said. “Historically, wealthy individuals have bought media platforms to manufacture consent from the public, for their economic and political interests.”
Jeff Bezos: $135.3 billion net worth
The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, was the first human to reach a net worth of $100 billion and $200 billion. From 1990 to 1994, Bezos worked for one of the most successful hedge funds on Wall Street for D.E. Shaw & Co., New York.
Its founder, David Shaw, tasked Bezos with figuring out what could be sold on the internet for the highest profit. Bezos pitched the idea of books, which is how Amazon began.
“Bezos built this empire on the strength of starting with books, but he understood early on that he was aiming to be the so-called ‘Everything Store.’ Eventually, he could become this sort of middle merchant between the factories of the world and the households of the world,” New York Times Global Economics Correspondent Peter S. Goodman said on “Banfield.”
Bezos stepped down as CEO in July 2021, handing over the reins as the company navigated the challenges of a world fighting to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
“He’s one of the wealthiest men to ever live in the entire world. He’s doing that, it seems, by cutting costs when it comes to average entry-level employees. There were all these reports about Amazon employees trying to unionize, just to get some basic rights. To get breaks,” New York Post Business Reporter Lydia Moynihan said. “He seems like he’s the kind of person who’s willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his empire.”
“There’s no question that Bezos has very unapologetically set up a pressure cooker environment where he’s extraordinarily demanding,” Goodman added.
Bill Gates: $124.1 billion net worth
Bill Gates, the billionaire whose squeaky clean image has taken a beating, is now buying a lot of farmland.
He’s purchased 270,00 acres so far in the United States, and his latest purchase was 2,000 acres in North Dakota. Apparently the neighbors there are furious.
The college dropout and software pioneer was the richest man in the world, from 1995-2009.
“I think the fact that he is the largest owner of farmland illustrates that it’s not a baseless conspiracy, or slippery slope, to say that unless stopped, oligarchs will continue to accumulate as much wealth and resources as possible. Until, theoretically, there’s nothing left for everybody else,” Dr. Nolan Higdon said on “Banfield.”
Similar to management under Bezos, Gates has also been described as an angry and difficult boss in his early Microsoft days.
“He was very combative. He didn’t even really want to talk to anybody but senior management. He would say things like, ‘That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.’ These guys don’t get to the top by being like Mr. Rogers. You can’t get to the top by being a nice guy,” Dana Kennedy, the national writer for The New York Post, said.
In 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce, however, they said they would continue their foundation. The Gates Foundation said the ex-couple would continue to work as co-chairs for a two-year trial period and after that time, if the arrangement unravels, Melinda would step down.
“I think they do give money to causes that a lot of people would advocate for, but the reality is a lot of that money goes to policy papers, lobbying and ways of him influencing lawmakers,” Higdon said. “The proof really needs to be in the outcome. What are the outcomes of this funding? It’s just a way for Gates to expand his influence and to improve his public image.”
Mark Zuckerberg: $55.5 billion net worth
Mark Zuckerberg was a billionaire by the age of 23, and the computer program that he and his Harvard roommates launched in 2004, Facebook, has 2.9 billion active monthly users. Facebook, now known as Meta, owns 94 companies, including Instagram, Whatsapp and Oculus VR.
Facebook is among the several social media apps that may be subject to lawsuits in California if children become addicted to their apps.
“The way that Facebook, and other social media platforms, make money is by keeping us addicted, right? The more time that we all spend on these platforms, the more money they can make from advertisers. It’s just that simple,” Associate Professor at Hofstra University Kara Alaimo said.
US Sun reporter Charlotte Edward said there’s a lot we don’t know about Zuckerberg. He spends $27 million a year just on security to keep him and his family safe.
“This is a man that has big plans for the world. He’s investing billions right now in the metaverse and he’s creating this new virtual reality that he thinks we’re going to live in in the next 10 years,” Edwards said.
“I think the real problem is these tech guys are very clever on a certain kind of mathematical level, a certain abstract level, but they have no feeling about how human beings actually are,” social trends expert Joel Kotkin said.
Kotkin says that Zuckerberg believes that the future of humanity is the metaverse.
“It’s a really serious issue. And I think one that people have to pay attention to is this the vision we want, and think about the fact that he and his offspring, and people around them, are going to have enough money to fund nonprofits for the next 100 years, which will shake public perceptions and policies to their desire,” Kotkin added.
Larry Ellison: $49.3 billion net worth
Larry Ellison is the co-founder of Oracle Corporation, which has major customers including Netflix, eBay, and LinkedIn.
Oracle is the third-largest software company in the world, but not a lot of Americans are aware.
“He’s trying to be noncontroversial, and intentionally so. He wants to stay off the radar. Oracle is not known among average Americans. It’s not as flashy as Amazon or Tesla or SpaceX,” New York Post reporter Mary Jacob said.
Ellison got his start by building databases for the CIA.
“The actual origin of Oracle came from a research paper that he founded at IBM. He took the risk,” said Build Your Wealth Quotient Author David Friedman.
“Structurally, Oracle is a B2B company. It serves businesses, not consumers. I think he just cares about winning. I don’t know if he cares about whether people know it or not,” Friedman added.
Baylor University Assistant Professor Luke Winslow also weighed in on the conversation and said that oligarchy is about bridging economic and political power.
“I think what oligarchs are primarily concerned with is if the processes, by which they bridge economic and political power, are well-known. That’s the most important thing for maximizing their wealth,” Winslow said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/american-oligarchs-inside-the-minds-of-the-countrys-wealthiest-people/ | 2022-07-03T19:51:01Z |
As Inventory Rises, June Home Sales Post Year's Highest Mark But Trail 2021
DENVER, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfway through the peak summer buying season, this year's home sales are falling short of 2021's, as signs of more balance in the market take hold.
- June posted the most home sales of any month thus far this year, topping May by 4.7% but falling 17.6% short of June 2021.
- Inventory grew for a third consecutive month by a whopping 34.1% over May and 27.5% year over year.
- While up 11% year over year, the Median Sales Price of $428,000 inched just 0.6% above May's.
Bolstering the inventory was a 7.7% increase in new listings month over month, which was an increase of 1.6% over June 2021. Months Supply of Inventory jumped from 0.9 in May to 1.4 in June. A year ago, Months Supply of Inventory was 1.0.
"The market is moving toward greater balance, especially with inventory gains and the slowing of price appreciation. The past few years have been one of the most competitive times ever for buyers – and we're finally seeing conditions ease up," said Nick Bailey, President and CEO. "It's due partly to the rise in interest rates – although buyers are also finding solutions in ARMs, FHA products and other financing – but even more significant is the increase in listings after several years of instant sales and low inventory. Markets like Nashville and Phoenix saw an increase in new listings of over 20 percent last month, bringing new options for buyers who may have sidelined themselves in the frenzy of last year."
Added RE/MAX Professionals Sales Associate/Owner Nate Martinez, who is based in Phoenix, AZ, "The Phoenix metro area is in the process of a market shift from a red-hot market to more of a balanced market. With inventory increasing, we're seeing more opportunities for buyers, a leveling of home prices and a reduction in homes selling with multiple offers."
The average Close-to-List Price Ratio in June was 102%, meaning that homes, in general, sold for 2% more than the asking price. That dropped from 103% in May and matched June 2021. Homes spent an average of 25 days on the market in June.
Highlights and the local markets leading various metrics for June include:
New Listings
Of the 53 metro areas surveyed in June 2022, the number of newly listed homes is up 7.7% compared to May 2022, and up 1.6% compared to June 2021. Leading the year-over-year new listings percentage increase were Phoenix, AZ at +34.1%, Nashville, TN at +22.8%, and Philadelphia, PA at +21.8%. The markets with the biggest decrease in year-over-year new listings percentage were Kansas City, MO at -18.5%, Honolulu, HI at -15.9%, and Hartford, CT at -15.6%.
Closed Transactions
Of the 53 metro areas surveyed in June 2022, the overall number of home sales is up 4.7% compared to May 2022, and down 17.6% compared to June 2021. The markets with the biggest decrease in year-over-year sales percentage were Miami, FL at -35.1%, San Diego, CA at -33.1%, and Coeur d'Alene, ID at -32.2%. No metro area had a year-over-year sales percentage increase.
Median Sales Price – Median of 53 metro area prices
In June 2022, the median of all 53 metro area Sales Prices was $428,000, up 0.6% compared to May 2022 and up 11.0% from June 2021. Only one metro area saw a year-over-year decrease in Median Sales Price – Trenton, NJ at -1.2%. Thirty-nine metro areas increased year-over-year by double-digit percentages, led by Dallas, TX at +29.3%, Tampa, FL at +27.9%, and Fayetteville, AR at +27.3%.
Close-to-List Price Ratio – Average of 53 metro area prices
In June 2022, the average Close-to-List Price Ratio of all 53 metro areas in the report was 102%, down from 103% compared to May 2022, and flat compared to June 2021. The Close-to-List Price Ratio is calculated by the average value of the sales price divided by the list price for each transaction. When the number is above 100%, the home closed for more than the list price. If it's less than 100%, the home sold for less than the list price. The metro areas with the lowest Close-to-List Price Ratio were Coeur d'Alene, ID and Miami, FL, which tied at 97%, followed by Bozeman, MT and New Orleans, LA, which tied at 99%. The highest Close-to-List Price Ratios were in San Francisco, CA at 109%, and Burlington, VT at 107%, followed by a five-way tie between Boston, MA, Richmond, VA, Manchester, NH, Hartford, CT, and Trenton, NJ at 105%.
Months' Supply of Inventory – Average of 53 metro areas
The number of homes for sale in June 2022 was up 34.1% from May 2022 and up 27.5% from June 2021. Based on the rate of home sales in June 2022, the Months' Supply of Inventory increased to 1.4 compared to 0.9 in May 2022, and increased compared to 1.0 in June 2021. In June 2022, the markets with the lowest Months' Supply of Inventory were Charlotte, NC and Manchester, NH, tied at 0.4, followed by Albuquerque, NM at 0.5.
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Report Details
Beginning with the April 2022 report, RE/MAX is using a new source for aggregated data.
The RE/MAX National Housing Report is distributed monthly on or about the 15th. The Report is based on MLS data for the stated month in 53 metropolitan areas, includes single-family residential property types, and is not annualized. For maximum representation, the largest metro areas in the country are represented, and an attempt is made to include at least one metro area in almost every state. Metro areas are defined by the Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) established by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
Definitions
Closed Transactions are the total number of closed residential transactions during the given month. Months Supply of Inventory is the total number of residential properties listed for sale at the end of the month (current inventory) divided by the number of sales contracts signed (pending listings) during the month. Where "pending" data is unavailable, an inferred pending status is calculated using closed transactions. Days on Market is the average number of days that pass from the time a property is listed until the property goes under contract. Median Sales Price for a metro area is the median sales price for closed transactions in that metro area. The nationwide Median Sales Price is calculated at the nationwide aggregate level using all sale prices from the included metro areas. The Close-to-List Price Ratio is the average value of the sales price divided by the list price for each closed transaction.
MLS data is provided by Seventy3, LLC, a RE/MAX Holdings company. While MLS data is believed to be reliable, it cannot be guaranteed. MLS data is constantly being updated, making any analysis a snapshot at a particular time. Every month, the previous period's data is updated to ensure accuracy over time. Raw data remains the intellectual property of each local MLS organization.
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TAIPEI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurt Sievers, President and Chief Executive Officer of NXP Semiconductors, will deliver the keynote for COMPUTEX 2022 CEO Keynote series. This digital keynote will be on Tuesday May 24, at 2:00 PM (UTC+8), with and will focus on, "Building the Foundation for Consistent Edge Experiences."
Kurt Sievers will highlight what's next in semiconductor solutions and how the right mix of technologies like edge processing, Machine Learning, AI, safety, security and interoperability, combined with a strong ecosystem of partners, helps to deliver consistent experiences for the smart connected world and future vehicles.
Kurt will be joined by Rafael Sotomayor, GM Connectivity and Security, Amanda McGregor, Senior Director of Product Management Edge Processing, Brian Carlson, Director of Global Product and Solutions Marketing, Vehicle Control and Networking Solutions, and Huanyu Gu, Director of Global Product Marketing and Business Development ADAS. Featured partners on the virtual stage will be industry leaders and important ecosystem partners around the globe.
"NXP is proud to be part of COMPUTEX 2022 and for our CEO, Kurt Sievers to deliver the presentation for the CEO Keynote," said Birgit Ahlborn, Vice President of NXP Communications. "As a company that enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation, we are looking forward to highlighting how NXP is pushing the boundaries in IoT, automotive, Industrial and IoT and working with our partners in the Taiwan electronics ecosystem."
NXP is making key investments in developing cutting-edge solutions that are reimagining how we connect and interact with our world. Join NXP CEO Keynote to attain an insider's view into a new and truly interoperable future, and the comprehensive system solutions for autonomy, connectivity and electrification – with safety and security built-in.
COMPUTEX 2022 will be grandly held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 from May 24 to May 27, 2022. In addition, TAITRA will simultaneously hold an online exhibition called COMPUTEX DigitalGo (May 24 to June 6). Meanwhile, Taiwan External Trade Development Council will organize COMPUTEX CEO Keynotes & Forum, where CEOs and senior executives from global tech giants share their insights.
Join COMPUTEX CEO Keynotes & Forum: https://events.computextaipei.com.tw/
About COMPUTEX
COMPUTEX was founded in 1981. It has grown with the global ICT industry and become stronger over the last four decades. Bearing witness to historical moments in the development of and changes in the industry, COMPUTEX attracts more than 40,000 buyers to visit Taiwan every year. It is also the preferred platform chosen by top international companies for launching epoch-making products.
Taiwan has a comprehensive global ICT industry chain. Gaining a foothold in Taiwan, COMPUTEX is jointly held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association, aiming to build a global tech ecosystem. COMPUTEX uses cross-domain integration and innovation services as the most powerful driving forces for achieving the goal of becoming a new platform for global technological resources.
About TAITRA:
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is Taiwan's foremost trade promotion organization. TAITRA is a public-benefit corporation founded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs by uniting industry and commerce groups from the private sector with the purpose of helping them expand their global reach. Currently, TAITRA has a team of more than 1,300 trade professionals, both domestically and abroad. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA operates 5 local offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, as well as 63 branches worldwide. It has also signed cooperation agreements with 319 sister organizations that promote international trade. By forming a comprehensive trade services network that provides zero-time-difference and borderless real-time services, TAITRA continues to work with enterprises to jointly pursue the steady development of Taiwan's economy. It is the best partner for your success in business expansion.
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LONDON (AP) — Microsoft’s acquisition of game publisher Activision Blizzard faces antitrust scrutiny in the U.K., where competition regulators said Wednesday they’ve opened an initial inquiry into the $69 billion deal.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it has started looking into whether the tie-up would result “in a substantial lessening of competition” in the United Kingdom.
The U.S. tech giant announced in January that it was buying Activision Blizzard in a deal that would make it a bigger video game company than Nintendo but raised questions about its anti-competitive effects.
Microsoft makes the Xbox gaming system while Activision has created or acquired popular video games including Guitar Hero and the World of Warcraft franchise.
Microsoft said it expected the scrutiny and thought it appropriate for regulators to take a closer look at the deal.
“We have been clear about how we plan to run our gaming business and why we believe the deal will benefit gamers, developers, and the industry,” Microsoft’s corporate vice president and general counsel, Liz Tanzi, said in a prepared statement. “We’re committed to answering questions from regulators and ultimately believe a thorough review will help the deal close with broad confidence, and that it will be positive for competition.”
The U.K. watchdog will seek feedback on the acquisition from interested parties until July 20 and decide by Sept. 1 whether to escalate its investigation.
Tanzi said the company is confident the deal will close as expected in its 2023 fiscal year, which started in July.
The Competition and Markets Authority has a track record of scrutinizing, and sometimes preventing, big tech mergers and acquisitions.
The watchdog cleared Microsoft’s $16 billion deal to buy speech recognition company Nuance but blocked Facebook’s acquisition of the GIF-sharing platform Giphy and ordered the deal unwound, saying it hurt social media users and advertisers by stifling competition for animated images. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/microsofts-blizzard-activision-bid-faces-uk-antitrust-probe/ | 2022-07-06T17:34:44Z |
An interdisciplinary team of bioscientists have developed a novel formula that helps people live longer and healthier lives by restoring health at the cellular level.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderfeel® [www.getwonderfeel.com], a frontrunner in wellness biosciences, announces U.S. patent application, and largest human clinical trial for their launch of Youngr™, a revolutionary synthesis combining NMN, the most direct NAD precursor (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), with emergent antioxidants creating a predominant supplement to maximize healthspan. The result is a first of its kind patented solution to increase the production of NAD, which begins declining once adults are in their 30s, and is responsible for biological aging at the cellular level. The benefits of reversing this decline include improved cognition, energy levels, skin elasticity, overall organ health, and more (full benefits found here). Youngr™ is now available to order at www.getwonderfeel.com.
"From a historical perspective, we are at an inflection point in biosciences where we can advance people's well-being to unprecedented levels. To achieve such levels, a two pronged approach is crucial," says Baran Dilaver, Co-Founder of Wonderfeel®. "The first approach is to leverage recent discoveries to build our physiological health starting at the molecular level, and the second is by enhancing our happiness and mental fitness. Youngr™ is a breakthrough product addressing that anatomical approach while providing great benefits for brain health and cognition."
Longevity science is an emerging category poised to redefine the future of preventive healthcare. Scientists focused on optimizing healthspan – the period of life spent in good health and free from chronic disease – have proven that NAD plays a central role. The effects of its decline are recognized as the hallmarks of aging. With the launch of Youngr™, Wonderfeel has advanced that science for those who will benefit most – adults ages 35+.
Youngr™ NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) capsules deliver novel antioxidants for a multi-targeted approach designed to reduce oxidative stress, help prevent chronic disease, and stave off markers of aging. In addition to 900 mg of NMN, a daily serving delivers:
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- 100 mg of Resveratrol - Working jointly with NMN as a sirtuin activator, it's designed to boost mitochondrial activity, and allay metabolic disease. Studies have shown that resveratrol at a lower dose acts as an anti-apoptotic agent, thus increasing cell survival proteins.
Andrew Salzman, Harvard MD and Wonderfeel's chief scientist, piloted the core research behind Youngr™. A physician, inventor, and biomedical entrepreneur, Salzman has spent decades in drug discovery and development. In addition to 50 patents, Dr. Salzman is credited with a breakthrough discovery in cellular DNA repair, which led to the world's first clinical application for successfully treating breast cancer caused by mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, and is an expert in NAD science and genomic pathways.
"NMN alone is incredibly beneficial. But the ability of NMN and NAD to be effective in the cell is dependent on low oxidative stress," explains Dr. Andrew Salzman. "Oxidant stress is present at all times in our cells, particularly as we grow older. Fortunately, the antioxidants packaged into Youngr™ can shield our cells from much of that stress, meaning the NMN we're delivering is ultimately more effective."
Wonderfeel® partnered with Abinopharm, Inc, to analyze, interpret and release their preliminary findings from the largest double blind study conducted to date on the effects of NMN. According to Dr. Salzman, the results are promising, with men and women aged 40-65 who took various doses of NMN supplement showing significantly improved health scores and biomarkers.
For more information about Youngr™ and product news, visit: www.getwonderfeel.com
About Wonderfeel®
By combining the wonders of nature and science, Wonderfeel is on a mission to optimize the healthspan of humankind. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018, Wonderfeel is a team of pioneering doctors, creators, entrepreneurs, and scientists, who set out to accelerate wellness technologies through bioscience. Their products leverage the magic of the body's own regenerative systems, empowering individuals with safe solutions to help them live long, healthy lives.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shea Langeliers is headed to the Hall of Fame, even before his big league debut.
A 24-year-old catching prospect, Langeliers was voted MVP of the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday after homering and throwing out a runner trying to steal third base in the American League’s 6-4 victory.
His Victus Pro Reserved DT29 maple bat, size 34-32, is headed to Cooperstown.
“It’s crazy, I came into today just excited to be here,” Langeliers said.
New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner hit two-run homers in the third inning off San Francisco’s Kyle Harrison, who took the loss.
Dominguez, at 19 the second-youngest prospect at the game behind Miami pitcher Eury Pérez, tied the score 3-3 with his 415-foot drive on a slider at the letters. Wallner homered three batters later on hanging sinke r for a 5-3 lead, a 115.3 mph drive hit harder than any home run by the major league Twins this year.
‘In an ideal world, that’s what I would have done,” Wallner said.
Langeliers added a solo homer in the fourth on a hanging changeup from Atlanta’s Jared Shuster. Langeliers caught Shuster last year at Double-A Mississippi, before Oakland acquired Langeliers in the March trade that sent first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta.
“I know how good he is,” Langeliers said. “He made my job really easy catching last year. It was cool being on the other side of it.”
He threw out Corbin Carroll, the No. 3 overall prospect, trying to steal third.
What was more satisfying?
“Throwing the runner out, for sure,” Langeliers said.
The Futures Game attracts top prospects. Julio Rodríguez played in last year’s game and is the youngest All-Star this year at 21, also picked for Monday night’s Home Run Derby.
Jack Leiter, son of former major league pitcher Al Leiter, threw a 1-2-3 fourth, Selected second overall by Texas in last year’s draft, Leiter reached 97.5 mph.
Darren Baker, son of Houston manager Dusty Baker, entered in the fifth and hit a liner that Chicago White Sox center fielder Oscar Colas grabbed with a tumbling catch.
Toronto’s Yosver Zulueta faced one batter and got the win, retiring the Mets’ Francisco Álvarez on a grounder that ended the third.
The teams played at Dodger Stadium, three days before the All-Star Game is held at the park.
Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer hit a ninth-inning sacrifice fly that Oakland’s Denzel Clark caught against the eight-field wall. The Yankees’ Ken Waldichuk got the save by retiring the Brewers’ Jackson Chourio on a flyout.
Players, excited to be in a big league ballpark, watched while hanging over the dugout railings. Agent Scott Boras and his staff filled the first row a section behind home plate.
Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller struck out three in the first: Dominguez on a changeup, Anthony Volpe on a curveball and Wallner on a changeup.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn made a 100.5 mph to first to throw out Houston’s Yainer Diaz in the second inning, faster than any throw in a big league game since Statcast started in 2015. The big league high is 97.8 mph by Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz on Thursday.
Texas prospect Dustin Harris had an RBI single in the first off Miller, but the NL built a 3-1 lead in the second after the Dodgers’ Diego Cartaya hit a two-out fly to the center field warning track was dropped by Dominguez on the warning track for a two-run error. San Diego’s Robert Hassell III followed with an RBI single that chased Hunter Brown.
Dominguez, who learned Thursday he is being promoted from Tampa to Hudson Valley, was relieved when he homered.
“My mind said: Everybody forget this error,” he said.
WEB GEM
Cleveland’s George Valera ran into deep left to rob Hassell of a run-scoring extra-base hit in the first.
THWACK
Tony, Olivier and Emmy Award winner Bryan Cranston took a line drive to a shoulder off the bat of Grammy Award winner Anthony Ramos during batting practice before the celebrity softball game.
“It’s definitely going to bruise,” Cranston said after recovering in his trailer. “I might be more of a cheerleader in this game.”
Actor Simu Liu on his softball ability: “I’m all athleticism, zero technique.”
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AP freelance writer Jolene Latimer contributed to this report.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Sarasota is looking for a new city seal.
A call for entries is urging the community to participate in Sarasota’s evolving brand.
To submit entries online and view contest guidelines, visit brandsarasota.com. Seal Application Open: May 1 - June 15, 2022
Entries will be available for viewing by the public online as they are received.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog has found a “substantial likelihood” the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at a federal women’s prison in California that has already been under scrutiny for rampant sexual abuse of inmates.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel now wants Attorney General Merrick Garland to step in to investigate the allegations after multiple whistleblower complaints were filed earlier this year. The office detailed its findings in a letter this past week and has asked Garland to submit a report within 60 days.
The whistleblower complaints, filed by union officials at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, alleged that senior Bureau of Prisons officials had failed to act to resolve the allegations of workplace contamination. The union had repeatedly complained that correctional officers and other prison workers and inmates were being exposed to potentially hazardous mold and asbestos but says those concerns were ignored.
“Management’s failure to address unsafe and dangerous working conditions at FCI Dublin has put the health and safety of both employees and inmates at considerable risk,” Dublin union president Edward Canales said. “We look forward to the outcome of this investigation, which we hope will result in the unsafe conditions being remedied and appropriate disciplinary actions being taken against the managers who failed to act.”
The Justice Department has already been investigating serious misconduct at Dublin, where five employees — including the former warden — have been charged with sexually abusing inmates. An Associated Press investigation this year revealed a pattern of sexual misconduct and detailed a toxic culture that enabled it to continue for years.
After the AP’s investigation was published, whistleblowers at the prison said they were being attacked for speaking up. The Bureau of Prisons launched a task force of 18 senior executives who visited the prison in March to assess the conditions there and work to reform the facility. The agency’s director, Michael Carvajal, also visited the prison.
The Justice Department said Saturday it had received the letter and “appreciates OSC’s responsiveness to these concerns.” It said the Bureau of Prisons was “addressing concerns raised by staff at Dublin and working to ensure that all facilities are operating under safe, healthy conditions.”
In a statement, the Bureau of Prisons said its staff members perform weekly fire, safety and sanitation inspections and staff members are encouraged to report unsafe or unhealth conditions to their supervisors. It said anyone who believes that such a condition exists could report it to the warden, other prison system officials or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
“All safety concerns reported by staff at Dublin are being addressed,” Bureau of Prisons spokesman Emery Nelson said in a statement.
The Office of Special Counsel said that while it found “a substantial likelihood of wrongdoing” based on the complaint that was filed, the referral to Garland does not constitute its final determination. The case remains open until the agency submits its final report, which is then forwarded to President Joe Biden and Congress.
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ATLANTA, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a month dedicated to giving a voice to the brain tumor community and raising awareness for a cure. As the largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research and leading champion for families and survivors battling this disease, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.curethekids.org) is marking this year's Brain Tumor Awareness Month by shining a light on brain cancer's impact on tens of thousands of children, teens, and survivors across the country.
Unlike other forms of cancer, which have higher survival rates thanks to the medical advancements of the last century, current treatment approaches are not effective on most types of pediatric brain tumors. Brain tumors represent the no. 1 cause of cancer deaths among children, and survivors are left with lifelong side effects because of treatments' impact on their brain development. Additionally, because the patient population is small, large-scale investments to improve pediatric brain tumor patients' survival rates and quality of life often take the backseat to other cancer types and diseases.
PBTF's Brain Tumor Awareness Month campaign "Pediatric Brain Tumors Have a Name" shows that children with brain tumors are more than a statistic. They have a name and story to tell beyond their diagnosis, and we call on the public to help us write the next chapter for every child battling brain cancer.
"A pediatric cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on a child's life, but it does not mean they've lost their potential or that it's the only thing that defines them," shared professional musician and childhood brain tumor survivor Zack Pomerleau in a recent interview with PBTF. "As a child, I was seen as the sick kid who had talent, instead of just a talented kid. My illness had nothing to do with my talent. While my diagnosis is a part of my story that's given me my perspective today, my talent and love for music are what I want to be known for."
PBTF helps pediatric brain tumor patients, families, and survivors like Zack realize their full potential by:
- Funding pioneering scientific and public health research: PBTF's leadership has transformed the pediatric brain tumor landscape, resulting in an improved understanding of the more than 100 types of brain tumors, new therapies and technologies, and multi-million-dollar grants that multiply our impact and lead to more clinical trials. Find out how PBTF's recent funding of the University of Michigan's Koschmann Lab helped discover a way to provide doctors faster, more accurate test results for children battling the most aggressive, highest risk brain tumors.
- Providing families with expert information from the moment symptoms start: No parent is prepared to hear their child has a brain tumor. PBTF is the preferred first point of contact for newly diagnosed families offering essential information informed by leading experts in the field and patient families' experiences. On May 19, PBTF will host a Brain Tumor Awareness Month webinar for patient families and health care professionals exploring biomarkers' potential to help families navigate a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis and treatment.
- Addressing disparities of care within the pediatric brain tumor population: Tragically, racial, social, and economic disparities result in many children with brain tumors not having access to the healthcare they need. The financial costs of treatment frequently worsen existing inequities. PBTF works closely with caregivers and healthcare partners to address the impact that financial insecurity, language, geography, race, and ethnicity have on children's survival and families' quality of life through programs like our emergency financial assistance Butterfly Fund. In response to rising gas prices, PBTF has launched a new program in partnership with five children's hospitals to offset travel expenses for families driving back and forth to medical treatments and appointments.
- Connecting survivors to effective follow-up care: Pediatric brain tumor survivors face a variety of physical, cognitive, and social challenges that increase and worsen over time. When a survivor reaches adulthood, resources that patients and families depend on frequently disappear, and many are lost to follow-up care entirely. PBTF equips survivors and family members with tools to navigate the effects of pediatric brain tumor treatment, including relationships with loved ones, challenges in school or work, and long-term care.
Curing pediatric brain tumors is a mission PBTF can't tackle alone. We're grateful for organizations like Bayer who are supporting our efforts this May to reach more patient families and spread awareness about pediatric brain tumors:
"This Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Bayer is proud to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation – who have spent decades making continuous strides in addressing the needs of this oftentimes underserved patient population," said Nelson Ambrogio, Senior Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Oncology at Bayer. "In line with Bayer's commitment to advance treatment options for pediatric and rare cancers, we recognize the importance of providing education and support for patients and their families facing this devastating disease."
Visit www.curethekids.org/stay-connected to learn more about pediatric brain tumors, resources for families, and how to get involved during Brain Tumor Awareness Month and beyond.
About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Every day, 13 children and teens are diagnosed with a brain tumor, the deadliest childhood cancer. Every day after, they're in a fight for their life. It's a fight the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is here to help families win. A leader in the brain tumor and childhood cancer communities, PBTF's mission of Care. Cure. Thrive. reflects our commitment to curing all pediatric brain tumors and transforming how children and their families are cared for. Since 1991, PBTF has provided strategic leadership and funding to accelerate the number of targeted therapies for children battling brain tumors today, while equipping families with the patient-family education, financial relief, and emotional support they need to navigate their child's journey. A world without childhood brain tumors is possible when we work together to put kids first. Learn more at www.curethekids.org.
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Continued Momentum with Second AAA-Rated Securitization of 2022 Following Strong Business Performance
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $375 million securitization ("OCTL 2022-2") collateralized by its fixed-rate installment powersports loans. This transaction, Octane's second securitization of 2022 and sixth since launching the program in December 2019, follows a period of record-breaking success for the company.
OCTL 2022-2 issued four classes of fixed-rate notes: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D, which Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)* and Standard & Poor's (S&P)** rated as AAA/AA(sf), AA/AA-(sf), A/A(sf), and BBB/BBB(sf), respectively in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Through this issuance, the company continued to diversify its investor base with new investors, which is a testament to the strength and growth of the program. Additionally, due to significant investor demand, Octane was able to secure an upsize of the transaction from an initial target issuance of $300 million to $375 million in notes. J.P. Morgan acted as lead bookrunner and structuring agent, with Credit Suisse and Truist Securities as joint bookrunners.
Steven Fernald, Chief Financial Officer at Octane, said: "Our ability to attract and retain such a diverse mix of institutional investor partners is particularly notable in the current market environment. We are grateful for their continued support, which also better positions us to connect people with their passions and make buying better through our revolutionary, end-to-end digital experience."
This issuance follows a period of consistent, strong performance for Octane. The company overcame inventory constraints and other headwinds to solidify its position as one of the top three non-captive lenders in the industry. During the first half of 2022, it increased originations by 67% year over year through its in-house lender Roadrunner Financial, Inc., and increased fundings in its consumer channel by 80% year over year. Over the same period, Octane entered two new markets, tractors and trailers, signed new OEM partnerships, and launched new products to increase the speed and ease of buying.
Octane's first asset-backed securitization of 2022, OCTL 2022-1, a $375 million transaction which closed in May, also received a AAA-rating from KBRA and was upsized from an initial $275 million target issuance. The company has completed nearly $1.9 billion of asset-backed securitizations to-date.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
*KBRA's ratings are subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth in the related report and KBRA's website, which you should review and understand, and can be accessed here.
**The full analysis for S&P's ratings, including any updates, which you should review and understand, is available on standardandpoors.com and can be accessed here.
About Octane:
Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - including powersports vehicles and outdoor power equipment - fast, easy, and accessible.
Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing.
Founded in 2014, we're a remote-first company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. Visit www.octane.co.
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Police: Suspect in Oklahoma deputy shooting planned to kill
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:01 PM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police say the man suspected of fatally shooting an Oklahoma deputy sheriff and wounding another planned to kill law enforcement officers.
Oklahoma City police Chief Wade Gourley said Tuesday that evidence inside the home where Benjamin Plank was showed he was “100%” ready to kill any officer.
Plank was arrested on murder, shooting with intent to kill and other warrants after the Monday shooting death of Oklahoma County Deputy Bobby Swartz and wounding of Deputy Mark Johns.
Sheriff Tommie Johnson III said the deputies were serving eviction papers when they were shot. Jail records do not list an attorney who could speak on Plank’s behalf.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN), a real estate investment trust, today announced that Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective August 17, 2022.
Steve Horn, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are delighted to have Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy join our Board. Her experience with SeaWorld Entertainment, Cross Country Healthcare and Ernst & Young will bring a fresh perspective and valuable insight as we continue to grow the company."
"I'm pleased to join Steve in welcoming Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy to the Board of Directors of National Retail Properties," said Steve Cosler, Chairman. "Her complementary skills will further strengthen our Board as we continue to move the company forward."
Ms. Castro Gulacsy has worked for SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. since 2013, where she is currently providing CFO transition services and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from May 2021. Prior to that, she served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President, Financial Reporting, and Director, Financial Reporting. Previously, Ms. Castro Gulacsy was at Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a publicly traded healthcare staffing company, from 2002 to 2013 where she most recently served as their Chief Accounting Officer, and earlier worked at Ernst & Young LLP where she most recently served as an audit manager. Ms. Castro Gulacsy currently serves on the audit committee for IAAPA, a global association for the theme park industry. Additionally, Ms. Castro Gulacsy previously served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Ms. Castro Gulacsy is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
National Retail Properties invests primarily in high-quality retail properties subject generally to long-term, net leases. As of June 30, 2022, the company owned 3,305 properties in 48 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 33.8 million square feet and with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.6 years. For more information on the company, visit www.nnnreit.com.
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All profits arising from donations on GoFundMe during the promotional flight are going to the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Alzheimer Association of the U.S.
MIAMI and TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "In the days leading up to and then during the flight itself, we're calling for everyone to tweet a video saying, "Stop Elder Abuse", or donate to Alzheimer Research", says Mike Bremner, Lead of the Elder Abuse Awareness Flight.
"Politicians and Law Makers need to see the faces and hear the voices of Elder Abuse victims. Sadly, many have dementia and Alzheimer's", Bremner continues.
Upon arrival in Niagara Falls on June 15th, the small jet will be joined by 4 Harvard Aircraft from The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association. At noon that day, the 4 Harvard's will fly around the Niagara Area, in formation, with trailing smoke.
After a quick fuel stop, the formation will continue along the shore of Lake Ontario, fly over downtown Toronto, and circle the CN Tower.
The Elder Abuse Awareness Flight will conclude on June 21st, with a 3-aircraft fly over, with trailing smoke, over the Orange County area in Southern California.
"June 21st is the longest day of the year. The Alzheimer Association of the U.S. has a promotion called "The Longest Day". That promotion calls for everyone to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their own. This is ours. It also fits well with our Elder Abuse Awareness efforts." comments Bremner.
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In-form Crystal Palace routs Arsenal 3-0 in Premier League
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace dominated from the start to beat Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday as Patrick Vieira’s side dealt his former team a big blow in the fight for a top-four finish. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew put the Eagles in control after 24 minutes and Wilfried Zaha’s second-half penalty added deserved gloss to the score for the hosts, who extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions and moved up to ninth in the table. For Arsenal, the loss means it’s now behind fourth-place Tottenham on goal difference, albeit with a game in hand. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/04/in-form-crystal-palace-routs-arsenal-3-0-in-premier-league/ | 2022-04-04T22:52:12Z |
Guesty integrates YieldPlanet's synergetic technology directly into the Guesty platform to offer enhanced capabilities for hospitality distribution, revenue management and additional short-term rental and hotel OTA connections on the Guesty Distribution Hub
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guesty, the leading property management platform for the short-term rental and hospitality industry, today announced the acquisition of hotel-focused revenue and distribution platform, YieldPlanet. The acquisition expands Guesty's offerings and capabilities for traditional hotels, with YieldPlanet's technology integrated within the Guesty platform. Unveiling a new Guesty Distribution Hub, the platform will add direct OTA connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google's Hotel & Vacation Rental Search Products, and will allow hospitality operators to manage a classic hotel repertoire, revenue and vacation rental offerings from one dashboard.
The YieldPlanet acquisition and launch of Guesty Distribution Hub comes upon the heels of Guesty's recent $170 million funding round, from top-tier investors Apax Digital Funds, MSD Partners and Sixth Street Growth, with existing investors Viola Growth and Flashpoint also participating. The capital signals investor confidence in the continued growth of the travel and alternative accommodation industry, and is an endorsement of Guesty's pioneering technology, long-term strategy and position as market leader in the hospitality and property management software sector.
"With PMCs competing for diverse consumers and travel personas seeking every accommodation under the sun, we are thrilled to offer additional distribution for our Guesty users through direct integration of YieldPlanet and the formation of the Guesty Distribution Hub," says Yair Holtzer, VP of Strategy at Guesty. "Guesty will offer direct integration with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google's suite of Travel Search products, joining our already impressive OTA integration with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Agoda, and misterb&b. We will also maintain additional integrations through our valued partnerships. The product enhancements solidify Guesty's status as the leading flexible Property Management Platform."
Guesty Distribution Hub is the first ever fully holistic hospitality distribution solution. Guesty customers will now access hundreds of hotel and short-term rental distribution channels (Booking Engine, Metasearch, OTA, and GDS), along with integrated financial tools from one dashboard.
"Joining forces with Guesty marks an exciting new chapter for YieldPlanet, allowing us to strengthen and scale our revenue and channel management solutions," says Claudio Limacher, CEO of YieldPlanet. "We will continue to grow YieldPlanet and will now offer direct distribution from within Guesty's platform, offering their clients exciting new opportunities to grow and expand their businesses."
"YieldPlanet's technology, expertise, R&D team, and hotel-focus were a natural fit to join the Guesty family and continue our long-term goal to become the one-stop shop for the hospitality and short-term rental ecosystem," says Amiad Soto, CEO & Co-Founder of Guesty. "YieldPlanet's technology within the Guesty platform, offers best-in-class revenue management, along with its price optimizer product for hotels. Our customers now have access to the widest distribution options on the market from one single dashboard."
About Guesty:
Guesty is the world's leading property management platform for the short-term, vacation rental and hospitality industry. Serving everyone from hosts to hotel brands, customers utilize Guesty's platform and solutions to centralize their reservations, guest communication, operational tasks, cleaning management and more across all the major booking OTA channels, including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Agoda, direct booking websites and more. With 14 offices serving customers worldwide, Guesty empowers hospitality operators to save time and resources so that they can focus on maximizing occupancy, ensuring a great guest experience, and growing their business.
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YieldPlanet is a SaaS provider delivering travel technology solutions for revenue and distribution management. The company's easy-to-use solutions synchronize with property management software to provide a single point of control for channels, reducing labor time, administrative cost and increasing distribution. The company services more than 4,000 clients in over 85 countries around the world, with offices in Spain, Switzerland and Poland.
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DETROIT, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of the 22nd annual North American Automotive OEM - Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study were released today by Plante Moran. The study shows in spite of supply chain shortages and production volatility, transition pains to electric vehicles, logistics constraints, and increasing raw material costs impacting automakers and suppliers, two of the six major U.S. OEMs made substantial improvement in their WRI® scores and two held steady, while two others fell – one significantly.
Toyota, in the top position, dropped 2 points to 345, while Honda gained 18 points and rose to 334, narrowing the gap between first and second to 11 points. GM fell 2 points to 287, maintaining its gap to Toyota while increasing its lead over Ford as Ford fell 7 points to 242. Nissan improved 8 points to 219, closing in on the top four OEMs. Stellantis dropped 42 points to 128 (see Figure 1).
Most improved overall this year were Honda and Nissan. The spread from highest (Toyota 345) to lowest (Stellantis 128) was 217 points, the greatest since 2008 spread of 206 between the same two automakers. But the numbers don't tell the whole story.
"The industry was hit with unprecedented challenges this past year that created tensions with suppliers that will only get worse if they're not resolved," said Dave Andrea, Principal in Plante Moran's Strategy and Automotive & Mobility Consulting Practice, which conducts the annual study. "Combine the supply chain disruptions with the accelerating shift to EVs that will negatively impact many suppliers, and OEM supplier relations could become unnecessarily strained unless this transition is handled in an open and honest manner."
TRUST AND TIMELY COMMUNICATION KEY
The key to mutual success in OEM-supplier relations is trust, said Andrea, and trust is based on three factors: setting realistic expectations; delivering on commitments; and sharing information.
Trust goes both ways, he said. "Companies get out what they put in. In the new world of scarce resources with numerous customer opportunities, the supplier has to ask himself: who would I rather do business with, my customer of choice? And the answer comes down to three questions: Who do I trust? Where will I get the best return on investment? And, what is the prospect for future business? And the OEMs are equally dependent on suppliers they can trust."
"The OEMs really need to focus on more transparency and better communication. They need to better align purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing to achieve the same goals – improved communication, efficiency and speed – in order to take cost and time out of the entire supply chain while helping suppliers achieve their cost and financial performance goals as well. These processes must become more agile and streamlined to benefit both the OEM and supplier. If done property, it's win-win, and setting realistic goals, fulfilling commitments, and sharing information openly and honestly doesn't cost any money."
FASTER RESOLUTION OF ISSUES
Andrea listed areas of on-going concern to suppliers that could be resolved if given priority and if resolved would greatly benefit both the suppliers and the automakers. They include:
- Eliminating lengthy delays on piece part and tooling price disputes: This year showed there is likely to be more, not fewer, price disputes. These will require better methods to close disputes more quickly to enable OEMs and suppliers to understand cash flow implications and deal with production and launch issues. Key issue: the need for local autonomy and decision making to speed the process.
- Handling volatile production schedules: Supply chain shortages, as well as emerging build-to-order strategies, will require new capabilities to make long-term contracts and production release systems accommodate more flexible production. Key issue: Purchasing contracts and production scheduling need to align with "war room production optimization" decisions.
- Sharing price and other market risks: Volatile market conditions for both common and more exotic materials such as lithium, cobalt, etc., increase risk for both parties and are taxing conventional contractual processes and traditional industry practices such as the annual "productivity" ask. Key issue: Misalignment between purchasing, finance, logistics, manufacturing, and other functions that creates friction rather than minimizing risk.
- Developing bench strength: High turnover among OEM purchasing staffs and buyers cause unnecessary delays in decision-making, approvals, and changes requiring other OEM function buy-in. Key issue: executive rotation may have unintended consequences when decisions are required so frequently that knowledge and familiarity outweigh the risk of "being too friendly."
- Recognizing supplier relations is everyone's responsibility: OEMs that increased or maintained their WRI scores in the chaos of 2021 had the cooperation of engineering to support material substitution, finance to support constrained cash flows, and manufacturing to accommodate required logistics patterns. Key issue: supplier relations is not the responsibility of only purchasing. Like quality, it is "everyone's" job, and poor supplier relations often indicates structural and process problems at the OEM.
"All of these typical problems can be resolved"," said Andrea. "Look how fast and successfully automakers switched to the production of Covid face masks and respirators. When there's corporate commitment, things get done – fast. These are not complicated issues. And if resolved, the automakers will be more profitable, improve vehicle launches, reduce warranty claims and recalls, and better positioned to transition to EVs."
The WRI is important because it measures the OEM purchasing organization's capacity and capability not only to handle day-to-day business, but also their ability to respond to unexpected market disruptions like those faced by automakers this past year. The OEM buyer is on the front line here, but so is the supplier.
HONDA EXCELS IN PURCHASING EFFECTIVENESS
Honda built its gains on "purchasing effectiveness" which involves timely communi-cation, resolving issues, and buyer accessibility among other characteristics shown in Table 1. In Overall OEM Purchasing Organization Effectiveness Honda lead in six of the seven categories with a composite average score of 3.45. Toyota remained in second, tying its last year score of 3.30; GM dropped slightly but remained in third place with 3.20; Ford remained in fourth at 2.86. Nissan was up slightly at 2.79; and Stellantis dropped significantly to 2.23.
In additional detail behind the Purchasing Organization Effectiveness factors, suppliers identified Honda's gain came with buyer improvements in commercial knowledge, communication of business strategy, and buyer accessibility. Toyota buyers dropped slightly in timely communication, resolving unanticipated material cost increases, and buyer knowledge. Toyota offset these dips with small gains in effective involvement in product development, resolving tooling payment issues, and buyer effectiveness in resolving issues. GM buyers fell slightly in three key areas: knowledge of supplier products and services, sharing information in a timely manner, and timely resolution of issues. Ford buyers dropped significantly in commercial knowledge, sharing long-term purchasing strategy, and timely resolution of issues. And Nissan gained in three areas: buyer commercial knowledge, sharing OEM's strategy, and integrity.
"The automakers will have to continue building on these fundamentals to survive near-term parts shortages like the scarcity of microchips, and truly deepen supplier relations to support the transition to electric vehicles which could involve taking more technologies in-house, making new acquisitions or forming partnerships to gain technical capability or to manufacture parts and components. These industry challenges put more pressure suppliers and on OEMs to respond and resolve issues faster."
WRI CORNERSTONE: OEM-SUPPLIER TRUST AND COMMUNICATION
The Study has shown the cornerstone of good working relations to be trust and communication, particularly important factors in the current uncertain business environment with billions of dollars and thousands of jobs at stake. Figure 2 shows Trust of the company in general, and substantial gains for Honda and Nissan with Ford down slightly and Stellantis down substantially. Note how the Trust rankings track the overall WRI rankings.
Figure 3 show supplier trust of the Buyer where Nissan, Honda and Toyota made gains. Off a significant gain in 2021, GM was down in 2022 but is still rated above its 2020 level. Ford has been down each year since 2020, while Stellantis was also down significantly.
BUYERS PLAY A KEY ROLE
Continuing the focus on the key role of buyers in the overall WRI score, the Buyer Characteristics Index (see Figure 4) specifically ranks their performance. The BCI™ focuses on key attributes such as the buyer's knowledge, communication, and overall working characteristics such as integrity and trust. Organizational changes can affect this measure, as does the pressure of the changing business environment. Even so, Honda and Toyota were ranked one and two and are improving, while GM was in third place and trending down. There was a significant gap to the next group of Ford and Nissan, with Ford trending significantly downward and Nissan on the upswing. "The buyers, while always on the front line, play an essential role in improving communication frequency, transparency and accuracy"," said Andrea.
PURCHASING AREA WRI®
The rankings in the overall WRI® provide high-level insight, but the study also delves deeply into OEMs' specific purchasing areas. By examining each specific area, management can determine where improvements are needed. As shown in Table 2 above, Toyota ranks best in five of the eight specific purchasing areas, with Honda best in the other three. It is especially noteworthy that in the two most important areas going forward -- autonomous vehicles and EVs -- Toyota ranked highest in EV & Hybrid Powertrain and in Electrical & Electronics.
For years, Toyota has led the industry in supplier relations. As Table 3 shows, Toyota was first in three of four indexes – but Honda is moving up. Toyota is also the automaker that suppliers prefer to work with, and receives the benefits that go with that preference. But Toyota's WRI line has essentially been flat since 2015. That could change, with Honda showing new commitment to improving its WRI ranking, said Andrea.
About the Working Relations Index® Study
Now in its 22nd year, the 2022 North American Automotive OEM-Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index® Study was conducted by Plante Moran from mid-February to mid-April. Respondents are salespersons from Tier-1 suppliers serving the Top 3 Detroit and Top 3 Japanese automakers. The annual study tracks supplier perceptions of working relations with their automaker customers in which they rate them across the eight major purchasing areas broken down into 20 commodity areas. The results of the study are used to calculate the WRI® which can then be used to calculate the economic value of working relations based on a proprietary economic model.
Respondents were 673 salespersons from 436 Tier-1 suppliers, representing about 50% of the six OEMs' annual buy. The sales personnel provided data on 2,226 buying situations (e.g., supplying brake systems to Ford, tires to Toyota, seats to GM). Demographically, the supplier-respondents represent 41 of the Top 50 NA suppliers and 71 of the Top 100 NA suppliers.
The study was founded in 2001 by Dr. John Henke, CEO of Planning Perspectives, Inc., and acquired by Plante Moran in 2019. The study is watched carefully by automakers because their supplier relations rating on the Working Relations Index® (WRI®) is highly correlated to the benefits that the OEM receives from its suppliers, including better pricing, more investment in innovation and technology, more sharing of technology, and better supplier support, all of which contribute to the OEM's operating profit and competitive strength.
About Plante Moran: Recognized as a leader in automotive and mobility strategy, Plante Moran is among the nation's largest accounting, tax and consulting firms and provides a full line of services to organizations across many industry segments. Plante Moran is among the nation's largest accounting, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms and provides a full line of business analytics and data management services to private and public sector organizations. Plante Moran has a staff of more than 3,300 professionals throughout the United States with international offices in Shanghai, China; Monterrey, Mexico; Mumbai, India; and Tokyo, Japan. Plante Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including Fortune magazine, as one of the country's best places to work. For more information, visit plantemoran.com.
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DUBLIN, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced today that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:40 p.m. PT (5:40 p.m. ET/10:40 p.m. BST). The live webcast may be accessed under the Investors tab on www.alkermes.com and will be archived for 14 days.
Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products focused on alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes' website at www.alkermes.com.
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HOUSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Clean Energy, Inc. (OTC PINK: GCEI) has received a commitment from Black & Veatch, a Tier 1 Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company ("EPC"). For over 50 years, Black & Veatch has developed and delivered hydrogen production projects using various generation technologies and is a global leader in hydrogen project development. Global Clean Energy will be using Green Hydrogen (hydrogen generated by renewable energy powered hydrolysis) to offset our future plant's grid electricity demand.
Further, Global Clean Energy is negotiating the terms of hiring Black & Veatch as its EPC contractor. The decision to hire Black & Veatch was based on their first project assignment completed for Global Clean Energy, its experience and shared goals to provide clean energy without harming the environment and the worldwide coverage Black & Veatch provides.
Global Clean Energy continues working to become the world leader in waste to fuel and recovered carbon black production from tires. The addition of Black & Veatch, with their vast knowledge of waste to fuels projects and world-wide coverage is another important step toward reaching our goal of building a portfolio of waste tires to fuels and recovered carbon black (rCB) projects throughout the world…a mission that has taken over five years of devotion and effort from our dedicated Global Clean Energy's team in order to reach this milestone.
"GCE is thrilled to be working with Black & Veatch. We are confident by adding their expertise to our team's efforts, we will succeed at the very highest levels" says Steven R. Mann, CEO Global Clean Energy, Inc., "We believe the time is right, under the current economic market and energy conditions, Green Energy investments will remain very attractive to the investment community. With the U.S. rapidly becoming the number one energy producer in the world, the momentum of investment capital and investor interest in Green Energy projects will remain strong for many years to come."
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is one of the leading boutique heli-skiing operators in Canada, with exclusive tenure on British Columbia's "powder highway" in the desirable Selkirk and Purcell mountains. Built on the foundation of a highly curated and tailored heli-skiing experience, discerning guests from around the world enjoy the endless vertical adventures offered in one of Canada's snowiest destinations. Heather Mountain Lodge is strategically situated along the Trans Canada Highway near the East Gate of Glacier National Park and provides a complementary operating base for heli-skiing, alongside luxurious accommodations and amenities.
With an operating legacy and impeccable safety record spanning 34 years, the Porter family has grown the business to be among the leaders in the boutique heli-skiing market, dedicating themselves to delivering "Best Day Ever" adventures to small groups with personalized service and care. With an increasing demand for heli-skiing adventures, the Porter family is exploring potential growth opportunities. The Porter family has exclusively retained CBRE Limited to explore strategic financing and partnership options for the future expansion and growth opportunities of its business. "We are confident that CBRE's Alternative Assets Group understands the unique considerations of our prestigious adventure tourism business and complementary off-the-grid lodge, with the experienced team to deliver the right solution for our needs moving forward." – Greg Porter, owner of Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge.
"The pandemic has further emboldened the demand and overall excitement to discover remote and unique destinations, driving strong growth in heli-skiing adventures and leisure demand for off-the-grid destinations. CBRE is excited to be aligned with the Porter family, to bring capital forward that will continue to build on the legacy established by Maaike & Greg for over 20 years."
– Mark Sparrow, Executive Vice President and Head of CBRE's Alternative Assets Group.
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Police: 70-year-old crossing guard dies days after being hit by SUV
YUMA, Ariz. (Gray News) - A 70-year-old crossing guard in Arizona died this week after she was hit by an SUV while on duty.
The Yuma Police Department reports Maria Cecilia Chavez was working as a school crossing guard near the intersection of 24th Street and 8th Avenue on Sept. 1 when a Toyota RAV4 struck her.
Chavez was taken to the hospital, but died from her injuries on Tuesday.
According to authorities, a 60-year-old woman was driving the Toyota and hit Chavez while making a left turn.
Police said alcohol or speed didn’t appear to be factors in the crash.
Yuma police said the 70-year-old crossing guard was wearing a reflective vest. No children were injured.
The incident remains under investigation, and police urged anyone with further information to contact the department at 928-783-4421.
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Success is fueled by growing demand for fair and consistent hiring practices that efficiently identify qualified talent.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeSignal, the leading technical interview and assessment platform, is pleased to announce continued momentum in 2022 with strong quarter over quarter revenue growth, significant product adoption, the addition of strategic team members, and prominent industry recognition.
CodeSignal Tech Screen, a replacement for first-round technical phone screens, has seen significant adoption amongst existing and new customers. Tech Screen is a human-led, computer-scored interview with questions validated by Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychologists, designed to objectively identify qualified candidates and create a positive candidate experience. Tech Screen customers have reported seeing an increase in candidate quality and experiencing a significant reduction in engineering hours required for interviewing tasks. One marquee client reported an on-site-to-offer increase of 45%--indicating an improvement in candidate quality-- and total reduction of more than 14,000 Engineering hours, which amounts to over $3 million in cost savings.
In the first half of 2022, CodeSignal has grown its number of employees by 42 percent, doubling its Skills Evaluation Lab. The Skills Evaluation Lab is made up of the company's teams of PhD-level IO Psychologists and Assessment Design Engineers—engineers from diverse disciplines trained in best practices for creating fair and relevant technical interview questions to assess candidates for many different roles. Members of the Skills Evaluation Lab develop, validate, maintain, and ensure compliance for CodeSignal's Tech Screen and Pre-Screen assessments, as well as technical evaluations for live interviews.
"The growth of our IO Psychology and Assessment Design Engineering teams has allowed us to expand our library of Skills Evaluation Frameworks, enabling CodeSignal customers to consistently identify qualified candidates with role-relevant assessments," says Peter Lu, VP of Customer Experience & Solutions Engineering. "Our customers are able to reduce bias in their hiring practices and create a more equitable process by replacing manual resume reviews and technical screens with our framework-based evaluations."
CodeSignal has also expanded the executive team to include Arturo Marin, the SVP, WW Sales. Marin joins the CodeSignal executive team, bringing over twenty years of experience, having led successful sales teams at SAP, PTC, Cisco Meraki, AppDynamics, and most recently, Harness.
"It has been a rewarding experience to see the growth of our company supporting our mission to democratize the hiring process and help companies go beyond the noise of resumes and bad interview practices," said Tigran Sloyan, CEO and co-founder of CodeSignal. "We've experienced this growth organically, and now with the addition of Arturo Marin and the passion and experience he brings to the organization, we're supercharging our ability to help all companies achieve their hiring goals with fair and consistent recruiting practices to find the best talent."
- Announced the general availability of an expanded Skills Evaluation Frameworks library, including the release of two additional role-relevant assessments: the Industry Coding Framework for mid-to-senior level software engineers, and the Front-End Development Framework for front-end software engineering roles.
- The formation of the IO Psychology-led Skills Evaluation Lab, which develops, validates, maintains, and ensures compliance for CodeSignal's Tech Screen and Pre-Screen assessments, as well as coding questions for live interviews.
- The publication and positive reception of CodeSignal's second annual University Ranking Report, a university ranking based on students objective coding skills
- Announced a partnership with ColorStack to increase the number of Black and LatinX developers in Tech. Launched a training program to help members hone their coding and interview preparation skills.
- CodeSignal ranked #1 in Overall Results, Implementation, and Usability on G2 in the Technical Skills Screening category
- Received "Top Rated" award in TrustRadius's Technical Skills Assessment category
- Included in Gartner Peer Insights's new Video Interview Software market category, with in-depth peer reviews rigorously vetted by Gartner.
- Sylvia Mol, Assessment Research, Team Lead and Head of the Skills Evaluation Lab, hosted a Society for Industry and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) panel on behavioral and technical assessments in practice with leaders from Amazon, TikTok, and Roblox.
- Tigran Solyan delivered the Mainstage address on inclusive Hiring Practice at Greenhouse Open.
- Recognized in Built In's Best Places to Work 2022
CodeSignal is the leading technical interview and assessment solution, helping the world #GoBeyondResumes to hire high-quality and diverse technical talent. Talent Acquisition teams and engineering leaders use CodeSignal's skills evaluation frameworks to tap into underrepresented pools of candidates, save valuable engineering resources, increase speed-to-hire, and increase candidate pipeline yield.
Founded in 2015, CodeSignal is trusted by innovative tech firms, financial services institutions, and the largest enterprises including Robinhood, Instacart, Uber, Netflix, Zoom, Meta, Pinterest, Block, and Capital One.
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TSXV:OIII | OTCQX:OIIIF - O3 Mining
TORONTO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - O3 Mining Inc. (TSXV: OIII) (OTCQX: OIIIF) ("O3 Mining" or the "Corporation) is pleased to announce it has received results and interpretation from its 6,338 metres drilling campaign on the Camflo Extension deposit, on the Marban Project in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada.
- 1.1 g/t Au over 94.3 metres including 13.8 g/t Au over 1.1 metres in hole O3MA-22-253-W1.
- 0.7 g/t Au over 116.5 metres and 26.8 g/t Au over 1.0 metre in hole O3MA-21-253.
- All holes and wedges returned large mineralized intervals within the Camflo Plug.
The Camflo deposit was first discovered in 1962 by Camflo Mines, and was in production for 30 years from 1962 to 1992. It produced a total of 1.89 million ounces of gold from 10.3 million tonnes of ore grading 5.7 g/t Au. From this amount, 0.24 million ounces of gold were extracted within the current O3 Mining Marban project claims (Source: QERPUB-M.E.R. Publication DV93-01 Rapports des Géologues Résidents sur l'Activité Minière Régionale, 1993). Historically, gold production was mainly restricted to the Camflo Plug, a cigar shaped quartz-monzonitic intrusion that plunges 60° towards the north-east. Although the Camflo plug at surface is outside O3 Mining's property claims, the extension of the plug and the mine below 800 vertical metres is within the Marban project, as it plunges toward the north-east.
Exploration efforts by O3 Mining aimed to test the depth extensions of the historic Camflo deposit, as well as test for additional high-grade zones. A total of 6,338 metres in 2 drill holes and 3 wedges were drilled on the Camflo Extension, with results summarized in Table 1. Assay results are pending for hole O3MA-22-254-W1.
O3 Mining's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jose Vizquerra commented, "The Camflo mine was the first mine from which Barrick Gold started its successful journey, and was stopped due to a challenging gold price environment but not due to a lack of ore. O3 Mining owns 100% of the Camflo Extension deposit which we successfully tested and verified that it remains a rich mineralized area at depth. We believe more drilling in this area will unveil its full potential, however, it demands more financial resources which we are allocating to our current brownfield drilling at Marban Engineering to maximize returns to our shareholders."
O3 Mining drilled two-parent holes with one and two daughter branches that successfully intersected the plug at the predicted depth. All branches intercepted a very wide envelope of mineralization mainly located on the northern side (hanging wall) of the plug with discrete high-grade intercepts. The best results came from hole O3MA-22-253-W1 which returned 1.1 g/t Au over 94.3 metres with a high-grade interval that yielded 13.8 g/t Au over 1.1 metres.
Table 1: Drill Hole Intercepts (only intercepts above 5 g/t Au * m are reported)
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared, and approved by Mr. Sébastien Vigneau. (OGQ #993), Principal Geologist, who is a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
O3 Mining Inc., an Osisko Group company, is a gold explorer and mine developer on the road to produce from its highly prospective gold camps in Québec, Canada. O3 Mining benefits from the support, previous mine-building success, and expertise of the Osisko team as it grows towards being a gold producer with several multi-million-ounce deposits in Québec.
O3 Mining is well-capitalized and owns a 100% interest in all its properties (66,000 hectares) in Québec. O3 Mining trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: OIII) and OTC Markets (OTCQX: OIIIF). The Corporation is focused on delivering superior returns to its shareholders and long-term benefits to its stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at https://o3mining.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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Findings highlight supply-chain challenges, growing demand, and more
DETROIT, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following several tumultuous years for the trucking industry, Berylls Strategy Advisors, a global management consulting firm focused on the automobility industry, has completed a Q1 2022 market analysis that reviews the challenges of 2021 while offering insights for the future.
Looking at global trucking companies including Daimler, Traton, Volvo, and PACCAR, the analysis reveals several key findings about the state of the industry.
Overall, truck demand recovered quickly after the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Cumulated order intakes and average book-to-bill ratios of 1.49 were at an all-time high in 2021. However, order intake in Q1 2022 was down 11% year-over-year due to uncertain supply chains and massive inflation. Truck manufacturers continue to suffer from an undersupply of essential components, including semiconductors and wiring harnesses.
On the positive side, global truck players increased revenue in industrial business by nearly 25% compared to Q1 2021, and cumulative operating profit (adjusted) is 8.6% above Q1 2021.
"The situation on the global truck markets remains unusual," said Martin French, Berylls' U.S. managing director. "Demand is much higher than supply, and inflation is impacting the sales side of the business. While there are vehicle production hurdles to overcome, these are not the worst conditions to boost profits."
- Supply chains remain uncertain: The Russian - Ukraine war has added more uncertainty to already stressed global supply chains, which have only begun to recover from the sharp market decline in Q2 2020. With Shanghai being locked down due to Covid-19, there are significant risks looking forward.
- No signs of weakness on the demand side: Although there are signs of an economic slowdown on the horizon, the need for new trucks remains considerably high. There is massive pent-up demand and a huge order backlog — 2022 production is sold out.
- German OEMs have work to do: While Volvo and Paccar are very profitable with double-digit margins, Daimler and Traton need to improve performance, namely for Fuso, MAN and Navistar, which are below 5% RoS.
Click here to review the study in its entirety.
The Berylls Group's services are fully dedicated to the automotive industry. Our global experts understand the industry's key challenges and are developing ways to achieve sustainable success in the automobility eco system. Using innovative & digital strategies, our professionals are networking across our four specialized units to offer our clients end-to-end support, from strategy development to implementation. For more information, visit https://www.berylls.com/en/.
The Berylls Quartet includes:
- Berylls Strategy Advisors – Our top management consultants' expertise extends across the complete value chain of automobility – from long-term strategic planning to operational performance improvements. The team has broad experience in automotive thought leadership, profound industry knowledge, innovative problem-solving competence, and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Berylls Digital Ventures – The development of digital products and the implementation of new business models are increasingly required to drive the realization of our clients' strategic concepts. The BDV team works with clients end-to-end, investing in promising startups and bringing digital, turn-key ready solutions to market.
- Berylls Mad Media – These experts develop and operate tailored solutions, including data-driven marketing, integrated service designs and IT architectures. We strengthen customer loyalty, market exploitation, and profitability – taking vehicles and services to market digitally.
- Berylls Equity Partners – A private investment company, supported by strong anchor investors and pursuing an entrepreneurial approach. We carefully select, acquire, and improve operationalcompanies with value potential in the mobility industry.
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MOULTRIE — The 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is scheduled for July 21, and farmers are invited to attend to learn practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies that farmers can use to improve their operations.
The Sunbelt team will welcome farmers and professionals in the ag industry to a Driving Tour of the Darrell Williams Research Farm. The half-day event will take place at the 600-acre Darrell Williams Research Farm, located at the Expo show site at Spence Field in Moultrie. Registration is free for anyone who works in agriculture.
Visitors should arrive thru Gate 2 any time between 8-9 a.m. to begin the tour. Signs will direct those in attendance to a red tent, where they will register, receive a welcome bag including snacks, register for CCA credits, and begin the tour. They will never have to step out of their vehicle for this process.
Once registered, visitors will then drive through the tour path while viewing pre-recorded segments featuring university researchers and company vendors. In addition, farmers can choose to pull aside at stops that particularly spark their interest to further investigate plots and visit one-on-one with researchers.
“We have the unique ability to work with university and corporate researchers on our Darrell Williams Research Farm, where we continue to conduct cotton, peanut, corn, sorghum and forage research — all aimed at improving the farmer’s bottom line,” Sunbelt Ag Expo Executive Director Chip Blalock said. “We look at the latest seed varieties, crop protection methods, soil fertility, irrigation and precision ag technology.”
“Each year, our mission is to provide a place where research can be done to benefit all row crop and forage farmers — especially those who might not have the resources or land to just go out and try a new variety or technology on a hunch,” Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Cody Mitchell said. “This year is no different.
“We strive to have the best-looking farm around. We want the Expo farm to showcase what a farm should look like. We work hard all year to ensure that we make a lifelong impression on the guests who come to see us during Sunbelt Ag Expo in October. When they visit here, we want it to be an eye-opening experience that’s worth their time.”
There are a few tips visitors should keep in mind to enjoy a successful tour. Bring a friend to experience the event with you. Be sure to have a smartphone or tablet with you to view the research videos during the tour. Videos will be accessible using the Official Sunbelt Ag Expo app, web site, or YouTube channel. Connect your device to your vehicle Bluetooth before you arrive. Plan to chat with researchers and vendors at plots that specifically interest you. Prepare to explore and learn on the research farm, all while enjoying your comfortable vehicle.
UGA researchers, Extension Specialists, and ag chemical representatives conduct numerous trials at the Sunbelt farm for all major Southern agronomic crops. To view more specific Field Day details, download the Sunbelt Ag Expo app or visit www.sunbeltexpo.com. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/ag-expo-field-day-in-moultrie-to-feature-updated-technology-research/article_1b59afee-d14b-11ec-9abe-6b6ca075b5a2.html | 2022-05-12T02:30:50Z |
ALBANY -- Two of Albany State University's honor students have been selected to participate in the Evolutionary Medicine Research Program at the University of California, Los Angeles. The two-month program is set to begin in June.
Talyia Griffin, a senior biology major, and Bevin Glanton, a senior forensic science major, will conduct research with UCLA professors. The program is all-inclusive and will provide a stipend for each participant.
“I am really looking forward to investigating the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance with antibiotics," Griffin said. "Of course, as a person uses antibiotics, bacteria have the potential to become resistant, but I would like to have a deeper understanding of how that process occurs and if there are other factors that can contribute to antibiotic resistance."
Griffin has maintained a 4.0 GPA, received first place in the ASU Undergraduate Research Symposium, was previously accepted into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summer Research Program and the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Conference, and she is a Thurgood Marshall Coca-Cola/Walmart Mentor. She has served as the president for the Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program and the Anime and Geek Organization.
“I chose ASU because the University has an environment where a student can receive unique perspectives on their career goals and be more than just a number," Griffin said. "The faculty here are truly invested in the individual success of the students, and I value the culture that is found on campus."
Glanton is a Zell-Miller Scholar, and he has participated in the University of California Irvine Accelerating Careers in Engineering and Science Summer Internship program, and the ASU Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is a member of the Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program, the Forensic Science Club, and the National Beta Club.
“I chose ASU because we have one of the best accredited Forensic Science programs in the state of Georgia," Glanton said. "I look forward to spending my summer at UCLA to broaden my knowledge about biology research and acquire many lab skills and techniques."
As a result of their participation, both students will receive a full-ride scholarship for the master’s and Ph.D. programs at UCLA, or any of the nine University of California institutions, and a yearly stipend.
“I am extremely proud of both students, and I am confident that Dr. Yeh, the director of the UCLA program, will be impressed with the students’ intellect and research skills,” Florence Lyons, director of the Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program, said
Lyons initiated the partnership between ASU and the UCLA Evolutionary Medicine Research Program to increase the number of research opportunities for ASU students. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/albany-state-university-students-to-participate-in-ucla-summer-program/article_40a0baec-bce5-11ec-adc8-a7d0ea482fc4.html | 2022-04-16T20:09:06Z |
A highly-experience HR leader, Butler brings deep expertise in building HR and DE&I programs at high growth SaaS and Fortune 500 companies
LEHI, Utah, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrata, the multifamily industry's leading operating system, today announced the hire of Laura Butler as Chief People Officer. Most recently from Talkdesk and Adobe Workfront, Butler brings deep expertise in building HR and DE&I programs at high growth SaaS and Fortune 500 companies.
"Laura has spent her career — from SaaS to the Fortune 500 — building company cultures where everyone is welcomed and can bring their best selves," said Entrata CEO, Adam Edmunds. "I firmly believe well-resourced and happy employees are how we're able to create unparalleled products and value for Entrata's customers. I couldn't be more excited to have Laura join our leadership team, with her experience and like-minded approach to business and people."
Before coming to Entrata, Butler was most recently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Talkdesk and Chief People Officer at Adobe Workfront, where she worked to create contagious cultures through cutting-edge leadership and talent management practices. Additionally, Butler has held several other senior positions including as Chief Diversity Officer for PG&E and has been a member of the Conference Board Diversity Council, National Utility Diversity Council, and an Independent Director on the Board of Workforce Software.
"Creating inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive is a core value of mine and also that of Entrata," said Butler. "I have been very impressed with Entrata's leadership team and the high performing, values-based culture that they seek to cultivate. There is a core understanding that a great culture is essential to accelerate business results. I'm very pleased to join the leadership team at this exciting stage of the company's growth."
Following a $507 million raise last year, Entrata has invested heavily in personnel, adding an impressive lineup of executives from some of the most exciting companies in technology and beyond. This spring, the company announced its first international expansion into Canada, as it aims to globalize its exclusive single-login, open-access property management operating system.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Salt Lake Tribune, Entrata has built a company culture centered on making life better for its employees — offering comprehensive benefits, a host of wellness offerings and investing in the future of its workforce through leadership development programs.
For more information about Entrata and its technology, please visit www.entrata.com.
About Entrata
Entrata is the leading operating system for multifamily communities worldwide. Setting the bar for innovation in property management software since 2003, Entrata offers solutions for every step of the leasing lifecycle and empowers owners, property managers, and renters to create stronger communities. Entrata currently serves over three million residents across more than 20 thousand multifamily communities around the globe. Learn more at www.entrata.com.
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More than 3 in 4 believe that improvement is needed in emergency response to a mental health or suicide crisis — both nationally and in their state or area
ARLINGTON, Va., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With only 30 days before 988, the new three-digit number for mental health and suicide crises, is available nationwide, a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) finds that people are still largely unaware that this potentially lifesaving resource is on its way. However, while 988 awareness among the public may be low, Americans overwhelmingly favor policies to help build a robust mental health crisis response system that supports people who dial the new number.
Building on data from NAMI's fall 2021 survey on the same topic, this NAMI-Ipsos poll helps highlight the continued need for widespread education about what 988 will and won't do when it is available on July 16. It also underscores public support for policies that shift from a largely law enforcement response to people in a mental health crisis toward building a system that ensures people in crisis receive a mental health response.
"When 988 is available next month, it will be a tremendous resource for people in crisis and their families. But 988 also provides us with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the way our communities respond to mental health and suicide crises," said Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI. "These findings further strengthen our resolve to raise visibility about the upcoming launch of 988 and advocate for meaningful change to ensure everyone in crisis gets the help they need — not handcuffs."
While the federal government along with community stakeholders have made significant progress in improving crisis services in preparation for 988, the heightened attention has not yet translated into more public awareness. About three-quarters of U.S. adults (77%) still have never heard of 988 — virtually unchanged since October 2021 — and the number who are at least somewhat familiar has not increased over that same period (4% in both polls). The remaining percentage of Americans say that they are not familiar with 988 or that they have heard of it and that's it.
While 988 itself is largely unknown to U.S. adults, people overwhelmingly support focusing on mental health resources for people in crisis. More than 4 in 5 adults (86%) believe that when someone is in a mental health or suicide crisis, they should receive a mental health response — not a police response. Along those lines, 85% of Black Americans say they would be afraid the police may hurt their loved ones or themselves while responding to a mental health crisis, an 11-point increase since 2021, and a number that is 21 percentage points higher than the general population (64%). Accordingly, they support key pieces that make up a robust crisis response system, such as creating 24/7 crisis call centers (91%) and sending mental health professionals to respond in person to crises (87%). They also agree that there must be an alternative to going to an emergency room during a mental health crisis (89%).
This new poll also finds most U.S. adults agree that we need to improve mental health crisis responses for specific communities that have been traditionally marginalized by our mental health system. In particular, respondents agree that crisis responses must be improved for people experiencing homelessness (83%), people with low incomes (82%), young people (79%), people of color (73%) and LGBTQ people (69%). Additionally, 86% of people agree that connecting with peers who have had a similar experience is important for people in crisis.
Improving and building these vital services will require a significant investment by state and federal governments. More than 4 in 5 people support state funding (85%) and federal funding (83%) for 988 call center operations and related crisis response services, with 79% agreeing that more federal funding is needed to support mental health crisis services. Furthermore, 88% of Americans support requiring all health insurers to cover mental health crisis services. Despite months of state-based campaigns against monthly fees on phone bills intended to fund 988 operations and services, nearly three-quarters of respondents are willing to pay some amount on their monthly phone bills to sustainably fund their state's crisis system, similar to how 911 is funded today.
Mental health remains an overwhelmingly agreed-upon issue during an era defined by disagreement. More than three-quarters (77%) of U.S. adults are not content with the status of mental health treatment in this country. About 9 in 10 Americans agree that everyone, regardless of location or income, deserves access to quality mental health care (91%) and mental health crisis response (89%) — support that goes beyond political party, geography, income, race/ethnicity and age – and 88% agree that society would be improved if everyone who needed mental health care was able to access it.
NAMI and its #ReimagineCrisis partner organizations — consisting of more than 40 diverse groups — are continually raising awareness of 988 and the improvements still needed to the larger crisis response system, including today's 988 Day of Visibility. Learn more about how to get involved in your community at ReimagineCrisis.org.
Methodology:
The survey was conducted by Ipsos using their online, probability-based KnowledgePanel®, among the American general population (ages 18+). Interview dates: May 20-22, 2022. Number of interviews: 2,045. Margin of error: +/-2.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.
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Proposed rule is intended to increase options for the development of safe and effective nonprescription drugs
SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule titled, "Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use," which is intended to broaden the range of marketed nonprescription drugs available to consumers, empowering them to self-treat certain common conditions and improving public health.
"Nonprescription drug products play a vital role in America's healthcare system, as millions of people use them to self-manage health conditions every day," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "As part of the FDA's ongoing efforts to improve public health, this proposal can broaden the types of drugs that can be approved as nonprescription—increasing availability of drugs that would otherwise only be available by prescription."
Nonprescription drug products are used by consumers without the supervision of a health care professional and require the ability of the consumer to determine that they have the condition for which the drug is to be used, and to appropriately use the drug. Consumers are likely familiar with the "Drug Facts Labeling" on nonprescription drug packaging as the primary source for information about a product's intended use, directions for use, and important safety information, all designed in understandable language that is tested for consumer comprehension.
The proposed rule, if finalized, would expand options for consumers by establishing the requirements for a drug company that submits a new application to bring a nonprescription drug product to market with an additional condition for nonprescription use. Under the proposed rule, when the FDA finds that labeling alone is not sufficient to ensure that the consumer can appropriately self-select and use a drug product in a nonprescription setting, an applicant may submit an application proposing an additional condition for nonprescription use that a consumer must successfully fulfill to obtain the nonprescription drug product.
An additional condition for nonprescription use is one or more FDA-approved conditions that an applicant of a nonprescription drug product must implement to ensure appropriate self-selection or appropriate actual use, or both, by consumers of the nonprescription drug product. For example, an applicant could propose an additional condition for nonprescription use that requires a consumer to respond with specific answers to a set of questions on a self-selection test available by either a phone "app" or an automated telephone response system in order to purchase the nonprescription drug product. Under the proposed rule, if the FDA finds that the additional condition for nonprescription use will permit appropriate self-selection and/or appropriate actual use of the product, and consumers can use the product safely and effectively without the supervision of a healthcare practitioner, it may approve the product for nonprescription use with the additional condition for nonprescription use. As with all proposals, the safety of patients remains a top priority.
The FDA encourages public comment for this proposed rule. The comment period will end 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. After the comment period closes, the FDA will review and consider comments as it develops the final rule. The timing of the final rule will depend on the number and substance of the comments.
For more information on the proposed rule, visit the Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use Proposed Rule webpage.
Related Information:
- Guidance: Innovative Approaches for Nonprescription Drug Products
- Guidance: Self-Selection Studies for Nonprescription Drug Products
Media Contact: Courtney Rhodes, 202-281-5237
Consumer Inquiries: Email or 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Which towel sets are best?
While you can buy individual towels, it’s more cost-effective to invest in towel sets. It’s also an easy way to make sure you have coordinating accessories in your bathroom — particularly those that complement the overarching color scheme.
Towel sets come with up to eight pieces, including washcloths, hand towels, bath towels or bath sheets. The Enchante Home Incanto 4-Piece Turkish Towel Set includes plush towels that stay fluffy no matter how often you wash them.
What to know before you buy a towel set
Types of bathroom towels
There are four main types of bathroom towels, and depending on the towel set, it may include one or more of these.
- Washcloths: These towels are approximately 13 by 13 inches. They’re used for cleaning your face and body, but sometimes, they’re only used decoratively in bathrooms.
- Hand towels: Hand towels measure up to 20 by 30 inches. More often than not, they’re hung on a towel bar or ring near the sink.
- Bath towels: Bath towels range from 20 by 40 to 32 by 58 inches. They’re usually used as body towels, and some people use them to wrap wet hair.
- Bath sheets: The largest bathroom towels are bath sheets, which can be as large as 40 by 72 inches. Many people prefer them over bath towels because they’re easier to wrap about the body.
Bath towel colors
It’s not a stretch to say there are dozens, if not hundreds of colors for towel sets. As far as choosing the best color for your bathroom, it’s a matter of matching other decor. Towels can coordinate with the dominant color, or they can complement accent colors around the bathroom.
White towels remain a perennial favorite because they’re versatile and have a crisp, clean appearance. Neutral colors are a close second, particularly ivory, beige, tan and gray. Jewel-toned towels add a bold touch to bathrooms with rich, luxurious colors. Pastel towel sets give bathrooms a light, airy ambiance.
What to look for in a quality towel set
Grams per square meter
Towel weight is measured in grams per square meter. The higher the GSM, the better the towel’s quality. As far as bathroom towels are concerned, it’s best to opt for ones with 400 GSM or above. The most luxurious towels, including hotel-quality sets, range from 600 to 900 GSM.
Loop style
Most towels are available in single- and double-loop styles. Single-loop towels are thinner and dry quickly, whereas double-loop towels are thicker and can take a few hours to dry. There are also loop-free towels that resemble dense, low-pile carpets. They’re ultra-soft and cozy, but they’re nowhere near as absorbent as single- and double-loop towels.
Coordinating collections
Certain towel sets are part of coordinating collections with other bathroom accessories, including shower curtains, bath mats, soap dispensers or trash baskets. Some collections feature patterns, such as florals or stripes, whereas other collections have only one color. While you can purchase the entire bathroom collection — towels and all — it can be expensive. To offset the cost, you can buy the towel set and coordinate it with more affordable bathroom accessories in the same color family.
How much you can expect to spend on a towel set
Basic towel sets with four or fewer pieces usually cost $30 and below. Quality sets, including those manufactured by popular brands, run from $40-$100. Luxury towel sets with fine construction or details range from $125-$250.
Towel set FAQ
How often should I wash towels?
A. At the very least, wash your towels once a week. If you’re sick, you should wash them every other day to minimize the risk for reinfection or spreading germs. Washcloths and hand towels should be washed more often than bath towels and sheets — ideally twice a week.
How long will towel sets last?
A. Generally speaking, a quality towel set can last up to five years or longer. Low-quality sets may not last more than a couple years. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to replace towels, key indicators include threadbare areas, unraveling seams and rough texture.
What’s the best towel set to buy?
Top towel set
Enchante Home Incanto 4-Piece Turkish Towel Set
What you need to know: This luxurious towel set promises a high level of absorbency with ultra-plush construction.
What you’ll love: The set includes four 28- by 54-inch bath towels that come in five neutral colors. They are made with fine Turkish cotton and become progressively softer with washing. The textured design gives the otherwise simple towels a bit of character.
What you should consider: A few buyers said that the seams fray over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top towel set for the money
American Soft Linen 3-Piece Towel Set
What you need to know: If you need a basic bath towel set for one person, this three-piece set is a top choice.
What you’ll love: The high-pile towels are absorbent and dry quickly once they’re hung. They’re vat-dyed, which means they’re less likely to fade. Because they have double-edged stitching, they won’t fray. The towels come in 16 colors, including jewel tones.
What you should consider: The towels shed more than expected, including in the dryer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Utopia Towels 8-Piece Towel Set
What you need to know: This deluxe towel set is suitable for main and guest bathrooms alike.
What you’ll love: The set, which includes four 13- by 13-inch washcloths, is durable and withstands repeated washing and drying. It’s available in eight colors that match virtually any color scheme. Unlike other plush and fluffy towels, these don’t produce much lint.
What you should consider: Some people said the towels unravel or become thin after a couple months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announces the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders that was held on June 9, 2022.
All of the resolutions submitted for shareholder approval were adopted, including:
- the election of directors;
- the appointment of the auditor;
- the adoption of the amended stock option plan and amended restricted share unit plan (the "Amended Equity Incentive Plans"); and
- the change of registered office.
Amended Equity Incentive Plans
The Amended Equity Incentive Plans reserve for issuance up to 6,710,018 common shares of the Company, being approximately 20% of the current issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Amended Equity Incentive Plans are effective immediately following the shareholders' meeting. Prior to the amendments taking effect, Spectra7's board of directors approved the grant of an aggregate of 227,882 restricted share units to certain directors and service providers of the Company. The Amended Equity Incentive Plans are subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed, and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provided (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
CAUTIONARY NOTES
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, the Company's strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "plan", "continue", "will", "may", "would", "anticipate", "estimate", "forecast", "predict", "project", "seek", "should" or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021. Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Kreps/Jim Fanucchi
Darrow Associates
214-597-8200
ir@spectra7.com
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Bonnie Tomei
Chief Financial Officer
669-212-1089
ir@spectra7.com
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
John Mitchell
Public Relations
650-269-3043
pr@spectra7.com
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Museum Admission is Free to All on Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will host nearly three weeks of distinctive events and ceremonies designed to honor our country's brave servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives protecting our freedoms. In addition, to ensure all people can visit and be inspired by their stories of service, the Museum will offer free admission from Sat., May 28, through Mon., May 30.
"Memorial Day is a sacred day to pay our respect to all military service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice," said Lt. General Michael Ferriter, U.S. Army (retired), president and CEO, National Veterans Memorial and Museum. "In partnership with our sponsors, we hope the series of Memorial Day experiences will help us all to celebrate the lives of these brave men and women. Visiting the NVMM has become a ritual for many in our community, Veterans and the general public alike, and we hope more will adopt this special tradition, whether they visit in person or online."
NVMM-hosted experiences throughout the month of May include:
- NVMM Memorial Virtual Run, Walk, Ruck & Roll (May 13-30): Entrants can join a family-friendly virtual race with distances of 1-mile, 5K or 10K, using RTRT GPS mobile app to track speed and distance on a universal course that incorporates downtown Columbus pathways and finishes at the NVMM.
- The Eyes of Freedom (May 18-30): A special exhibit honors the 23 fallen service members of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, which took some of the heaviest casualties of the Iraq War. Eight panels created by artist Anita Miller share life-size portraits of the fallen service members, each with a pair of combat boots worn by the men represented. A bronze sculpture at the center, titled "Silent Battle," shares the challenges of PTS and promotes healing for Veterans and their families.
- USAA Poppy Exhibit (May 19 – June 12): An interactive, 7-by-7-foot cube features 645,000 on-screen poppies that flow with the movement of guests' hands. Each poppy memorializes a fallen military service member, from the eight wars fought since World War I, through brief stories, images and video.
- Resilience and Wellness Programming (May 28): Starting at 8 a.m., Veterans and the general public can learn the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from two accomplished BJJ blackbelts: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Joey Zente, founder of Veterans Jiu Jitsu in Austin, Texas, and U.S. Navy Veteran John Cofer, from Alliance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lakewood, Washington. Then, at 10 a.m. on the NVMM rooftop, Clintonville CrossFit will lead the CrossFit Hero Workout "Loredo," in honor of Staff Sergeant Edwardo Loredo, U.S. Army, who was killed in action while fighting in Afghanistan. Register for both free events.
- National Ride for Freedom (May 28, 10:00 a.m.): Hundreds of motorcycles will ride to the NVMM in honor of our heroes. The ride will commence at Farrow North Harley-Davidson (7754 E. OH-37, Sunbury, Ohio). Live music, food and beverages follow at the museum at 11:00 a.m. Register for the free event.
- Gold Star Family Candlelight Vigil (May 29, 7:30 p.m.): Families who have lost a loved one in service to our country will honor and remember their Veteran with a procession from the Rooftop Sanctuary through Memorial Grove to the Battlefield Cross monument. A short commemorative program will follow with a roll call, where each family will place a flower in remembrance of their loved one.
- Memorial Day Ceremony (May 30, 10 a.m.): Visitors can honor our country's fallen service members on Memorial Day with the annual Remembrance Ceremony. Major General John C. Harris, Jr., U.S. Army Adjutant General, Ohio, will share remarks, and Cheryl Mason, Chairman of the Board of Veteran's Appeals, will provide a keynote message. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Shop and Show Your Support for Veterans
- Big Lots: Now through May 31, shoppers can honor fallen Veterans and Gold Star Families by making a donation of any size to the NVMM at checkout. Customers who donate at any location nationwide will receive a coupon for $5 off a future Big Lots purchase of $15 or more.
- Homage: Throughout the month of May, a portion of proceeds from USA collection sales will be donated to the NVMM in support of Veterans. In gratitude, purchasers will receive complimentary NVMM admission.
- Shop NVMM: A new online shopping experience features a selection of merchandise from Vetrepreneur companies – military Veteran entrepreneurs who own or operate their own businesses and often employ a Veteran workforce. Shop NVMM also provides branded NVMM apparel and gift items.
Free admission is made possible through the Museum's annual sponsors, the AEP Foundation, Association of the United States Army, Big Lots, Cardinal Health, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation and FedEx. NVMM asks that visitors donate what they're able that weekend, online and in person, to pay it forward to honor Veterans, Gold Star Families and ensure future accessible programming for all. NVMM events are made possible in part through Memorial Day sponsors Bundy Baking Solutions, Lane Aviation and COTA.
About the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and sharing experiences of Veterans from all military branches throughout history. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum pays tribute to the sacrifices of men and women in service and their families. History is presented through a dynamic, participatory experience with photos, letters and personal effects, multi-media presentations, and interactive exhibits. Together, these elements link our national story of service to the larger context of the world.
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