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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LICY during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: February 16, 2021 to March 23, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/li-cycle-holdings-corp-f-k-a-peridot-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form/?id=27903&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LICY during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 20, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Yet, 63% Percent of Workers Want More "In the Moment" Feedback
Fully Remote and Hybrid Employees Say Getting Feedback is Challenging
ARLINGTON, Va., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research finds a disconnect between employees' need for performance feedback and how much feedback they receive. About half of workers (48 percent) report they only receive feedback on annual or semi-annual basis while eight percent say they never receive feedback on their work, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting.
Yet, 63 percent of workers want more immediate "in the moment" feedback on their work performance. This sentiment is higher for younger workers (74% for those aged 18 to 34) as compared to midcareer and older workers (57 percent).
When it comes to remote work, those employees working in fully remote and hybrid environments are more likely to say getting constructive feedback is a challenge. More than a third (38%) of hybrid workers said getting feedback was a challenge, while 21 percent of fully remote and 19 percent of in-person workers reported feedback as a challenge.
"Two years ago, employers were thrust into remote work environments, and everyone was making the best of it. Now, many employers recognize that hybrid and remote work are viable options with benefits for both employees and employers. But it's challenging, especially when it comes to providing employees with the feedback they need to accomplish their goals and advance in their career," says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting.
"It's problematic that about half of employees are receiving feedback only once or twice a year. Employees need more ongoing and constructive feedback to be successful, and this research indicates they want more, especially younger workers. The key to better feedback for employers is to set up more frequent formal mechanisms for feedback and to foster a culture that embraces and promotes more "in the moment" conversations about performance," Jezior explained.
This nationwide poll of U.S. workers also finds:
- 82% of workers say they feel valued when someone takes time to provide feedback
- 79% of workers say feedback is important to their professional development
- 67% of workers say they receive the same level of feedback during the past two years despite proliferation of hybrid/remote work
- Most workers (64%) agree their organization creates a supportive, comfortable environment for delivering, soliciting, and receiving feedback in the workplace
- When asked what they need to succeed in their work environment, 31 percent of hybrid workers said it's more forums to gather feedback from team leads. Twenty-two percent of fully remote workers held this sentiment, as did 16 percent of in-person employees
- During discussions with managers, employees say it is helpful to align on realistic goals/priorities (46 percent); review performance as it relates to promotion (21 percent); set goals (19 percent); and discuss career development (14 percent)
The findings are based upon The Eagle Hill Performance Management and Feedback Survey 2022, conducted by Ipsos from May 10-12, 2022. The nationally representative survey included 1,001 adults in the U.S. aged 18 and older who are employed full-time or part-time. The survey polled respondents on aspects of performance management and feedback.
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from financial services to healthcare to media & entertainment. Eagle Hill has offices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 10:05 AM EDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 15,130 vehicles, a decrease of 53.6 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date sales totaled 142,803 vehicles; a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in June, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 55.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
CPO sales totaled 4,121 vehicles in June, a decrease of 31 percent compared to June 2021.
Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported June sales of 3,419 vehicles, a decrease of 49.8 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 17.5 percent, with 22,892 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 2,479 vehicles, a decrease of 25.4 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 32.7 percent, with 16,421 vehicles sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through approximately 780 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFFIRM Originals and Pure Flix proudly present, "Going Home," a new series that follows an inspiring team of nurses who help guide patients and loved ones on the ultimate journey – one of transition from this world to their forever home. It's a race against time as the team must help their clients find peace and wrap up loose ends with compassion and dignity.
"This is a powerful and moving show about family, faith and relationships," said Dan Merchant, the creator of the show. "It's ultimately about compassion, empathy and forgiveness. Our hope is that people think deeper about their relationships and realize that every interaction can be a blessing."
"Going Home" will premiere exclusively on Pure Flix June 2, 2022 with new episodes streaming each Thursday for the remainder of the month. "Going Home" stars Cynthia Geary, Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Charisma Carpenter. Well-known guest stars include Vernon Davis, Tom Skerritt and Concetta Tomei, among others.
"Charley has this calling and this profound sense of purpose and we get to see her grow through this season in such a compelling way," said actress Cynthia Geary, who plays main character Charley Copeland. "It was so exciting to play such a dynamic character who was able to bring so much peace and calm during what can be a very difficult transition for families. I'm honored to have the opportunity to portray someone like Charley."
Special guest star Vernon Davis added: "Each episode can stand on its own, but they weave together so well. I knew I needed to be a part of it once I read the script. All of the characters are so relatable and authentic."
As a thank you to all nurses, Pure Flix would like to gift nurses and other medical support-personnel with a free three-month trial membership to Pure Flix. All nurses are eligible and should visit www.pureflix.com/nurses, only on May 6, 2022, National Nursing Day, to start their special membership and discover for themselves the uplifting movies and series available on Pure Flix.
"Nurses are everyday heroes and quiet professionals. I really wanted to highlight all the joy, patience and love they bring into every hospital or hospice room they enter," said Merchant. "Nurses like Charley make someone's last days as comfortable and peaceful as possible and that's something that deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated."
Be sure to check out the trailer for this new series today. https://www.pureflix.com/GoingHome
Pure Flix is the leading faith and family-friendly streaming video-on-demand service. With thousands of God-honoring and inspiring movies and shows, you can Have Faith In Your Entertainment again.
Pure Flix was founded in 2005 by Michael Scott, David A.R. White, and Russell Wolfe. The company initially started as a film studio behind breakout theatrical hits like "God's Not Dead," "The Case for Christ," and "Do You Believe?" and launched its streaming platform in 2014. In late 2020, Pure Flix the streaming service became part of AFFIRM Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, with a mission to stream God-honoring stories to a new generation through inspiring and faith-affirming TV shows, movies and original series.
AFFIRM Films, launched in 2007, is an industry leader in faith-based/inspirational films with worldwide box office of over $660 million including such hits as SOUL SURFER, WAR ROOM, RISEN, HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, OVERCOMER, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD in partnership with TriStar Pictures, and most recently The Kendrick Brothers' SHOW ME THE FATHER. AFFIRM produces, acquires and markets content that inspires, uplifts and entertains audiences around the world focusing on family and faith through its three divisions, AFFIRM Films, AFFIRM Television and AFFIRM Originals. Sony Pictures Entertainment is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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GUANGZHOU, China, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO is proud to announce the launch of the "Penpen2PENPEN" education charity drive for disadvantaged children, as part of an ongoing series of charitable activities fronted by its beloved penguin character MINI Pen, affectionately known as Penpen.
From 22 June to 13 July, MINISO will donate a pen on behalf of every customer who buys a plush toy at participating stores. Customers may also donate their own pens to Penpen the penguin, in exchange for a discounted plush toy. In addition to pens, other stationeries and monetary donations will be made by MINISO in the end of the campaign to make a difference in the lives of those we are trying to help.
As part of the campaign, MINISO releases a vibrant Penpen2PENPEN music video featuring children from diverse backgrounds dancing together with the Penpen mascot. The video kicks start the Penpen Dance Challenge on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Participants who submit a dance video with the hashtag #Penpen2PENPEN and tag @minisoofficial_ stand a chance of winning 1 of 22 limited-edition plush toys.
MINISO will be partnering with local NGOs to scale the initiative at the grassroots level in 19 markets including the US, the UK, Spain, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The brand will provide a progress update for consumers to see how their contributions impact peoples' lives.
According to UNICEF, nearly 617 million children and adolescents around the world are unable to attain proficiency levels in reading and math, even though two thirds of them are in school. Foundational skills in literacy and numeracy are even harder to grasp for out-of-school children.
"We hope that the campaign will encourage children and their parents to show compassion by providing underprivileged children with the essential things they need for school," said Vincent Huang, VP of the international business at MINISO.
MINISO's ongoing journey of giving back to customers and the society
Penpen is a key member of MINISO's original MINI Family collection. The penguin, a symbol of happiness and kindness, has previously been the face of MINISO's 2021 'Take Penpen Home' reforestation campaign with Peruvian NGO ECOAN. To date, over 90,000 trees have been planted in the Andes Mountain range.
Earlier this year, MINISO's #love2gether campaign visited nine countries with captain Penpen and encouraged customers to make a wish. 22 lucky customers had their wishes fulfilled by the brand at the end of the campaign. For instance, in New Caledonia, MINISO threw a birthday party for a nine-year-old girl. In Ecuador, MINISO gifted a wheelchair to a family with a disabled child.
"When MINISO created Penpen, we wanted an icon that was smart, brave, and optimistic," said Huang. "The past two events we've had on top of the latest Penpen2PENPEN enhance the positive association between the penguin character and MINISO. We hope to inspire and influence customers that will help us create a bigger impact no matter where they are."
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John Delaney Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research
Here is a look at the life of John Delaney, a businessman, former US representative from Maryland and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Personal
Birth date: April 16, 1963
Birth place: Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
Birth name: John Kevin Delaney
Father: Jack Delaney, electrician
Mother: Elaine (Rowe) Delaney, homemaker
Marriage: April McClain-Delaney
Children: Summer, Lily, Grace and Brooke
Education: Columbia University, B.S., 1985; Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. 1988
Religion: Roman Catholic
Other Facts
Went to Columbia University on scholarships from his father’s trade union, the American Legion, the VFW and the Lions Club.
Delaney was one of the wealthiest members of the US Congress when he served as a representative from Maryland, according to the 2018 Roll Call Wealth of Congress analysis, which placed him as the sixth-richest, with a calculated net worth of $93 million.
The youngest CEO of a publicly traded company when his first company was listed on the stock exchange.
He practiced law briefly at Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge in the late 1980s, after completing law school.
Timeline
1990-1992 – Co-owns and runs American Home Therapies, a health care firm, with Ethan Leder.
1993 – Co-founds HealthCare Financial Partners, a lender to health care companies, with Leder and Edward Nordberg Jr.
1993-1997 – Serves as chairman of the board, CEO and president of HealthCare Financial Partners.
2000-2009 – Co-founds and acts as CEO/executive manager of CapitalSource, a lender to small- and medium-sized businesses.
2010 -2012 – Serves as executive chairman of CapitalSource.
April 6, 2012 – Resigns as executive chairman of CapitalSource after becoming the Democratic candidate in Maryland’s 6th District race.
January 3, 2013-January 3, 2019 – US representative from Maryland’s 6th District.
July 28, 2017 – Announces in a Washington Post opinion piece that he is running for president and will not run for reelection to the House of Representatives.
May 29, 2018 – Delaney’s book, “The Right Answer: How We Can Unify Our Divided Nation,” is published.
January 31, 2020 – Delaney announces that he is ending his 2020 presidential campaign.
September 21, 2021 – Delaney founds Forbright Inc. and becomes executive chairman of Forbright Bank. Forbright Bank, formerly Congressional Bank, will “dedicate half its assets to financing companies, investors, and innovators driving sustainability and the shift to a low-carbon economy.” Delaney purchased control of Congressional Bank in 2011.
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Eager for an entrepreneurial opportunity, experienced litigator joins regional firm to grow his practice and team of talented attorneys
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced John R. Worth, a newly added partner with the firm, will lead its new Chicago office. He joins Phillips Lytle after more than 10 years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. The trial attorney and commercial litigator's expanded role as Chicago office leader brings a new opportunity—growing a local team of talented attorneys to complement the support he'll have from Phillips Lytle's attorneys in other market locations.
"I'm beyond excited to join Phillips Lytle and pursue this new opportunity to lead the firm's Chicago office," Mr. Worth said. "Throughout my years practicing law, I've always been an entrepreneur at heart, focused on expanding my practice with existing clients, developing new relationships and creating referral pipelines. At Phillips Lytle, I'll be able to take this work to the next level — providing an incredible value proposition for the firm's existing and future clients. I'm grateful for the trust my new partners have placed in me to help accelerate the firm's ongoing growth strategy."
"John joins Phillips Lytle amid a recent stretch of rapid growth and hiring, creating a moment of opportunity when top talent collided with our appetite to expand into new markets," said Phillips Lytle Managing Partner Kevin M. Hogan. "In addition to being a very talented litigator, John brings leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our values aligned, as did our high standards and focus on providing the highest level of client service. We're excited to welcome John to our team as we continue our efforts to make Phillips Lytle a marquee destination for attorneys ready to shape the future of our 188-year-old firm."
Mr. Worth brings nearly two decades of experience representing major corporate clients, including several within the FORTUNE 500, in commercial matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts and arbitrations throughout the United States. He will continue providing trusted counsel for clients on complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, consumer fraud, product liability, mass tort and toxic tort, and class action litigation matters.
Adding his expertise to further expand Phillips Lytle's Class Action, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation, and Insurance Coverage Practices, Mr. Worth will work alongside the firm's talented attorneys across office locations and seek to build on its track record of achieving desired results that align with clients' business objectives.
Mr. Worth has broad legal experience in disputes spanning many industries, including chemical, energy, life sciences, shipping and logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, real estate and more. He received his law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the school's Order of the Coif chapter. During law school, Mr. Worth served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Indiana Law Journal. He also holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree from Wabash College, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the college's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
This market expansion represents another milestone as Phillips Lytle continues to push ahead with its organization-wide, talent-driven growth plans — which were launched earlier this year. The firm is actively expanding its expertise through the attraction, retention and development of top legal talent, as well as the recruitment of boutique law firms and specialty practices in existing and new markets.
Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL, Washington, D.C. and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit www.phillipslytle.com.
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MONROVIA, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trader Joe's offers its Crew Members a package of pay, benefits, and working conditions that is among the best in the grocery business. Despite this, employees in our Hadley, MA store recently voted to be represented by a union. We are prepared to immediately begin discussions with union representatives for the employees at this store to negotiate a contract. We are willing to use any current union contract for a multi-state grocery company with stores in the area, selected by the union representatives, as a template to negotiate a new structure for the employees in this store; including pay, retirement, healthcare, and working conditions such as scheduling and job flexibility.
Trader Joe's began in 1967 in the Los Angeles area and has since expanded to more than 535 stores in 42 states and Washington, D.C. • Learn more at www.traderjoes.com.
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Topeka City Council approves the Capital Improvement Plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka City Council passed the Capital Improvement Plan with a couple of last minute changes.
After months of discussion, the Topeka City council passed the Capital Improvement Plan with two last minute amendments.
The council approved a ten-year plan that includes everything from replacing outdated vehicles in the police and fire departments to making much needed repairs to several roadways.
“There’s some big projects in there that are exciting,” said Interim City Manger Bill Cochran. “It will be inconvenient, anytime you have construction, but when it’s all finished, it will be really nice. Included in there is the Polk Quincy Viaduct.”
Several last minute amendments were brought to the council, the first by Councilman Mike Lesser to pull improvements for one Topeka parking garage from the CIP so it can be evaluated on its own merits.
“Most people know we have a lot of deferred cost and repairs and maintenance on the parking garages and the town site parking garage was one that was identified by councilman Lesser,” said Cochran. “They did not remove the money out of the CIP for repairs to that, but we’re going to have accelerated conversations about what that parking garage is going to look like and what the future of it may be.”
The council also cut the allocated expense in half for the new HVAC system for TPAC and City Hall after they learned it would only cost three to five million.
“Now we have basically five million dollars that we can work with,” said Cochran. “Looking at the the other amendment was that we would not spend any dollar more on that HVAC system until we have consultation by the governing body.”
Interim City Manager Bill Cochran encourages Topekans to get involved and have conversations with their council members as the council heads into discussion for the city budget.
The council heard an updated timeline on the hiring process for the next city manager at their Tuesday meeting.
City staff says they hope to extend an offer by the end of August, with a November 1st start date.
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50 area veterans, students to embark on 2-day Honor Flight trip to D.C.
WAMEGO, Kan. (WIBW) - Around 50 area veterans and students will embark on a 2-day trip to Washington, D.C., on Wamego High School’s Honor Flight.
Wamego High School says its Honor Flight will embark on its ninth trip to share the national monuments in Washington, D.C. with honored veterans over a 2-day event.
WHS noted what makes the program unique is that 25 area veterans will be accompanied by 25 members of the Wamego High School National Honor Society, which will enrich the experience for both veterans and students.
The group will return to Wamego around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, on Lincoln St. where community members will line up with flags and signs as the bus rolls into town. The homecoming will be followed by a reception at Wamego High School, 801 Lincoln St.
The high school also said an additional feature in 2022 will include the “Red, White and Blue Cruise” event on Lincoln which will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will go until the bus reaches Wamego. The public is encouraged to cruise main street in their classic cars, trucks or motorcycles.
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GUIYANG, China, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB1,332.6 million (US$210.2 million), an increase of 53.7% from RMB867.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net loss in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB192.0 million (US$30.3 million), compared with RMB197.0 million in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net income1 in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB189.7 million (US$29.9 million), an increase of 68.0% from RMB112.9 million in the same period of 2021.
- Gross Transaction Value ("GTV")2 in the first quarter of 2022 reached RMB53.6 billion (US$8.5 billion), an increase of 4.2% from RMB51.5 billion in the same period of 2021.
- Fulfilled orders3 in the first quarter of 2022 reached 25.2 million, an increase of 13.6% from 22.1 million in the same period of 2021.
- Average shipper MAUs4 in the first quarter of 2022 reached 1.42 million, an increase of 16.0% from 1.22 million in the same period of 2021.
Mr. Peter Hui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FTA, stated, "We are pleased to have kicked off the year with strong financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2022, despite the challenging conditions. Our continued progress attests to the solid foundation of our business and our ability to mitigate the impact of external events by improving our users' experience and enhancing our matching technology. Looking forward, we will remain focused on increasing user frequency by fine-tuning our freight matching and fulfillment process. Additionally, we will continue to explore new business models and strengthen our monetization systems to optimize profitability through leveraging our nationwide logistics network. While China's road transportation industry has been affected by the Omicron outbreaks since March 2022, we expect digitalization and the low-carbon movement to further transform the industry over time and facilitate the development of a modern logistics system. Underpinned by our long-term strategic investment in advanced AI and big data technologies, I believe that FTA is well poised to seize the market trend and lead the development and transformation of the industry."
Mr. Simon Cai, Chief Financial Officer of FTA, added, "Our first quarter results are underpinned by the continued momentum we are experiencing in our freight matching services and the improvements we are seeing in our operating leverage. We grew our total net revenues to RMB1.3 billion in the first quarter, 53.7% higher than the prior year period and beating the high end of our previous guidance, which was projected at RMB1.09 billion. Along with our topline growth, we recorded a non-GAAP adjusted net income of RMB189.7 million in the first quarter, which was RMB112.9 million a year ago. As possibilities in the road transportation industry continue to unfold, we remain focused on delivering shareholder value through pursuing a disciplined financial strategy and positioning ourselves for the next wave of growth."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues (including value added taxes ("VAT") of RMB470.2 million and RMB700.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively). Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB1,332.6 million (US$210.2 million), representing an increase of 53.7% from RMB867.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.
Freight matching services. Revenues from freight matching services in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB1,118.6 million (US$176.5 million), representing an increase of 60.9% from RMB695.2 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenues from freight brokerage service as well as rapid growth in transaction commissions.
- Freight brokerage service. Revenues from freight brokerage service in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB662.4 million (US$104.5 million), an increase of 48.4% from RMB446.4 million in the same period of 2021, primarily driven by significant growth in transaction volume.
- Freight listing service. Revenues from freight listing service in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB198.0 million (US$31.2 million), an increase of 21.2% from RMB163.3 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to an increase in total paying members amid increased shipper demand for our services as our business continued to expand.
- Transaction commission. Revenues from transaction commissions amounted to RMB258.2 million (US$40.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 202.0% from RMB85.5 million in the same period of 2021, primarily driven by a rapid ramp-up of commissioned GTV penetration.
Value-added services. Revenues from value-added services in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB214.0 million (US$33.7 million), an increase of 24.4% from RMB172.0 million in the same period of 2021, mainly attributable to increased revenues from credit solutions.
Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of refund of VAT of RMB322.7 million and RMB503.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2022, respectively). Cost of revenues in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB683.9 million (US$107.9 million), compared with RMB412.8 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of tax refunds from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of refunds totaled RMB598.3 million, representing an increase of 65.8% from RMB361.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in transaction activities involving our freight brokerage service.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB192.0 million (US$30.3 million), compared with RMB170.4 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in salary and benefits expenses driven by an increase in sales and marketing headcount, partially offset by a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses as well as a decrease in share-based compensation expenses.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB458.4 million (US$72.3 million), compared with RMB322.0 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in salary and benefits expenses driven by higher headcount in general and administrative personnel, and an increase in share-based compensation expenses.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2022 were RMB221.0 million (US$34.9 million), compared with RMB138.0 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in salary and benefits expenses driven by higher headcount in research and development personnel.
Loss from Operations. Loss from operations in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB252.0 million (US$39.8 million), compared with RMB201.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income5. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB133.2 million (US$21.0 million), an increase of 20.3% from RMB110.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Net Loss. Net loss in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB192.0 million (US$30.3 million), compared with RMB197.0 million in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the first quarter of 2022 was RMB189.7 million (US$29.9 million), an increase of 68.0% from RMB112.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS6 and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per ADS7. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB0.18 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with RMB2.09 in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.17 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2022, compared with non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.70 in the same period of 2021.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments of RMB25.3 billion (US$4.0 billion) in total, compared with RMB26.0 billion as of December 31, 2021.
In the first quarter of 2022, net cash used in operating activities was RMB96.3 million (US$15.2 million).
Business Outlook
The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB1.56 billion and RMB1.64 billion for the second quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 39.4% to 46.3%, despite the impact of the Omicron outbreaks on transaction volume for the period. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market, operational conditions, and the uncertainties caused by the current Omicron outbreaks, including the geographic scope and duration of the outbreaks, the additional restrictive measures that the governmental authorities may take, and the further impact on the business of shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable accuracy as of the date hereof.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.3393 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of March 31, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on June 8, 2022 or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first quarter of 2022.
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
The replay will be accessible through June 15, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform, connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services including freight listing service, freight brokerage service and online transaction service. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas stations operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ordinary shareholder and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted operating income as loss from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expense, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net loss excluding (i) share-based compensation expense, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions, (iv) impairment of long-term investment and (v) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expense, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions, (iv) impairment of long-term investment and (v) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares, respectively. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADS as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs, respectively.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool. The non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of expense that affect its operations. Share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions, impairment of long-term investment and tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments have been and may continue to be incurred in its business and are not reflected in the presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures.
The Company reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating loss, net loss, net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review FTA's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. FTA's non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.
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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: FTA's goal and strategies; FTA's expansion plans; FTA's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA's revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China's road transportation market; competition in FTA's industry; FTA's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA's expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA's ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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The 2021 Sustainability Report is aligned with the GRI Standards and highlights the Company's commitment to addressing the social, resource and environmental challenges facing our world today
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS" or "Company"), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals for Life Sciences and Industrial markets, today announced the release of its first annual sustainability report developed in accordance with the increasingly adopted Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. The Company's 2021 Sustainability Report highlights significant events, initiatives and progress made by the Company in 2021, including detailed performance metrics in six key areas:
- Ethics, Compliance and Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- People, Inclusion and Diversity
- Environmental, Health and Safety
- Natural Resource Management
- Product Stewardship
"For many years, we have embraced the core principles of sustainability through our commitment to operating at the highest levels in environmental, health and safety and corporate social responsibility," said Dr. Pamela Spencer, Senior Vice President, Regulatory, Quality, Product Stewardship and Sustainability. "Today, we have formalized our vision for ANGUS, which serves as the robust foundation for the strategic goals and initiatives that will drive continuous improvement in all aspects of our future sustainability performance."
In 2021, ANGUS established a four-pillar blueprint that uses select United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the underlying principles guiding the Company's focus on innovative solutions supporting the health and well-being of people and the planet:
- Environmental Stewardship: Improve operations' environmental footprint through greenhouse gas (GHG), waste and water management reductions while maintaining zero injuries and process safety incidents.
- Sustainable Innovation: Advancing innovative solutions, grounded in science, that bring value to our customers and improve the world in which we live.
- Culture of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Building a culture where every employee feels accepted, valued and able to contribute to their fullest potential.
- Socially Responsible Community Partner: Driving positive change through our local community engagement and support.
"Sustainability is fundamental to the continuous evolution of ANGUS, our customers and the global markets we serve," said David Neuberger, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our goals are ambitious: maintaining our best-in-class safety performance, dramatically improving our overall environmental footprint, and further expanding our portfolio to directly address our customer's sustainability goals and needs. With this inaugural report, we are making a strong commitment to transparency and accountability around the Company's overall sustainability performance in addressing the social, resource and environmental challenges facing our world today."
To read ANGUS' 2021 Sustainability Report, visit https://www.angus.com/sustainability.
ANGUS is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of specialty ingredients and consumables for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, consumer and industrial applications. The Company innovates through its unique nitroalkane chemistries, including its flagship AMP™ (aminomethyl propanol) multifunctional additives and TRIS AMINO™ (tromethamine) buffers, which are produced at fully integrated, ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facilities in the United States and Germany. ANGUS serves its global customers through six regional Customer Application Centers located in Chicago, Illinois; Paris, France; São Paulo, Brazil; Singapore; Shanghai, China; and Mumbai, India. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. For more information, visit angus.com.
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Sheila Penrose to retire from the Board after a distinguished tenure
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) announced that Larry Quinlan was elected to serve as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders today. He will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk and Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committees.
Quinlan is the former Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Deloitte, where he had responsibility for the company's technology strategy and operations and oversaw more than 10,000 information technology (IT) professionals in 175 countries. In his more than 33 years at Deloitte, Quinlan led major client relationships and advised company boards and CEOs on a wide range of IT, cybersecurity and digital strategic priorities.
"Larry brings to JLL deep expertise across every facet of the digital and technology transformation journey," said Siddharth N. (Bobby) Mehta, Chairman of the JLL Board of Directors. "His extensive leadership in digital and technology strategy and operations, and cybersecurity, will be invaluable as we continue to grow our JLL Technologies business and support our clients' technology business needs."
Currently, Quinlan serves on the board of ServiceNow. He also is a member of the non-profit boards of KIPP Charter Schools Miami and Easterseals South Florida and co-founded TechPACT, an organization focused on inclusion and equity in the technology industry. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of leadership, information technology transformation and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Quinlan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from the University of the West Indies, a Master of Business Administration from Baruch College and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the West Indies.
In another change to JLL's Board, Sheila Penrose did not stand for re-election. Penrose served as a Director since 2002 and Chairman of the Board from 2005 through 2020.
"On behalf of the Board and JLL, I would like to thank Sheila for her extensive contributions over the last 20 years," said Christian Ulbrich, JLL CEO. "Her broad perspectives, deep insight and leadership as former chairman helped guide JLL's growth and commitment to diversity and inclusion."
Mehta added, "Sheila has served our Board and the company's shareholders with extraordinary commitment, diligence and distinction for which we are incredibly grateful."
In addition to Mehta, Quinlan and Ulbrich, JLL's Board members include Hugo Bagué, Matthew Carter, Jr., Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Tina Ju, Bridget Macaskill, Deborah H. McAneny, Jeetu Patel, Ann Marie Petach and Efrain Rivera.
About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $19.4 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 100,000 as of March 31, 2022. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit ir.jll.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sony Pictures’ Marvel adaptation“Morbius”landed with dismal reviews but still managed to debut with $39.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
That was enough to easily hand “Morbius,” starring Jared Leto as a vampire-transforming biochemist, the top spot at the box office — even though it was an uncharacteristically low debut for a Marvel movie. Sony’s last movie to launch a Marvel character, 2018’s “Venom,” opened in 2018 with double the ticket sales.
But “Morbius” also drew unusually bad reviews for a Marvel release. On Rotten Tomatoes, it sits with easily the worst score for a Marvel film at 17% fresh. “Venom” (30%) wasn’t a hit with critics, either. But given that forecasts had ranged closer to a $50 million opening weekend for “Morbius,” the poor word-of-mouth and worse reviews likely cut into its receipts.
“This is a weak opening by Marvel’s exceptional standard for launching a new superhero series,” said David A. Gross, who runs the consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research. “The weekend figure is well below average for a Marvel first episode, and below average compared with a DC Comics new series, as well.”
Still, “Morbius,” delayed several times by the pandemic, was budgeted somewhat modestly for a comic-book film, costing $75 million to produce. Audiences also gave it a low grade — C+ from CinemaScore — though moviegoers still seemed to like it more than critics. The audience score from Rotten Tomatoes for the Daniel Espinosa-directed film is 69% fresh.
Overseas, “Morbius” grossed $44.9 million over the weekend, for an $84 million global haul.
Still, it will be hard for “Morbius” to get anywhere close to Sony’s recent Marvel successes. The last two were box-office hits: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has grossed nearly $1.9 billion worldwide, while last year’s “Venom 2” took in $502 million globally.
Last week’s top film, the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum rom-com adventure “The Lost City,” slid to second place with $14.8 million in its second week. With a two-week total of $54.6 million, “The Lost City” is performing much better than other recent entries in the genre.
Following the Academy Awards, Apple put best picture-winner “CODA” into more than 500 theaters. The film, which debuted on Apple TV+ last August,became the first movie from a streaming service ever to take Hollywood’s top honor. Apple didn’t share ticket-sales figures Sunday, making “CODA” the first best-picture winner without any recorded U.S. box office.
Also working against “Morbius”: The box office is getting busier. While no new wide releases went up against the Sony release this weekend, the coming weeks bring the releases of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” “Ambulance” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore.” The next Marvel movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” comes from the Walt Disney Co. on May 6.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Morbius,” $39.1 million.
2. “The Lost City,” $14.8 million.
3. “The Batman,” $10.8 million.
4. “Uncharted,” $3.6 million.
5. “Jujutsu Kaisen 0,” $1.9 million.
6. “RRR,” $1.6 million.
7. “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” $1.4 million.
8. “Dog,” $1.3 million.
9. “X,” $1 million.
10. “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” $1 million.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of XRAY during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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Famous commencement speeches from 10 public figures
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Famous commencement speeches from 10 public figures
The excitement surrounding college graduation ceremonies leaves many future alumni wondering if they’ll remember anything beyond their name being announced, receiving their diploma, then moving their mortarboard tassels from the right side to the left.
Despite the adrenaline rush, students often tune in when a good commencement speaker steps behind the lectern. The graduation tradition of having politicians, comedians, authors, public figures, actors, and other celebrities delivering these speeches further kicks up anticipation. When powerful enough, the words spoken can stick for a long time in memories.
Even fake commencement speeches can proffer excellent advice and become part of history. Case in point, a speech purportedly given by Kurt Vonnegut that began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’97: Wear sunscreen.” (The speech was actually written in a column by Chicago Tribune writer Mary Schmich.)
As you can see, wisdom put forth by renowned orators often becomes a part of history. Such is the case with the following 10 commencement speeches compiled here by College Ave for their inspiring messages for graduates.
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John F. Kennedy: American University (1963)
World peace was the powerful theme of John F. Kennedy’s commencement speech delivered to the 1963 graduating class of American University.
Speaking to the class of ’63, Kennedy said: “I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children—not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women—not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.”
Two years prior to this commencement address, Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. Kennedy also used the American University speech to announce opening talks with Moscow on a test ban treaty, as well as a declaration that the U.S. would not conduct nuclear tests in the atmosphere.
Kennedy himself graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1940 with a Bachelor of Arts in government and a concentration on international affairs. He would go on to create the Peace Corps, propose the Civil Rights Act, fund the space program, avert nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was integral in the formation of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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Maya Angelou: University of California, Riverside (1977)
When addressing the 1977 graduating class of the University of California, Riverside, Angelou posed this question: “…it would seem that the trouble for you is not just how to get out of this institution, but once out, what does one do? Does one simply sit with that diploma and say, ‘I have found the one way, the true way for myself and I call all the others false.’ Or do you indeed join life, that is the challenge.” Yes, it’s easy to understand why Angelou was called on to present 18 commencement speeches in her lifetime.
How did Angelou answer that question for herself? She achieved greatness throughout her life as a civil rights activist, professor at Wake Forest University, an acclaimed poet, and a bestselling author of 36 books—including the iconic novel, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” In 2010, President Barack Obama presented Angelou the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2015, the United States Postal Service released a special Forever stamp in her honor. Additionally, the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program released a quarter bearing Angelou’s image.
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Mother Teresa: Niagara University (1982)
“You have received many things to guide you, protect you, to lead you in the right paths. Remember that it has been given to you, not to keep, but to share. The greatest grace: share gift.” This quote from Mother Teresa was made during her commencement address to the 1982 class of Niagara University. That same year, she would also deliver commencement speeches to Harvard University and Thomas Aquinas College.
Born in 1910 as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa felt called to serve her faith at a young age, becoming a nun at 18. For many years, she taught at St. Mary’s High School in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and later became the school’s principal. Drawn to help the sick and poor, she left to work in the Calcutta slums.
Mother Teresa’s humanitarian work led to her founding the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, establishing an open-air school, a home for the dying destitute, a leper colony, an orphanage, family and mobile health clinics, and a care facility for HIV/AIDS patients.
In recognition of her life’s work, Mother Teresa was awarded the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. Six years after her death in 1997, Pope John Paul II beatified her in 2003. In 2016, she was canonized by Pope Francis, becoming recognized by the Catholic church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
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Toni Morrison: Wellesley College (2004)
With her commencement speech, Toni Morrison charged the Wellesley College class of 2004 to “go out and save the world.”
“I am a teller of stories and therefore an optimist, a believer in the ethical bend of the human heart, a believer in the mind’s disgust with fraud and its appetite for truth, a believer in the ferocity of beauty,” the award-winning author continued. “So, from my point of view, which is that of a storyteller, I see your life as already artful, waiting, just waiting and ready for you to make it art.”
Morrison earned an English degree from Howard University, followed by a master’s from Cornell University. She’d go on to teach at Howard, Texas Southern University, Yale, and Princeton before entering the publishing world as an editor at Random House.
It wasn’t until she was 39 that Morrison hit the scene as an author, releasing her first book, “The Bluest Eye.” She’d go on to write 11 novels that explored the Black experience in America, including “Beloved,” which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1988. More accolades were to come Morrison’s way. In 1993, she became the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. Then, in 2012, Barack Obama honored her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But perhaps her most apt honor came in 2000 when the Library of Congress recognized Morrison as a Living Legend.
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Steve Jobs: Stanford University (2005)
One of the first things Steve Jobs revealed in his commencement address to Stanford University’s class of 2005 was that he dropped out of Reed College his freshman year. “I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out,” Jobs shared. He eventually audited classes that spurred his curiosity. What he couldn’t see at the time, he said, was that “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So, you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in the future. You have to trust in something—your gut, destiny, karma, whatever.”
Following this credo, at age 20, Jobs launched Apple in his parents’ garage with Steve Wozniak. Soon, he became recognized as a pioneer in the personal computer era. Ten years later, Apple had 4,000 employees and was valued at $2 billion. Then, Jobs was fired. “Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick,” he told Stanford grads. “Don’t lose faith.”
Jobs looked at being fired from Apple as a gift. He viewed his cancer diagnosis the same way. As he told Stanford grads, “Because almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”
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David Foster Wallace: Kenyon College (2005)
“It will actually be within your power to experience a crowded, hot, slow, consumer-hell type situation as not only meaningful, but sacred, on fire with the same force that made the stars: love, fellowship, the mystical oneness of all things deep down.” This was David Foster Wallace’s message to the 2005 graduating class of Kenyon College—you have a choice in how you perceive and think about things. The speech, “This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life,” was later released as a book and short film.
Wallace wrote his first novel, “The Broom of the System,” during his senior year at Amherst College, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1985. Time magazine proclaimed his 1996 novel “Infinite Jest” one of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 to 2005. Even after his death in 2008, Wallace’s writing continued to touch readers; his 2011 novel, “The Pale King,” was named a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Barack Obama: University of Michigan (2010)
The University of Michigan’s graduating class of 2010 had none other than the president of the United States deliver their commencement address. The 44th U.S. president recalled the actions of generations of Americans who shaped the country through toil, endurance, imagination, and faith.
In part of his speech, he said: “You, too, will have to strive. You, too, will have to push the boundaries of what seems possible. For the truth is, our nation’s destiny has never been certain. What is certain—what has always been certain—is the ability to shape that destiny. That is what makes us different. That is what sets us apart. That is what makes us Americans—our ability at the end of the day to look past all of our differences and all of our disagreements and still forge a common future.”
Obama’s own college years began at Occidental College in Los Angeles; he then progressed to Columbia University, where he graduated in 1983, majoring in political science. At Harvard Law School, he was the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review. He earned his Juris Doctor, graduating magna cum laude in 1991. Obama later taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. His passion for working as a community organizer helped him earn seats in the Illinois State Senate, United States Senate, and ultimately the White House.
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Drew Houston: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2013)
When Dropbox CEO Drew Houston gave the 2013 commencement speech at his alma mater, he supplied graduates with a cheat sheet for success. The sheet included three items: a tennis ball, a circle, and the number 30,000. Perhaps the most inspirational takeaway was his final quote: “Instead of trying to make your life perfect, give yourself the freedom to make it an adventure, and go ever upward.”
Houston, a 2005 alum of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, recalled his own entrepreneurship journey in the speech, one filled with ups, downs, and curves. He shared: “Your biggest risk isn’t failing, it’s getting too comfortable.” After exploring several business ventures, he and fellow MIT classmate Arash Ferdowsi launched Dropbox, a cloud storage provider, in 2007. Houston was 24 at the time. Today, at age 39, Houston’s net worth is $1.6 billion. The wisdom he shared with MIT’s class of 2013? Priceless.
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Maya Rudolph: Tulane University (2015)
“Say yes and create your own destiny,” was the advice Maya Rudolph gave in her commencement speech to Tulane’s 2015 graduating class. At the event, Green Envy, an a cappella group, paid homage to Rudolph’s mother, Minnie Riperton, with a rendition of her 1974 hit “Lovin’ You.” In the audience was Maya’s father, record producer and 1968 Tulane graduate Richard Rudolph.
As for Maya, she graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz’s Porter College in 1995, earning a Bachelor of Arts in photography. To Tulane grads, she recalled, “During senior year, my father asked me what I planned to do after I graduated. I told him, ‘I want to be on ‘Saturday Night Live.’”
Rudolph fulfilled that dream, and was featured as a cast member on the NBC series from 2000 to 2007. Since then, the winner of four Primetime Emmy Awards has gone on to star in films like “Bridesmaids” and “Licorice Pizza.”
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Chadwick Boseman: Howard University (2018)
Actor Chadwick Boseman took the stage at Howard University’s 150th commencement ceremony. In 2000, the star of Marvel’s “Black Panther” film series graduated from Howard with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing.
Boseman shared his post-college journey and the need to find purpose with graduates. “Sometimes you need to feel the pain and sting of defeat to activate the real passion and purpose that God predestined inside of you,” he said. Boseman also recalled how his show business path had been going quite smoothly after his graduation—he’d just landed his first role in a soap opera—until he spoke up about stereotypes. He was fired the next day.
“As you commence to your paths, press on with pride and press on with purpose,” Boseman advised Howard grads. He did just that in his film career, often portraying icons including Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and Jackie Robinson. Boseman, who died in 2020 from colon cancer at 43, was nominated for an Oscar in 2021 for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
In May 2021, Howard unveiled the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts in his honor. The university’s announcement stated, “Chadwick Boseman was fueled by purpose, and sought to fulfill that purpose through writing, directing, acting and activism.”
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Investment Community Teleconference Set for May 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. ET
TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hydro One Limited (TSX: H), the largest electric transmission and distribution utility in Ontario, plans to release its first quarter financial results the morning of May 5, 2022 before North American financial markets open. A summary of the results will be distributed by newswire and the complete MD&A and financial statements will be posted at hydroone.com/investors and www.sedar.com.
Hydro One's management will host a teleconference with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET that same morning to discuss the results and outlook. Those wishing to listen to the teleconference should access the live webcast on the Investor Relations Events and Presentations section of Hydro One's website at www.hydroone.com/investors. A rebroadcast of the teleconference will be available following the call at the same link.
Those members of the North American financial community wanting to ask questions during the call should dial 1.866.221.1674 at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time and request Hydro One's first quarter results teleconference, conference ID 6793175 (international callers should dial 1.270.215.9604). Other interested parties and media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.
Hydro One Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is Ontario's largest electricity transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.5 million valued customers, approximately $30.4 billion in assets as at December 31, 2021, and annual revenues in 2021 of approximately $7.2 billion.
Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. In 2021, Hydro One invested approximately $2.1 billion in its transmission and distribution networks, and supported the economy through buying approximately $1.7 billion of goods and services.
We are committed to the communities where we live and work through community investment, sustainability and diversity initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association.
Hydro One Limited's common shares are listed on the TSX and certain of Hydro One Inc.'s medium term notes are listed on the NYSE. Additional information can be accessed at www.hydroone.com, www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov.
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Letter to the editor: Tapping the reserve, hiding bad decisions?
The Repository
A quote from the Institute for Energy Research: “On July 26, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy announced an emergency sale from the reserve (U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve) of up to 20 million barrels, which will go through the end of October, just prior to the mid-term election in November.”
The strategic petroleum reserve was never meant to be used to cover up poor economic decisions by politicians.
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Stark County deputies continue investigation into fatal shooting
SUGAR CREEK TWP. – Stark County authorities are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a 53-year-old man who was killed at his home.
The shooting occurred Friday night in the 6000 block of Alabama Avenue SW. The victim was homeowner David S. Vogelsong.
As of Monday, the Stark County Sheriff's Office had not made any arrest in connection with the shooting.
More:Canton man charged with murder following fatal shooting in Jackson Township
Vogelsong was not alone at the residence when the shooting occurred.
"I just know there were two people," sheriff's Maj. C.J. Stantz said Monday. "... We want to make sure we do a thorough investigation. Our detectives continue to interview and review all evidence. We don't want to jump to conclusions."
Stantz said he believes the shooting occurred inside the home.
Vogelsong was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 10 p.m. Friday. His body was sent to the Cuyahoga County medical examiner for an autopsy.
"There is some question as to who had the firearm when it discharged," said Tammy Wilkes, an investigator with the Stark County Coroner's Office.
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home in Canton is handling arrangements. Vogelsong's obituary said he is survived by his parents, three daughters and other relatives. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/27/stark-county-authorities-pursue-investigation-fatal-shooting-david-vogelsong/7745946001/ | 2022-06-27T21:00:52Z |
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Transaction is expected to bolster Ginkgo's growing biosecurity platform and provide expanded epidemic tracking, modeling, and forecasting offerings to public health leaders and communities
BOSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced the purchase of certain epidemiological data infrastructure assets from Baktus, Inc., a Delaware-based public benefit corporation. Under the terms of the deal, Ginkgo will assume ownership of proprietary datasets, modeling and analytic tools, and a software platform with the capabilities to track, model, and forecast epidemics and associated risks and impacts. Ginkgo also expects to integrate several ongoing epidemiological analysis projects and a team of epidemiological data experts into its biosecurity and public health initiative, Concentric by Ginkgo.
Baktus, through its subsidiary, Metabiota, Inc., has built an extensive database of infectious disease outbreaks. In addition to epidemiological tracking and forecasting, the company created specialized data infrastructure to help governments and other partners understand and model the risks and disruptive impacts of pathogens in order to promote resilience to pandemics and epidemics. Baktus and Metabiota are expected to continue their independent operations after transferring the assets and epidemiological data personnel included in this transaction.
"We believe robust public health data is the bedrock of biosecurity—it's what enables public health leaders to direct resources where they're needed the most and researchers to develop targeted vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics," said Matt McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo. "Integrating state-of-the-art epidemiological modeling and predictive capabilities with our end-to-end biosecurity offerings will help us continue making the data we gather on pathogen spread and evolution that much more meaningful and actionable for public health leaders and communities."
"Our team has spent nearly a decade building epidemiological data and risk modeling tools for the public and private sector to more effectively quantify, mitigate and manage epidemic risk. This transaction demonstrates the importance of these efforts and capabilities," said Nita Madhav, outgoing CEO of Metabiota, who will be joining Ginkgo as part of the transaction. "Ginkgo's biosecurity initiative is an ideal home for our data, analytics, and expertise, and we are very excited to join the Ginkgo team."
Concentric has built a large-scale biosecurity platform, bolstered by a nationwide laboratory and operational network, to deliver comprehensive COVID-19 monitoring programs and services across thousands of sites in the U.S., including schools, airports, and other congregate settings. Concentric is building upon this foundation to create a sustainable global biosecurity infrastructure to help detect, mitigate and respond to a wide variety of biological threats, and we expect this transaction to be a key milestone towards developing that infrastructure.
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization, and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
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Former Cerner president to lead apree health in its mission to build an integrated digital navigation and advanced primary care category leader
SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vera Whole Health, Inc. and Castlight Health, Inc. announced today the appointment of Donald Trigg as chief executive officer and unveiled a new company brand: apree health. Effective this week, Trigg serves as chief executive officer and joins the company's board of directors.
"apree health is uniquely prepared to transform the healthcare industry with an end-to-end solution that brings together navigation, advanced primary care, and a financial model with aligned incentives that transforms lives through better health," said Ronald Williams, chairman of the board of the combined Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health company. "Don is a proven industry leader who has spent almost two decades at the intersection of healthcare and IT to help improve health outcomes. He is the right chief executive to drive our efforts to unlock and scale value-based care for the benefit of providers, patients, plan sponsors, and health plans."
Ravi Sachdev, partner at lead investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice added, "When we announced the Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health combination, we set out on a mission to accelerate payment and care delivery transformation through the combination of technology and a unique clinical delivery model. We've now reached a major milestone towards that goal with Don's appointment as CEO."
Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. During his tenure, the company grew from more than $800 million to almost $6 billion in revenue. As President, Trigg had full P&L responsibilities across all Cerner business groups spanning from the clinical EMR and revenue cycle to a set of strategic growth businesses beyond the EMR including provider health network strategies around value-based care.
"There is a crisis of affordability in U.S. healthcare that will define the decade," said Trigg. "The market is tired of point solutions that fail to deliver a person-centric system of care with world-class experience, improved outcomes, and lower costs. apree health has an opportunity to deliver an end-to-end strategy for digital navigation, advanced primary care, and member risk management. It will improve the lives of millions of Americans and be transformative for U.S. healthcare."
Donald Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. As president of Cerner, Don held general management, P&L, and operational responsibilities for the full breadth of Cerner's business groups. These groups were comprised of Cerner's foundational electronic medical record (EMR) and revenue cycle. They also included almost $1 billion in revenue of strategic growth businesses ranging from Real-Time Health Systems (RTHS) within the four walls of the hospital to the Health Network, Behavioral Health, and LTPAC and Workforce Health businesses beyond the four walls of the hospital to the Real-World Data and Clinical Trials business.
During more than a decade at Cerner, Trigg held diverse leadership roles throughout the business. His responsibilities ranged from executive vice president of Cerner's Strategic Growth businesses to managing director of the United Kingdom and Ireland operations in London, England to general manager of the Midwest region within the U.S. market to the first-ever vice president of Cerner's government practice.
Outside of Cerner, Trigg has extensive experience scaling early-stage growth businesses. From 2010-2012, he led the execution of natural language processing supplier CodeRyte's rapid growth plan, culminating in its strategic acquisition by 3M in 2012. He served on the board of referral management leader, Boston-based Kyruus, as well as on the board of the Medicare Advantage solution provider for health systems, St. Louis-based Lumeris.
Trigg also spent more than a decade in Washington, D.C. He worked four years for George W. Bush on his 2000 presidential campaign in Austin, Texas, and his presidential first term in office in Washington, D.C. He also worked in a variety of senior policy roles in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Trigg earned a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He is the co-author of The New Health Economy: Ground Rules for Leaders (Georgetown University Press).
apree health is on a mission to build the first end-to-end healthcare solution that redefines the care experience and transforms the way patients access and engage with care, the way providers deliver care, and the way employers and other purchasers pay for care. apree health does this by combining best-in-class navigation and data-driven insights, the most advanced primary care model, and value-based risk models to unlock health outcomes and make life better for those it serves.
Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States. Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center. The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being—an outcome that's neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system.
Castlight is on a mission to make it as easy as humanly possible for people to navigate the healthcare system and live happier, healthier, more productive lives. As a leader in healthcare navigation, Castlight provides a world-class digital platform with a team of clinical and benefits experts to help members easily connect and engage with the right programs and care, at the right time. Castlight partners with Fortune 500 companies and health plans to transform employee and member benefits into one comprehensive health and wellbeing experience to deliver better health outcomes and maximize returns on healthcare investments.
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PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to assist a bicyclist in increasing leverage, power and speed," said an inventor, from Miramar, Fla., "so I invented the POWER STICK. My design would offer the benefits of a full body workout without adding extra strain on the body."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to increase leverage, power and speed during bicycling. In doing so, it can be used with traditional and stationary bicycles. As a result, it offers a full body workout and it reduces strain on the body. The invention features a unique and practical design that is easy to attach and use so it is ideal for bicycle owners, cyclists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Hollywood/Miami sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HAD-145, 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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Developed with novel dye technology and AI guidance, new BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents have potential to accelerate discovery and drug development in oncology, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of a new family of reagents that enables researchers to gain improved data resolution and greater insights from samples compared to traditional fluorochromes, made possible by their innovative development using novel dye technology and artificial intelligence (AI) guidance.
The launch of BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents marks the first fluorochrome in a series from the new BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents product family. These reagents are a significant breakthrough in flow cytometry and have the potential to accelerate discovery and drug development in many diseases.
"One of the main challenges researchers face today is the limited number of markers that can be analyzed in a single sample due to the lack of specific fluorochromes excited at a single wavelength," said Cyrille Mionnet, Researcher at Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy (CIML). "This hinders our ability to identify and analyze distinct populations with confidence. BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents offer an effective solution for both conventional and spectral cytometry, expanding what is possible and opening the door to greater and deeper biological insights by facilitating panel design."
BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents were developed using novel BD dye technology and an AI-guided approach to selecting the optimal fluorochrome positions. The AI analyzed existing data from excitation and emission profiles of current commercially available fluorochromes, then identified the optimal positions in laser lines for new dyes to be developed. The BD Research and Development team then developed dyes to fit these profiles using a novel BD dye technology. This combination of next-generation dye technology and AI guidance makes the BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents the first of their kind.
Flow cytometry is a popular technique in biomedical research that allows scientists to identify and analyze single cells based on their characteristics, letting scientists study them in more detail to better understand the immune system, discover new biomarkers, and help develop treatments for disease. A key component of flow cytometry experiments are fluorochromes, or fluorescent dyes, photoreactive chemical compounds excited by laser light to enable the detection of features of interest on a cell. BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents are laser-specific fluorochromes optimally positioned to minimize the cross-laser excitation and background experienced with traditional fluorochromes.
BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents are optimized for not only conventional flow cytometry, but spectral flow cytometry, a rapidly growing field that allows for even more characteristics to be measured from a single sample. Combined with spectral flow cytometry, BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents help researchers perform high-dimensional research to address highly complex questions.
"By overcoming this long-standing limitation in flow cytometry, scientists will now be able to more accurately and confidently study cells of interest, which can streamline discovery research and help unlock potential therapies for disease in a broad range of fields including virology and oncology," said Steve Conly, vice president and general manager of Research and Clinical Solutions for BD Biosciences. "With BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents, BD demonstrates its continued leadership in the exciting field of spectral flow cytometry. The new reagents will complement future products that leverage BD CellView™ Image Technology, our new technology that adds fluorescence imaging and image-based decisioning to sort individual cells at high speed based on the visual details of each cell, to empower researchers with a truly unique solution for cutting-edge flow cytometry."
BD Horizon RealYellow™ 586 Reagents are now available globally online and through local sales representatives. Additional BD Horizon RealYellow™ and RealBlue™ Reagents will be made available soon. More information is available at bdbiosciences.com/real.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health™ by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani health officials on Thursday reported an outbreak of waterborne diseases in areas hit by recent record-breaking flooding, as authorities stepped up efforts to ensure the provision of clean drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people who lost their homes in the disaster.
The U.N. children’s agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history.
Pakistani authorities and aid agencies also were working to secure medical facilities to thousands of pregnant women, who are among 33 million people affected by floods.
Diarrhea, skin diseases and eye infections are spreading at relief camps set up by the government across the country. Over 90,000 diarrhea cases were reported from one of the worst-hit provinces, Sindh, in the past 24 hours, according to a report released by the health officials. But the illnesses were also reported from other flood-hit areas.
The grim updates came a day after Pakistan and the World Health Organization raised concern over the spread of waterborne diseases among flood victims. Pakistan blames climate change for unusually early and heavy monsoon rains, which since June have caused flash floods that have killed 1,191 people and affected 33 million people. About a million homes have also been damaged or destroyed
Flood waters continued to recede in the most of the country, but many districts in southern Sindh province remained underwater, forcing displaced people to stay at donated camps.
Among those flood victims staying at a relief camp in the district of Shikar Pur in Sindh was Mundam Ali, 21, who is seven months pregnant. She said she has a backache and cough. Ali said she had no other choice except to live in the relief camp, as her village was still submerged.
Ramesh Kumar, a medical doctor in Shikar Pur, said he treated scores of flood victims and most of them had waterborne diseases.
Nearly half a million flood displaced are living in relief camps. In Sindh province, thousands of medical camps have been set up in flood-stricken areas to treat victims, said Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, the provincial health minister. Mobile medical units have also been deployed. The World Health Organization says it is increasing surveillance for acute diarrhea, cholera and other communicable diseases and providing medical supplies to health facilities.
Doctors say initially they were initially seeing mostly patients traumatized by the flooding, but are now treating thousands of people suffering from diarrhea, skin infections and other waterborne ailments. Many pregnant women living in flood-affected areas were also exposed to risks.
Farah Naureen, the director for Pakistan at international aid agency Mercy Corps, said waterborne diseases were increasing at a faster pace among displaced people in flood-hit areas. In a statement, she said other than infectious diseases, the health of women was of particular importance.
“Around 73,000 will be giving birth within the next month, and they need skilled birth attendants, privacy, and birth facilities, or the survival of the mother and the newborn will be at risk,” she said.
According to Minister for Poverty Alleviation, Shazia Marri, the government was aware of the problems faced by pregnant women and children and was acting swiftly to help.
According to the U.N. Population Fund, 6.4 million flood victims in Pakistan need humanitarian assistance. It said about 650,000 pregnant women in flood-affected areas, including 73,000 expected to deliver in the next month, need maternal health services.
Children were at special risk, UNICEF said in a statement.
“When disasters hit, children are always among the most vulnerable,” said Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF representative in Pakistan. The floods damaged 17,566 schools, the agency said.
Meanwhile, rescuers, backed by the military, continued operations to evacuate marooned people to safer places. Rescuers are mostly using boats, but helicopters are also flying to evacuate stranded people from those areas where bridges and roads were destroyed, making it difficult to evacuate people and deliver food to them.
Days ago, Pakistan and the United Nations issued an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday took to Twitter, thanking the United Arab Emirates for delivering the first tranche of relief goods worth $50 million. He also thanked the United States for announcing $30 million in aid.
So far, several countries, including Turkey, China, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, have sent planeloads of aid to flood victims in Pakistan. According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damages.
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Associated Press writer Muhammad Farooq contributed to this story from Shikar Pur, Pakistan | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-waterborne-diseases-spread-among-flood-victims-in-pakistan/ | 2022-09-01T19:16:12Z |
What are the best Puma golf pants?
Low golf scores stem from many things. The right swing and equipment go a long way, but the right apparel does, too. Looking good and feeling comfortable build confidence and allow for a full range of motion.
Golf pants come in many styles and are made from moisture-wicking material. Puma is one of the leading brands in golf apparel and offers multiple styles of golf pants for all climates and skill levels of golfer. For their lightweight versatility, the best Puma golf pants are the Puma Jackpot Golf Pants.
What to know before you buy Puma golf pants
Which style of fit do you need?
Puma offers four styles of golf pants.
- Performance pants are cut to be relaxed through the thigh and lower leg for maximum comfort.
- Tailored pants are relaxed in the thigh but tapered in the lower leg for a more athletic look.
- 101 fit pants are the most casually designed, with extra space at the hip and a slightly tapered lower leg.
- Jogger golf pants are also tapered but have a ribbed leg opening for extra hold.
What is the best length of golf pants?
The length of your golf pants is important. You want pants that cover your ankles and lay softly on your shoes, but you don’t want pants that fall underneath your shoes, getting tangled with your spikes and causing you to stumble.
What kind of climate do you play in?
Warmer climates require moisture-wicking material that helps you keep cool. Colder climates need thicker material to block wind and keep your legs warm. Most Puma golf pants have a water-resistant barrier that stands up to wet conditions or extra dewy mornings.
What to look for in quality Puma golf pants
Moisture wicking
Puma golf pants feature moisture-wicking material that draws sweat away from the body and places it on the surface of the pants to evaporate. This innovation is important for comfort in hot climates.
Material
Most Puma golf pants are made of polyester, which is lightweight and looks sleek. It also is water-resistant and helps keep golfers cool. The fabric is stretchable and won’t hinder lower-leg movement during your swing.
Four-way stretching
Puma golf pants feature four-way stretching, which lets the fabric stretch both horizontally and vertically. This allows for greater range of motion.
Colors
Most Puma golf pants come in basic solid colors, such as navy, white and tan. There are also other colors, such as gray and brown, for certain styles. These colors are meant to complement the bold patterns Puma golf shirts offer so that your fashion statement is distinct and attractive.
How much you can expect to spend on Puma golf pants
Most Puma golf pants cost $75-$95. The X line of golf pants runs on the low side, and Ultradry weather pants are the most expensive at over $200.
Puma golf pants FAQ
What are jogger golf pants?
A. Puma jogger golf pants are stylish and functional. They look like normal golf pants except they are tapered at the lower leg and have rolled elastic cuffs. This style is widely accepted on golf courses and even fashionable off the course.
What is the best way to wash Puma golf pants?
A. Puma golf pants are machine-washable, but it is recommended to use a low spin cycle and low-temperature drying. Dry cleaning and bleach are discouraged.
What are the best Puma golf pants to buy?
Top Puma golf pants
What you need to know: These lightweight pants stand up to all weather conditions and keep you cool on hot days.
What you’ll love: The pants are made from moisture-wicking material. The hems are vented to fit snugly around your shoes. Pockets are located on the seams, and a silicone grip in the waistband holds your shirt in place. They have a button closure and zip fly.
What you should consider: There were some sizing issues reported regarding a tight fit.
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Top Puma golf pants for the money
What you need to know: This stylish design features Puma’s most stretchable fabric with a classic look.
What you’ll love: Made of polyester, these pants are lightweight and moisture-wicking. Puma’s 101 technology makes them extremely stretchable. There are hydromesh pocket bags and a hidden pocket near the zipper.
What you should consider: The tapered cut can be a bit snug through the thigh area.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Puma Golf Women’s 2020 Pwrshape Pant
What you need to know: These comfortable golf pants provide a perfect fit with the Pwrshape waistband.
What you’ll love: The 90-10 polyester-elastane blend provides flexibility. DryCell technology pulls sweat away to keep you dry. The high-stretch waistband includes inner shorts for a smooth appearance.
What you should consider: There were some concerns that lighter colors were see-through.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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VANCOUVER, BC and SANTIAGO, Chile, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today Apply Digital, a global innovation, products, and experiences company, announced the acquisition of Reign, a Chile-based digital services company.
"Since the beginning, we have had ambitions to build an international organization. We were on the look out for a strong, like-minded tech partner with whom we could deliver excellent services on a global scale," said Gautam Lohia, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Apply Digital. "Reign is a great fit for us in every way and we couldn't be more excited to work with them. Our culture and values are deeply aligned, their MACH engineering capabilities deepen our current capacity and expertise in the area, and our strength in strategy, design, and data will help them move upstream. With this integration, we are now in a position to have a global delivery model to better serve our clients' digital needs."
Following the integration, Apply Digital will have over 450 employees based in eight global offices across Canada, the US, Mexico, Chile, and the Netherlands. The Reign integration will help Apply Digital continue its growth and transform complex problems into simple digital solutions through human-centric designs and modern tech stacks.
"We know through our existing collaborations with Apply Digital and positive client feedback that we make a strong team," said Reign Chief Executive Office Juan Claudio López. "This integration will give our people the chance to work for international brands and an opportunity to be a part of a global organization. We look forward to a collaboration that will put people first and develop products and platforms that will impact customers across the world"
About Apply Digital
Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2016, Apply Digital is an innovation, products, and experiences company that builds successful digital solutions to help its clients gain a competitive advantage. The company has a human-centric design approach and leverages modern composable technologies for a roster of long-term clients that includes Moderna, Tishman Speyer, Lululemon, and Kraft Heinz.
Apply Digital has proven success in many sectors including Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, Gaming, and Insurance, and has received international recognition for its work. The company received a growth investment from Interlock Equity in December 2021 and is one of the fastest-growing technology services companies in North America. For more information, visit www.applydigital.com.
About Reign
Founded in Chile, Santiago, in 2015, Reign delivers digital transformation through ideation, design, and development of web and mobile applications. The company has helped clients like Socofar, Coca-Cola Embonor, Tigo, and Atlassian create smarter business solutions.
With offices in Santiago, Chile, and Miami, Florida, Reign knows that their diverse, focused, talented team of 175+ employees makes them a highly effective organization and helps them bring a fresh and open attitude to everything they do. They are also internationally recognized for their capabilities and recently won the inaugural MACH Awards. For more information, visit https://www.reign.cl/en/
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FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss 2022 third-quarter financial results.
Interested parties may listen to the conference call by visiting MPC's website at www.marathonpetroleum.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on MPC's website for two weeks. Financial information, including the earnings release and other investor-related material, will also be available online prior to the conference call and webcast at www.marathonpetroleum.com.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation
MPC is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. More information is available at www.marathonpetroleum.com.
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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and Beltone, the nation's leading hearing care retailer, is shedding light on the life-changing benefits better hearing can provide
GLENVIEW, Ill., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beltone, the nation's leading hearing care retailer, is celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month this May by spotlighting the life-changing benefits hearing aids can provide along with vital information regarding the risks associated with untreated hearing loss. It is important to get your hearing checked regularly to make sure you are getting the most out of experiences that really matter at home, work, or with family, and Beltone is here to help you every step of your hearing care journey.
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- Hearing loss is more than not being able to hear well. It affects people of all ages and is associated with other health concerns, including an increased risk of dementia, falls, and depression. Coming to terms with hearing loss can feel overwhelming but ignoring it can make it worse and have a great impact on your family, social, and work life.
- 4 out of 5 people who would benefit from hearing aids never experience the life-changing benefits they can bring, such as an increased sense of control and independence, improved mood, stronger relationships with loved ones, and better productivity in the workplace.
- Beltone's innovative hearing aids include advanced features that provide clarity in sound, connectivity options for easy TV and music streaming, and convenient hands-free calling. Additional features include unique ergonomic and weatherproof designs, best-in-class rechargeability, and are suitable for a range of hearing loss from mild to moderate to severe and profound.
- Beltone also recently started carrying Jabra Enhance Plus, a hearing aid in an earbud design, which is a great and affordable option for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss looking to take the first steps in their hearing care journey.
- Getting your hearing checked and being fitted for hearing aids is an easy process. And if you do need a hearing solution, Beltone's experienced team of hearing care professionals will be right beside you to help you on your journey. Check out our video "What to Expect During Your First Beltone Visit" to learn more.
On average, people wait 6 to 7 years before taking action to treat their hearing loss. Changes to our hearing can happen gradually and often we are the last to know. Do not let this happen to you. Take Beltone's free online hearing screening at Beltone.com or schedule a free hearing screening at your local Beltone Hearing Care Center and ask your loved ones to do the same.
Beltone is the nation's leading hearing care retailer and has remained the most trusted hearing care provider for over 80 years as we are committed to providing more than just hearing aids, but also a partner for our patients every step of the way. With over 1,500 Beltone locations nationwide, you can expect this level of personalized service wherever you go. Proudly part of the GN Group, Beltone continues to focus on the needs of our patients through the research and development of innovative new hearing technologies and extensive training and continuing education for our hearing care professionals to allow you to hear what truly matters the most. To learn more, please visit www.beltone.com.
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar has announced his return, revealing the date of his long-awaited fifth album.
Almost eight months after announcing his departure from his longtime label Top Dawg Entertainment, the Pulitzer-Prize winning artist revealed his next album, called "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," will be released on May 13.
Lamar kept the announcement vague -- initially sharing the news on Twitter in response to a tweet reading "Kendrick Lamar is officially retired."
In August, Lamar announced his plans to leave TDE, under which all of his previous albums have been released. This will be his last album under the label, he said at the time.
"As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life's calling," he wrote.
Lamar's last album was 2017's "DAMN," a hugely successful album that went triple platinum and received a Pulitzer Prize -- the first rap album to win the coveted award.
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PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan warned Tuesday that Chinese military drills aren’t just a rehearsal for an invasion of the self-governing island but also reflect ambitions to control large swaths of the western Pacific, as Taipei conducted its own exercises to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.
Angered by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan, China has sent military ships and planes across the midline that separates the two sides in the Taiwan Strait and launched missiles into waters surrounding the island. The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade.
Ignoring calls to calm tensions, Beijing instead extended the exercises without announcing when they will end.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that beyond aiming to annex the island democracy, which split with the mainland amid civil war in 1949, China wants to establish its dominance in the western Pacific. That would include controlling of the East and South China Seas via the Taiwan Strait and imposing a blockade to prevent the U.S. and its allies from aiding Taiwan in the event of an attack, he told a news conference in Taipei.
The exercises show China’s “geostrategic ambition beyond Taiwan,” which Beijing claims as its own territory, Wu said.
“China has no right to interfere in or alter” Taiwan’s democracy or its interactions with other nations, he added.
Wu’s assessment of China’s maneuvers was grimmer than that of other observers but echoed widespread concerns that Beijing is seeking to expand its influence in the Pacific, where the U.S. has military bases and extensive treaty partnerships.
China has said its drills were prompted by Pelosi’s visit, but Wu said Beijing was using her trip as a pretext for intimidating moves long in the works. China also banned some Taiwanese food imports after the visit and cut off dialogue with the U.S. on a range of issues from military contacts to combating transnational crime and climate change.
Pelosi also dismissed China’s outrage as a public stunt, noting on NBC’s “Today” show that “nobody said a word” about a Senate delegation a few visit months ago. Later on the MSNBC news network, she said Chinese President Xi Jinping was acting like a “scared bully.”
“I don’t think the president of China should control the schedules of members of Congress,” she said.
Through its maneuvers, China has pushed closer to Taiwan’s borders and may be seeking to establish a new normal in which it could eventually control access to the island’s ports and airspace. But that would likely elicit a strong response from the military on the island, whose people strongly favor the status quo of de-facto independence.
The U.S., Taipei’s main backer, has also shown itself to be willing to face down Beijing’s threats. Washington has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan in deference to Beijing, but is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itself and to treat all threats against it as matters of grave concern.
That leaves open the question of whether Washington would dispatch forces if China attacked Taiwan. U.S. President Joe Biden has said repeatedly the U.S. is bound to do so — but staff members have quickly walked back those comments.
Beyond the geopolitical risks, an extended crisis in the Taiwan Strait, a significant thoroughfare for global trade, could have major implications for international supply chains at a time when the world is already facing disruptions and uncertainty in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In particular, Taiwan is a crucial provider of computer chips for the global economy, including China’s high-tech sectors.
In response to the drills, Taiwan has put its forces on alert, but has so far refrained from taking active counter measures.
On Tuesday, its military held live-fire artillery drills in Pingtung County on its southeastern coast.
The army will continue to train and accumulate strength to deal with the threat from China, said Maj, Gen. Lou Woei-jye, spokesperson for Taiwan’s 8th Army Command. “No matter what the situation is … this is the best way to defend our country.”
Taiwan, once a Japanese colony, had only loose connections to imperial China and then split with the mainland in 1949. Despite never having governed the island, China’s ruling Communist Party regards it as its own territory and has sought to isolate it diplomatically and economically in addition to ratcheting up military threats.
Washington has insisted Pelosi’s visit did not change its “one China policy,” which holds that the United States has no position on the status of the two sides but wants their dispute settled peacefully.
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Associated Press writer Ashraf Khalil in Washington contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/taiwan-holds-drills-says-china-seeks-control-of-seas/ | 2022-08-09T18:00:17Z |
Wind is wild card in fires burning in New Mexico, Arizona
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Schoolchildren in a northern New Mexico community that had been threatened by a wildfire resumed in-person classes Tuesday while residents on the fire’s northern and southern edges remained under evacuation orders.
The West Las Vegas School District said exceptions would be made for students still displaced by what’s the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. or those whose health has been affected by the smoke.
Still, classes for students in a neighboring school district that serves part of the community remained virtual while firefighters worked in rugged terrain ahead of the massive blaze trying to clear brush and stop the flames from burning more homes in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
The wildfire — intensified by decades of drought, warmer temperatures and spring winds — has burned more than 318 square miles (824 square kilometers) of tinder-dry ponderosa forests. Thousands of people have had to flee the flames and some 300 structures, including homes, have been destroyed.
Crews have spent days working to protect ranch homes scattered through the area and stamping out small fires that jumped ahead of the main blaze.
“So far they’ve had great luck in catching those,” said fire information officer Joel Barnett.
Wind and low humidity levels continued to be big wildfire expansion threats as the National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for extreme fire danger in much of New Mexico and parts of Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Forecasters said New Mexico is outpacing most other recent years for the number of red flag days in April and so far this month.
In northern New Mexico, officials at Los Alamos National Laboratory and residents in the nearby town are prepared to evacuate if a wildfire burning there moves closer. That fire has burned more than 66 square miles (171 square kilometers).
Officials said some medically fragile residents and large animals already have been moved out of the area to lessen the traffic congestion should evacuations be ordered. They anticipated residents would have at least a day or two notice if they need to flee.
“If the fire gets its fifth gear, it will be here sooner than we want it to be,” said incident commander Rich Harvey. “We’re doing everything we can to check it.”
Crews in Arizona were battling a fire near the U.S.-Mexico border that forced several dozen people from their homes.
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Montoya Bryan reported from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Associated Press writer Felicia Fonseca in Flagstaff, Arizona, contributed to this report.
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CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Third quarter dividend is $.44 per share, an increase of 4.8% versus 3Q 2021
- Indicated dividend yield is 4.3%
- Annual dividends have increased for 51 consecutive years
Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced a dividend of $.44 per share for the third quarter, an increase of $.02 per share or 4.8% versus the third quarter of 2021. The dividend will be paid on October 14, 2022 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2022.
At an annual indicated dividend of $1.76 per share, the yield is 4.3%, based upon yesterday's closing stock price of $40.51 per share. Leggett & Platt has increased its annual dividend for 51 consecutive years and possesses one of the highest yields among the Dividend Kings.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
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Biden takes swipe at GOP’s assault on Disney: ‘They’re going after Mickey Mouse’
By Shawna Mizelle and Sam Fossum, CNN
President Joe Biden on Thursday criticized the Republican Party over its confrontation with Disney and suggested the “far right has taken over the party.”
It’s the first time that Biden, who was speaking at a fundraiser in Oregon, has commented on the feud between Disney and Republicans. The party, in an effort to galvanize its base, has seized on Disney over the corporation’s opposition to legislation that prohibits schools from teaching young children about sexual orientation or gender identity. In retaliation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has led an effort to curtail special privileges Disney enjoys in the state.
“This is not your father’s Republican Party,” Biden said at one point on Thursday, later adding: “It’s not even conservative in a traditional sense of conservatism. It’s mean, it’s ugly. I mean, look at what’s happening now in Florida: Christ, they’re going after Mickey Mouse.”
Biden also used his remarks to look ahead to the fall’s midterm elections. He specifically criticized Republican Sen. Rick Scott’s campaign proposals for the future of the GOP, which include completing former President Donald Trump’s border wall and calling for all Americans to pay some income tax.
The President expressed optimism about the upcoming midterms, even though the Democratic Party’s prospects are widely seen as bleak.
“I think we can pick up two Senate seats,” Biden said, according to reporters at the event. “But I’ll admit, what I haven’t done is getting out on the road again instead of dealing with the many emergencies in my office.”
He said he would do more to talk about his record in the future.
The GOP-Disney feud took off after the company at first refused to make a public statement about the legislation, prompting internal outrage from some employees. After initially declining to weigh in, Disney CEO Bob Chapek publicly criticized Florida lawmakers for passing the bill, apologized to the company’s LGBTQ employees for not being a stronger advocate and announced that Disney would stop making political donations in Florida after decades of contributing generously, mostly to Republicans, including a $50,000 donation to DeSantis’ reelection effort.
Consequentially, Florida lawmakers, acting at DeSantis’ behest, passed a pair of bills on Thursday to eliminate the unique status that allows the entertainment company to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme parks and to eliminate a carve-out in a social media bill that was signed into law last year but put on hold by a federal judge.
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- Closing the Gap analyzes 50,000+ data points, reveals survey data polling 2,000+ US adults, and shares insights from 7-figure-earning course creators.
- Online content creation is the most popular type of business entrepreneurs aspire to launch, beating out brick and mortars, eCommerce and selling services.
- Top course creators are 400% more likely to bring in their students from other platforms or databases (e.g. Instagram, podcasts, TikTok, email lists, etc.), and 200% more likely to study how their students engage with their content.
VANCOUVER, BC, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), the platform shaking up the knowledge economy by empowering creators to create, market and sell their online learning products, today released Closing the Gap, an online learning trends report offering a unique look at the state of the knowledge economy, its industry leaders, and what's next.
The report analyzes 50,000+ data points, unveils survey data polling 2,000+ US adults, and shares insights from 7-figure-earning course creators. It reveals the top tricks and trends that separate the top 20% of most successful course creators from the rest, and outlines how online content creation has quickly become the most sought after business strategy by emerging entrepreneurs.
"Course creators who are building hyper-successful online businesses aren't doing it by accident," said Henk Campher, Chief Marketing Officer at Thinkific. "They're taking ownership of their audiences, creating vibrant communities, bundling complementary products and monetizing their content with innovative payment models and selling tools. With the appetite for online learning continuing to grow and more entrepreneurs than ever choosing to create online content, this report gives creators the expert insights they need to build bigger and stronger businesses that have a life-changing impact on their students," said Campher.
Key report findings include:
- Content is the dream - Online content creation takes top spot as the most popular business model entrepreneurs aspire to (51%), beating out selling products online (49%), providing services online (49%) or in-person (46%), or opening a brick and mortar store (39%).
- Creators want control - The most successful creators don't limit themselves only to social media, instead they are 400% more likely to guide their audiences from such platforms into their courses. They're also 200% more likely to study their students' engagement. More audience control means fans become paying customers.
- Communal learning = earning - Top creators were found to be 200% more likely to create communities, lively "town squares" where students can engage with one another and their creators.
- Bundle up - Online learning has gone beyond offering one-off learning products. A whopping 85% of top creators sell multiple products or services, bundling packages to include memberships, private communities, ebooks, one-on-one coaching, physical products, and more.
- Tech is the hot ticket - The software & technology field saw the highest student demand for online learning since the start of 2020, followed by health & fitness, then arts & entertainment.
Expert insight was provided by many trailblazing course creators, each of whom has experienced standout success using the techniques highlighted in the report to engage, convert and retain students. For example:
Nina Zadeh - Co-Founder, Sidewalker Daily
Latasha James - Founder, Online Business Launch Lab
Kat Norton - Founder, Miss Excel
Chef Amanda Schonberg - Founder, Baking for Business
To access the full report, please click here.
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Thinkific (TSX:THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earned hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team.
For more information, please visit www.thinkific.com.
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Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Company's plans and objectives, industry trends; growing demand for online learning, growth in our industry; addressable markets for our solutions; capturing market share; advances in and expansion of our offered platform service and the anticipated benefits of Thinkific Payments and Thinkific Communities and their features for the Company's customers. Such statements and information are based on the current expectations of Thinkific's management, and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although Thinkific's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, including, among other factors, the risk factors described in additional detail under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Information Form, and in our other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, all of which are available under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward–looking statements and information speak only as of the date on which they are made and Thinkific undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward–looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — What do Alabama, California, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have in common? Well, they all have a shop called The Baked Bear within their borders.
But, what is The Baked Bear? It’s simple really, they make custom ice cream sandwiches. If you need pictures for convincing give a peep at their Instagram page, it’s filled with sweet, creamy, cookie, and ice cream goodness.
What makes them so special? This ice cream sandwich shop gives you the power to create your perfect dessert option, and here’s how:
- Choose your top and bottom cookie/brownie from over 10 options
- Take your pick of ice cream in the middle from 12 different flavors
- Want toppings?
- Last but not least you can get your sandwich hot pressed to enhance the dessert experience to a new level
The shop says, “OUR MISSION IS TO SPREAD JOY AND CREATE MEMORIES, BRINGING A SMILE TO EVERY CUSTOMER’S FACE ONE ICE CREAM SANDWICH AT A TIME.”
You can find your next favorite dessert around Texas in Austin, The Colony, El Paso, Georgetown, San Antonio and soon in Webster. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/this-might-be-the-best-most-unique-ice-cream-sandwich-shop-in-texas/ | 2022-08-02T19:20:00Z |
California governor signs landmark law for fast food workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nation-leading measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite the objections of restaurant owners who warned it would drive up consumers’ costs.
The landmark law creates a 10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California.
Newsom said he was proud to sign the measure into law on Labor Day.
“California is committed to ensuring that the men and women who have helped build our world-class economy are able to share in the state’s prosperity,” he said in a statement. “Today’s action gives hardworking fast food workers a stronger voice and seat at the table to set fair wages and critical health and safety standards across the industry.”
The law caps minimum wage increases for fast food workers at chains with more than 100 restaurants at $22 an hour next year, compared to the statewide minimum of $15.50 an hour, with cost of living increases thereafter.
The state legislature approved the measure on Aug. 29. Debate split along party lines, with Republicans opposed.
Sen. Brian Dahle, the Republican nominee for governor in November, had called it “a steppingstone to unionize all these workers.”
Supporters had said they hoped the measure would inspire similar efforts elsewhere.
Restaurant owners and franchisers cited an analysis they commissioned by the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecast and Development saying that the legislation would increase consumers’ costs.
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5 people were shot — including 1 fatally — after an apparent fight at a birthday party in Indianapolis, police say
By Michelle Watson, CNN
An apparent fight at a birthday party in Indianapolis devolved into shooting that left one person dead and four others wounded, police said.
Around 3:20 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a banquet hall in the 4200 block of 38th Street, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Foley said.
“Preliminarily, detectives believe a birthday party was taking place at the event hall when a fight occurred and shots were fired,” the police department said in a statement.
“Shots were fired both inside and outside the building. There are no individuals detained reference this incident.”
One man died at the scene, Foley said. Four other people were taken to hospitals with what police believe are non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana anonymously at 317-262-8477. Information leading to a felony arrest could be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, will report second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022, after the U.S. financial markets close.
Dynavax will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. (ET)/1:30 p.m. (PT).
The live audio webcast may be accessed through the "Events & Presentations" page on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at https://investors.dynavax.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the live event.
To dial into the call, participants will need to register for the call using the caller registration link. It is recommended that participants dial into the conference call or log into the webcast approximately 10 minutes prior to the call.
About Dynavax
Dynavax is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines to help protect the world against infectious diseases. The Company has two commercial products, HEPLISAV-B® [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted], which is approved in the U.S. and the European Union for prevention of infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults age 18 years and older, and CpG 1018 adjuvant, currently used in multiple adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccines. Dynavax is advancing CpG 1018 adjuvant as a premier vaccine adjuvant through global research collaborations and partnerships. Current collaborations are focused on adjuvanted vaccines for COVID-19, plague, shingles, Tdap, seasonal influenza and universal influenza. For more information about our marketed products and development pipeline, visit www.dynavax.com and follow Dynavax on LinkedIn.
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Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
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Chris Paul masterclass inspires Phoenix Suns to 2-0 lead in NBA playoffs
By Ben Church, CNN
NBA veteran Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in his quest for his first NBA championship.
Paul, who turns 37 on Friday, racked up 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists to inspire the Suns to a 129-109 win in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series.
It looked likely to be a tight game going into the fourth quarter as the Suns were only up by six, 89-83, but Phoenix turned it into a comfortable win after scoring 40 points in the final period, including 14 from Paul.
“You guys tell me, you’re watching the same thing,” fellow Suns guard Devin Booker — who had a team-high 30 points — told reporters when asked about Paul’s longevity.
“It impresses us every time we see it, but it doesn’t surprise us. It’s just the will to win.”
The Suns head to Dallas with a 2-0 lead and will hope Paul can keep coming up clutch. The 36-year-old, however, is keeping his feet on the ground.
“You’ve just got to lean on the work,” Paul told reporters, explaining his ability to keep playing at the highest level. “It all goes back to the work.
“You can’t cheat the game. You’ve got to do the strength and conditioning, you’ve got to lift, you’ve got to get your rest, you got to get your shots up.
“When you do that, you live with the results.”
Dallas star Luka Doncic did his best to keep his team in it with a standout 35 points, five rebounds and seven assists on 13-of-22 shooting, but little else came from a tame Mavs side, leading coach Jason Kidd to ask the rest of his squad for more.
“He had a great game, but no one else showed. We’ve got to get other guys shooting the ball better,” Kidd said postgame. “We can’t win with just him out there scoring 30 a night — not at this time of the year. And we’re playing the best team in the league, so we’ve got to get other guys going.”
Game 3 is on Friday in Dallas.
Heat take 2-0 lead over Sixers
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat stretched their playoff lead to 2-0 after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday.
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler scored 23 and 22 points respectively for the hosts who had too much for their opponents.
Philadelphia will be desperately hoping MVP candidate Joel Embiid can return from suffering a facial fracture and concussion he suffered against the Toronto Raptors to help get its postseason hopes back on track.
However, after Wednesday’s defeat, Sivers coach Doc Rivers said he was still unsure whether Embiid will be fit enough for Game 3.
“He’s got so many steps to go through, and I don’t think he’s cleared any of them right now. So we just have to wait and see,” he told reporters.
Philadelphia hosts Game 3 on Friday.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 6:42PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mystic Falls, or near Old Faithful, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near…
Mystic Falls around 645 PM MDT.
Old Faithful, Fairy Falls, Kepler Cascades and Scaup Lake around
650 PM MDT.
Fountain Paint Pot and Craig Pass around 655 PM MDT.
Gibbons Falls around 700 PM MDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Virginia Cascade,
Canyon, Lower Falls, Cascade Lake and Grebe Lake.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon and the State Department failed to investigate whether a Saudi-led coalition used U.S.-provided military support to carry out any of repeated airstrikes and other attacks that are alleged to have killed civilians in Yemen, a U.S. government report released Wednesday said.
Criticism of civilian casualties in Saudi-led coalition airstrikes that at times have hit wedding parties, funerals, hospitals and other gatherings of civilians has clouded U.S. arms sales and other military support to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates since the two launched a war in Yemen in 2015.
The now 7-year war has failed in its aim of ousting Iranian-allied Houthi rebels who have seized control of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and much of the rest of Yemen’s north. Under U.S., U.N. and other international mediation, all sides in the conflict have joined in what U.S. officials say is a promising but fragile truce this spring and summer.
Publication of the critical report by the Government Accountability Office comes the day after the White House confirmed that President Joe Biden plans a July trip to Saudi Arabia in a bid to bolster relations with the oil-producing kingdom.
High oil and gasoline prices are helping to drive inflation in the U.S. and threatening the prospects of Biden’s Democrats and Biden himself in coming elections. Israel and other allies also have urged the U.S. president to mend relations with the Saudis, and de facto Saudi ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the interests of regional security.
Biden took office denouncing Saudi Arabia over the deaths of noncombatants in Yemen and the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.S. intelligence community says Prince Mohammed likely ordered Khashoggi’s killing.
Biden pledged at the outset of his term that the United States would withhold any U.S. offensive military aid to Saudi Arabia.
News organizations and rights groups have cited repeated civilian deaths blamed on airstrikes by the coalition, and U.N. investigators have confirmed several of the accounts. The attacks include a 2018 coalition-led airstrike on a school bus that killed at least 26 children, according to Human Rights Watch.
The U.S. says it has worked to train Saudi forces on improved targeting and other best practices to minimize harm to innocent civilians.
The United Nations estimates that from March 2015 to August 2021 about 23,000 airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen killed or injured more than 18,000 civilians.
Houthi rebels are also widely accused of rights violations, including forcing children to fight and profiting off food and fuel desperately needed by civilians. Yemen is the poorest country by far on the Arab peninsula. Aid groups and international organizations say the war has greatly deepened food insecurity for millions of people there.
The GAO, an independent watchdog meant to assist government oversight, examined how well the U.S. government has tracked any role that extensive U.S. military aid to its two Gulf strategic partners, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, played in civilian deaths.
Congress commissioned Wednesday’s report from the GAO last year.
The U.S. has provided more than $54 billion in military support — from missiles and aircraft to maintenance and training — for Saudi Arabia and the UAE from 2015 to 2021, the GAO said.
State Department officials told the GAO investigators they consider civilian harm and how equipment is used when weighing U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the report said.
“In addition, (Department of Defense) and State officials said they have made some efforts to understand the extent to which U.S.-origin defense articles were used in Yemen,” the report said.
“However, despite several reports that airstrikes and other attacks by Saudi Arabia and UAE have caused extensive civilian harm in Yemen, DOD has not reported and State could not provide evidence that it investigated any incidents of potential unauthorized use of equipment transferred to Saudi Arabia or UAE,” GAO investigators said.
In a written response to GAO investigators, State Department comptroller Jeffrey Mounts disputed the GAO’s overall conclusion. Mounts wrote that the State Department had provided documentation of government oversight of potential U.S. arms’ involvement in attacks that claimed civilian lives or hit civilian infrastructure.
GAO investigators said the documents provided by the State Department did not change their conclusion, however.
The report also quoted officials with the U.S. military’s Central Command saying “they do not know how DOD security cooperation officials in Saudi Arabia and UAE would obtain the information necessary to determine whether U.S.-origin defense articles were used in Yemen by Saudi Arabia or UAE against anything other than legitimate military” targets.
Outside the Saudi Embassy on Wednesday, officials from the Washington, D.C. local government and Saudi and Yemen rights advocates unveiled a street sign newly renaming the block in front of the embassy “Jamal Khashoggi Way.”
Tawakkol Karman, a Nobel peace laureate from Yemen, faulted Biden at the street ceremony for planning to meet with Prince Mohammed, widely known by his initials.
“When you meet MBS, will this serve peace in Yemen?” she asked, to Biden. “Absolutely not.”
Asked Wednesday for comment, the State Department cited steps to minimize casualties, but added that “we recognize there is work to be done.” Spokespeople for the Saudi Embassy and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the GAO report.
The State Department told the GAO of steps it has taken to comply with Biden’s 2021 directive that the U.S. provide only defensive support to Saudi Arabia, as opposed to materiel that would help it fight its war in Yemen. That includes the State Department telling Saudi Arabia to use new air-to-air missiles only against cross-border air attacks, and not to hit ground targets, according to the report.
The State Department said it “paused” two other munitions sales out of concern for civilian harm.
The version of the report released Wednesday withholds what the government says is classified material from the original version, which was not made public.
The material withheld consisted of “a relatively small amount of information” on the Pentagon’s advisory work and the State Department’s internal decision-making, said Jason Bair, director of the GAO’s international affairs and trade office. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/gao-no-sign-us-tracked-if-its-aid-was-used-in-yemen-attacks/ | 2022-06-16T15:56:56Z |
TOKYO (AP) — Toshiba shareholders approved 13 nominated directors to its board Tuesday, as the Japanese technology giant struggles to restore its one-time glory and set a clear leadership direction.
Chief Executive Taro Shimada, who oversaw the annual shareholders’ meeting in Tokyo, said the majority had voted to OK that plan.
He promised shareholders Toshiba Corp. would forge ahead with clean energy, infrastructure projects, data services, devices and storage. He stressed the Tokyo-based company had boosted profits for the latest fiscal year, ended in April, to 194.7 billion yen ($1.4 billion), up from 114 billion yen the previous fiscal year.
By 2030, Toshiba is aiming for 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) in annual sales, up from about 3 trillion yen ($22 billion), now.
During the question-and-answer session, several shareholders got up to express concern about the future of Toshiba, saying its management appeared confused and its brand image negative.
Toshiba has been studying privatization as it tries to move ahead with the latest restructuring plan. Some potential investors are recommending Toshiba go private. At the meeting, several shareholders said they opposed privatization because Toshiba was involved in public works projects that widely affect society.
Toshiba has also set up a special committee to oversee the restructuring efforts, headed by Jerry Black, who joined the board as an outside director in 2019. Black, who has extensive experience in Japanese management, also spoke at the shareholders’ meeting, stressing his commitment to bring back a strong Toshiba.
In March, investors rejected a company-backed reform proposal to split Toshiba into two businesses. An earlier plan that also was scrapped had called for a three-way split.
The options will now be narrowed, and there was no clear indication at Tuesday’s shareholders’ meeting. But speculation is rife the bid will move forward because of the addition of those more likely to push for such a move, including Eijiro Imai, who works with Farallon Capital Japan, and Nabeel Bhanji, with Elliott Investment Management, a major investor in Toshiba.
Japan Investment Corp., owned partly by the Japanese government, and U.S. investment fund Bain Capital are reportedly among those trying to acquire Toshiba. Black has said Toshiba is working closely with the Japanese government in evaluating its options.
Toshiba, founded about 150 years ago, has been struggling since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. An earthquake and tsunami damaged a nuclear plant in northeastern Japan, sending three reactors into meltdowns and spewing radiation over an area that’s still partly a no-go zone. Toshiba is involved in decommissioning the damaged plant, which will take decades.
Former chief executive Satoshi Tsunakawa, who tried to lead Toshiba through reforms in recent years, has been replaced by Shimada, formerly with Siemens.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) company, demonstrated several new technologies – expected and unexpected – on orbit with their RED-EYE small satellite constellation. Built for DARPA, the satellite was nicknamed RED-EYE for the conspicuous bright red "remove before flight" cover used to keep the payload clean. The small satellites' purpose was to demonstrate new avionics, communications devices, on-board processors and crosslinks.
"Millennium is well known for wringing every possible utility out of small sats, and this was no exception," said Jason Kim, chief executive officer of Millennium Space Systems. "RED-EYE showed what's possible when it comes to advancing capabilities for small satellite constellations and resiliency. And we're demonstrating it on-orbit in a way that's cost and schedule efficient."
RED-EYE was able to control a constellation's orbital spacing through aerodynamic drag modulation and management in low Earth orbit. If the satellites needed to come together for a cross-link as an example, the Millennium team developed a simple method to manage their aerodynamic drag simultaneously to control the constellation spacing.
"Satellite propulsion is not always an option – since we launched off the International Space Station, we had to ensure that our space vehicles were safe for the astronauts onboard," said Doug Hulse, RED-EYE program manager, Millennium Space Systems. "Instead, we used a novel approach to orbital spacing which allowed us to control the satellite constellation and perform our demonstrations without propulsion."
The team took it a step further with space and ground-based automation, allowing the constellation to essentially self-control its orbital spacing.
While designed for a nine-month on-orbit mission life, the small satellites continue to operate today without capability degradation.
"RED-EYE is also performing real-time on-board processing," said Hulse. "Getting data down from a satellite can take a long time. If we can process raw data onboard and downlink only the information that we want to learn, we can really improve the latency of the system to provide that information to the users."
The program is demonstrating multi-path-communications on-orbit, creating a path to networked small sat constellations. Different communication layers can serve various functions – resiliency and multiple parallel missions – potentially for use in multiple domains.
The RED-EYE contract concluded in December 2021 and the first satellite decommissioned in June 2022. The satellites launched in 2019 and 2020 from the ISS.
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New federal lawsuits target ex-cop who killed George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesotans filed federal civil rights lawsuits Tuesday against the city of Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin, alleging they were traumatized when the former police officer used his “signature move” of kneeling on their necks — the same way that he killed George Floyd.
John Pope Jr. was just 14 in September 2017 when he says Chauvin subjected him to gratuitous force while responding to a domestic assault report. The other case alleges Chauvin used excessive force against Zoya Code in June 2017 after she allegedly tried to strangle her mother with an extension cord.
Both lawsuits claim racism; Pope and Code are Black and Chauvin is white. They allege the city knew he had a record of misconduct but didn’t stop him and let him stay on the job long enough to kill Floyd on May 25, 2020, a case that led to a national reckoning on racial injustice. Both lawsuits seek unspecified damages and name other officers involved.
The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office indicated it is considering settlements. Criminal charges against Pope and Code were eventually dropped.
“The incidents involving John Pope and Zoya Code are disturbing,” Interim City Attorney Peter Ginder said in a statement. “We intend to move forward in negotiations with the Plaintiffs on these two matters and hope we can reach a reasonable settlement. If a settlement cannot be reached on one or both lawsuits, the disputes will have to be resolved through the normal course of litigation.”
Chauvin’s attorneys have not responded to requests for comment.
Pope and Code are represented by Minneapolis civil rights attorney Robert Bennett, who negotiated a $20 million settlement for the family of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, an Australian woman who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer in 2017. Bennett also negotiated a nearly $3 million settlement for the family of Philando Castile, a Black motorist killed by a suburban officer in 2016.
The city paid out $27 million to the family of George Floyd. Bennett was not involved in that settlement.
Chauvin admitted to many of Pope’s allegations when he pleaded guilty in December to federal civil rights charges in Floyd’s death, a deal that also included a guilty plea for his actions against Pope. Chauvin is awaiting sentencing on the federal charges. He was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in state court last year for murdering Floyd by pressing his knee to the Black man’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.
According to Pope’s complaint, his mother was drunk when she called police because she was upset with him and his 16-year-old sister for leaving their cellphone chargers plugged in when not in use, leading to a physical confrontation. It alleges Chauvin struck Pope in the head with a large metal flashlight at least four times as a scuffle ensued, then put Pope in a chokehold.
“Defendant Chauvin then executed his signature move: he pinned John to the floor with his body weight, pressing his left knee into John’s upper back and neck. ... Chauvin would proceed to hold John in this prone position for more than fifteen minutes, all while John was completely subdued and not resisting,” the complaint alleges. “Over those minutes, John repeatedly cried out that he could not breathe.”
The complaint alleges that at least eight other officers did nothing to intervene. It says Chauvin did not mention in his report that he had hit Pope with his flashlight, nor did he mention pinning Pope for so long. Chauvin’s sergeant reviewed and approved his report and use of force, “despite having firsthand knowledge that the report was false and misleading,” it alleges.
The lawsuit alleges that in addition to physical injuries, Pope suffered significant emotional distress and continues to attend counseling and therapy.
Code’s lawsuit alleges Chauvin and another officer were investigating her mother’s assault report when they handcuffed her on the ground after a brief struggle. When she refused to stand up, the officers carried her outside.
“Outside the residence, Defendant Chauvin gratuitously slammed Zoya’s unprotected head on the ground. Then he immediately took his signature pose, kneeing on the back of Zoya’s neck,” the complaint alleges. It says, his knee was on her neck for 4 minutes and 41 seconds.
Code’s complaint alleges that Chauvin’s partner that day did nothing to intervene, and that his sergeant that shift later reviewed and approved the use of force.
Code acknowledges having a history of mental illness and homelessness, and alleges Chauvin’s actions made her condition worse.
Both lawsuits claim if the department had disciplined Chauvin back then, “history could have been stopped from repeating itself with George Floyd.”
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Details the superior qualifications of Michelle R. Clayman, Paul Delson, Jonathan F. Foster, Dennis Sadlowski, and Craig Weinstock
Election of these five nominees will restore independence to Ceragon's current entrenched and insular Board
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today sent a letter to shareholders of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon" or "the Company") in connection with its upcoming Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders ("the Meeting" or "EGM"), which is scheduled to be held on August 23, 2022, encouraging all shareholders to vote the GOLD proxy card FOR Aviat's five director nominees.
Dear fellow Ceragon shareholders:
We've written to you several times before regarding our proposal to acquire Ceragon at a substantial premium, delivering immediate and certain value to you, and about our decision to call for an extraordinary shareholder meeting to enhance the Ceragon Board. Today, we are writing to draw your attention to the five highly-qualified nominees who have agreed to serve on your Board and the leadership expertise they bring to the table that will help them serve the interests of Ceragon's shareholders better than your current Board.
Most importantly, all five of our nominees are thoroughly independent – both from Aviat itself and from Ceragon's management and its Chairman Zohar Zisapel – and able to provide a fresh, unbiased perspective at a critical junction for Ceragon. They are ready, willing and able both to evaluate fairly our proposal to acquire the Company and to oversee any other path to value creation. From the chart below, you can see at a glance how our five nominees stack up against the three current directors we seek to remove from the Board.
- Michelle R. Clayman brings pivotal financial and business experience as a highly respected investment professional, academic and gender equality activist. Ms. Clayman founded one of the first women-owned and led asset management firms, New Amsterdam Partners, which has won awards for its performance. Ms. Clayman has been lauded for her business acumen, including being the first woman to win the Stanford Graduate School of Business Excellence in Leadership award in 2008 and being recognized by the National Council for Research on Women in 2010. Ms. Clayman received her MBA from Stanford University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University in England.
- Paul Delson currently serves as General Counsel for the Troy Corporation and brings unmatched legal knowledge in commercial challenges and transactions directly applicable to Ceragon's market position. His experience in global legal affairs at Applied Materials, Inc. and First Solar, Inc. (as well as his tenure as Chief Compliance Officer at First Solar, Inc.) will be invaluable for Ceragon's Board whether it determines to pursue a transaction with Aviat or seeks to improve its path to profitability, innovation and growth through a different strategy. Delson earned both a Juris Doctor degree and a Masters of Business Administration from UCLA, and a Bachelors degree in Organizational Behavior & Management from Brown University.
- Jonathan F. Foster brings extensive investment banking, corporate board and transactional experience, having served as founder and a managing director of Current Capital Partners LLC for almost 15 years and, before that, among other positions he spent more than a decade in mergers and acquisitions advisory at Lazard where he was ultimately a Managing Director. He has served on the boards of over 35 public companies and private companies and a member of the audit committee for 15 of them. He is acknowledged as an expert on mergers and acquisitions, finance and governance issues. His experiences would benefit Ceragon in evaluating the proposed transaction. Mr. Foster graduated with a Masters in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and with a Bachelors in Accounting from Emory University; he has completed executive education at Harvard Business School and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
- Dennis Sadlowski is an accomplished executive and board member with a history of achieving exceptional financial results for companies. He has led companies through both strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including extensive experience delivering top and bottom-line growth by aligning and focusing teams, executing with operational rigor, and leading strategic acquisitions. Mr. Sadlowski has served on the boards of both public and private companies as well as serving in several C-suite roles, including CEO and COO, providing him with invaluable experience for corporate day-to-day operations, strategic approach, innovation and overcoming macroeconomic hurdles. He has wide global experience having worked in countries on all continents. Notably, he served as the CEO of Siemens Energy and Automation, a $4B, 12,000 person operating company of Siemens AG; during his tenure, the company achieved record sales, profitability, and free cash flow. Mr. Sadlowski holds a Masters of Business Administration from Seattle University as well as a Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering from UC Berkeley.
- Craig Weinstock is a seasoned legal professional who currently serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at National Oilwell Varco, and brings a wealth of experience in corporate governance. He's served as an advisor to the company's management team and has been pivotal to the company's successful efforts in value creation at the company, and has been a notable expert in compliance and representing boards of directors, audit committees, individual directors, and corporate officers. Mr. Weinstock has a strong track record of excellent compliance and governance practices partnered with profitability and growth. He holds a JD from Vanderbilt University's School of Law and Bachelors in History from the State University of New York, Albany.
By sharp contrast with these five independent director nominees, the board members we seek to replace – Ira Palti, Yael Langer and David Ripstein – are all tied too closely either to Ceragon's Chairman Zohar Zisapel or to Ceragon's failed strategy.
- During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Palti delivered shareholder returns of -21% and fostered a culture of underperformance, and as a Board member stands in the way of any efforts by current CEO Doron Arazi to change the Company's course.
- Ms. Langer has been on Ceragon's board since 2000, during which time the Company has seen its share price fall over 80%. She serves as General Counsel at RAD Data Communications and "several other companies in the RAD-BYNET group" which are controlled by Mr. Zisapel and his brother, and has no disclosed ownership of Ceragon stock.
- Similarly, Mr. Ripstein has disclosed no ownership of Ceragon stock, and is closely connected to Mr. Zisapel as the former CEO of RADCOM Ltd., another of Mr. Zisapel's companies.
These three individuals are emblematic of the issues plaguing Ceragon: they lack independence, are deeply entrenched, and are part of a series of interlocking directorships and personal relationships to Mr. Zisapel and his various businesses. They have presided over the destruction of considerable shareholder value, and when presented with an opportunity to reverse this trend, by engaging with Aviat towards a mutually beneficial transaction, they have instead delayed, dug in their heels, and stood by the only Ceragon shareholder who seems to matter to them, Zohar Zisapel, instead of you.
Ceragon shareholders have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard and to vote for a board who will stand up for the interests of ALL shareholders. Please complete and return Aviat's GOLD proxy card, voting FOR our proposals to expand the Board and elect ALL FIVE of Aviat's nominees to ensure the Company has the right board to evaluate our proposal and oversee value creation at Ceragon.
Sincerely,
Peter A. Smith
Aviat Networks
President and Chief Executive Officer
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high-performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, without limitations, statements regarding the proposed transaction between Aviat and Ceragon, the results of the requested extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Ceragon, Ceragon's actions in connection therewith, and any potential related litigation. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, without limitation, "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following:
- the impact of COVID-19 on our business, operations and cash flows;
- continued price and margin erosion as a result of increased competition in the microwave transmission industry;
- our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions, including our proposed transaction with Ceragon, within the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the risk that proposed or recent acquisitions will not be integrated successfully;
- the results of the extraordinary general meeting of Ceragon's shareholders;
- the impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders;
- the timing of our receipt of payment for products or services from our customers;
- our ability to meet projected new product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of new products;
- our suppliers' inability to perform and deliver on time as a result of their financial condition, component shortages, the effects of COVID-19 or other supply chain constraints;
- the effects of inflation and the timing and extent of changes in the prices and overall demand for and availability of our inputs;
- customer acceptance of new products;
- the ability of our subcontractors to timely perform;
- weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending;
- retention of our key personnel;
- our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationships;
- uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation;
- our failure to protect our Intellectual property rights or defend against Intellectual property infringement claims by others;
- the results of our restructuring efforts;
- the ability to preserve and use our net operating loss carryforwards;
- the effects of currency and interest rate risks;
- the effects of current and future government regulations, including the effects of current restrictions on various commercial and economic activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- general economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and other countries where we conduct business;
- the conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries;
- the impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business;
- the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; and
- Aviat's ability to implement our stock repurchase program or the extent to which it enhances long-term stockholder value.
For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in Aviat's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 25, 2021 as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor will there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer or sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption therefrom.
In connection with any transaction between Aviat and Ceragon that involves the issuance of Aviat shares to the Ceragon shareholders, Aviat will file a registration statement with the SEC. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION. Investors will also be able to obtain copies of the registration statement and other documents containing important information about each of the companies once such documents are filed with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
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The Italian place where you don’t eat ‘Italian’ food
Julia Buckley, CNN
Everyone who travels to Italy knows the drill. A day of culture and maybe a little shopping, followed by aperitivo and piles of pasta for dinner. Or, possibly a pizza — or even risotto. Because that’s what they eat in Italy, right?
The people of Lake Trasimeno would beg to differ.
The nearly 50 square mile lake — wedged into the central Italian countryside, in the region of Umbria but nudging up against Tuscany — is known for its traditional dishes which differ wildly from its neighbors.
Umbria is the only landlocked region on the Italian peninsula — and it’s known for its hearty, meat-heavy food that comes straight from the forested hills: truffles, prosciutto and sausages are among its most famous exports.
And yet here on the lake, the traditional foods eschew pasta and pizza in favor of fish. Not your everyday fish, though — instead of fancy cuts of tuna or sea bass you’ll find perch, pike and eel.
They’re often cooked in an unusual way, too. Take carpa regina in porchetta, one of the lake’s signature dishes. “Carp baked like porchetta” (herb-roasted pork) takes one of the lake’s biggest fishes, slathers it in strong herbs, and roasts it — just as is done with Italy’s classic meat, porchetta.
“I come to Trasimeno for the food — because it’s like nowhere else in Italy,” says Veronica Grechi, a B&B owner from Florence, and regular visitor to the lake.
Visitors might get a shock but the reason that these Italians don’t eat “like Italians” in our collective imagination is that Italian cuisine is hyper-local — usually varying by town.
Lake Trasimeno’s food, which can at first seem incongruous to foreign tourists, is actually what Italians call “zero kilometer” food — in other words, as local as it gets. Not only that, but there’s a reason some of the dishes can seem strange. And there’s a reason why they almost disappeared, too.
The ‘Rimini of Umbria’
Today, Lake Trasimeno is a peaceful place, square in the middle of the country, far from the madding crowds of Italy’s beach resorts.
But 50 years ago, says professor Daniele Parbuono, an anthropologist at the nearby University of Perugia, things looked very different.
The area was important during the Second World War — it was home to a military airport — and as tourism began to grow in postwar Italy, local politicians saw their chance to redevelop it.
“They wanted to transform it into ‘the Rimini of Umbria’,” he says — Rimini being one of Italy’s best known beach resorts on the Adriatic coast.
“In the 1960s and 1970s, if you came here you’d have found pine trees, pedalos, changing cabins — just like Rimini. So much so that you’d have eaten not lake fish but sea fish.
“Today, if you come to Lake Trasimeno you’ll eat [the lake’s own] fish but it wasn’t like this until a few decades ago.”
Around 20 years ago, he says, the tourism model changed.
“There’s a new knowledge of local resources, of the territory — we talk about slow food, of food and wine.”
That change in the tourism model saved the lake’s unique food heritage.
An economy powered by pike
Today, a cooperative of 70 fishermen work on the lake, says Valter Sembolini, vice president of the Cooperativa Pescatori del Trasimeno. It was founded in 1928, but times weren’t always so good.
Last year, they opened a restaurant — La Locanda dei Pescatori del Trasimeno — where fishermen themselves roll up their sleeves and cook classic dishes of the lake, alongside their partners.
“We wanted to give a [push] to the culinary traditions of Trasimeno,” says Sembolini.
“We wanted to take another step towards enhancing them, and to develop economically but sustainably, for us and the area. We couldn’t survive just by fishing.”
In the first eight months, they’ve already had 20,000 guests, who’ve come to eat dishes like pike salad, truffled carp and homemade gnocchi with smoked tench. Of course, they also serve the Trasimeno classic: carpa in porchetta.
For Mariapia Scarpocchi, whose parents opened Da Sauro restaurant 57 years ago — she now runs it with her children — carpa in porchetta is one of her signature dishes.
Carpa regina — Eurasian carp — is an “enormous fish — big in all senses, including taste,” she says. The biggest she’s ever prepared? A whopping 23 kilograms, or over 50 pounds, prepared in porchetta for a wedding.
“It’s a medieval dish,” she says. “Back then, it was thought that carp was like pork, in its looks and consistency. It’s very hard compared to other fish, and kind of bloody. So it’s covered in flour, and then has wild fennel added, plus garlic, rosemary, all the same herbs as [the real] porchetta. It’s served in chunks. If you ate it with closed eyes, you’d think it’s pork.”
Scarpocchi and her family also serve modern dishes, but for her, carpa in porchetta is “historic — it’s always been made like that, and we want to keep it going.”
Fish ‘transformed into meat’
Pork-style carp isn’t the only incongruous dish on the menu on the lake. In fact, Parbuono — who was born on the lake — says that the locals historically cooked fish like meat for a fascinating reason.
“The area around the lake was historically one of contadini [peasants, though not pejorative] and sharecroppers,” he says.
The late Perugia anthropologist Alessandro Alimenti described Trasimeno as “an island of water in a sea of land.” There were around 10,000 contadini to around 400 fishermen.
The contadini and fishermen lived wildly different lives. The former’s days were regulated, living by the hours of the sun and the seasons, while the latter had “no set hours, no conception of time — they could be going out at 3 a.m. and would be free by 10 a.m.”
That led to distrust between the communities.
“The contadini didn’t want to have anything to do with the fishermen and vice versa,” says Parbuono.
“A peasant’s biggest fear would be to marry their daughter to a fisherman, and the fisherman’s biggest fear would be the same.”
The divide between the two communities living side by side bled into their eating styles. Fish from the lake was sold in Perugia and as far as Rome, even in ancient Roman times. But those who lived lakeside were less interested.
“There wasn’t a great habit of eating fish — the diet was a base of recipes from the earth, contadino food,” says Parbuono. “They would eat rabbits, chicken, game, pork, but very little fish.”
That’s why, when they did eat fish — perhaps swapping their produce with the fishermen — they “transformed it into meat,” he says.
“They didn’t know how to cook fish, so they cooked it as if it was meat. They cooked carp as if it was pork, or roasted rabbit. They cooked perch fillets over a grill.” Brustico — a dish typical of not only Trasimeno, but also two other lakes, Chiusi and Montepulciano, which lie nearby — is “fish cooked like grilled meat,” he says.
In the postwar period as politicians sought to create a landlocked Rimini, lake fish was “neglected,” says Parbuono. It was even disappearing in people’s houses. “There was that one granny or aunt who made tegamaccio [fish stew] once a year, but it was very, very rare,” he says.
He remembers one restaurant in Chiusi, over the border in Tuscany, that served brustico and tegamaccio, and one place in Castiglione del Lago. But then, slowly, it returned to the menus.
A more conscious, sustainable tourism helped, he said — as did an Italy-wide focus on promoting hyper-local products.
How ‘rabbit food’ became gold dust
Today, Trasimeno is known not just for its food but its “fagiolina:” a small bean, grown by the Etruscans in pre-Roman times. The fagiolina has been awarded a Slow Food “presidio” — or badge of protection, awarded to products from an area that are endangered.
But as Parbuono was growing up, the beans were far from prized.
“A bean costs something like a gold nugget today, but my nonna gave them to the rabbits,” he says.
“When I suggested eating them, she told me, ‘You eat them — I’m giving them to the rabbits.'”
“There wasn’t this idea of sustainability in the 1980s,” he adds.
“Then there was political work done on [prizing] ingredients from their area, and it [Trasimeno and Umbria] recharacterized itself.”
He compares it to the highly prized saffron of Città della Pieve, about 15 minutes south of the lake: “They were forgotten products, rediscovered in the 1990s.”
Quality not quantity
Today, Lake Trasimeno has a tourism model that’s very different from Italy’s main resorts. Instead of quantity, the area goes for quality. Two of the lakeside towns — Passignano sul Trasimeno, on the north coast, and Castiglione del Lago, on the west — belong to the Borghi piu’ belli d’Italia listings of spectacular small towns. They’re joined on that list by three other towns, just off the lake: Corciano, Paciano and Panicale.
The idea is to offer a slower kind of tourism, that attracts a different, more thoughtful kind of tourist — someone who’s more likely to appreciate the food, or attend the Trasimeno Music Festival, held every July.
Angela Hewitt is one of them. A Canadian concert pianist based in London, she’s the festival’s artistic director, but bought a lakeside piece of land to build her dream retreat in 2002. “I can honestly say that I never tire of my view, and when I arrive there after my endless touring around the world, I can’t quite believe my luck,” she says.
“The lake sets the stage for breathtaking sunsets that open your heart and soul, especially in the autumn and winter months. Even in high season, the area is still peaceful and not too touristy, with marshes bordering much of the lake.”
For Hewitt, the dishes here “emphasize the taste of the ingredients without adding a lot of rich sauces.” She forages wild fennel and wild asparagus on the hill on which she lives, and cultivates olive trees, pomegranates, lemons, cherries and — that staple of carpa in porchetta — rosemary.
Her favorite dish is another lake fish cooked like meat — skewers of perch, grilled just like meat. And although she’s not an eel fan, she loves torciglione — the holiday cake made from almonds and pine nuts that’s made in the region around Christmas and New Year. Some say it’s an eel; others that it’s a snake, recalling the Etruscans who lived on the lake 2,500 years ago, and were said to have worshiped snakes.
Scarpocchi, whose restaurant dandles on the shore of Isola Maggiore, an island hovering off the north shore of the lake, says that these traditional dishes are the locals’ history. She also specializes in tegamaccio, a fish stew that was once made of leftovers that fishermen couldn’t sell, and cooked in a sauce an earthenware pot. She makes it with perch and eel, scorching the eel first, and adding lemon, to make it lighter.
She says that although some lakeside restaurants do serve sea fish, most tourists are excited to let themselves be guided by her staff towards something more local (they only serve local produce alongside their lake fish).
‘Consuming the lake’
At Da Sauro, they pair tagliolini pasta with smoked tench, and do their own lakeside version of seafood pasta — all supplied by the cooperative. Not that it’s all traditional — they also do fish and chips, using perch.
“Italy is rich in lakes, and the quality of fish is high — the ingredients are local but they’re fully Italian products,” she says of her cooking.
For Parbuono, the refocusing on the lake’s traditions has saved them, taking the number of fishermen from a handful left 20 years ago to the thriving cooperative today.
Eating the lake’s oh-so-particular food allows you to understand the place better, he says.
“If you eat eel at home, it’s an eel; on the lake, you see a cultural dimension.
“We anthropologists differentiate between nutrition and diet — nutrition is biological but diet is cultural.
“Sitting with a view of the lake at sunset, eating that eel, as the chef explains how it was made, and brings a good white while from Trasimeno — you’re not just eating the eel.
“You’re consuming the lake.”
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A person from Rockland County, New York, has been diagnosed with polio, the first case identified in the United States in nearly a decade.
The unvaccinated young adult began experiencing weakness and paralysis about a month ago, county Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said Thursday.
The case comes nearly a month after the UK Health Security Agency warned that it had detected poliovirus in its surveillance of London sewage samples, indicating that there had been some spread between closely linked individuals in North and East London, although no cases had been identified there.
Polio is an infection caused by the poliovirus. About 1 in 4 infected people have flu-like symptoms including sore throat, fever, tiredness, nausea, headache and stomach pain. As many as 1 in 200 will develop more serious symptoms that include tingling and numbness in the legs, an infection of the brain or spinal cord, and paralysis, according to the US Centers for the Disease control and Prevention.
There is no cure for polio. Treatment to address symptoms may include medication to relax muscles and heat and physical therapy to stimulate muscles. However, any paralysis caused by polio is permanent.
"This patient did present with weakness and paralysis," Schnabel Ruppert said.
This is the first polio case diagnosed in the United States since 2013, according to the New York Department of Health.
State and county health officials are advising health-care providers to stay vigilant for additional cases, and they are advising county residents to get vaccinated for polio.
"The risk to an unvaccinated community member from this event is still being determined," Ruppert Schnabel said. "We strongly advise anyone who's unvaccinated to get vaccinated."
Polio vaccine is part of the CDC's standard immunization schedule and is required for school attendance. People who are vaccinated are not expected to be at risk.
The New York case was identified as a revertant polio Sabin type 2 virus, indicating that it was derived from someone who received the oral polio vaccine, which contains a live but weakened form of the polio virus.
Officials say this suggests that the virus originated outside the US, where the oral vaccine is still administered, but they are investigating the origins of this particular case.
Health officials said Thursday that the person had not traveled outside the US before or after they were diagnosed.
Typically, people who catch polio can spread it to others for about two weeks. Officials said the individual is not expected to be contagious right now because they are past that window of time and have normal immune function. But others may have been exposed before the case was diagnosed.
The oral polio vaccine is no longer authorized for use in this country. In the US, only the inactivated polio vaccine has been given since 2000.
A person cannot get polio from the vaccine itself, but in recent years, cases of polio linked to shedding from the oral vaccine have arisen in communities that have low vaccination rates. Health officials think the strain of virus the individual contracted originated this way.
When this weakened strain of the virus circulates in under-immunized populations -- typically in areas with poor sanitary conditions -- the virus can acquire mutations and revert to a form that causes paralysis. These vaccine-derived viruses are different from wild polioviruses, which now circulate only in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Rockland County is home to an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in which vaccination rates have historically been very low. In 2018 and 2019, Rockland County was the epicenter of a major measles outbreak that continued for nearly a year and sickened 312 people. County health officials reported at the time that only 8% of people there had been vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella before the outbreak began.
"Based on what we know about this case, and polio in general, the Department of Health strongly recommends that unvaccinated individuals get vaccinated or boosted with the FDA-approved IPV polio vaccine as soon as possible," State Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett said in a statement Thursday. "The polio vaccine is safe and effective, protecting against this potentially debilitating disease, and it has been part of the backbone of required, routine childhood immunizations recommended by health officials and public health agencies nationwide."
Polio cases were once common in the United States and around the world. During one of the most severe outbreaks in 1952, the virus infected 58,000 people in the US, paralyzed more than 21,000 and killed more than 3,100. However, vaccination campaigns cut cases dramatically. The last naturally occurring case of polio in the US was in 1979.
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IRVING, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia, an industry leader in delivering modernized anesthesia care for nearly two decades, will now provide services for UT Health Tyler and The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center as the company continues to expand its footprint in Eastern Texas.
"I'm very excited to announce that we will now provide anesthesia care at UT Health Tyler and participate in a residency program to improve education for anesthesia providers in the community," said NorthStar CEO Adam Siegel. "We are committed to delivering high-quality care at all of the facilities we serve as we continue to grow across the state."
UT Health Tyler, part of Ardent Health Services, is a 432-bed hospital in Tyler, Texas, with over 2,000 employees. NorthStar transitioned to provide anesthesia services on August 1, 2022, retaining 100% of incumbent CRNAs and recruiting new providers to ensure there were no interruptions in patient care.
"At UT Health Tyler, we prioritize compassionate care that is driven by technology and research," said Dr. Tom Cummins, Chief Medical Officer at UT Health East Texas. "We strive to offer excellent health services to our community, and we are proud to work with NorthStar as our anesthesia provider."
As part of this partnership, NorthStar plans to participate in a residency program to improve training for anesthesiologists at the hospital. UT Health Tyler and NorthStar hope to launch the program in July 2024.
"As a surgeon, I know that it's critical to have a great anesthesia team in the OR," said Dr. Paul Detwiler, a practicing neurosurgeon at UT Health Tyler. "NorthStar will enable us to provide the best care for our patients and we are very excited to see how the residency program will train the next generation of providers."
To learn more about NorthStar Anesthesia, visit www.northstaranesthesia.com.
About NorthStar Anesthesia
NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 2,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 180 health care facilities to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. For more information, visit www.northstaranesthesia.com.
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes 10 hospitals, more than 50 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region's only Level 1 trauma facility.
As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 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.
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SHANGHAI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinix today released its all-new NOTE 12 Series that includes high-performance variants with the 120W Hyper Charge capabilities, a sleek 6.7" FHD+ Super Light AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 108MP Cinematic Triple Camera and more. The series includes two variants – the NOTE 12 VIP, NOTE 12 G96 that offer well rounded, innovative performance features such as aerospace-grade ultra-thin glass fiber, up to 5GB of extended random access memory (RAM) and 103 charging and battery protections that keep users' devices charged safely up whenever they need them.
"Infinix is creating a new standard for high-quality smartphone performance and design with its new NOTE 12 Series, which embodies impeccable form and function." shared Vento Lin, Product Manager of NOTE Series at Infinix Mobility. "This series packs quick-charging power and strong chipsets into an iconic design that is perfect for emerging professionals who need a light, flexible and high-performance device."
The Future of Fast Charging
The NOTE 12 VIP is one of the thinnest smartphones equipped with 120W ultra-fast hyper charging speeds, making this lightweight smartphone more portable than ever while staying powered all day long.
Infinix integrated the NOTE 12 VIP smartphone with 120W Hyper Charge and a 4500mAh battery to give users maximized battery capacity and supersonic charging speeds that power up the device from 0% to 100% battery power in just 17-minutes1. To help achieve fast-charging capabilities, Infinix incorporated a dual-charge pump and dual-cell battery. This enables the NOTE 12 VIP to adjust the voltage and amperage to the optimal ratio, as well as doubles the available input.
Keeping ultra-fast charging safe, the smartphone includes 103 charging and battery protection features, which span the entire charging cycle for the charger, circuit and battery. On top of the all-encompassing projection features, the NOTE 12 VIP also has 18 thermal sensors to monitor the device's temperature in real-time to ensure that the smartphone charging is always safe. Enhancing the charging benefits even further, the NOTE 12 VIP uses platinum superconducting material that increases the corrosion resistance of the charging cable for great charging material longevity.
By combining all of these beneficial features, the NOTE 12 VIP's charge cycle counts up to 800 with up to 85%2 battery capacity retained. Additionally, the NOTE 12 VIP's 120W Hyper Charge is certified by the TüV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System certification, which proves its reliability and longevity when charging daily.
In addition to the NOTE 12 VIP, the NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with 33W Super Charge.
Breathtaking Design Language
The NOTE 12 VIP boasts a stylish and sophisticated design wrapped with high-performance features to create the ideal smartphone. The device utilizes aerospace-grade ultra-thin glass fiber material with the texture of glass and the strength of carbon fiber. The material gives the NOTE 12 VIP feather-light proportions and a 7.89mm ultra-sleek design that weighs only 199 grams.
Encased in this next-level design is a 6.7"3 FHD+ Super Light AMOLED display that provides users with a crisp screen packed with crucial image features such as 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit color depth with over 1 billion colors and great contrast ratios. The AMOLED display features a flexible screen that enables a stunningly capable 3.1mm narrow lower bezel and a 93.1% screen to body ratio with stronger screen impact resistance. The display also provides users with a silky-smooth visual experience with a sharp 120Hz ultra-refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling that instantly synchronizes with every swipe. Additionally, a low blue light eye comfort certification, accredited by TÜV Rheinland, the NOTE 12 VIP allows users to enjoy hours of use with less eye fatigue.
Users can also experience immersive visuals with the NOTE 12 G96's 6.7" FHD+ True Color AMOLED display that yields crystal clear brightness even in broad daylight offering a range of flexible options for different consumers.
Capture Fantastic Photos
The NOTE 12 VIP smartphone's 108MP Cinematic Triple Camera, consists of a 13MP Ultra-wide angle lens and a Depth lens with Laser Detection Auto Focus that shoots fantastic photos. The camera incorporates a large 1/1.67-inch sensor with a 12000x9000 ultra-high resolution. It supports 9-in-1 pixel binning, producing large 1.92μm pixels that take in more light for maximum detail. The addition of Laser Detection Auto Focus also effectively improves the phone's focus in low light conditions.
The NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 50MP Ultra Night Camera with a depth and AI lens. All devices in the NOTE 12 lineup feature a 16MP selfie camera for the perfect selfie.
All the Speed & Power You Need
The MediaTek Helio G96 Ultra Gaming Processor provides more speed and power to the NOTE 12 G96 and NOTE 12 VIP. The octa-core processer incorporates two powerful Arm Cortex-A76 processor cores clocked up to 2.05GHz and Arm Mali G57 GPU that works in tandem to harness next-level intelligence for groundbreaking performance. This is paired with fast 2133MHz LPDDR4X memory and turbo-charged UFS 2.2 storage that yields super-fast data bandwidth.
Infinix expands the NOTE 12 VIP, NOTE 12 G96's 8GB memory to 13GB by integrating RAM and ROM to provide users with up to 5GB extended RAM. This improves the smartphone's processing speed and accelerates performance when users are using their smartphone to multi-task with various functions and tasks delivering extra power when it's needed.
Additional key features:
- Dual Speakers with DTS: The NOTE 12 Series creates a powerful 360-degree surround sound with enhanced audio.
- Graphene Cooling System: The NOTE 12 VIP has 9-Layer Colling System with graphene and Vapor-Chamber Liquid Cooling for up to 15-degrees Celsius reduction4 in core temperature. Additionally, the NOTE 12 G96 is equipped with a 10-Layered Graphene Cooling system.
- Linear Motor Tactile Systems: The NOTE 12 VIP integrates a Dual X-axis Linear Motor Tactile System giving users a completely new touch experience while gaming. Meanwhile, the NOTE 12 G96 boasts a Linear Motor Tactile System that simulates shorter and crisper vibrations while gaming.
- Infinix's Dar-Link 2.0: The software improves image stability based on an AI algorithm, while simultaneously reducing device temperature for an immersive gaming experience.
- XOS 10.6 Software: The NOTE 12 Series features new XOS 10.6 software based on Android 12, which includes new features such as Storage Optimizer, Lightning Multi-Window, Privacy Guardian and more. Additionally, the NOTE 12 VIP supports Folax AI voice assistant adding quality of life improvements.
Pricing and Availability
The NOTE 12 VIP will be available in Cayenne Grey and Force Black in 256GB; the NOTE 12 G96 will be available in Sapphire Blue, Force Black and Snowfall in 128GB and 256GB.
The NOTE 12 VIP will cost about $299 and the cost of NOTE 12 G96 starts at about $199. The series will include variations based on customer and market demands. Prices and availability will vary from region to region.
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Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.
Targeting today's youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.
For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/
1 120W Hyper Charge data was obtained through laboratory testing.
2 Charging cycle data was obtained from laboratory testing.
3 The Infinix NOTE 12 VIP's display has rounded corners within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.67 inches diagonally.
4 Temperature data was obtained from laboratory testing.
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Blinken: Images of dead Ukrainians ‘a punch to the gut’
By Jeremy Herb, CNN
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the State Department would help document any atrocities the Russian military committed against Ukrainian civilians, following new images from AFP out of a town northwest of Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv with the bodies of at least 20 civilian men found lying strewn across the street.
“You can’t help but see these images as a punch to the gut,” Blinken told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” on Sunday. “Since the aggression, we’ve come out and said that we believe that Russian forces have committed war crimes, and we’ve been working to document that, to provide the information we have to the relevant instructions and organizations that will put all of this together. And there needs to be accountability for it.”
Last month, the State Department formally accused Russian forces of war crimes in Ukraine. Asked Sunday whether Russian troops were committing genocide, Blinken said, “We will look hard and document everything that we see, put it all together, make sure that the relevant institutions and organizations that are looking at this, including the State Department, have everything they need to assess exactly what took place in Ukraine, who’s responsible and what it amounts to.”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was also asked later Sunday by Bash if the Russian actions in Ukraine constituted genocide, but he opted to call it “a brutality against civilians we haven’t seen in Europe for decades.”
Those remarks contrasted with those of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said Sunday after images emerged of civilian bodies strewn across the streets in the town of Bucha: “Indeed. This is genocide.”
“The elimination of the whole nation, and the people. We are the citizens of Ukraine. We have more than 100 nationalities. This is about the destruction and extermination of all these nationalities,” Zelensky told CBS’ “Face the Nation.”
CNN has not been able to independently confirm the details around the men’s deaths. CNN has requested comment from the Russian defense ministry regarding allegations of the execution of civilians in the Kyiv region and other parts of Ukraine.
Also Sunday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for further action against Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, telling NBC’s “Meet The Press” that “now is the time to double down on the pressure.”
“I think we are really looking at this with our eyes wide open and seeing very clearly the threat he poses, not just to Ukraine, as we can watch every night on our news, but really to Europe, to democracy and the global stability we thought we were building in the last 20 years,” Clinton said.
Blinken on Sunday declined to confirm reporting from CNN and others that the US was helping facilitate the transfer of Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine, which was one of the weapons systems Zelensky has been seeking.
But Blinken said the US and NATO countries were helping to get Ukraine the weapons it needed, adding there would soon be 10 anti-tank weapons systems in the county for every one Russian tank that’s in Ukrainian territory.
“Across the board, what we’re trying to do is make sure the Ukrainians have the systems they need that they can use and they can use right away,” Blinken said.
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told Fox on Sunday that he supports sending the Ukrainians “anything that they can use and as fast as we can get it there.”
“We can’t dither and worry about some of the niceties here when the Ukrainians are fighting for their very lives, and if they feel like they need to take out a fuel depot across Russian border, go for it,” he added, referring to an alleged strike on a Russian fuel depot late last week.
Russia has accused Ukrainian helicopters of striking the fuel depot in Belgorod. CNN could not verify the Russian claims, and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has neither confirmed nor denied the attack.
Asked about the prospect of Ukraine maintaining neutrality between the West and Russia as part of a negotiated end to the war, Blinken said the Biden administration would support what the Ukrainians want to maintain their sovereignty.
“When it comes to the future, we and allies and partners are going to want to make sure to do everything we can to ensure that this can’t happen again and that Ukraine has the means to defend itself, to deter further Russian aggression,” he said. “So we will look at anything we can do (to) back up that kind of outcome.”
This report has been updated with additional reaction and details.
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Another member of Haiti's delegation to the Special Olympics USA Games has gone missing in Florida, according to a spokesperson for the games, marking the seventh Haitian member to not be seen in the past week.
Louis Jacques Wilguens, 25, went missing Saturday, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said on social media. Wilguens was last seen getting off a bus at a Walt Disney World resort and was scheduled to fly back to Haiti Sunday morning, the post said. Disney is hosting this year's edition of the games
"Local law enforcement is working to locate an adult reported missing on June 11 from Haiti's delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. The reason for their departure from the Games is currently unknown," the statement from the Special Olympics said.
Six other members of the Haitian delegation went missing June 6 after turning in their room keys and leaving behind their personal bags and belongings. Foul play is not suspected by authorities.
The sheriff's office sent out a bulletin looking for Antione Mithon, Nicholson Fontilus, Peter Berlus, Anderson Petit-Frere, Steevenson Jacquet and Oriol Jean. The missing individuals are all men between the ages of 18 and 32 who were in the US for "a soccer competition," the bulletin said.
"The individuals are all adults, five of whom are not Special Olympics athletes and one who is an adult with intellectual disability," the Special Olympics said in a statement to CNN.
"The well-being of these delegates is our foremost concern. Local authorities have indicated they have no reason to believe the health and safety of any of the individuals is at risk. To expand the reach and effectiveness of law enforcement's efforts to locate these individuals, they have been reported as missing persons."
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office tells CNN the investigation is active and ongoing.
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CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER USA) announced that their 1,200-megawatt Jackson Generation facility, located in the Village of Elwood, Illinois has achieved commercial operation. Jackson Generation is the first advanced combined cycle power plant in Illinois and will be among the most-efficient and lowest-emitting natural gas-fueled plants in North America. Jackson will provide an efficient, reliable, and low emissions source of electrical power for over 1.2 million Illinois homes as part of the PJM Interconnection, the largest organized electricity market in the USA. Additionally, Jackson will be able to operate flexibly, supporting the electric grid as wind and solar generation continue to increase.
Jackson Generation was designed and constructed by Kiewit Power Constructors Co. under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract utilizing the high-quality skilled labor pool available in Will County, Illinois. The center-line equipment (Combustion Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators, and Heat Recovery Steam Generators) was provided by Mitsubishi Power America, Inc. The Jackson facility will be operated by NAES Corporation.
"J-POWER USA is immensely proud to add Jackson Generation to our power generation portfolio. The Jackson Generation facility helps meet the country's growing and changing energy needs with safe, reliable, flexible, and efficient power generation lowering both emissions and costs to consumers," said Mark Condon, President and CEO of J-POWER USA. "Reducing our environmental impact is a major priority for J-POWER USA as we continue to work toward a clean energy future."
Bill Newsom, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas, said, "We are pleased to support J-POWER USA's efforts to provide affordable and reliable power with lower emissions in Illinois with our JAC gas turbines, which are the world's leading gas turbines with high efficiency and the lowest emissions in their class. Jackson Generation now has the first two M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America in commercial operation."
In addition to maintaining grid reliability by providing flexible and low-emission generation that will complement renewable generation, Jackson Generation is poised and well suited to support the transition, in Illinois and beyond, to a clean energy future by taking advantage of innovative technological developments, such as green hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration that can contribute to a zero-emission electrical sector as they become commercially viable.
Jackson Generation has provided substantial economic benefits to its local community while under construction. During its peak construction period, the project employed over 1,100 highly skilled union craft workers from thirteen local unions. J-POWER USA and Jackson remain committed to providing support to local causes and maintaining partnerships with non-profit organizations, and plan to continue being an integral part of the community for many decades to come.
About J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd
J-POWER USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of J-POWER North America Holdings Co., Ltd. which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. ("J-POWER") with headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan. J-POWER USA, headquartered in the greater Chicago area, has a long-term strategy to acquire, develop, finance, and operate power generation facilities in North America through its team of power professionals with a proven track record of successfully developing and acquiring power projects in the IPP sector.
J-POWER stock is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In the fiscal year ending March 2021, J-POWER had revenues of US$8.2 billion and assets of approximately US$25.7 billion. With approximately 25,000 megawatts of net ownership, J-POWER is one of the world's largest independent generators of electricity, owning 97 power plants in Japan and 34 international IPP investments.
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- With 1.1M+ users in 150+ countries, achieved in the last 5 months organically, pre-launch
- Hatch Kids enables students aged 6-18 to build 3D games, AR/VR apps, and immersive Metaverse experiences without prior coding or design experience
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp K12, an ed-tech startup building a global online school for 21st century skills for kids aged 5-18, announced today the launch of Hatch Kids, its very own Metaverse and AR/VR creation platform for young learners.
Camp K12 originally built the Hatch Kids platform for use in its own online programming courses, but after witnessing strong demand from educators and students while working with early partners, it is now opening up the platform for any organization to use free of cost, along with free AR/VR curriculum modules for educators and schools.
Over the past 6 months, Hatch Kids has grown organically to 1.1M+ users across 150 countries via school, government, and ed-tech partnerships, with 75% of users coming from US and Canada. Other top geographies include UK, Australia, and India. Students have created 3.6M+ projects on the platform to date.
Speaking about Hatch's vision, Camp K12's co-founder and CEO, Anshul Bhagi, said "There are 100m+ kid coders out there today using a variety of free coding platforms to learn coding by building games and apps. These platforms are incredibly effective and they set the stage for the kids coding movement back in 2007, however the vast majority of them are restricted to 2D project creation, built for the age of smartphones and flat screens. As technologies like AR and VR go mainstream, we need to upgrade the tools that kids learn on and that educators teach on for modern-day use cases and content formats. We built Hatch as a kids coding platform for the age of the Metaverse. We want to give 100m+ young kids their first AR/VR creation experience and the self-confidence to be builders in the inevitable Mixed Reality future rather than passive consumers of it."
The platform is being used today by governments (including the Government of Delhi, in India), and 100s of schools and ed-techs across the globe. In December, Hatch Kids was featured on Code.org as an "Hour of Code" activity and today has grown to be the #1 most popular activity for students from Grades 6-8 and the #3 most popular activity overall in the Code.org "Hour of Code" ecosystem.
The team expects 2M+ MAUs by December 2022, powered by both direct-to-student consumption, as well as partnerships with 1500+ schools, ed-tech, and additional government bodies worldwide by year end.
About Hatch Kids:
Hatch Kids is a free online creation platform for kids that makes it possible for students spanning ages 6 to 18 to create 3D, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Metaverse experiences with ease, in an age where kids are captivated by 3D games like Roblox and Minecraft and yet the mainstream kids coding platforms are still restricted to 2D project creation.
Hatch Kids supports all K-12 age groups and experience levels. Younger students and first-time coders can create using a visual, blocks-based programming environment similar to that of MIT Scratch, while older or more experienced students can create advanced 3D applications using JavaScript. Students can instantly publish and share their creations to millions of supported devices including iPads, smartphones, professional VR headsets, laptops & desktops via a simple QR code scan or a link share.
Educators, organizations, and parents can use Hatch Kids to teach Coding and other STEM subjects to kids in the most immersive manner (kids learn best when they are engaged, and nothing is more engaging for a child than the act of creating 3D worlds he/she can walk around in and share with friends). Hatch Kids is iPad and Chromebook compatible for use in schools.
About Camp K12:
Camp K12 is a global online school for 21st century skills, teaching Coding and other STEM topics to kids aged 5-18 via LIVE, interactive, gamified online sessions that work 10x better than status quo. The company has raised $16M to date, led by Elevation Capital and Matrix Partners India, and serves 400k+ students across North America, Middle East, India, and South East Asia.
About the Creators
Anshul, Camp K12's co-founder and CEO, has been passionate about building kids programming tools and making programming easy and fun for kids for over a decade. He studied computer science at MIT, has previously done development roles at companies like Google and Microsoft, and was part of the team at MIT that developed "MIT AppInventor" a free online platform that gave kids the power to design, code, and publish Mobile Apps to smartphones without any prior experience.
AppInventor today is used by 13M+ students worldwide, and in the age of Smartphone development, was the first platform to make mobile app creation accessible to children. Anshul is hoping to repeat that feat for the age of Metaverse and AR/VR today with the creation of Hatch Kids.
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The country's first project to use low income tax credit financing to build accessible housing specific to the challenges faced by people with visual impairments is scheduled to open in Spring 2024.
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Lighthouse, in partnership with Brinshore Development LLC and Landon Bone Baker Architects, will break ground on their new residential project, "The Foglia Residences at The Chicago Lighthouse," on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
The Foglia Residences is the first residential project directed at people who are blind or visually impaired to be financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits in the United States. The building will include 76 studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a fitness center, a community room, ground-level retail, and residential parking.
"With a tower evoking The Chicago Lighthouse's beacon of hope, The Foglia Residences will serve as a model for similar residential projects across the country," said Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse. "For people who are blind or visually impaired, finding safe, affordable, accessible housing is more difficult than it ought to be in the United States. We are proud to be part of the solution."
Though The Foglia Residences will be an income-qualifying development open to anyone meeting certain criteria, the residential units and public areas will include features to help people with visual impairments live independently. Such features include high-contrast wall-tiles, varied floor textures to indicate room transitions, built-in voice controls, and Braille signage.
The groundbreaking will take place on the site of the new building, 1134 S. Wood Street in Chicago (the corner of Wood St. and Roosevelt Road) at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be followed by a small reception celebrating the pioneering achievement. Key project personnel, including Dr. Janet P. Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse, David Brint, Principal at Brinshore Development, and/or representatives from Langon Bone Baker Architects, will be available for media interviews.
To schedule interviews with these executives or other parties involved with the project (including Chris Downey, a nationally recognized architect who is blind and consulted on the project), contact: Aaron Baar at 312-997-3662 or aaron.baar@chicagolighthouse.org.
About The Chicago Lighthouse
Serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veteran communities through innovative education, rehabilitation, employment, assistive technology, and other programs, The Chicago Lighthouse is one of the nation's most comprehensive social service organizations. For additional information, visit www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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Leading Denver home service company spotlights, supports nonprofits through High 5 Cares program
DENVER, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving back to the community has been built into the culture of High 5 Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area. On the heels of the International Day of Charity, which is recognized on Sept. 5 each year, High 5 Plumbing continues to place a concentrated focus on providing support to organizations that share the same vision.
"When we first started High 5 Plumbing, we knew that giving back to the community was going to be one of the pillars of the business," said Cassi Torres, co-owner of High 5 Plumbing. "Our team shares that commitment each day because they love their community.
"The High 5 Cares program has allowed us to create an outlet where we can bring exposure to organizations that are providing the community with excellent services for those in need. Even with the High 5 Cares program, we continue looking for new ways to serve others and spread the word about their mission."
Through the High 5 Cares program, High 5 Plumbing spotlights a different nonprofit each month and donates a set amount of $500. The nonprofit also receives $10 for every High 5 Club Membership that's sold during the month and receives 100% of the proceeds from the company's High 5 clothing line. High 5 Plumbing recognizes the nonprofits on their social media platforms, as well.
One organization that has partnered with the High 5 Cares program is A Precious Child. The non-profit provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.
"Our experience with High 5 Plumbing has been amazing," said Julie Gart, corporate and community director at A Precious Child. "We have had the privilege of working together over the past two years with the High 5 Cares program as a throwback recipient. They volunteered and helped us fill 700 backpacks with new school supplies for kids to get a great start to their school year.
"In addition, the High 5 Cares program has helped spotlight A Precious Child and helped us get more exposure and awareness for our organization. Their plumbers have dropped off information to customers and helped generate more donations and volunteers. This has helped us tremendously."
For more information on High 5 Plumbing and the High 5 Cares program, visit https://www.high5plumbing.com/.
About High 5 Plumbing
Founded in 2012, High 5 Plumbing is a local, family-owned company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area. With a professional team that has extensive experience and a commitment to service, High 5 Plumbing offers comprehensive plumbing, sewer and drain services. The company was built on the values of solving plumbing problems and serving every customer with professionalism and respect. For more information about High 5 Plumbing, visit https://www.high5plumbing.com/.
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Optoma launches new premium IFPDs with Creative Board for enhanced learning experiences and remote collaboration in education and corporate markets
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display solutions and the #1 4K UHD brand and the #1 DLP® brand worldwide and in the Americas,* today launched its new Creative Touch Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPDs) for education and corporate environments. Offering intuitive and easy to use software, the new 5-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays feature Creative Board, an enhanced whiteboard with a floating toolbar and several annotation tools, bringing collaborative thinking and idea-sharing to life. With new tools and added functionality, Optoma's IFPDs are the perfect cornerstones for educators and professionals to create and connect their way, enhancing learning and remote collaboration in classrooms, lecture halls, boardrooms and other professional environments.
Optoma's range of Creative Touch IFPDs are perfectly suited to accommodate the ever-changing needs of educational environments. Designed to support distance learning, the IFPDs allow students to work together in real time from home, in the classroom, or anywhere, maximizing engagement in remote and hybrid learning environments. With the ability to connect to webcams along with Optoma's unique software, the Creative Touch 5-Series IFPDs provide the ultimate collaboration solution.
Customization is front and center with the new IFPDs, which feature several intuitive tools that allow users to modify and tailor the display to their specific needs. The quick-launch pen features a dual-tip, enabling teachers to switch between note taking and highlighting in nearly any color – ensuring lessons flow with ease. Simply take the pen from the holder, and the Creative Board app or annotation mode will launch automatically.
The new Creative Board provides users with greater flexibility by expanding their writing canvas via the infinity canvas feature, spurring creativity and boundless collaboration. The tool also provides users with the ability to move annotations across the screen, allowing teachers, for example, to hide answers to quizzes and then share at a later time. Additionally, users can embed browser pages to the screen, allowing them to pull information such as images and other content directly into the workflow for better productivity.
"The new IFPDs were carefully designed based on customer feedback and the needs of the education and corporate markets, giving educators and business professionals even more customization options and innovative remote tools that foster collaborative classroom, hybrid learning and working environments where lessons and ideas can come to life," said Gordon Healis, business manager, IFPD and LED at Optoma.
Known for their bright, fingerprint resistant panel, ultra-slim bezel, anti-glare glass, and up to 30-point multi-touch capabilities, the new IFPDs deliver incredible interactive features for dynamic lessons, presentations, and creative brainstorm sessions.
Optoma Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Flat Panel features:
- Creative Board with improved floating toolbar, customization tools, and infinity canvas feature for added writing space
- Built-in Android system and compatible with popular operating systems, including Windows, Mac and Chrome
- Creative Cast™ Pro app enables simultaneous image, document and screen sharing from up to four devices on the same network
- Single sign-on via Google account for easy access to Google Workspace, Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, and other connected cloud applications
- Customizable, dual-tipped quick launch pen that provides a realistic writing experience and automatically activates the whiteboard application or annotation mode when in use
A value-added solution, Optoma Management Suite Cloud (OMS)™ is available on the 5-Series IFPDs, offering IT administrators and technicians a real time remote platform to monitor, manage, and diagnose multiple displays simultaneously that are either on the same network or connected through the cloud server. OMS enables technicians to check the status and make configurations to optimize performance and broadcast emergency messages, alerts, or announcements across displays worldwide.
To further support our customers in the U.S., Optoma is offering a five-year product warranty, including onsite service, for purchases made on the Creative Touch 5-Series models 5652RK, 5752RK, 5862RK from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022.
To learn more about the line-up, please visit: https://www.optomausa.com/products/interactive-flat-panel-displays/education
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Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video experiences. From the company's ProScene projectors and Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, to LED displays, Optoma's suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit optoma.com.
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The American Heart Association presented Alameda Hospital with the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for its dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.
ALAMEDA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System's Alameda Hospital has received the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Strokes occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs and brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines-Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
"Alameda Hospital is committed to providing excellent patient care by adhering to the latest guidelines," said Felicia Tornabene, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Alameda Health System. "Get With The Guidelines helps our teams put evidence-based knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis which can help patients recover better. Our goal is to ensure more people in Alameda experience longer, healthier lives."
Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.
"We are incredibly pleased to recognize Alameda Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke," said Steven Messe, M.D., chairperson of the Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. "Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities."
Alameda Hospital also received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Elite Honor Roll Award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient's arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster alteplase. Additionally, Alameda Hospital received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM (AHS) is a leading public health care provider dedicated to caring, healing, teaching and serving all. AHS is a haven for the most vulnerable among us; an advocate for equitable, compassionate and culturally sensitive care regardless of social and financial barriers. AHS is a vanguard of medical excellence, with a teaching hospital that draws the nation's best medical students. As one of Alameda County's 15 largest employers, AHS is a major economic power providing more than 5,100 jobs and contributing nearly $560 million annually in salaries, wages and benefits. AHS is also home to more than 1,100 physicians across the nine facilities within the health system. Since 1864, AHS has served the East Bay's health care needs. For more information, visit AlamedaHealthSystem.org.
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 12 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
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A shortage of bus drivers, compounded by four of the current drivers being out on Monday, caused the closure of one Albany Transit System route this week. The system is looking to hire more drivers.
ALBANY – Officials with the Albany Transit System say they are hoping to add to the department's short roster of bus drivers, but the demand for drivers with commercial driver’s licenses is fierce, and the city is competing against school systems and over-the-road driving companies.
During the COVID-19 pandemic the shortage of drivers has ballooned, with the American Trucking Association reporting a shortage of 80,000 drivers in 2021, That deficit is expected to grow.
Locally, some older drivers left the city due to fears related to COVID, Albany Transportation Director David Hamilton said. Earlier this week the transit system shut down its Blue Line for two days.
“We are nine part-time drivers short, and we’re 11 full-time drivers short,” Hamilton said. "So, what that does to us is to make it very challenging to serve our routes.
“What happened the other day, of the drivers we do have, four of them had to be off Monday for medical reasons. Hopefully, this won’t last long.”
Prior to the emergence of COVID, the system had 23 full-time and eight or nine part-time drivers.
“Once that pandemic hit, we had people leave because they retired or they went elsewhere,” Hamilton said.
The system also has to compete for drivers with the Dougherty County School System and commercial operations that also are desperate for CDL license-holders.
The director said he was “excited” this week to learn that three applicants had shown up.
To deal with the shortage, the system is working to keep current drivers on their routes by making sure they have adequate breaks and rest time, and the city also is considering ways to hire more drivers.
Hamilton said he also has had discussions with Albany City Manager Steven Carter about pay and bonus initiatives to attract more applicants and keep existing drivers on the job.
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$10,000 Donation will provide needed resources to promote academic success
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RHP Properties, the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities, has announced a $10,000 donation to support Arturo Cambeiro Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contribution will be used to purchase educational materials and supplies through AdoptAClassroom.org, a national nonprofit that provides funding for Pre K-12 teachers and schools. It is the seventh school RHP Properties has adopted through the program, with a total of $70,000 of donations to date.
RHP Properties' adoption of the school will enable teachers and school administrators to access AdoptAClassroom.org's private ecommerce marketplace of nearly 30 school supply and school specialty vendors. Educators can use the donation to select specific materials they need for their classrooms, as well as access an online fundraising platform.
"We are so thankful for the generous donation RHP has provided to our school," said Chris Popek, Principal of Arturo Cambeiro Elementary. "Our teachers work extremely hard at making learning enjoyable and engaging and I am excited to see them put extra instructional resources to use that the donation will fund. We appreciate RHP choosing Arturo Cambeiro Elementary to help educate our students!"
Arturo Cambeiro Elementary serves approximately 518 children, grades Pre-K through 5 and about 120 of the students are residents at nearby RHP Properties manufactured home community Millennium Estates.
"Teachers at Arturo Cambeiro Elementary have told us how this donation will make a difference," said Ross Partrich, CEO, RHP Properties. "It will impact the quality of educational tools and books they can provide. It will help create an engaging learning environment. And it will help foster the love of learning that the school prides itself on. Our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org is one we are proud of, as is giving back to the community to prepare our youth for success."
"As inflation has continued to rise this year, back-to-school supply costs are more expensive than last school year and teachers need help stocking their classrooms more than ever," said Ann Pifer, executive director of AdoptAClassroom.org. "Thanks to RHP Properties' generous donation, we are able to help equip more teachers and classrooms with the tools needed for children to thrive in school, at a time when teachers and students' families need extra support."
Founded in 1988, RHP Properties is the nation's largest privately held owner and operator of manufactured home communities with managed assets of more than $6B, including 318 manufactured home communities nationwide, totaling about 74,353 homes in 30 states. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties employs more than 1,000 professionals. For more information visit www.rhp.com.
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WASHINGTON , Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is accepting media requests for launch coverage of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) satellite. This is the third satellite in the JPSS series, which will capture data to improve weather forecasts, helping scientists predict and prepare for extreme weather events and climate change.
NASA and NOAA are targeting Nov. 1 for the JPSS-2 launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 401 rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Live coverage of the launch will air on NASA Television and the NASA app. Watch live on the agency's website at:
U.S. and international media interested in attending this launch must apply no later than 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 15. Media accreditation requests should be submitted at:
A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy is available online. For questions about accreditation, please email: ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. For other mission questions, please contact Kennedy's newsroom: 321-867-2468.
Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo at: antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov or 321-501-8425.
JPSS-2, which will be renamed NOAA-21 after reaching orbit, will join a constellation of JPSS satellites that orbit from the North to the South pole, circling Earth 14 times a day and providing a full view of the entire globe twice daily. The NOAA/NASA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite, and NOAA-20, previously known as JPSS-1, are both already in orbit. Each satellite carries at least four advanced instruments to measure weather and climate conditions on Earth.
Data from JPSS satellites feed numerical weather forecasting models and observe weather events including rainfall, snow, hurricanes, and environmental hazards such as forest fires and volcanic activity. These observations, which are critical to long-term forecasts, help people plan for extreme weather events, such as severe storms. JPSS satellites also monitor our oceans, measuring sea surface temperature and tracking sea ice and harmful algal blooms. They also provide important climate data on ozone and atmospheric temperature.
Launching with JPSS-2 is a secondary payload, the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID). LOFTID is a partnership between NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate and ULA. It will demonstrate inflatable heat shield technology that uses aerodynamic drag to slow down spacecraft in the most mass-efficient way. This technology could enable a variety of proposed NASA missions to destinations such as Mars, Venus, and Titan, as well as returning heavier payloads from low-Earth orbit. The Centaur – the second stage of the Atlas V rocket – will deliver JPSS-2 to orbit, perform a deorbit burn, and put the LOFTID re-entry vehicle on a spin-stabilized trajectory to re-enter Earth's atmosphere. LOFTID will then inflate and separate from the Centaur, where the re-entry vehicle is targeted for landing and recovery in the Pacific Ocean.
Together, NASA and NOAA partner in the development, launch, testing, and operation of all the satellites in the JPSS program. NASA's Launch Services Program at Kennedy manages launch. NOAA funds and manages the program, operations, and data products. On behalf of NOAA, NASA develops and builds the instruments, spacecraft, and ground system and launches the satellites, which NOAA operates. With this reliable national asset in place to provide critical data, NOAA and NASA can innovate the next generation of Earth-observing satellites, including NOAA's next low-Earth Orbit operational satellite constellation.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Get the car ready as you’re about to have a list of restaurants to try in Dallas, North Texas and beyond as the 2022 Texas Restaurant Awards nominees have been released at the end of June.
According to a press release, “The anticipated celebration kicks off the Texas Restaurant Foundation’s annual Lone Star Bash during the Texas Restaurant Show (formerly TRA Marketplace), which takes place July 9-11, 2022, at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.”
There are multiple major award categories: Rising Star, Deep in the Heart, Outstanding Restaurateur, Hall of Honor and more!
“We are thrilled to recognize the 2022 Award nominees and celebrate their outstanding achievements,” said Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., President & CEO of the TRA and TRF. “Nominees represent restaurants from across the state of Texas, and each have demonstrated inspiring levels of dedication and excellence in their work. All of us at the Texas Restaurant Association cannot wait to recognize these industry pioneers and leaders at the Texas Restaurant Awards in Dallas.”
RISING STAR AWARD presented by SYSCO:
Christian Dortch, Georgie by Curtis Stone, Dallas
Edgar Rico, Nixta Taqueria, Austin
Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table, Farmers Branch
Christina Ha & Tony J. Nguyen, Xin Chao, Houston
DEEP IN THE HEART AWARD presented by BEN E. KEITH:
Bernard Gautier, Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant, Tyler
Sarah Heard & Nathan Lemley, Commerce Café, Lockhart
Orlando Quintanilla, Mesquite BBQ, Corpus Christi
Norma Frances “Tootsie” Tomanetz, Snow’s BBQ, Lexington
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD presented by JP ENTERPRISES:
Alex Au-Yeung, Phat Eatery
Reggie Martin, Lemond Kitchen
Ruth Thompson, Hugs Café
2022 TRA Chapter Restaurateur of the Year recipients:
Abilene Chapter — Lindsay Flores, Lytle Land & Cattle Company
Brazos Valley Chapter — Clayton Rhoades, Chicken Express
Coastal Bend Chapter — Sam Canavati, Brewsters Street Ice House
El Paso Chapter — Jim Diaz, Pelican’s Steak & Seafood
Galveston Chapter — Dennis Byrd, Island Famous
Greater Austin Chapter — Alex Eagle, Freebirds World Burrito
Greater Dallas Chapter — Christopher Aslam, Rock Strategic Restaurant Group
Greater Houston Chapter — Alli Jarrett, Harold’s Restaurant
Lubbock Chapter — Jerol Fanta, Orlando’s Italian Restaurant
Montgomery County Chapter — Darin McKenzie, McKenzie’s Barbecue & Burgers
North Texas Chapter — Bob Bratcher, Daddy Bob’s Smokewagon
Panhandle Chapter — Dallas Hager, Joe Taco
Permian Basin Chapter — Michael Ramirez, 10 Sports Bar & Grill
Rio Grande Valley Chapter — Sony Rego, Santa Fe Steakhouse
Sabine Area Chapter — Frankie Randazzo, Madison’s Group
San Angelo Chapter — Ronnie Cajas, Street Eats
San Antonio Chapter — Dave Saylor, Acadiana Café
Waco Chapter — Massimo Di Campli, Di Campli’s Italian Ristorante
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In tandem with this significant milestone, Annexus Health is reorganizing its leadership team to have an even greater impact on patients and their families
SEWICKLEY, Pa., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey through its innovative solutions, today announced that over $2 billion in patient financial assistance has been processed through its workflow platform, AssistPoint®, since 2018, helping patients nationwide access lifesaving care while easing the financial burden on them and their families.
This milestone comes just one year after Annexus Health hit $1 billion in financial assistance processed through AssistPoint®—an indicator of both the company's exponential growth and its monumental impact on patients.
The dramatic increase in assistance processed over the past year is due in part to the strong market response to the 2021 launch of Adparo®, the Annexus Health services division. The Adparo® team of experienced financial counselors leverages AssistPoint® to enhance the overall patient access workflow for provider organizations, thus helping to secure more financial assistance for more patients.
"Fueled by focus and determination, the last twelve months have shown our presence and impact in the marketplace," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and President Brad Frazier. "Reaching $2 billion in assistance is a direct result of an incredible team effort inspired by a unified mission to make a generational impact on the lives of patients and their families."
Due to its rapid growth and expansion, Annexus Health has made several recent additions to its leadership team: David Meier has joined the company as Vice President of Technology Operations; Katy Wile has joined as Vice President of Product Delivery; Safiya Tisdell, who previously served as Senior Director of Adparo®, is now Vice President of Adparo®; Laurie Travisano, previously Senior Director of Provider Solutions, is now Vice President of Provider Solutions; and Brett Olson, previously Vice President of Business Development, is now Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Client Services.
The company has also established an executive leadership team. This team includes Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joe Baffone, Co-Founder and President Brad Frazier, Chief Financial Officer John Lemkey, Chief Technology Officer Scott Mullins, and recently promoted Chief People Officer Amanda Hauskins. Searches are currently underway for a Chief Operations Officer and a Chief of Service Delivery, both of whom will join the executive leadership team.
"As the leading innovator of comprehensive, provider-centric tools for managing the patient access journey, execution is key to our continued growth and success in helping patients get the care and support they deserve," said Joe Baffone. "The reorganization of our leadership teams will serve our hyper growth, product expansion, and strategic collaborations to ensure we are keeping pace with executing the Annexus Health mission, vision, and cultural desires to better our organization, people, users, and customers."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
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PORT COQUITLAM, BC, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Norco Bikes has cracked the code to creating a full suspension mountain bike with top-end performance for advanced riders that's also perfect for aspiring newcomers.
The four-bike lineup's price range makes mountain biking truly accessible, but the Fluid FS is engineered to provide a level of personalization and performance never available to new riders.
"We implemented our exclusive Ride Aligned Design System to make the new Fluid easily and precisely tunable for rider height, weight, experience and morphology – this is technology that has only been available on our top-end bikes 'til now," said Product Manager Paul Burnett.
"But when you acknowledge that not every rider can justify the budget for a top-of-the-line mountain bike. That's when designing bikes gets super challenging … and fun!"
Gateway full suspension bikes like the Fluid FS aim to deliver performance but historically have been hampered by overlooked details– details that ultimately make the biggest difference out on the trail.
By working closely with component manufacturers to create custom tuned suspension and equipping each model for best-in-class performance, Burnett says all four new Fluid FS models are designed to evolve with riders' skills.
"Designing performance mountain bikes is what we love to do – but this lineup is possibly the most rewarding projects we've ever undertaken, and we're so excited that it can bring so many riders along for the ride!" said Burnett.
The new Fluid FS Series is available in five sizes and four models from S through XXL to fit riders 5'1" to 6'7", ranging in price from $2,699 - $4,449 USD / $2,999 - $4,999 CAD.
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Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa on Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint.
Langley, who made history on Saturday when he became the first African American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to four-star general, took over U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the second African American to lead the command, which has about 6,000-7,000 troops across the continent.
Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing commander, Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, noted the often limited troops and resources allocated to the continent. “There is a new challenge every day and we don’t have resources to throw at those challenges. So we have to think,” said Townsend, who is retiring after 40 years in the military. “America cannot afford to ignore Africa. The continent is full of potential but it’s also full of challenges and it’s standing at a historic crossroads.
For years, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, turmoil in the Middle East, a greater focus on an increasingly combative and competitive China and the recent war in Ukraine have dominated the Pentagon’s attention. But insurgent groups, including al-Qaida and Islamic State militants, flourish in ungoverned spaces in Africa, a nd al-Shabab continues to be a significant threat in Somalia.
Earlier this year, Townsend warned Congress that the U.S. was “marching in place at best” and “may be backsliding” in Somalia, because of former president Donald Trump’s decision to pull all of the roughly 700 U.S. troops out of the country in his final days in office. His decision forced commanders to rotate small teams of special operations forces and intelligence personnel into the country for short periods of time in order to provide some limited support to the Somali National Army and the mission there.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier this spring authorized the return of about 400 U.S. troops to the embattled country.
On Tuesday, Austin noted that decision, saying that the persistent U.S. military presence to train and assist Somali forces is crucial as al-Shabab’s attacks on civilians grow more lethal and brazen.
He added that the African continent is “on the front lines of many of this century’s most pressing threats—from mass migration to food insecurity, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, from the drumbeat of autocracy to the dangers of terrorism.” And he said China is expanding its military footprint there, looking to build bases in Africa and seeking to “undermine U.S. relations with African peoples, governments and militaries.”
Both Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the historic nature of Langley’s appointment.
The Marine, said Milley, “is the right leader at the right time with the right skills to lead this command.”
And Austin, who is the first African American to serve as Pentagon chief, said that young Marines around the world are watching Langley.
“Your extraordinary achievement reminds them that they belong,” said Austin. “And it reminds them that the United States military is deeply committed to making progress, and to breaking down barriers, and to opening its arms wide to all qualified Americans who hear the call to serve their country.”
Langley, who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985. His father was in the Air Force.
He told the gathering that his father always told him to aim high. And now, he said, “I know I have a lot to do. We have a lot to do, as we look at the African continent and their quest for proper security and stability.”
The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to 1775, did not accept Black men in its ranks until 1942, a turnabout that followed the attack on the American air base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the U.S. entry into World War II.
Most recently, Langley was commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and Marine Forces Command. He also commanded troops in Afghanistan.
Army Gen. William “Kip” Ward, also African American, was the first commander of Africa Command when it was launched in 2007.
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- Dealers rank limited inventory and the economy as the top two factors holding back business, while business impacts from COVID-19 drops out of the top five.
- Cost index – specifically the cost of running a dealership – hit a record high in the second quarter.
- Profit index declines again in Q2 but remains higher than pre-COVID levels.
ATLANTA, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the second quarter of 2022 softened as U.S. auto dealers' attention turned to inflation, high costs and tight inventory, marking the fourth straight quarter-over-quarter decline in market sentiment. The current market index peaked at 67 in Q2 2021 and has been trending downward since. Still, at 54, the current market index remains above the positive threshold of 50 in the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI).
The key drivers of sentiment saw disparate shifts in Q2. The 3-month, forward-looking market outlook index sharply dropped from the previous quarter and, at 53, is well below the 63 recorded a year ago in Q2 2021. The economy index increased slightly in Q2 to 50, up from 49 in the prior quarter. With the index now at 50, dealers are right at the positive threshold in judging the economy as strong.
"U.S. auto dealers are certainly feeling the pressure of inflation and tight inventory," said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. "Franchised dealers continue to be very profitable, but the steep drop in the market outlook index indicates dealers are less enthused about the future. While all dealers are impacted by higher costs of doing business, the profit story is also different for independent dealers, as used vehicles have started depreciating again."
The Q2 2022 CADSI research was in market from April 25 to May 9, 2022, when COVID cases had retreated from omicron-driven records and activity was normalizing compared to the situation in January.
Inventory Continues to Impact Sales
One worrisome sign in the latest CADSI report is the small improvement in the new-vehicle inventory mix index for franchised dealers. The index increased only two points from Q1 and remains historically low at 25, an eight-point year-over-year decrease.
"Today's market continues to be framed by constrained new-vehicle inventory," added Smoke. "Low new-vehicle inventory and the associated low level of incentives and lack of discounting have priced many would-be buyers out of the market and into the used-vehicle market. Others may be delaying purchases, waiting for supply to improve, but supply has yet to see much change."
On the used-vehicle side, the inventory index dropped in Q2 2022 to 35, one point lower than the previous quarter but up fourteen points year over year. The used-vehicle inventory mix index improved among franchised dealers versus independent dealers, showing a 5-point increase year over year in Q2 to 55. All index scores associated with inventory, however, remain below the 50 threshold, indicating dealers are still facing significant inventory challenges for both new and used vehicles. Consistent with last quarter, Limited Inventory ranks as the No. 1 factor holding back dealer business in Q2.
While new-vehicle inventory remains tight, the view of new-vehicle sales improved, increasing from 50 to 52, meaning dealers are now more optimistic about new-vehicle sales. One year ago, the index score was 65, meaning significantly more dealers saw the market as good. The new-vehicle incentives index dropped by two points quarter over quarter to 21, the lowest level since the question was added to the CADSI in Q3 2019.
On the other hand, the used-vehicle sales index fell five index points to 47. For franchised dealers, the used-vehicle sales index increased by one point for Q2, breaking a downward streak but is still below year-ago levels. For independent dealers, the index fell six points from the previous quarter to 42 and is down 14 points from a year ago. Overall, most dealers view used-vehicle sales as weak.
Dealers Worried About the Economy and Costs
In Q2 2022, the cost index – specifically the cost of running a dealership – was at the highest level since the survey began in 2017. After reaching a record low in Q2 2020 of 51 at the height of the pandemic, the cost index has been steadily increasing. Overall inflation in the U.S. economy is clearly contributing to this view. The Economy is the second leading factor impacting dealer business at 46%, up from 37% in Q1, with Market Conditions, Expenses and Political Climate following closely behind. Dealers are worried about inflation and the possibility of a recession along with lagging consumer confidence.
Profits Remain Strong for Franchised Dealers
The overall profit index saw a small decline to 53, down from 54, but remains higher than at any point before the COVID-19 pandemic. The five highest profit index scores since 2017 have all been recorded in the past five quarters. The profit index also indicates that franchised dealers believe profits are particularly strong, at 82, whereas more independent dealers now see profits as weak, with an index score of 44. Importantly, the cost index increased by eleven points in Q2 versus a year ago and reached a new record high of 76, suggesting that the overall cost of running a dealership continues to grow. On the plus side, the price pressure index increased only slightly in Q2 to 41, up from 37 in Q1, but remains historically low, indicating fewer dealers feel pressure to lower their prices.
Business Impact of COVID-19 Drops from Top 5
The top 5 factors holding back the business across all dealers saw minor shifts in Q2, but three factors – Economy, Expenses and Political Climate – saw significant quarter-over-quarter increases. Limited Inventory remains in the top spot. The Economy rose to No. 2 ahead of Market Conditions. Expenses ranked 4th overall; Political Climate rounded out the top 5 factors. Notably, COVID-19 is no longer a top factor holding back business, falling to No. 7.
Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index Methodology
The Q2 2022 CADSI is based on 1,099 U.S. auto dealer respondents, comprising 568 franchised dealers and 531 independents. The survey was conducted from April 25 to May 9, 2022. Dealer responses were weighted by dealership type and sales volume to represent the national dealer population. For each aspect of the market surveyed, respondents are given an option related to strong/increasing, average/stable, or weak/decreasing, along with a "don't know" opt-out. Indices are calculated by creating a mean score in which:
- Strong/increasing answers are assigned a value of 100.
- Average/stable answers are assigned a value of 50.
- Weak/declining selections are assigned a value of 0.
Respondents who select "don't know" at a particular question are removed from the related index calculation. The total metrics reported have a +/- 3.0 percent margin of error.
Download the full results of the Q2 2022 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
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Ship is the 10th in the fleet to restart since industry-wide pause in March 2020
SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but it also marks a return to cruising in the Canada/New England region after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, attended by the ship's captain and senior officers, with flag-waving fanfare from team members lined up to greet guests as they boarded the ship.
"With Zaandam's reentry into service, we are thrilled to not only have nearly our full fleet back, but also to return Canada and New England after two years away from this beautiful cruising destination," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "Zaandam has some special cruises coming up, and we're glad to have her back in service with an amazing team ready to give our guests an exceptional cruise experience."
Following the repositioning cruise along the east coast of North America, Zaandam will spend the summer and early fall offering Canada and New England cruises between Boston, Massachusetts, and Montreal.
On July 9, Zaandam sets sail on the popular 35-day Voyage of the Vikings itinerary roundtrip from Boston that retraces the routes of past explorers with ports in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway and the Netherlands. Following fall foliage cruises between Boston and Montreal, Zaandam embarks guests Oct. 10 for the 71-day Grand Africa Voyage that sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale and includes 25 ports of call, four overnights and countless safari opportunities to throughout the African continent.
After the Grand Africa Voyage, Zaandam will spend the holidays in the Caribbean and then offer a series of Panama Canal transits between San Diego, California, and Fort Lauderdale, with two Mexico options roundtrip from San Diego in March. The ship will return to Canada/New England next spring.
Since Holland America Line restarted cruising in July 2021, Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam have returned to service with cruises in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, California Coast and South Pacific. Volendam currently is under charter by the government of the Netherlands, positioned alongside in Rotterdam accommodating Ukrainian families.
Holland America Line will complete the restart of the fleet June 12 with Westerdam in Seattle, Washington.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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CALGARY, AB, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its currently outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series B (Series B Shares) (TSX: ENB.PR.B) or its right to redeem its currently outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series C (Series C Shares) (TSX: ENB.PR.C) on June 1, 2022. As a result, subject to certain conditions, the holders of the Series B Shares have the right to convert all or part of their Series B Shares on a one-for-one basis into Series C Shares on June 1, 2022 and the holders of the Series C Shares have the right to convert all or part of their Series C Shares on a one-for-one bases into Series B Shares on June 1, 2022. Holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series B Shares into Series C Shares will retain their Series B Shares and holders who do not exercise their right to convert their Series C Shares into Series B Shares will retain their Series C Shares.
The foregoing conversion rights are subject to the conditions that: (i) if Enbridge, after taking into account all Series B Shares and all Series C Shares tendered for conversion, determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series B Shares outstanding after June 1, 2022, then all remaining Series B Shares will automatically be converted into Series C Shares on a one-for-one basis on June 1, 2022 and no Series C Shares will be converted into Series B Shares; and (ii) alternatively, if Enbridge, after taking into account all Series B Shares and all Series C Shares tendered for conversion, determines that there would be less than 1,000,000 Series C Shares outstanding after June 1, 2022, then all remaining Series C Shares will automatically be converted into Series B Shares on a one-for-one basis on June 1, 2022 and no Series B Shares will be converted into Series C Shares. There are currently 18,269,812 Series B Shares outstanding and 1,730,188 Series C Shares outstanding.
With respect to any Series B Shares that remain outstanding after June 1, 2022, including any Series B Shares issued pursuant to the conversion of the Class C Shares, holders thereof will be entitled to receive quarterly fixed cumulative preferential cash dividends, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. The new annual dividend rate applicable to the Series B Shares for the five-year period commencing on June 1, 2022 to, but excluding, June 1, 2027 will be 5.202 percent, being equal to the five-year Government of Canada bond yield of 2.802 percent determined as of today plus 2.40 percent in accordance with the terms of the Series B Shares.
With respect to any Class C Shares that remain outstanding after June 1, 2022, including any Series C Shares issued pursuant to the conversion of the Class B Shares, holders thereof will be entitled to receive quarterly floating rate cumulative preferential cash dividends, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. The dividend rate applicable to the Series C Shares for the three-month floating rate period commencing on June 1, 2022 to, but excluding, September 1, 2022 will be 0.95277 percent, based on the annual rate on three month Government of Canada treasury bills for the most recent treasury bills auction of 1.38 percent plus 2.40 percent in accordance with the terms of the Series C Shares (the Floating Quarterly Dividend Rate). The Floating Quarterly Dividend Rate will be reset every quarter.
Beneficial holders of Series B Shares and Series C Shares who wish to exercise their respective rights of conversion during the conversion periods applicable to the Series B Shares and the Series C Shares, each of which runs from May 2, 2022, until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on May 17, 2022, should communicate as soon as possible with their broker or other intermediary for more information. It is recommended that this be done well in advance of the deadline in order to provide the broker or other intermediary time to complete the necessary steps. Any notices received after this deadline will not be valid.
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge, including statements with respect to the conversion of all or part of the Series B Shares into Series C Shares or the conversion of all or part of the Series C Shares into Series B Shares on June 1, 2022, the annual dividend rate that will apply to any outstanding Series B Shares on June 1, 2022, the quarterly dividend rate that will apply to any outstanding Series C Shares on June 1, 2022, and the declaration of dividends by the Board of Directors of Enbridge. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and on processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future events and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about whether holders of Series B Shares will exercise their right to convert their Series B Shares into Series C Shares and whether the holders of the Series C Shares will exercise their right to convert their Series C Shares into Series B Shares.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 30 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.9 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which owns approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power generation capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK), a diversified global technology company with leading artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions and digital media properties today announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022. For complete details of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, please see Remark's filings with the SEC (www.sec.gov).
Management Commentary
"The company's second quarter was highlighted by additional partnerships and the joining of industry experts to expand its sales channels significantly," noted Kai-Shing Tao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Remark Holdings. "Our unique value proposition and the innovation inherent in our AI solutions continued to satisfy the different needs of our customers. Looking ahead, we are building a pipeline of opportunities across the U.S. with our SSP-based products with a new streaming fee model and are continuing to advance our deployment activities in China. Taken together, we believe these activities lay the groundwork for continued momentum across our businesses as we seek to deliver first-class AI solutions to our customers."
Second Quarter 2022 Business Highlights
- During the second quarter, Remark continued to build its data intelligence business using its Smart Safety Platform ("SSP") and related Smart Sentry units that work with the SSP. Based on initial trial success, the company is building a stream of business opportunities with government agencies, public transportation operators, railways, and sports arenas in the US and UK while continuing to grow its business in Asia.
- China Mobile continued to implement Remark's KanKan AI Platform and Smart Queueing System throughout their retail locations, although the pace of implementation has been significantly slowed due to ongoing lockdowns and measures taken by the Chinese government to achieve a zero-COVID status. Most stores are still closed nationwide and the project will resume once the strict lockdowns are lifted.
- During the second quarter, Smart Campus solutions were deployed across more than 60 campuses bringing total installations to more than 460 campuses. New functions of the Smart Campus solutions provided a leading management platform for student development, providing a rich set of scenario-based software and AIoT tools for school administrators and families to assemble comprehensive student profiles targeting individual growth. This new product has been installed in more than 100 schools and is helping over 100,000 students daily.
- Remark's Smart Construction solutions contributed $1.1 million of revenue as the company completed installations at 14 construction sites, bringing total installations to 67 sites and, thereby, not only completing the initial contract but also securing and partially fulfilling additional contracts on more construction sites. There are an additional 30+ construction sites targeted to be finished in the third quarter of 2022.
Fiscal Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Revenue for the fiscal second quarter of 2022 totaled $2.6 million, down from $4.0 million during the fiscal second quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit decreased $1.1 million quarter over quarter to $0.7 million during the second quarter of 2022. The overall gross profit margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 27.8%, compared to 43.9% in the same period in 2021.
- The company incurred an operating loss of $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to an operating loss of $2.5 million in the comparable quarter of 2021.
- Net loss totaled $12.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share in the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share in the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
- On June 30, 2022, the cash balance totaled $1.1 million, compared to a cash balance of $14.2 million on December 31, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities was $11.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Conference Call Information
Management will hold a conference call this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and provide an update on recent business developments. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.
The live conference may be accessed via telephone or online webcast.
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Participants are advised to log in for the live webcast 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A replay of the call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 20, 2022.
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About Remark Holdings, Inc.
Remark Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK) delivers an integrated suite of AI solutions that enable businesses and organizations to solve problems, reduce risk and deliver positive outcomes. The company's easy-to-install AI products are being rolled out in various retail, public safety, and workplace applications. The company also owns and operates an e-commerce digital media property focused on a luxury beach lifestyle. The company's corporate headquarters and U.S. operations are based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it also maintains operations in London, England, and Shanghai, China. The operations of the variable interest entities that the company consolidates are headquartered in Chengdu, China, with additional offices in Hangzhou. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.remarkholdings.com.
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Foundation impact grows as the leading dog daycare franchise adds more locations
PHOENIX, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While Dogtopia, the nation's leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise is helping our furry family members, the Dogtopia Foundation is helping the communities in which they're located. In celebration of Autism Awareness Month in April, the Dogtopia Foundation is renewing its commitment to supporting employees on the autism spectrum, as well as its other key pillars of sponsoring service dogs for veterans and fostering youth literacy. Last month at Dogtopia's annual conference, franchisees raised more than $100,000 to support the Foundation, bringing the total amount raised for the charity well over $1.2 million since 2018.
"It's exciting to see the momentum behind the Foundation and even more exciting to consider what the future may hold," said Dogtopia Foundation Executive Director Liz Meyers. "Our network is growing rapidly and we're attracting franchisees who are drawn to the brand because of our Noble Cause and the Foundation's mission 'to enable dogs to positively change our world' through our three pillars."
Since 2018, the Foundation has played a huge role in helping Dogtopia locations nationwide employ adults on the autism spectrum. This program began because there are not many career options for the nearly 100,000 teenagers with autism who enter adulthood each year. The Foundation offers an Autism Employment Guide and hosts webinars to provide franchisees with tools and resources they need to create a work environment where individuals with autism can thrive.
"As a leader in building a positive and beneficial culture, I have found that our employees on the spectrum directly reflect those values," said Andy Knights, Dogtopia of South Chandler General Manager. "They are honest, loyal and hard-working and foster a positive environment for their teammates and our pet parents, while performing the essential duties both safely and efficiently. They are an integral part of our team."
In addition to providing employment for adults on the autism spectrum, Dogtopia franchisees have collectively raised money to help sponsor more than 135 service dogs for veterans. This initiative is complemented by a partnership with retired Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans, who will be traveling the country to help Dogtopia franchisees raise awareness and funds for the "Dogs Save Lives" cause within their local communities. The Dogtopia Foundation also supports the work of Dr. Maggie O'Haire with Purdue University as she conducts research to uncover data-driven evidence of the benefits of service dogs for veterans with PTSD.
Finally, the Foundation supports youth literacy programs such as SitStayRead, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that prepares volunteers and their dogs to serve as a non-judgmental and supportive audience for at-risk elementary school students and help them grow more confident and fluent in their reading.
For more information about the Dogtopia Foundation and how you can support its efforts, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org. If you are interested in learning more about the Dogtopia franchise in general, visit www.dogtopia.com.
About Dogtopia
Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the pet services industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental well-being of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that address canine wellness in a holistic manner. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including an open-play environment with comfortable rubber flooring to ease joints and paws, top quality meals and snacks, as well as webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www.dogtopia.com.
About Dogtopia Foundation
The Dogtopia Foundation enables dogs to positively change our world through funding programs focused around service dogs for veterans, youth literacy programs and employment initiatives for adults with autism. The Foundation's aim is to identify needs, fill gaps and integrate knowledge for continuous improvement in the three areas of focus. By connecting dogs with the organizations the Foundation supports, the Foundation will help returning veterans, children and adults with autism reach their full potential. To learn more, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org
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30 cats, including kittens, rescued from feces-filled home, report says
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A nonprofit animal shelter in Iowa rescued multiple cats living in filthy and unhealthy conditions this week.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports it removed 30 cats, including kittens, from a home in Pocahontas County.
KCRG reports the animals were found in a hot, filthy house without food or water. The home also did not have electricity during a time when temperatures were in the 80s and 90s.
Representatives with the nonprofit said the smell of urine hit its team immediately when they arrived. They reported finding feces, urine and trash covering the floors and countertops within the home.
“Many of the cats and kittens were thin with ear infections, fleas and skin infections,” the organization shared in a news release. “The two mother cats were nursing litters of kittens, and they would not have survived much longer in the heat and filth without food or water.”
The nonprofit said an investigation continues with the animals receiving medical care.
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The widow of Julian E. Lewis, a Black man who was fatally shot by a Georgia state trooper in August 2020, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the state, attorneys representing the family said.
"While the record-making settlement does not bring back her husband for widow Betty Lewis and other family and loved ones, it sends a powerful message to the State and those in law enforcement and other positions of power that unnecessary use of force against innocent citizens is unlawful, morally corrupt and carries legal consequences," a statement released by Hall and Lampros, Attorneys at Law said.
Lewis, 60, was shot in the face and killed when trooper Jacob Gordon Thompson, 27, attempted to stop him for a traffic-related offense in Screven County near Savannah.
When Lewis refused to stop, Thompson gave a brief chase before using a "precision Intervention technique," sending the car to a stop in a ditch, according to a statement released by Georgia Bureau of Investigation at the time the incident occurred.
Thompson then fired one shot, striking Lewis in the face. Lewis was pronounced dead on the scene.
"Our hearts grieve for Betty Lewis, who lost her Golden Years with her husband because of unwarranted and unnecessary deadly force during what should have been a routine traffic stop," attorney Andrew Lampros said in the statement.
Thompson was charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, but a grand jury declined to indict him. He was terminated from the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
CNN's calls to Thompson's attorney were not returned, but the attorney, Keith Barber, declined to comment to the New York Times.
Lewis' family has asked for a second grand jury to look at the case. The US Attorney's office announced last year it was in consultation with the FBI regarding the shooting's circumstances.
"The events of that August night should never have happened. Shooting an unarmed man without cause is unconscionable, and violates the freedom that the United States Constitution guarantees all individuals," Lampros said. "We were prepared to sue the trooper, the department and its leadership asserting both Constitutional claims as well as state law tort claims."
The attorneys said the settlement is the largest in Georgia since at least 1990, referencing historical data they obtained from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services through an Open Records request.
Kara Richardson, spokesperson for the Georgia Attorney General's Office, confirmed the settlement for $4.8 million but did not provide any additional comment on it.
CNN reached out to the Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia State Administrative Services for comment, but has not yet received a response.
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BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS; "Arhaus" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and omni-channel retailer of premium artisan-crafted home furnishings, announced today that Tim Kuckelman will join the Company in the new role of Chief Operating Officer at the end of September. He will report directly to John Reed, Arhaus Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
Kuckelman, who has over three decades of leadership experience in retail operations and logistics, will be responsible for enhancing Arhaus' operational capabilities across the business, overseeing Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Customer Experience, Manufacturing and Information Technology.
"We are delighted to welcome Tim to Arhaus," said Reed. "His proven expertise leading high growth retail with complex operations and logistics will be of immense value as we optimize our processes and continue scaling our operational capacity in our next chapter of growth."
Kuckelman comes to Arhaus after spending the past two years at Fashionphile Group as COO, where he was responsible for establishing operational processes and controls for logistics, inventory sourcing and management, customer service and retail operations in a high growth environment. Prior to Fashionphile, Kuckelman spent over ten years at Kohl's Department Stores in various leadership roles, most recently as Vice President, Logistics and Transportation. In that role, he optimized domestic and international transportation and logistics while achieving a best-in-class cost model.
Prior to Kohl's, Kuckelman held roles of increasing responsibility in distribution, customer service, operations, and industrial engineering across companies such as Best Buy Co. and Gap, Inc. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Kansas State University and a J.D. from San Joaquin College of Law.
Founded in 1986, Arhaus is a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and omni-channel retailer of premium home furnishings. Through a differentiated proprietary model that directly designs and sources products from leading manufacturers and artisans around the world, Arhaus offers an exclusive assortment of heirloom quality products that are sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. With 80 showroom and design center locations across the United States, a team of interior designers providing complimentary in-home design services, and robust online and eCommerce capabilities, Arhaus is known for innovative design, responsible sourcing, and customer service.
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) – Airport officials in New Orleans found a passenger traveling with a human umbilical cord in their luggage earlier this month. As unusual as it is, authorities say this isn’t the first such find this summer.
The incident happened on August 2 at the Louis Armstrong International Airport. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a specialist located the umbilical cord after referring the passenger traveling from Honduras for a secondary inspection.
When questioned, the passenger told officials the cord belonged to a relative, a press release stated.
Customs contacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Houston, which advised that it could be abandoned or held. The passenger chose to leave the umbilical cord, as well as the accompanying medical wristband, behind, authorities said, and the items were incinerated.
Permits or qualifications are required to bring certain biological materials into the U.S., according to Customs.
A similar discovery by Customs was made in late June on the same recurring flight between Honduras and New Orleans. In that incident, a traveler was found with a bag containing “paperwork, a positive pregnancy test, and an unknown tissue sample” that turned out to be an umbilical cord, according to the release.
“With the vast number of daily travelers, our officers are guaranteed to encounter some unusual items,” Mark Choina, acting area port director of New Orleans, said in a statement. “However, two umbilical cords, a month apart, coming from the same country is noteworthy.”
Earlier this year, TSA released its list of the most unusual finds of 2021. Topping the list was a chainsaw, also found at Louis Armstrong International Airport. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/human-umbilical-cord-found-in-baggage-at-louisiana-airport/ | 2022-08-18T04:38:57Z |
Bald eagle in critical condition after being shot with over 20 pellets
ANTIGO, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - A reward is being offered for information about a bald eagle shot by pellets in Wisconsin last week.
The Raptor Education Group is offering a $3,000 reward for tips about the shooting, which left the raptor with lead poisoning and a broken wing.
The female eagle was found in the Town of Cooks Valley, about 95 miles east of Minneapolis. The Raptor Education Group said it appears the eagle was struck with bird shot while in mid-flight and had over 20 pellets in her body. With bird shot, each shot shell has small pellets that spray, increasing the likelihood of hitting the target.
As of Sunday, the eagle was in critical condition. The Department of Natural Resources is investigating the shooting, the organization said.
In addition to the reward from the Raptor Education Group, citizens in Chippewa and Dunn counties and surrounding areas have also pledged rewards for anyone who provides information to law enforcement leading to an arrest. As of Wednesday morning, those reward pledges eclipsed $3,000, which combined with the reward being offered by the Raptor Education group puts the total reward over $6,000.
The Raptor Education Group, which rehabilitates injured or sick birds, said they were aware of 32 shootings involving protected species of birds last year, including a dozen instances of a bald eagle being shot. The organization also reported that they took in a peregrine falcon, which was recently on protected species lists, last week after it had been shot in New London on Thursday, but it died due to its injuries.
In regard to the shooting of the bald eagle, the organization said that it’s hard to mistake an adult bald eagle for any other type of bird due to its clearly visible white head and white tail feathers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Department of Natural Resources or the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office.
The Raptor Education Group is a nonprofit dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of wild birds and public education on wildlife issues. You can visit their website for more information about their work, to donate or to learn more about birds.
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- Under a five-year collaboration agreement, the two companies will co-design quantum algorithms with numerous applications in materials science and beyond
- The goal is to ready Covestro to run these algorithms on 200- to 500-qubit hardware to simulate practical chemistry problems
- Two joint papers outline scientific solutions the team has developed towards this goal
PALO ALTO, Calif. and LEVERKUSEN, Germany, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro, one of the world's leading polymer companies, and QC Ware, a leading quantum software and services company, today announced the signing of a five-year collaboration agreement. The objective of the collaboration is to help prepare Covestro to fully deploy quantum algorithms for the discovery of new materials and catalysts on near-term quantum hardware.
"Implementing computational chemistry to discover new materials and pharmaceuticals will be one of the most fruitful areas for utilizing quantum computing," said Doug Finke, Managing Editor, Quantum Computing Report. "The resulting discoveries will greatly impact many areas of society in the coming years. To effectively do this, though, requires careful teaming of people with extensive knowledge of molecular chemistry with others who have extensive knowledge of quantum computing and quantum algorithms. This partnership between QC Ware and Covestro should prove to be a very effective combination and we look forward to seeing the results of their research over the next few years."
The agreement is aligned with Covestro's goal to enhance the company's digital R&D processes to pave the way towards carbon neutrality by becoming fully circular. The collaboration combines Covestro's expertise in classical computational chemistry and empirical manufacturing techniques, with QC Ware's leading edge in both classical and quantum algorithms.
"We expect that quantum computing will help us to solve simulation problems that are out of the reach of state-of-the-art classical computing," said Torsten Heinemann, Head of Group Innovation at Covestro. "Our joint research with QC Ware over the next five years aims to develop new tools which our R&D team can use to develop new material classes and more efficient production processes that require less resources. Our hope is that this work will help take our R&D efforts to a completely new level and accelerate the pace at which we can develop innovations."
The agreement follows a year-long collaboration on a proof-of-concept project that explored the possibility of modeling large-scale molecules needed for industrial applications on a near-term quantum computers. The results of the project are outlined in two recently released papers:
1) Local, Expressive, Quantum-Number-Preserving VQE Ansatze for Fermionic Systems | New J. Phys. 23 113010 (2021) | https://arxiv.org/abs/2104.05695
2) Analytical Ground- and Excited-State Gradients for Molecular Electronic Structure Theory from Hybrid Quantum/Classical Methods | https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.05040
The first paper introduces new quantum techniques that significantly reduce quantum computing resources required to design new materials and chemical processes. These techniques reduce both circuit depth and connectivity requirements, which are critical components that will be used in production applications in conjunction with adequate quantum hardware.
The second paper introduces a novel method to calculate energy gradients on a quantum computer which is a crucial property that computational chemists in industry use for the simulation of chemical reactions, catalysts, products, transition states, and catalytic properties.
"Computational chemists are interested in more than just ground state energies of molecules -- they are interested in crucial properties such as the forces on the atoms, the color and light absorbing properties, or the electrical conductivity. Before our papers with QC Ware such properties were very difficult to compute on a near term quantum computer but now we think we have a very tractable path forward," said Christian Gogolin, Expert Advanced Computational Concepts and Quantum Computing at Covestro Digital R&D.
"In order to provide real value for computational chemists, we need to build new quantum computing tools with capabilities that classical computers cannot match. We are working with Covestro to achieve that goal by building a full-stack solution that merges the best high-performance classical techniques for pre- and post-processing with advanced quantum algorithms reserved for the crux of the computational problem," said Robert Parrish, Head of Chemistry Simulations at QC Ware.
With 2020 sales of EUR 10.7 billion, Covestro is among the world's leading polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. In doing so, Covestro is fully committed to the circular economy. The main industries served are the automotive and transportation industries, construction, furniture and wood processing, as well as electrical, electronics, and household appliances industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. At the end of 2020, Covestro has 33 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
QC Ware is a quantum software and services company focused on ensuring enterprises are prepared for the emerging quantum computing disruption. QC Ware specializes in the development of applications for near-term quantum computing hardware with a team composed of some of the industry's foremost experts in quantum computing. Its growing network of customers includes AFRL, Aisin Group, Airbus, BMW Group, Covestro, Equinor, Goldman Sachs, and Total. QC Ware Forge, the company's flagship quantum computing cloud service, is built for data scientists with no quantum computing background. It provides unique, performant, turnkey quantum computing algorithms. QC Ware is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and supports its European customers through its subsidiary in Paris. QC Ware also organizes Q2B, the largest annual gathering of the international quantum computing community.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Melissa Bank, whose 1999 bestseller “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing” was a series of interconnected stories widely praised for its wit and precise language and embraced by young readers, has died at age 61.
Viking Books announced that Bank died Tuesday in East Hampton, New York. She had lung cancer.
Bank was a Philadelphia native with a master’s degree from Cornell University whose influences ranged from Vladimir Nabokov to Grace Paley. She needed 12 years to finish “The Girls’ Guide,” in part because of a bicycle accident that damaged her short-term memory and ability to think of words. But her book, which follows a young woman’s life from adolescence to adulthood, was a critical and commercial success.
“Bank draws exquisite portraits of loneliness, and can do it in a sentence,” Newsweek’s Yahlin Chang wrote.
Two stories from “The Girls’ Guide” were adapted into the 2007 romantic comedy “Suburban Girl,” starring Alec Baldwin and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Bank also wrote the comic story collection “The Wonder Spot,” in which she traced a woman’s efforts to find her place in the world, and her writings appeared in Ploughshares and Zoetrope among other publications. She also taught in the MFA program at Stony Brook Southampton. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/melissa-bank-witty-bestselling-author-dies-at-61/ | 2022-08-05T13:12:22Z |
Which penguin toy is best?
Many children love penguins because of their charming features. Luckily for them, there are many penguin toys to choose from. Cuddly plush versions range from authentic, natural-looking penguins to cute, cartoonish ones. You will also find plastic toys and penguin-themed board games. Some penguin toys seek to entertain, while others strive to teach about the animals. If you’re looking for a lovable, realistic penguin toy that is heart-warming and cute as can be, the National Geographic Penguin with Baby Plush Toy belongs in your collection.
What to know before you buy a penguin toy
Lifelike features
Some penguin toys are more realistic than others, so you will have to decide how much authenticity you need and want in your toy. If you are buying a toy for a child who is a budding veterinarian, zookeeper or wildlife expert, you will probably want to choose a penguin with realistic features. For a kid just looking for something to cuddle, plush penguins with cute rather than natural features may be more appropriate. If the recipient has a favorite species of penguin, like emperor or rockhopper, you might want to search for that particular type to find a truly ideal match.
Size
Penguins are relatively small animals, but you can find stuffed penguins that stand 2-3 feet tall. Plastic toys tend to be much smaller. Check to see how much space is available before you move a giant penguin into the house.
Age appropriateness
There are penguin toys for all ages. Babies will love penguin toys with different textures, lights and sounds to stimulate their senses. Young children will love squeezing a penguin plush friend. Older kids tend to look for penguin-themed toys and games that challenge them. Always be sure to check the age range for any toy you buy to find the perfect penguin for your favorite feathered friend fan.
What to look for in a quality penguin toy
Toys that teach
Educational toys bring penguin playthings to another level. National Geographic plush penguins come with tags printed with facts about them, and QR codes that lead to videos of them in their natural habitats. If your child is interested in the more natural and scientific aspect of the animals, then a toy that is not only fun to play with but teaches as well is the way to go.
Bath toys
Penguins love to swim, so penguin toys should follow suit. Waterproof toys that can withstand the bath and the swimming pool are great for playing with penguins in a pretend natural habitat. You can wind up some penguin bath toys and watch them “swim” through your tub or swimming pool, making bath time even more fun. Others simply float leisurely on the top of the water.
Lights and sounds
There are many penguin toys that light up, make sounds and play music for interactive fun. Some can double as nightlights, while others record your voice to give a special message to your little penguin enthusiast. If you are looking to stimulate the senses with a quality penguin toy, you can search for one that has these features.
How much you can expect to spend on a penguin toy
Penguin toys range from $5-$50 depending on the type of toy.
Penguin toy FAQ
Do any penguin toy purchases help penguin conservation efforts?
A. Yes. The World Wildlife Fund allows you to adopt an emperor penguin chick or adult when you purchase its plush version. Part of the proceeds from Steiff stuffed penguins is donated directly to National Geographic.
Are there toy versions of famous penguin characters?
A. Yes. You can find toys of Summer the penguin from “Muppet Babies,” the “Penguins of Madagascar” and Hugsy, Joey’s plush penguin pal from “Friends,” among others.
What’s the best penguin toy to buy?
Top penguin toy
National Geographic Penguin With Baby Plush Toy
What you need to know: This sweet adult and chick penguin plush toy shows the love between parent and child.
What you’ll love: This lifelike penguin toy has realistic details to show the colors of black and white adult and gray baby penguins. With a special tag that has facts about the animal, you can learn about penguins while you cuddle with this soft stuffed animal. Scan the QR code with any smart device to connect to a video of the penguin in its natural habitat.
What you should consider: Some people felt this penguin toy was a bit expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
Top penguin toy for the money
What you need to know: In this classic player game, all you have to do is tap the ice blocks one by one and watch them fall, but don’t break the ice completely.
What you’ll love: This game is perfect for penguin fans ages 3 and up. You can reset the blocks to continue playing until only one player is left.
What you should consider: Some people felt the quality of this game was not as good as that of previous versions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Fisher Price Linkimals Cool Beats Penguin
What you need to know: Perfect for infants and toddlers ages 9 months and up, this interactive, electronic penguin toy will have your baby dancing with its lights and sounds.
What you’ll love: This penguin has multicolor lights and engaging music that teaches babies and toddlers the alphabet, opposites, counting from one to 10 and shapes. The penguin’s fabric flippers have letters and shapes printed on them. When you press the buttons, the penguin flaps its flippers and moves from side to side with music and lights, encouraging babies to move to the beat. Collect more Linkimals animal friends to watch them interact by talking, lighting up and singing together.
What you should consider: The toy could break if your baby is too rough with it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE) (the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering website accessibility compliance to businesses of all sizes, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
AudioEye management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in number: 844-826-3033
International number: 412-317-5185
Access code: 10169405
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact MZ Group at 561-489-5315.
The conference call will also be webcast live and available for replay, which will be accessible via the investor relations section of the company's website. The audio recording will remain available via the investor relations section of the company's website for 90 days.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 23, 2022.
Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921
International replay number: 412-317-6671
Replay passcode: 10169405
About AudioEye
AudioEye is an industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance at scale. By combining easy-to-use technology and subject matter expertise, AudioEye helps companies and content creators solve every aspect of web accessibility--from finding and resolving issues to navigating legal compliance, to ongoing monitoring and upkeep. Trusted by the FCC, ADP, Samsung, Tommy Hilfiger and others, AudioEye delivers automated remediations and continuous monitoring for accessibility issues without making fundamental changes to website architecture, source code, or browser-based tools. Join us on our mission to eradicate barriers to digital access, visit www.audioeye.com.
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Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
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New member adds 90 advisors, 50 support staff to independent wealth management network
PHOENIX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group Inc., the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced the addition of Gallagher's Retirement Plan Consulting Practice, a 90+advisor team, to the Advisor Group network.
Gallagher joins Advisor Group through its affiliation with network partner Triad Advisors, a network of firms that also includes FSC Securities, Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial, Securities America and Woodbury Financial Services.
Gallagher's Retirement Plan Consulting capabilities are driven by the team's extensive experience, expertise, and credibility with defined benefit and defined contribution clients. A consulting model that combines small firm flexibility with the scalability and depth of a large organization made Gallagher and Triad like-minded and natural partners for delivering holistic financial wellbeing solutions to clients.
"Autonomy was a key factor in our decision to consolidate most of our major business lines, including the more than 2,000 retirement plans we oversee. A hybrid model -- with Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, as the RIA and Triad Advisors as the broker-dealer – provides flexibility to grow our financial planning practice," said John Jurik, Gallagher's National Practice Leader for Retirement Plan Consulting.
Jeff Leonard, Financial and Retirement Services Leader North America, added that "Gallagher chose Triad because of its experience, expertise and focus on partnership."
Michael Gatti, CFP®, Vice President of Business Development at Triad Advisors, said, "Gallagher leadership's decades of experience shepherding corporate clients, financial planning clients and potential merger partners to their goals brings incredible value to our network. We look forward to supporting their needs and those of their clients and building a long-term relationship with the entire team."
"We are thrilled that Gallagher's team recognized Triad's reputation as a leader and pioneer in the hybrid RIA model when they were considering the growing needs of their retirement business practice," said Jeff Rosenthal, President Triad Advisors. "We are honored to have them as part of the Advisor Group family."
Greg Cornick, President of Advice and Wealth Management at Advisor Group, said: "On behalf of the entire Advisor Group family of firms, we welcome the Gallagher team. We are thrilled they chose to build their hybrid RIA with an experienced and proven partner. We look forward to their continued success with Advisor Group."
About Gallagher
Gallagher's Retirement, Investment & Fiduciary Consulting Practices provide retirement, investment advice/consulting and decision-making to institutional investors, which include public and private sector employee benefit plans (including multi-employer plans), charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, labor organizations, state or municipal government entities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, private trusts, and corporations or business entities, high net worth and other individuals. Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, is a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm.
Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC ("GFA") is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that provides retirement, investment advisory, discretionary/named and independent fiduciary services. GFA is a limited liability company with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. as its single member. GFA may pay referral fees or other remuneration to employees of AJG or its affiliates or to independent contractors; such payments do not change our fee. Securities may be offered through Triad Advisors, LLC ("Triad"), member FINRA/SIPC. Triad is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Triad. Neither Triad, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., GFA, their affiliates nor representatives provide accounting, legal or tax advice.
About Triad Advisors
Triad Advisors is part of Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial professionals. Headquartered in Atlanta, Triad is a national broker-dealer as well as a multi-custodial registered investment adviser firm that was an early pioneer and continued leader in the hybrid registered investment adviser marketplace. The company has more than 600 financial providers on its platform and provides a comprehensive set of products, trading and technology systems, as well as customized wealth management strategies. For more information, please visit www.triad-advisors.com.
About Advisor Group, Inc.
Advisor Group, Inc. is the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, serving approximately 10,100 financial advisors and overseeing over $515 billion in client assets. The firm is mission-driven to support the strategic role that advisors can play in the lives of their clients. Cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship and independence, Advisor Group champions the enduring value of financial advisors and is committed to being in their corner every step of the way. For more information visit https://www.advisorgroup.com.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., Triad Advisors, LLC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Securities America, Inc., a broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Arbor Point Advisors, LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Triad Hybrid Solutions, LLC, registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser. Advisor Group, Inc. is an affiliate of these firms. 20 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 2000, Phoenix, AZ, 85012. 866.481.0379.
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Amber Alert issued for 2 children abducted in KCMO
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An Amber Alert has been issued from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department for two children that were abducted. The children are Marleah Oasley, a 7 year old, black female wearing an orange top with pink and blue shorts. The second child is Kesiah Oasley, who is wearing a pink and white and blue romper.
The suspect is believed to be Jordan Maurice Oasley. He is a black male, 27, around 5′5 and 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. The suspect’s vehicle is white Kia Optima with a license plate VF2E2B last seen West bound from the 1300 block of East 89th St. in Kansas Missouri.
If you have any tips on their locations call 911 immediately. You can also call the Kansas at 816 234 5111.
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Which gold shower curtain rod is best?
As an ornamental flourish that dates back millenniums, gold is a staple of interior design. The luxurious and refined metal is one of the most versatile accents you can find, capable of dressing up contemporary and vintage decors alike.
Prized for its clean and warm aesthetic, gold makes a great shower-curtain rod color. Which you choose comes down to the kind of bathtub or shower stall you have. For most bathtubs, the best gold shower curtain rod is the Moen Curved Shower Rod In Brushed Gold.
What to know before you buy a gold shower curtain rod
Fixed vs. adjustable
Shower curtain rods come in two size categories: fixed and adjustable. Fixed curtain rods have a set length. These fixtures are permanent, and their brackets make them the most sturdy.
Adjustable or telescoping curtain rods use two nesting tubes that slide in and out of one another so you can change the length. These are good for nonstandard bathtubs, but aren’t as sturdy as fixed rods.
Straight vs. curved
The majority of shower curtain rods are straight, designed to create an efficient waterproofing barrier from points A-B. But for those who need a little more elbow room, a curved rod has a convex shape that extends out into your bathroom. This opens up precious shower space while keeping the curtain inside the tub at the bottom to prevent spillage.
Bracket vs. tension
Shower-curtain rods can be secured by screws or tension. Bracketed rods affix to your bathroom walls with screws. These are your sturdiest option, but they’re permanent and could mean drilling through tile.
If you don’t want to damage your walls, tension rods provide an unobtrusive alternative. These have a spring between their telescoping tubes that creates pressure at either end of the rod so that it locks into place between two walls. If you hang too much weight on these, however, they can fall.
Curtain rods for freestanding tubs
Freestanding bathtubs can be tricky to hang curtains around. From claw foot to basin tubs, the solution to installing a curtain rod without walls is the ceiling fixture. These come in a few shapes, such as hoop, D-shaped, U-shaped and L-shaped. Which you choose depends on the type of tub you have and where it’s situated in your bathroom.
Styling gold curtain rods
Gold is an elegant accent. In modern decor, combining black and white with this finish is a classic aesthetic. Gold can also pair beautifully with cool colors such as cobalt and emerald. If working with opposites isn’t your thing, you can play up gold’s warmth by setting it against neutral backgrounds with hints of the red-yellow end of the spectrum in them, like the understated taupe and mauve or the sumptuous cream and beige.
What to look for in a quality gold shower curtain rod
Material
The gold tint of a curtain rod is actually a finish that’s applied to the underlying material. This is typically some kind of metal, such as iron, stainless steel, aluminum and brass. The finish waterproofs and rustproofs the rod.
While they’re more difficult to find with gold finishes, there are also wooden and plastic curtain rods. These are less sturdy and durable than metal, but provide a lightweight alternative well-suited to vinyl curtains or fragile walls.
Size
The standard fixed shower curtain rod is 41, 60 or 72 inches. Telescoping rods are an adjustable alternative sold in a length range. In either case, you want to measure your tub or shower stall to verify what length or length range you need. Keep in mind that with adjustable rods, the longer you extend them, the less sturdy they become.
Weight capacity
Metal most durable material you can get, but the weight your rod can hold also depends on the mounting style. Ceiling and wall brackets that screw in using anchors or studs are the strongest. These allow you to pull the curtain back and forth without worrying about pulling it down. You can also drape a wet towel over the top.
Tension rods are weaker, especially when you max out the length. You want to avoid draping heavy towels on these. And be careful with heavy curtain materials such as cotton.
How much you can expect to spend on a gold shower curtain rod
The cost of a gold shower-curtain rod depends on the shape and material. Expect to pay between $20-$70 for wall-mount rods, and $70-$150 for ceiling-mount rods.
Gold shower curtain rod FAQ
Will tension rods damage my walls?
A. Most tension rods have silicone or rubber padding at the ends that help prevent slippage. These also disperse the pressure of the spring-loaded tube so you don’t risk denting your drywall or marking up the tile.
Do curtain rods come with hooks?
A. Some do, but for the most part, you have to purchase hooks separately to hang your curtain. If you don’t want to worry about matching the material or the extra cost, opt for a large-grommet shower curtain. But hooks also offer a fun opportunity to add some decorative flair to your bathroom.
What’s the best gold shower curtain rod to buy?
Top gold shower curtain rod
Moen Curved Shower Rod In Brushed Gold
What you need to know: With its curved design, this adjustable curtain rod maximizes the space in your shower.
What you’ll love: Though it’s permanent, this curtain rod can be adjusted between 60-70 inches prior to installation. The brushed-gold finish adds a touch of texture to this warm accent and is applied over stainless steel. The rod comes with instructions and hardware for easy installation.
What you should consider: Hooks need to be purchased separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gold shower curtain rod for the money
Briofox Industrial Shower Curtain Rod Sunglow Gold
What you need to know: This gold tension rod classes up your decor on a budget and won’t damage your walls.
What you’ll love: With its nonslip rubber plates, this curtain eliminates the need to drill through tile. Its rustproof and waterproof coating is applied over an iron rod that can hold up to 30 pounds. This rod also has a large length range of 43-72 inches.
What you should consider: Because it is made from iron, this curtain rod is only rustproof as long as the coating is intact.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Utopia Alley Rustproof Aluminum Hoop Shower Rod In Gold
What you need to know: Made for freestanding tubs, this hoop curtain rod provides the full wraparound length for extra-wide curtains and freestanding tubs.
What you’ll love: This hoop uses a sturdy three-point mounting system so you don’t have to worry about everything crashing down. Made from lightweight aluminum, the metal is rustproof through and through. The hoop measures 58.3 inches around and has an adjustable ceiling height of 24-30 inches. This fixture comes with mounting hardware.
What you should consider: The hoop can’t be used for truly freestanding tubs positioned far away from a wall.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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County officials today will consider spending more than $425,000 for building automation system components at the Bell County Justice Center.
The system — which controls heating and air-conditioning units — is among the capital improvement projects planned this year in the county.
At its 9 a.m. meeting, the Commissioners Court will consider authorizing Judge David Blackburn to enter in a contract with Capstone Mechanical through the Buyboard purchasing cooperative for the furnishing and installation of controls and cooling tower valve replacement at the Justice Center, according to the agenda. The meeting will be at the Bell County Courthouse, 101 E. Central Ave. in Belton.
County officials said the contract came in under budget as the contract calls for a payment of $425,887.
The Justice Center, 1201 Huey Drive, includes court and jail facilities. A planned expansion of the jail, to include a large minimum-security facility, is underway.
An old HVAC system manages the jail. County officials have said the jail’s system will need to be replaced as well and will be its own budget item at a later date.
The Commissioners Court is also considering other purchases: $58,711 for 87 OptiPlex 3090 computers as part of its annual desktop refresh program, and $8,629.12 for subscription services for employee performance management software to be utilized by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department.
A public hearing will be held during the meeting to “discuss, consider and take action on the amount of the mandatory provider participation payments that the Bell County Commissioners Court intends to require of all local hospitals in fiscal year 2022 and how the revenue will derived from those payments is to be spent,” according to the agenda.
Commissioners also will review and possibly take action on the county burn ban, which was extended by the court last week to April 25.
Wildfires that started on Fort Hood spread to other areas of Bell and Coryell counties, but after intensive firefighting efforts last week, those fires mostly are contained now, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and Fort Hood officials. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_0a1c59b2-b3cc-11ec-a647-6f2ee583b024.html | 2022-04-04T05:02:05Z |
Strategic hires position telehealth company for growth.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Recovery Specialists (advancedrecover.com), a telehealth leader in patient-first, non-narcotic, multimodal care, announced today the expansion of its leadership team. Between October 2021 and July 2022 the company has hired seven key professionals to join the organization, positioning the Edina, Minn.-based company to expand its reach and continue to achieve rapid growth.
Joyce David joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as an area vice president on June 27, 2022. David was previously a regional sales director for Advanced Rx Management. In her new role she will lead the sales team in the Midwest which will play a vital role in accelerating the company's success through increased business and revenue generation. Previously, she owned and operated her own imaging centers throughout the Midwest and has served as a business development director for a 100-plus physician Orthopedic practice. She has a track record for growing markets month-over-month by double-digit percentages. David also serves as advisory board member for the Elgin Community College Radiology Program; board member for A Salute to Our Heroes; committee chair and director for Go Red for Women, Kane County; court advocate for Domestic Violence Organizations, Northern Illinois; and is a member of the Kane County Medical Manager Association and the McHenry County Medical Manager Association.
Dr. Kevin Parker, DC joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a regional sales manager on July 25, 2022. Based in Dallas, Parker will be responsible for business development in the region. He has been in the healthcare field as a clinical provider, distributor, entrepreneur, consultant, and sales executive for more than 17 years. He has extensive experience in spine, Orthotics, Orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, and rehabilitation. Parker is a strong advocate for non-opiate, non-narcotic alternatives for those suffering from chronic pain and has been involved in new product development, patient study groups, and medical device equipment launches in the United States. He has strong relationships in the healthcare industry and experience recruiting high-level distributors and associates as a sales executive. He previously held positions with Precision Medical Products and Ottobock.
TJ Brickey joined Advanced Recovery Specialists as a brand ambassador on July 1, 2022. Brickey is based in Detroit and most recently served as senior business development manager for Detroit Medical Devices. In his role, he will be responsible for growing the company's brand through new and expanded relationships with distributors and other key partners across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience, Brickey has built a vast network in the medical industry. In previous roles, he worked with Detroit Medical Center, Zynex, CarboFix Orthopedics, Skeletal Dynamics, and Exactech.
David Zaugg joined the Advanced Recovery Specialists team as senior director of operations on July 25, 2022. His responsibilities include managing supply chain logistics, data warehousing, NetSuite support, billing operations, continuum of care customer service, and sales support. He has more than 12 years of experience in supply chain and operations and a proven history of managing technology initiatives and team development. Zaug most recently served in procurement management for an oil and gas industry firm, managing a budget of more than $180 million. He previously served as vice president of operations for Precision Medical Products.
Bruce Capagli was hired as chief operating officer, joining the Advanced Recovery team on April 1, 2022. Capagli has more than 20 years of experience in the industry including roles as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He recently led the implementation of NetSuite for Precision Medical Products and will be leading implementation of both NetSuite and data warehousing for Advanced Recovery Specialists. Capagli was featured in Forbes for his role in the implementation of NetSuite and use of data analytics at Precision Medical Products. He is a NetSuite by Oracle Reference Partner and User Advisory Board (UAB) member. He is also co-founder and serves as a board member for Secyre Inc, Which Spot Inc, and Supply Cloud LLC.
Christopher Borsa joined Advanced Recovery in November 2021 as vice president of sales. Located in Las Vegas and with more than 30 years of industry experience, Borsa will focus on sales and business development. As a C-level executive and entrepreneur, Mr. Borsa has been associated with identifying groundbreaking technologies and leading them to market. He has held senior executive positions in major healthcare organizations with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and operations. Borsa's expertise consists of building, recruiting, and leading high-performing sales teams at Kyphon, Medtronic-Spine, ATEC Spine, and Pacira Bioscience. He previously served as the founder and CEO of PracticeDx™, a physician practice business management platform focused on tracking and measuring ROI for surgical procedures, insurance payors, and referral performance. PracticeDx was acquired by Larson Financial in 2017.
Dominic D'Arpino was hired in October of 2021 as an area vice president, based in the Advanced Recovery Specialists Arizona office. He has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device industry with the majority of that time in the Orthopedic space. In his role, D'Arpino will identify, recruit and develop the Advanced Recovery Specialists sales team and contribute to shaping the future of the organization. D'Arpino has a breadth of experience that includes business ownership and roles within distributor, manufacturer, and importer fields. Most recently he served as the senior sales director for the Western United States for Handicare USA.
Advanced Recovery Specialists Chief Executive Officer Nick Schwarzrock said, "We are delighted that these seven world-class professionals have joined our team. Our business is on an exciting growth trajectory and each of these individuals will play a pivotal role in our long-term growth and success. Not only are they leaders in their particular professional fields, they also have the intangibles and track records that make them excellent team players. This will provide significant synergies for our leadership as we look to the future."
Advanced Recovery President Doug Jones added, "We are building momentum and writing new chapters in the telehealth industry saga. We have worked extremely hard to identify and recruit 'A' players to our leadership team with the understanding that people are our most important asset. I'm genuinely enthused by what all of our new colleagues are bringing to the table."
Advanced Recovery Specialists, a leader in the telehealth industry, has developed a multi-modal approach to recovery offering non-narcotic solutions utilizing remote patient monitoring to bridge gaps in the continuum of care. The company provides physicians with the technology to adjust their patients' recovery plan in a patient-first telehealth platform.
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MADISON, Wis., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leader in advanced cancer diagnostics, today announced that company management will participate in the following conference and invited investors to participate by webcast.
- BofA Securities Healthcare Conference, Las Vegas
Fireside Chat on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET
The webcast can be accessed in the investor relations section of Exact Sciences' website at www.exactsciences.com.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences relentlessly pursues smarter solutions providing the clarity to take life-changing action, earlier. Building on the success of Cologuard and Oncotype tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its product pipeline to support patients before and throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Exact Sciences unites visionary collaborators to help advance the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.exactsciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.
Contact:
Megan Jones
Exact Sciences Corp.
meganjones@exactsciences.com
608-535-8815
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EV Driven program provides customer incentives that support the state's electric vehicle expansion goals
MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has launched EV Driven, a new four-year program that provides incentives for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The program, recently approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), will benefit the state's environment by reducing auto emissions.
"New Jersey is a national leader in clean energy and electric vehicle adoption, and the EV Driven program helps our customers build the charging backbone necessary to reach our state's goal of registering 330,000 electric vehicles by 2025," said James Fakult, president of JCP&L. "We're excited to support New Jersey's efforts to expand the charging station network as we continue providing safe, reliable and affordable service to our customers."
The $39.8 million program has three components:
- Residential charging - provides up to $1,500 in incentives for customer electrical upgrades necessary for the installation of up to 2,000 qualified Level Two electric vehicle chargers in JCP&L's service area. Qualified residential customers may also be eligible for up to $5,500 in utility upgrades, such as new poles, transformers and service wires, required to support the chargers. Additionally, bill credit incentives may be available to encourage off-peak-hours charging.
- Mixed-use commercial and multifamily property charging – the mixed-use commercial program provides up to $6,700 per qualified Level Two charger for up to 500 public-access ports, and up to $5,000 per port for a maximum of 100 ports dedicated to workplace use across JCP&L's service territory. Multifamily property owners also can qualify for off-peak charging credits as well as incentives of up to $8,375 per qualified Level Two charger for up to 150 ports in state-designated overburdened communities within JCP&L's service territory, and up to $6,700 per smart charging port for up to 150 ports in non-overburdened communities in JCP&L's service territory. The mixed-use commercial and multifamily property component also covers the costs of utility upgrades at qualifying locations.
- Public-access DC Fast charging - provides incentives of up to $25,000 per DC fast charger port for up to 248 charging locations accessible to the public across JCP&L's service territory. Additionally, JCP&L will install new underground cabling, transformers, metering connections and poles for up to 124 public DC Fast charging locations at a cost of up to $50,500 per location. To help manage the increased electrical costs of DC fast charging, demand charge discounts are also available.
Customers can find more information on the program and apply for incentives at www.jcp-l.com/evdriven.
Electric vehicles offer a clean, efficient alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, averaging as low as one-third the cost-per-mile of gasoline. Depending on the battery capacity, EV driving range can vary from about 80 miles up to 280 miles. New Jersey's Energy Master Plan calls for an increase in electric vehicle adoption to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, accounting for 46% of the state's net emissions.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on Twitter @JCP_L, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JCPandL or online at www.jcp-l.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp or online at www.firstenergycorp.com.
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Eta Aquarids to peak Friday with up to 30 meteors visible per hour
(Gray News) – The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak this week, with at least 30 meteors visible during the peak of the meteor shower in some locations, according to NASA.
The meteors will be traveling fast in the Earth’s atmosphere at about 148,000 miles per hour, the agency says.
The fast meteors leave glowing “trains,” which are incandescent bits of debris that appear in the wake of the meteor.
People in both Northern and Southern hemispheres will be able to view the meteor showers during their peak in the hours before dawn.
The Southern hemisphere is better for viewing the showers, NASA says. The Northern hemisphere only has an hourly rate of about 10 meteors. The southern half of the U.S. may be able to see 10 to 20 meteors per hours under a dark sky with no moon and when the radiant is high in the sky, according to Earthsky.org.
The constellation of Aquarius, which is home to the radiant of the Eta Aquarids, is higher up in the sky in the Southern hemisphere than it is in the Northern hemisphere.
Although the shower peaks Friday, it will be viewable until around May 28.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — What do you like about corn? It’s corn! A big lump with knobs, it has the juice, and now it’s also a traffic hazard?
Monday was quite the day for traffic in North Texas as the city of Richardson and the Texas Department of Transportation dealing with a very unique issue. Corn.
“RICHARDSON – It’s corn! Along w/other canned vegetables getting cleaned up right now on US 75 near Arapaho Rd. following a truck crash. NB & SB HOV lanes closed & other lanes narrowed as crews clear the lumps, knobs & cargo. Plan ahead for delays on way home. #corn#DFWTraffic,” TxDOT Dallas tweeted.
TxDOT decided to keep it corny while still letting the public know exactly what all the backup was about, “RICHARDSON – It’s #corn!But you won’t like the traffic tie-ups it’s causing on US 75 at Arapaho Rd. this rush hour. NB & SB HOV lanes closed & SB US-75 also narrowed to clear cans of corn & other veggies f/earlier truck crash. Plan ahead for delays on drive home. #DFWTraffic.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/internets-favorite-vegetable-causes-traffic-backup-in-north-texas-monday/ | 2022-09-13T20:23:50Z |
Lily Peters strangled, suffered blunt force trauma, autopsy shows
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) - Preliminary autopsy results showed the death of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl was a homicide, WEAU reported.
WARNING: Details in the story may be disturbing.
Chippewa County Coroner Ron Patten said, according to the preliminary results of the autopsy conducted by the Ramsey County (Minn.) Medical Examiner’s Office, Iliana “Lily” Peters suffered strangulation and blunt force trauma.
A 14-year-old boy is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault resulting in great bodily harm and first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 resulting in great bodily harm. He is being held on $1 million cash bond at the Eau Claire Juvenile Detention Center ahead of his next court appearance May 5.
Chippewa County District Attorney Wade Newell said in court Wednesday that the 14-year-old told investigators he intended to rape and kill Peters when they left a house in Chippewa Falls together. Newell said the suspect told investigators he hit Peters in the stomach and with a stick before strangling her to death and then sexually assaulting her.
Two of the three charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The 14-year-old is being tried in adult court.
Lily’s body was found near the Duncan Creek Trail in Chippewa Falls on Monday morning after being reported missing Sunday evening.
Her body is being kept in Minnesota for an undetermined amount of time. The final autopsy results could take four to six weeks as medical examiners wait for toxicology reports.
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi will have surgery this week after breaking a bone in his right wrist, but the AL East leaders hope he can play again this season.
“I think the possibility of him returning is still in play,” manager Aaron Boone said after Monday’s 5-2 win over Minnesota.
The surgery is set for Tuesday.
Benintendi broke the hook hamate bone while taking a swing Friday night at Tampa Bay and was put on the 10-day injured list the next day.
An All-Star this season with Kansas City, the 28-year-old Benintendi was traded to the Yankees in late July. After a slow start with his new team, he recently began to produce more.
Benintendi is batting a combined .304 with 51 RBIs. He is hitting .254 with 12 RBIs in 33 games for the Yankees.
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The Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL reveals key star-studded partnerships, fan-engaging promotions, and charitable giving initiatives
DETROIT, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, is pulling out all the stops by partnering with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford, launching season-long pregame promotions, and focusing on giving back to underserved communities. Earlier this summer, the third-largest pizza chain in the world announced a multi-year partnership with the NFL.
"We are really excited to work with Matthew Stafford for our debut as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL," said Greg Hamilton, senior vice president of marketing at Little Caesars. "As a leader in the pizza business, it made perfect sense for Little Caesars to partner with a leader on the field - the most recent Super Bowl champion quarterback. His relentless commitment to winning mirrors our relentless commitment to value, convenience, and quality."
The first television spot will feature Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in a training camp setting with Little Caesars employees and football fans, all training for this season's most important play – securing Little Caesars pizza. The advertisement was created in partnership with creative agency McKinney.
"Working with Little Caesars has been a great experience," said Stafford. "I've had a lot of fun getting a sneak peek at some of the amazing things they have planned as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, including this first commercial. I'm excited to continue my work with this brand and to enjoy their delicious pizza while doing so."
Little Caesars is also launching a brand-new promotion as part of the partnership. The Pizza!Pizza!® Pregame will entice NFL fans to enjoy a pizza while watching their team without missing any game-time action. When fans order their favorite Little Caesars items before any NFL game begins this season, they will be entered for a chance to win a variety of football-related prizes and pizza-related perks, including tickets to Super Bowl LVII*. The Pizza!Pizza! Pregame promotion begins on the first NFL regular season game day on September 8, with more details to be announced through Little Caesars social media channels and on LittleCaesars.com.
Both Little Caesars and the NFL have a long history of giving back to the community and this new partnership includes a robust charitable giving component. The Little Caesars® Love Kitchen®, a restaurant on wheels, will visit key NFL event cities throughout the year, working in tandem with the league to give back by serving pizza to communities in need. In addition, the two organizations will make significant monetary donations in these cities to help provide ongoing support. Food insecurity is a component of the NFL's focus on economic advancement as part of the Inspire Change program.
The first serving will take place on Wednesday, September 7 in Los Angeles during the Rams' Kickoff week activities celebrating their Super Bowl win and the start of the 2022 season. Partnering with the Rams and the Thinkwatts Foundation, an organization with a focus on community programming and grassroots activations, pizza will be served to approximately 500 people at Ted Watkins Park. In addition, a $125,000 check will be presented to the Thinkwatts Foundation. The Little Caesars Love Kitchen has served nearly 4 million people in the 48 contiguous states and four Canadian provinces.
"One of our core values is giving back to the communities in which we do business," said David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars. "Food insecurity impacts so many people in the United States, and the Love Kitchen helps to provide meals to those in need. We are proud to work together with the National Football League to build on our legacy of community service."
Several future Love Kitchen servings will take place in key NFL event cities.
Little Caesars revolutionized the pizza industry with HOT-N-READY® pizzas for convenient pickup and launched its first Super Bowl ad in 2020. The brand launched a new digital ordering platform and delivery services in 2020 to make pizza nights even more accessible and convenient for families. Little Caesars is a perfect match for the more than 100 million NFL fans who regularly watch football games and want their game-time meals quickly and easily - whether they choose delivery, the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, or carryout.
*Promotion Details: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 18 years of age and older. Void where prohibited. Promotion begins 9/8/22 at 7:00 PM ET and ends 1/8/23 at 8:29 PM ET. Entry only open during entry windows specified in the Official Rules. Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, will be available at littlecaesars.com/nfl starting on September 8, 2022. Sponsor: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., 2125 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. The NFL Entities have not offered or sponsored this Promotion in any way.
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant. Today, Little Caesars is the third largest pizza chain in the world, with stores in each of the 50 U.S. states and 27 countries and territories.
Known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza and famed Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. Little Caesars is known for product offerings and promotions such as the Pretzel Crust pizza, Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza, and the Crazy Calzony®. Additionally, the chain now offers 33 percent more pepperoni on its Classic pizza.
An exceptionally high growth company with more than 60 years of experience in the $145 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars is continually looking for franchisee candidates to join our team in markets around the world. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and appealing characters in the country, Little Caesar.
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HOUSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK), a leader in technology-driven specialty green chemistry solutions, today announced that it has closed its transactions under the previously-announced agreement with ProFrac Holdings, LLC ("ProFrac") to expand the existing long-term supply agreement with one of ProFrac's affiliates, as approved by the Company's shareholders on May 9, 2022. As part of the transactions, the existing long-term supply agreement was amended to extend the term to ten years and to increase the minimum baseline of chemical products to the greater of 70% of ProFrac's requirements or the chemicals required for 30 hydraulic fracturing fleets.
About Flotek Industries, Inc.
Flotek Industries, Inc. creates solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets improve their Environmental, Social, and Governance performance. Flotek's Chemistry Technologies segment develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, delivers, and markets high-quality cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing products for commercial, governmental and personal consumer use. Additionally, Flotek empowers the energy industry to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon streams and improve return on invested capital through its real-time data platforms and green chemistry technologies. Flotek serves downstream, midstream, and upstream customers, both domestic and international. Flotek is a publicly traded company headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) will host an investor conference from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 14 in New York City. Members of NextEra Energy's and NextEra Energy Partners' senior executive management team plan to discuss, among other topics, earnings expectations for NextEra Energy and distribution expectations for NextEra Energy Partners. Beginning at 8 a.m. ET, investors and other interested parties will be able to access the presentation materials at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors or www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com. A live audio webcast will be available on the previously named sites beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available for 30 days by accessing the same links as listed above.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to more than 5.7 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.GulfPower.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Partners owns interests in geographically diverse wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas and Pennsylvania. For more information about NextEra Energy Partners, please visit: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mounting opposition to the proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes has broad support, and Menthol Is Not a Crime is highlighting discrimination and other reasons why leaders have voiced their concern prior to the end of the FDA comment period on August 2.
Since 85% of menthol smokers are Black, many in the community oppose the ban– not because they encourage smoking, but because of the unintended consequences of making anything illegal that a preponderance of a historically discriminated against group uses without criminal justice reform.
"When you ban a product sold mostly in black communities… but do not have the same ban in other communities, you must consider… the reality of what will happen to that very same overrepresented community in the criminal justice system," wrote the family members of police brutality victims and The Mothers of the Movement Members, Gwen Carr (mother of Eric Garner), Sybrina Fulton (mother of Trayvon Martin) and Philonise Floyd (brother of George Floyd).
Others, like Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) believe that the ban will likely, "...exacerbate existing, simmering issues around Stop and Frisk, racial profiling, discrimination, and policing."
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), "... any prohibition on menthol and flavored tobacco products promises continued over-criminalization and mass incarceration of people of color. A ban on menthol and flavored tobacco products could reintroduce many of the harms imposed by the failed war on drugs as lawmakers work to legalize cannabis and take a public health approach to opioids."
The economic implications of such a ban will also disproportionately hurt Black farmers and jobs.
John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association said, "This menthol ban will most certainly ensure there will not be a seventh generation of Black farmers in their families. Even worse, the Biden menthol ban will make my family's longest enduring tradition a gateway for our future incarceration. The Biden menthol ban will kill Black farming in America."
Thomas Briant, Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets points out the ban will lead to, "significant revenue declines and lost jobs."
We must tell the FDA to continue with education, treatment and counseling to stop smoking, not criminalization. Visit www.mentholisnotacrime.com to comment on the FDA website by August 2.
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BEIJING, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Lee, the new leader of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), started his new day by launching his Weibo account on Friday, which marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.
"Sunrise, the beginning of a fresh day, makes people feel full of vigor," Lee wrote in his first posting, adding that he will share his work and life under his new mission on the Chinese twitter-like social media platform.
"Let's join hands and write a new chapter for Hong Kong," he wrote.
Lee was just sworn in as the sixth-term chief executive of the HKSAR. Chinese President Xi Jinping administered oath of office to the new leader at the inaugural ceremony held on Friday morning.
Patriots administering Hong Kong
The 64-year-old former security chief was elected as the new HKSAR chief executive under the newly improved electoral system with the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."
Lee oversaw the introduction of the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR in June 2020, which came after the global financial hub was gripped by prolonged social disturbances in 2019, with violent activities seen ranging from hurling petrol bombs to attacking police and trashing shops.
Thanks to the enforcement of the law, Hong Kong residents have been freed from the fear of violence and regained their peaceful life, and the city has restored order and economic vitality.
Noting such progress in his speech on Friday, President Xi emphasized again the implementation of the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."
To keep the power to administer the HKSAR firmly in the hands of patriots is essential for safeguarding the long-term stability and security of the city, he said, adding "at no time should this principle be allowed to be compromised."
Ever since its return to the motherland, Hong Kong has enjoyed true democracy, with the overall jurisdiction by the central authorities and a high degree of autonomy in the SAR, he said.
The democratic system of the HKSAR, which conforms to the "One Country, Two Systems" policy and Hong Kong's constitutional status, is conducive to safeguarding the democratic rights of Hong Kong residents and maintaining prosperity and stability in the city, he noted.
Irreplaceable contributions to China's economic miracle
The Chinese President also hailed the irreplaceable contributions made by Hong Kong to the miracle of China's long-term, steady and rapid economic development since its return in 1997.
Hong Kong has been a trend-setter in China's reform and opening up, and acted as an important bridge and window connecting the Chinese mainland with other parts of the world, he said.
It has actively integrated into the country's overall development and aligned with the national development strategies, and continued to maintain the strengths of being highly free and open and compatible with international rules, he said.
The region has also weathered all kinds of challenges and forged forward steadily, he said, adding that none of the challenges, be it the international financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic, has stopped Hong Kong's steps forward.
Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong has enjoyed robust economic growth and maintained its solid status as a global financial, shipping and trade center. It has witnessed a rapidly-growing innovative technology sector and created a world-class business environment.
Moreover, Hong Kong's pre-existing laws have been preserved and developed, with across-the-board progress seen in various aspects of the society. The vitality of the cosmopolitan city has amazed the world.
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Infor recognized for completeness of vision and ability to execute
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Infor as a Leader, for the fourth consecutive time, in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Infor was positioned in the Leaders quadrant for its ability to execute and its completeness of vision.
Download a complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems.
"Despite being a very mature market, recent disruptions have spurred innovation, and while very challenging for some vendors and regions, the overall market is forecast to grow to over $4 billion by 2026 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 13%," Gartner states in the report. "WMS offerings continue to differ in areas such as usability, adaptability, decision support, scalability both up and down market, use of emerging technologies and life cycle costs. Furthermore, customers increasingly favor suites that can support end-to-end supply chain and logistics process orchestration. Gartner refers to these areas as supply chain (SC) convergence and supply chain execution convergence (related to convergence of operational activities)."
Vishal Minocha, Infor vice president of product management, said, "Market dynamics, evolving product portfolios, growing complexity and a changing labor force are challenging companies to leverage automation and better utilize assets to fuel profitable growth. We believe Infor's being named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, for the fourth consecutive time, recognizes our ability to enable agile fulfillment through Infor WMS.
Infor WMS combines advanced warehousing capabilities with highly configurable rules, built-in labor, task, and inventory management, as well as 3D visualization, in a single intuitive solution. This unified approach helps businesses holistically assess requirements, incorporate value-added services, prioritize tasks, and eliminate bottlenecks. In this way, Infor enables consistent order fulfillment, while improving throughput and costs."
Infor WMS aims to combine agility with the power of the cloud to help organizations onboard new warehouses and customers quickly. This agile, cloud-based system is designed to enable organizations to enrich service levels and increase product velocity. Designed with configurability and intuitive use, Infor WMS is ready to power next-generation, technology-enhanced, global warehousing operations.
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Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary Hall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civil rights leader and trailblazing educator Mary McLeod Bethune on Wednesday became the first Black person elevated by a state for recognition in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall
Florida commissioned the project after a grassroots campaign succeeded last year in removing a statue of Edmund Kirby Smith, among the last Confederate generals to surrender after the Civil War. Bethune joins John Gorrie, a pioneer in air conditioning and refrigeration, in representing Florida.
Bethune was born in South Carolina in 1875, seven years after the ratification of the 14th Amendment, with its guarantee of equal protection under the law for all in the United States. She died in 1955, having helped to lay the groundwork for the civil rights movement.
“To have her statue here is quite phenomenal, absolutely, as a reminder of what our democracy is about,” said granddaughter Evelyn Bethune.
Mary McLeod Bethune is perhaps most remembered for founding the school now known as Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, which she started as a girls school in 1904. She also was one of the founders of the United Negro College Fund, which became a financial backbone for predominantly Black higher institutions nationwide.
After forming a strong friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, Bethune became director of the Negro Affairs Division for the National Youth Administration, a New Deal-era program.
Bethune led the “Black Cabinet” of President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the highest-ranking Black government official, pushing him to diversify the defense industry and later helping draft President Harry Truman’s executive order desegregating the armed forces, said Ashley Robertson Preston at Howard University, a Bethune biographer.
“She was the Oprah of her time. She was the Booker T. Washington of her time. She was the Martin Luther King of her time,” Preston said.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. hosted the unveiling of her statue, joined by members of Florida’s congressional delegation.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said that “in the face of the ignorance, the cruelty and the prejudice of others, she refused to surrender to bitterness, cynicism, or despair.”
To Democratic Rep. Val Demings, who is running against Rubio this year, Bethune “made what seemed impossible, possible.”
The white marble statue shows Bethune in academic robes, holding a black rose. She endearingly called her students “black roses,” Preston said, after visiting a garden in Europe where she saw black roses growing among the yellows and reds.
Books stacked at the statue’s feet are inscribed with some of the core values from her last will and testament: love, hope, faith, racial dignity, a thirst for education, courage and peace.
The statue of Kirby Smith — who fled to Mexico fearing treason charges after surrendering in Galveston, Texas, on May 26, 1865 — was installed in the Capitol in 1922, during a decade when Black people in Florida were being lynched for trying to vote and white mobs burned down entire towns.
The Southern Poverty Law Center said in a statement that “there is still work to do” in removing statues that honor “men who voluntarily fought on behalf of the Confederacy.” The group urged replacing them in Statuary Hall with those who represent “their state’s values of diversity, equality and justice.”
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Warren, who reported from Atlanta, is a member of AP’s Race and Ethnicity team. Associated Press video journalist Rick Gentilo contributed to this report.
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