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MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureMed Group, Inc., a privately held medical device innovator in access management for arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts and vessel preparation for interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) announced data presented at the Vascular Access Societies of the Americas (VASA) June 9-11, Charleston, South Carolina.
Study Details and Findings
FLEX Vessel PrepTM System AV Registry Clinical Study
Single-arm, prospective study in 8 US centers
Conducted with 114 real world patients
"AV Access failure is a significant issue for patients that interrupts lifesaving hemodialysis treatments, so physicians are always searching for new options to extend time between interventions", said John Aruny, MD, Primary Investigator, Dialysis Access Institute, Orangeburg, SC. "The FLEX AV Registry 6-month outcomes demonstrate sustained patency across most patients and really impressive results in the Cephalic Arch and AV Grafts over treating with PTA alone."
6 Month Functional Patency Results with FLEX Vessel Prep: Freedom from target lesion revascularization (FFTLR)
- 71% patency for all AV Fistula (AVF) patients – 219 days FFTLR, compared with historical data ranging from 21.3 to 55%1.
- 69% patency for Cephalic arch lesions – 211 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 8-52%1.
- 47% patency for all AV Graft (AVG) patients – 174 days FFTLR, compared with historical data of 6-34%1.
The FLEX Vessel Prep procedure demonstrated excellent safety in the AV Registry with no serious adverse events reported.
This AV Registry also set a new standard for patient diversity and inclusivity as more than 65% (75/114) of the patients enrolled were African American patients. The 6-month safety and patency results for African American patients treated with FLEX Vessel Prep were equal to or better than the total patient pool for all recorded measurements.
"This real-world data continues to build strong evidence that the FLEX Vessel Prep System is a safe and very effective vessel preparation tool in AV Access over PTA alone," said Denis Harrington, chief executive officer and president of VentureMed. "This real world, all-comers registry featured an extremely challenging cohort of AV access patients. The FLEX AV procedure extended time between interventions for these highly compromised patients undergoing life saving hemodialysis therapy. VentureMed is committed to creating technologies that help extend time and reduce complications for end state kidney disease patients and generating clinical evidence to demonstrate these improvements."
The VentureMed Group, Inc. develops and markets innovative endovascular medical devices to solve unmet medical needs in the treatment of stenoses of AV fistulas and grafts and PAD. The FLEX VP System is a unique, non-balloon-based approach to optimizing revascularization by creating long controlled-depth micro-incisions that release circumferential tension to improve vessel compliance and enable luminal gain with less vessel trauma that may cause restenosis. FLEX was designed to provide controlled and predictable pre-treatment to optimize outcomes in complex stenoses & lesions of any length or vessel morphology. The FLEX VP System received CE Mark and 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration.
For more information, visit www.VentureMedgroup.com.
1Historical comparative data on file
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SALEM, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (NASDAQ: WVVI) (the "Company"), a leading Oregon producer of Pinot Noir, generated a loss per common share after preferred dividends of $0.04 and a profit per common share after preferred dividends of $0.14 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $0.18, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 over the prior year period.
Sales revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $8,700,861 and $8,949,951, respectively, a decrease of $249,090, or 2.8%, in the current year three-month period over the same prior year period. This decrease was caused by a decrease in sales through distributors of $929,661 being partially offset by an increase in direct sales of $680,571 in the current year three-month period over the same prior year period. The decrease in revenue from sales through distributors was primarily attributed to later availability of new vintage wines compared to the prior year period. The increase in direct sales to consumers was primarily the result of retail sales increases in tasting room revenue.
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $4,827,257 and $5,139,723, respectively, a decrease of $312,466, or 6.1%, in the current year three-month period over the same prior year period.
Selling, general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $4,382,814 and $3,602,129 respectively, an increase of $780,685, or 21.7%, in the current year three-month period over the same prior year period.
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $257,401 and $1,077,551, respectively, a decrease of $820,150, or 76.1%, in the current year three-month period over the same prior year period.
Jim Bernau, Founder and CEO of the winery said "Inventory delays at the start of the year have negatively impacted our sales through distributors in the first six months of the year. We have also incurred additional planned expenses in the first half of the year in connection with our planned opening of three new locations later this year. While we expect higher supply costs and labor shortages to reduce margins and earnings in the near term, our growth initiatives are designed to produce greater profitability in the long term."
For a complete discussion of the Company's financial condition and operating results for the first quarter, see our Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR.
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. is headquartered at its Estate Vineyard near Salem, Oregon. The Company's common stock is traded on NASDAQ (WVVI).
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business, and beliefs and assumptions made by management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "should," or "will" or the negative thereof and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to: availability of financing for growth, availability of adequate supply of high quality grapes, successful performance of internal operations, impact of competition, changes in wine broker or distributor relations or performance, impact of possible adverse weather conditions, impact of reduction in grape quality or supply due to disease or smoke from forest fires, changes in consumer spending, the reduction in consumer demand for premium wines, the impact of supply chain and transportation disruptions, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the policies of United States federal, state and local governments in response to such pandemic. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic economic conditions. Many of these risks as well as other risks that may have a material adverse impact on our operations and business, are identified in Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as in the Company's other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports.
The following is the Company's Statement of Income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021:
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- Highest quarter of YUPELRI® (revefenacin) net sales and profitability to date1: $17.2M Q2 2022 sales up 17% from Q2 2021 (implied 35% share)
- Ampreloxetine discussions with FDA create a path to NDA filing with one additional Phase 3 clinical study in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) patients with symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH)
- Closed transaction to sell TRELEGY ELLIPTA royalty interests to Royalty Pharma for approximately $1.1 billion in upfront cash with over $1.5 billion in total potential value
- Launched tender offer for outstanding 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes
DUBLIN, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theravance Biopharma, Inc. ("Theravance Biopharma" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBPH) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
"The Company has continued to execute on its strategy and, since the first quarter, we have accomplished several transformative goals. YUPELRI delivered its strongest quarter of sales to date. Our ampreloxetine discussions with FDA create a path to an NDA filing in MSA patients with symptomatic nOH. The closing of the sale of our TRELEGY ELLIPTA royalty interests to Royalty Pharma for over $1.5 billion in potential total value enables an elimination of our debt and sets up a planned return of capital to shareholders," said Rick E Winningham, Chief Executive Officer. "With an attractive pro forma financial profile and near-term value drivers, we believe we are well positioned to deliver medicines that make a difference and ongoing shareholder value."
Quarterly Highlights
- YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution, the first and only once-daily, nebulized bronchodilator approved in the US for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with net sales increasing by 17% year-over-year (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) – its strongest quarter to date, and increased its share of the long-acting nebulized COPD market, increasing to 25.3% through April 2022, up from 24.1% in Q1 2022.
- Ampreloxetine, an investigational, Theravance Biopharma-discovered, potent, long-acting, once-daily norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in development for the treatment of symptomatic nOH in patients with MSA. Phase 3 results (Study 0170) showed a benefit to MSA patients in the study that was observed in multiple endpoints including Orthostatic Hypotension Symptom Assessment (OHSA) composite, Orthostatic Hypotension Daily Activities Scale (OHDAS) composite, Orthostatic Hypotension Questionnaire (OHQ) composite and OHSA #1. (Read more about the data here). The Company held a Type C meeting with the FDA in June 2022 and agreed on a path to NDA filing with one new Phase 3 clinical study in MSA patients with symptomatic nOH. The Company plans to start the new Phase 3 study in early 2023, with a primary endpoint of Change in OHSA Composite Score. The Company reiterates it expects the $25 million investment from Royalty Pharma to fund the majority of the Phase 3 costs as a result of study size as well as insights and learnings from earlier studies.
- TRELEGY ELLIPTA (once-daily, single inhaler triple therapy for COPD and asthma)
Sale of TRELEGY ELLIPTA Royalty Interest
On July 20, 2022, Theravance Biopharma closed the sale of its units in Theravance Respiratory Company, LLC representing its 85% economic interest in the sales-based royalty rights on worldwide net sales of GSK's TRELEGY ELLIPTA ("TRELEGY") to Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ: RPRX) for over $1.5 billion in potential total value (the "TRELEGY Royalty Transaction"). The Trelegy Royalty Transaction is intended to provide near-, mid- and long-term value to the Company with an upfront cash payment of approximately $1.1 billion, up to $250 million in additional milestone payments contingent on the achievement of certain TRELEGY net sales thresholds between 2023 and 2026 and outer year royalties to the Company providing an opportunity to receive an estimated NPV of $200 million. (View the closing 8-K here. For deal specifics, view the press release here and accompanying presentation and appendix here).
Global Net Sales and Milestones
GSK posted second quarter 2022 global net sales of $591 million (up from $405 million, or 46%, from second quarter of 2021). Theravance Biopharma is entitled to a milestone payment from RPI of $50 million if TRELEGY global net sales are equal to or exceed $2.863 billion2 in 2023. - Tender Offer Convertible Senior Notes On July 26, 2022, Theravance Biopharma announced a Tender Offer for its outstanding 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. As of July 20, 2022, there were $230 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes outstanding.
Second Quarter Financial Results
- Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $11.1 million, primarily comprised of $10.9 million in Viatris collaboration revenue. Total revenue for the second quarter represents a $1.9 million decrease over the same period in 2021 primarily driven by the completion of the recognition of non-cash Janssen collaboration revenue in 2021, resulting from the planned close-out of the izencitinib program.
- YUPELRI: The Viatris collaboration revenue of $10.9 million for the second quarter of 2022 represents amounts receivable from Viatris and is comprised of the Company's 35% share of net sales of YUPELRI as well as its proportionate amount of the total shared costs incurred by the two companies. The non-shared YUPELRI costs incurred by Theravance Biopharma are recorded within operating expenses. While Viatris records the total net sales of YUPELRI within its financial statements, Theravance Biopharma's implied 35% share of net sales of YUPELRI for the second quarter of 2022 was $17.2 million, up 12% from the first quarter of 2022. There was a 17% increase in year-over-year implied net sales for the second quarter, however, due to accounting guidelines, Viatris collaboration revenue decreased by 1% due to lower costs incurred by Theravance Biopharma as a result of the corporate restructuring, which improves YUPELRI profitability but lowers Viatris collaboration revenue. Additionally, during the period there were higher costs incurred by Viatris, which also reduced our Viatris collaboration revenue.
- Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were $15.6 million, compared to $51.1 million in the same period in 2021. Second quarter R&D expenses included total non-cash share-based compensation of $3.6 million.
- Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were $17.0 million, compared to $25.9 million in the same period in 2021. Second quarter SG&A expenses included total non-cash share-based compensation of $5.8 million.
- Transaction-Related Legal Expenses: Non-routine legal expenses were $3.8 million and $5.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and were related to the sale of our units in TRC and ampreloxetine investment in July 2022.
- Restructuring and Related Expenses: Restructuring expenses for the second quarter of 2022 were $1.6 million.
- Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $132.9 million as of June 30, 2022.
2022 Financial Guidance
- Operating Expenses: The Company expects full year 2022 R&D expense of $45 million to $55 million and SG&A expense of $35 million to $45 million (in each case, excluding share-based compensation, one-time restructuring costs and one-time transaction related legal expenses).
- The Company expects to approach breakeven cash flow from operations in 2H 2022 and become sustainably cash flow positive going forward on an annual basis.
Conference Call and Live Webcast Today at 5:00 pm ET
Theravance Biopharma will hold a conference call and live webcast accompanied by slides today at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT / 10:00 pm IST. To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial (800) 225-9448 from the US, or (203) 518-9708 for international callers, using the confirmation code TBPHQ222. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting Theravance Biopharma's website at www.theravance.com, under the Investors section, Presentations and Events.
A replay of the conference call will be available on Theravance Biopharma's website for 30 days through September 3, 2022. An audio replay will also be available through 11:59 pm ET on August 11, 2022, by dialing (888) 219-1261 from the US, or (402) 220-4941 for international callers.
About Theravance Biopharma
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.'s overarching purpose and goal as a biopharmaceutical company is focused on delivering Medicines that Make a Difference® in people's lives. In pursuit of its purpose, Theravance Biopharma leverages decades of expertise, which has led to the development of FDA-approved YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its pipeline of internally discovered programs is targeted to address significant unmet patient needs.
For more information, please visit www.theravance.com.
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA®, THERAVANCE®, and the Cross/Star logo are registered trademarks of the Theravance Biopharma group of companies (in the U.S. and certain other countries). YUPELRI® is a registered trademark of Mylan Specialty L.P., a Viatris Company. TRELEGY and ELLIPTA are trademarks of the GSK group of companies. Trademarks, trade names or service marks of other companies appearing on this press release are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains and the conference call will contain certain "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals, plans, objectives, expectations and future events. Theravance Biopharma intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of such statements include statements relating to: contingent payments due to the Company from the sale of the Company's TRELEGY ELLIPTA royalty interests to Royalty Pharma, the Company's goals, designs, strategies, plans and objectives, including the paydown of the Company's debt, the impact of the Company's restructuring plan, ability to provide value to shareholders, the timing of clinical studies, the potential that the Company's research programs will progress product candidates into the clinic, the Company's expectations regarding its allocation of resources, potential regulatory actions, product sales or profit share revenue and the Company's expectations for its future financial performance and expectations as to future cash flows. These statements are based on the current estimates and assumptions of the management of Theravance Biopharma as of the date of this press release and the conference call and are subject to risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results of Theravance Biopharma to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks related to: whether the milestone thresholds can be achieved, delays or difficulties in commencing, enrolling or completing clinical studies, the potential that results from clinical or non-clinical studies indicate the Company's product candidates are unsafe, ineffective or not differentiated, risks of decisions from regulatory authorities that are unfavorable to the Company, dependence on third parties to conduct clinical studies, delays or failure to achieve and maintain regulatory approvals for product candidates, risks of collaborating with or relying on third parties to discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize products, and risks associated with establishing and maintaining sales, marketing and distribution capabilities with appropriate technical expertise and supporting infrastructure, ability to retain key personnel, the impact of the Company's restructuring actions on its employees, partners and others. In addition, while we expect the effects of COVID-19 to continue to adversely impact our business operations and financial results, the extent of the impact on our ability to generate revenue from YUPELRI® (revefenacin), and the value of and market for our ordinary shares, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time. Other risks affecting Theravance Biopharma are in the Company's, Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 6, 2022, and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. In addition to the risks described above and in Theravance Biopharma's filings with the SEC, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Theravance Biopharma's results. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from such statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Theravance Biopharma assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements on account of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This announcement is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to buy nor the solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Company's outstanding 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. The Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and related materials, as they may be amended or supplemented. Holders should read the Company's Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed with the SEC on July 26, 2022 in connection with the Tender Offer, which included as exhibits the Offer to Purchase and related materials, as well as any amendments or supplements to the Schedule TO when they become available, because they will contain important information. Each of these documents has been filed or will be filed, as the case may be, with the SEC, and, when available, holders may obtain them for free from the SEC at its website (www.sec.gov) or from the Company's dealer manager in connection with the Tender Offer.
Contact: Gail B. Cohen
Corporate Communications / 917-214-6603
1 While Viatris, Inc. ("Viatris") records the total YUPELRI net sales, the Company is entitled to a 35% share of the profits and losses pursuant to a co-promotion agreement with Viatris.
2 The first milestone payment, of $50.0 million, will be triggered if Royalty Pharma receives $240.0 million or more in royalty payments from GSK with respect to 2023 TRELEGY global net sales, which we would expect to occur in the event TRELEGY global net sales reach approximately $2.863 billion. Royalties payable from GSK to Royalty Pharma are upward-tiering from 6.5% to 10%.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strict anti-abortion laws that took effect in Oklahoma this year led to the quick shuttering of every abortion facility in the state, but left questions for those who work directly with women who may seek their advice or help getting an abortion out of state.
Beyond the profound repercussions the abortion laws are having on medical care, especially reproductive medicine, clergy members, social workers and even librarians have raised concerns about being exposed to criminal or civil liability for just discussing the topic.
Those fears are well-founded, says Joseph Thai, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who teaches about constitutional law and the Supreme Court. He described Oklahoma’s new anti-abortion laws, which include both criminal and civil penalties, as the strictest in the nation so far and sweeping in both substance and scope.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove women’s constitutional right to abortion immediately triggered a 1910 Oklahoma law that makes it a felony, punishable by two to five years in prison, for every person who “advises” or provides any other means for a woman to procure an abortion. That law allows abortion only to save the mother’s life.
“That all-encompassing language can make anyone and everyone who helps a woman get an abortion or provides information about access to abortion — including a spouse, another family member, a friend, a classmate or co-worker, a librarian, or even an Uber driver — a felon,” Thai said. “Likewise, employers who have pledged to pay for their employees’ abortions as part of their reproductive health coverage and their insurance companies face criminal liability.”
Although Alabama, Arizona and Texas have laws prohibiting “aiding and abetting” a woman in getting an abortion, Oklahoma’s is the strictest and the only one currently in effect, said Elizabeth Nash, a state policy analyst for the abortion-rights supporting Guttmacher Institute.
While former providers in Oklahoma may have halted abortions, they haven’t stopped giving advice.
Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution.
“We’ve heard from providers who aren’t sure if they can make referrals, if they can even tell people to go to Planned Parenthood’s website or abortionfinder.com,” Wales said. “We don’t think there’s any controversy about being able to tell people what their options are and that they can access care in another state.”
Others, however, are more concerned. No charges have been filed in the seven weeks since the law against advising or helping a woman get an abortion went into effect and it’s not known whether anyone is being investigated. Messages left with several Oklahoma prosecutors about how they plan to enforce the anti-abortion laws were not returned, and the head of the state’s District Attorneys Council, Kathryn Boyle Brewer, said the issue hasn’t been formally discussed by prosecutors at its regular meetings.
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, an Oklahoma City Republican who wrote the trigger law, said he believes those who help a woman get an abortion should be prosecuted, although he said it’s unlikely prosecutors would go after a pregnant woman’s family members.
“Absolutely, if you’re going to aid and abet in a felony, you should be held responsible,” Treat said. “Where the bigger issue is is where these corporations are offering to pay $4,000 to help you kill an unborn life and knowingly go around Oklahoma’s statutes.
“Since this has been in effect, there haven’t been any prosecutions. The good news is people are not having abortions in Oklahoma, and thus far there has not been a case where someone is aiding and abetting in such a way that can be prosecuted.”
A separate law passed by Oklahoma’s Republican-controlled Legislature this year that was modeled on a Texas law allows anyone to sue “any person” who aids and abets a woman in getting an abortion and collect a minimum $10,000 award plus attorney fees.
“Notably, none of these criminal or civil laws limit their language to abortions performed in Oklahoma,” Thai added. “So anyone in Oklahoma who helps a woman get an abortion outside of Oklahoma, such as in neighboring Kansas, arguably could be prosecuted or sued under these sweeping laws.”
The Rev. Lori Walke, senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City, said that’s left some religious leaders wondering about their potential legal exposure for helping women navigate abortion services.
“Among my colleagues the conversation has been: `This is a risk we have to be willing to take because abortion bans are against our religion,’ to put it directly,” Walke said, adding that sometimes advocacy work by faith leaders includes the possibility of arrest and incarceration.
Similar concerns are being raised by social workers, many of whom believe a prohibition on advising women about abortion services conflicts with their code of ethics that requires them to respect a client’s wishes, said Steven Pharris, head of Oklahoma’s chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
“The changes in laws have kind of criminalized a big part of what we do, so it’s changed our role with clients,” Pharris said. “It’s created a chilling effect on what we can and can’t say.”
At one point, librarians in Oklahoma City were warned not to even say the word “abortion,” though that changed after the city library system’s team reviewed the laws, said Larry White, the system’s head.
White says staff has since been instructed to handle requests for information about abortion like any other reference question, where they provide factual, sourced information and answer questions about the subject. Some staffers remain uneasy, though.
“There are a lot of unknowns,” White said. “We do not want to put our staff in any way in any danger of receiving civil liabilities under this law if we can prevent it. We also have an obligation to protect them and the organization from civil liability.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/front-line-workers-fear-repercussions-from-abortion-laws/ | 2022-08-16T00:49:54Z |
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ROI Training announced that it has received the 2021 Google Cloud Specialization Partner of the Year Award for Training.
ROI Training was recognized for the company's achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers and partners successfully accelerate their journey to the cloud through training.
This achievement marks the third time ROI Training has been globally recognized as the Google Cloud Specialization Partner of the Year for Training (2021, 2018, and 2017). In 2019 and 2020, ROI Training was awarded the Google Cloud Regional Training Partner of the Year for North America and EMEA, by Cloud Learning Services.
Today, ROI Training offers a deep cloud curriculum covering Cloud Infrastructure, Application Modernization, Data Engineering & Analytics, API Management, Networking & Security, Machine Learning & AI, and Cloud for Business Leaders.
"We are honored to receive the Google Cloud Specialization Partner of the Year Award in Training for the third time since 2017," said Dave Carey, CEO of ROI Training. "Our 8+ year partnership with Google Cloud continues to scale at an exciting rate. I am proud of my team for the incredible effort we put in on a daily basis to help customers succeed. Thank you to Google Cloud for recognizing us!"
"Google Cloud Specializations recognize partner excellence and proven customer success in a particular product area or industry," said Nina Harding, Global Chief, Partner Programs and Strategy, Google Cloud. "Based on their certified, repeatable customer success and strong technical capabilities, we're proud to recognize ROI Training as the Training Specialization Partner of the Year."
Established in 2002, ROI Training, Inc. is an industry-recognized leader in designing, developing, and delivering customized Technology & Management training programs. ROI has trained over 200,000 people globally in Cloud technologies and best practices. ROI's world-class instructors and mentors work closely with clients to deliver the skills and best practices required in a fast-paced, global enterprise. Our comprehensive curriculum includes Cloud, Big Data & AI, Web and Mobile Application Development, Agile Development, Security, Java, Python, and Technology Project Management. Information about ROI Training can be found at https://www.roitraining.com
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2020 Census marked a turning point toward a multicultural America: While (non-Hispanic) White Americans still accounted for a majority—61.6 percent—of the US population, population growth over the previous decade was fueled nearly entirely by non-White minority groups, with Hispanic/Latino Americans alone accounting for more than half of growth between 2010-20.
"More than half of America's youth now identify as non-White," said Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing & Communications at The Conference Board. "But this doesn't mean ethnicity—or any one facet of demography—is destiny. To the contrary, brands succeed by grasping the complex intersection of race, ethnicity, age, gender, income, and more that define consumer identity—and shape consumer choices."
Enter the latest research in The Conference Board Multicultural Consumer Survey series. To understand How Ethnic Identity Reflects In Purchases of Services, the project surveyed 2,000 multicultural US households to uncover their attitudes, preferences, and consumption behaviors—including considerations regarding identity expression and sustainability in travel decisions. It is the second in a series of multicultural consumer surveys, following 2021's comprehensive report on goods.
"The data we gathered provide insights for how every business needs to think about engaging their customers in a demographically diverse America," Pollard added. "In the realm of services, these diversifying attitudes impact everything from travel plans and leisure activities to restaurants, healthcare, financial services, education, childcare, pet care, fitness, and more—including the online and brick-and-mortar shopping channels."
Findings from this latest research are featured in an overview report, Multicultural Consumer Survey: Services, and its accompanying deep dive on Closing US Financial Services Gaps. Among the key insights:
- The rise of commerce as an expression of identity. Growing cohorts of Americans are likely to use services to express their ethnic identity, especially higher-income Black and Latino consumers and people under 35 across all minority groups (with the money to spend). This leaves businesses across a broad swath of service sectors—including not only digital media, restaurants, travel, personal care, and out-of-home-entertainment, but also education and fitness, among others—well positioned to consider refining their customer experiences to fulfill their multicultural audiences' desire for ethnic expression.
"In this age of self-expression, brands with a committed, comprehensive diversity strategy can tap into consumers' desire to express their ethnic heritage through their purchases," said Denise Dahlhoff, Senior Researcher at The Conference Board. "This can help brands reach younger consumers in particular, including those from traditionally less self-expressive cultures that are US-acculturated and even younger White people who, surrounded by diverse peers, seem inspired to express their own cultural identities." - Spending on symbols of success is universal—but defining success varies. Spending on services—including on education and financial investments—may be partly be driven by what consumers consider success in life. Yet no definition of success is universal. For example, for Latino consumers, owning a home and business, and sending their children to college signifies success more than it appears to for other consumer segments. For Asian consumers, who generally skew toward higher income groups, financial achievements are relatively more important. This reflects in their higher use of banking, investing, insurance, and financial advisory services compared to other groups.
- Financial services gap. As explored in our deep-dive report on financial services, low- and middle-income Black and Hispanic respondents are generally more likely to use various forms of nontraditional financial services compared to their Asian and White peers of similar income levels. These nontraditional services—from payday loans to crypto currencies—often entail substantial risks.
"Financial services providers have significant room to grow their engagement with Black and Latino consumers—even among higher-income consumers in these groups," said The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson, "For financial institutions, closing these gaps can mean reaching a lucrative market currently untapped by banking services." - Non-White Americans, especially those in higher income groups, express most interest in environmentally friendly transportation for travel, as well as accommodations—offering travel companies a well-defined target for sustainable options. Generally, higher-earning consumers within a given racial and ethnic group are more open to sustainability appeals than their lower-earning counterparts.
- What consumers value most about offline and online shopping differs by age, income, and ethnicity. Such insights can help retailers finetune their channel design, targeting, and messaging. For example, for younger shoppers, brick-and-mortar stores offer a forum to socialize, while older shoppers mostly value stores' traditional advantages of inspecting products in-person and instant acquisition of items.
The ability to save time by shopping online appeals particularly to Latino and Asian shoppers. The entertainment aspects of a physical store are more likely to appeal to the Latino segment as well as younger White shoppers, and the ability to socialize with family/friends appeals to Black shoppers overall as well as generally younger, especially non-White consumers. These preferences may also be related to other factors such as location of residence and family status.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (NEXSTAR/KLBK) – Barbara Munselle, the first “practice baby” to live on the campus of Texas Tech University in the mid-to-late-1930s, has died, the university announced on Wednesday.
Munselle, whose original surname was Hinsley, was born in Lubbock in the middle of the Great Depression in 1936. Her mother died in childbirth, and her father, who already had eight other children, was unable to take on the responsibilities of caring for her, according to the university.
She was instead given over to the care of Texas Tech thanks to a deal between the baby’s delivering physician and Suzanna Callan, then a professor of home economics at the university.
The baby, then just 2 weeks old, was to live in the school’s Home Management House, to be cared for by girls studying home economics, according to a Texas Tech Today blog post published in 2020.
“Motherless child of a local family, she has seven doting coeds to bathe her, warm her bottle and turn her on the other side when she cries,” the college wrote in a 1936 news release. “Diapers and baby dresses hang on the clothes-line in the back yard, visitors with colds are banned, and the best lead for conversation at the home economics building is, ‘How is the baby?’”
Barbara Ann, as the students named her, was soon nicknamed the school’s “practice baby.”
Munselle would later explain that Callan had hoped to adopt her, but her birth father didn’t approve. At the age of 3, she moved instead to a relative’s house, but Callan continued to visit and even brought the girl back to Lubbock for the summers.
Eventually, Barbara Ann moved back in with her father and siblings at the age of 13. She married and moved to California, where she resided in her later years.
“We are saddened to learn this evening of the death of Barbara Munselle,” Texas Tech University wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Born in 1936, ‘Baby Barbara,’ as she was known then, was the very first ‘practice baby’ to live in the Texas Tech Home Management House, where female students learned how to run a household and even raise children.
“Our hearts go out to Barbara’s family,” the university added.
Speaking with Texas Tech Today in 2020, Munselle remarked that she was “very, very fortunate” to have been put into to the care of the university and its students.
“I had so much love and so much care,” she said.
Texas Tech would have other “practice babies” over the years, though none remained on-site for as long as Munselle, and some for only part of the day. The “practice baby” program ended by the 1970s.
The concept of a university “practice baby,” meanwhile, was not uncommon in the 1950s. Author and researcher Lisa Grunwald estimated that around 40 or 50 schools had such programs in place at the time, usually using babies from local orphanages, she told NPR in 2011.
“The practice houses really embraced the idea that you could learn mothering the same way you learned cooking or learned chemistry — everything was learnable, and systems were really important,” Grunwald told the outlet. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/texas-tech-announces-passing-of-schools-first-practice-baby/ | 2022-09-02T17:56:58Z |
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics will be without center Robert Williams III for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Miami Heat on Saturday night due to soreness and swelling in his left knee.
Daniel Theis will start in his place.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said point guard Kyle Lowry and forward P.J. Tucker are both warming up with the intention to play. Lowry is dealing with a right hamstring strain and Tucker left knee irritation. Lowry hasn’t played since Game 4 of Miami’s second-round series with Philadelphia.
Williams missed three games during Boston’s second-round series against Milwaukee with soreness and a bone bruise in his surgically repaired knee.
He logged 28 and 20 minutes, respectively, in Games 1 and 2, but Boston coach Ime Udoka said with games now being played every other day, he’s not getting the same rest he did initially.
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Even as a young adult, Shannen Dee Williams – who grew up Black and Catholic in Memphis, Tennessee – knew of only one Black nun, and a fake one at that: Sister Mary Clarence, as played by Whoopi Goldberg in the comic film “Sister Act.”
After 14 years of tenacious research, Williams – a history professor at the University of Dayton — arguably now knows more about America’s Black nuns than anyone in the world. Her comprehensive and compelling history of them, “Subversive Habits,” will be published May 17.
Williams found that many Black nuns were modest about their achievements and reticent about sharing details of bad experiences, such as encountering racism and discrimination. Some acknowledged wrenching events only after Williams confronted them with details gleaned from other sources.
“For me, it was about recognizing the ways in which trauma silences people in ways they may not even be aware of,” she said.
The story is told chronologically, yet always in the context of a theme Williams forcefully outlines in her preface: that the nearly 200-year history of these nuns in the U.S. has been overlooked or suppressed by those who resented or disrespected them.
“For far too long, scholars of the American, Catholic, and Black pasts have unconsciously or consciously declared — by virtue of misrepresentation, marginalization, and outright erasure — that the history of Black Catholic nuns does not matter,” Williams writes, depicting her book as proof that their history “has always mattered.”
The book arrives as numerous American institutions, including religious groups, grapple with their racist pasts and shine a spotlight on their communities’ overlooked Black pioneers.
Williams begins her narrative in the pre-Civil War era when some Black women – even in slave-holding states – found their way into Catholic sisterhood. Some entered previously whites-only orders, often in subservient roles, while a few trailblazing women succeeded in forming orders for Black nuns in Baltimore and New Orleans.
Even as the number of American nuns – of all races – shrinks relentlessly, that Baltimore order founded in 1829 remains intact, continuing its mission to educate Black youths. Some current members of the Oblate Sisters of Providence help run Saint Frances Academy, a high school serving low-income Black neighborhoods.
Some of the most detailed passages in “Subversive Habits” recount the Jim Crow era, extending from the 1870s through the 1950s, when Black nuns were not spared from the segregation and discrimination endured by many other African Americans.
In the 1960s, Williams writes, Black nuns were often discouraged or blocked by their white superiors from engaging in the civil rights struggle.
Yet one of them, Sister Mary Antona Ebo, was on the front lines of marchers who gathered in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 in support of Black voting rights and in protest of the violence of Bloody Sunday when white state troopers brutally dispersed peaceful Black demonstrators. An Associated Press photo of Ebo and other nuns in the march on March 10 — three days after Bloody Sunday — ran on the front pages of many newspapers.
During two decades before Selma, Ebo faced repeated struggles to break down racial barriers. At one point she was denied admittance to Catholic nursing schools because of her race, and later endured segregation policies at the white-led order of sisters she joined in St. Louis in 1946, according to Williams.
The idea for “Subversive Habits” took shape in 2007, when Williams – then a graduate student at Rutgers University – was desperately seeking a compelling topic for a paper due in a seminar on African American history.
At the library, she searched through microfilm editions of Black-owned newspapers and came across a 1968 article in the Pittsburgh Courier about a group of Catholic nuns forming the National Black Sisters’ Conference.
The accompanying photo, of four smiling Black nuns, “literally stopped me in my tracks,” she said. “I was raised Catholic … How did I not know that Black nuns existed?”
Mesmerized by her discovery, she began devouring “everything I could that had been published about Black Catholic history,” while setting out to interview the founding members of the National Black Sisters’ Conference.
Among the women Williams interviewed extensively was Patricia Grey, who was a nun in the Sisters of Mercy and a founder of the NBSC before leaving religious life in 1974.
Grey shared with The Associated Press some painful memories from 1960, when – as an aspiring nurse – she was rejected for membership in a Catholic order because she was Black.
“I was so hurt and disappointed, I couldn’t believe it,” she said about reading that rejection letter. “I remember crumbling it up and I didn’t even want to look at it again or think about it again.”
Grey initially was reluctant to assist with “Subversive Habits,” but eventually shared her own story and her personal archives after urging Williams to write about “the mostly unsung and under-researched history” of America’s Black nuns.
“If you can, try to tell all of our stories,” Grey told her.
Williams set out to do just that – scouring overlooked archives, previously sealed church records and out-of-print books, while conducting more than 100 interviews.
“I bore witness to a profoundly unfamiliar history that disrupts and revises much of what has been said and written about the U.S. Catholic Church and the place of Black people within it,” Williams writes. “Because it is impossible to narrate Black sisters’ journey in the United States — accurately and honestly — without confronting the Church’s largely unacknowledged and unreconciled histories of colonialism, slavery, and segregation.”
Historians have been unable to identify the nation’s first Black Catholic nun, but Williams recounts some of the earliest moves to bring Black women into Catholic religious orders – in some cases on the expectation they would function as servants.
One of the oldest Black sisterhoods, the Sisters of the Holy Family, formed in New Orleans in 1842 because white sisterhoods in Louisiana, including the slave-holding Ursuline order, refused to accept African Americans.
The principal founder of that New Orleans order — Henriette Delille — and Oblate Sisters of Providence founder Mary Lange are among three Black nuns from the U.S. designated by Catholic officials as worthy of consideration for sainthood. The other is Sister Thea Bowman, a beloved educator, evangelist and singer who died in Mississippi in 1990 and is buried in Williams’s hometown of Memphis.
Researching less prominent nuns, Williams faced many challenges – for example tracking down Catholic sisters who were known to their contemporaries by their religious names but were listed in archives by their secular names.
Among the many pioneers is Sister Cora Marie Billings, who as a 17-year-old in 1956 became the first Black person admitted into the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia. Later, she was the first Black nun to teach in a Catholic high school in Philadelphia and was a co-founder of the National Black Sisters’ Conference.
In 1990, Billings became the first Black woman in the U.S. to manage a Catholic parish when she was named pastoral coordinator for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia.
“I’ve gone through many situations of racism and oppression throughout my life,” Billings told The Associated Press. “But somehow or other, I’ve just dealt with it and then kept on going.”
According to recent figures from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, there are about 400 African American religious sisters, out of a total of roughly 40,000 nuns.
That overall figure is only one-fourth of the 160,000 nuns in 1970, according to statistics compiled by Catholic researchers at Georgetown University. Whatever their races, many of the remaining nuns are elderly, and the influx of youthful novices is sparse.
The Baltimore-based Oblate Sisters of Providence used to have more than 300 members, according to its superior general, Sister Rita Michelle Proctor, and now has less than 50 – most of them living at the motherhouse in Baltimore’s outskirts.
“Though we’re small, we are still about serving God and God’s people.” Proctor said. “Most of us are elderly, but we still want to do so for as long as God is calling us to.”
Even with diminished ranks, the Oblate Sisters continue to operate Saint Frances Academy – founded in Baltimore by Mary Lange in 1828. The coed school is the country’s oldest continually operating Black Catholic educational facility, with a mission prioritizing help for “the poor and the neglected.”
Williams, in an interview with the AP, said she was considering leaving the Catholic church – due partly to its handling of racial issues – at the time she started researching Black nuns. Hearing their histories, in their own voices, revitalized her faith, she said.
“As these women were telling me their stories, they were also preaching to me in a such a beautiful way,” Williams said. “It wasn’t done in a way that reflected any anger — they had already made their peace with it, despite the unholy discrimination they had faced.”
What keeps her in the church now, Williams said, is a commitment to these women who chose to share their stories.
“It took a lot for them to get it out,” she said. “I remain in awe of these women, of their faithfulness.”
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AP video journalist Jessie Wardarski contributed to this report.
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Ricoh passes rigorous third-party security review, assessment and certification for its Intelligent Business Platform
EXTON, Pa., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it has earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST for its Intelligent Business Platform (IBPSM), the foundation for its ecosystem of services focused on workflow and process automation, end-to-end image conversion, data capture and extraction, data validation, hosting, and analytics, such as Capture and Conversion, Claims Management, and Intelligent Delivery Services. HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certified status is global recognition of Ricoh's compliance with rigorous, comprehensive security and privacy protection requirements. The certification demonstrates Ricoh's proactive approach to data protection and risk mitigation, and its adherence to one of the highest information security standards today through IBP.
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that Ricoh's IBP has met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and is appropriately managing risk. This achievement places Ricoh in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, as well as incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
"In today's cyber-threat landscape, we understand how critically important it is to our customers that we expertly and proactively address security risks, and protect data to the highest industry standards through our services and solutions," said David Levine, Vice President Corporate and Information Security, CSO, Ricoh USA, Inc. "We have always been committed to risk and compliance management, and as our customers continue to rely on evolving technologies to manage data securely, strict and verifiable compliance will only become more important. This certification further demonstrates they can trust that the Ricoh services they depend on are explicitly designed to help secure and protect not only their information, but that of their customers, as well."
Integrating a host of security standards, including the HIPAA security rule, HITRUST was developed by healthcare and IT experts to offer the most effective data and security protection possible. The framework incorporates local, national, and global guidelines for privacy and security, and is one of a small number of certifications that require a separate third-party auditor to verify organizations meet their standards. It is of particular significance to customers in the healthcare market, but increasingly important in other growing markets—including financial services and retail—as concerns over escalating data security threats continue to rise.
"In today's ever-changing threat landscape, HITRUST is continually innovating to find new and creative approaches to address challenges," said Jeremy Huval, Chief Innovation Officer, HITRUST. "Ricoh's HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification is evidence that they are at the forefront of industry best practices for information risk management and compliance."
Unlike other information and security risk frameworks, the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certified status is designed with certain highly regulated industries in mind. The region- and industry-agnostic control framework can be used globally by organizations across all industries, and is the only standards development organization with a framework, assessment platform and independent assurance program. This certification can also be leveraged to maintain or achieve other critical certifications, expand target markets, elevate organizational energy, help manage third-party risk, strengthen and prove IT security posture, and more.
Ricoh's IBP is a secured, scalable, cloud-hosted ecosystem that includes a library of subscription-based services and intelligent, automated technologies to capture, analyze, integrate, and accelerate business processes. By simplifying access to unstructured data, IBP enables users to automate manual tasks, upgrade inefficient processes, reduce operating costs, accelerate innovation, and make more informed business decisions—empowering them to unlock the true value of their data. Services built on IBP enable users to aggregate and intelligently manage inbound organizational information.
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Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2022, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,758 billion yen (approx. 14.5 billion USD).
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Pandemic hits Bundesliga revenue but players’ salaries rise
By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga players’ salaries reached an all-time high of nearly 1.57 billion euros last season despite a huge shortfall in German clubs’ revenue during coronavirus lockdowns. The German soccer league says the downturn in revenue since the start of the pandemic across the top two divisions has totaled more than 1 billion euros. The part or full exclusion of fans from most games played had a dramatic effect on match revenue, which fell last season by 95% compared to the last pre-pandemic season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/01/pandemic-hits-bundesliga-revenue-but-players-salaries-rise/ | 2022-04-01T18:09:13Z |
What are the best waffle makers?
Whether piled high with fruit or combined with savory food items, waffles are a popular treat. In fact, waffles are beloved by so many people that we now celebrate them on National Waffle Day. On Aug. 24, everyone will be getting out their trusty waffle makers and passing the syrup.
While restaurant waffles are hard to beat, nothing compares to enjoying a fluffy waffle from the comfort of your kitchen. So, if you want to celebrate National Waffle Day without leaving your house, check out these waffle makers.
What to consider when choosing a waffle maker
Style
Classic waffle maker
Standard American waffles are made with a classic waffle maker. They’re thin with an even texture on the surface and are denser and crispier than other styles.
Belgian waffle maker
Those who enjoy a fluffy yet thick waffle will prefer a Belgian waffle maker. Its telltale sign is deep pockets. These are better at holding more syrup, strawberries or any other topping.
Waffle maker features
Shape
The two main waffle shapes are square and round. However, some waffle makers come in unique shapes, such as a heart, unicorn or trucks. They can also have fun designs, including a bunny or a dinosaur.
Capacity
Standard waffle makers generally produce one waffle at a time. If you need a larger capacity, rotating waffle makers often make two at a time, and some square waffle makers produce up to four at once. However, it’s important to keep in mind that a larger capacity often means that it takes up more counter and storage space.
Cooking plates
When considering cooking plates, it’s essential to look at the grid depth and whether or not it’s nonstick. The grid depth creates a thicker waffle with deeper pockets to hold more topping. Nonstick plates prevent waffles from sticking or tearing and allow for quicker cleanup with less scrubbing.
Best waffle makers
Budget
For a single person or a kitchen with limited space, consider this miniature 4-inch waffle maker. The interior is entirely nonstick, making cleanup convenient and quick. Not only does it come in a variety of color options, but it also features unique designs to choose from, including a bunny, pineapple, pumpkin or traditional waffle squares.
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Those who enjoy extra toppings or syrup will appreciate this Belgian waffle maker, which has deep pockets to hold a ton of strawberries, chocolate chips or whip cream. The 8-inch nonstick plates allow for a quick cleanup. The adjustable temperature is ideal for cooking different types of batters.
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Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian waffle Maker
Designed with a wraparound channel, this waffle maker reduces the mess from overflow by catching excess batter. Additional features include a shade selector to choose from seven doneness levels and extra strong nonstick plates. For those who have limited space, this waffle maker can also be stored vertically in small areas.
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Bella Classic Rotating Nonstick Belgian waffle Maker
While it’s a single waffle maker, it can cook up to four waffles in just 10 minutes, producing 1-inch restaurant-style waffles right from your kitchen. With a rotating design and browning control dial, waffles will be even and consistently cooked every time. Plus, the nonstick coating is PFOA-free, and the drip tray is dishwasher-safe.
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Mid-range
Presto Belgian waffle Bowl Maker
National Waffle Day celebrates waffles of all types, including waffle bowls. This maker produces a 4-inch thick waffle bowl, ready to be filled with ice cream, fruit, sausage or your other favorite topping. The nonstick coating helps the waffle remove easily and makes for easy cleanup.
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Hamilton Beach 4-Slice nonstick Belgian waffle Maker
To make a lot of waffles at once, consider this Belgian waffle maker that produces four at once. It’s straightforward to operate, with an indicator light signaling when it’s time to add the batter and when the waffles are ready. Plus, it’s compact, folds up and can be stored flat or upright in tight spaces.
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Black+Decker Rotating Waffle Maker
This sleek, all-black waffle maker looks great in any kitchen. Its rotating design allows the batter to be evenly distributed, producing fluffy, consistently cooked waffles every time. Additional features include a drip tray to keep counters clean, plates with a durable nonstick coating and deep grids to produce thick, restaurant-quality waffles.
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Presto Stuffler Stuffed Waffle Maker
After eating a stuffed waffle, you’ll never return to a regular waffle maker. The Stuffler creates waffles with toppings baked inside, from pie filling, fresh fruit, chocolate, cheese, pepperoni and more. While the waffles are thick, the rotating design ensures an even cook over and over again. Plus, each stuffed waffle takes just a few minutes.
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High-end
Families can cook four waffles at once, all with deep pockets to hold a mountain of toppings. This waffle maker features five browning levels, red and green indicator lights and removable plates that are dishwasher-safe to make cleanup a breeze. Storage is also convenient thanks to the locking lid and wrappable cord.
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Cuisinart Rotating Double Maker Waffle-Iron
This rotating waffle iron makes two round Belgian waffles at once with 1-inch deep batter pockets. Convenient features include a six-setting browning control, LED indicator lights and a nonstick coating. It also comes with a cup for batter and a 36-inch power cord for accessibility.
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Cuisinart WAF-300P1 Belgian waffle Maker
For professional quality waffles at home, opt for this Belgian waffle maker. It makes four thick waffles at once with nonstick-coated grids that easily release. The indicator lights signal when it’s ready to bake or ready to eat, and this maker also comes with dishwasher-safe pancake plates.
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Breville The Smart Waffle Pro 2 Slice Waffle Maker
With intelligent automation dials, users can perfectly cook classic, Belgian, chocolate or buttermilk waffles. This waffle maker features 12 browning settings for individual preference, a no-mess moat to keep the batter from overflowing onto countertops, and thermal pro even heat to evenly distribute heat across the cooking plates.
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Michelle Obama's When We All Vote's 'Culture of Democracy Summit' will bring together industry leaders across sectors for a national conversation about protecting and expanding democracy ahead of the midterms
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, When We All Vote announced that 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee Eric Holder; Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, activist and actor Common; President of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alexis McGill Johnson; Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine and Creator of The 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones; Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor and producer Wanda Sykes; and more will join the organization's inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit June 10th-13th in Los Angeles, CA. When We All Vote Co-Chair and Founder Michelle Obama will serve as the keynote speaker. More participants will be announced over the next few weeks.
The Summit will include virtual programming on Friday, June 10th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT and in-person convenings and experiences on June 11th and 12th in Los Angeles, CA. On Monday, June 13th a final series of conversations will begin at 9 a.m. PT on the main stage at the Banc of California stadium culminating Mrs. Obama's keynote speech that evening. This all day event will include on-site activations, food and an after party for attendees.
This nonpartisan convening will bring together artists, athletes, academics, artists, grassroots organizers and leaders in technology, civics and corporations to discuss the role different industries play in protecting and strengthening democracy through voter registration, education, mobilization and culture change. The organization announced the following speakers today:
- Ian Bassin, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Protect Democracy
- Caty Borum, Executive Director, Center for Media & Social Impact
- Latosha Brown, Co-Founder Black Voters Matter Fund; Founder, Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium
- Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Co-President, The Recording Academy
- Anto Chávez, Video Producer, United We Dream
- Common, Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, activist and actor
- Tiffany D. Cross, MSNBC Host of The Cross Connection
- Marc Elias, Founder, Democracy Docket
- DeNora Getachew, CEO, DoSomething
- Nikole Hannah-Jones, Staff Writer, The New York Times Magazine; Creator, The 1619 Project
- Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Eventbrite
- Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General of the United States; Chairman, National Democratic Redistricting Committee
- Valerie Jarrett, Board Chair, Civic Nation
- Kyle Lierman, CEO, Civic Nation
- Alexis McGill Johnson, President, Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- Yvette Nicole Brown, Emmy-nominated actress and host
- Judith Nwandu, Political Host and Producer, The Shade Room
- Wanda Sykes, Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor and producer
- Allie Young, Founder, Protect the Sacred
- Stephanie L. Young, Executive Director, When We All Vote
The Summit will explore how voting impacts criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, climate justice and more. It will also explore how the voting landscape is impacted by voter suppression, ways to counter it and culture's role in shaping democracy from the federal level down to local elected officials.
The virtual day of the Summit will be open to the press, and reporters interested in attending in-person on June 13th should email press@civicnation.org. A limited number of in-person press passes will be available. The Summit is being produced by Live Nation Urban and MKG, and ticketing is being supported by When We All Vote partner, Eventbrite. All Summit events, with the exception of a smaller gathering, will be held outside and all events will follow all CDC Covid-19 protocols. More announcements about speakers and the agenda are forthcoming. Tickets and more information are available here.
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When We All Vote, an initiative of Civic Nation, is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close the race and age gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.
In 2020, When We All Vote ran a robust, multifaceted campaign and reached more than 100 million people to educate them about the voting process and get them registered and ready to vote. The initiative also led in voter education, registration, and volunteer engagement and as a result, 512,000 people started or completed the voter registration process, and nearly 500 media, corporate, and nonprofit partners joined its efforts.
Michelle Obama launched When We All Vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry, Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza Koshy, Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Kerry Washington and Rita Wilson.
When We All Vote is a key initiative within Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4). These organizations are homes for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation.
ABOUT Civic Nation:
Civic Nation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. Civic Nation empowers and educates individuals, companies, institutions and organizations to drive culture, systems, and policy change, working towards a more inclusive and equitable America. Seven initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, United State of Women, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, End Rape On Campus, It's On Us, Made to Save and We The Action. Learn more here.
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BEIJING, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Data's paper 'Open Source MagicData-RAMC: A Rich Annotated Mandarin Conversational(RAMC) Speech Dataset' is accepted by INTERSPEECH 2022, the world's largest and most comprehensive conference on the science and technology of spoken language processing. Themed "Human and Humanizing Speech Technology", INTERSPEECH 2022 will take place from September 18-22 virtually and in Incheon Korea.
In order to further enrich the open source speech corpus and promote the development of speech language processing technology and conversational AI, this year in April, Magic Data officially released a 180-hour Chinese conversational speech dataset — MagicData-RAMC on MagicHub, an open source community, developed by Magic Data.
The Paper introduces MagicData-RAMC dataset and research based on the dataset conducted by Magic Data, together with the Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Northwestern Polytechnic University.
As a collection of high quality and richly annotated training data, MagicData-RAMC includes 351 sets of multi-turn Mandarin conversations recorded in indoor environment by smart phone with a total duration of 180 hours. The data set can support developers in completing research on speech recognition, speaker diarization, and keyword search.
For the Automatic Speech Recognition task, the research team use a Conformer-based end-to-end (E2E) model implemented by ESPnet2 toolkit. The experimental result is shown in terms of character error rate (CER) as 19.1.
For speaker diarization task, the baseline system consists of three components: speaker activity detection (SAD), speaker embedding extractor and clustering. Experimental result shows that JER is 47.49 on test set.
The keyword search task follows the DTA Att-E2E-KWS approach proposed in relying on attention-based E2E ASR framework and frame-synchronous phoneme alignments. The result shows that the system got 0.8587 on precision rate.
Paper available on arxiv
https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.16844
Download MagicData-RAMC
https://magichub.com/datasets/magicdata-ramc
Baseline
https://github.com/MagicHub-io/Magic-Data-ASR-SD-Challenge
About Magic Data
Magic Data is a global AI data solutions provider headquartered in Beijing, providing professional data solutions to enterprises and academic institutions engaged in artificial intelligence R&D and application research to voice recognition (ASR), speech synthesis (TTS), natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision (CV).
About MagicHub
MagicHub community is an open-source data platform developed by Magic Data dedicated to assisting AI developers in model training and to promoting the development of an open-source ecosystem.
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Learning, a global organization that advances peace through education, development, and exchange, celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 23 with a reception at the downtown museum Planet Word.
On June 23, 1932, sociologist Donald Watt launched World Learning's flagship program, The Experiment in International Living, which focuses on intercultural exchange. This program led to the establishment of both School for International Training (SIT) and World Learning. The anniversary's theme, "One World, Learning," highlights how the organization's distinct yet interconnected branches work to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world.
"We are all here to celebrate an organization that has made such a huge difference in our lives and the lives of lots of other people around the world. It has been a force for good and for peace for 90 years," said Ann Friedman, an educator, conservationist, and philanthropist who participated in the Experiment as a student and group leader and served on World Learning's board of trustees.
World Learning CEO Carol Jenkins and Board Chair Lawrence Cooley welcomed more than 100 guests at the museum, which was founded by Friedman in 2020.
"With each year, my belief in World Learning's work to solve our time's most pressing problems grows ever greater. We serve individuals around the world, in fragile and conflict areas, with different cultures, policies, governments, ideologies, resources, and risks," said Jenkins. "Addressing complex issues through a framework of human connections and education is an effective and powerful way to make lasting change."
Lee Satterfield, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the State Department, was also a featured speaker. Both Satterfield and Cooley noted that exchange programs are often born from conflict.
"Public diplomacy, through people-to-people exchanges, is more important now than ever, as our world continues to evolve and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing threats of the climate crisis, the current war in Ukraine, and threats against democracy," Satterfield said. "Program participants and alumni are confronting these issues head-on and are real leaders in their communities. We need these informed citizen diplomats to fight for change and build a more stable and prosperous world."
Satterfield specifically noted World Learning's Digital Communications Network, citing it as one of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' "flagship projects to counter disinformation and build healthy, resilient communities."
"The network's superpower is bringing organizations and governments together around this shared goal," she said.
World Learning began with Watt's modest vision – that people could learn to live together by living together. He promoted peace through intercultural understanding by taking young Americans abroad to live with and learn from people of other cultures.
"I think it was a foresighted notion that somehow he knew that the world was either going to grow together or grow apart, and he was going to do his part to see that it grew together," Cooley said. "He saw that somehow it is harder to hate people that you really know. And if you really put the extra effort in seeing the humanity in another person, there are possibilities that open up that just wouldn't be there."
Cooley also highlighted several milestones throughout World Learning's history in his remarks but concluded with a reflection on today's world.
"I think we're in a situation where polarization is poison, where people think the worst possible things about the other. But if we are going to find our way through this, we need organizations as well as individuals that are willing to lead. And I can't think of one that's positioned themselves better to do so than World Learning," he said.
Today there are more than 130,000 Experiment and SIT alumni. They include SIT Graduate Institute alumna Jody Williams, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for her work to ban landmines. World Learning Trustee Wangari Maathai won the prize in 2004 as the founder of Kenya's Green Belt Movement. The founder of SIT's CONTACT peacebuilding program was recognized by the Dalai Lama, and World Learning and SIT are currently partnering with a national refugee resettlement organization to house and teach Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban regime.
World Learning is based in both Vermont and Washington, D.C., and works in more than 150 countries worldwide. The Washington, D.C., event was one of several planned this year to commemorate the organization's anniversary. Prior to the speakers, attendees toured Planet Word's exhibits which aim to explore cultures and show how language has shaped the world.
"If The Experiment had taught me anything, it was that interaction with others and using words and language in authentic situations could help build bridges and create empathy. Those were the tools that could bring people closer and develop understanding across cultures," Friedman said.
World Learning Inc. is a thriving global organization made up of World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization, The Experiment in International Living, the nation's most experienced provider of intercultural exchange programs abroad and virtual for high school students; and School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad, including the comparative International Honors Program, and internationally focused master's degrees, certificate programs, and a doctorate through SIT Graduate Institute. The organization is now in its 90th year delivering international education, cultural exchanges, and sustainable development. For more information, visit worldlearning.org.
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Firm's journey from humble beginnings to nationwide lender rooted in financial freedom, debt-free homeownership for all clients
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Churchill Mortgage, an industry leader providing conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 48 states, today celebrates 30 years of the company's mission to help borrowers achieve debt-free homeownership. The full-service and financially sound mortgage lender has carved a unique role in the industry over the past three decades and looks to continue growing its people, presence and services by providing a seamless lending experience.
Since Churchill's inception in 1992, the firm has expanded from a singular office with 2 employees in Brentwood, Tennessee to over 800 workers in 62 corporate offices across the country. Originally a small, privately held startup, Churchill is now a wholly employee-owned company, the longest standing company of this type in the industry and one of the few that prioritizes financial freedom and debt-free homeownership for all clients. The full-service lender has surpassed $5 billion in total loan volume, further solidifying its position as a trusted industry leader. Additionally, Churchill has built a company culture that is consistently recognized through reputable nominations, including "National Top Workplace" from Energage, "Top Workplace" by The Tennessean eight years in a row, and one of the "Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" by National Mortgage News.
"I'll never forget opening the door and hitting the light switch on that first day 30 years ago. It's been a memorable journey over the last three decades and I couldn't have done it without every single one of our team members by my side," said Mike Hardwick, founder and CEO of Churchill Mortgage. "The mortgage industry is never easy – it ebbs and flows with the housing market conditions and it can be a bumpy ride, but we've built a community of strong people and strong minds that are ready to weather any storm. I'm immensely proud of the progress we've made, but more importantly, how we've been able to enrich the lives of both our clients and our team members."
"Thirty years ago I was hoping and praying that I would make it through college graduation, let alone land a job, and now I find myself surrounded by the best in the business – incredibly talented leaders, mentors and friends," said Matt Clarke, COO of Churchill Mortgage. "The culture that Mike built can't be replicated anywhere else and has positioned the company for continual growth year after year, decade after decade. Now more than ever, buyers need clarity, flexibility and speed of services throughout the homebuying process. Churchill has developed industry-leading platforms to meet this demand and put the next generation of buyers on the path to debt-free homeownership."
As the company commemorates three decades, Churchill also looks to the future and ways to stay ahead of the curve in the mortgage industry. A key driver has been the continued expansion of Churchill Next, a fully digitized platform that implements technologies such as AI and robotics to provide lower costs on loans with the highest level of efficiency, customer satisfaction and engagement. The platform is powered by strategic partnerships that have enabled Churchill to achieve a 13% increase in total loan volume while doubling initial decisions per business day in just one year.
Throughout the year, Churchill expects digitization, the supply and demand imbalance and inflation's impacts on the market to be major points of discussion for the industry. The company has prioritized education, expert industry hires and best-in-class practices to differentiate itself in the playing field and offer borrowers the most seamless experience possible given the ultra competitive marketplace.
This year, Churchill plans to build off of the current market trends and the firm's recent rapid growth and expansion across the country. Over the last 12 months, Churchill's Pacific Northwest division grew to 24 locations across seven states and surpassed $1 billion in annual loan volume just two years after opening its first branch. The company also added 279 new employees in 2021, highlighting its commitment to recruiting best-in-class talent that create value and cultivate a better overall experience for both employees and customers.
About Churchill Mortgage
Founded in 1992, Churchill Mortgage is a privately-owned company by its more than 800 teammates. A full-service and financially sound leader in the mortgage industry, the company provides conventional, FHA, VA and USDA residential mortgages across 48 states. As heard on personal finance expert and author Dave Ramsey's nationally syndicated radio show, the lender's mission is to help borrowers achieve debt-free homeownership and build wealth through a smarter mortgage plan, regardless of their starting point. Churchill Mortgage is a wholly owned subsidiary of Churchill Holdings, Inc.
Churchill Mortgage's notable achievements include recognitions as a "National Top Workplace", "Top Lender" by Scotsman Guide: Residential, an eight-time "Top Workplace" by The Tennessean, one of the "Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" by National Mortgage News and a "Fast 50" company, "Top 100 Private Company" and "Best in Business" by the Nashville Business Journal. For more information about Churchill Mortgage, visit churchillmortgage.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter @ChurchillMtg, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 30, in Utah, U.S.A., Cyrusher donated ebikes to the Logan Police Department. The enthusiastic move was reported by local news in Utah. The Logan City Police Department thanks the generosity of a new local ebike shop-Cyrusher for donating e-mountain bikes to the patrol station.
Logan is considered one of the safest metro areas in the West. Logan, Utah, has approximately 55 violent crimes per 100,000 people. This is in contrast to the most dangerous areas in the Western United States. This is inseparable from the police department that has always defended and protected the citizens of Logan.
Officers engaging in a variety of activities to fulfill the mission of patrol. Patrol vehicles are the most visible. So traffic jams are also most likely to occur in places with dense vehicles or crowds.
Logan City Police Administration Lt. Barry Parslow said his neighbor recently approached him about wanting to donate the ebikes to officers. That neighbor, Jeff Flammer had recently opened a new physical store and distribution center in Logan for Cyrusher, a global cycling company with sites already in France and the U.K.
"I was out in my yard, and Flammer rode by on his ebike," said Parslow. "He and his family ride ebikes a lot, and he approached me and said they wanted to provide the police department with some ebicycles."
Last week, Flammer showed up at the police department to formally give officers the two mountain bikes. The donated Cyrusher XF690 Maxs is a multifunctional fat tire foldable ebike and retails for around $2,000, for both on and off-road use. The yellow and black painted frame can also be folded in half to make them a bit more compact. It is convenient to carry but can save space by placing it anywhere.
Cyrusher XF690 Maxs
The Cyrusher XF690 Maxs are fitted with 4-inch wide fat tires, which can reach up to 26mph and travel over 50 miles on a single charge, Enable the police to patrol and dispatch the police faster in dense crowds and complex terrains, especially in the face of some special situations, riding ebike can make quicker responses, arrival time can be reduced better compared to police cars, and, as we know, every second saved can also mean a life saved.
Maybe more importantly than the time saved by the speed at which these ebikes can propel polices along is the pedal assist function found on Cyrusher ebikes. The pedal assist function means that these ebike polices will not be pedaling furiously to get through the sand on the beach or running miles down the boardwalk like foot polices have to. Instead, the pedal assist function means that these folk will be able to travel at full speed, 26mph, without hardly breaking a sweat, meaning that they can arrive at the location with a clear mind, ready to address the situation at hand.
Parslow said the new motor-assisted bicycles will allow officers to travel faster in unique circumstances. The bikes will be particularly valuable when patrolling large gatherings of people.
"We plan to use them at parades to help keep crowds back and safe, so the floats can go by and everybody can have a great time. We have special events during the fireworks at Willow Park, around Independence and Pioneer day celebrations. I believe these ebikes will be of great help to us. Activities like this are always crowded, and in the event of an accident, we must rush to the location in the shortest possible time. The XF690 Maxs will help us keep the crowd safe."
Flammer said the Cyrusher bikes will allow police to travel quickly, both on and off-road. They are equipped with hub motors, full suspension, and the hydraulic disc brake system.
"They handle trails and cruising around town," said Flammer. "So anything the Logan City Police Department uses them for will be just fine. And that's what donating ebikes is all about"
According to the report, over 90% of the customers are extremely attractive and supportive of electric bikes, electric scooters, a completely new power bikes, people are very happy to use these ebicycles for a valuable cause.
Flammer said he got involved with Cyrusher when he started looking to buy e-bikes for his family. The popularity of pedal-assist bikes is continuing to grow. This is why I chose Cyrusher.
Cyrusher has been manufacturing bikes in Shenzhen, China, for seven years and opened their hub in Logan to increase their U.S. sales base. Their warehouse is located near 700 W. 200 North. In July, they opened a store at 124 S. 600 West to be able to provide customers with test rides and solve after-sales problems. Cyrusher ebikes have been quality tested internationally and meet CE, UL, Rhos, and FCC standards. The Cyrusher brand name is registered and recognized everywhere - in Australia, China, the United Kingdom, Canada, Taiwan, Philippine, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
Electric bikes, motorcycles, and electric skateboards are everywhere on the road. Low-carbon will be closely linked with electric travel. The demand in the European and American markets has exceeded that of ordinary electric bicycles. It shows that this field has entered a stage of rapid development, which will also be the direction of the future market. According to industry data, fat tire electric bicycles have rapidly risen in the past two years.
About Cyrusher
Since 2014, The Cyrusher team has always given back to every customer with meticulous professionalism, relentless efforts, and perseverance. Cyrusher has developed from a small electric bike company to a global company that covers ten countries and has offices in 4 countries. The Brand Vision is to bring amazing personalized mobility tools to people around the world; no matter where you are, Cyrusher can bring you a new active and healthy lifestyle, not limited to ordinary ebikes, pioneering infinite possibilities!
If you are interested in Cyrusher electric bikes, you can find more information about Cyrusher at the following link.
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US official website: www.cyrusher.com
UK official website: www.cyrusher.co.uk
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PHOENIX (AP) — Monty Williams now has the honor that his Phoenix Suns players have been clamoring that he receive for two years: NBA’s Coach of the Year.
Good luck getting him to take credit.
“I’ve often said about my life that God knocks the ball out of the park and I get to run the bases,” Williams said. “Yeah, my name goes on the plaque, but my name represents a lot of names.”
The 50-year-old Williams won the award on Monday after leading the Suns to a franchise-record 64 wins during the regular season. They were NBA’s best team by far, finishing with eight more wins than any other team.
Williams joins Cotton Fitzsimmons (1988-89) and Mike D’Antoni (2004-05) as coaches who have won the award with the Suns.
The runner-up to New York’s Tom Thibodeau last season, Williams was the runaway winner this time. He received 81 of 100 first-place votes from a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters, finishing with 458 points.
Memphis’ Taylor Jenkins was second with 17 first-place votes and 270 points. Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Boston’s Ime Udoka also received a first-place vote.
Williams is known for his calming presence on the sideline and tight relationships with players. He was brought to Phoenix in 2019 to rebuild a franchise that had been among the worst in the NBA over the previous decade and quickly delivered, especially once 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul signed with the Suns in 2020.
Williams said bonding with his players and their families has been rewarding.
“It’s probably more important than everything that we do, from the X’s and O’s to the drills, to even playing games,” Williams said. “I’ve probably lost out on jobs because people thought I was more interested in the relationship piece than the competition piece. I think they both go hand in hand.”
Paul and fellow All-Star guard Devin Booker both posted on social media earlier Monday that Williams had won the award, even though no official announcement has been made.
Said Booker on Twitter: “Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has been voted the NBA’s COY, book tells sources. A formal announcement is expected later today.”
Paul added: “WD WS…Congrats Coach Mont on Coach of the Year!!” The WD WS reference is a motto for the Suns, which means well done is better than well said.
Phoenix won a franchise-record 18 consecutive games from Oct. 30 to Dec. 2, including a 16-0 record in November. That was tied for the second-most wins in a month without a loss in NBA history, trailing Atlanta’s 17-0 record in January 2015.
Williams led the Suns to the NBA Finals last season, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. They are currently tied 2-2 with the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals.
This is Williams’ second head coaching job in the NBA. He led the New Orleans Pelicans for five seasons from 2010 to 2015, making the playoffs twice, but was fired after being swept in the first round of the playoffs in 2015.
Paul played for Williams during part of his tenure in New Orleans. The two reunited in the desert and have had considerable success.
Both are still searching for a title, but have learned to enjoy the smaller victories along the way.
“We all want to win a championship, and yet there are some things we do along the way that you can try to enjoy to the best of your ability,” Williams said. “But you’re still focused on how you get there. It’s these opposing deals at times. You want to enjoy it, but you’re pounding the rock.”
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), relating to its proposed acquisition by MasTec, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, IEA shareholders are expected to receive 0.0483 shares of MasTec and $14.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information:
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An independent report commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety detailed multiple breakdowns in procedure and "inadequate coordination" at times during the protests and violence that followed the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
The report also found that state law enforcement used tactics that were often perceived as escalating the situation, law enforcement allegedly unlawfully arrested journalists, participating law enforcement agencies followed different training and rules of engagement that at times counteracted each other, and "on several occasions" law enforcement did not successfully differentiate between lawful and unlawful protestors.
The report was conducted by Wilder Research, a Minnesota-based research group contracted by the state to "conduct an independent, external review of the State's response to the civil unrest and rioting." The findings were publicly released in a 129-page report Thursday.
The purpose of the state-commissioned review was not only to find out "What the state did well and did not do well" during the unrest, but also to provide recommendations for how to better deal with similar circumstances in the future.
Miscommunication and escalation
In regard to working with the Minneapolis Police Department, a portion of the report read, "A state official recalled, 'we would be trying to implement containment, and then they would come through and just disperse everybody. So we were basically working against each other.' This resulted in a reluctance to share resources and work in a unified way to address public safety."
The report continued, "A state official reported, 'I recognized other behaviors that were concerning to me like the MPD's use of chemical munitions. When they came to me and asked for additional chemical munitions, because they were running out, I told them no. I wasn't willing to do that because I didn't feel like their use of it was judicious and appropriate.'"
It was state law enforcement, however, that arrested the CNN crew reporting on the morning of May 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. In one area of improvement listed in the report, it said that "law enforcement allegedly unlawfully detained, arrested, or inappropriately used crowd dispersal methods on journalists."
"There were several instances of journalists alleging they were being exposed to irritant or inflammatory agents, often referred to as tear gas, and other crowd dispersal methods and were wrongfully detained or arrested by law enforcement (it is unclear if it was state or local jurisdictions) despite displaying legitimate media credentials," the report read.
One "media representative" cited as part of the report said, "They would arrest people who were clearly identified as established media. We're not talking about fringe, blogger media. We're talking about established [media outlets]."
Regarding coordination, part of the report read, "Both state-level officials and MPD representatives expressed frustration at the lack of communication between leadership at the MACC [Multi-Agency Command Center] and Minneapolis' emergency operations center."
"This led to several challenges, including the initial use of competing law enforcement strategies," it continued.
Another major "area of improvement" named by the report was state tactics that were "often perceived as escalating."
"The State Law Enforcement's actions on the ground during the unrest were largely viewed as antagonistic, unhelpful, and counterproductive to bringing about calm and community safety," according to "the majority of community members and business owners who participated in this review."
The report contained several recommendations to improve the state's response to future civil unrest. On the issue of escalation, part of the report read, "Riot gear and less lethal munitions should not be visible to protestors unless law enforcement officers are under imminent threat and intend to use these weapons against the crowd. DPS should discourage law enforcement from donning riot gear unless the safety of responders is in jeopardy."
"A show of force by law enforcement can incite fear and aggression among protestors," it continued.
Among all the recommendations, there were three deemed "critical": strengthening multi-agency coordination systems, improving coordination and relationships with local jurisdictions and the media, and leading efforts to address tensions between law enforcement agencies and communities through intentional trust-building efforts, education, and police accountability and transformation.
The wide-ranging report also noted strengths in the response from the state to the unrest, including that the State Patrol, the Minnesota National Guard, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources mobilized quickly and worked with other agencies effectively to protect critical infrastructure and human life, included elected officials in briefings, enforced effective curfews "despite being controversial," and more.
Agencies are reviewing report
In response to the report, Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington wrote a letter Wednesday to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that read in part, "The Department of Public Safety is committed to a culture of continuous improvement. In addition to the findings of this report, other external reviews, and our internal after-action findings, we are committed to community discussions and meetings with Wilder to review the findings and continue to find ways to improve and build trust."
Harrington also wrote that the department will "continue to push forward a community-based public safety approach in all our work as well as legislative proposals this session. Our work is not done."
The City of Minneapolis is reviewing the report, Sarah McKenzie, a spokesperson for the City of Minneapolis, wrote to CNN.
"The City is also focused on implementing recommendations from the after-action report by Hillard Heintz, which was presented to the City Council earlier this month. The City hired the security risk management firm to review the City's response to civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd," it continued.
The report by security risk management firm Hillard Heintz -- published on March 7 -- found widespread chaos and poor communication among city leaders that contributed to an unorganized police response to the violent unrest that later spread across the country.
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Virginia-based leader in home warranty products complements PCF Insurance's growing real estate and construction sector.
LEHI, Utah, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced today its acquisition of Professional Warranty Service Corporation (PWSC), a specialty insurance and home warranty company based in Chantilly, Virginia.
Founded in 1995, PWSC is a nationally recognized provider of risk management solutions specializing in the new home construction and property management industries. As a managing general agent (MGA), PWSC provides expertise, products and services to builders, insurance carriers, brokers, agents, property management firms, homeowners, and renters. PWSC offers a complete line of structural and appliance warranty products and solutions for property managers and residential builders.
"We are excited about the addition of PWSC to the PCF family," said Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of PCF Insurance. "PWSC has an impressive record of building unique and meaningful warranty-based risk management solutions for home builders, institutional investors, and property managers. Their innovation and commitment to mitigating risk aligns with a holistic solutions approach that is core to PCF's value proposition and will be beneficial to other Agency Partners and clients within the PCF network."
The partnership enhances PCF's portfolio of offerings, deepens its presence in the real estate and construction industry and adds to the company's capacity to deliver specialty risk management solutions. The landmark deal with PWSC is emblematic of PCF's strategy to partner with exceptional business leaders who possess a proven track record of growth and success, are highly entrepreneurial, and have ambitions to pursue an aggressive expansion strategy.
"Joining the PCF family allows PWSC to continue its long tradition of combining insurance and warranty services to bring complete risk management solutions to high-risk industries," said Tyler Gordy, President and CEO of PWSC. "We are confident this partnership will yield new opportunities to bring innovative solutions to our clients and accelerate our growth."
PCF Insurance did not disclose the terms of the deal.
To date in 2022, PCF Insurance has completed or has under letter of intent 66 acquisitions, continuing its industry-leading M&A pace.
About Professional Warranty Service Corporation (PWSC)
For nearly 30 years, PWSC has protected home builders and home buyers with groundbreaking solutions. As the housing market has changed and industry needs have evolved, so has PWSC. What began in 1995 as a small company primarily offering builder warranty administrative services has led to a complete line of programs for new homes and rental properties. PWSC has protected over two million since inception. Learn more at pwsc.com.
About PCF Insurance Services
Headquartered in Lehi, Utah, PCF Insurance Services is a leading full-service consultant and insurance brokerage firm offering a broad array of commercial, life and health, employee benefits, and workers' compensation solutions. A top 20 U.S. broker, PCF Insurance's agency-centric operating model and entrepreneurial environment support its tremendous growth profile, offering partners alignment through equity ownership, significant leadership incentives, and resources to over 2,500 employees throughout the U.S. Learn more at pcfins.com.
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- Industry-Leading Investment by RV Retailer in RVTI Tech Training
- RV Retailer Techs to have Access to RVTI Training Resources and Certifications for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) announced it has renewed and enhanced its partnership with RV Technical Institute (RVTI) to provide all RVR techs with access to RVTI standardized training, curriculum, and certification resources through RVTI's Authorized Learning Program.
Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are pleased to announce major enhancements to our partnership with RVTI to deliver training and certification for our service technicians across the RV Retailer family of stores. This investment by RVR in tech training will support the continued growth of our service and parts business. RVR leads the industry with the most service technicians enrolled for RVTI training and the most Level 1 certified service technicians in the industry in just over a year."
"RV Retailer's commitment to training and developing has been incredible, from its dedicated service training centers to the recent appointment of Jon Ferrando to the Board of RVTI, RV Retailer has shown relentless focus on delivering exceptional service at its 94 locations across the nation," said Curtis Hemmeler, Executive Director of the RV Technical Institute. "It is no secret that the industry faces a shortage of service technicians to support the record number of RVs on the road. RV Retailer is a critical partner to the RV Technical Institute in the efforts to address this shortage and is making a significant difference through their focus on training and developing new service technicians."
"The renewed partnership with RVTI expands our commitment to train our 700+ service technicians. This program coupled with our tech apprenticeship program, on-site tech training, and virtual leaning modules helps our service technicians gain the knowledge and experience needed to grow their careers," said Chris Glenn, RV Retailer's Vice President of Service and Parts Operations.
Created by top RV industry experts, RVTI offers the only industry-wide training program and career path for RV technicians. The career path includes four levels of certification, from a Level 1 Certified Pre-delivery Inspection Technician all the way to a Level 4 Certified Master Technician.
Taylore Elliott, RV Retailer's Chief Human Resources Officer added, "This investment in our people provides RV Retailer service technicians with the opportunity to receive RVTI's training and certification at no cost to the employee and allows RV techs to advance their skills and build a career. We are committed to having all of our service techs certified this year as part of this program."
Under the terms of the new partnership and investment by RV Retailer, service technicians employed by RVR will have access to all RVTI training material at no cost to the service technicians. This includes all materials, unlimited testing, and access to self-paced online programs, as well as a comprehensive training portal and individual profiles to track their personal certifications in the portal.
To learn more about RV Retailer or RV Technical Institute, please visit www.rvretailer.com or www.rvti.org.
About RV Retailer, LLC
RV Retailer, LLC is a leading recreational vehicle retail company in the United States with a focus on providing an outstanding experience for recreational vehicle customers in new and used sales, service and parts, and customer financial services. RV Retailer has 94 RV stores in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming. Regional store brands include: RV One Superstores, Motor Home Specialist, ExploreUSA, Sonny's Camp-N-Travel, Cousins RV, Camper Clinic, Lifestyle RVs, Family RV Group, Northgate RV, Tom's Camperland and Blue Dog RV, which sell a wide range of new and used RV brands with thousands of RVs in inventory.
RV Retailer is led by co-founders Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John Rizzo, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Jon Ferrando and John Rizzo were instrumental in building America's largest automotive retailer from start-up to over $20 billion in revenue. RV Retailer's leadership team has over 250 years of automotive and RV retail industry experience.
About RV Technical Institute
The mission of the RV Technical Institute is to provide world-class training for RV maintenance and repair that will reduce the RV industry's shortfall of trained RV technicians. The RV Technical Institute's gold standard training and curriculum was developed by top RV industry experts and is the only industry-wide RV technician certification. Training is available directly from the RV Technical Institute through in-person classes or the self-paced online program and through our network of Authorized Learning Partners.
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Liverpool win takes Premier League title race to the last day
By Aimee Lewis, CNN
And still there is hope for Liverpool.
A come-from-behind 2-1 win against Southampton on Tuesday night means Jurgen Klopp’s men have a chance of winning the English Premier League this weekend.
It is, as Klopp himself said after the match, “not likely but possible” as Manchester City, the league’s leader, is a point ahead and can secure a third title in four seasons if it beats Aston Villa at home Sunday.
But Villa is managed by Liverpool’s celebrated former captain Steven Gerrard and playing a part in helping Liverpool secure its 20th top-flight title would be redemption for a man who never won the league with his hometown club. That would be the sort of fanciful story written by a Hollywood scriptwriter, but stranger things have happened in football.
After all, at the start of the year, Liverpool trailed City by 14 points — but 15 league victories and two draws in the league since January 15 have given the Reds a chance of a second title under Klopp.
“If I was in the other situation, then I don’t feel like I am champion already. From my point of view, in second, you are thinking that, of course, City will win that game. But it is football,” Klopp told reporters.
“So many things happen during this second part of the season. I think if we would become champions it would be deserved as well, but for that we have to win and then we have to see.”
Liverpool must focus on its next match, in beating Wolves at Anfield, and hope Villa plays its part in maintaining Klopp’s quest for the quadruple — securing all three domestic trophies and the Champions League.
It bodes well for Klopp that he made nine changes to the team which beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Cup final Sunday and still overcame Southampton away.
Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip scored for the Reds at St Mary’s after Nathan Redmond had given Southampton an early lead.
“I saw incredible performances,” said Klopp.
“I’m so happy about the performance. These boys. [It’s] like having Ferraris in the garage and you let them out and they directly do it like this.”
Liverpool has two games remaining in what could be an incredible season. First, there is Wolves and then the Champions League final against Real Madrid at the end of the month.
Two trophies — the League Cup and FA Cup — already won, two possibly still to come.
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Yakima growers worry about cold snap impact on fruit crop
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A hovering arctic jet stream has brought biting cold, snow, rain and hail that is concerning growers across central Washington’s Yakima Valley. The Yakima Herald-Republic reports grower Mike Saunders with Apple King—Pro Orchard Management said orchards were laden with snow on Wednesday, an unusual sight. Freezing temperatures began early this week with another cold snap expected next week. Growers have been using wind machines and smudge pots to warm the apple, pear and cherry orchards. Washington State Tree Fruit Association spokesperson Tim Kovis says the trees there are in bloom but the cold is keeping the bees from pollinating, which is the biggest concern. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/04/15/yakima-growers-worry-about-cold-snap-impact-on-fruit-crop/ | 2022-04-15T20:39:40Z |
Gold Award for Branded Content Craft- Writing, and Silver Awards in Four Other Categories
SALT LAKE CITY, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the maker of Canvas, today announced that it won five Telly Awards for outstanding video production for two new videos at the prestigious 43rd annual awards competition.
The video "Education for All," which highlights Instructure's Higher Ed offerings, was recognized for excellence in three categories:
- gold for branded content: writing
- silver for branded content: corporate image
- silver for branded content: diversity and inclusion
This compelling spotlight on a diverse group of individuals in various life circumstances challenges the educational status quo and powerfully emphasizes Instructure's point of view that transformational learning experiences should be available to everyone.
The video "The Ah Ha Moment," which captures Instructure's belief that K-12 educators can have an immeasurable impact on the lives of their students, won the following awards:
- silver award for branded content: promotional
- silver award for branded content: directing categories
The video follows an elementary school student that struggles to understand a concept. Her attentive teacher recognizes her individual needs through the use of Instructure's Learning Platform. The teacher enlists the help of her family and helps the student develop a life-changing love of learning.
Both videos were written and directed by Joey Daniel, Instructure's Senior Manager of Video Production, and Paul Levitt from 3 Arts Entertainment.
"We're so honored to be recognized along with the most talented professionals in the video production industry," said Michelle Suzuki, Instructure's SVP of Marketing. "Instructure's mission is to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. These inspirational videos connect that mission to our daily work through meaningful, emotionally powerful stories that underscore the importance of lifelong learning. I'm proud to work with such dedicated, talented marketing professionals."
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by the Telly Award Judging Council, a group of over 200 leading video and television experts from some of the most prestigious companies in entertainment, publishing, advertising, and emerging technology.
ABOUT INSTRUCTURE
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
CONTACT:
Brian Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
801-610-9722
brian.watkins@instructure.com
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Experienced technology-driven innovator aims to position and accelerate the company's first-of-its-kind surgical technology platform
RIVERDALE, Md., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medcura, Inc., a commercial-stage life science and medical device company, has appointed James (Jim) Buck as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A globally connected leader, Buck has been serving as Director at Medcura since 2018 and now fully steps into the CEO role with more than 25 years of highly relevant career experiences. From novel and ambitious start-ups to the world's largest healthcare companies, Buck has successfully developed and commercialized numerous innovative medical technologies.
"Jim is just the sort of proven powerhouse Medcura needs at this point in time to accelerate our first-of-its kind surgical technology platform," said Larry Tiffany, Medcura's current CEO. "Equipped with remarkable skillsets, fresh strategies and rich expertise, Jim is taking the helm at an exciting time, when our cutting-edge, easy-to-use and disruptively affordable hemostat is positioned to become a surgical standard. I have no doubt Jim will usher in a new phase of growth for our front-line company in ways that will benefit surgeons, patients, the military, and consumers alike." Tiffany exits his CEO post at Medcura after more than five years of building the Company from concept to initial commercialization and will continue full-time with the Company as Executive Director and Chairman.
Buck's track record of leading world-class teams with next-generation technologies includes transforming businesses for long-term success and profitability. With a background in optimizing products for several high impact device companies, Buck is confident he can successfully lead Medcura through its next rapid value creation stages with a keen focus on its lead surgical product and platform that are likely to include other notable and valuable product embodiments, applications and innovations.
"Medcura is a company on the move with a very bright future," said Buck. "Our proprietary biosurgical gel technology has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to reliably arrest difficult-to-control surgical bleeding with industry-best and disruptive economics in numerous challenging pre-clinical models. Our technology's inherent versatility permits platform expansions into highly differentiated product solutions, best illustrated in our new surgical and consumer product applications. I'm excited to guide Medcura through this next phase of rapid growth as we pivot to regulatory approvals for high-value implantable products and global commercialization."
Prior to taking on this role at Medcura, Buck served as the President and CEO of cancer imaging innovator ClearCut Medical. Prior to ClearCut, Buck was President and CEO of globally recognized heart valve therapy developer, Mardil Medical. Previously, he was also the VP of Marketing & Business Development at one of the biosurgical industry's most successful new technology companies, Closure Medical. There, Buck directed the product-mapping strategy and execution for a breakthrough surgical sealant and adhesive technology, acquired by global healthcare leader, Johnson & Johnson, for more than $370 million. He also served in multiple management and executive roles at cardiac medical device leader St. Jude Medical, Inc. for more than a decade after earning a master's degree in business from Northwestern University.
At Medcura, Buck will guide a growing team to bring needed solutions to the operating room and beyond. Together, Buck and Tiffany present a combined depth of commercial, financial and regulatory experience in growing and scaling businesses, R&D, as well as developing and manufacturing FDA-cleared medical devices. With such strengths, Medcura has seen recent success in launching its consumer products line, the accelerated scaling of its manufacturing processes and numerous continued clinical and preclinical demonstrations of safety and efficacy across its multiple verticals while validating surgical preclinical models.
About Medcura
Medcura is a commercial-stage life science and medical device company developing versatile hemostatic products for surgical, military, and consumer applications. The company combines the use of safe, inert ingredients with proprietary chemistry to address large and unmet market needs. Medcura's mission is to continue the development and commercialization of a broad range of game-changing hemostatic and wound treatment products, including its breakthrough military device, LifeFoam™ which is leading the expansion of Medcura's technology platform into internal use. For more information about Medcura, visit medcurainc.com.
Media Contact:
Nisha Patel, 864-384-2403
Inspire Agency on behalf of Medcura
npatel@inspire-agency.com
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA today released the results of a national survey exploring parents' current mindsets related to COVID-19, in-person learning and mental health. The survey, which included more than 2,500 parents and guardians with children in grades K-12 in public schools, was conducted in April 2022 by Edge Research. This is the third in a series of surveys commissioned by National PTA and supported by the CDC Foundation, including one reported in January 2022 and one reported in September 2021.
Key findings of the latest survey show:
- Parents and their children have adapted to living with the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite believing the country still has a long way to go, parents have also grown more comfortable with their children being in school.
- Parents of color remain more cautious about where the country stands with the pandemic, and their COVID-specific worries about their children being in school remain significantly stronger than the perspectives of White parents.
- The emotions of both children and parents are trending in a positive direction, and parents reported this year going very/pretty good for their child regarding academics, social experiences and emotional/mental health.
- Parents believe the 2022-2023 school year will be even better.
"From the first through the third survey, we have seen a positive progression in parents' mindsets related to COVID-19, in-person learning and both their own and their children's mental health," said Anna King, president of National PTA. "The survey results are an encouraging sign that schools have been and will continue to be able to address needs and concerns of families as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and planning begins for the 2022-2023 school year."
In the survey, 51% of parents reported they believe the worst part of the pandemic is over, but the country still has a long way to go. Overall, 43% of parents reported being very comfortable with in-person learning, though Black parents were less comfortable compared to White and Latino/a/x parents, and 80% of parents reported they think the 2022-2023 school year will be better. The survey showed an increase in the number of parents who reported both themselves and their child feeling happy, excited, safe and calm. The survey also showed a decrease in the number of parents who reported both themselves and their child feeling anxious, frustrated, angry, sad and confused.
"These findings are hopeful; they highlight the resilience of children and families," said Dr. Kathleen Ethier, Division of Adolescent and School Health Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "They also provide valuable insight into areas where we can continue to partner with schools to ensure that all students feel safe, supported and connected at school. Students and their families need that support more than ever."
Most parents surveyed (88%) indicated they are comfortable with children learning social skills like respect, cooperation, perseverance and empathy in schools. Almost as many parents (76%) support schools teaching social and emotional learning. While most parents (over 60%) say they are following debates over curriculum and what topics should be taught in schools, only one-in-four indicate they are doing so very closely.
"Understanding parents' views about their children's health and overall well-being is essential to protecting all of our schoolchildren all of the time, including during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. "As the pandemic continues to evolve, it is vital that schools, teachers and administrators, parents and their children follow the best available guidance from our nation's public health protection experts."
As in-person learning remains vital to ensure the continuity of education for every child and to support children's success socially and emotionally, National PTA will host a symposium on maximizing in-person learning on Friday, June 17, at 4:45 p.m. EDT during the National PTA 125th Anniversary Convention. The symposium will feature a two-part panel discussion on how our nation can plan a path forward from the COVID-19 pandemic and how parents and caregivers can support student safety and well-being with key officials from the Administration; American Academy of Pediatrics; Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL); and National PTA's Healthy Minds Ambassador. Among the key officials will be U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy and Timothy Shriver. The symposium will be moderated by NBC News Correspondent Rehema Ellis. The event will be held in-person with livestream and recorded viewing options available, including on National PTA's Facebook page.
"At PTA, we remain committed to meeting parents and families where they are, making sure their voices and perspectives are heard, and providing them with important information, resources and professional expertise," added Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA executive director. "We are also staying focused on safeguarding the education, health and safety of our nation's children and making sure students, families and schools have what they need as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and all the time."
The online survey was conducted by Edge Research among a nationwide sample of more than 2,500 parents and guardians with children in grades K-12 in public school. The survey, fielded in English and Spanish, included oversamples of Latino/a/x parents representing a mix of acculturation levels and Black parents. Data were weighted to be representative of public-school parents in the U.S. The survey was fielded in April 2022.
This project was supported by the CDC Foundation by way of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and as part of a financial assistance award totaling $447,531 with more than 99% funded by CDC/HHS and $2,400, less than 1%, funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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Fabulous Friday, Sunshine and Wind This Weekend
Skies should be rain-free but quite gusty this weekend
Friday morning should dawn clear and cool with lows in the 50s, but strong May sunshine and fairly dry air will allow for highs to reach the low to mid 80s.
Upper level high pressure is building overhead this weekend and this will make for hotter weather Saturday through the middle of next week, daily maximum temperatures should be 90-or-better. Winds will be quite strong Saturday through Monday at 25 to 35 mph; other than that, temperatures and skies look very outdoor-friendly this weekend.
The next shot of rain appears to take shape the middle of next week when a weak cold front slips into our skies.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Friday: Sunny
Saturday: Sunny, windy
Sunday: Sunny, windy
Monday: Mostly sunny, windy
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, windy
Wednesday: 40% Showers
Thursday: 30% Showers
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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- Based on a positive pre-IND meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ceruvia Lifesciences has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to begin a Phase 1 clinical trial of NYPRG-101, a non-hallucinogenic analog of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), being developed for the prevention of migraine.
GREENWICH, Conn., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceruvia Lifesciences, a leading neurotransformational medicine biopharmaceutical company today announced the submission of an IND application to begin a Phase 1, single center, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, single ascending dose study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of NYPRG-101 (2-bromo-D-lysergic acid diethylamide) in healthy adult participants.
NYPRG-101, also referred to in the literature as BOL-148, is a non-hallucinogenic analog of LSD, differing by only one atom. First synthesized at Sandoz by Albert Hofmann in 1957, BOL-148 was used as a placebo in early LSD trials. BOL-148 has been administered to more than 150 humans (126 healthy volunteers and 28 patients) in clinical and experimental settings since the 1950s, with most of the research occurring prior to 1970. In these early studies, BOL-148 was observed to be non-hallucinogenic.
"This is another exciting milestone in the roll-out of our clinical drug development program and builds on our longstanding relationship with Harvard Medical School to investigate the use of BOL-148 to treat headache disorders", said Carey Turnbull, Founder and CEO of Ceruvia Lifesciences. "Migraine, which affects approximately 15% of the population and disproportionately impacts women, is associated with significant psychosocial burden and disability. Results from our IND-enabling pre-clinical toxicology work as well as research conducted with human subjects prior to the 1970s, indicate a positive safety profile for NYPRG-101. We believe that this molecule has great potential to provide meaningful relief to those suffering from migraine."
This Phase 1 single ascending dose (SAD) trial, to be held at a single clinical research site in the United States, will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and effects on neurocognitive functioning of healthy adult participants.
About Ceruvia Lifesciences
Founded in 2017, Ceruvia Lifesciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a mission to improve the lives of underserved patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Founded by Carey Turnbull, Ceruvia is relentlessly focused on the development and commercialization of neurotransformational medicines to deliver meaningful relief to patients suffering from hard-to-treat headache disorders, OCD and substance abuse disorder. For too long, these communities have been poorly understood and under-served. At Ceruvia, we believe they no longer have to live this way. With a long history of partnership with leading researchers at Yale University School of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School, Ceruvia is undertaking clinical research in order to help them return to living their lives to the fullest. For more information, please visit www.ceruvialifesciences.com
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), a leading cloud-based software platform that enables entrepreneurs and established businesses of all sizes to create, market and sell online learning products, announces today that Lisa Shields, a member of the Board of Directors, has stepped down from the Board, effective August 4th.
Ms. Shields was appointed a Director of Thinkific in July 2020. A highly valued board member, she was a guiding force for Thinkific as it went through the IPO process. In this planned transition, Ms. Shields will be focusing on leading Fi.SPAN, where she serves as Executive Chair.
"On behalf of the Board and the whole team at Thinkific, I would like to thank Lisa for her thoughtful and impactful guidance and stewardship as a member of our board," said Fraser Hall, Chair of Thinkific's Board of Directors. "Since joining the Board, Lisa has provided invaluable insight related to scaling and building successful Software-as-a-Service companies, and most importantly providing us the benefit of her experience and expertise in building out our payments solutions."
Thinkific is committed to delivering strong corporate governance, and will continue to bolster its Board of Directors with members who enhance the already deep skill set represented by the existing Board members.
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 earn 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.
This news release includes forward-looking statements and forward–looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are based on Thinkific's current expectations, estimates, projection and assumptions that were made by the company in light of its information available at the time the statement was made and considres Thinkific's experience and its perception of trends. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding Thinkific's commitment towards strong corporate governance; the Company's plans related to the potential addition of a new board director and the expected benefits of the board director's experience and skillset as a member of the board of directors and the expected benefits the board director may bring to position the company for greater success and value creation in the future. Although Thinkific's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. 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.
Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other companies with online learning products and some that are unique to Thinkific. Thinkific's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
Thinkific's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the second quarter of 2022 dated August 4, 2022 and its Annual Information Form to Shareholders dated February 23, 2022 and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available on SEDAR.
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Banker says he warned Vatican about London fund investor
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s longtime investment banker has testified that he repeatedly voiced concerns about a fund that was investing in a troubled London property, but said the Holy See insisted on pursuing the deal even as it lost money. Enrico Crasso said Monday he was very much on the sidelines of the London deal, which is at the center of the Vatican’s big fraud and embezzlement trial. Prosecutors have accused Crasso and nine other people of fleecing the Holy See of tens of millions of euros and of ultimately extorting the Vatican for 15 million euros to get control of the property. Crasso denies wrongdoing and testified Monday that his investments for the Vatican always turned a profit. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/30/banker-says-he-warned-vatican-about-london-fund-investor-2/ | 2022-05-30T19:10:55Z |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Weber lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/weber-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, 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.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear revealed plans Thursday for a review of medical marijuana, signaling he’s considering whether to take matters into his own hands to legalize medical cannabis in Kentucky.
The Democratic governor said he’ll seek grassroots input as his legal team explores his potential options to make medical marijuana legally accessible. He made a direct appeal for Kentuckians to offer their views, It came a week after the latest bill to legalize medical cannabis died in the state Senate after the House passed it. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers.
“I want to be clear, I am for medical cannabis,” Beshear said at his weekly news conference. “I want it done in the right way. And we’re going to be looking at our legal options very closely. And at the same time, we want to hear from you.”
During much of the pandemic, the governor aggressively wielded his executive powers to order restrictions to try to curb the virus’ spread. Those actions eventually triggered strong pushback from Republican lawmakers, who reined in the governor’s emergency powers.
A top lawmaker and the attorney general warned Thursday that the governor risked overstepping his authority by taking executive action to unilaterally make medical marijuana legal.
“The General Assembly is the policy-making body of this state, and we’ve seen the problems that result when the governor tries to circumvent the legislature and make unilateral policy decisions,” Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in a statement Thursday.
Republican Senate President Robert Stivers said Kentuckians should be concerned that the governor “thinks he can change statute by executive order.”
“He simply can’t legalize medical marijuana by executive order; you can’t supersede a statue by executive order because it’s a constitutional separation of powers violation,” Stivers said.
Beshear faulted lawmakers for failing to “get the job done,” saying he’d prefer that the legislature pass a measure legalizing medical marijuana. He said such legislation has strong statewide support, and that Kentucky has fallen behind the majority of states that made medical cannabis available as an alternative to opioid medications.
“I believe it’s my obligation to see what’s possible, given the will of the people and their desire to move forward on this,” the governor said.
Beshear said he has instructed the legal team in his office to analyze potential options for executive action that could create a framework to make medical cannabis available for people suffering from certain medical ailments. In other states, he said, people battling Alzheimer’s, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy and seizures and post-traumatic stress disorder can consult their health care providers to gain access to medical cannabis to help treat their symptoms.
Beshear said he was establishing a medical cannabis advisory team, which will travel across the state to gather public input. Kentuckians also will be able to express their views directly to the governor’s office by sending an email to GovMedicalCannabisAdvisoryTeam@ky.gov.
The governor said the review will span the next couple of months.
“It’s got to be done right,” he said. “And I believe that we have an opportunity to set up the right regulatory framework where we don’t see abuse. And this gives us a chance over the next couple months to be thoughtful. But we will be looking at action and a culmination into some form of action depending on our legal options.”
Cameron said later that it would be premature to comment on the validity of any potential executive action on medical marijuana until the governor disclosed the specifics of his intended action.
Before the GOP-led legislature ended its 60-day session last week, lawmakers gave final passage to a bill to create a cannabis research center to study the use of cannabis to treat certain medical conditions. It was offered as an alternative to the stalled bill legalizing medical marijuana. The legalization bill would have strictly regulated the use of cannabis for a list of eligible medical conditions — including cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy and chronic nausea. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/kentucky-gov-asks-input-weighing-action-on-medical-cannabis/ | 2022-04-22T21:49:11Z |
VILLANOVA DI SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI, Udine, Italy, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LimaCorporate, a leading global orthopedic manufacturer focused on digital innovation and patient-tailored devices, today announces that Massimo Calafiore has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Massimo's appointment follows a thorough selection process that considered both internal and external candidates. Emmanuel Bonhomme, who has led the organization during the last five months as interim CEO, will take on the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Massimo has recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of NuVasive, a global leader in orthopedic spine technology. Before that, he was responsible for the Company's Product Marketing and Commercial Functions, as well as the Company's Business Units, NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, and NuVasive Clinical Services. With more than 20 years of experience in the orthopedic field and extensive knowledge of the global orthopedic markets, he will lead the organization's patient-centric focus and continued investment in innovation and business growth.
Lars Rasmussen, Chairperson of the LimaCorporate Advisory Board, commented: "We strongly believe that Massimo is the right person to lead this new phase of our business. He brings extensive industry experience, excellent strategic and leadership skills and a track record of values-based leadership focused on improving patients' lives. I would like to thank Emmanuel Bonhomme for his dedication as interim CEO and congratulate him on his new role as Chief Commercial Officer."
Emmanuel Bonhomme commented: "It has been a pleasure and an honor to lead LimaCorporate during the last five months as interim CEO and I am very excited to carry on serving our surgeons around the world in my new role. I welcome Massimo as our new CEO and I am committed to supporting him and the Company to continue to enhance LimaCorporate's position in the industry, offering the best and most advanced solutions for our surgeons and patients."
Massimo Calafiore remarked: "I am honored to take on this role as CEO of LimaCorporate. Thanks to our internal talent, know-how, and industry-leading R&D capabilities, I will continue to focus on positioning the company as a global leader in advanced orthopedic solutions. I look forwards to working closely with all the employees and the Leadership Team to continue to serve our surgeons and patients around the globe, as we transform orthopedics, advance patient care, and most importantly, restore the eMotion of Motion in all of our patients.
"I also would like to thank Emmanuel for the passion, energy, and enthusiasm he demonstrated in leading LimaCorporate as interim CEO and the Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity to lead the organization during this new phase of growth, helping patients around the world with our innovative products."
About LimaCorporate
LimaCorporate is a global orthopedic company, focused on digital innovation and patient-tailored hardware, which advances patient-centred care. Its pioneering technological solutions are developed to empower surgeons, and to improve patient outcomes from joint replacement surgery. Its primary focus is on providing reconstructive and custom-made orthopedic solutions to surgeons, enabling them to improve the quality of life of patients by restoring the joy of movement.
Headquartered in Italy, the company operates directly in over 20 countries around the world. LimaCorporate offers products ranging from large joint revision and primary implants, to complete extremities solutions, including fixation.
For additional information on the Company, please visit www.limacorporate.com
Limacorporate spa
Via Nazionale, 52
33038 Villanova di San Daniele
Udine – Italy
t: +39 0432 945511
e.: info@limacorporate.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 7 - 8, 2022, The Alliance makes its long-awaited return to San Francisco for an in-person event extravaganza.
The world's largest companies and most exciting startups will share success stories, experiences and challenges of those positioned at the intersection of product, marketing, sales, and customer success.
Returning to San Francisco will be their popular Product Marketing and Sales Enablement Summits after a two-year hiatus following the pandemic.
And for the first time, its Product-Led Summit and Customer Success Festival brands will grace the shores of San Francisco after successful events held earlier this year in New York, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas.
Completing its events lineup are its C-suite summits dedicated to business-critical roles such as Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Product Officers, and Chief Revenue Officers.
In hosting the summits under one roof, they have the unique ability to offer companies a single place where they can bring multiple departments to upskill, network, learn best practices, and keep up-to-date with the latest tools and tech.
Here are the 8 events they'll be co-locating this September 7 - 8, 2022 at Bespoke in San Francisco:
- Product Marketing Summit
- Sales Enablement Summit
- Product-Led Summit
- Customer Success Festival
- Developer Marketing Summit
- Chief Product Officer Summit
- Chief Revenue Officer Summit
- Chief Marketing Officer Summit
Richard King, Founder & CEO of Product Marketing Alliance, said:
"San Francisco was a real hit for our Product Marketing and Sales Enablement communities in 2019. We have all satisfied our hunger to learn and grow with virtual events during the pandemic but nothing quite beats the chance to network with 100s of your peers.
"We're excited at not just bringing these events back to San Francisco but a huge six more which shows the demand for in-person events for professionals across our product, sales, marketing, and customer success roles.
"We've been to New York, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas to name a few this year but on September 7 - 8, this will be our biggest co-located event to-date and we can't wait to get back to San Francisco."
The Alliance is the world's most forward-thinking professional development platform for high-growth organizations and individuals worldwide.
Through market-leading accredited courses, unrivaled membership plans, industry-shaping reports, thriving communities, and first-class events, we're redefining the way companies access education and scale.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleima, formerly Sandvik Materials Technology, which is expected to be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, today hosts its first Capital Markets Day, in Sandviken, Sweden. At the event, the executive management will present trends and characteristics of the Alleima markets, business, financial performance, and strategic direction.
Alleima advances industries through materials technology. Alleima offers niched and premium products to a wide set of industries and has claimed strong market positions through its leading metallurgy expertise, global reach, and fully integrated value chain.
The strategy is based on driving profitable growth, materials innovation, operational and commercial excellence, and industry-leading sustainability. Through its customer offering and materials expertise, the company is well positioned to benefit from the global transition toward renewable energy. Alleima has also built a solid financial foundation and proven its financial resilience in recent years. Focus going forward is growing the business based on major global trends, such as a large demand for energy and energy production, a strong shift to fossil-free energy and energy-efficiency, as well as a growing and an aging population driving the development of new healthcare technology.
Financial targets (as previously announced)
"Alleima is a global leader in materials technology, a strong customer partner and a driver of sustainability. We are the result of nearly 160 years of collective minds working together. At our first Capital Markets Day, we are delighted to present the exciting journey we have ahead of us, as a standalone company. We plan to further strengthen our market position by offering our premium products, using our fully integrated value chain, our prominent metallurgy expertise, and global footprint. We will grow our business leveraging major global trends, the strong demand for energy and energy-efficiency, the shift to fossil-free and renewable energy, and the need for new medical technology", says Göran Björkman, President and CEO of Alleima.
The Capital Markets Day will be webcasted live starting at 10.30 am CEST on cmd.alleima.com, and a recording of the webcast will be published after the event.
Alleima Capital Markets Day agenda (approximate timings, all in CEST)
10:30 – Welcome and safety
10:40 – Introduction to Alleima: Göran Björkman, President and CEO
11:20 – Financial performance and targets: Olof Bengtsson, CFO
11:50 – Q&A
12:00 – Lunch break
12:45 – Division Tube: Michael Andersson, President Tube
13:15 – Division Kanthal: Anders Björklund, President Kanthal
13:40 – Division Strip: Claes Åkerblom, President Strip
14:00 – Capturing the energy transition opportunity: several members of the management team
14:25 – Q&A
14:45 – Concluding remarks: Göran Björkman, President and CEO
15:00 – End of webcast
15:00 – Guided tour of the steel mill and Surface Technology facilities (for on-site participants only)
Dial in details for the conference call:
Sweden: +46 8 505 583 65
UK: +44 3 333 009 035
United States: +1 646 722 49 57
The first day of trading on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange is planned for August 31, 2022. For detailed information on the company, including the process to distribute the Alleima shares to Sandvik shareholders, please see the prospectus that was published August 4, 2022, on www.alleima.com.
Stockholm, August 23, 2022
Sandvik AB
For further information, contact Emelie Alm, Head of Investor Relations, Alleima, phone: +46 (0) 79 060 8717, or Yvonne Edenholm, Press and Media Relations Manager, Alleima, phone +46 (0) 72145 2342, or Louise Tjeder, VP Investor relations, Sandvik, phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374 or Johannes Hellström, Press and Media Relations Manager, Sandvik, phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008
[1] Adjusted EBIT (operating profit excluding items affecting comparability and metal price effects) in relation to revenues.
[2] Interest-bearing current and non-current debts, including net pension and lease liability, less cash and cash equivalents.
[3] Metal price effect on the operating profit during a particular period from changes in alloy prices arising from the timing difference between the purchase (as included in cost of goods sold) and the sale of an alloy (as included in the revenue) when alloy surcharges are applied.
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Yellen says more shocks likely to ‘challenge the economy’
By FATIMA HUSSEIN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight the possibility of big economic shocks in the future. She adds that downturns are “likely to continue to challenge the economy.” In a speech Thursday at the Brookings Institution, Yellen spoke about the need to build in “recession remedies” to protect the people in the U.S. and around the globe from economic ruin. She drew on the lessons that policymakers learned from the Great Recession to talk about the imperative of getting out of economic downturns “as quickly as possible.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/28/yellen-says-more-shocks-likely-to-challenge-the-economy/ | 2022-04-28T15:44:55Z |
Murphy and Acosta score, Cincinnati holds off Toronto FC 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Ian Murphy and Luciano Acosta scored and Cincinnati held off Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday to open a home-and-home series. The teams will meet again Wednesday night in Cincinnati. Murphy opened the scoring in the 44th minute and Acosta made it 2-0 in the 52nd to help Cincinnati (3-5-1) win for the first time in three games in Toronto. Jesus Jimenez scored for Toronto (3-4-2) in the 65th minute. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/30/murphy-and-acosta-score-cincinnati-holds-off-toronto-fc-2-1/ | 2022-04-30T22:49:24Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple accessory to keep your jacket dry and clean during rain and other inclement weather," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the PLASTIC JACKET PROTECTION COVER. My design would offer a protective shield to safeguard your outerwear."
The invention protects a jacket from inclement weather, dirt, etc. In doing so, it helps to prevent jacket damage due to rain, snow, sleet, etc. It also ensures that the jacket remains dry and clean. As a result, it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a practical and waterproof design that is easy to position and wear so it is ideal for the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-188, 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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SYDNEY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) established a global certificate database to help industry and regulators verify valid accredited certifications across the globe.
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/
Supporters include : https://www.iafcertsearch.org/letters-of-support
3M, AIRBUS, DUPONT, S&P Global, AT&T, Marsh, SATAIR, NUPRESS, EcoVadis, Givvable, Trust Your Supplier, CRIF, FIFO Capital, Givvable, SFDA, US DOE, UNIDO, Natural Resources Canada, IEA - International Energy Agency, IATF - International Automotive Task Force, IAQG - International Aerospace Quality Group, GATAN, Global Harmonization Working Party, Clean Energy Ministerial, Consip, Dental Trade Alliance, ISO Technical Committee, Material Exchange, Quest Forum, EFAC, ABCB, Gattorna Alignment.
IAF CertSearch, currently includes around 650,000 valid Management System certifications from over 150 economies which represent approximately 40% of Management System certifications globally.
World leading organisations have written to the IAF to encourage IAF members to support mandatory uploading of accredited certifications to the database so that it's 100% populated which will provide industry with a reliable and efficient means of verifying the validity of certifications across supply chains and borders. Strong interest has been received from companies seeking to verify ESG related certifications across the globe as they implement net zero strategies i.e. ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 50,001 Energy Management.
IAF members will vote whether or not certification bodies will be required to upload all valid certifications to the database for the purpose of verification on July 4th 2022. IAF has conducted thorough market research to understand the level of interest from industry. So far over 10,000 organisations have participated in surveys indicating overwhelming support for the database to be 100% populated.
People who wish to provide feedback can participate in a 3 questions survey
https://forms.gle/xGmSi9JnxFVdhkM89
Or write letters of support to info@iafcertsearch.org
Supporter Quotes
"On behalf of 3M, I am writing to express our support for mandatory participation in the IAF's global certification database IAFCertSearch. We believe IAFCertSearch is a tool which is greatly needed for effective international and domestic commercial transactions. Whilst the database operates well, it does not include all certifications and therefore cannot be relied upon"
Ranjit Thakur, 3M
Dir, Global Disruptive Technology & Energy Management
"Global trade relies on swift exchange of digital information. Complex global supply chains are commonplace in today's world and so buyers and suppliers expect that certification bodies and accreditation bodies will work together to facilitate digital verification of accredited certification."
Crystal Sharp, DuPont
Global Quality Manager, Dupont
"To ensure that accreditation remains relevant and valuable in this modern world and to reduce technical barriers to trade, we urge you to support the proposal to make the IAF CertSearch Database a mandatory requirement for all certification bodies"
Thomas Kaiser, AIRBUS
Supply Chain & Quality Manager
"In these extraordinary times, we write to you to call for urgent actions to support essential changes to the IAF CertSearch database. "
Beth Ford , AT&T Services, Inc.
Sr. Sourcing Manager
"If IAF's global certificate database is fully populated, accurate and reliable S&P Global can use it to verify ESG related certifications and use this information to support ESG ratings produced by S&P Global ensuring that organisations are recognised for meeting such standards "
Kevin Bourne S&P Global Sustainable1
Managing Director, Head of Investment Research
"IAF's global certificate database is a tool which is greatly needed for the insurance sector; however it can only be used if it is accurate and reliable, therefore it must include all certifications globally."
Paul Johnson, Marsh
Head of Marsh Advisory, Pacific
Why is IAF CertSearch important?
· It helps to facilitate the verification of valid accredited MS certifications around the world, supporting domestic and international trade.
· It helps industry and regulators gain transparency across their global supply chains and networks, reducing risk, improving compliance and governance.
· It improves integrity, awareness, trust and value of accreditation whilst preventing fraudulent and counterfeit certificates.
With over 2,500 certification bodies and 71 IAF MLA signatory accreditation bodies globally, validation of certifications across supply chains can be difficult. The aggregation of certification data in one global database - IAFCertSearch - makes the validation process simple and efficient.
The database also helps organizations demonstrate that organizations in their supply chains meet environmental, social, and governance standards. Verifiers can create watch lists and be alerted if there is a change to the status of a certificate, creating real time information to verifiers, helping them to manage risk across their supply chain or portfolio.
About the IAF
IAF is an association of like-minded organizations dedicated to reducing risk for businesses and its customers by assuring them that accredited certificates may be relied on around the world.
"Certified once, accepted everywhere".
Contact information
info@iafcertsearch.org
Media fact sheet:
IAF Database statistics as at 6th of June 2022
- 648,716 valid accredited certifications
- 1,230 active Certification Bodies
- 70 active IAF MLA Signatory Accreditation Bodies
- Certifications from 162 economies
- Popular standards
- Key Industries: food supply, agriculture, medical, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing
More information
About
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/about/iaf-certsearch
Letters of support
https://www.iafcertsearch.org/letters-of-support
IAF website
https://www.iaf.nu/
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- Net income of $24 million, consistent with prior quarter and 31% higher than second quarter 2021
- Net income of $48 million for first six months of 2022, compared to $37 million for first six months of 2021
- Earnings per diluted common share of $1.73 and $3.43 for the three and six months ended June 30
- Return on average assets of 1.32% and 1.31% for the three and six months ended June 30
- Return on average common equity and return on average tangible common equity of 11.48% and 19.21%, respectively, for second quarter 2022
- Regulatory approvals for Charter merger received
GREEN BAY, Wis., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) ("Nicolet" or the "Company") announced second quarter 2022 net income of $24 million and earnings per diluted common share of $1.73, compared to $24 million and $1.70 for first quarter 2022, and $18 million and $1.77 for second quarter 2021, respectively. Annualized quarterly return on average assets was 1.32%, 1.30% and 1.62%, for second quarter 2022, first quarter 2022 and second quarter 2021, respectively.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $48 million and earnings per diluted common share was $3.43, compared to net income of $37 million and earnings per diluted common share of $3.52 for the first half of 2021. Annualized return on average assets was 1.31% and 1.63% for the first six months of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
On March 29, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement with Charter Bankshares, Inc. ("Charter") pursuant to which Charter will merge with and into Nicolet. Nicolet expects to issue approximately 1.26 million shares of Nicolet common stock and $38.8 million in cash for the acquisition of Charter. At March 31, 2022, Charter had total assets of $1.1 billion. As of July 12, 2022, all regulatory approvals for the Charter merger had been received. The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
"Despite the potential distractions of rate hikes and inflationary pressures, our team has remained focused on serving our customers. This focus has resulted in strong fundamental performance, including good loan growth, across our core customer base," said Mike Daniels, President and CEO of Nicolet. "Our customers continue to show that they are smart and resilient as they have kept their balance sheets strong and remain on solid ground. The partnership between our bankers and customers continues to create the shared success upon which Nicolet was founded."
"Our focus on asset quality and bringing back Ag loan participations have been executed well by our team. Our credit quality remains very strong, and nonperforming assets and charge-offs have declined for the second consecutive quarter. We also repurchased approximately $100 million in previously participated Ag loans this quarter which has helped us deliver on our strategies in the Ag sector. The team has done a good job in a short time," Daniels added.
Executive Vice President Eric Witczak commented, "As with all our merger integrations, we remain as focused on the people side as we do the systems side. We believe that we found some wonderful community-focused people, led by Paul Kohler, that will bring the Nicolet story to life in Western Wisconsin and Minnesota."
The Company's financial performance and certain balance sheet line items were impacted by the timing and size of Nicolet's 2021 acquisitions, Mackinac Financial Corporation ("Mackinac") on September 3, 2021 and County Bancorp, Inc. ("County") on December 3, 2021. Certain income statement results, average balances and related ratios for 2021 include partial contributions from Mackinac and County, each from the respective acquisition date. At acquisition, Mackinac added assets of $1.5 billion, loans of $0.9 billion, and deposits of $1.4 billion, while at acquisition County added assets of $1.4 billion, loans of $1.0 billion, and deposits of $1.0 billion.
At June 30, 2022, period end assets were $7.4 billion, an increase of $50 million (1%) from March 31, 2022, including strong loan growth, partly offset by lower cash and cash equivalents. Total loans increased $295 million (6%) from March 31, 2022, with solid organic loan growth in agricultural, commercial and industrial, and residential first mortgage loans, as well as the repurchase of approximately $100 million previously participated agricultural loans. Excluding the purchased agricultural loans, organic loan growth was 4% from March 31, 2022. Total deposits of $6.3 billion at June 30, 2022, increased $55 million (1%) from March 31, 2022, primarily noninterest-bearing deposits. Total capital was $839 million at June 30, 2022, an increase of $3 million since March 31, 2022, with current quarter earnings partly offset by unfavorable changes in the fair value of available for sale securities and common stock repurchases.
Nonperforming assets were $42 million and represented 0.56% of total assets at June 30, 2022, compared to $49 million or 0.68% at March 31, 2022. The allowance for credit losses-loans was $51 million and represented 1.02% of total loans at June 30, 2022, compared to $50 million and 1.07% at March 31, 2022, reflecting strong loan growth, solid asset quality trends, and negligible net charge-offs.
Net income for second quarter 2022 was $24 million, consistent with net income of $24 million for first quarter 2022.
Net interest income was $55 million for second quarter 2022, up slightly ($1 million) from first quarter 2022, reflecting strong loan volumes and one additional day in the quarter, though still pressured on rates from competitive pricing and the lag in repricing to current market interest rates. Average interest-earning assets of $6.6 billion were down $132 million from first quarter 2022. Average loans of $4.8 billion grew $150 million over first quarter 2022, including both organic loan growth and the repurchase of previously participated agricultural loans, while other interest-earning assets were down $279 million, mostly cash, and average investments were minimally changed. Average interest-bearing liabilities of $4.4 billion decreased $258 million from first quarter 2022, primarily average interest-bearing deposits due to a reduction in retail deposits.
The net interest margin for second quarter 2022 was 3.34%, up 11bps from 3.23% for first quarter 2022. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 13bps (to 3.61%) largely due to the change in mix of interest-earning assets, which shifted to 73% loans, 24% investments, and 3% other interest-earning assets (mostly cash) for second quarter 2022 compared to 70% loans, 23% investments, and 7% other interest-earning assets for first quarter 2022. The cost of funds increased 5bps (to 0.40%) for second quarter 2022, attributable mainly to the repricing of deposits and funding in the higher interest rate environment.
Noninterest income was $14 million for second quarter 2022, down $2 million (11%) compared to first quarter 2022. Net mortgage income of $2 million was down $1 million from first quarter 2022, primarily due to lower gains on sales from declining secondary market volumes. Trust services fee income and brokerage fee income combined decreased $0.7 million (12%) from first quarter 2022, mostly from unfavorable market-related declines. Card interchange income grew $0.4 million (14%) over first quarter 2022 on higher volume and activity. Other noninterest income was down $0.6 million between the sequential quarters mostly due to an $0.8 million unfavorable change in the fair value of nonqualified deferred compensation plan assets from recent market declines, partly offset by $0.2 million higher net loan servicing revenue. Both quarters also included net asset gains primarily related to sales of other real estate owned (mostly closed bank branch locations).
Noninterest expense of $37 million decreased $1 million (3%) from first quarter 2022. Personnel expense decreased $1.5 million (7%) from first quarter 2022, largely due to the offsetting change to the nonqualified deferred compensation plan liabilities and lower health claim experience, partly offset by higher salary expense from the increase in hourly pay or base salary effective at the end of March 2022, which benefitted 67% of our employee base. Non-personnel expenses increased $0.5 million (3%), largely due to $0.5 million higher merger-related expense, $0.2 million higher marketing (timing of marketing campaigns and community support), and $0.2 million higher data processing (volume-based), partly offset by a $0.3 million decline in other noninterest expense from lower costs to carry closed bank branches given the recent sales.
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank, a growing, full-service, community bank providing services ranging from commercial, agricultural and consumer banking to wealth management and retirement plan services. Founded in Green Bay in 2000, Nicolet National Bank operates branches in Northeast and Central Wisconsin, Northern Michigan and the upper peninsula of Michigan. More information can be found at www.nicoletbank.com.
This communication contains non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share, tangible book value per common share, return on average tangible common equity, and tangible common equity to tangible assets, where management believes such measures to be helpful to management, investors and others in understanding Nicolet's results of operations or financial position. When non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the GAAP financial measures, are provided. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)" below. The non-GAAP net income measure and related reconciliation provide information useful to investors in understanding the operating performance and trends of Nicolet and also aid investors in comparing Nicolet's financial performance to the financial performance of peer banks. Management considers non-GAAP financial ratios to be critical metrics with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strengths. While non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of a corporation, they have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.
Certain statements contained in this communication, which are not statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities law. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Nicolet's business plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, including without limitation Nicolet's prospects and pipelines looking strong and business focus moving forward, as well as certain plans, expectations, goals, the expected closing date of the Charter merger as well as the projections and benefits relating to the proposed merger between Nicolet and Charter, all of which are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "aim," "can," "conclude," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "foresee," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "outlook," "possible," "plan," "predict," "project," "potential," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "will likely," "would," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, as well as similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead express only management's beliefs regarding future results or events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of management's control. It is possible that actual results and outcomes may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results or outcomes indicated in these forward-looking statements. In addition to factors disclosed in reports filed by Nicolet with the SEC, risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties for Nicolet with respect to its proposed merger with Charter, that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to: (1) the possibility that the proposed merger will not be completed due to the failure to satisfy one or more of the closing conditions of the merger; (2) the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the proposed merger will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; (3) the risk that integration of Charter's operations with those of Nicolet will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected; (4) the parties' inability to meet expectations regarding the timing of the proposed merger; (5) changes to tax legislation and their potential effects on the accounting for the proposed merger; (6) diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the proposed merger; (7) the challenges of integrating and retaining key employees; (8) the effect of the announcement of the proposed merger on Nicolet's, Charter's or the combined company's respective customer and employee relationships and operating results; (9) the possibility that the proposed merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (10) dilution caused by Nicolet's issuance of additional shares of Nicolet common stock in connection with the proposed merger; (11) the magnitude and duration of the COVID pandemic and its impact on the global economy and financial market conditions and Nicolet's business, results of operations and financial condition; (12) changes in consumer demand for financial services; (13) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions and fluctuations; and additional risks that are discussed in Nicolet's SEC filings. Please refer to Nicolet's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements included in this communication are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to management at that time. Except as required by law, Nicolet does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date the forward-looking statements were made.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Halloween fans, the spooky season is coming up.
If you love decorating your place for Halloween, you are not alone. Just in time to begin preparing for fall and Halloween, Lowe’s has announced a Nightmare Before Christmas collection.
The exclusive Lowe’s Master of Fright collection by Gemmy Industries features giant inflatables of your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas characters including Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein and the Clown with the Tear-Away Face.
Also included in the collection are two inflatable scenes: Sally with Dr. Finkelstein and a full moon mountain scene with Jack and Sally.
The collection will be available at select Lowe’s stores and online at Lowes.com starting Aug. 29. For more information, including pricing, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/lowes-offering-nightmare-before-christmas-halloween-decorations/ | 2022-08-22T20:55:20Z |
A Maryland man who used a lacrosse stick attached to a Confederate battle flag to shove a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in prison, according to a Justice Department spokesman.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper also sentenced David Alan Blair, to 18 months of supervised release after his prison term and ordered him to pay $2,000 in restitution, said William Miller, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia.
Federal prosecutors recommended sentencing Blair to eight months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Blair’s attorney, Terrell Roberts III, asked for a sentence of probation.
Blair, 27, left his home in Clarksburg, Maryland, and started driving to Washington, D.C., after the riot erupted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Shortly before 6 p.m., Blair encountered a line of Metropolitan Police Department officers on the Capitol’s West Lawn and refused to heed their commands to leave the area, prosecutors said.
A police officer’s body camera captured Blair walking in front of the police line and yelling, “Hell naw. Quit backing up. Don’t be scared. We’re Americans.”
Blair was arrested after he pushed his lacrosse stick against an officer’s chest.
The officer responded to the push by striking Blair three times in the head with a baton, drawing blood and giving him a concussion, according to Blair’s attorney.
Approximately 840 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot. Over 330 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor charges punishable by no more than one year imprisonment. More than 200 have been sentenced, including approximately 100 who received prison terms ranging from nine days to over five years.
Blair is one of several Capitol riot defendants who carried a Confederate battle flag that day. The others include Kevin Seefried, a Delaware man who was convicted in June of storming the Capitol with his adult son. Another flag-toting rioter, Matthew Ryan Miller, was sentenced in May to 33 months in prison for assaulting police officers and obstructing an official proceeding.
Blair pleaded guilty in March to a felony charge of interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder, which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment.
In a court filing, Roberts said Blair thought he had the right to be where he was and to “exercise his First Amendment right of free assembly” before one of the advancing officers shoved him.
“The brute force which led to provoking the defendant was not called for,” Roberts wrote.
Blair didn’t enter the Capitol. He told investigators that he went there to “fight Antifa,” not to disrupt Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory, according to prosecutors.
Blair also said he had been trading social media messages with somebody who often made anti-Semitic remarks and “blamed Israel for the world’s problems,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Liebman wrote in a court filing.
“Blair further explained that as a result of these discussions he came to believe the United States was ‘falling apart’ and that he had to ‘stand up’ to communism,” Liebman added.
On Jan. 6, Blair was wearing a skull-themed neck gaiter and a backpack containing a knife with a serrated blade and a roll of duct tape. He told police that he used the duct tape to attach the Confederate battle flag to his lacrosse stick.
Liebman said Blair likely knew that displaying the flag, widely viewed as a symbol of racist hate, would “antagonize any ideological opponent he might encounter.”
Blair, whose mother is from South Carolina, “cared deeply about his family’s heritage,” his lawyer wrote. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/capitol-rioter-with-confederate-flag-gets-5-months-in-prison/ | 2022-07-14T12:13:23Z |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meat District, the creators of high-quality butcher-crafted premium burgers can now be found in the meat aisle of Kroger grocery stores nationwide. To celebrate the new distribution, Meat District is giving away $10,000 in a giveaway contest.
"Our partnership with Kroger, the nation's largest grocery chain, marks a major milestone for us. We're thrilled and honored to be partnering with Kroger," said Zack Leveson, COO of Golden West Food Group. "But more importantly, this partnership means that high-quality meat products will be available to a lot more people nationwide."
Kroger stores will be offering two types of Meat District's fresh burger patties:
"The O.G." - Made from 100% Angus Beef Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib, the O.G. is the perfect mix of meat blended into just the right proportions. Each burger is perfectly tender, flavorful, and juicy.
"Steak House"- This 100% Angus Beef Tri-Tip gourmet burger is topped with our popular garlic peppercorn seasoning.
The seasonal offerings will include The SHAQ Burger which is a half-pound burger patty made with a blend of Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib. And the Hatch Chile Pepper Jack patty is made with the same blend of premium steak cuts of Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib.
Launching in April 2019, Meat District celebrates the Kroger distribution milestone with the brand's 3-year anniversary. This milestone follows Meat District's partnership with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. In a recent social post, Shaq thanked Kroger and spoke about his partnership with Meat District.
"I'm so excited for our Meat District products to be introduced in over 2,500 Kroger stores nationwide," said O'Neal. "Shoutout to the fine folks over there, we're really looking forward to developing this partnership with you.
To celebrate the recent growth, Meat District is introducing a giveaway, The "Best Burger Challenge". A giveaway designed to give burgeoning burger connoisseurs the chance to show off their grill skills in a way that highlights creative cooking and burger assembly. There are no limits to the types of burgers people can create, and Meat District is anticipating some very original ideas.
Customers will be able to take a photo or a video of their creations and upload them to Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok with the hashtags #bestburgerchallenge and #contest while tagging @eatmeatdestrict to be eligible for entry.
- One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be awarded $10,000, a year's supply of Meat District products, and an additional $500 Gift Card to a local grocery store (restrictions may apply).
- Ten (10) other winners will also be given a $500 Gift Card to their grocery store of choice (restrictions may apply).
For those interested in knowing if their grocery store carries Meat District's iconic burgers, a product locator is available on their website. They currently sell an "Ultimate Grilling Pack" with nationwide shipping on their website as well.
Meat District offers Butcher-Crafted Premium Burgers and much more. With chef-inspired recipes and premium ingredients, Meat District unlocks more flavorful choices when it comes to your favorite meats. Meat District promises all the quality and flavor without hormones or antibiotics. Their products can be found at all major retailers and are distributed nationally on a weekly basis and online at Buy.EatMeatDistrict.com.
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The 2022 AFP® Compensation Survey reports a 4.4% annual base pay increase, for all three professional tiers, the largest gain in the past ten years.
BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its 34th year, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Compensation Survey was conducted in February 2022. The survey collected data on total compensation earned during the 2021 calendar year, as well as data on base salaries effective January 1, 2022. Key among the findings was the fact that financial professionals gained an average 4.4% base salary increase in 2022, a 1.5% gain over the previous year. The increase in salary breaks down further as a gain of 4.3% for executive- and management-tier professionals, and a gain of 4.5% for the staff-tier.
Bonuses
In 2021, 69% of organizations awarded bonuses to their employees, unchanged from 2020. Of the three job tiers, executive-tier financial professionals received the largest average bonuses in 2021, which was, on average, $68,494, or 35% of base salary, an increase from the $61,555 reported in 2020.
Benefits
Nearly all organizations (98%) provide health insurance for their employees, and 95% provide dental insurance. For the first time since AFP began tracking paid paternity leave, the percentage of employers offering this benefit was the same as those offering paid maternity leave (58 percent).
Career Advancement
Various factors influence a financial professional's potential for promotion. The primary criterion for
upward mobility is increased job responsibility (cited by 79 percent of respondents). Fifty-two percent of respondents indicated their contribution to department or company profitability impacts their upward mobility
Challenges
Recruiting, personnel issues and staffing was cited by 44% of respondents as the greatest challenge faced in their current role, followed by volume of work (40%) and limited resources (39%).
Resignation trends
Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents report that employees at their organizations resigned from their jobs in the past six months. The primary reason driving employees to resign is dissatisfaction with compensation and benefits, as cited by 51% of respondents. Almost half (47%) indicate that employees resigned due to experiencing burnout and seeking work-life balance. Financial professionals expect these resignation trends to continue in the next 12 months
Curbing staff attrition and building loyalty
An encouraging 67% of respondents reported that their organizations are taking steps to curb staff attrition. Respondents ranked offering a flexible work environment as the most important action employers can take to curb staff attrition and build loyalty.
"Given the extreme struggles within our current economic environment, the increase in base salaries across all tiers of the financial profession is encouraging," said Jim Kaitz, AFP president and CEO. "As the Great Resignation continues, it is important that organizations continue listening — and responding to — the needs and professional wants of their employees."
Comprehensive 2022 AFP Compensation Survey results are available at: www.afponline.org/CompReport/. Responses to the survey came from 1,910 financial professionals holding the 19 job titles tracked and provided salary information for 3,352 incumbents. Any press inquiries, please contact Melissa Rawak, managing director, at mrawak@afponline.org.
About AFP®: Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance.
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Fear over economic volatility tops the list of concerns for retirement savings, according to a new joint poll from Kiplinger and Athene
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent volatility in the markets has altered Americans' perceptions around what it means to have a secure retirement, as three-fourths of respondents say they would like more guaranteed income in retirement than they already have or expect to have, according to a new national poll of retirees and near-retirees by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine and leading retirement solutions company Athene. Interestingly, more pre-retirees express this desire than current retirees do (82% vs 69%).
The survey, fielded by Qualtrics, found fears about a potential recession and uncertainty over the financial strength of Social Security are respondents' top two financial concerns right now, with almost three-fourths (74%) saying they are worried about the impact of each on their retirement. The rising cost of health care (72%) and inflation (71%) closely follow as other top threats cited in the survey.
A majority of respondents (57%) say that having more guaranteed income in retirement would specifically ease their concerns about running out of money. More than a third (34%) say having more would ease concerns over market volatility.
"Retirees with enough guaranteed income to pay their fixed expenses can stay fully invested in the stock market during a downturn," says Kiplinger magazine editor Mark Solheim. "And that can give their investments an opportunity to rebound once the market picks up again."
So how much guaranteed income is not enough, according to the poll respondents?
- Of those already collecting Social Security, more than three-fourths (76%) say it provides 20% or more of their income in retirement; 43% say it provides 50% or more.
- Of those who have a pension, almost two-thirds (63%) say it provides or could provide 20% or more of their income in retirement; 28% say 50% or more.
- Of those who have an annuity, more than a third (34%) say it provides or could provide 20% or more of their income in retirement; but only 7% say 50% or more.
The poll also shows how annuities can help people feel more secure, with the financial freedom to enjoy life more in retirement.
Respondents without any kind of annuity report a higher level of concern across several measures than respondents with an annuity do:
- While 62% of respondents without an annuity are confident they will have enough retirement income to live comfortably, 74% of respondents with an annuity feel that way.
- Respondents without an annuity express higher levels of concern about the impact of inflation on their retirement savings than those with an annuity do (72% vs 66%). They are also even more likely to have already cut back on spending because of inflation (74% vs 63%).
- And they are somewhat more worried about the following long-term threats to their retirement:
What's more, among respondents who are already retired, those with annuity income report being more satisfied with their lives than those without an annuity. Here's how the two groups responded when asked if they agree with the following statements:
- I spend my time doing things I enjoy (88% vs 78%)
- I'm as busy as I want to be (87% vs 75%)
- I have enough money to buy the things I need (86% vs 75%)
- I am enjoying life (85% vs 78%)
- I have enough money to splurge on things I want (59% vs 50%).
"It's no surprise that a majority of survey respondents are worried given the volatility we've seen in equity and bond markets this year and are looking for ways to protect their retirement savings," says Grant Kvalheim, President of Athene and Chief Executive Officer and President of Athene USA. "Americans want to feel secure so they can enjoy their retirement—and an annuity can help them do that."
The poll was conducted by Qualtrics from June 21-24, 2022, with 818 respondents ages 50 or older. Results have a +/- 3.4% margin of error and a 95% confidence level. Additional survey results have been published on Kiplinger.com.
Survey fielded June 21-24, 2022, by Qualtrics resulting in 818 respondents ages 50 or older, roughly split between fully or partially retired and not retired; also, roughly split between men and women. Respondents with less than $100,000 in household net worth (excluding a primary residence) were not included in the survey. Responses may exceed 100% due to rounding or allowance of multiple responses. Margin of error 3.4% with a 95% confidence level.
For more than 100 years, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the company developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. The Kiplinger Letter, launched in 1923, remains the longest continuously published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger created the nation's first personal finance magazine. Today, Kiplinger is part of Future PLC, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Become a fan of Kiplinger on Facebook or Kiplinger.com and follow Kiplinger on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company with total assets of $232.3 billion as of June 30, 2022, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, and Canada. Athene specializes in helping its customers achieve financial security and is a solutions provider to institutions. Founded in 2009, Athene is Driven to Do More for our policyholders, business partners, shareholders, and the communities in which we work and live. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.
Contacts
Alissa Neil
For Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Alissa@alissaneilpr.com
(917) 328-4889
Kelly Woerdehoff
AVP Corporate Communications for Athene
(515) 342-5144
KWoerdehoff@athene.com
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(NewsNation) — Meet the internet’s dad.
YouTuber Rob Kenney has become an internet sensation by giving fatherly advice to those who may not have had a dad to answer their questions. Kenney started his YouTube channel “Dad, how do I?” two years ago during the pandemic, posting “how to” videos demonstrating instructions on things such as how to tie a tie, or change windshield wipers.
“You know, I learned a lot of things the hard way because my dad left when I was 14. I was just trying to pass along some information, trying to download some stuff out of my own head that I learned the hard way,” said Kenney.
Shortly after his internet debut, millions of people subscribed to Kenney’s channel. His account went viral.
“I thought I was just going to help 30 or 40 people. I’ve said that from the beginning,” Kenney explained. “And it’s true. You know, I didn’t start out to switch careers or anything.”
Kenney’s success came to him as a surprise. He even admitted it terrified him that his face was everywhere.
But two years later, he said he’s finally adjusted and feels he has hit his “stride.”
Kenney attributed the popularity of his videos to the pandemic.
“I think there’s a lot of factors. It started out popular, I think, because of the pandemic. I was lonely. You know, we were all kind of cooped up,” Kenney said.
He believes his experience without a dad has helped him relate to the feeling of not having somebody there to walk him through some basic things. This has allowed him to step into that role where he has been able to help others who are in the same position he was. He thought it would be helpful to share his knowledge.
Kenney wrote a book based off his YouTube channel — also titled — “Dad, how do I?” The book helps readers learn how to do things, but also offers advice to dads who may question how they can be a good father to their own kids.
Kenney offered some additional advice on “Morning in America” for dads to take into consideration with their own kids:
“I think forgiveness is a big thing. And it’s a big part of my story. I think kids are pretty quick to forgive you if you ask them for it. Because we’re not perfect. You know, you’re doing the best you can and kids from their perspective. They just wonder ‘Why is dad grumpy today?’ I think it’s good to come back and ask for forgiveness.”
Kenney also suggests dads write a mission statement.
“You know, people do it for businesses, why not do it for when you have your first kid?” Kenney said, “You’re making all these promises and then you know, write it down, so you have something to go back to to keep you on track.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/dad-helps-others-with-how-to-videos/ | 2022-06-18T17:22:37Z |
Duke volleyball player: BYU was slow to respond to racial slurs at game
(AP) - The Duke volleyball player who was subjected to racial slurs during a match at BYU said Sunday that officials onsite didn’t react quickly enough when they were made aware of the behavior during play.
Nor did they adequately address the situation immediately after the match, Rachel Richardson said in a statement posted to her Twitter account.
“No athlete, regardless of their race, should ever be subject to such hostile conditions,” said Richardson, the only Black starter on the Blue Devils team.
BYU banned a fan from all athletic venues on campus Saturday, a day after the match. The fan was not a student but was sitting in the student section.
Richardson, a 19-year-old sophomore from Ellicott City, Maryland, wrote that she didn’t believe the fan’s actions were a reflection of BYU athletes, saying her opponents showed respect and sportsmanship, adding that BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe had reacted quickly once he was notified.
“This is not the first time this has happened in college athletics and sadly it likely will not be the last time,” Richardson said. “However, each time it happens we as student athletes, coaches, fans, and administrators have a chance to educate those who act in hateful ways.”
Richardson also responded to the idea that some people would have liked to see Duke’s team respond quickly, such as by refusing to continue playing in what became a 3-1 victory for BYU.
“Although the heckling eventually took a mental toll on me, I refused to allow it to stop me from doing what I love to do and what I came to BYU to do: which was to play volleyball,” Richardson said. “I refused to allow those racist bigots to feel any degree of satisfaction from thinking that their comments had ‘gotten to me,’ So, I pushed through and finished the game.
“Therefore, on behalf of my African American teammates and I, we do not want to receive pity or to be looked at as helpless. We do not feel as though we are victims of some tragic unavoidable event. We are proud to be young African American women; we are proud to be Duke student athletes, and we are proud to stand up against racism.”
The Duke team released a statement, saying:
“We stand against any form of racism, bigotry or hatred. As a program we have worked extensively to create an inclusive and safe environment where our student-athletes feel heard and supported but are not naive to the fact that there is always work to be done.”
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Company announces new CTO, Vice President of EMEA, and Customer Success SVP to bolster business across all company verticals.
BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeside Software, the leader in digital experience management (DEM), announced the appointment of three new executives as part of its continued commitment to serving the needs of enterprises globally. The company recently hired Elise Carmichael as chief technology officer, Ayelet Elstein as vice president of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) operations, and Guy Lever as senior vice president of customer success. These three new executive team members collectively bring more than 60 years of B2B enterprise software and SaaS experience to Lakeside. All three individuals will serve on Lakeside's executive leadership team and will have global oversight of the company's operations.
"As we execute on our growth strategy, we knew we needed leaders to complement the strong team already in place to drive innovation and change," said David Keil, CEO of Lakeside. "Elise, Ayelet, and Guy are those leaders, and their diverse backgrounds in software engineering, customer success, and sales will ensure that we position ourselves to rapidly scale and attract top talent.
- Elise Carmichael will take the reins of the design, delivery, and implementation of complex and industry-leading DEM solutions as chief technology officer of Lakeside. She joins Lakeside most recently from Functionize, where she served as vice president of product for the test automation-focused big data company. She has spent more than 15 years building high-performance enterprise software teams, working closely with engineering and product groups to deliver highly-trafficked software solutions.
- Guy Lever will lead Lakeside's customer retention and acquisition strategy and drive engagement for existing and prospective customers. He most recently served as the senior vice president of customer experience at Automox and has more than 20 years of experience helping enterprise organizations retain customers and expand revenue streams.
- Ayelet Elstein will lead EMEA operations for Lakeside, spearheading its expansion and strengthening its senior team from the company's new regional headquarters in central London. She joins Lakeside from Amdocs, where she was the global innovation leader, and will manage and scale a team of technology and sales executives. Her aggressive growth plan will be achieved through product and service development aligned with the company's target industries of professional and financial services, manufacturing, technology, telco, and healthcare while strengthening Lakeside's partner program. Lakeside's new EMEA Headquarters is situated in St Helen's Place and sits at the center of London's global hub of innovation for financial services and technology companies.
"With the tech industry's recent struggles, we feel fortunate to benefit from an accelerating market, a strong balance sheet, and an operationally sound business model," said Keil. "This allows us to add depth to our team while our competition is forced to cut expenses and scale back. Our ability to attract leaders like Elise, Ayelet, and Guy validates that we are positioned to lead the DEX market and will be the wise choice for global enterprises to rely on for years to come."
Lakeside Software is a leader in cloud-based digital experience management. Lakeside's Digital Experience Cloud gathers and analyzes data on everything that may impact end-user experience and business productivity and provides the unmatched visibility IT teams need to design and support rapidly changing digital workplaces. Customers use Lakeside's technology to perform end-user experience management, digital workplace planning, IT asset optimization, remote work management, and proactive service desk operations. For more information, visit www.lakesidesoftware.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, to review fourth quarter fiscal 2022 earnings, which will be announced before the market opens on Aug. 24, 2022. The company may also provide other business updates.
The live audio webcast can be accessed through Brinker's investor relations website at https://investors.brinker.com/events/event-details/q4-2022-brinker-international-earnings-conference-call. A replay of the conference call will be available on the website for two weeks after the event and via Thomson StreetEvents for their service subscribers.
ABOUT BRINKER
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili's® Grill & Bar, Maggiano's Little Italy® and two virtual brands: It's Just Wings® and Maggiano's Italian Classics. Founded by Norman Brinker in Dallas, Texas, we've ventured far from home, but stayed true to our roots. Brinker owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two U.S. territories. Our passion is making people feel special, and we hope you feel that passion each time you visit one of our restaurants or invite us into your home through takeout or delivery. Learn more about Brinker and its brands at brinker.com.
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Deloitte's "2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends Survey" (third edition) illustrates the ways people are using connected devices and technology to improve and enhance their lives while fine-tuning the balance between virtual and physical activities
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Key takeaways
- In 2022, U.S. households remain filled with technology devices, however, the numbers of entertainment and smart home devices have dipped slightly. On average, U.S. households now have a total of 22 connected devices, down from 25 in 2021.
- Remote experiences endure even as pandemic effects ease with 45% of surveyed consumers saying one or more household members were working from home at least some of the time (down from 55% in 2021), and 23% reporting one or more household members were attending school from home at least some of the time (down from 43% in 2021).
- Virtual health care appointments remain popular, with 49% of surveyed consumers saying they've attended at least one virtual medical appointment as a patient in the past year.
- More than 6 in 10 students who attended virtual school-from-home over the past year reported their family and classmate/teacher relationships and well-being stayed the same or improved.
- More than half of those surveyed are worried about the security vulnerability of their smartphones (54%) and smart home devices (52%); 40% of users are concerned about data security on their smartwatches and fitness trackers.
- Twenty-four percent of consumers say they're overwhelmed by the devices and subscriptions they need to manage, down from 32% last year. For smart home technology, 27% of users reported these devices add too much complexity to their lives.
Why this matters
Last year, the pandemic created a "societal beta test" that brought more activities and responsibilities into the home, forcing consumers into a heavily virtual world of work, school, health care and even exercise. They added new devices, upgraded networks, and adapted quickly — even if it was sometimes overwhelming. The third edition of Deloitte's "2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends" (CMT), an online survey of 2,005 U.S. consumers conducted in the first quarter of 2022, illustrates how consumers have since adapted to and even embraced virtual approaches and gained experience managing their digital lives.
Consumers look to "master their digital worlds"
This year, fewer people are working and learning from home, leaving some homes less crowded and reducing pressure on people, devices and networks. Consumers are striking a balance between the virtual and the physical; they're optimizing the devices they use and choosing to move forward with the virtual experiences they like best.
- Over the past year, 15% of consumers with home internet upgraded their home internet services to achieve higher speeds and 44% purchased "signal boosters" like Wi-Fi extenders and mesh network equipment to increase coverage throughout the house. A vast majority of these (87%) reported that their new equipment improved Wi-Fi performance.
- Among those who use smart home devices, 68% say the technology helps them feel safer. Among those with a smart thermostat, 69% say their device helps reduce their energy costs.
Consumers appreciate 5G, but many still seek apps and experiences specially designed for 5G
For consumers who are considering their next smartphone purchase, 5G ranks as the third most-important feature, behind battery life and data storage. 5G is the second-most important motivator for the 24% of respondents who are likely to switch mobile providers in the next year (behind "better value for the money").
- Sixty-eight percent of respondents with smartphones less than a year-old report they have 5G capability (up from 56% of respondents in 2021).
- Forty-eight percent of 5G smartphone users say the service exceeds their expectations, and another 45% say it meets their expectations.
- However, 73% of 5G smartphone users want a better understanding of what new things they can do with 5G, and 30% are disappointed by a perceived lack of innovative apps and services leveraging 5G.
Key quote
"Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, it also proved to be a unique opportunity for many of us to dive deeper into the digital tools we were already using and accelerate how we apply them. What we've gleaned from this year's Connectivity and Mobile Trends survey is that consumers are gaining mastery over their digital lives — they are more intentional about which activities they want to take part in virtually and deciding those that are better suited for being there in-person. Our survey also found that some of the virtual and digital necessities people experienced actually had positive impacts on family, education, and health and fitness, juxtaposed against the need for stronger security and data privacy, which will ultimately create additional demand for technology companies."
- Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader
Work-from-home has decreased but remains an important component of today's work life
In 2022, remote work decreased but remains significant. Forty-five percent of surveyed consumers said one or more household members were working from home at least some of the time, down from 55% in 2021, and 47% of employed adults reported they have worked from home personally at least some of the time over the past year. Those with remote working experiences strongly prefer to have virtual or hybrid options for the future.
Ninety-nine percent of those who have been working from home during the past year said they appreciated aspects of the experience. The benefits they valued most were the lack of commute, enhanced comfort, reduced chance of illness, better focus and improved family connections.
- More than 8 in 10 remote workers say their family relationships, professional relationships, and physical and mental well-being have improved or remained the same.
- Seventy-six percent of employed adults who worked from home during the past year prefer virtual or hybrid options for the future, while only 21% want to work mostly or completely in-person.
Perspectives on virtual learning differ with age and experience
Educating from home has decreased more substantially than remote work, but 23% of consumers reported one or more household members were still attending school from home at least some of the time (down from 43% in 2021). Ninety-seven percent of remote learners and parents of remote learners said they appreciated some elements of remote learning. The top benefits are similar to those working from home: increased comfort, reduced chance of illness, lack of commute, better focus, and stronger family ties.
Fifty-one percent of these remote learners felt that the experience improved their family relationships, and more than 7 in 10 said their emotional and physical well-being and relationships with teachers either improved or stayed the same. Their biggest area of concern was relationships with classmates, with 36% saying those relationships had suffered.
Among those surveyed, perspectives on virtual learning differ with age and experience. Fifty-four percent of students 14-17 said they would like to be mostly or completely in-person when the pandemic eases; 46% would like to have virtual or hybrid options. For adult learners, 18 years of age and older, 40% would like to be mostly or completely in-person, and 60% want virtual or hybrid options. We saw a stronger affinity for virtual learning among teens and adults who experienced it over the past year: 41% prefer mostly or completely virtual, another 29% want an even hybrid mix of virtual and in-person, and 28% want to be mostly or fully in-person (teens and adults with remote experience answered similarly).
Virtual health care is here to stay; smartphones and wearables boost fitness
Forty-nine percent of consumers said they attended at least one virtual medical appointment as a patient in the past year — with millennials leading the trend at 59%. Ninety-two percent of consumers now say they're very or somewhat satisfied with their virtual medical experiences — up 10 points from 2021. Respondents said that convenience and ease of scheduling are top benefits of virtual health care, however, consumers did cite ongoing challenges including the lack of face-to-face connection, difficulties collecting vital signs and technology issues, such as issues with connectivity. In addition, smartwatches and fitness trackers continue to grow in popularity with 41% of respondents reporting they personally own a smartwatch or fitness tracker — up two points from 2021 — and 6 in 10 have them in their households.
- At least a third of smartphone users are monitoring their health and fitness with their phones, and 1 in 5 use meditation or mental wellness apps.
- Nine in 10 consumers who own these devices use them to track fitness and monitor health metrics.
- The most common uses are to count daily steps, check pulse rate, count calories/nutrition, monitor heart health and track sleep. More than a third of users get reminders or badges to motivate them to exercise.
Key quote
"Seemingly overnight, the pandemic created a seismic shift in how we use digital tools and technology. While not always seamless, our survey shows that this new, digital-first lifestyle has become more normalized and standardized and is having a positive impact on consumers. However, tech fatigue and frustration with the complexity of managing devices remains a real challenge for users. We're seeing that consumers want to become more deliberate with their digital usage. Tech and media companies should heed this pain point and make controls and limitations easier to manage."
- Jana Arbanas, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. telecom, media and entertainment sector leader
Alleviating consumer concerns
While consumers feel their devices and virtual experiences are having a positive effect on their lives, there are still some concerns around privacy, controlling screen time, and dealing with tech complexity.
- Security and privacy are top of mind - Fifty percent of respondents are worried about security breaches (e.g., hackers stealing personal data) and 41% are concerned about being spied on through their devices. Nearly half (49%) of smart home users are concerned about hackers "taking over" their smart devices (for instance, changing thermostat settings).
- Parents and children both worry about screen time overload - Both parents and children feel the struggle to limit kids' screen time — but children feel the issue more. While 5 in 10 parents struggle to keep their kids' screen time within comfortable limits, 6 in 10 teens, aged 14-17, admitted struggling with their own screen time.
- Tech fatigue remains an issue - One-quarter (24%) of consumers say they are overwhelmed by the devices and subscriptions they need to manage — down from 32% last year. For smart home technology, 27% of users reported that these devices add too much complexity to their lives.
For additional details on the survey, visit here. Connect with us on: @DeloitteTMT; @PaulSilverglate; @JanaArbanas.
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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit the city of Lviv in western Ukraine on Monday, killing at least six people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow’s troops stepped up strikes on infrastructure in preparation for an all-out assault on the east.
Plumes of thick, black smoke rose over the city after a series of explosions shattered windows and started fires. Lviv and the rest of western Ukraine have seen only sporadic strikes during almost two months of warand have become a relative refuge for people from parts of the country where fighting has been more intense.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, vowed to “fight absolutely to the end” in strategically vital Mariupol, where the last known pocket of resistance in a seven-week siege was holed up in a sprawling steel plant laced with tunnels. Russia has repeatedly urged forces there to lay down their arms, but those remaining ignored a surrender-or-die ultimatumon Sunday.
Lviv’s regional governor, Maksym Kozytskyy, said six people were killed and another eight, including a child, were wounded by four Russian missile strikes. He said three hit military infrastructure facilities and one struck a tire shop. He said emergency teams were battling fires caused by the strikes.
A hotel sheltering Ukrainians who had fled fighting further east was among the buildings badly damaged in overnight missile strikes, according to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who put the toll at six dead and 11 wounded.
“The nightmare of war has caught up with us even in Lviv,” said Lyudmila Turchak, 47, who fled with two children from the eastern city Kharkiv. “There is no longer anywhere in Ukraine where we can feel safe.”
Military analysts say Russia is increasing its strikes on weapons factories, railways and other infrastructure targets across Ukraine to wear down the country’s ability to resist a major ground offensive in the Donbas, Ukraine’s mostly Russian-speaking eastern industrial heartland.
The Russian military said missiles struck more than 20 military targets across Ukraine overnight — including ammunition depots, command headquarters and groups of troops and vehicles. Meanwhile, it said artillery hit another 315 Ukrainian targets, and warplanes conducted 108 strikes on Ukrainian troops and military equipment. The claims couldn’t be independently verified.
Gen. Richard Dannatt, a former head of the British Army, told Sky News the strikes were part of a “softening-up” campaign by Russia ahead of a planned ground offensive in the Donbas.
Russia is bent on capturing the Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists already control some territory, after its attempt to take the capital, Kyiv, failed.
“We are doing everything to ensure the defense” of eastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy said in his nightly address to the nation on Sunday.
The looming offensive in the east, if successful, would give Russian President Vladimir Putin a badly needed victory to sell to the Russian people amid the war’s mounting casualties and the economic hardship caused by Western sanctions.
The capture of Mariupol is seen as a key step in preparations for any eastern offensivesince it would free Russian troops up. The fall of the city on the Sea of Azov would hand Russia its biggest military victory of the war, giving it full control of a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and depriving Ukraine of a major port and prized industrial assets.
Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar has described Mariupol as a “shield defending Ukraine.”
The city has been reduced to rubble in the siege, but a few thousand fighters, by Russia’s estimate, held on to the giant, 11-square-kilometer (4-square-mile) Azovstal steel mill.
“We will fight absolutely to the end, to the win, in this war,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal vowed Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” He said Ukraine is prepared to end the war through diplomacy if possible, “but we do not have intention to surrender.”
Many Mariupol civilians, including children, are also sheltering at the Azovstal plant, Mikhail Vershinin, head of the city’s patrol police, told Mariupol television. He said they are hiding from Russian shelling and from Russian soldiers.
There appeared to be little hope of military rescue. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the remaining Ukrainian troops and civilians there are basically encircled. He said they “continue their struggle,” but that the city effectively doesn’t exist anymore because of massive destruction.
The relentless bombardment and street fighting in Mariupol have killed at least 21,000 people, by Ukrainian estimates. A maternity hospital was hit by a lethal Russian airstrikein the opening weeks of the war, and about 300 people were reported killed in the bombing of a theater where civilians had taken shelter.
An estimated 100,000 people remained in the city out of a prewar population of 450,000, trapped without food, water, heat or electricity.
Drone footage carried by the Russian news agency RIA-Novosti showed mile after mile of shattered buildings. Towering plumes of smoke rose from the steel complex on the city’s outskirts.
Russian forces, meanwhile, carried out aerial attacks near Kyiv and elsewhere in an apparent effort to weaken Ukraine’s military capacity ahead of the anticipated assault on the Donbas.
After the humiliating sinking of the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet last week in what the Ukrainians boasted was a missile attack, the Kremlin had vowed to step up strikes on the capital.
At least five people were killed by Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, on Sunday, regional officials said. The barrage slammed into apartment buildings. The streets were littered with broken glass and other debris.
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov, in an impassioned address marking Orthodox Palm Sunday, lashed out at Russian forces for not letting up the bombing campaign on such a sacred day.
Zelenskyy called the bombing in Kharkiv “nothing but deliberate terror.”
Zelenskyy also appealed for a stronger response to what he said was the brutality of Russian troops in parts of southern Ukraine.
“Torture chambers are built there,” he said. “They abduct representatives of local governments and anyone deemed visible to local communities.”
He again urged the world to send more weapons and apply tougher sanctions against Moscow.
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Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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ATHENS -- The University of Georgia Southeast Research and Education Center (SEREC) will host its annual field day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 10.
The annual event is an open house tour of current research projects taking place at the center where College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty will highlight the work they are doing in cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn, small grains and cover crops.
“I always look forward to this day,” SEREC Superintendent Anthony Black said. “It’s an opportunity to meet growers and show them production practices they can apply to improve their own operations and demonstrate how their commodity check-off dollars are being used to fund research that supports sustainable food production.”
Established in 1951 as the Southeast Georgia Branch Experiment Station, the facility's mission was to research agricultural practices on a management scale large enough to accurately assess costs and returns for various commodities that could be adapted to the local soils and dry climate of the upper Coastal Plain region.
Today, the 720-acre facility has more than 60 ongoing research projects, with an emphasis on the efficient use of water.
“It’ll most likely be hot, but attendees will ride canopied trams during the tour with cold water at hand," Black said. "We’ll have a catered barbecue lunch during a noon program that will take place in a covered area with fans, so we do what we can to make sure this is a comfortable and educational event, as always."
Video footage of the 2021 Midville Field Day is available at youtube.com. Topics for the 2022 event will include variety evaluations, wildlife field border management, cover crop management, fertility management, creating pollinator habitats, precision agriculture research and variable rate timing for forage production.
In full, this year’s scheduled presentations and speakers include:
-- Soybean cultivar development for drought tolerance, Zenglu Li;
-- Statewide variety testing program at Midville, Daniel Mailhot and Dusty Dunn;
-- Soil health and fertility, Henry Sintim;
-- Peanut insect pest management, Mark Abney;
-- Soil water holding capacity and long-term cover crop systems, Mary Logan Tostenson, Peyton Sapp and Jason Mallard;
-- Peanut cultivar evaluation, Nino Brown;
-- Fertility management of cotton and peanut, Glen Harris;
-- Peanut breeding using wild species, David Bertioli and Soraya Bertioli;
-- Cotton agronomic research and update, Camp Hand;
-- Pathology Extension and applied research programs, Bob Kemerait;
-- Field efficacy of commercially available Bt cottons, Phillip Roberts;
-- County cotton large-scale variety evaluations, Pam Sapp and Savannah Tanner;
-- Peanut variety evaluations in large and small plots, Scott Tubbs, Wade Parker and Steven Powell;
-- Variable rate liming of pastures and forages, Daniel Jackson;
-- Precision agriculture research at Midville, Wes Porter and Simer Virk;
-- Field border management for quail and pollinator habitat, Jesse Kamp and Chaz Holt
Registration is free online through Aug. 8 or on-site the day of the event. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for Georgia pesticide applicators in categories 10 and 21 and nationwide Certified Crop Advisor credits also will be available.
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Veterans and military spouses living in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are invited to submit proposals to PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) for funding and mentorship
TYSONS, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today announced the launch of the second PenFed Foundation Ignition Challenge presented by MidCountry Bank. The challenge supports veteran, active duty, guard, reserve and military spouse entrepreneurs living in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin by helping them to identify their business impact and goals and providing an opportunity to compete to win funding and mentorship.
"PenFed Foundation's Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) is proud to support veteran-owned businesses across the Midwest through this latest Ignition Challenge made possible by MidCountry Bank," said PenFed Foundation Senior Director of Veteran Entrepreneurs Seda Goff. "Our mission is to provide veteran-owned companies the resources and network to access capital to build and grow their businesses."
Businesses that are at least 50% military-owned and operated may submit proposals via the PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP) website here through May 29. The VEIP Selection Committee will review all proposals and select the top 15 submissions. Participants' descriptions and photos will be posted on the VEIP website, and the community is invited to vote for their favorite business from June 20 through June 29. The top five vote-getters will move on to a pitch competition at MidCountry Bank's headquarters on July 14. The winner will receive $25,000 in funding and a promotional video, while second place will receive $15,000 and third will receive $10,000.
Additionally, VEIP staff will provide coaching and support to the winning entrepreneurs to help each fine-tune their business and help to further position them for future success. Finalists will also receive social media and media training, as well as national promotion. To learn more or to apply to future Ignition Challenges, visit veip.penfedfoundation.org/ignition-challenge/.
Since 2018, the PenFed Foundation VEIP has accelerated more than 350 veteran-owned startups and helped educate over 4,700 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.
About PenFed Foundation
Founded in 2001, the PenFed Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering military service members, veterans and their communities with the skills and resources to realize financial stability and opportunity. It provides service members, veterans, their families and support networks with the skills and resources they need to improve their lives through programs on financial education, homeownership, veteran entrepreneurship and short-term assistance. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has the resources to effectively reach military communities across the nation, build strong partnerships, and engage a dedicated corps of volunteers in its mission. The credit union funds the Foundation's personnel and most operational costs, demonstrating its strong commitment to the programs the Foundation provides. Equal Housing Opportunity. To learn more, visit www.penfedfoundation.org.
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Award Marks Centene's 30th Medicaid Managed Care State
ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that its subsidiary Delaware First Health has been notified of an intent to award by the State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA), to serve its statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs.
Delaware First Health will be one of three managed care organizations that will provide integrated services for physical health, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports through the new contracts for DMMA's statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs including Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus).
"We look forward to building on our nearly 40 years of Medicaid experience to improve health outcomes for Delaware residents and provide better value to the state," said Sarah London, CEO of Centene.
Centene is the largest Medicaid managed care company in the U.S. With the award of Delaware, Centene is entering its 30th Medicaid managed care state, delivering hyper-local care while focusing on provider partnerships, value-based care, and, most of all, improving health outcomes for Medicaid recipients.
"It is a privilege to be selected by the state of Delaware to provide local healthcare services and programs that address social determinants of health and remove barriers to care for Medicaid members across the state," said Brent Layton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Centene. "We are excited to work with the state and providers on proven models of value-based care to deliver transformative healthcare and improve the health of Diamond State Health enrollees across the state."
DMMA's statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus) are expected to commence on January 1, 2023.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also serves several international markets, and contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
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You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from projections, estimates, or other forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, variables and events including, but not limited to: our ability to accurately predict and effectively manage health benefits and other operating expenses and reserves, including fluctuations in medical utilization rates due to the impact of COVID-19; the risk that the election of new directors, changes in senior management, and inability to retain key personnel may create uncertainty or negatively impact our ability to execute quickly and effectively; uncertainty as to the expected financial performance of the combined company following the recent completion of the Magellan Acquisition; the possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the Magellan Acquisition or the acquisition of WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(the WellCare Acquisition) (or other acquired businesses) will not be realized, or will not be realized within the respective expected time periods; disruption from the integration of the Magellan Acquisition or from the integration of the WellCare Acquisition, unexpected costs, or similar risks from other acquisitions we may announce or complete from time to time, including potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or regulators, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; a downgrade of the credit rating of our indebtedness; competition; membership and revenue declines or unexpected trends; changes in healthcare practices, new technologies, and advances in medicine; increased healthcare costs; changes in economic, political or market conditions; changes in federal or state laws or regulations, including changes with respect to income tax reform or government healthcare programs as well as changes with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (collectively referred to as the ACA) and any regulations enacted thereunder that may result from changing political conditions, the new administration or judicial actions; rate cuts or other payment reductions or delays by governmental payors and other risks and uncertainties affecting our government businesses; our ability to adequately price products; tax matters; disasters or major epidemics; changes in expected contract start dates; provider, state, federal, foreign and other contract changes and timing of regulatory approval of contracts; the expiration, suspension, or termination of our contracts with federal or state governments (including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE or other customers); the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings or matters, including, but not limited to, our ability to resolve claims and/or allegations made by states with regard to past practices, including at Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (Envolve), as our pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) subsidiary, within the reserve estimate we recorded in 2021 and on other acceptable terms, or at all, or whether additional claims, reviews or investigations relating to our PBM business will be brought by states, the federal government or shareholder litigants, or government investigations; timing and extent of benefits from strategic value creation initiatives, including the possibility that these initiatives will not be successful, or will not be realized within the expected time periods; challenges to our contract awards; cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents; the exertion of management's time and our resources, and other expenses incurred and business changes required in connection with complying with the undertakings in connection with any regulatory, governmental or third party consents or approvals for acquisitions; changes in expected closing dates, estimated purchase price and accretion for acquisitions; restrictions and limitations in connection with our indebtedness; our ability to maintain or achieve improvement in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Star ratings and maintain or achieve improvement in other quality scores in each case that can impact revenue and future growth; availability of debt and equity financing, on terms that are favorable to us; inflation; foreign currency fluctuations; and risks and uncertainties discussed in the reports that Centene has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This list of important factors is not intended to be exhaustive. We discuss certain of these matters more fully, as well as certain other factors that may affect our business operations, financial condition and results of operations, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Due to these important factors and risks, we cannot give assurances with respect to our future performance, including without limitation our ability to maintain adequate premium levels or our ability to control our future medical and selling, general and administrative costs.
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New facility will expedite the development and production of MMI's Symani® robotic microsurgical system
PISA, Italy, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Microinstruments (MMI) SpA, a robotics company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for patients undergoing microsurgery, today announced the grand opening of its new facility in Pisa, Italy. MMI consolidated locations throughout the Pisa area into a 3,000m² singular site designed to accommodate company growth. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the global 'Center of Excellence' for microsurgical surgical robotics, encompassing development, manufacturing, and administration.
"Our new facility in Pisa marks the beginning of an exciting new era for MMI," said Mark Toland, CEO of MMI. "This new space reflects our focus on innovation, collaboration and growth. The expanded manufacturing center will ensure that we are prepared to address new markets and reach more patients with our Symani System and NanoWrist® Instruments."
The building was fully renovated over 12 months and will serve as the primary office for employees, including a large team of R&D professionals with access to five new advanced R&D labs.
"Working all together in the new facility improves communication and disruptive innovation which is ideal for our research, engineering and clinical efforts," said Massimiliano Simi, VP of R&D at MMI. "With our new laboratories, we are poised to continue the rapid development and high-quality product design our surgeon's have come to expect."
The space was designed to promote teamwork and accommodate the company's fast growth with 40 additional hires expected by the end of 2022. The 900m² state-of-the-art manufacturing center includes a clean room and with the capacity to meet the global demand for at least the next 5 years.
"Our cutting-edge facility touts the most advanced manufacturing technologies and production processes, many of which we have patented," commented Giancarlo Testaverde, VP of Operations at MMI. "We are equipped and ready to meet the increased demands as we expand our installed base and address new markets."
The Symani System is the only robotic surgical system that offers wristed microinstruments designed to improve a surgeon's ability to access and suture small, delicate anatomy. The platform provides motion scaling and tremor reduction to allow surgeons to perform precise micro-movements. With Symani, surgeons can perform suturing, anastomoses and coaptations which are required during many complex microsurgical procedures.
"I'm pleased to welcome MMI, an innovative company that fully embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Tuscany, to its new office in Pisa," said Eugenio Giani, President of Tuscany. "The life sciences industry is growing in our region, and we're eager to support the future growth of the company, especially through our 'Invest In Tuscany' office."
About MMI SpA
Medical Microinstruments S.p.A. (MMI) was founded in 2015 near Pisa, Italy to enhance surgical performance through the development of a robotic system that enables surgeons to achieve better outcomes in microsurgery. The Symani Surgical System combines proprietary innovations including the world's smallest wristed microinstruments as well as tremor-reducing and motion-scaling technologies. Together, these powerful capabilities allow more surgeons to successfully perform microsurgery while expanding the field of supermicrosurgery. MMI is backed by international medtech investors including Andera Partners, Panakes Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners and Sambatech.
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Texas lawmakers respond as second bus of immigrants arrives in DC
A second bus of undocumented immigrants arrived in Washington from Texas Thursday. According to Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas), it’s part of his response to President Biden’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A second bus of undocumented immigrants arrived in Washington from Texas Thursday. According to Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas), it’s part of his response to President Biden’s decision to end Title 42 expulsions.
Some Texas lawmakers support Gov. Abbott’s plan, but some of their colleagues are calling the bus trip a political stunt.
Noting that Texas is bearing the burden of an unsecured border, Gov. Greg Abbott began bussing migrants, who are awaiting deportation trials to Washington D.C.
Two buses have arrived so far, filled with only those who, according to Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas), volunteered for the trip.
“[It] wouldn’t surprise me if we take people to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, but we’re trying to move people to where they want to go as an option,” Sessions said. “I support what the governor is doing.”
But it’s the location: Washington D.C., that feeds into concerns that the bus trips are purely political.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said the governor is using the trips to make a political point, though he does agree with Abbott on some facets of immigration, such as his push to keep Title 42.
“He’s trying to get publicity. But, you know, that’s the whole key I think people need to understand that, that we at the border, we’re the ones that see the whole thing. We’re the ones who see the migrants,” Cuellar said.
Politically, this is all part of broader conflict at the border. Immigration has been one of the most divisive issues between the primary parties and it remains so, as the next election cycle nears.
Title 42 was first written decades ago to prevent sick immigrants from crossing the U.S. border. It was enforced during the coronavirus pandemic, but now, it’s set to end next month.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “No soup for you!” Or maybe soup for you and some junior mints. A lot of people have seen at least one episode of the comedy series Seinfeld which is regarded as one of the best American sitcoms of all time.
Now, you can taste it. That’s right Dallas, you and other major cities are about to receive a visit from The Seinfeld Food Truck Tour!
From May 6-8 Dallas will be able to get their food truck fix from Seinfeld, who would pass up that opportunity? Channel your inner Jerry, Kramer, George and Elaine and get you a plate of comedy goodness.
Below is where and when you can partake in this deliciously funny food opportunity:
- May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: West Village North Alley Activation Space
- May 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: West Village North Alley Activation Space
- May 8, 12-6 p.m.: The Shops at Clearfork
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Record rent prices: Renters in Manhattan are paying an average of $4,000 a month
NEW YORK (CNN) - The buildings are sky-high in New York City, and so are the rent prices.
For the fourth consecutive month, the median cost of rent hit a record high.
In May, the average rent in Manhattan was $4,000 a month, that’s about 25% higher than a year ago.
The median price for a two-bedroom is shy of $5,000 a month, with a three-bedroom running an average cost of $6,400.
Some factors are landlords pulling back on concessions and rising mortgage rates keeping possible homebuyers as renters.
Currently, the vacancy rate is under 2%, and analysts said it is on the lower end, compared to almost 12% during the height of the pandemic.
According to analysts, there isn’t much financial relief in sight. New summer leasing is expected to continue to raise rates that should peak around August.
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(The Hill) — When California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a bold, in-your-face ad in Florida this week, Democrats thirsty for an aggressive voice in their party began to take notice.
“Democrats have been wanting someone who is willing to proactively throw a punch or two at Republicans and we haven’t seen much of that from the White House or other Democratic leaders lately,” said one top donor in the party. “It was somewhat refreshing.”
The spot, which aired on Fox News programming across Florida on Monday, went after former President Donald Trump and Fla. Gov. Ron Desantis and the conservative culture of the Sunshine State.
The ad was aimed at hitting Republicans, but it got the attention of Democrats who are worried about who could take on Trump or DeSantis — two likely prospects for the Republican nomination — in 2024 if President Biden chooses not to seek a second term.
It was particularly resonant in taking on DeSantis in his home state of Florida, which has been tilting toward the GOP but was won twice by former President Barack Obama.
“It’s Independence Day, so let’s talk about what’s going on it America,” Newsom says in the ad. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors.
“I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight, or join us in California, where we still believe in freedom — freedom of speech, freedom to choose, freedom from hate and the freedom to love,” he concludes.
Newsom’s punch might have been particularly welcome to Democrats given the rough year they are having.
Just last month, a conservative-majority Supreme Court with three justices nominated by Trump overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, effectively outlawing abortion in a number of states.
That thunderbolt happened amid a stretch of other decisions touching on gun rights, religious freedom and climate change that were all bad from the point of view of the left.
Democrats have also been incensed by the lack of a message or strategy coming from the White House, particularly on the abortion issue.
Newsom hasn’t been at the top of 2024 lists should Biden not run for a second term, but that started to shift with the ad.
Nathan Click, Newsom’s political spokesman, said in an email that the governor “believes now is not the time for Democrats to roll over and accept defeat.
“Now is the time for Democrats to fight,” Click said. “It’s about taking the fight to the GOP and calling them out for taking away Americans’ freedoms.”
Newsom, who is up for reelection in California this year, started fundraising off the ad earlier this week.
He also got Democrats talking about how to be effective in their messaging when targeting Republicans.
“I like it,” Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey said when asked by CNN’s Brianna Keilar what he thought of Newsom’s ad.
“I think we need to stand up and be counted and make sure we remind folks around the country, if you value values come to states like New Jersey and I suspect that’s exactly what Gov. Newsom has in mind in terms of California’s values,” Murphy said.
Political observers point out that Newsom and DeSantis have been targeting one another since the start of the pandemic when the Florida governor criticized California’s policies. But Newsom cranked it up several notches with the ad.
Chris Lehane, a longtime Democratic strategist who is based in California and has known Newsom for years, credited the governor for the move.
“It’s an opening for the California brand and his own brand too,” Lehane said. “It’s just smart politics.”
“Obviously he’s a really smart guy,” he added. “It’s not lost on him that people on the Democratic side are looking for leaders and it’s something Democrats will take note of.”
There are certainly doubts about Newsom, who was the subject of a recall effort in the state less than a year ago.
The Los Angeles Times ran a column Thursday with the headline, “Ignore the Noise. Here’s why Gavin Newsom is not running for president in 2024.”
In the piece, veteran political journalist Mark Z. Barabak noted that Newsom is simply “getting people to notice him” maybe not for 2024 but further down the road.
Barabak said he wouldn’t run against Biden if he chose to run and has “indicated to those around him he has no intention of challenging [Vice President] Harris if she were to run in 2024, which is probably wise.”
“Taking the nomination away from a sitting vice president would also pose a steep challenge.”
Cooper Teboe, a Democratic strategist based in California, said that Newsom’s move does tap into a party that is craving a certain brashness and leaders in the party who aren’t afraid to get in the faces of Republicans.
“Democrats are looking for a fighter whose anger matches the injustices that we’re currently seeing out of Washington,” Teboe said.
But more importantly, he said voters are also looking for someone to take on more than just the culture wars in the country, especially at a time when many Americans are feeling an economic strain.
“Voters are struggling. They’re hearing about layoffs, and they don’t know how they’re going to put food on the table or buy shoes for back to school,” he said. “They need an economic message.”
Other Democrats say Newsom’s ad shoed that the party should enlist a variety of people in their party — and not just Biden— to highlight their messaging across various platforms.
Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau said Newsom, “can do and say things that quite frankly Biden can’t.”
“We should embrace that we have multiple talented spokespeople in the party who I would hope could work together to craft a narrative that is going to take hold in this country and not only bring Democrats together but show the delineation between Democrats and Republicans,” Mollineau said. “This does not need to come from the White House or one man. That’s why I think what Gov. Newsom is doing should be welcomed. It shouldn’t be seen as an either-or proposition.”
Mollineau said he wouldn’t speculate on what it meant for Newsom’s political prospects.
“As far as I know, President Biden will be running for reelection, and I would expect Gov. Newsom to be one of his big supporters,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/gavin-newsom-punches-gop-to-democratic-applause/ | 2022-07-08T16:36:30Z |
NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of families are eagerly waiting for the Senate's decision on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. If this legislation is approved and becomes law, it will allow those who suffered from exposure to toxic water to pursue legal action.
Selinger Law has experience representing thousands of military Families in both anti-terrorism litigation as well as the 3M defective earplug lawsuits. Now, Selinger Law is representing victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune.
Water Contamination At Camp Lejeune
The Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in North Carolina was established in 1942. Forty years later, the Marine Corps determined that two of the water treatment facilities providing water to the base had been contaminated with volatile organic compounds.
Specifically, the Tarawa Terrace treatment plant was contaminated with PCE (perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene). The EPA maximum containment level of this organic compound is 5 parts per billion(ppb) in drinking water. The maximum level of contamination at Tarawa Terrace was 215 ppb.
It was determined that the water had been contaminated for a total of 346 months by a nearby off-base dry cleaning company.
The other treatment plant, Hadnot Point, was contaminated with TCE (trichloroethylene). The current EPA approval for TCE in drinking water is 5 ppb. At its highest point, the contamination at Hadnot Point was measured at 1,400 ppb. Multiple sources of contamination are believed to have caused this, including storage tank leaks, industrial spills, and inappropriate water disposal practices.
Veterans From Camp Lejeune Suffer Devastating Side Effects
For more than three decades, the residents who lived on base were exposed to high levels of PCE and TCE. Exposure to these chemicals has been known to cause diseases and medical disorders including:
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Birth Defects
- Miscarriages
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) started a study in 2003, publishing its findings in 2013. The findings showed that children born to mothers who drank contaminated water at Camp Lejeune were four times more likely to be born with a birth defect.
Victims Could Soon Be Eligible To Take Legal Action
North Carolina has a strict statute of repose which currently prevents those who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from taking legal action. Essentially, this law states that once a certain period of time passes, in this case, 10 years, a victim can no longer seek legal recourse for their losses.
If the Senate approves the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, that will change.
Those who have suffered the side effects caused by PCE and TCE will be allowed to fight for justice and monetary compensation. This compensation will help to pay for years of medical treatments, lost wages, and physical and emotional trauma.
If you or a loved one were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Selinger Law will assist families of deceased, Veterans and current military personnel, their families, employees and unborn children who were present at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987. Contact us today.
1-800-928-9445
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BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) drawing to a close on Monday in Beijing, the country has sent a signal of its unwavering determination to push for a broader and deeper opening-up.
Titled "Cooperate for better development, innovate for a greener future", this year's event features an exhibition area of 152,000 square meters with the participation of more than 2,400 companies, including over 400 Global Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises.
Data from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) showed that a total of 1,339 projects were signed, among which 513 were construction projects, 175 investment deals, 128 strategic agreements, and 173 first-launch products.
The CIFTIS is a crucial platform for China to expand opening-up, deepen cooperation and pioneer innovation, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted in a congratulatory letter to the 2022 CIFTIS Wednesday.
He voiced the country's willingness to work with other countries to uphold real multilateralism, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, and jointly promote the open and shared services economy to inject impetus into the recovery of the global economy.
Green development highlighted
This year's CIFTIS has set up an environmental services section for the first time. It's focusing on green development, amid the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.
This section covers an area of 16,700 square meters and focuses on topics such as low-carbon energy, the climate and carbon economy, and carbon neutrality and green technology.
A number of new products and technologies such as green low-carbon cloud computing servers, ESG carbon footprint calculation, and green personal computers were demonstrated.
The organizers also hosted 24 forum and conference activities to deeply explore the global cooperation path of green development.
"Visions will come true only when we act on them," Xi noted in a written statement to the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change last year as China has seen remarkable progress in energy saving and carbon reduction over the past decade.
By 2021, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP has plunged 26.2 percent from 2012 and has reduced its carbon intensity by 34 percent in the past decade.
Burgeoning services trade in China
China's services trade has delivered a meteoric expansion with the added-value of China's services sector soaring 1.49 times over the past 10 years and cumulative trade in services exceeding $4 trillion.
In the first half of 2022, China's import and export of services also notched up 2.89 trillion yuan ($419 billion), an increase of 21.6 percent year-on-year.
Overseas investors also find sweet spots in the growing Chinese services sector. The MOC said China's actual use of foreign investment in 2021 surged by 14.9 percent year-on-year to about 1.15 trillion yuan ($180.72 billion), of which the services sector accounted for 79 percent of the total.
In his congratulatory letter, the Chinese president also pledged that the country stays committed to promoting broadening market access in the services sector, facilitating opening-up in cross-border services trade, and striving to establish a high-standard opening-up system for the services sector.
Injecting vitality to global economy
In his congratulatory letter, Xi pointed out the CIFTIS making active contributions to the development of global services and services trade.
No doubt the CIFTIS is being held timely to enhance global cooperation, United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Ambassador to China Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri echoed Xi's words during a recent interview with CGTN.
Addressing the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2022 CIFTIS on Wednesday, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stressed today's world economy is increasingly driven by the services sector, and with the accelerating digitalization of services trade, the share of services trade in global trade will continue to rise.
China's services trade has had an average annual growth rate of 6.1 percent over the past decade, 3.1 percentage points higher than the global level, per the Commerce Ministry. The country's services trade volume has held the second spot globally for eight years in a row.
Currently, more than 200 countries and regions have services trade with China.
The holding of CIFTIS fully demonstrates China's commitment to further opening up its services sector, which is welcomed by the world, Raja Dato' Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, Malaysian Ambassador to China told CGTN.
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Georgia runoffs to decide secretary of state, other nominees
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Democrats will choose their nominee for secretary of state Tuesday in primary runoff elections, voting on a position that assumed new importance after former President Donald Trump cast doubt on Georgia’s 2020 election results by making false claims of widespread voter fraud.
That’s one of four statewide runoffs — along with lieutenant governor, labor commissioner and insurance commissioner — where Democrats will be selecting nominees. Republicans will be voting in three congressional races, while Democrats have a pair of congressional runoffs.
State Rep. Bee Nguyen and former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler are vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in the fall. Trump targeted Raffensperger for failing to overturn his narrow loss in the state. Raffensperger — who won the praise of some Democrats for refusing to bend to pressure from the former president — dispatched a challenge from a Trump-endorsed primary challenger without being forced into a runoff.
Nguyen and Dawkins-Haigler agree on their visions for the office: increase voter education and work more closely with local election boards to ensure universal access to free, fair and secure elections. But they say Raffensperger is no election hero, targeting his endorsement of a sweeping election overhaul passed last year by Republican state lawmakers.
Tuesday’s races could be won or lost by small margins as turnout is expected to be very low. In contrast to the May 24 primary, which saw record early voting numbers, fewer than 165,000 people had voted early in person or by mail as of Monday. That includes about 100,000 Democrats and 60,000 Republicans
The candidates facing off in the other statewide Democratic races are Charlie Bailey and Kwanza Hall for lieutenant governor, William Boddie and Nicole Horn for labor commissioner, and Janice Laws Robinson and Raphael Baker for insurance commissioner.
Republicans are settling four congressional nominations, two of which fall in the heavily GOP-friendly 6th and 10th districts.
In the 10th Congressional District east of Atlanta, trucking company owner Mike Collins and former Democrat Vernon Jones are vying in a bitter runoff. Trump backs Jones, but Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, fresh off a primary triumph over Trump-backed David Perdue, has joined other GOP officeholders in backing Collins.
In the 6th District in Atlanta’s northern suburbs, emergency room physician Rich McCormick is trying to hold off Trump-backed lawyer Jake Evans. That race has revolved around accusations by each candidate that the other is insufficiently conservative.
Republicans have high hopes of knocking off 30-year Democratic incumbent Sanford Bishop in southwest Georgia’s 2nd District. The GOP is choosing between former Army officer Jeremy Hunt and real estate developer Chris West in that race.
Democrats are settling runoffs in two districts. In the coastal 1st District, Wade Herring is trying to keep Joyce Marie Griggs from again being the party’s nominee against incumbent Republican Buddy Carter. In the 10th District, Jessica Fore is running against Tabitha Johnson-Green, who was the Democratic nominee in the previous configuration of the district in 2018 and 2020.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation.
Shareholders who purchased shares of TUP during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: November 3, 2021 to May 3, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/tupperware-brands-corporation-loss-submission-form-2/?id=30689&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of TUP 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 August 15, 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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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Lucid Group, Inc. ("Lucid" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LCID) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Lucid investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LCID 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 materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Lucid's business and operations. Specifically, the Company overstated its production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering Lucid's operations. As a result of the defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Lucid's common stock, Lucid investors have suffered significant damages.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Lucid during the relevant time frame, you have until May 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nicholas Braun of “Succession” was pacing on the street around Soho in Manhattan, unable to stop moving and feeling “a little manic.” “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk was hunkering down at an island retreat to write season 2, but took a break for a bottle of Champagne. They and many others expressed joy after being nominated for the Emmy Awards. Some reactions:
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“Oh my God, it’s the job of a lifetime, the people that I get to work with. You’re just around so much talent, and we’ve really got a family thing going. Just so many special actors who know their characters like the back of their hands. When I’m in a scene, I’m also a fan and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, they’re killing it right now!’ So it’s really the greatest gig, and I’m so happy for everybody else getting their props.” — Nicholas Braun of “Succession,” nominated for best supporting actor in a drama, one of a leading 25 nominations for the series.
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“I have already drunk a bottle of Champagne … I am in a grueling process of writing Season 2. These nominations add to the pressure but as much as the pressure increases, I would say that my motivation also increases, because I want to deliver on the expectations.” — “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, speaking from Jeju island in South Korea, where he is writing the next season, after his show became the first non-English language series to vie for television’s top honor. It earned a best drama nomination and 13 other bids.
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“My family sacrificed a lot for me to pursue my dreams. There’s always that fear in the back of your mind: ‘Did they sacrifice and give up too much? Am I ever going to achieve this dream that everyone has for me and I have?’ This makes me feel like this and everything was worth it.” – Sydney Sweeney, nominated for best supporting actress in a drama series for “Euphoria.”
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“We came out of ‘Breaking Bad’ being a great show. It’s one of the best ever on TV. You always want to try to do right by that show — do right by your legacy. It feels like we’re continuing to fulfill the hope that people had for us to keep that level of excellence. I’m following (Bryan) Cranston and these great actors who set a really high water mark.” — Bob Odenkirk, nominated for best actor in a drama for “Better Call Saul.”
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“Holy fxxxing xxxx, this is fxxxing insane! For this to happen once is magic, but twice is a miracle. … I don’t know what to say. I’m really trying to learn to swear less. Golly gee. Is that better? Ah, who the fxxx am I kidding, thank you to the Academy.” — Brett Goldstein of “Ted Lasso” in an email message after being nominated for best supporting actor in a comedy for the second successive year.
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“How thrilled am I to have been a part of the best of the best? This nomination is the delicious cherry on top of a beautiful cake.” — Jane Lynch from “Only Murders in the Building,” nominated for guest actress in a comedy series.
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“You never know if people are going to watch what you make so the entire experience of making a movie or show exists in its own creative and crazy bubble. ‘The Dropout’ was the most intense and surprisingly fun time, and for it to be appreciated in this way sweetens the whole experience for me. — Amanda Seyfried of “The Dropout,” nominated for best actress in a limited series or TV movie, in a statement. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/nominees-from-succession-squid-game-react-to-emmy-nods/ | 2022-07-12T21:07:18Z |
Hold the crust: Papa Johns creates crustless pizza with ‘Papa Bowls’
(Gray News) - Papa Johns has a new pizza item that comes without the crust.
The pizza chain announced earlier this month that it’s creating a new menu category featuring Papa Bowls.
According to Papa Johns, the bowls are a crustless innovation with ingredients baked into perfection.
The Papa Bowls are available in three flavors: Italian Meats Trio, Chicken Alfredo and Garden Veggie. Consumers could also build their own.
“We are very excited to offer Papa Bowls as a new menu category and as a new way consumers can experience our premium ingredients,” said Scott Rodriguez, Papa Johns Senior Vice President of Menu Strategy and Product Innovation.
The pizza chain said the bowls are currently available for its reward members and nationwide starting on Aug. 22 at $7.99.
According to Papa Johns, the specialty bowls feature the following ingredients:
- Italian Meats Trio features signature pizza and alfredo sauces, layered with Papa Johns signature pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Topped with three melty kinds of cheese and sprinkled with Italian seasoning.
- Chicken Alfredo features creamy alfredo and garlic parmesan sauces and juicy grilled chicken, complete with spinach, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes, then topped with a melty three cheese blend and Italian seasoning.
- Garden Veggie includes spinach, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and banana peppers baked in a bowl with Papa Johns signature pizza sauce and garlic parmesan, covered in three melty kinds of cheese and topped with Italian seasoning.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global Web3 community has gathered in Seoul for the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), happening from 7-14 August 2022. The event, which has been fully sold out, brought together top players in the Web3 community to discuss the current and future trends and technologies in blockchain. Dr Sangmin Seo, Director at Klaytn Foundation, is one of the speakers featured at KBW. Speaking on the mainstage on 8 August, Dr Sangmin Seo touched on the topic of "The Technology Layer for Tomorrow's Metaverse". Through his presentation, Dr Seo shared insights on the challenges in building the technology layer, and how Klaytn is working towards the metaverse blockchain for all.
So what exactly is the metaverse? From augmentation to simulation, from external (environment) to intimate (personal), metaverses can involve an individual's virtual identity, digital realities, interwoven with the real world. Some imagine the metaverse to be an aggregation of our digital lives, while others see it as diverse worlds serving different purposes.
Where metaverse intersects with blockchain technology, it will allow individuals to own assets in the metaverse, including their own data and digital identity. Blockchain will enable a robust virtual economy and act as the trust layer to facilitate exchanges and connect different worlds.
This is where Klaytn, a public blockchain focused on the metaverse, gamefi, and the creator economy, comes in. The dominant blockchain platform in South Korea supported by internet giant, Kakao Corp, Klaytn is undergoing global expansion led by Klaytn Foundation, a non-profit organization established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn.
In order for blockchain to support mass adoption in metaverse use cases, it needs to optimize transactions, build necessary infrastructures, and make the technology more accessible to all. With those goals in mind, Klaytn Foundation had announced the Klaytn 2.0 roadmap at the beginning of 2022, to turn metaverse blockchain into reality.
During the presentation, Dr Seo introduced key requirements for metaverse blockchain, progress of Klaytn 2.0 and the blockchain's future roadmap.
1. Low transaction fee, high-performance and stable blockchain
"Klaytn will throw out the perception that blockchain is slow. We will positively impact the user experience on blockchain-based metaverse and games." - Dr Sangmin Seo, Director at Klaytn Foundation.
One of the key challenges facing blockchain technology is the speed and cost of processing transactions, as each transaction is required to be validated across a large number of nodes to be secure. Greater adoption and complex processes, which are likely to be commonplace in a thriving metaverse ecosystem, will create a heavy load jamming up the traffic and driving up gas fees.
With a low latency, high throughput (TPS) and 1-second deterministic finality, Klaytn stands above other layer 1 blockchains in terms of speed and agility, to bring immutability and instant finality to transactions. Beyond speed, Klaytn is also able to keep gas fees low, to a fraction of Ethereum gas fees.
2. Supporting builders to create their own blockchain-based platform
Klaytn has turned much of its attention to the developers, to make it easy for them to develop on the Klaytn chain. Ethereum-equivalence has allowed tools developed on the Ethereum chain to be able to be used on Klaytn, and vice versa. Working with technology providers such as Tatum, which provides a unified framework to build fast on Klaytn, support developers by streamlining the entire web3 development process.
Other than developer tools, Klaytn is also working on building interoperability and accessibility to support ecosystem growth. During his presentation, Dr Seo revealed that Klaytn will soon be integrated on the Wormhole Network, which will allow cross-chain connectivity with other high-value chains integrated with Wormhole, as well as the 1inch Network, a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Decentralized Exchange (DEX) aggregator that allows users to optimize trades across hundreds of DEXes on multiple blockchains.
To make the metaverse more accessible to all, the Foundation is working towards a Metaverse-as-a-Service model which will allow anyone who wishes to participate in the metaverse to easily plug-in without a steep learning curve. Hence, they are also onboarding solution providers such as Matrixport, one of the world's largest digital assets financial services ecosystem, to bring onboard Cactus CustodyTM, first institutional-grade custodian to provide custody and escrow services through Warm & Cold Non-Fungible Token (NFT) storage solutions for Klaytn-based NFTs.
To solidify Klaytn's position as the metaverse blockchain, Dr Seo revealed that Klaytn Foundation will look further into improving usability and technology, such as launching the Metaverse Open-Source Package, applying a new governance and reward system, and achieving 10,000 TPS by the end of this year.
3. Gaming as a strategic focus into the metaverse
Gaming industry has often been one of the early adopters and forerunners in new technologies, and blockchain is no different. Play-to-Earn games had earned an early dominance and drew large crowds into the blockchain industry. When talking about the metaverse, one inevitably thinks about gaming.
Hence, Klaytn aims to be the platform to facilitate the flow of assets between games, and bridge them to the public world, by supporting development of the gaming ecosystem on Klaytn.
Dr Seo said, "As Klaytn already has a technological edge for popularizing blockchain, we will try to solidify our position as a global Layer-1 platform based on high performance. We are currently focusing on blockchain games to build an environment that can incorporate blockchain into the metaverse."
About Klaytn
Klaytn is a public blockchain focused on the metaverse, gamefi, and the creator economy. Officially launched in June 2019, it is the dominant blockchain platform in South Korea and is now undergoing global business expansion from its international base in Singapore, led by the Klaytn Foundation.
Since unveiling its metaverse roadmap in early 2022, the Ethereum-equivalent L1 chain has seen many well-known companies come onboard its metaverse—including game developer and publishing powerhouses such as Netmarble and Neowiz. It recently ramped up efforts to lay the foundation for the metaverse and to expand use cases.
About Klaytn Foundation
Klaytn Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn. The foundation manages the US$500m Klaytn Growth Fund and operates alongside Krust, a subsidiary of internet giant Kakao Corp that invests in projects built on Klaytn.
Find out more at https://klaytn.foundation/
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Djokovic loses clay-court opener at Monte Carlo Masters
By BARBARA SURK
Associated Press
MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic opened his clay-court season with a surprising loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday. Davidovich Fokina stunned the top-ranked Serb 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the second round to hand Djokovic another setback as he tries to move on from the controversy surrounding his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It makes for rare back-to-back losses for Djokovic, who had not played since being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships in Febrary. That was his only previous tournament this year after he was barred from playing at the Australian Open. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/12/djokovic-loses-clay-court-opener-at-monte-carlo-masters/ | 2022-04-12T18:17:17Z |
Location opens on July 6; grand opening celebration scheduled for July 9
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the opening of its Trulieve medical dispensary in Hurricane, West Virginia. Located at 2 Putnam Village Dr. Suite 2-3, the new dispensary will open its doors at 10am on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. This is the Company's sixth retail location in West Virginia and will be open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm.
Grand opening festivities will be held on Saturday, July 9 throughout the day to include partner giveaways, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. On-site medical care specialists will be available to assist with medical card registration and certification for West Virginia patients.
"We are excited to expand medical cannabis to Hurricane while creating jobs in the area," said Trulieve Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. "In less than a year, West Virginia's medical cannabis program has already added nearly 10,000 patients, and we look forward to supporting this thriving community. Trulieve is committed to providing the best quality services and products for the state's registered medical cannabis patients while strengthening community connections in this developing market."
Trulieve patients across West Virginia can choose from a large selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including flower, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, ingestibles, and more. Designed to meet every patient's needs, our portfolio of in-house brands includes Cultivar Collection, Momenta, Muse, TruFlower and more.
Last November, Trulieve opened West Virginia's first dispensary and has since expanded its store hours to welcome patients seven days a week. The Company has already opened four new dispensaries in the state this year, with plans to open three additional dispensary locations by the end of the year in Milton, Huntington and Belle.
For more information on store locations, please visit https://www.trulieve.com/dispensaries/west-virginia.
Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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The global logistics software company reinforces its continued growth in the North American market by announcing its decision to launch and build a customer success and sales team in Mexico City.
SINGAPORE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CARGOBASE, the global logistics tech platform for enterprise shippers, announced today that it is expanding its footprint in North America with the opening of its first office in Mexico. The company has chosen Santa Fe, Mexico City as the location to serve its regional and local customers, citing its access to a great source of talent from local universities as a draw factor.
"Prior to the pandemic, we were already seeing companies across industries expand and move their manufacturing activities from the US and Asia to Mexico. During the pandemic, we noticed that more companies are, as well, setting up logistics operations and control towers in Mexico to serve the entire North American region. As part of a new generation of logistics tech companies with a focus on automation and globalisation, our presence in Mexico facilitates us working alongside our customers to improve our offering and ensure our customers' continued success," said Wiebe Helder, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cargobase.
"This expansion marks a milestone in Cargobase's international strategy. We believe having a local presence in Mexico is key to accomplishing the growth targets that we've set for the company. With more companies hiring senior executives with decision-making power in Mexico, it creates bigger opportunities; we don't just want to witness a 'Mexican Momentum', we want to drive and participate in it. The pool of talent here is amazing and has the energy we as a scale-up need to grow," Helder continues.
The office in Mexico City will have customer success and sales representatives who will primarily focus on the automotive and electronics manufacturers based across the country. The company has made its first hires and expects to have a team of 10 staff by the end of Q3. The Mexico City office will also be the first point of contact for new and existing customers in South America, where Cargobase is seeing particularly strong adoption in countries such as Brazil and Uruguay.
About Cargobase
Cargobase is a Singapore headquartered enterprise software company offering a transport management system for contracted and non-contracted freight. Its solution supports global inbound and outbound logistics flows, including project, production and non-production supply chains. Cargobase's land and expand approach gives the customers a solution that works in weeks, integrated or as a standalone solution, and delivers immediate ROI. The company was founded in Singapore, in 2013 and has since established offices in The Netherlands, United States, and India. Its customer base is primarily large listed companies across industries using Cargobase on a daily basis across 55 countries.
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RICHMOND, Ind., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend on Richmond Mutual Bancorporation common stock of $0.10 per share. The cash dividend will be payable on September 15, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2022.
About Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc.
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, is the holding company for First Bank Richmond, a community-oriented financial institution offering traditional financial and trust services within its local communities through its eight locations in Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City and Shelbyville, Indiana, its five locations in Sidney, Piqua and Troy, Ohio and its loan production office in Columbus, Ohio.
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Jon Batiste privately married Suleika Jaouad before her bone marrow transplant
By Marianne Garvey
Jon Batiste quietly married Suleika Jaouad, his longtime girlfriend, in February.
Jaouad, who is the author of the cancer memoir “Between Two Kingdoms,” said the event happened right before she was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant. She had been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time.
“We got married the day before I was admitted to the hospital to undergo my bone marrow transplant,” she told “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Jaouad continued: “We have known that we wanted to get married, I think, from the first week that we started dating. That’s when Jon first brought up the topic of marriage to me. So, we’ve had eight years. This is not, you know, a hasty decision!”
She added that her diagnosis wasn’t actually a factor in the two tying the knot.
“He said to me, ‘I just want to be very clear, I’m not proposing to you because of this diagnosis. It’s taken me a year to design your ring. So, just know this timing has nothing to do with it. But what I do want you to know is that this diagnosis doesn’t change anything. It just makes it all the clearer to me that I want to commit to this and for us to be together. But once we realized we had this tiny window before the bone marrow transplant, we decided to go for it.”
She said the wedding was “tiny” but perfect.
“And I’ll tell you, we walked into that bone marrow transplant unit on cloud nine. We were so happy, so brimming with love and positivity from this beautiful evening that we’d had. And I really believe that that carried us through,” she said.
On Sunday, Batiste took home five Grammy Awards, including best music video and album of the year.
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SINGAPORE, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning from July 8th, MoonXBT, the innovative crypto social trading platform will implement zero-fee policy on multiple trading pairs for the spot market indefinitely until there's further official notice.
This zero-fee approach comes following the footsteps of some major exchanges such as Robinhood, Coinbase and Binnance. It is a necessary step to take to lessen the burden of the retail investors facing the bearish market. MoonXBT is one of the few crypto exchanges with a middle size of trading volume to carry out the zero-fee policy in sync with major players of the industry.
However, compared to Binance whose zero-fee policy only applies to Bitcoin trading pairs mainly including only BTC/USD, BTC/USDT, BTC/USDC, and BTC/BUSD, MoonXBT eliminates transaction fee for much more crypto trading pairs including BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, BNB/USDT, ADA/USDT, and XRP/USDT.
The exchange will also consider adding more trading pairs to the no-fee list in the future based on how the user base reacts to the zero-fee policy this time.
All users will enjoy zero-fee for both maker and taker orders without trading volume requirements or other pre-conditions.
"In spite of the fact that our trading volume is moderate compared to Binance or others, we have reserved enough power to handle the current market situation. No matter if it's a temporary correction or a bearish period, we want to take measures to make sure our users can cope with this phase together with our platform. We also want to make it easier for new users who want to try crypto investing during a relatively quiet time, " says Geroge Lee, the COO of MoonXBT.
Furthermore, MoonXBT has prepared 10,000 USDT for airdrop for the upcoming new users. Considering the social nature of the platform, the airdrop will be allocated based on the number of invites users bring.
Also, as the social trading platform, MoonXBT is equipped with social power to provide mental support to users to cope with the hard times. Users can always join the community or come to the forum to exchange thoughts and share strategies to discover effective ways to manage the market and to lessen fears and anxieties to keep emotional clarity and stability which is crucial for making investment decisions.
MoonXBT is also developing new products that can potentially hedge the crypto downtrend at this phase. It is also exploring new pricing models, new corporations and new business sources to provide consistent benefits to the users while keeping the sustainability of the exchange.
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EXPLAINER: How South Carolina execution firing squad works
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s unknown how long a stay will hold off the execution of Richard Bernard Moore — South Carolina’s first-ever inmate to be put to death by a firing squad — as his attorneys pursue legal challenges.
But the issuance of Moore’s death warrant, initially planned to be carried out April 29, has renewed interest in how a state puts in motion its plans to shoot an inmate to death. The method is employed in only a handful of states and has not been used in the U.S. in more than a decade.
South Carolina just instituted the firing squad option last year, giving condemned inmates the choice between that and electrocution, prompted by an inability to procure lethal injection drugs.
In choosing the firing squad, the 57-year-old Moore said he didn’t concede that either method was legal or constitutional but that he more strongly opposed death by electrocution and only opted for the firing squad because he was required to make a choice.
Moore drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. Planning to rob the store for money to support his cocaine habit, investigators have said that Mahoney pulled a gun, which Moore was able to wrestle away and use to shoot the clerk.
A May 13 execution date has also been set for another inmate, Brad Sigmon, although a state judge is examining his legal argument that both electrocution and the firing squad are “barbaric” methods of killing.
WHEN DID THIS PROCESS BEGIN?
South Carolina — once home to one of the busiest death chambers in the nation — has been unable to carry out any execution since 2011, an involuntary pause that officials have attributed to the state’s inability to procure the trifecta of drugs needed to carry out a lethal injection. Condemned inmates had the choice between injection and electrocution, meaning that opting for the former would in essence leave the state unable to carry out the sentence.
For several years, lawmakers have mulled adding the firing squad as an option to approved methods, but debate never advanced. Last year, Democratic Sen. Dick Harpootlian and GOP Sen. Greg Hembree, both of whom previously served as prosecutors, again argued in favor of adding the firing squad option.
“The death penalty is going to stay the law here for a while. If it is going to remain, it ought to be humane,” Harpootlian said, positing that the firing squad provided a more humane alternative than electrocution, if executions were to continue in the GOP-dominated state.
The measure, which Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law last May, made South Carolina the fourth state in the country to allow use of a firing squad, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
HOW IS THE EXECUTION CARRIED OUT?
Since the bill’s passage, the South Carolina Department of Corrections worked at retrofitting its existing death chamber in Columbia — where executions by lethal injection and electrocution have been carried out for more than 30 years — to accommodate the needs of a firing squad.
The agency spent $53,600 in state funding on renovations, including the installation of bullet-resistant glass between the death chamber and witnesses, as well as a metal chair into which the inmate will be strapped. They also cut into the brick wall of the chamber to make an aperture through which the three shooters — all volunteer employees from the Corrections Department — will thread their weapons, all loaded with live ammunition.
The aperture is 15 feet from the condemned, situated in a corner of the room, according to a memo released last month by the prisons agency. While the inmate will be visible to witnesses, officials said that the shooters and their weapons will not.
The electric chair, which officials say cannot be removed from the chamber, will be covered in its spot between the glass wall and the firing squad chair.
After an opportunity to make a final statement, the inmate will be strapped into the chair and a hood placed over his head. An execution team member will place a “small aim point” over the inmate’s heart.
After the warden reads the execution order, officials said the team will fire. The agency has not specified what caliber rifles the volunteer shooters will use, nor details of the “certain qualifications” they will be required to have met.
WHO WILL BE THERE TO WITNESS IT?
Aside from the state officials in the chamber to carry out the execution, three media witnesses may attend the execution, as well as three witnesses from the victim’s family, according to the Corrections Department.
State law also allows religious and legal counsel for the inmate, as well as representatives from law enforcement and local prosecutors.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARD?
As is standard with all South Carolina executions, a physician will examine the inmate and make a death declaration. A photo released by Corrections officials shows a lipped metal basin underneath the inmate chair, as well as a rectangular box directly behind it, potentially to absorb the gunfire.
Immediately thereafter, the witnesses will be escorted from the room and taken to the Corrections headquarters building, where other media will be gathered.
Out of sight of the witnesses, the inmate’s body is removed from the chamber and taken by the Richland County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy before being returned to the inmate’s family.
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Which high-refresh-rate monitor is best?
Resolution, brightness and color volume are all important aspects of a PC monitor. However, a monitor’s refresh rate has become crucial for many gamers in recent years. And players who want to stay ahead of the curve should seriously consider investing in the right gaming equipment. If you want to take advantage of cutting-edge hardware to get the best visuals possible, you’ll need a high-refresh-rate monitor.
The top high-refresh-rate monitor is the Alienware AW2721D, thanks to its low pixel response time and high resolution.
What to know before you buy a high-refresh-rate monitor
High-refresh-rate expectation
Many people love using 144-hertz monitors, but some would even say they’ve become less impactful, especially in the gaming community. Nowadays, a high-refresh rate typically refers to 240 hertz or better.
How impactful is a high-refresh-rate monitor?
It’s remarkably easy to tell the difference between low- and high-refresh rates. In fact, modern and legitimate scientific studies indicate that humans can detect artifacts that flicker in and out of existence as quickly as 500 hertz. Many gamers (especially competitive ones) will benefit from high-refresh rates.
Ideal for highly detailed games
The smoother the graphics are, the better your reflexes and accuracy can be during gameplay. If you play more casual games, a high-refresh-rate monitor probably won’t make a huge difference in your experience. But if you play first-person shooter games or games with fast motion, you’ll be interested in using a high-refresh-rate monitor.
What to look for in a quality high-refresh-rate monitor
Variable refresh rate: G-Sync vs. FreeSync
G-Sync and FreeSync are two different variable-refresh-rate technologies that accomplish a similar goal. They allow the monitor to refresh only when the graphics processing unit is ready to display an entire frame. This technology reduces stuttering and eliminates screen tearing. Screen tearing happens when a GPU delivers a new frame to the monitor while it’s still displaying the previous one.
FreeSync is an adaptation of open-source technology and doesn’t add much to the cost of a display. However, G-Sync requires a specialized component inside the monitor. Today, most of the monitors that support FreeSync are also compatible with G-Sync. These monitors may also work well with Nvidia GPUs.
Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyzer
Some high-refresh-rate monitors include Nvidia Reflex, which charts the response times from your mouse and keyboard to the pixels on your screen. When using a monitor that’s compatible with Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU, you can cut your lag time to incredibly low levels.
High-dynamic resolution
High-dynamic resolution (HDR) is a relatively new feature that’s only now hitting the PC gaming market reliably. It allows games to map contrast levels dynamically, bringing out subtle highlights in dark scenes and enhancing bold highlights in bright scenes. Monitors with G-Sync Ultimate or DisplayHDR 600 certification can do a great job with HDR content.
How much you can expect to spend on a high-refresh-rate monitor
The cheapest high-refresh-rate monitors are pretty affordable, running just under $300. You’ll likely pay more for additional features like HDR and Nvidia Reflex. For the top options, you can expect to spend as much as $1,000.
High-refresh-rate monitor FAQ
Are there any high-refresh-rate monitors in 4K?
A. For the time being, no, there are not. Due to bandwidth limitations, the highest possible frame rate at 4K is 144 frames per second which means you won’t see any 4K monitors with higher refresh rates than that.
Why are high-refresh-rate monitors smaller?
A. While some gamers look for huge, high-resolution screens, several of the most successful competitive players prefer 24-inch screens. These smaller screens allow the player to move their eyes from edge to edge on the screen more quickly than on a larger display.
What’s the best high-refresh-rate monitor to buy?
Top high-refresh-rate monitor
What you need to know: This is one of the most full-featured high-refresh-rate monitors available, and it comes from a top manufacturer.
What you’ll love: With a 1440p resolution, it’s one of the clearest high-speed monitors on the market. It boasts DisplayHDR 600 classification and the rare top-level G-Sync Ultimate certification. It also sports the Nvidia Reflex latency analyzer, which works in conjunction with 3000-series graphics cards to practically eliminate input lag.
What you should consider: It’s not cheap, and it doesn’t quite match the refresh rate of some other, competition-oriented models.
Where to buy: Sold by Dell and Amazon
Top high-refresh-rate monitor for the money
What you need to know: Despite having one of the highest refresh rates on the market, this high-refresh-rate monitor comes at a budget-friendly price point.
What you’ll love: It can produce 360 frames per second, satisfying even the most demanding gamers. It even sports official Nvidia G-Sync support, which means it can perfectly match the graphics card’s output over a wide range of frame rates. There’s an even less expensive version called the Alienware AW2521HF, which is merely G-Sync compatible and can reach 240 hertz.
What you should consider: It’s on the smaller side, measuring only 25 inches. It also is limited to 1080p resolution.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dell
Worth checking out
What you need to know: If you want a competitive advantage without making a huge investment, this monitor is a great choice.
What you’ll love: It uses the Nvidia Reflex latency analyzer and Ultra Low Motion Blur technology to deliver lower lag and better motion handling than nearly any of the competition.
What you should consider: While it claims to be an HDR monitor, reports indicate that the HDR setting doesn’t make a huge difference.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott visited Longview on Monday to give the keynote address at a Memorial Day ceremony.
“We all understand that America is a symbol across the entire globe of freedom, opportunity and hope,” Abbott said. “From our nation’s very beginning, the United States military has safeguarded those sacred values. Today we honor the heroes who gave their all to fight for those values. Those who went into harm’s way to protect the American way.”
Abbott said for this Memorial Day, he has a special request for everyone in the state of Texas.
“I ask that you keep in your prayers the people of Uvalde, Texas,” Abbott said. “What happened in Uvalde was a horrific act of evil, and as Texans we must come together and lift up Uvalde and support them in every way that we possibly can. It is going to take time to heal the devastation that the families there have gone through and are going through, but be assured we will not relent until Uvalde recovers. We are Texans, and Texans will unite.”
The day began with a nondenominational service at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., a local Boy Scout troop retired an American flag.
During his speech, Abbott also recognized first responders.
“While we memorialize the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, we also take a moment today to thank our first responders who risk their own lives for our safety and security here in the homeland,” Abbott said.
Abbott was joined by country artist Neal McCoy, Sen. Bryan Hughes, Longview Mayor Andy Mack, Rep. Jay Dean, County Judge Bill Stoudt and more. | https://cw33.com/news/gov-abbott-speaks-in-longview-for-memorial-day-ceremony/ | 2022-05-30T23:48:34Z |
Woman shot in the face leaving own 18th birthday party
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – A woman in Tennessee was taken to the hospital Friday night after family members say she was shot in the face leaving her own birthday party.
According to WMC, the Memphis Police Department said the shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m.
Breanna Keys was celebrating her 18th birthday at a family member’s house. She and her boyfriend were leaving the party when they were both shot.
“A car came speeding down the street just letting off shots,” Keys’ cousin Tamertrius Burks said, adding that Keys got caught in the crossfire.
The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with critical injuries to her jaw and ear.
Her mother, Latrice Kennon, said Keys has been recovering in the intensive care unit but has a long road to recovery and multiple surgeries ahead.
“She was at the wrong place at the wrong time,” Kennon said. “They need to put these guns down.”
Keys’ boyfriend was not critically injured in the shooting and is expected to be OK.
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UN experts warn of impact of abortion bans on US minorities
GENEVA (AP) — Independent U.N. human rights experts expressed concerns Tuesday about the adverse impact on the rights of racial and ethnic minorities from the U.S. Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for abortion in the United States, and called on the Biden administration and state governments to do more to buttress those rights.
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a group of independent experts who work with the U.N. human rights office, said it was concerned about higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, among a host of concerns about the rights of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous peoples, foreign-born migrants and others in the United States.
The calls came as part of a regular review of U.N. member states by the committee. The U.S. was among seven countries to be considered this summer. A large delegation of U.S. officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, traveled to Geneva earlier this month for hearings that fed into the committee’s thinking about the rights of ethnic and racial minorities in the U.S.
In its report, the committee ran the gamut of concerns and assessments — including praise for recent legislation and executive orders to improve the rights of minorities, and calls for a “national action plan” to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination and an effort to limit the impact of gun violence on such minorities.
It urged consideration of new laws or a review of existing ones to help fight excessive use of force by law enforcement, and called on the U.S. to adopt “all necessary measures” — including at the federal level — to ensure that all people can vote. It expressed concerns about an increase in new legislation with a “disproportionate impact” on minorities.
While noting some steps by the White House to address high maternal mortality rates, it said: “the committee is concerned that systemic racism along with intersecting factors such as gender, race, ethnicity and migration status have a profound impact on the ability of women and girls to access the full range of sexual and reproductive health services in (the U.S.) without discrimination.”
The concerns came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in June to strip away women’s constitutional protections for abortion that had been enshrined for nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade, which paved the way for abortion bans in some states.
The committee, referring to the recent court decision, called on the United States to adopt “all necessary measures” at both state and federal level “to address the profound disparate impact of (the decision) on women of racial and ethnic minorities, Indigenous women and those with low incomes,” and provide safe, legal access to abortion under existing U.S. commitments to human rights.
It called on the U.S. to ensure that women seeking an abortion — or the health care providers who assist them — “are not subjected to criminal penalties.”
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A special limited edition Aku x Paper Planes 9Fifty Snapback Hat will be available exclusively to Akutar holders
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aku, the cryptonative NFT character created by artist and former professional athlete Micah Johnson, and Paper Planes, New York based fashion brand that combines culture and streetwear fashion, announce their collaboration to create a special edition, limited run of 350 Aku x Paper Planes 9Fifty Snapback hats, which will be available exclusively to Akutar holders.
The limited run Aku x Paper Planes 9Fifty Snapback Hat is black with a green undervisor, features the embroidered Paper Planes logo alongside Aku graphic details on the front, removable Paper Planes and Aku logo pins on the crown, and additional Aku artwork on the right side.
The original Paper Planes hat has become highly coveted within the streetwear community, often referred to as the "The Crown." The Aku x Paper Planes collaboration is significant as it is only the second Paper Planes crown in history to allow a partner's design to be featured alongside the Planes logo on the front of the hat, as past collaborations usually leave their imprint on the designated hallmark right side of the hat.
"Paper Planes and Aku both remind us to dream, and aim to inspire us with the confidence and patience to pursue greatness in achieving our dreams. We've been mission aligned from the beginning, and excited to be able to share the piece of history this collab will represent." - Summer Watson, President and Co-Founder of Aku.
Aku and Paper Planes first collaborated in December 2021 for Aku's Chapter 7: Candle following an organic "aha" moment between Paper Planes Co-Founder Emory Jones, Aku Co-Founder Summer Watson and Aku Creative Council founding member Upscale Vandal. The concept and seamless collaboration for this limited edition hat came together the very next day after Chapter 7's release.
Paper Planes joined a select group of partners for the April 2022 launch of Aku's PFP collection of 3D avatars, Akutars, where Paper Planes designed unique one-of-one Akutar designs and rare traits for the collection of 15,000 Akutars.
In June 2022, the 323 Akutar Paper Planes trait holders were airdropped a surprise NFT package, currently available on secondary markets such as OpenSea, which they will be able to redeem for the physical Aku x Paper Planes hat starting today.
Aku began as an NFT series based on its creator Micah Johnson's own experience of hearing a young boy ask if astronauts could be Black. The first set of NFTs launched as short videos that followed Aku, a young boy with an oversized space helmet that acts as a portal to his dreams and digital exploration. The 10-part series was released in 10 chapters from February 21, 2021 to February 21, 2022, generating over $24MM in sales to date. Aku Chapters were followed by the release of 15,000 unique 3D avatars, or Akutars, injecting an impactful image of a young, confident, Black boy in the social media profiles of crypto and culture enthusiasts alike.
Notable Aku NFT collectors include: Pusha-T, Pharrell Williams and more.
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Aku is a digital explorer and crypto-native IP created by artist and former MLB player, Micah Johnson. Launched in February 2021, Aku has since become the first NFT to be optioned for film and television projects, as well as the first NFT to travel to space. Aku is a conduit to empower the next generation of astronauts, explorers, and dreamers. Aku has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022.
Micah Johnson is the creator of Aku. After hearing a young boy ask his mom if astronauts could be Black, Micah released an NFT of a 3D animation depicting a boy with an oversized astronaut helmet. In less than one year, that NFT took Micah from a retired athlete to "2020 NFT of the Year" and the first creator to have an NFT optioned for a major feature film. Named one of the "Top 50 Most Influential People in NFTs" by Fortune, Micah's foresight and belief in the web3 communities to evangelize IP has resulted in over $24MM in sales volume for Aku to date.
The Paper Plane logo symbolizes the idea that as big as the world is, it is still accessible. Your imagination can take you anywhere you want to go - a message that resonates with the spirit and culture of streetwear.
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Utilizing Two Technologies and Two Types of Diabetic Socks Finally Solves Critical Problems
PASO ROBLES, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under its AVAL brand, Drymax Technologies introduces two new diabetic socks that dramatically improve the environment for the feet inside the shoe.
"Statistics, complied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are alarming. In addition to 37.3 million diabetics and 96 million prediabetics, there are about 80,000 lower leg amputations in the U.S. caused by diabetic complications," said Gus Blythe, President of Drymax Technologies.
Current diabetic socks do not meet the needs of many diabetics, especially those who are at-risk. With so much at stake for diabetics, it's astonishing that all it takes to be considered a diabetic sock is the name on the package, a non-binding leg, seamless toe and padded foot. However, most diabetic socks only help to avoid a few problems caused from wearing ordinary socks.
Wearing socks and shoes is an absolute must for diabetics, but inadvertently this is where many problems originate. Shoes trap heat, elevate skin temperature, the feet sweat, then the socks get wet. This heat and moisture create an unhealthful environment in which harmful bacteria and fungi flourish. Wet socks also weaken skin and increase friction, making feet more vulnerable to skin tears and blisters. Broken skin is the entry point for bacteria often leading to infections, skin ulcers and amputations.
Until now, diabetic socks have all been made with wicking fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic, bamboo or wool. Wicking fibers work by attracting moisture, so they get wet which continuously holds moisture against skin and toenails.
Keeping feet dry is important. Dry skin is more resistant to friction, skin tears and blisters. The AVAL ACTIVE Diabetic sock protects diabetic feet by using drymax fiber technology (enhanced with Cupron® Copper) throughout the entire foot of the sock. The drymax fibers mechanically lift sweat off the skin much like a squeegee, transferring it to the sock's moisture attracting outer layer. The drymax fibers next to the skin provide a much drier and more hygienic environment for the skin and toenails than do wet wicking fiber socks.
For many diabetics, weight reduction and better physical fitness are almost always a doctor's advice. Wearing ACTIVE Diabetic socks allows diabetics to exercise or walk more by greatly reducing or eliminating skin tears or blisters caused by wearing wet socks.
ACTIVE Diabetic socks can be worn all the time but are especially effective when a diabetic's feet sweat.
The AVAL CASUAL Diabetic sock employs ultra-soft polyester fibers enhanced with Cupron Copper Technology throughout the foot of the sock. The CASUAL Diabetic sock is to be worn by diabetics whose feet never sweat or for those less-active times when a diabetic's feet are not sweating.
While some diabetics feet sweat normally, others suffer from autonomic neuropathy, so their feet never sweat. Still, others have hyperhidrosis, causing their feet to sweat excessively or all the time. In any case, all diabetics can now wear the appropriate Diabetic sock(s) with specific technologies targeted to best take care of their dermal foot problems.
Clinically proven Cupron® Copper provides documented performance for a wide range of applications. Patented Cupron Copper Technology works by releasing millions of copper ions (Cu+/Cu++). When worn regularly against the skin, Cupron Copper improves skin elasticity, flexibility, suppleness and softness as well as skin appearance in tone and texture simply by wearing our socks.
Additionally, to improve the skin's health and appearance on the always overlooked lower leg (above the foot) we utilize Cupron Copper enhanced fibers inside the leg of our socks.
Cupron Copper Technology inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria, helping keep socks odor-free. Cupron Copper inhibits fungal and yeast growth, helping socks resist deterioration from mold and mildew.
Cupron Copper Technology is the only copper technology that has met the EPA's criteria to make the Public Health Claim of killing 99.9% of Athlete's Foot Fungi in socks. Cupron Copper Oxide is permanently embedded in the fibers and will not wash out or wear out making it far superior to competitors' surface coatings.
Both AVAL Diabetic socks have easy stretch, non-binding legs, and dense protective padding which reduces pressure underfoot, while not adversely affecting shoe fit. Their ultra-soft fibers, along with a seamless toe, create an extremely comfortable sock. These features along with durable fibers provide a great value.
Diabetics face many challenges and we try to support their every step. We don't simply sell them a sock and send them on their way. To remind diabetics to inspect their feet daily, we include with every pair of socks an INSPECT YOUR FEET DAILY static cling sticker as well as a booklet on how best to protect diabetic feet. Why? Because most of the 80,000 lower leg amputations could be prevented if diabetics would inspect their feet daily and visit their doctor at the first sign of a problem.
AVAL Diabetic Socks are available in a white and copper color, in Mini-Crew, ¼ Crew and Crew leg heights. MSRP ranges from $12 - $16. www.avalsocks.com
For samples and further information, contact Tom Tanno 818/515-8079, Tom@drymaxsports.com
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BALLERUP, Denmark, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems, today announced the appointment of Fei Chen as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), with a start date on or before November 1, 2022. Effective as of her start date, Ms. Chen will also be appointed a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
Alexander Buehler, a member of LiqTech's Board and currently Interim CEO since March 2022, will resign as Interim CEO when Ms. Chen starts her employment but will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. The Board extends its heartfelt appreciation to Alex for stepping in as Interim CEO when needed and for the important contributions he has made in such a short time.
Ms. Chen brings more than 20 years of management experience and a demonstrated track record of success across a variety of global industrial companies, with an emphasis on water treatment, chemicals, and clean energy technologies. After heading global R&D for Topsoe A/S, a world leader in catalysts and energy-efficient clean technologies, Ms. Chen was most recently Senior Vice President, Global Commercials (clean fuels and chemicals technology) for Topsoe A/S. Prior to Topsoe, Ms. Chen was the Innovation Platform Director for Grundfos A/S, the leading global company in the development, manufacturing and distribution of water and liquid pumps, where she was responsible for establishing Grundfos' water treatment division.
Ms. Chen has also held management positions with Novozymes A/S, FOSS Analytical China, Lattec I/S, Coloplast A/S, and the National Environmental Research Institute of Denmark. She is currently a member of the Board at Liquid Wind AB and Jiangsu JiTRI-Topsoe Clean Energy Research and Development Co. Ltd., China, and she was previously a Member of the Board for Brunata International A/S and Enaqua.
"Fei brings to LiqTech a strong combination of developing and commercializing technology businesses, with an established track record in driving profitable revenue growth," commented Mark Vernon, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "We look forward to leveraging her wide business experience in water treatment and clean energy technologies as LiqTech advances to its next stage of commercial development."
Ms. Chen earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Materials from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and she holds a Master of Biochemical Engineering degree and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Zhejiang University in China. Ms. Chen is a Danish citizen and is fluent in Danish, English and Mandarin.
Ms. Chen commented, "I am excited about coming to LiqTech at this important stage of the Company's development and am grateful for the Board's strong support. My wide experience in technology businesses should enable us to quickly position the company for profitable growth. I look forward to working with the capable and dedicated people of LiqTech to achieve our goals."
ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that provides state-of-the-art ceramic silicon carbide filtration technologies for gas and liquid purification. LiqTech's silicon carbide membranes are designed to be used in the most challenging water purification applications and its silicon carbide filters are used to control diesel exhaust soot emissions. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using its proprietary silicon carbide technology, resulting in a wide range of component membranes, membrane systems and filters for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration applications. By incorporating LiqTech's SiC liquid membrane technology with the Company's extensive systems design experience and capabilities, LiqTech offers unique, turnkey solutions for the most difficult water purification applications.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Amazon.com, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Amazon you have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Amazon securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the AMZN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=31220&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Strong 2Q22 Results
• $1.74 B Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) & $1.23 B Free Cash Flow (FCF) (Non-GAAP)
• $1.21 B Net Income; $3.35 per Diluted Share ($1.25 B Adj. Net Income; $3.47 per Adj. Share (Non-GAAP))
• $265.2 MM Total Debt Reduction and $814.2 MM Net Debt (Non-GAAP) Reduction in 2Q22
Declaring $0.28 per Share Quarterly Dividend (Payable 8/22/22 to Stockholders of Record on 8/8/22)
Updating Various 2022 Guidance Metrics & Differentials
• Increasing Projected Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) to ~32% from Previous ~31%
• Improving 2022 Crude Oil Differentials per Barrel of Oil to Average ($2.25) to ($3.25) from ($2.50) to ($3.50)
• Improving 2022 DD&A per Boe to $12.00 to $14.00 from $14.00 to $16.00
• Updating 2022 Production Expense per Boe to $3.75 to $4.25 from $3.50 to $4.00
Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) (the "Company") today announced its second quarter 2022 operating and financial results, declared a quarterly dividend, and updated various 2022 guidance metrics and differentials.
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The Company reported net income of $1.21 billion, or $3.35 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. In second quarter 2022, typically excluded items in aggregate represented $42.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, of Continental's reported net income. Adjusted net income for second quarter 2022 was $1.25 billion, or $3.47 per diluted share (non-GAAP). Net cash provided by operating activities for second quarter 2022 was $1.74 billion, and EBITDAX was $2.20 billion (non-GAAP).
Adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share, EBITDAX, free cash flow, net debt, net sales prices, and cash general and administrative (G&A) expenses per barrel of oil equivalent (Boe) presented herein are non-GAAP financial measures. Definitions and explanations for how these measures relate to the most directly comparable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial measures are provided at the conclusion of this press release.
2Q22 Production Update
Second quarter 2022 total production averaged 400.2 MBoepd. Second quarter 2022 oil production averaged 198.3 MBopd. Second quarter 2022 natural gas production averaged 1,211 MMcfpd. The following table provides the Company's average daily production by region for the periods presented:
2Q22 Financial Update
Declaring $0.28 per Share Quarterly Dividend
The Company today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock, payable on August 22, 2022 to stockholders of record on August 8, 2022. This equates to an approximately 1.7% dividend yield1.
Updating Various 2022 Guidance Metrics & Differentials
The Company is updating various 2022 guidance metrics and differentials. The Company's projected 2022 return on capital employed is increasing to approximately 32% from approximately 31%. The Company is improving its 2022 DD&A per Boe to $12.00 to $14.00 from $14.00 to $16.00, reflecting strong well productivity, capital efficiency and an upward revision in proved reserves due in part to higher commodity prices. The Company is improving its 2022 crude oil differentials guidance per barrel of oil to average ($2.25) to ($3.25) from ($2.50) to ($3.50), given strong pricing realizations. Finally, the Company is updating its 2022 production expense per Boe to $3.75 to $4.25 from $3.50 to $4.00, given increased workover activity and inflationary pressure.
The Company's full 2022 guidance can be found at the conclusion of this press release.
2Q22 Earnings Summary Presentation
The Company plans to publish a second quarter 2022 summary presentation to its website at www.CLR.com on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Company does not intend to host a conference call in connection with its second quarter 2022 results.
Previously Announced Offer to Acquire Outstanding Shares for Cash
As previously announced on June 14, 2022, the Company received a non-binding proposal from Harold G. Hamm, on behalf of himself, the Harold G. Hamm Trust and certain trusts established for the benefit of Mr. Hamm's family members (collectively, the "Hamm Family"), to acquire for cash all of the outstanding shares of common stock (the "Common Stock") of the Company, other than shares of Common Stock owned by the Hamm Family and shares of Common Stock underlying unvested equity awards issued under the Company's long-term incentive plans, at a price of $70.00 per share. The Company's board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors (the "Special Committee") to evaluate and consider the Hamm Family's proposal. The Special Committee has hired independent legal and financial advisors, and the Special Committee's evaluation is ongoing.
The Company cautions its shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that the Hamm Family's proposal constitutes only an indication of interest and does not constitute a binding commitment with respect to a proposed transaction. Moreover, no assurance can be given that such proposal will result in a transaction occurring or its timing or ultimate terms.
About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America's energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company is also the largest producer in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma and has newly acquired positions in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin of Texas. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2022, the Company will celebrate 55 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements included in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including, but not limited to, forecasts or expectations regarding the Company's business and statements or information concerning the Company's future operations, performance, financial condition, production and reserves, schedules, plans, timing of development, rates of return, budgets, costs, business strategy, objectives, and cash flows are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," "budget," "target," "plan," "continue," "potential," "guidance," "strategy," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.
Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions about future events and currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Although the Company believes these assumptions and expectations are reasonable, they are inherently subject to numerous business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. No assurance can be given that such expectations will be correct or achieved or that the assumptions are accurate. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, commodity price volatility; the geographic concentration of our operations; financial market and economic volatility; the effects of any national or international health crisis; the inability to access needed capital; the risks and potential liabilities inherent in crude oil and natural gas drilling and production and the availability of insurance to cover any losses resulting therefrom; difficulties in estimating proved reserves and other reserves-based measures; declines in the values of our crude oil and natural gas properties resulting in impairment charges; our ability to replace proved reserves and sustain production; our ability to pay future dividends or complete share repurchases; the availability or cost of equipment and oilfield services; leasehold terms expiring on undeveloped acreage before production can be established; our ability to project future production, achieve targeted results in drilling and well operations and predict the amount and timing of development expenditures; the availability and cost of transportation, processing and refining facilities; legislative and regulatory changes adversely affecting our industry and our business, including initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing and greenhouse gas emissions; increased market and industry competition, including from alternative fuels and other energy sources; and the other risks described under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, registration statements and other reports filed from time to time with the SEC, and other announcements the Company makes from time to time.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which such statement is made. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly correct or update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this report, or otherwise.
Readers are cautioned that initial production rates are subject to decline over time and should not be regarded as reflective of sustained production levels. Production from horizontal drilling in shale oil and natural gas resource plays and tight natural gas plays that are stimulated with extensive pressure fracturing are typically characterized by significant early declines in production rates.
We use the term "EUR" or "estimated ultimate recovery" to describe our best estimate of recoverable oil and natural gas hydrocarbon quantities. Actual reserves recovered may differ from estimated quantities. EUR data included herein, if any, remain subject to change as more well data is analyzed.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share attributable to Continental
Our presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share that exclude the effect of certain items are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share represent net income and diluted net income per share determined under U.S. GAAP without regard to non-cash gains and losses on derivative instruments, property impairments, gains and losses on asset sales, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, acquisition costs, and charitable donations as applicable. Management believes these measures provide useful information to analysts and investors for analysis of our operating results. In addition, management believes these measures are used by analysts and others in valuation, comparison and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas industry to allow for analysis without regard to an entity's specific derivative portfolio, impairment methodologies, and property acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income or diluted net income per share as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. The following table reconciles net income and diluted net income per share as determined under U.S. GAAP to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per share for the periods presented.
Non-GAAP Net Debt
Net debt is a non-GAAP measure. We define net debt as total debt less cash and cash equivalents as determined under U.S. GAAP. Net debt should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, total debt, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Management uses net debt to determine the Company's outstanding debt obligations that would not be readily satisfied by its cash and cash equivalents on hand. We believe this metric is useful to analysts and investors in determining the Company's leverage position, since the Company is able to, and may decide to, use a portion of its cash and cash equivalents to reduce debt. This metric is sometimes presented as a ratio with EBITDAX in order to provide investors with another means of evaluating the Company's ability to service its existing debt obligations as well as any future increase in the amount of such obligations. At June 30, 2022, the Company's total debt was $6.3 billion and its net debt amounted to $5.75 billion, representing total debt of $6.3 billion less cash and cash equivalents of $553.3 million. From time to time the Company provides forward-looking net debt forecasts; however, the Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure of total debt because management cannot reliably quantify certain of the necessary components of such forward-looking GAAP measure. The reconciling items in future periods could be significant.
Non-GAAP EBITDAX
We use a variety of financial and operational measures to assess our performance. Among these measures is EBITDAX, a non-GAAP measure. We define EBITDAX as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion, property impairments, exploration expenses, non-cash gains and losses resulting from the requirements of accounting for derivatives, non-cash equity compensation expense, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, and non-cash charitable donations as applicable. EBITDAX is not a measure of net income or net cash provided by operating activities as determined by U.S. GAAP.
Management believes EBITDAX is useful because it allows us to more effectively evaluate our operating performance and compare the results of our operations from period to period without regard to our financing methods or capital structure. Further, we believe EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance and may also be used by investors to measure our ability to meet future debt service requirements, if any. We exclude the items listed above from net income/loss and net cash provided by operating activities in arriving at EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within our industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired.
EBITDAX should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income/loss or net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as an indicator of a company's operating performance or liquidity. Certain items excluded from EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of EBITDAX. Our computations of EBITDAX may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our net income to EBITDAX for the periods presented.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDAX for the periods presented.
Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow
Our presentation of free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. We define free cash flow as cash flows from operations before changes in working capital items, less capital expenditures, excluding acquisitions, plus noncontrolling interest capital contributions, less distributions to noncontrolling interests. Noncontrolling interest capital contributions and distributions primarily relate to our relationship formed with Franco-Nevada in 2018 to fund a portion of certain mineral acquisitions which are included in our capital expenditures and operating results. Free cash flow is not a measure of net income or operating cash flows as determined by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, the comparable GAAP measure, and free cash flow does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures. Management believes this measure is useful to management and investors as a measure of a company's ability to internally fund its capital expenditures, to service or incur additional debt, and to measure management's success in creating shareholder value. From time to time the Company provides forward-looking free cash flow estimates or targets; however, the Company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure because management cannot reliably quantify certain of the necessary components of such forward-looking GAAP measure. The reconciling items in future periods could be significant.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities as determined under U.S. GAAP to free cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Non-GAAP Net Sales Prices
Revenues and transportation expenses associated with production from our operated properties are reported separately. For non-operated properties, we receive a net payment from the operator for our share of sales proceeds which is net of costs incurred by the operator, if any. Such non-operated revenues are recognized at the net amount of proceeds received. As a result, the separate presentation of revenues and transportation expenses from our operated properties differs from the net presentation from non-operated properties. This impacts the comparability of certain operating metrics, such as per-unit sales prices, when such metrics are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP using gross presentation for some revenues and net presentation for others.
In order to provide metrics prepared in a manner consistent with how management assesses the Company's operating results and to achieve comparability between operated and non-operated revenues, we may present crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales net of transportation expenses, which we refer to as "net crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales," a non-GAAP measure. Average sales prices calculated using net sales are referred to as "net sales prices," a non-GAAP measure, and are calculated by taking revenues less transportation expenses divided by sales volumes. Management believes presenting our revenues and sales prices net of transportation expenses is useful because it normalizes the presentation differences between operated and non-operated revenues and allows for a useful comparison of net realized prices to NYMEX benchmark prices on a Company-wide basis.
The following table presents a reconciliation of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales (GAAP) to net crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales and related net sales prices (non-GAAP) for the periods presented.
Non-GAAP Cash General and Administrative Expenses per Boe
Our presentation of cash general and administrative ("G&A") expenses per Boe is a non-GAAP measure. We define cash G&A per Boe as total G&A determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP less non-cash equity compensation expenses, expressed on a per-Boe basis. We report and provide guidance on cash G&A per Boe because we believe this measure is commonly used by management, analysts and investors as an indicator of cost management and operating efficiency on a comparable basis from period to period. In addition, management believes cash G&A per Boe is used by analysts and others in valuation, comparison and investment recommendations of companies in the oil and gas industry to allow for analysis of G&A spend without regard to stock-based compensation programs which can vary substantially from company to company. Cash G&A per Boe should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, total G&A per Boe as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
The following table reconciles total G&A per Boe as determined under U.S. GAAP to cash G&A per Boe for the periods presented.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has introduced The Quark Protection Promise, the most flexible and consumer-friendly booking policy in the expedition industry—and it's permanent!
"The pandemic dramatically impacted the travel industry, ultimately challenging companies to enrich their booking terms with greater flexibility," said Wendy Batchelor, Vice-President of Marketing for Quark Expeditions. "Many travel operators, Quark Expeditions included, have provided guests with that much-needed flexibility over the past two years. Today, we're especially proud to announce we've introduced further enhancements that are now permanently embedded in our new Quark Protection Promise. Those guest benefits are here for good!"
Unpacking The Quark Protection Promise: Our five-fold commitment to our guests:
- 15-Day Free Cancellation Free cancellation if travelers change their mind within 15 days. No questions asked.
- Flexible Cancellation Fees Any cancellation fees incurred up to 60 days prior to the voyage can be applied to the guest's new voyage when booked within 1 year of cancellation.
- No Surcharges Zero surcharges mean the price you book is the price you pay.
- Refund Guarantee Quark Expeditions will refund a guest's trip if Quark Expeditions cancels their voyage.
- Covid Protection Guarantee Travelers can easily rebook if they have to cancel their trip within 1 to 29 days of the voyage due to COVID-19 reasons.
"At the heart of our new Quark Protection Promise," said Batchelor, "is that we always—always—want guests to feel confident when booking with Quark Expeditions!"
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About Quark Expeditions: Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine: The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers. Ultramarine has an Ice Class rating of 1A+ and Polar Class rating of PC6, which contribute to the vessel's superior standards of safety standard. The ship's innovative sustainability features, which help reduce its environmental footprint, include a micro auto gasification system (MAGS), which is capable of converting onboard waste into energy, eliminating the need for the transportation of waste.
About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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800 Gbps Ports to Surpass 400 Gbps by 2025
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, the Ethernet Switch Data Center market is forecast to grow at a nearly double-digit CAGR between 2021 and 2026, approaching $100 B in cumulative spending over the next five years. 400 Gbps and higher speeds are forecast to comprise half of the spending, with 800 Gbps surpassing 400 Gbps by 2025.
"Given the strong bookings and unprecedented levels of backlogs, we expect the demand in the market to remain strong in 2022 but sales performance will be determined by the supply environment," said Sameh Boujelbene, Senior Director at Dell'Oro Group. "However, as we look into 2023, concerns started to arise regarding the sustainability of the demand level in the market. Those concerns are fueled by increased macro-economic uncertainties, which, combined with potential improvements in the supply situation, may put a break on the panic purchasing behavior we are currently experiencing in the market.
"Although we may see some slowdown in revenue growth in 2023, due in part to a tough comparison with 2022, we expect the data center switch market to remain, for the most part, resilient to these macro-economic headwinds as the pandemic has amplified the importance of the network and accelerated digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, our interviews with value-added resellers and system integrators revealed that many vendors have implemented some sort of non-cancellation policy for their orders which should provide confidence in a strong revenue outlook, at least through the first half of next year.
"Another reason that underpins our optimism about the long-term health of the market is the portion of spending driven by Cloud Service Providers (SPs). Cloud SPs are projected to comprise 60 percent of the spending on data center switches by 2026 and to drive the adoption of 400 Gbps, 800 Gbps, and 1600 Gbps speeds," added Boujelbene.
Additional highlights from the Ethernet Switch – Data Center 5-Year July 2022 Forecast Report:
- The availability of 800 Gbps optics and 25.6 T chips propelled the adoption of 800 Gbps switch ports. This adoption was first spearheaded by Google. Other Cloud SPs such as Meta and Microsoft are expected to follow suit.
- As Cloud SPs continue to migrate their networks to higher speeds, they will be making distinct choices in terms of chip capacity, switch radix, and network topology.
- Co-packaged optics will start to ramp towards the end of our forecast horizon, but pluggable optics will continue to dominate.
The Dell'Oro Group Ethernet Switch – Data Center 5-Year Forecast Report provides a comprehensive overview of market trends and includes tables covering manufacturers' revenue, port shipments, and average selling price forecasts for various technologies: Modular and Fixed by Port Speed; Fixed Managed and Unmanaged by Port Speed. We forecast the following port speeds: 1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400/800/1600 Gbps. To purchase this report, please contact us by email at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.
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Bradford Freeman, last “Band of Brothers” survivor, has died
CALEDONIA, Miss. (AP) — Bradford Freeman, the last survivor of the Army unit featured in the World War II oral history book and miniseries “Band of Brothers” has died at the age of 97.
Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus, Mississippi, says Freeman died Sunday at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle.
He will be buried Friday in Caledonia, Mississippi, where he lived.
Freeman was an 18-year-old student at Mississippi State when he enlisted to fight in World War II.
He volunteered as a paratrooper and became a mortarman in Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
He parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, fought in Operation Market-Garden, and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, later participating in the occupations of Berchtesgaden, Germany, and Austria.
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WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, today announced it has acquired Business Intelligence Associates (BIA), an end-to-end eDiscovery service provider, as part of a deal facilitated by majority investor and leading middle-market private equity firm, Quad-C Management, Inc.
"BIA is a leader in eDiscovery, and this combination further expands our capabilities in the support and delivery of complex enterprise discovery solutions, especially in New York," said HaystackID CEO Hal Brooks. "This deal follows a period of organizational alignment and internal investment around innovation, technology, and advisory services and builds on several years of investment and growth. All of these internal and external investments position us well for additional future international growth across all of our business lines."
The BIA acquisition is HaystackID's fifth major investment event since April 2018, when it acquired Envision Discovery, an eDiscovery managed services provider, and Inspired Review, a managed review and remote review services provider. In January 2019, HaystackID acquired eTERA Consulting, an eDiscovery managed services provider. Additionally, in February 2020, HaystackID completed a strategic recapitalization with Quad-C to support the continued growth and expansion of the company, before acquiring NightOwl Global in August 2020. With the BIA addition, HaystackID strengthens its position for continued growth in cyber discovery/incident response, privacy/compliance, information governance, and enterprise managed solutions.
"Our corporate clients will benefit greatly from the significant increase in the support and services we will be able to offer," said BIA CEO Brian Schrader, Esq., who has joined HaystackID and will continue to lead BIA efforts. "Our team worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, and we are honored to join forces with what is fast becoming one of the preeminent service providers in the world."
"This acquisition is yet another step in building the framework for the international capability and success of HaystackID, one of our leading portfolio companies," said Quad-C partner Tim Billings. "We are excited to continue to partner with the company as we develop the next stage of growth with additional investments in infrastructure, people, and acquisitions both in the U.S. and abroad."
In addition to external investments, HaystackID has significantly expanded and aligned its service offerings in the past six months, launching its innovative discovery management platform HaystackID CoreÔ in March 2022 and its Global Advisory practice earlier this month.
BIA was represented in the transaction by Brock Matthias of VRA Partners.
HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that helps corporations and law firms securely find, understand, and learn from data when facing complex, data-intensive investigations and litigation. HaystackID mobilizes industry-leading cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to serve more than 500 of the world's leading corporations and law firms in North America and Europe. Serving nearly half of the Fortune 100, HaystackID is an alternative cyber and legal services provider that combines expertise and technical excellence with a culture of white-glove customer service. In addition to consistently being ranked by Chambers USA, the company was recently named a worldwide leader in eDiscovery Services by IDC MarketScape, a representative vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for E-Discovery Solutions, and a Legal Technology Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Further, HaystackID has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation in the five trust service areas of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, go to HaystackID.com.
As an industry pioneer, BIA continues to set the standard for reliable, innovative, and cost-effective eDiscovery services. Its customer-first focus has resulted in countless innovations copied widely across the industry today. From technical innovations like truly remote data collections and the first cloud-based, end-to-end eDiscovery platform to service revolutions like reusing data and coding across matters and hiring dedicated, full-time employees for document review, BIA consistently stands at the leading edge of the industry. Founded by legal and technology professionals, BIA provides the entire spectrum of eDiscovery services – including attorney document review – with minimal disruption to its clients' daily business operations. To learn more, visit BIA at biaprotect.com or on Twitter at @biaprotect.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to REL-1017, the Company's novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker, as a monotherapy for the treatment major depressive disorder (MDD).
"The receipt of Fast Track Designation represents a significant milestone for our promising late-stage REL-1017 development program," saidPaolo Manfredi, our Chief Scientific Officer. "This designation further supports the potential of REL-1017 as a paradigm shifting novel stand-alone treatment for MDD and highlights the significant unmet medical need in a therapeutic area where little has changed over the last several decades: available treatments remain inadequate for the majority of patients with MDD. We thank the FDA for this designation and we will continue to work closely with the Agency to bring this much needed potential new therapy to patients as expeditiously as possible".
The FDA's Fast Track designation is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need. To qualify, a fast track drug must show some advantage over current therapy, such as superior effectiveness, effect on serious outcomes or improved effect on serious outcomes, and avoiding serious side effects of an available therapy. A Fast Track designation allows for more frequent meetings with the FDA to discuss the drug's development plan and the design of the proposed clinical trial to ensure collection of appropriate data needed to support drug approval. In addition, a drug that receives Fast Track designation is eligible for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, if relevant criteria are met, as well as Rolling Review, which enables a drug company to submit portions of the New Drug Application to the FDA as they are completed.
Relmada's late-stage development program for REL-1017 includes Reliance III, an ongoing monotherapy registrational Phase 3 trial. In addition, Reliance I and Reliance II are two ongoing Phase 3 sister two-arm, placebo-controlled, pivotal studies evaluating REL-1017 as a potential adjunctive treatment for MDD. The Reliance development program also includes Reliance-OLS, the long-term open-label safety study that is enrolling rollover participants from all three pivotal studies, as well as de novo participants.
REL-1017, a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The ongoing Reliance Clinical Research Program is designed to evaluate the potential for REL-1017 as a rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment. In a Phase 2 trial, REL-1017 demonstrated rapid, robust, and sustained antidepressant effects with statistically significant improvements compared to placebo. The Phase 2 study also showed a favorable pharmacokinetic, safety, and tolerability profile of REL-1017 consistent with results observed in previously completed Phase 1 studies.
Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada's experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada's lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 has entered late-stage development as an adjunctive and monotherapy treatment for MDD in adults. In addition, Relmada is advancing a clinical-stage program in neurodegenerative diseases based on psilocybin and select derivative molecules. Learn more at www.relmada.com.
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Sources: Trump approved of Capitol rioters’ threats against Pence
Published: May. 26, 2022 at 4:32 AM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump reacted with approval to the chants by Capitol rioters to “hang Mike Pence” during the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to sources.
That testimony is said to come from Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
In another statement to the Jan. 6 select committee, the aide said Trump also complained about Pence being taken to a safe area, the sources said.
A spokesperson for the House select committee declined to comment on the aide’s testimony.
A Trump spokesman said the leaks from the committee’s investigation were “fabricated and dishonest.”
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LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonagen Bioscience, a cancer diagnostics company, today announced that Wayne Hogrefe, PhD, has been named COO. Dr. Hogrefe has more than 30 years of experience in the diagnostics industry, including research and assay development for vaccine responses, vector-borne diseases, viral pathogens, and emerging pathogens.
In his new role, Dr. Hogrefe will oversee the launch of Nonagen Bioscience's lead diagnostic, Oncuria®, as a laboratory developed test (LDT) for bladder cancer by the end of 2022. He will also work closely with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Nonagen seeks FDA approval of Oncuria as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD).
"Wayne is the perfect leader to help us bring our first diagnostic to market," said Nonagen Bioscience CEO Charles Joel Rosser, MD, MBA. "His extensive experience in diagnostics and his business development skills will ensure a smooth rollout of Oncuria as a laboratory developed test later this year."
Dr. Hogrefe holds several patents and has had more than 30 peer-reviewed articles published. He has held leadership positions at Q2 Solutions, St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, Focus Diagnostics, and Quest Diagnostics. Dr. Hogrefe is an emeritus diplomate of the American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology.
"I'm excited to step into the COO role at this important time for the company," said Dr. Hogrefe. "Oncuria is a novel multiplex immunoassay for the quantitative detection of biomarkers in urine that are associated with the presence of bladder cancer, and it has the potential to make a real difference in the way bladder cancer is diagnosed and managed."
Nonagen Bioscience is a privately held biotechnology company that is focused on globally reducing the burden of cancer with innovative diagnostics. As a physician-led company, Nonagen Bioscience is committed to bringing to the market best-in-class, noninvasive diagnostics for cancer detection, therapy choice, and disease monitoring, so patients can live better, longer lives. The Los Angeles–based company was founded in 2011 and is currently developing diagnostics for bladder, breast, and prostate cancers. www.nonagen.com
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Man dies swimming in ocean while on vacation; family says rip currents to blame
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - A family is trying to recover after losing a loved one while vacationing in North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend.
WECT reports Jacob Martin, 36, was visiting Oak Island with his family when suddenly their weekend trip took a tragic turn.
Oak Island Water Rescue reports rescuers got a call on May 28 about a man struggling in the water. When crews arrived at the scene, rescuers said nurses, who happened to be on the beach, had already started CPR on Martin, and a witness had pulled him out of the water.
However, even with the help of the good Samaritans, Martin did not survive.
Martin’s mother, Katrina Thornburg, said she spent weeks planning the family trip, and Martin drove from West Virginia with his kids to take part in it.
“We got here Friday night, and I took videos. The family was cooking and singing,” she said. “I’m still in shock; I don’t know how to process it.”
Yellow flags were flying at the beach at Oak Island on Saturday due to the moderate risk for rip currents, and Martin’s mother said she believes that’s what took his life.
“He could swim, and no one even really thought about it,” she said. “So, it is very dangerous, and it is a real threat. You need to take it seriously.”
Ocean Rescue Chief Pete Grendze couldn’t confirm if a rip current caused Martin’s death but said an autopsy had been scheduled.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces that the company's gaming systems technology will power the national lottery in Latvia as part of a new, long-term contract with Latvijas Loto. The switch to the new technology is part of a plan to drive responsible growth and funding to benefit the Latvian state budget, as well as other programs for Latvian children, youth education and sports.
"After thorough evaluation, Latvijas Loto chose to modernize our systems technology with Scientific Games so that we may continue to deliver outstanding player experiences and meet our growth potential," said Edgars Lediņš, Chairman of the Board for Latvijas Loto. "We look forward to the efficiencies this technology advancement will bring to our entire operation, and our retailers will be delighted with the new terminals and support they will receive."
The new technology will launch in the Spring of 2023, positioning Latvijas Loto to meet its responsible growth objectives with a 50% increase in retailer points-of-sale across in the European Baltic state.
Scientific Games will provide Latvijas Loto with the agility to grow over the next decade with its AEGIS open architecture enterprise gaming system and WAVE X retailer point-of-sale terminals, as well as support and maintenance services.
The company has worked with Latvijas Loto for more than 20 years and also provides the Lottery with a portfolio of entertaining instant games.
"Scientific Games is honored by the longstanding partnership and trust Latvijas Loto has placed in our company, our people and our products to support its mission of responsibly maximizing growth over the next 10 years," said Pat McHugh, CEO for Scientific Games. "Our relentless commitment to innovation and alignment with our lottery customers' growth plans has positioned Scientific Games as the lottery industry's leading systems technology provider in Europe and the fastest growing in the U.S."
Scientific Games provides retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe. The company is the world's largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games, with products generating more than 70% of global instant game retail sales.
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In the three days since 19 children and two teachers were gunned down in a shocking elementary school massacre, details of the horrors endured by students, teachers and devastated family members have poured out of the community of Uvalde, Texas.
What has been less forthcoming are explanations of how a shooter was able to remain in the school for nearly an hour before he was killed by law enforcement.
Investigators are still working to piece together a timeline to explain how an 18-year-old gunman was able to walk up to Robb Elementary School with a rifle, enter without being stopped through an unlocked door, barricade himself inside a classroom and open fire on a class filled with children.
"With all the different agencies that are involved, we're working every angle that's available," Victor Escalon, South Texas regional director for the Department of Public Safety, told reporters Thursday. "We won't stop until we get all the answers that we possibly can," he said during a news conference.
A scene of chaos and confusion began to form outside the school as news of the attack spread on Tuesday.
Parents desperate to bring their children to safety began to show up at the school, begging law enforcement to let them go inside as they became increasingly frustrated with delays in confronting the shooter, identified as Uvalde resident Salvador Ramos.
One father said he asked law enforcement to give him their gear.
"I told one of the officers myself, if they didn't want to go in there, let me borrow his gun and a vest and I'll go in there myself to handle it, and they told me no," the father told CNN. His son survived.
Several videos captured the frantic scene as parents pleaded with officers to go inside or allow them to go in themselves. The video shows officers holding parents behind the yellow tape of a police line, refusing to let them enter as crying and screaming can be heard in the background.
After about an hour, a US Border Patrol tactical team forced its way into the classroom and fatally shot the gunman, Escalon said.
Days after the confrontation, grief-stricken community members are still frustrated about the delay.
"We deserve to know what happened. These parents deserve to know what happened," Democratic State Sen. Ronald Gutierrez, whose district includes Uvalde, told CNN, adding "I know there was a failure here."
"At the end of the day, we have to find out for the future, so that this never happens again, what kind of failures happened. And I feel in this situation, standing back was not the thing to do," he said.
The shooting in Uvalde is the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and is at least the 30th shooting at a K-12 school in 2022. The attack came less than two weeks after a racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, leaving grieving Americans reeling from yet another act of mass violence and leading to renewed calls for gun law reform.
As investigators work to complete a timeline of the attack, the final remains of the victims were returned to families Thursday night. Six surviving victims were still hospitalized Thursday, including the shooter's grandmother, who was shot in the face by her grandson before he drove to the school.
What we know and don't know about the shooting timeline
After shooting his grandmother in her home, Ramos drove to Robb Elementary, where he crashed his truck in a nearby ditch, Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Erick Estrada said. It's unclear why he crashed.
The shooter fired at two witnesses across the street before walking toward the school and shooting at the building, according to Escalon.
There were no officers outside the school to stop Ramos when he arrived, Escalon said, contradicting earlier information from authorities that said he was "engaged" by a school resource officer before he entered the school.
That earlier information was "not accurate," Escalon said Thursday. The shooter "walked in unobstructed initially," he said.
Then, Ramos got into the building through an apparently unlocked door at 11:40 a.m., Escalon said.
The door he entered through is normally locked, "unless you are leaving to go home on the school bus," former principal Ross McGlothlin told CNN.
Inside the school, the shooter barricaded himself inside two adjoining classrooms and fired more than 25 times, Escalon said.
At 11:44 a.m., law enforcement arrived and entered the school. Three law officers went in the same door the shooter used and four came in through a different entrance, DPS spokesperson Chris Olivarez told CNN. When they went to confront the shooter, he fired at them and they took cover.
Two responding officers received non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez.
"It is important for our community to know that our officers responded within minutes" alongside school resource officers, he said.
Officers then called for additional tactical teams and resources such as body armor while they worked to evacuate teachers and students, Escalon said. About an hour later, he said, a US border patrol tactical team was able to enter and kill Ramos.
When asked for more details at a news conference about what exactly responding officers were doing in the hour-long period, Escalon declined to provide further information.
Grieving community reckons with aftermath
In the days following Tuesday's massacre, the residents of Uvalde are still saturated in grief. For some, the devastating news continued to come as community members learned the husband of one of the victims had also died Thursday morning.
Joe Garcia died of a heart attack, just two days after his wife Irma was killed in the hooting, the Archdiocese of San Antonio told CNN. Irma Garcia was a fourth-grade teacher and had been married to Joe for over 25 years, according to a GoFundMe campaign posted by her cousin. The pair's family says Joe died of a broken heart.
Edward Timothy Silva, a second grader who was in the school, told CNN he recalls hiding behind desks in the dark as he heard loud noises in the distance.
"He was asking me does he have to go to school next year," his mother Amberlynn Diaz said. "And I just don't want him to be afraid of school. I want him to continue learning and not be scared of going back to school. I want him to have a normal life again."
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Ukrainian tennis player laments lack of support in her sport
By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer
PARIS (AP) — Lesia Tsurenko is a professional tennis player from Ukraine who is trying to carry on with her career while her country is being invaded by Russia. That weighs on her constantly. After she lost Monday at the French Open, she shared what else has been bothering her. She says a lack of colleagues have spoken out publicly about Russia’s invasion or approached her to express sympathy or even simply discuss what is happening in Ukraine. And she is disappointed that Wimbledon is the only tennis tournament to have banned players from Russia and Belarus because of the war. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/23/ukrainian-tennis-player-laments-lack-of-support-in-her-sport/ | 2022-05-23T22:40:51Z |
One million gallons of radioactive water is inside a former nuclear power plant along Cape Cod Bay and it has got to go. But where, is the vexing question, and will the state of Massachusetts intervene as the company dismantling the plant decides? Holtec International is considering treating the water and discharging it into the bay. Local residents, shell fishermen and politicians disapprove of the plan. Holtec is also considering evaporating the contaminated water or trucking it to a facility in another state. The fight in Massachusetts mirrors a heated debate in Japan over a plan to release water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.
One million gallons of radioactive water is inside a former nuclear power plant along Cape Cod Bay and it has got to go.
But where, is the vexing question, and will the state intervene as the company dismantling the plant decides?
Holtec International is considering treating the water and discharging it into the bay, drawing fierce resistance from local residents, shell fishermen and politicians. Holtec is also considering evaporating the contaminated water or trucking it to a facility in another state.
The fight in Massachusetts mirrors a current, heated debate in Japan over a plan to release more than 1 million tons of treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in spring 2023. A massive tsunami in 2011 crashed into the plant. Three reactors melted down.
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts, closed in 2019 after nearly half a century providing electricity to the region. U.S. Rep. William Keating, a Democrat whose district includes the Cape, wrote to Holtec with other top Massachusetts lawmakers in January to oppose releasing water into Cape Cod Bay. He asked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to examine its regulations.
Keating said in late March that Holtec’s handling of the radioactive water could set a precedent because the U.S. decommissioning industry is in its infancy. Most U.S. nuclear plants were built between 1970 and 1990.
“If they’re listening, sensitive and work with these communities, it’s important,” he said. “That’s the message for future decommissioning sites.”
Holtec has acquired closed nuclear plants across the country as part of its dismantling business, including the former Oyster Creek Generating Station in New Jersey and Indian Point Energy Center in New York. It’s taking ownership of the Palisades Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan, which is closing this year.
Pilgrim was a boiling water reactor. Water constantly circulated through the reactor vessel and nuclear fuel, converting it to steam to spin the turbine. The water was cooled and recirculated, picking up radioactive contamination.
Cape Cod is a tourist hotspot. Having radioactive water in the bay, even low levels, isn’t great for marketing, said Democratic state Rep. Josh Cutler, who represents a district there. Cutler is working to pass legislation to prohibit discharging radioactive material into coastal or inland waters.
Holtec said Pilgrim already discharged water into the bay for 50 years while the plant was operating and environmental studies, conducted by the plant operators and now Holtec, have shown little or no environmental impact. Radiological environmental reports are shared with the NRC annually.
“We are working to provide scientific data, educate the public on the reality of radiation in everyday life, and working to have experts explain the true science versus the emotional fear of the unknown,” spokesperson Patrick O’Brien wrote in an email in March.
WHAT ARE HOLTEC’S OPTIONS?
Holtec could treat the water and discharge it in batches over multiple years, likely the least expensive option. Or, it could evaporate the water on site, as it says it has done with about 680,000 gallons (2,600 kiloliters) over the past two years.
Evaporating the water would be more challenging to do now because the spent nuclear fuel is in storage, and couldn’t be used as a heat source. Holtec would have to use a different — likely more expensive — method that would release gas.
Or, Holtec could truck the water to an out-of-state facility, where it could be mixed with clay and buried or placed in an evaporation pond, or released into local waterways. That’s what Keating wants.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, another boiling water reactor, was shut down in Vernon, Vermont, in 2014. It’s sending wastewater to disposal specialists in Texas and other states. Entergy operated and sold both Vermont Yankee and Pilgrim. NorthStar, a separate and competing corporation in the decommissioning business, is dismantling Vermont Yankee.
Nuclear plants occasionally need to dispose of water with low levels of radioactivity when they’re operating, so a process to release it in batches into local waterways was developed early in the nuclear industry.
In recent years at Pilgrim, the two largest releases were in 2011, with 29 releases totaling about 325,000 gallons (1,500 kiloliters), and 2013, with 21 releases totaling about 310,000 gallons.
The water from those releases was well below the federal limits for the amount of radionuclides in millirems a person would be exposed to in a year if they ate local seafood or swam in nearby waters, according to the NRC.
NRC spokesperson for the Northeast Neil Sheehan said the limits are set very conservatively and are believed to be protective of the public and environment. He said it’s important to consider the role of dilution — once the discharges mix with vast quantities of water any radioactivity is typically not detectable.
WHY ARE PEOPLE WORRIED?
In Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth Bays, there are 50 oyster farms — the largest concentration in the state, worth $5.1 million last year, according to the Massachusetts Seafood Collaborative. The collaborative said dumping the water would devastate the industry, and the local economy along with it.
Diane Turco, a Harwich resident and longtime Pilgrim watchdog, questions if the water is heavily contaminated, especially from the pool that covered the stored, spent fuel for cooling and shielded workers from radiation.
“Isn’t this a crazy idea for Holtec to use our bay as their dump? No way,” she said.
Others didn’t know Pilgrim’s water went into the bay in previous years and they don’t want it to happen again.
“We can’t change that, but we can change what’s happening in the future,” said Cutler, the state lawmaker. “It’s the first time it has ever been decommissioned, so to compare this to the past is a convenient excuse. ‘Well, we did it in the past,’ that sounds like my kid.”
Towns on the Cape are trying to prohibit the dispersal of radioactive materials in their waters. Tribal leaders, fishermen, lobstermen and real estate agents have publicly stated their opposition as well.
Sheehan, the NRC spokesperson, said the water is not different or distinct, compared to water released during the plant’s operations. Holtec would have to handle it the same way, by filtering it, putting it into a tank, analyzing the radio isotopes and calculating the environmental impacts if it was released in batches, he added.
WHO GETS THE FINAL SAY?
Holtec wouldn’t need a separate approval from the NRC to discharge the water into the bay. However, Holtec would need permission from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency if the water contained pollutants regulated by the Clean Water Act, such as dissolved metals.
If the water contained only radioactive materials regulated by the NRC, Holtec wouldn’t need to ask the EPA for a permit modification, according to the EPA’s water division for New England. Holtec has never given the EPA a pollutant characterization of the water associated with decommissioning, the division’s director said.
Mary Lampert, of Duxbury, is on a panel created by the state to look at issues related to the Pilgrim’s decommissioning. She believes the state could use its existing laws and regulations to stop the dumping and plans to press the Massachusetts attorney general to file a preliminary injunction to do so.
The attorney general’s office said it’s monitoring the issue and would take any Clean Water Act violations seriously.
Holtec said this week it’s examining the water for possible pollutants but the lab results won’t be available for awhile.
The company expects to decide what to do with the water later this year. Discharge, evaporation and some limited transportation will likely all be part of the solution, Holtec added. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_786d7f1e-b84e-11ec-8563-bbe91d39a459.html | 2022-04-10T01:43:20Z |
Register now before prices double on September 10
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't miss the Early Bird registration deadline for Equip Exposition, September 9, 2022. For only $20, landscapers, hardscapers and dealers should attend the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, which is one of the most unique trade shows in the United States. After September 9, the price doubles.
Equip Exposition will be held October 18 - 21, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). The show draws tens of thousands of attendees and 1,000+ exhibits where attendees can "test before they invest" the newest and best outdoor power equipment in the expanded 30 acre outdoor Demo Yard and 675,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space.
"Expo offers answers to landscapers and dealers who are facing unprecedented challenges in their business today around labor, supply, and new, mandated regulatory requirements around equipment," says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. "This trade show is the best place to see what's new, meet others in the same field, try out equipment never shown before, and stay competitive."
Equip Exposition offers a host of educational opportunities that can be added to an attendee's registration, including tracks on:
- Labor and finding people
- Leadership succession and finding your number two
- Upcoming regulatory requirements mandating what equipment landscapers can use
- The latest software, robotics, interconnected products and more
- Expanding into other areas of business such as outdoor lighting, tree care, pool and spa, and hardscaping
Attendees have until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2022 to register for $20 at EquipExposition.com. On September 10, 2022 registration fees will double to $40. On October 15, 2022, prices rise to $80. Additionally:
- Landscape professional workshops are $85 each
- Hardscape professional workshops are $65 each
- Technician training is $45 per course
- The Hardscape North America demonstration upgrade is $85
For more information visit equipexposition.com, contact the Equip Exposition office at info@equipexposition.com or call 502-536-7050.
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Ami Neiberger, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, ami@fourleafpr.com
Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, debbi@fourleafpr.com
About Equip Exposition
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, KY, and in 2019 was ranked the sixth largest trade show in the United States. The show publishes equip magazine and is owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, parts, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and their suppliers. For more information visit www.equipexposition.com
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