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CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch event contracts on September 19, pending regulatory review.
Designed especially for the retail audience, these contracts will allow individuals to trade their views on daily up or down price moves in some of the world's most widely quoted benchmark futures markets, beginning with E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq-100, E-mini Dow Jones Industrial Average, E-mini Russell 2000, crude oil, natural gas, gold, silver, copper and Euro FX.
These new daily options on futures contracts will offer short-term trading opportunities for individuals seeking to take a position on daily price moves and will allow participants to know their maximum profit or loss when entering a trade. Each event contract is valued up to $20 per contract.
For more information on this product, please see: www.cmegroup.com/eventcontracts.
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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Two global innovators join to support overburdened doctors and isolated patients with award-winning patient-first digital-first technology
VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In the evolving digital health industry, a newly merged company is on a mission to help healthcare and transform lives. RxMx and Curatio, backed by private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners, have merged to form RxPx.
RxPx is positioned to become the global leader in patient management software for life sciences companies globally. The combined strengths of newly merged RxMx and Curatio will deliver next level solutions to transform the lives of patients, especially those on specialty therapies.
The name RxPx combines Rx for prescription medication and Px for patient experience. With a mission of No Patient Alone, RxPx provides an end to end workflow solution that reduces burden on doctors, and supports patients at scale. The merger comes at a time when health systems are collapsing, pharmaceutical companies are undergoing massive change, and patients are increasingly relying on digital options.
RxPx is used in over 100 countries, available in 15 languages and has been designed specifically for the privacy, security and compliance needs of healthcare. RxMx was started by doctors for doctors to support physician workflows through automated processes that increase speed and access to therapy. Curatio was started by patients for patients as a social health prescription, enabling any healthcare organization to easily deliver private, personalized social support, education, daily coaching and adherence tracking.
"The need for a social health prescription is increasingly urgent and the level of physician burnout is a serious concern for the entire ecosystem.," says RxPx CEO Lynda Brown-Ganzert. "Any healthcare organization can use the RxPx solution, and brand it for their program, therapy, clinic or membership."
"Our case studies show patients are able to get on therapy in a fraction of the time that it would usually take," says RxPx Chief Commercial Officer David Gahan. "We support physicians in making complex decisions by automating as many processes as possible. The amount of time and paperwork involved in prescribing and monitoring these specialty medicines has been drastically reduced."
The positive impacts of this merger will be immediately visible within the healthcare industry as healthcare organizations leveraging the combined offering can expect to see the strain on physicians eased. The merger benefits patients who not only get on therapy faster and more safely, but who also feel supported by their peers in their own health journey.
Both platforms have been a success with patients, with 94% of users still using RxMx one year later. In a Curatio case study where a pharmaceutical company was losing patients early due to a manageable side-effect, 92% of the users remained on therapy leveraging the peer-to-peer social network solution. Case studies for both companies have shown user adherence rates reaching 90%.
"We really are on a mission to transform lives," says Brown-Ganzert. "No patient should be alone and without support when dealing with a health challenge, and no doctor should be without the tools to easily and safely onboard their patient onto a new therapy or program. We're simply two passionate teams of doctors, patients and digital experts that want to empower our customers and partners to deliver better healthcare for everyone."
To learn more about the merger and RxPx please visit www.rxpx.health.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable consumption through its Lab-to-Market™ technology platform today announced that it has started the commissioning of its new fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil.
The greenfield site at Barra Bonita is a strategic investment with which Amyris leads the biotechnology sector with manufacturing at industrial scale. The new plant is strategically located next to the Raizen sugar mill, which is the world's second largest of its kind, ensuring continuity of supply and favorable feedstock economics. Sugar cane is a key feedstock for producing our sustainable ingredients. Brazil ranks number one in global sugar production, and operating costs in Brazil are advantaged compared to the U.S. and Europe. The fermentation plant has a proprietary design with a process tower that is 2-times taller than the company's prior Brotas plant to take full advantage of gravity in its vertical fermentation process. The site consists of five fermentation "mini-factories" capable of concurrently producing our more than 13 currently scaled and future bio-fermented products. The site has ample space and infrastructure for future expansion.
There is strong consumer demand for bio-based products. A real shift is occurring across multiple end-markets, including food and personal care. Biotechnology has seen significant investment over the past years. However, the majority of the funding has been applied toward the front of the funnel; gene discovery, genetic pathway modeling and microbe engineering. Little investment has been seen downstream in fermentation process development, scale up and fermentation at scale. The lack of scaled precision fermentation expertise and capacity, and thus the ability to manufacture cost effectively at scale is an impediment to biotechnology making a commercial impact. The sector's capital light approach toward fermentation capacity does not bode well for future success.
"At Amyris we are taking control of our destiny with the Barra Bonita plant," said John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Industry experts are seeing a significant future gap between supply and demand of fermentation-based products. We set out a strategic path over a decade ago that, beyond being the recognized leaders in the science of biotechnology, we would invest in fermentation process capability and capacity. We have a highly experienced team that combines the art and science of manufacturing at scale all the way from the lab bench to the fermentation tower. We are very proud of the team that has engineered and constructed our new plant in record time and during an unprecedented pandemic. We have started to activate the process control modules and are in the process of testing the instruments and automation protocols to ensure that all systems and components are operating efficiently and safely. We are looking forward to accelerating the commissioning process, including the completion of the sterility hold, with a view to operationalize the plant during the second quarter."
Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a leading synthetic biotechnology company, transitioning the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets to sustainable ingredients through fermentation and the company's proprietary Lab-to-Market™ technology platform. This Amyris platform leverages state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling the company to rapidly bring new innovation to market at commercial scale. Amyris ingredients are included in over 20,000 products from the world's top brands, reaching more than 300 million consumers. Amyris also owns and operates a family of consumer brands that is constantly evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable, effective and accessible products. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com.
Amyris, the Amyris logo and Lab-to-Market are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amyris, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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At 1757 Monmouth St.
NEWPORT, Ky., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 1757 Monmouth St.
The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call 859-217-2401 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Tyler Ferrell earned a bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace University and a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine.
Ferrell is an orthopedic clinical specialist, a graduate of the Upstream Rehab Institute orthopedic residency program and is certified in dry needling. His special interests include outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation and injury prevention.
BenchMark's other clinics in the greater Cincinnati area comprise Fort Mitchell, Florence-South, Burlington, Hebron and Union. Overall, the company has more than 20 clinics in Kentucky.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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Gabriela Montero at Prager Family Center for the Arts Brings Yuja Wang,
Paquito D'Rivera, Joshua Bell for Exclusive Musical Series in Easton, MD.
Adding a Music Education Program for Underserved Youth
EASTON, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pianist-composer, Gabriela Montero, started her studies earlier than most – at just four years old – making her solo debut with an orchestra in her home country of Venezuela at age seven. She went on to receive a scholarship to attend school in the U.S., and later became a graduate and fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in London. Montero has showcased her phenomenal musicality and rare improvisational ability internationally – from Carnegie Hall to the 2008 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. Come this fall, Montero will be performing, along with a selection of GRAMMY-winning musical artists, like Yuja Wang, as part of the Gabriela Montero at Prager series in the newly restored Ebenezer Theater at Prager Family Center for the Arts, Easton, Maryland. Comprised of eight concerts, beginning September 2022, and continuing through the summer of 2023, Montero and some of the most influential musicians of modern times – representing China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Cuba, and the United States – will bring sounds from around the world to Easton.
Season One of the series will feature Montero and seven of the music world's brightest stars, including esteemed talents like Joshua Bell, the GRAMMY-winning and Emmy-nominated violinist. Bell was selected to play for the first musical mission to Cuba commissioned by President Obama to celebrate the renewed cultural diplomacy between the U.S. and Cuba; he was named "Instrumentalist of the Year" by Musical America, and his genre-crossing collaborations – with musicians like Sting and Chick Corea – along with contributions to the Academy Award-winning film, Red Violin, have made the Indiana native a musical legend. Yuja Wang, the Beijing pianist and the youngest of the visiting artists, is known for her charismatic stage presence and her fashionable and bold attire that reflects the energy of her performances. In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, Wang has been recognized with Gramophone's prestigious "Young Artist of the Year" award, and the Musical America "Artist of the Year" award; she's a fresh and youthful voice in the classical world. Paquito D'Rivera, with 14 Grammy awards to his name, discovered his love for the saxophone and clarinet early in his home country of Cuba, performing at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra in Havana. Known for his ability to blend Latin jazz and classical music, he was honored with the National Medal for the Arts by President George W. Bush. Larisa Martinez, born and raised in Puerto Rico, joined the previously mentioned artist Joshua Bell in Cuba as part of the delegation sent by President Obama. The Soprano singer has toured with tenor Andrea Bocelli; she won the Metropolitan Opera's National Council Audition in Puerto Rico; and her talents were showcased on the Emmy-nominated PBS special "Live From Lincoln Center, Seasons of Cuba." Regarded as Ireland's finest tenor, Anthony Kearns toured with the acclaimed group, The Irish Tenors. Kearns performed during several of President Obama's Inauguration events and he regularly makes time to sing in support of important causes such as musical education and autism awareness. Vanessa Perez is a pianist; at age 11, she was invited to make her concert debut in Caracas, Venezuela. Today, Perez is the performance partner of actor Bill Murray, and recently played a major role alongside Murray in the concert documentary, "New Worlds: Cradle of Civilization." Her presentation at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, was filmed by director Andrew Muscato and became an official selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. She was interviewed by Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning and has performed on the Stephen Colbert Show. The final artist joining Montero is Marc-André Hamelin, a Canadian musician who began playing piano at the age of five. Hamelin is a recording artist for Hyperion Records; with a discography that spans more than 70 albums, he has nearly 30 compositions to his name. Hamelin has received seven Juno Awards and 11 GRAMMY nominations.
Ensuring inclusivity, up to 20 seats at each performance will be allocated at no cost to underserved communities through the Access to Excellence ticket program. In addition to the performances, Montero is introducing three new programs to Easton. Back to School with Gabriela brings the world-renowned artists to community youth, with showcases at Talbot County Public Schools the day before each of their performances at the Prager Family Auditorium. The Gabriela Montero Piano Lab offers year-round mentoring to the next generation of concert pianists from across the globe. She'll be leading live, digital instruction to nine piano fellows, each of impeccable talent and skill. The 90-minute Open Door Piano Lab Sessions offered throughout the year will allow the Easton community exclusive access to observe Montero's mentoring work.
Given Paul Prager's proclivity for restoring historic buildings in Easton, Maryland, it comes as no surprise that he is behind the ambitious revival of the Ebenezer Theater, within the Prager Family Center for the Arts. The historic building of 1856 was built to house the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church. Sold in the mid-20th century, it was the headquarters of the Historical Society of Talbot County, which initiated the transition from a place of worship to an auditorium. When Prager, as principal of Bluepoint Hospitality, acquired the property in 2014, he created something almost as spiritual as the original building - a performing arts venue. At the Ebenezer Theater, Bluepoint Hospitality has created a rich atmosphere of Victorian Gothic and Aesthetic Movement design, taking its cue from the original features like stained-glass windows and gothic arches. Period wallpapers from Bradbury & Bradbury embody the high ideals of mid-19th century interior design. The pressed-tin ceiling has been transformed by 24-karat gold leaf, hand-applied by Maryland artist Kelly Walker, who also created a dramatic celestial canopy over the stage. Thanks to the latest 21st-century technology, the auditorium's acoustics now set the stage for memorable performances. Completing the Prager Family Center for the Arts is Zachariah Hall, adjacent to the theater, adding space for programs that present literary, visual, and performing arts for the enrichment of the community. Bluepoint Hospitality looks forward to 'sharing the stage' with Gabriela Montero at Prager.
For further details and scheduling of the eight select concerts at Ebenezer Theater, please visit the website of www.bluepointhospitality.com.
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Long-shot Rich Strike wins the 148th Kentucky Derby
By Kevin Dotson and Christina Maxouris, CNN
In a stunning upset that sent the crowd roaring, Rich Strike won the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday.
The horse entered the race at 80-1 odds — the biggest long-shot in the 20-horse field. And Rich Strike began the derby week as an alternate and wasn’t added to the field until Friday, when another horse pulled out of the race.
“Out of nowhere, Rich Strike got his roses,” the derby said in a tweet accompanying an image of the horse with the roses around his neck.
Rich Strike was in the middle of the pack as the horses entered the final stretch, but the horse surged past front-runners and betting favorites Epicenter and Zandon in the final seconds of the race.
Epicenter and Zandon finished in second and third place respectively.
Venezuelan jockey Sonny Leon, riding in his first Kentucky Derby, drove Rich Strike to the surprise victory and the $1.86 million winner’s purse.
“I’m so happy,” trainer Eric Reed said after the race. “This is … the reason everybody does this. Cause we’re not supposed to be here, but I knew this horse loved the track and he’s been training so good all year.”
“Sonny Leon, they know who he is now,” Reed added.
This is Reed’s first winning horse in the derby.
Rich Strike is owned by RED TR-Racing, LLC, according to the derby’s website.
Dubbed the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” — a nod to its approximate run time — the Derby is the first race in US horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
The next leg of the Triple Crown will be run in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 21.
The competition was wide-open this year without trainer Bob Baffert, who was banned from Churchill Downs for two years after Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first last year, later tested positive for a banned substance. Baffert claimed an ointment used to treat dermatitis may have caused the positive test.
The initial runner-up in that race, Mandaloun, was announced the winner. Medina Spirit died unexpectedly in December.
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DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Logistics, a leading fleet and logistics provider and a Standard Industries company, has doubled the size of its business in the last twelve months, now utilizing over 300 drivers across 17 locations. Amid current global supply chain challenges, Standard Logistics is providing customers with stability and flexibility through reliable, versatile logistics solutions, all while building an inclusive, community-centric culture for its drivers.
Standard Logistics focuses heavily on the driver experience with an employee-driven culture that has led to some of the lowest turnover in the industry. In addition to engaging contractors, the company hires and retains drivers as full-time employees and maintains a strong commitment to employee safety, quality of life, inclusion and career advancement. With a roster of full-time employees, Standard Logistics is able to leverage solutions like relay networks to improve wellbeing for drivers, who traditionally face demanding and stressful working conditions.
"Our growth over the past year has proven not only that our logistics and transportation services are in high demand, but also that our focus on our drivers and company culture are what set us apart," said Volker Bargenda, President of Standard Logistics. "Our people are our greatest asset, and our future success will be fueled by the power of our united, centralized fleet as we continue to invest in our capabilities as a full-scale logistics provider."
Previously known as Hawk Logistics, Standard Logistics has been the partner of choice for GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer. It was also recognized as Home Depot's 2021 Carrier of the Year in the medium-size flatbed category. With continued expansion and investment, Standard Logistics is now able to make its solutions available to additional shippers.
"We've had a long, successful partnership with Standard Logistics and their significant growth in the last year can be attributed to their rich investment in their drivers and their commitment to customer service," said Randy Bargfrede, Chief Operations Officer of GAF. "As they enter this next phase of growth, we are looking forward to continuing our collaboration to drive greater efficiencies for our business and customers."
To learn more about Standard Logistics' services and career opportunities, visit www.standardls.com.
Standard Logistics, a Standard Industries Company, maintains a versatile fleet of vehicles and partners with reliable carriers to provide long and short haul services coast to coast. Headquartered in Dallas, TX with 17 hubs and counting across the country, Standard Logistics' commitment to customer satisfaction, driver safety, diversity and innovation powers its best-in-class logistics operation. For more information, visit www.standardls.com
Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees. The Standard ecosystem spans a broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building solutions, performance materials, logistics, real estate and next-generation solar technology. Throughout its history, Standard has leveraged its deep industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses, which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast, SGI, Schiedel, and Standard Logistics, as well as Standard Investments and Winter Properties. For more information, visit www.standardindustries.com.
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BELTON — Services for Judy Ragsdale, 74, of Temple will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen with Georgia Risenhoover officiating.
Mrs. Ragsdale died Tuesday, Aug. 23, at her residence.
She was born June 14, 1948, to Samuel Franklyn Barr and Rosella Hackney in Alice. Judy attended Alice High School and Pensacola Junior College, receiving an associate degree in science. She married Sammy Ragsdale on Dec. 16, 1973, in Alice. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Charron.
Survivors include her husband of Temple; two sons, Daniel Charron of Victoria and Donald Charron of Temple; a daughter, Elizabeth Ash of Temple; a brother, Bill Barr of Bloomington; a sister, Brenda Elliot of Virginia Beach; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_1d6e31aa-25c0-11ed-8eba-0ff73d7118cb.html | 2022-08-27T06:41:00Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG), the Bay Area's largest family-owned automotive group, announced that their family of dealerships is partnering with local water districts to undergo a water conservation project, reducing their water consumption by 65%.
In light of increasing drought conditions, DGDG is joining efforts to limit water consumption by developing responsible water management and long-term water conservation measures.
"DGDG continues to focus on taking action to help with water conservation in the Bay Area and is committed to being part of the solution, said DGDG CEO Jeremy Beaver. "We are extremely proud to partner with Alpine Landscape on our project that will save millions of gallons of water every year."
DGDG is partnering with Alpine Landscapes to remove high-water use turf and overhead spray irrigation and converting to a mix of low water-use ground covers and CA natives with new subsurface drip irrigation technology with cloud-based controllers that can read daily weather.
The new aesthetically pleasing low water-use plants will create uniformity amongst the dealerships and reflect the DGDG brand. The new irrigation equipment will be more efficient, reduce excess waste, and save an estimated 2,349,884 gallons of water per year.
"Choosing to partner with DGDG was an easy decision. Our values align as far as quality, customer service, and long-term sustainability," said Alpine Landscapes President Ryan Dinsmore. "The water conservation project will not only save millions of gallons of water per year, but it will beautify the landscape and be a staple of their store brand, now, and in the future."
About Del Grande Dealer Group
The Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) is the Bay Area's largest family-owned automotive group. The dealer group comprises 16 brands and 18 dealerships in Northern California including: Capitol Buick GMC, Capitol Chevrolet, Capitol Ford, Capitol Hyundai, Capitol Kia, Capitol Mazda, Capitol Subaru, Capitol Volkswagen, Concord Mazda, Fremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Fremont Hyundai, Genesis of Stevens Creek, Salinas Honda, Stevens Creek Hyundai, Stevens Creek Mazda, Team Cadillac, Team Chevrolet, and Team Mazda. DGDG's team of 1,000 employees offers professional, friendly, and courteous service as well as No Brainer Checkout™, DGDG's online vehicle sales platform. For more information, visit DGDG.com.
About Alpine Landscapes
Alpine Landscapes is a commercial landscape management company that specializes in maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, and tree care. It is our job as horticulturists and arboriculturists to educate our partners and be true asset managers of their landscape, irrigation, and trees. For more information, visit youralpine.com.
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Free of charge resource My Special Aflac Duck® helps comfort 50 pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients in Louisiana
COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.1 and proud supporter of families dealing with childhood cancer and blood disorders like sickle cell, delivered 50 of their award winning My Special Aflac Ducks for children with cancer and sickle cell disease at Children's Hospital New Orleans. The duck delivery event occurred during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an annual effort Aflac participates in to raise awareness and funding for these two important causes.
"The My Special Aflac Duck program has done an incredible job providing comfort to children with cancer and to kids with sickle cell disease during a time they need it the most," said Aflac Louisiana Market Director Eddie Martina II. "At Aflac's core, we are committed to helping children and their families impacted by these diseases and are grateful to work with our partners in Louisiana to provide this resource free of charge, helping make a difference in the lives of these families."
The award-winning, social robot uses medical play, lifelike movement and mimics emotions to engage and help comfort kids during their cancer or sickle cell disease journey. It was developed after more than 18 months of research with children, families and health care providers to help children cope with their treatments. Features of My Special Aflac Duck include an interactive mobile app that allows children to virtually bathe and feed their duck, customizable soundscapes that provide soothing visuals and sounds, smart sensors that enable touch and awareness of light and sounds, and a calming heartbeat and breathing vibrations. To help children express themselves, the duck also comes with seven feelings emoji discs that, when tapped to a sensor on the duck's chest, prompt My Special Aflac Duck to emulate each emotion.
"Care plans for children with cancer or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease, can involve frequent procedures, clinic or infusion visits, and hospitalizations, which can lead to stress and anxiety for these patients," said Dr. Dana LeBlanc, hematologist/oncologist at Children's Hospital New Orleans' Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. "We are grateful for the potential positive impact that this innovative resource offers for our children with sickle cell."
Aflac, along with Sproutel, debuted My Special Aflac Duck in 2018 as part of its 27-year, $161-plus million commitment to childhood cancer and blood disorders, including sickle cell disease. Since the program's inception, Aflac has delivered more than 17,000 My Special Aflac Ducks in 450 hospitals and disease-focused organizations, free of charge to patients ages 3 and above.
"We are grateful to Aflac for not only tailoring My Special Aflac Duck to help meet the specific needs of sickle cell patients, but also delivering them to our clients in south Louisiana," said Erin Fullbright, executive director of Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana. "Sickle cell patients are often forgotten and not given the same resources as other chronic diseases. Knowing our patients suffer just as much and seeing Aflac's support for the sickle cell community firsthand means everything. Going to the hospital for a pain crisis or even for their monthly visit can be a lot for children. Having their own duck during these tough times will be comforting for the families."
Recipients at the Louisiana event participated in a My Special Aflac Duck demonstration before beginning an exciting scavenger hunt to meet their very own robotic companion. Following the hunt, patients and their families celebrated the new friendship through various activities like creating a birth certificate and beaded necklace for their duck, coloring and more.
Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck for their children or patients 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at https://myduck.sproutel.com/family/request.
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
Children's Hospital is a 257-bed, non-profit academic pediatric medical center that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including over 40 pediatric specialties, delivered just for children. With more than 600 pediatric providers, Children's offers a comprehensive array of pediatric healthcare services in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In addition to its main campus located in New Orleans, the hospital operates a network of specialty clinics across Louisiana, including in Covington, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Bay St. Louis, MS. Children's offers primary care services at 12 convenient locations and remotely via its Virtual Care for Kids program. Children's is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system which also includes New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, and East Jefferson General Hospital. Learn more at chnola.org.
Sickle Cell is a painful genetic blood disorder impacting more than 100,000 people in the United States. With 2.5 million carrying the trait, it is the most commonly inherited blood disorder in the country. Newborns can be tested at birth, but others can be tested through a blood test. Last year marked 45 YEARS of the Association's service in several parishes in the state of Louisiana. SCASL is the only organization whose mission is to provide supportive medical and social services to people living with sickle cell disease in these areas.
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Smart Water Summit (SWS) announced VODA.ai as the "BEST SMART WATER SOLUTION" at SWS22 held August 29 - September 1, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. The 2022 Smart Water Summit had forty-seven participating Smart Water Technology Vendors competing in three award categories. VODA.ai received the 2022 SWS Best Smart Water Solution award for its innovative application of machine learning to help utility leaders make decisions based on science. VODA.ai was nominated for all three award categories. Awards were voted on by the 100+ Utility Executives in attendance representing 78 Water Utilities from across North America.
VODA.ai is on the cutting edge of helping water and wastewater utilities prioritize repairs and capital improvement projects in transmission, distribution, and collection systems. VODA.ai has a cloud-based platform using artificial intelligence to analyze existing GIS and failure data to identify pipes at the highest risk of failure, probable wastewater incidents, and finding lead service lines.
About VODA.ai: VODA.ai helps water utilities prioritize their infrastructure using machine learning. It is proven to be up to 65 times more accurate than traditional methods and twice as accurate in finding lead pipes. VODA.ai was founded in 2017 and is used by many of the Leading Utilities of the World. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. VODA.ai's patent-pending machine learning and deep learning technology discover patterns from other pipes and enables science-based decision making.
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- Fiscal third quarter revenue grew 29% year over year to $1.4 billion
- Fiscal third quarter billings grew 40% year over year to $1.8 billion
- Remaining performance obligation grew 40% year over year to $6.9 billion
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today financial results for its fiscal third quarter 2022, ended April 30, 2022.
Total revenue for the fiscal third quarter 2022 grew 29% year over year to $1.4 billion, compared with total revenue of $1.1 billion for the fiscal third quarter 2021. GAAP net loss for the fiscal third quarter 2022 was $73.2 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net loss of $145.1 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter 2021.
Non-GAAP net income for the fiscal third quarter 2022 was $193.1 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $139.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter 2021. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information is contained in the tables below.
"We saw strong top-line growth in Q3, which is a testament to our teams' consistent execution in capitalizing on the strong cybersecurity demand trends," said Nikesh Arora, chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks. "On the back of this strength across our portfolio, we are again raising our guidance for the year across revenue, billings and earnings per share."
"Our drive to deliver strong total shareholder return in Q3 was headlined by our revenue growth, while we also balanced operating margin expansion and free cash flow conversion," said Dipak Golechha, chief financial officer of Palo Alto Networks. "We look forward to continuing this balance as we close out the year and look to FY23."
Financial Outlook
Palo Alto Networks provides guidance based on current market conditions and expectations.
For the fiscal fourth quarter 2022, we expect:
- Total billings in the range of $2.32 billion to $2.35 billion, representing year over year growth of between 24% and 26%.
- Total revenue in the range of $1.53 billion to $1.55 billion, representing year over year growth of between 25% and 27%.
- Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $2.26 to $2.29, using 106 million to 108 million shares outstanding.
For the fiscal year 2022, we are broadly raising guidance and expect:
- Total billings in the range of $7.106 billion to $7.136 billion, representing year over year growth of between 30% and 31%.
- Total revenue in the range of $5.481 billion to $5.501 billion, representing year over year growth of approximately 29%.
- Diluted non-GAAP net income per share in the range of $7.43 to $7.46, using 106 million to 107 million shares.
- Adjusted free cash flow margin in the range of 32% to 33%.
Guidance for non-GAAP financial measures excludes share-based compensation-related charges (including share-based payroll tax expense), acquisition-related costs, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, litigation-related charges, including legal settlements, non-cash charges related to convertible notes, and related foreign currency gains (losses) and income and other tax effects associated with these items, along with certain non-recurring expenses and certain non-recurring cash flows. We have not reconciled diluted non-GAAP net income per share guidance to GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share or adjusted free cash flow margin guidance to GAAP net cash from operating activities because we do not provide guidance on GAAP net income (loss) or net cash from operating activities and would not be able to present the various reconciling cash and non-cash items between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures because certain items that impact these measures are uncertain or out of our control, or cannot be reasonably predicted, including share-based compensation expense, without unreasonable effort. The actual amounts of such reconciling items will have a significant impact on the company's GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and GAAP net cash from operating activities.
Earnings Call Information
Palo Alto Networks will host a video webcast for analysts and investors to discuss the company's fiscal third quarter 2022 results as well as the outlook for its fiscal fourth quarter 2022 today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time/1:30 p.m. Pacific time. Open to the public, investors may access the webcast, supplemental financial information and earnings slides from the "Investors" section of the company's website at investors.paloaltonetworks.com. A replay will be available three hours after the conclusion of the webcast and archived for one year.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions including statements regarding our ability to balance future revenue growth with operating margin expansion and free cash flow, and our financial outlook for the fiscal fourth quarter 2022 and fiscal year 2022. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including: developments and changes in general market, political, economic, and business conditions; the duration and global impact of COVID-19; risks associated with managing our growth; risks associated with new products and subscription and support offerings, including the discovery of software bugs; shifts in priorities or delays in the development or release of new subscription offerings, or the failure to timely develop and achieve market acceptance of new products and subscriptions as well as existing products and subscription and support offerings; rapidly evolving technological developments in the market for security products and subscription and support offerings; our customers' purchasing decisions and the length of sales cycles; our competition; our ability to attract and retain new customers; our ability as an organization to acquire and integrate other companies, products, or technologies in a successful manner; the effects of supply chain constraints and the global chip and component shortages and other factors affecting the manufacture, delivery, and cost of certain of our products; our ability to obtain adequate supply of our products from our third-party manufacturing partners; our debt repayment obligations; and our share repurchase program, which may not be fully consummated or enhance shareholder value, and any share repurchases which could affect the price of our common stock.
Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 22, 2022, which is available on our website at investors.paloaltonetworks.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Key Metrics
Palo Alto Networks has provided in this press release financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The company uses these non-GAAP financial measures and other key metrics internally in analyzing its financial results and believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures and key metrics are useful to investors as an additional tool to evaluate ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing the company's financial results with other companies in its industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures or key metrics.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures and key metrics are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read only in conjunction with the company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the company's historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release, and investors are encouraged to review these reconciliations.
Non-GAAP net income and net income per share, diluted. Palo Alto Networks defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) plus share-based compensation-related charges, including share-based payroll tax expense, acquisition-related costs, amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, litigation-related charges, including legal settlements, gains (losses) related to facility exit, and non-cash charges related to convertible notes. The company also excludes from non-GAAP net income the foreign currency gains (losses) and tax effects associated with these items in order to provide a complete picture of the company's recurring core business operating results. The company defines non-GAAP net income per share, diluted, as non-GAAP net income divided by the weighted-average diluted shares outstanding, which includes the potentially dilutive effect of the company's employee equity incentive plan awards and the company's convertible senior notes outstanding and related warrants, after giving effect to the anti-dilutive impact of the company's note hedge agreements, which reduces the potential economic dilution that otherwise would occur upon conversion of the company's convertible senior notes. Under GAAP, the anti-dilutive impact of the note hedge is not reflected in diluted shares outstanding. The company believes that excluding these items from non-GAAP net income and net income per share, diluted, provides management and investors with greater visibility into the underlying performance of the company's core business operating results, meaning its operating performance excluding these items and, from time to time, other discrete charges that are infrequent in nature, over multiple periods.
Billings. Palo Alto Networks defines billings as total revenue plus the change in total deferred revenue, net of acquired deferred revenue, during the period. The company considers billings to be a key metric used by management to manage the company's business and believes billings provides investors with an important indicator of the health and visibility of the company's business because it includes subscription and support revenue, which is recognized ratably over the contractual service period, and product revenue, which is recognized at the time of shipment, provided that all other conditions for revenue recognition have been met. The company considers billings to be a useful metric for management and investors, particularly if sales of subscriptions continue to increase and the company experiences strong renewal rates for subscriptions and support.
Investors are cautioned that there are a number of limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures and key metrics as analytical tools. In particular, the billings metric reported by the company includes amounts that have not yet been recognized as revenue. Additionally, many of the adjustments to the company's GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in the company's financial results for the foreseeable future, such as share-based compensation, which is an important part of Palo Alto Networks employees' compensation and impacts their performance. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP, and the components that Palo Alto Networks excludes in its calculation of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP results of operations. Palo Alto Networks compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures. In the future, the company may also exclude non-recurring expenses and other expenses that do not reflect the company's core business operating results.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future with technology that is transforming the way people and organizations operate. Our mission is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We help address the world's greatest security challenges with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation, and orchestration. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, we are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks and the Palo Alto Networks logo are trademarks of Palo Alto Networks, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
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Approval based on Phase 3 data showing Dupixent significantly reduced severe asthma attacks and also improved lung function and health-related quality of life for children
Data reinforce well-established safety profile of Dupixent
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today announced that the European Commission (EC) has expanded the marketing authorization for Dupixent® (dupilumab) in the European Union. Dupixent is now also approved in children aged 6 to 11 years as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma with type 2 inflammation characterized by raised blood eosinophils and/or raised fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), who are inadequately controlled with medium to high dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) plus another medicinal product for maintenance treatment.
"Today's approval in Europe recognizes the benefits of Dupixent in helping children living with the profound effects of severe asthma, including unpredictable asthma attacks, routine disruption to daily activities and the use of systemic steroids that can impede children's growth," said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron. "Dupixent is the only treatment available that specifically blocks two key drivers of type 2 inflammation, IL-4 and IL-13, which our trials show plays a major role in childhood asthma, as well as in related conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis and the often co-morbid condition, atopic dermatitis. In clinical trials, Dupixent significantly reduced asthma attacks, helped children breathe better and improved their health-related quality of life. We also remain committed to investigating Dupixent in other conditions where type 2 inflammation may significantly impact patients' lives, including eosinophilic esophagitis, prurigo nodularis and chronic spontaneous urticaria."
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. Up to 85% of children with asthma may have type 2 inflammation and are more likely to have higher disease burden. Despite treatment with current standard-of-care ICS and bronchodilators, these children may continue to experience serious symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Severe asthma may impact children's developing airways and cause potentially life-threatening exacerbations. Children with severe asthma also may require the use of multiple courses of systemic corticosteroids that carry significant risks. Uncontrolled severe asthma can interfere with day-to-day activities, like sleeping, attending school and playing sports.
Dupixent, which was invented using Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) pathways and is not an immunosuppressant. By demonstrating significant clinical benefit together with a decrease in type 2 inflammation following IL-4 and IL-13 blockade with Dupixent, the Dupixent Phase 3 clinical program has established that IL-4 and IL-13 are key drivers of the type 2 inflammation that plays a major role in multiple related and often co-morbid diseases for which Dupixent is approved including asthma, atopic dermatitis and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP), as well as investigational diseases such as eosinophilic esophagitis and prurigo nodularis, which have been studied in Phase 3 trials.
"We are excited to bring the well-established safety and efficacy profile of Dupixent to even younger patients living with uncontrolled severe asthma in Europe. In addition to greatly reducing severe asthma attacks and improving lung function, patients in our clinical trials also reduced their oral corticosteroid use. This is particularly meaningful as these are medicines that can carry significant safety risks if used long term," said Naimish Patel, M.D. Head of Global Development, Immunology and Inflammation at Sanofi. "This approval underscores our continued commitment to bringing Dupixent to as many patients as possible suffering from the negative effects of severe asthma with the hope of improving their quality of life."
The EC decision is based on pivotal data from the Phase 3 VOYAGE trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Dupixent combined with standard-of-care asthma therapy in 408 children with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma.
Two pre-specified populations with evidence of type 2 inflammation were evaluated for the primary analysis: 1) patients with baseline blood eosinophils (EOS) ≥300 cells/μl (n=259) and 2) patients with either baseline FeNO ≥20 parts per billion (ppb) or baseline blood EOS ≥150 cells/μl (n=350). Patients who added Dupixent to standard-of-care in these two groups, respectively, experienced:
- Substantially reduced rates of severe asthma attacks, with a 65% and 59% average reduction over one year compared to placebo (0.24 and 0.31 events per year for Dupixent vs. 0.67 and 0.75 for placebo, respectively).
- Improved lung function observed as early as two weeks and sustained for up to 52 weeks, measured by percent predicted FEV1 (FEV1pp).
- Improved asthma control, with 81% and 79% of patients reporting a clinically meaningful improvement at 24 weeks, based on disease symptoms and impact compared to 64% and 69% of placebo patients, respectively.
- Improved health-related quality of life, with 73% and 73% of patients reporting a clinically meaningful improvement at 24 weeks, compared to 63% and 65% of placebo patients, respectively.
- Reduced systemic corticosteroid use by an average of 66% and 59% over one year compared to placebo (0.27 and 0.35 courses per year for Dupixent vs. 0.81 and 0.86 for placebo, respectively).
The safety results from the trial were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in patients aged 12 years and older with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma. The overall rates of adverse events were 83% for Dupixent and 80% for placebo. Adverse events that were more commonly observed with Dupixent compared to placebo included injection site reactions (18% Dupixent, 13% placebo), viral upper respiratory tract infections (12% Dupixent, 10% placebo) and eosinophilia (7% Dupixent, 1% placebo). Helminth infections were also more commonly observed with Dupixent in patients aged 6 to 11 years and were reported in 2% of Dupixent patients and 0% of placebo patients.
The Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent (100 mg or 200 mg every two weeks, based on weight tier) combined with standard-of-care asthma therapy in 408 children aged 6 to 11 years with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma. More than 90% of children in the trial had at least one concurrent atopic medical condition such as allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.
The primary endpoint was the annualized rate of severe asthma exacerbations over one year, and the key secondary endpoint was the change from baseline in percentage of predicted pre-bronchodilator FEV1 (FEV1pp) at week 12. The FEV1pp seeks to evaluate a patient's change in lung function compared to their predicted lung function based on age, height, sex and ethnicity to account for children's growing lung capacity at different stages of development. Additional secondary endpoints included responder rates for asthma control as measured by a ≥0.5 improvement on the Asthma Control Questionnaire-7 Interviewer Administered (ACQ-7-IA; 7-point scale) and health-related quality of life as measured by a ≥0.5 improvement on the Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire with Standardized Activities-Interviewer Administered (PAQLQ(S)-IA; 7-point scale).
Dupixent is also approved in Europe, U.S., Japan and other countries around the world for use in certain patients with asthma, specific patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis as well as CRSwNP in different age populations. Dupixent is also approved in one or more of these indications in more than 60 countries around the world, and more than 400,000 patients have been treated globally.
Dupixent is an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) at different injection sites. In the EU for pediatric patients aged 6 to 11 years, Dupixent dosing is based on weight tier (100 mg every two weeks or 300 mg every four weeks for children ≥15 to <30 kg, 200 mg every two weeks or 300 mg every four weeks for children ≥30 to <60 kg and 200 mg every two weeks for children ≥60 kg) and is supplied as a pre-filled syringe. It is also available as a pre-filled pen for adolescents (12 to 17 years) and adults at 200 and 300 mg doses. Dupixent is intended for use under the guidance of a healthcare professional and can be given in a clinic or at home by self-administration after training by a healthcare professional. In children younger than 12 years of age, Dupixent should be administered by a caregiver if given at home.
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately a quarter of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies currently available. This includes Dupixent, REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and InmazebTM (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn).
Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation.
In addition to the currently approved indications, Regeneron and Sanofi are studying dupilumab in a broad range of diseases driven by type 2 inflammation or other allergic processes including pediatric atopic dermatitis (6 months to 5 years of age, Phase 3), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation (Phase 3), eosinophilic esophagitis (Phase 3), bullous pemphigoid (Phase 3), prurigo nodularis (Phase 3), chronic spontaneous urticaria (Phase 3), chronic inducible urticaria-cold (Phase 3), chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis (Phase 3), allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (Phase 3), allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (Phase 3) and peanut allergy (Phase 2). These potential uses of dupilumab are currently under clinical investigation, and the safety and efficacy in these conditions have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used:
- to treat adults and children 6 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age.
- with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral steroid dependent asthma in adults and children 6 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. DUPIXENT may also help reduce the amount of oral corticosteroids you need while preventing severe asthma attacks and improving your breathing. DUPIXENT is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with asthma under 6 years of age.
- with other medicines for the maintenance treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in adults whose disease is not controlled. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis under 18 years of age.
Do not use if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT®.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have eye problems
- have a parasitic (helminth) infection
- are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a "live vaccine" right before and during treatment with DUPIXENT.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis or CRSwNP, and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.
- Allergic reactions. DUPIXENT can cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be severe. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: breathing problems or wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, fast pulse, fever, hives, joint pain, general ill feeling, itching, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea or vomiting, or cramps in your stomach-area.
- Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision, such as blurred vision. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ophthalmologist for an exam if needed.
- Inflammation of your blood vessels. Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who receive DUPIXENT. This may happen in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is being stopped or the dose is being lowered. It is not known whether this is caused by DUPIXENT. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have: rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of your arms or legs, or persistent fever.
- Joint aches and pain. Some people who use DUPIXENT have had trouble walking or moving due to their joint symptoms, and in some cases needed to be hospitalized. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening joint symptoms. Your healthcare provider may stop DUPIXENT if you develop joint symptoms.
The most common side effects include:
- Atopic dermatitis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, and cold sores in your mouth or on your lips.
- Asthma: injection site reactions, pain in the throat (oropharyngeal pain), high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), and parasitic (helminth) infections.
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), trouble sleeping (insomnia), toothache, gastritis, and joint pain (arthralgia).
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It's an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Your healthcare provider will decide if you or your caregiver can inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to prepare and inject DUPIXENT until you or your caregiver have been trained by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it's recommended DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children under 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information including Patient Information.
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite technologies, such as VelocImmune, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
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We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
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(or their respective affiliated companies, as applicable) to be cancelled or terminated; and risks associated with intellectual property of other parties and pending or future litigation relating thereto (including without limitation the patent litigation and other related proceedings relating to EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, Dupixent, Praluent® (alirocumab), and REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab)), other litigation and other proceedings and government investigations relating to the Company and/or its operations, the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings and investigations, and the impact any of the foregoing may have on Regeneron's business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Any forward-looking statements are made based on management's current beliefs and judgment, and the reader is cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements made by Regeneron. Regeneron does not undertake any obligation to update (publicly or otherwise) any forward-looking statement, including without limitation any financial projection or guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a pair of briefings on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and Friday, Aug. 5, to preview the upcoming Artemis I lunar mission. The agency is currently targeting no earlier than Monday, Aug. 29, for the launch of the Space Launch System rocket to send the Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back to Earth. The mission will take place over the course of about six weeks to check out systems before crew fly aboard on Artemis II.
The first briefing will provide an overview of the Artemis I mission, and the second briefing will dive deeper into the Artemis I mission timeline and spacecraft operations. Both briefings will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, the agency's website.
Briefing participants include (all times Eastern):
Wednesday, Aug. 3
11 a.m. – Artemis I mission overview briefing with the following participants:
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
- Bhavya Lal, associate administrator for technology, policy, and strategy, NASA Headquarters
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis I mission manager, NASA Headquarters
- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I launch director, NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
- John Honeycutt, Space Launch System program manager, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama
- Howard Hu, Orion program manager, NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
This event will air live on NASA TV and media may join by telephone to ask questions. To participate by phone, media must send their full name, media affiliation, email address, and phone number no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: kathryn.hambleton@nasa.gov.
Friday, Aug. 5
11:30 a.m. – Artemis I detailed mission briefing with the following participants:
- Debbie Korth, Orion program deputy manager, NASA Johnson
- Rick LaBrode, lead Artemis I flight director, NASA Johnson
- Judd Frieling, Artemis I ascent/entry flight director, NASA Johnson
- Melissa Jones, Artemis I recovery director, NASA Kennedy
- Reid Wiseman, chief astronaut, NASA Johnson
- Philippe Deloo, Orion European Service Module program manager, ESA (European Space Agency)
This event will air live on NASA TV and media may participate in person at Johnson or by phone. To participate in the briefings by phone, media must contact the Johnson newsroom by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. U.S. media interested in participating in person at Johnson must contact the Johnson newsroom no later than 5 p.m. Friday, July. 29, by calling: 281-483-5111 or emailing: jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov.
Along with the briefings, NASA will host an Artemis I media day at Johnson Friday, Aug. 5, to showcase Artemis I mission hardware and offer interviews. Media attending will get an in-person look at development mockups, design simulators, flight control operations, and hardware in development for lunar exploration.
Artemis I is an uncrewed flight test, the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to the Moon.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars.
Learn more about NASA's Artemis I mission at:
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruling to overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision is unpopular with a majority of Americans — but did that matter?
The relationship between the public and the judiciary has been studied and debated by legal and political scholars. The short answer: it’s complicated. There’s evidence that the public has an indirect role in the judiciary, but that might be changing.
In the final opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that the court “cannot allow our decisions to be affected by any extraneous influences such as concern about the public’s reaction to our work.”
Polls following the leaked draft of the opinion show approval of the Supreme Court — which was already suffering — slumped even further, driven by those who supported keeping Roe.
The court and public opinion have clashed at times, but they’ve entered into a “symbiotic relationship” over the last 60 years, Barry Friedman suggests in his 2009 book “The Will of the People.” The court doesn’t stray too far from popular opinion.
How that happens and whether it remains true are harder to know for certain. “We don’t have a viewfinder that shows us what the justices are doing,” said Maya Sen, political scientist and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. “It’s a complicated chicken-and-egg situation where we can try to disentangle these forces, but it’s very hard to do.”
IS PUBLIC OPINION ON ABORTION CLEAR?
Public opinion on abortion is nuanced, but polling shows broad support for Roe and for abortion rights. Seventy percent of U.S. adults said in a May AP-NORC poll that the Supreme Court should leave Roe as is, not overturn it.
Roe is one of “a handful of cases” that people recognize, Sen said, and it’s “recognized as important Supreme Court precedent.”
Only 8% in the May poll said abortion should be illegal in all cases, but many Americans support some restrictions. An AP-NORC poll last year showed majorities of adults say abortion in the second and third trimesters should be illegal in all or most cases, and opinions were closely divided over whether a pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason.
“I think many Americans believe that there should be some sort of kind of sliding scale where the right is protected and then as the pregnancy continues, then the interests of the potential life become more significant,” Sen said, adding that Roe allowed for that nuanced thinking.
DOES PUBLIC OPINION FACTOR DIRECTLY IN COURT DECISION-MAKING?
Researchers have found — and some of the justices themselves have acknowledged — that court decisions and public opinion are often aligned, but some experts say it’s probably not a direct link.
The most important thing in decision-making is justices’ “set of political and judicial philosophies that give them preferences over the outcomes of the cases,” said Joseph Ura, political science professor at Texas A&M University. “Everything else is kind of marginal around that.”
Justices themselves experience the same things that everyday Americans do, which makes it harder to assess causality.
“It’s really hard to decipher: was it public opinion that’s driving these decisions or is it just that the justices have preferences and they’re exposed to the same thing that most of us are exposed to?” said Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science at Louisiana State University.
DOES PUBLIC OPINION INDIRECTLY INFLUENCE THE COURT?
Scholars point to judicial appointments and court legitimacy as potential ways that the public has indirect influence on the court.
For one, voters elect a president, who nominates justices, and senators, who confirm them.
“Over the longer run, assuming there’s kind of a reasonable rotation of the justices leaving office for whatever reason that aligns with the party’s historical alternation in power, the court can preserve its alignment with public opinion,” said Ura.
That’s been undermined recently, experts say. By chance and by political maneuvering, a larger number of sitting justices — six of them — were appointed by Republican presidents.
In their dissent, the court’s liberal justices wrote: “The Court reverses course today for one reason and one reason only: because the composition of this Court has changed.”
Justices may also consider how the public will receive a ruling, though the new abortion ruling makes clear some on the court don’t believe that’s an important consideration.
While the court can issue its ruling, it has to rely on other actors — the public, politicians and even lower courts — to accept and implement it, said Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School poll.
“I doubt that the justices wake up every morning and check the polls to see if people agree, but over the long haul, the court does need a level of public support as a mechanism for their rulings being enforced,” Franklin said.
The threshold of support that the court needs might be changing. A reaction from the public or elected officials has “less currency” than it used to because of deepening political polarization, Ura said. A controversial or unpopular decision won’t necessarily raise the ire of a bipartisan coalition.
DOES IT MATTER IF THE PUBLIC’S FAITH IN THE COURT IS LOW?
The court has historically enjoyed consistently positive views among the public. But polling showed confidence in and approval of the court began to dip last year, and it has worsened since the leaked draft. Does it matter if the public’s faith in the court is low?
“The idea of the legitimacy of the court was a way it could sustain itself when it ruled counter to the majority opinion,” Franklin said.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently emphasized the need for public faith in the court system. Justice Elena Kagan in 2018 spelled out why: “You know we don’t have an army. We don’t have any money. The only way we can get people to do what we think they should do is because people respect us.”
Michael Salamone, political science professor at Washington State University, explained that “specific support” for the court — what’s measured in polls — can easily fluctuate with reactions to court decisions. But “diffuse support” — faith in the institution’s role in democracy — is historically resilient. It remains to be seen whether that diffuse support will suffer because of the decision to overturn Roe.
“Just based on the amount of rhetoric and the high-profile nature of so many of these decisions,” he said, “I’m wondering if we’ve perhaps reached our limit to that resilience.”
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Associated Press writer Jessica Gresko contributed to this report.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. and ANDOVER, Mass., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Financial headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire recently opened its newest office in Andover, Massachusetts. The new Andover office is located at 40 Shattuck Dr, STE 305, in Andover, MA 01810 (same exit as The Chateau).
As Arcadia Financial continues to grow, the need for expansion has become increasingly apparent. As a team we are focused on challenging our clients to live like every day is Saturday. We are proud to be a family-owned and operated financial retirement firm and have made it our mission to wake people up and challenge them to live fearlessly.
Arcadia Financial is a one-stop shop where clients can seek guidance not only on retirement planning but also on tax filing and estate planning. By expanding our service locations, we can proudly reach more retirees and pre-retirees, increase local jobs, and bridge the educational gap to help more people retire.
We are excited for the opportunity to serve folks in Northern Massachusetts!
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FARMINGTON, Conn. , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BroadcastMed, the world's most innovative healthcare media company has acquired PentaVision, expanding its audience of healthcare professionals once again to its existing membership of 1.7+million physicians across 11 specialties, resulting in the addition of hundreds of doctors, writers, speakers, artists, and editors who have further enabled PentaVision to sustain an enviable track record of innovation, accuracy and success in delivering high quality content in enhanced vision care globally. The official announcement was made on August 19, 2022. This strategic investment is backed by 424 Capital, a growth capital partner.
BroadcastMed is committed to providing physicians and other allied healthcare professionals with convenient access to the very best in educational content. Its recent acquisition of PentaVision – the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry allows BroadcastMed to continue its tradition of providing industry-leading clinical content to front-line healthcare professionals with the ultimate objective of improving patient outcomes.
The acquisition continues BroadcastMed's tremendous growth trajectory which is driven by its commitment to expand the global dialogue on healthcare, by connecting and expanding an audience of healthcare constituents, BroadcastMed is able to gather and analyze intelligence from those engagements to create more value for its clients.
"Our acquisition of PentaVision will further provide essential content to vision health professionals. BroadcastMed is committed to using our industry-leading media solutions to advance the ways in which specialty-centric clinicians share their subject matter expertise," stated Ross Joel, CEO.
"As we take another strategic step toward growing a multi-channel resource to serve all healthcare constituencies, our acquisition of PentaVision allows BroadcastMed to continue to elevate the critical conversations in the healthcare space," stated Peter Gailey, President.
PentaVision produces six free-standing magazines, two live conferences, multiple live custom and virtual events, nearly three dozen subscription-based email newsletters, 11 media/event websites, and well over 100 content marketing projects annually in print, video and online. PentaVision also produces touring seminars, digital "infomercials," influential roundtables — featuring key opinion leaders, market research as well as sophisticated commercial email-based direct marketing programs that lead the vision care industry and that set a standard for business-to-business marketing services providers.
With decades of experience and more than 18,000 media productions to date, BroadcastMed is solidifying its position as a healthcare media company inspiring the future of medicine. BroadcastMed was the first media company in the world to livestream surgeries online. The company provides data-driven solutions to optimize marketing and education initiatives for healthcare organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Boston Scientific, Novartis, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
PentaVision LLC is the publishing leader in ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry with an operational focus on business agility and that empowers its entire publishing team with the best technology available today. The company's leadership team is enlightened from a technology standpoint, focused on quality in all aspects of production and content creation, committed to marketer return-on-investment and embraces innovation that advances industry practices which provides measurable results.
BroadcastMed is the world's most innovative healthcare media company with an unwavering commitment to elevating and expanding the global dialogue on healthcare to improve patient outcomes. BroadcastMed helps the world's leading hospitals, medical device, association, and pharmaceutical companies create and distribute trusted educational content to physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
BroadcastMed has evolved into an industry staple for hospitals and healthcare companies hoping to actively engage physicians and healthcare professionals, launch new products, provide peer-to-peer education, advance continuing medical education (CME), participate in clinical affairs, and deliver patient-focused health information. BroadcastMed powers more than 200 client-branded video portals and has an email list of more than 1.7 million healthcare providers. Ten of the Top 20 U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll Hospitals are BroadcastMed clients. For more information about BroadcastMed visit broadcastmed.com.
424 Capital is a growth capital partner that invests in lower middle-market companies within technology and tech-enabled services. 424 Capital works in partnership with founders and management teams to accelerate and scale for long-term growth. Focusing primarily on investments in healthcare and renewable energy, we invest in, empower, and enable companies to step up, stand out, and make a difference in the world. For more information about 424 Capital, visit 424capital.com.
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WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioIVT, LLC ("BioIVT"), a leading global provider of biospecimens, cell and gene therapy related products, and research models and services for drug development purposes, today announced the promotion of Richard Haigh, PhD, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1. Dr. Haigh joined BioIVT in May 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and brings over 27 years' experience in the life science research and diagnostics space covering products, consumables, and services, including over 15 years with Thermo Fisher Scientific/Life Technologies.
"I am delighted and honored to be taking on the CEO role at BioIVT during this exciting time. BioIVT is a fantastic mission driven business focused on enabling our customers to more efficiently and effectively develop new therapeutics that save lives. We have a tremendous runway ahead of us with multiple avenues for continued growth, and I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to this organization," said incoming CEO Dr. Haigh.
Former CEO Jeff Gatz who is retiring from day-to-day involvement with BioIVT will continue to support the company as an advisor focused on M&A and business development activities. Over the last 26 years, Mr. Gatz has successfully led and grown the business from a small family operation to a global enterprise employing over 500 people and serving thousands of pharma, biotech, CRO and diagnostic customers worldwide.
"Serving as CEO of BioIVT for the past 26 years has been a privilege and incredible experience. I am so proud of the growth we have achieved and the positive impact we have been able to make to the healthcare and life science industries in such an important and dynamic way. I know the company is in great hands with Richard at the helm and look forward to continuing to support the entire BioIVT team going forward," said Mr. Gatz.
"Richard brings a unique combination of scientific, commercial, and operational experience, together with the drive and leadership skills to continue BioIVT's incredible growth journey; he has already made a tremendous impact at BioIVT, and we are fortunate to have him step up to the CEO role. I also want to thank Jeff Gatz for the incredible business he has built in BioIVT. The entire BioIVT management team and Board of Directors are grateful for his leadership and continued dedication to the company," added Joe Bernardo, Linden Operating Partner and BioIVT Board Member.
BioIVT is a leading global provider of biospecimens, cell and gene therapy related products, and research models and services for drug discovery and development purposes. BioIVT's portfolio of clinical specimens directly supports precision medicine research and the effort to improve patient outcomes by coupling comprehensive clinical data with donor samples. As the premier supplier of hepatic products, BioIVT enables scientists to better understand the pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of newly discovered compounds and their effects on disease processes. For more information, please visit www.bioivt.com.
Linden Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Founded in 2004, Linden is one of the country's largest dedicated healthcare private equity firms. Linden's strategy is based upon three elements: (i) healthcare specialization, (ii) integrated private equity and operating expertise, and (iii) its differentiated human capital program. Linden invests in middle market platforms in the medical products, specialty distribution, pharmaceutical, and services segments of healthcare. Since its founding, Linden has invested in over 40 healthcare companies encompassing over 200 total transactions. The firm has raised over $6 billion in limited partner commitments since inception. For more information, please visit www.lindenllc.com.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva) announces the company's #1 placement on The AZ Central's List of Top Medium-sized Workplaces for 2022. The title was awarded after Geneva Financial employees in the company's headquarters' home state of Arizona shared their passion and commitment for their company and affirmed Geneva's culture of engagement, appreciation, and fulfillment.
"We owe our success to our incredible employees and the one-of-a-kind culture we have built. Together, we have revolutionized what it means to be in the mortgage industry," Geneva's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aaron VanTrojen stated. "We are honored our employees have recognized us in our home state and are proud to call Geneva home."
Beyond an employee-first mindset, Geneva has also placed a prominent focus on growth, diversity, and empowerment, earning several awards as a Best Mortgage Company to Work For both locally and nationally in 2021. With a representative leadership team, a focus on impactful community service, and a "no-fluff" model where anyone and everyone is willing to jump into the trenches, Geneva has cultivated an environment of equality and innovation that has rocked the mortgage industry.
Geneva looks forward to continuing to serve their client communities into 2023 and bringing premier quality to the company's home market in Arizona and across the country. Geneva offers countless customer-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo and Condo Financing as well as Down Payment Assistance Programs, First-Time Homebuyer Programs, Physician Loans and Hero Loans for First Responders, Police, Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers.
Geneva Financial Home Loans is also currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 47 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PNY today announced it was named the 2021 NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) Americas Distribution Partner of the Year, for being a value-added partner and trusted advisor to the channel for NVIDIA's professional visualization products for over 20 years.
Annually, the NPN awards recognize the achievements of NPN members in accelerating AI computing solutions and driving AI adoption. This year, NVIDIA recognized the efforts of PNY's seasoned team serving as a key collaborator to help deliver NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms and software across the media and entertainment and healthcare industries, and many other vertical markets, as well as with cloud service providers.
For over 35 years, and thanks to strong collaboration with NVIDIA, PNY has developed a diverse, solutions-rich partner ecosystem that includes professional visualization, AI, and HPC, across all strategic vertical markets. Providing designers, engineers, scientists, and visualization clients with cutting-edge NVIDIA GPU- and networking-based solutions is PNY's core competency. PNY recognizes the needs of its clients, offering world-class technical support and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
PNY and its partner ecosystem rely on the global NPN program, which provides the expertise required to develop, deploy, and maintain world-class NVIDIA GPU- and networking-accelerated solutions designed for today's most demanding real-time rendering, GPU virtualization, and AI use cases.
"As an NVIDIA Authorized Channel partner for over 21 years, we are honored to be named the NPN Americas Distributor of the Year," said Steven Kaner, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at PNY. "PNY is proud to collaborate with NVIDIA to deliver accelerated AI computing solutions and advance AI solutions. PNY and our partner ecosystem look forward to continued success in 2022, delivering NVIDIA's innovative hardware and software offerings, while providing unsurpassed service and support to our customers."
"From professional visualization to simulation and AI, accelerated computing has introduced transformative new opportunities for enterprises in every industry," said Geoff Fancher, Vice President of Worldwide Distribution at NVIDIA. "With deep expertise in everything from customer service to engineering support, the PNY team is a key collaborator supporting the work of leading NVIDIA customers in media and entertainment, healthcare, cloud computing, and many other vertical markets."
Throughout 2022, PNY will increasingly emphasize how the convergence of visualization, AI, and HPC – powered by NVIDIA – will transform every aspect of personal, business, government, or institutional activities for the better; all while delivering new products, programs, or services to customers through PNY's increasingly sophisticated, NPN-enhanced ecosystem of AI-aware system builders and integrators.
For more information on PNY's collaboration with NVIDIA, visit www.pny.com/pnypro.
About PNY Technologies
Established in 1985, PNY is a global technology leader dedicated to business and consumer electronics manufacturing. PNY has over 30 years' experience serving B2Bs, OEMs and consumers worldwide. PNY's product portfolio includes NVIDIA professional and consumer graphics boards, data center GPUs for AI and HPC, and networking solutions. PNY also offers innovative SSDs, memory upgrades, and flash products. Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey (USA), PNY maintains facilities in North America, EMEA, India and Asia.
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a system to protect police officers during riot and protest situations," said an inventor, from San Jose, Calif., "so I invented the PERSONAL DEFENSE. My design would increase defense measures while enabling police to combat violence through aggressive crowd control."
The patent-pending invention provides a more aggressive defense of police officers who are involved in keeping peace and protecting persons or property in the midst of protests. It also protects against crude incendiary bomb or grenade-like devices. As a result, it enhances safety and security. The invention features a portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the police force.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-135, 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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- The claim filed on behalf of Mr. Nasib Hasanov against the Georgian National Communications Commission has been in most respects satisfied in favour of Mr. Hasanov
"The new decision issued by a Georgian court in the case brought by Nasib Hasanov against the Georgian regulator followed an earlier decision of the ICSID Arbitration Tribunal in the case brought by Mr. Hasanov against the State of Georgia. The decision announced on April 19, 2022 dismissed the Georgian government's jurisdictional objections and the case has now moved to a full hearing on damages and compensation," commented NEQSOL Holding press service.
TBILISI, Georgia, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this week, Tbilisi City Court issued a new decision in the case of "Nasib Hasanov v. Georgian National Communications Commission" that satisfied all but several claims the representatives of Mr. Hasanov had filed against the Georgian National Communications Commission ("GNCC") on July 5, 2021.
The two defamatory articles against the claimant were posted on the GNCC website as well as on the official Facebook page, in English and Georgian. By approaching the Tbilisi City Court, Mr. Hasanov's representatives sought to prove that the press releases published by the Georgian National Communications Commission on March 24 and 26, 2021 were substantially false and intended to defame and damage claimant's business reputation. After extensive hearings, the Tbilisi City Court decided to satisfy Mr. Hasanov's claim on August 12, 2022, confirming that most of the Commission's statements were false and without basis.
It further ordered the Commission to publish on its official website and Facebook page the information regarding the Court's decision, confirming that the statement made against Mr. Hasanov were false and defamatory.
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Execution of the MIAT College of Technology program expansion drives growth and diversification, gives students additional training opportunities for in-demand careers
PHOENIX, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is executing on the next phase of its growth and diversification strategy by adding 15 new programs across its campus footprint, including Aviation, HVACR, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance and Wind Energy Technician training to UTI and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) branded campuses, and initiating efforts to add Auto and Diesel Essentials to the MIAT Canton, Michigan campus.
With the recent acquisition of the MIAT College of Technology, and the subsequent integration largely completed, the company is implementing its plan to introduce MIAT programs to its UTI and NTI institutions. This will increase the size of UTI's addressable market as the organization evolves into becoming a trusted industry-aligned workforce solutions partner with industry and learners.
"Through the disciplined execution of our growth and diversification strategy we continue to expand access to our industry-aligned programs," said UTI CEO Jerome Grant. "This is a boon for our students, our industry and investment community stakeholders. Expanding the breadth of our career focused training programs will give prospective students more choices in their post high school educational journey and will allow us to serve a broader population of learners and employers seeking strong workforce and training partners and solutions. Universal Technical Institute's longer-term strategic roadmap includes the MIAT program expansions and a more than doubling of the acquired business as a result. This, in addition to our recently announced intent to acquire Concorde Career Colleges, results in substantial increases in our estimated future revenue and profitability. As previously stated, we currently estimate that fiscal 2025 revenue will exceed $700 million with an estimated adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 20%."
UTI has four pillars to its growth and diversification strategy: new campuses, program expansions, inorganic growth, and business model extension. UTI's new blended learning approach, which includes virtual learning and on-campus lab and classroom instruction, has allowed for further optimization or consolidation of its campus footprints to make room for new programs.
Pending all regulatory approvals, the initial planned program additions are projected to begin launching in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, with the final planned programs launching by the end of 2024. At this time, the majority of the programs have received the necessary state and accreditor approvals, with approvals pending from the Department of Education for all programs, and also the Federal Aviation Administration for the aviation programs.
Projected program launches include (listed in alphabetical order by campus):
- UTI-Austin: HVACR
- UTI-Avondale: Aviation
- UTI-Exton: Robotics and Automation
- UTI-Lisle: Wind Power, Industrial Maintenance
- UTI-Long Beach: Aviation
- UTI-Miramar: Aviation
- UTI-Rancho Cucamonga: Wind Power, Industrial Maintenance, and Robotics and Automation
- UTI-Sacramento: Wind Power, Industrial Maintenance, and Robotics and Automation
- NTI-Mooresville: Robotics and Automation
- MIAT-Canton: Auto and Diesel Essentials
"Acquiring MIAT has allowed us to identify substantial growth synergies and accelerated our program and geographic diversification in transportation, renewables and skilled trades," continued Grant. "We have also continued taking other steps in executing our growth and diversification strategy this year. We have begun implementing our electric vehicle strategy, opened a new UTI campus in Austin, Texas, added a new welding program at NASCAR Technical Institute, and announced the agreement to acquire Concorde Career College. This summer, we anticipate opening our 16th campus, located in Miramar, Florida and another welding program at our UTI-Exton campus."
For more information on UTI's growth and diversification strategy, see the most recent presentation on its investor relations website.
Non-GAAP Measures
UTI defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and adjusted for items not considered as part of the company's normal recurring operations. UTI defines estimated adjusted EBITDA margin as estimated adjusted EBITDA over estimated revenue. We choose to disclose this non-GAAP financial measure because it provides an additional performance measure. Since the items excluded from these measures are significant components in understanding and assessing financial performance under GAAP, these measures should not be considered to be an alternative to net income (loss) or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP as a measure of operating performance or profitability.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Universal Technical Institute's (NYSE: UTI) mission is to serve our students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers. Approximately 250,000 students have graduated from one of UTI's 15 campuses located across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas. UTI's campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), while its employer-aligned technical training programs are offered under four brands: Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute / Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. For more information and a complete list of all programs offered, please visit www.uti.edu or follow on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and on Twitter @news_UTI.
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NC expansion supports efforts to attract top talent in service of improving outcomes for students
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates, an education technology company that provides classroom support through its i-Ready® platform to more than 11 million students and 778,000 educators nationwide, is proud to announce its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina.
Curriculum Associates has leased the third floor of 200 S. Elm St. in the heart of Downtown Greensboro and the Social District. The 8,475-square-foot office is in the historic Meyer's Building, which also houses the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and is within walking distance of some of the best restaurants, shops, and attractions the city has to offer, including the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
Curriculum Associates was drawn to Greensboro because of the city's thriving downtown, affordable cost of living, proximity to early-career professionals, diverse talent, and existing college partnerships with the University of North Carolina Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
"Greensboro is the perfect place for our company to expand," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "While we have grown consistently in our 50-plus-year history, over the last few years it has become clear that the classroom programs we provide are more critical than ever in supporting educators and helping students make meaningful gains. By expanding our presence to Greensboro, we are excited to bring new top-tier talent to our organization with expertise and new perspectives to help us better serve teachers and students."
The company is hiring for roles across the organization and for Greensboro-specific roles in engineering, events, marketing, and research. Individuals may work remotely or from one of Curriculum Associates' offices should they wish to relocate (if necessary). Interested candidates can view all open positions and apply at: Jobs.Jobvite.com/CurriculumAssociates.
"We are excited about creating a vibrant, welcoming office in Greensboro for the many talented candidates we have met with over the past few months," said Bryan Deyermond, talent partner for the Greensboro office. "Establishing a new office and becoming part of this community is a great challenge and a great opportunity that we are thrilled to take on and invest in building for years to come."
Local team members are welcome to begin working in the new space, and Curriculum Associates will celebrate the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 21. More details will be announced closer to the event.
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.
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Topeka Zoo monitors health of giraffe Abi as joint becomes unstable from previous injury
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Staff at the Topeka Zoo are closely monitoring the health of giraffe Abi as her joint has become unstable from her previous injury.
As guests continue to monitor the recovery progress of 9-year-old reticulated giraffe Abi since her injury three years ago, Topeka Zoo staff said their monitoring her wellbeing.
In 2019, the Zoo said Abi injured her left front fetlock - a joint similar to a human’s ankle. After she showed symptoms from the injury to staff, they said she received immediate treatment.
At that time, staff said Abi’s treatment options were limited to oral medication and stall rest.
Over the past few years, the Zoo noted that Abi has undergone several treatments to reduce swelling around the joint. Veterinary staff have been able to give her injections into the joint, apply ice packs and medicated compresses and use cold laser therapy.
The Zoo said Abi participates in all of her procedures voluntarily through training that was developed since her initial injury. Guests and viewers of the TopZooKTWU Giraffe Cameras have been able to follow along with her journey.
Currently, staff said Abi has a large brace on her injured leg to help with joint stabilization.
“Thanks to the hard work of our large-mammal team, we have been able to work with Abi through positive reinforcement training to a point that she will now voluntarily present her front foot and allow us to examine and manipulate,” said Animal Curator, Wrylie Guffey. “These behaviors really opened opportunities for our veterinary team by allowing for more detailed diagnostics and more direct treatments such as applying ointments and splints.”
The Zoo said the joint has gradually become unstable which has concerned animal care staff that Abi may reach a point where the joint completely breaks down. This would leave her completely unable to bear weight on the leg.
“Our whole team has been working with experts in our field to help determine what the next best step is for Abi. She is such an amazing giraffe to work with and I’m so proud of what our team has been able to accomplish,” said Guffey. “While we cannot be certain what will or will not help, we are monitoring her welfare daily and will continue to provide excellent care for Abi during this process.”
“At this point, we know that the problem in Abi’s joint can’t be reversed,” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “The challenge now is providing an adaptation that will accommodate her condition and maintain a good quality of life. We still have some options to work through. Right now, we will keep the brace on and give her stall rest.”
The Zoo said it is currently in the midst of the construction of a new giraffe experience on the south and east side of the zoo. It said the experience will include a new modern 10,000 square-foot indoor giraffe housing facility.
The Zoo said the facility has been designed specifically to meet the health needs of giraffes. It said the facility will include a medical training area and the majority of the floors will have natural substrates to promote joint and leg health.
The Zoo said it anticipates the giraffes to move to the new facility in late summer or early fall of 2023.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV)'s sale to a subsidiary of Gato Investments LP for $7.00 per share in cash. If you are a Hemisphere Media shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
CynergisTek, Inc. (NYSE: CTEK)'s sale to Clearwater Compliance LLC for $1.25 per share in cash. If you are a CynergisTek shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO)'s sale to MaxLinear, Inc. Per the agreement, each American Depositary Share of Silicon Motion will receive $93.54 in cash and 0.388 shares of MaxLinear common stock. If you are a Silicon Motion shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Emotional support alligator enjoys splash pad at park
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 12:33 PM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) - Philadelphia residents had an unexpected wildlife encounter on Friday.
Wally the alligator paid a visit to the city’s Love Park to cool himself in the fountains.
Wally, who is 7, is a TikTok star and a licensed emotional support animal.
It is legal to own an alligator as a pet in Pennsylvania, but it’s against state law to release them into the wild.
Wally lives at his owner’s home in York, Pennsylvania, and his go-to treats are cheese puffs and raw chicken.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 27, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Natera, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NTRA), if they purchased the Company's shares between February 26, 2020 and April 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
What You May Do
If you purchased shares of Natera and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-ntra/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by June 27, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Natera and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 14, 2022, a jury found that the Company intentionally and willfully misled the public through its false advertisements to market Prospera, a screening test for kidney transplant failure, in violation of the federal Lanham Act, the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Delaware common law, including that the Company's marketing falsely claimed that Prospera was more accurate than the competing kidney transplant testing offered by CareDx, Inc. Ultimately, the jury awarded CareDx $44.9 million in monetary damages. On this news, shares of Natera fell $8.81, or 22.5% to close at $30.32 per share on March 15, 2022.
Then, on April 19, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a safety communication "to educate patients and health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use of [NIPTs]," a non-invasive prenatal test like the Company's product, Panorama, and cautioned that statements about NIPTs' reliability and accuracy "may not be supported with sound scientific evidence." On this news, shares of Natera fell as much as $1.53 per share, or approximately 3.9%, to close at $38.10 per share on April 20, 2022.
The case is John Harvey Schneider v. Natera, Inc., et al., No. 1:22-cv-00398.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Increased fire activity has caused evacuation orders to be implemented in parts of Idaho impacted by the Four Corners Fire, which was reported on August 13th.
The fire, which was caused by lightning, is about 18% contained and has burned more than 10,100 acres, according to InciWeb, a clearinghouse for US fire information. The fire is impacting both Payette National Forest and Boise National Forest.
The Valley County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to evacuate the area and has closed some roadways due to the fire.
"If you have property in this area you will not be able to access it until the area is safe for you to do so, this will be a hard closure," the sheriff's office said.
A dry cold front is expected to pass over the fire area on Saturday, according to a media release posted on InciWeb. That front is expected to switch the direction of the winds in the area and may produce gusts of 25 to 35 mph, according to the agency.
"Cold fronts are weather phenomena that are of concern to firefighters," the release said. "Even though they bring cooler temperatures, no rain is expected, and changing wind direction challenges firefighting efforts."
The Boise area has experienced a warm summer, with a record 22 days of 100-plus degree temperatures this year, eclipsing the old record of 20 days, according to the National Weather Service Boise.
The NWS Boise also said that the area is on pace to see its warmest August since record keeping began in 1975.
"It's likely Boise will finish the month with an average temperature over 80 degrees which has never been recorded in August before," NWS Boise said.
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Which HMB supplement is best?
Building muscle involves a consistent workout routine and proper nutrition, but it can be challenging and take time. Many people use protein shakes and other dietary supplements to help them build muscle more quickly.
Hydroxymethylbutyrate is a chemical produced naturally in your body that has gained popularity as a dietary supplement due to its ability to help build muscle. Supplements such as the Tony Horton PowerLife High Impact Plant Protein Powder With HMB let you consume protein and HMB simultaneously.
What to know before you buy an HMB supplement
What HMB is
HMB is produced when your body breaks down leucine, one of the building blocks of protein. According to the National Institutes of Health, it improves protein metabolism in those with muscular dystrophy. HMB also helps with strength, power, muscle damage, mass and delayed onset muscle soreness in athletes. That’s why it’s a popular supplement for building muscle and preventing muscle loss.
How you take an HMB supplement
Many HMB supplements come in capsules. If you have trouble swallowing pills, it’s essential to consider the size of the capsule when choosing an HMB supplement. HMB also can be purchased in powder form and consumed with your protein shake or smoothie. In some cases, you can buy supplements that contain protein and HMB.
HMB vs. creatine
Athletes use both HMB and creatine, and many use them together. But there are minor differences in their effects. HMB is used to prevent muscle breakdown and support muscle recovery. Creatine is primarily used to boost muscle growth.
What to look for in a quality HMB supplement
Flavor
Many powdered HMB supplements come in vanilla or chocolate. In some cases, they taste chalky even after being blended into a shake. Still, in many cases the flavor is comparable to that of traditional protein powder.
Effectiveness and safety
These supplements can be relatively pricey, so before buying, read the reviews and ensure people noticed improvements after using the one you’re considering for several weeks . HMB isn’t known to have serious side effects, but it’s also good to ensure people didn’t feel bad after taking a particular supplement.
Additional ingredients
HMB is more effective when taken with vitamin D3 or creatine. Many supplements contain both HMB and one of these, so you won’t have to take as many supplements each day. If you plan to use HMB after working out, consider buying a supplement that contains protein to boost muscle recovery.
Also, check the bottle to ensure that other ingredients won’t cause you problems, either ethically or physically. Some contain gelatin or HMB derived from animals, and not all are gluten-free.
How much you can expect to spend on HMB supplements
You can expect to spend anywhere from $22-$40 on a 3-month supply of capsules. HMB powder with protein costs $50-$60 for a 2-week supply.
HMB supplement FAQ
Can you take HMB without exercise?
A. According to the NIH, HMB combined with vitamin D3 enhanced muscle strength and physical function in adults without the need for exercise.
What foods have HMB?
A. HMB is present in many meats, vegetables and fruits, specifically alfalfa and catfish. Still, there is significantly higher concentration in HMB supplements.
Is HMB good for older adults?
A. There are conflicting reports on HMB use by older populations, but many consumers agree that these supplements are effective in older people when taken with vitamin D3.
Does HMB increase testosterone?
A. That’s unclear. According to the NIH, people who used both HMB and creatine were found to have increased testosterone levels after 10 weeks of supplementation. There aren’t any notable studies on testosterone levels before and after taking HMB by itself.
What’s the best HMB supplement to buy?
Top HMB supplement
Tony Horton PowerLife High Impact Plant Protein Powder With HMB
What you need to know: This flavored powder is ideal for those who prefer shakes to capsules.
What you’ll love: It’s available in chocolate and vanilla, and it contains both vitamin D3 and a full clinical dose of HMB, so it will provide muscle support even if you don’t exercise daily. It’s vegan, keto-friendly and non-GMO. After taking this daily, users noticed significant improvement in their strength and endurance.
What you should consider: Many users didn’t like the taste, and it’s pretty expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top HMB supplement for the money
What you need to know: After using this for a while, most users noticed a change in their muscle mass. .
What you’ll love: The bottle holds 60 gluten-free capsules, and although they’re large, they’re relatively easy to swallow. They doesn’t contain milk, egg, tree nut, fish, peanut, shellfish or soy.
What you should consider: This only contains HMB, so you won’t notice a difference unless you exercise daily or take a daily vitamin D3 supplement.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 16, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Yext securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Yext class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7115 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 16, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (2) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (3) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Yext class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7115 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Smart garage door opener manufacturer digitizes installation instructions with BILT to reduce paper waste and improve installation experience
OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain®, innovators in garage door openers and smart home access technologies powered by myQ®, announces partnership with BILT®, an instruction app that provides official 3D interactive instructions with voice, text and animated guidance. "Go Green with BILT", Chamberlain's newest sustainability initiative to eliminate waste by digitizing all of its garage door opener installation instructions, is on track to save 92.4 tons of paper (an estimated 2,217 trees) per year.
"We create reliable, DIY smart home access devices for the garage and home that are built to last. That can mean, over time, instructions can be discarded or misplaced," said George Rassas, Group Product Manager of Residential Services, Chamberlain. "Providing our customers with digital access to documents they need not only helps minimize waste but makes our product information more accessible."
The BILT app allows homeowners to use official interactive instructions that are guided by voice, text, and 3D animated images to install most Chamberlain garage door openers. The instructions show how much time, how many steps, and what tools are required to do the install. Step-by-step instructions and the ability to rotate images for the best perspective offer an easy-to-use intuitive customer experience that drastically reduces Chamberlain's paper waste.
"We are excited to work with a forward-thinking company like Chamberlain and applaud their efforts to innovate not only their customer experience but also their environmental impact." says BILT Chairman & CEO Nate Henderson.
Chamberlain smart garage door openers and smart home access devices powered by myQ are available for purchase at leading home improvement and online retailers. For more information about Chamberlain go to https://www.chamberlain.com. For more information about BILT go to https://biltapp.com/
Chamberlain is part of Chamberlain Group, a family of iconic smart access brands recently acquired by Blackstone. Chamberlain manufactures and markets some of the most reliable and innovative do-it-yourself products for the garage and home. For more information on Chamberlain products, visit Chamberlain.com.
BILT Intelligent Instructions® revolutionize assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair. Users can manipulate 3D animated images on a touchscreen for optimum understanding. The mobile BILT app provides thousands of official instructions from hundreds of brands for consumers and professionals alike.
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(NewsNation) — Service members are struggling to keep up in the highly competitive housing market, experts say, despite using a government home loan service that’s typically appealing to both seller and buyer.
This fast-paced market is leaving veterans behind, said PJ Johnsen, chair of the federal finance housing policy committee for the National Association of Realtors.
“I see it almost every day,” Johnsen said. “Every day, they’re getting beat out.”
Historically, eligible buyers benefited from loans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs because they aren’t required to make a down payment and the closing costs are controlled.
Sellers may find them attractive, as well, since the financing is already in place at the time of an offer, meaning there’s little chance the sale will fall through, Johnsen said.
The default rate on a VA loan is less than 2%.
But at a time when sellers may receive competing offers and buyers are willing to waive anything perceived to delay the process, contingencies inherent with VA loans are now being labeled setbacks. Notably, VA loans require appraisals — a process that cash and conventional loan buyers are increasingly waiving in order to close faster.
Although VA loan buyers can waive certain repairs once an appraisal is complete, they can’t waive the initial process. The appraiser lists any repairs to meet the agency’s minimum property requirements, to ensure the home is structurally sound and safe for the service member, according to a VA spokesperson.
Appraisal turnarounds can take anywhere from seven to 20 business days and vary by city, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs website. Recently, turnaround on appraisals averaged 10.8 business days, the spokesperson said.
“The human impact is that for veterans not able to access the guaranteed veteran guarantee program, it could mean that … their deals fall apart; it’s just too expensive,” said Ken Fears, the senior policy representative for the National Association of Realtors. “And with rates, having increased 3 percentage points over the last year, it’s that much more important that they have access to this critical financing.”
It’s a problem that predates the current housing market, which has only exacerbated the issue.
About a year ago, house-hunting Army veteran Garry Crowe got a notification on his phone about a new property on the market. He was immediately interested and when he showed up to talk with the current owner, things seemed to be going well. But the seller turned Crowe away once he learned he was using a VA loan.
“He basically just looked at me and said, ‘Well, you might as well go ahead and leave,'” Crowe said. “‘There’s no sense in showing you the house. I’m not accepting any VA loans.'”
According to Crowe, the seller explained that he’d already put too much money into the house and worried that a VA inspection might require more costly repairs.
“That told me that he basically didn’t do everything he was supposed to do right on the house, and he knew the VA, whoever did my inspection, was gonna find it,” Crowe said.
The aversion to VA loans is fueled by misinformation about the program’s requirements, leaving veterans hanging in the balance, according to Fears.
“Unfortunately, in years past, there were problems getting appraisers,” Fears said. “There were problems with excess fees or closing on time. Largely, those have gone away. So we’re dealing with myths that were born of half-truths from the past.”
Last month, a group of lawmakers sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough asking the agency to modernize the loan process to make homeownership more accessible to U.S. veterans.
“VA borrowers are less successful than borrowers using conventional loan products, with 11% of VA borrowers changing loan products during their housing search, compared to only 1% of conventional borrowers who change financing methods,” the letter read, in part. “This is particularly concerning given the alarming levels of veteran homelessness in our nation.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/veterans-getting-beat-out-in-hot-housing-market/ | 2022-07-13T19:51:34Z |
Federal authorities have arrested a Texas woman who they say made death threats against the Florida judge overseeing a court battle between former President Trump and the Department of Justice over documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Tiffani Shea Gish was charged with influencing a federal official by threat and interstate communications with the threat to kidnap or injure, according to an affidavit submitted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sept. 6.
According to federal authorities, Gish claimed to be an official with the U.S. government working with nuclear weapons and left three threatening voicemails for federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Sept. 1, just days after the Florida judge sided with Trump and ruled she would appoint a special master to sift through the documents the FBI took in the search of his estate.
“Donald Trump has been disqualified long ago, and he’s marked for assassination, you’re helping him,” Gish allegedly said, before proceeding to call the judge explicit names. “And guess what? I’m also Trump’s hitman, so consider it a bullet to your head from Donald Trump himself.”
An FBI agent wrote in court documents that Gish left another voicemail hours later, saying she was heading to Florida and would put a bullet in the judge’s head “in front of her kids.”
Cannon forwarded the voicemails to Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Witkowski. Authorities said they tracked Gish to her Houston, Texas, residence through her cellphone number.
Gish admitted she left the voicemails when she was interviewed by law enforcement personnel, according to the affidavit.
In another filing, federal agents said Gish has a history of “delusional conduct,” including posing as CIA agents and Army Rangers.
The appointment of a special master to identify material covered by attorney-client or executive privilege has drawn widespread criticism.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is probing whether Trump violated the Espionage Act and Presidential Records Act by taking both presidential and classified documents to Florida. | https://cw33.com/news/woman-accused-of-making-death-threats-against-judge-in-trump-documents-case/ | 2022-09-14T15:19:37Z |
Conference Call to be Webcast Live at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET
SEATTLE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) today announced that its first quarter 2022 financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.
Information about Zillow Group's financial results, including a link to the live webcast and recorded replay, will be made available on the company's Investor Relations website at: https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx
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Founder of Leading Stretching Concept Celebrates Hometown Studio Opening
PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stretch Zone, the world's first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching franchise, announced today the addition of its newest location in Graduate Pointe, Philadelphia, situated at 32501 Washington Ave. Suite 102.
Now officially open to the community, the studio provides local residents with its proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help enhance their quality of life. The studio joins a roster of five existing locations in the Philadelphia area.
"Ever since I started my stretching journey by assisting my Pop-Pop, I have had a desire to make a difference in individuals' lives. I discovered my "why" when I founded Stretch Zone. Having the ability to serve communities throughout the nation, especially in neighborhoods so close to the ones I grew up in, is such a humbling experience," said Jorden Gold, Founder of Stretch Zone. "As we open additional locations each week, we are able to change the lives of people's grandpas, grandmas, moms, sisters and more — this is the legacy that my Pop-Pop would have been proud to see me build. Whether our clients want to improve their golf swing or get a good night's rest, Stretch Zone was built to support efficient movement and happier lives."
Gold's passion for stretching formed more than two decades ago when he would stretch his Pop-Pop who was suffering with mobility loss due to diabetes. Since 2004, Gold has spearheaded the brand's methodology development and growth from coast-to-coast.
Using principles of neuromuscular behavior, each 30-minute practitioner-assisted stretching session at Stretch Zone is designed to improve circulation and create a more ideal resting muscle tone. Whether someone is an athlete or looking to improve their mobility so they can quality spend time with their grandchildren, Stretch Zone is customized to meet everyone's personal needs and goals. Practitioners are nationally accredited through an internally developed training and qualification program to ensure a valuable experience to its clients. The patented stretching system has also earned the trust of chiropractors and complimentary health care professionals. This collective trust in the methodology from clients and professionals alike is why Stretch Zone offers each client their first 30-minute stretch for free.
Stretch Zone is the world's first and largest franchise in the stretching space. It offers franchisees a full range of programs and accreditations. The Stretch Zone franchise opportunity differentiates itself with a simplistic, franchisee-first business model backed by a science-based, patented stretching system. In 2021, the brand also struck up a partnership with Drew Brees, who sits on the Board of Directors, which strategically positions Stretch Zone to continue its stature as a leader in the industry.
For more information about Stretch Zone in Graduate Pointe, visit https://www.stretchzone.com/locations/graduate-pointe/.
Stretch Zone is the leading franchised stretching concept that offers proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help clients achieve enhanced quality of life. It was founded by Jorden Gold in 2004 after seeing the first-hand benefits assisted stretching brought to his grandfather. With a steady cadence of location openings, Stretch Zone is on the Road to 200, a milestone they will hit in late June. The brand has set a goal to reach 300 locations within one year of hitting the 200-location mark. As a pioneer within the health and wellness space, Stretch Zone uses its patented Stretch Zone Stabilization System to aid in increased mobility and muscle function. The system enables clients to accomplish Flex-ability for Life® with processes to train muscles to move with a greater range of motion, allowing for an easier golf swing or comfortable night's rest. Clients are welcomed into Stretch Zone by nationally accredited practitioners, a relaxing atmosphere and secure equipment. For more information about Stretch Zone, visit www.stretchzone.com.
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‘We’re triaging’: Police deal with surge in violent crime as their ranks dwindle
,PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five years after Brian Spaulding’s parents found him fatally shot in the home he shared with roommates, his slaying remains a mystery that seems increasingly unlikely to be solved as Portland, Oregon, police confront a spike in killings and more than 100 officer vacancies.
The detective assigned to investigate the death of Spaulding — a chiropractic assistant who didn’t do drugs, wasn’t in a gang and lived close to the house where he was born — left in 2020 in a wave of retirements, and the detective assigned to it now is swamped with fresh cases after Portland’s homicide rate surged 207% since 2019.
“To us, it’s not a cold case,” said George Spaulding, who has his son’s signature tattooed on his arm. “We’re not dissatisfied with the Police Bureau because I think they’re doing the best they can,” he said. “They are just overwhelmed. It’s insane.”
From Philadelphia to Portland to Los Angeles, killings and gun violence are rising at the same time officers worn out by the pandemic and disillusioned over the calls to divest from policing that followed George Floyd’s murder are quitting or retiring faster than they can be replaced.
Departments are scrambling to recruit in a tight labor market and also rethinking what services they can provide and what role police should play in their communities. Many have shifted veteran officers to patrol, breaking up specialized teams built over decades in order to keep up with 911 calls.
“We’re getting more calls for service and there are fewer people to answer them,” said Philadelphia Police spokesperson Eric Gripp, whose department has been rotating employees from specialty units for short assignments to increase patrols. “This isn’t just an issue in Philadelphia. Departments all over are down and recruitment has been difficult.”
Los Angeles, which is down more than 650 officers from its pre-pandemic staffing level, shuttered its animal cruelty unit and downsized its human trafficking, narcotics and gun details and reduced its homeless outreach teams by 80%. Seattle recently announced $2 million in hiring bonuses and benefits to lure recruits amid a critical officer shortage that has hampered the investigation of serious crimes.
The pinch has led some cities to experiment to reduce strain on patrol officers.
Portland recently added unarmed “public support specialists” to take reports on things like vehicle break-ins and bike thefts, and in San Diego, licensed psychiatric clinicians go to mental health calls with officers.
“For me, I wonder, what the profession is going to be 20 years from now if we’re having these challenges on a nationwide scale. Are we going to be able to recruit enough people to serve our cities?” asked Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell, whose force has lost 237 sworn officers through retirements or resignations since 2020.
Portland logged a record 89 homicides last year — roughly three times its historical average — and is on pace to top that this year after already tallying more than 50. A report completed for the city last month by the California Partnership for Safe Communities found it had the largest homicide rate increase among similarly sized cities and 75% of homicides in 2020 were by gun. The city has seen nearly 800 shootings this year.
That follows a national trend. While non-violent crime decreased during the pandemic, the murder rate increased nearly 30% in 2020 and the rate of assaults went up 10%, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
It’s unclear what’s driving the surge, but COVID-19 created huge social disruption and upended government and community support systems. Gun sales also spiked during the pandemic.
Experts say widely cited theories that violent crime is worse in places that changed policing tactics in the wake of protests over Floyd’s murder don’t bear out. Violent crime has increased in red and blue communities alike, regardless of their approach.
“The problem is you see cities where they didn’t do any of those things where crime also went up, and you’ll see rural areas where crime also went up as well,” said Ben Struhl, executive director of the Crime and Justice Policy Lab at the University of Pennsylvania.
“There’s a lot of evidence that something bigger is going on than the social justice protests that happened, and it’s probably more than one thing,” said Struhl, whose center has worked with Baltimore, Philadelphia and Oakland to reduce gun violence.
In Portland, gun violence once largely limited to historically marginalized neighborhoods has spread to the downtown core and more affluent areas. Last month, an Uber driver was seriously wounded and his passenger killed in an unsolved shooting.
Jeremiah King, who is transitioning out of homelessness, was shot while trying to protect a friend who was being attacked just a short walk from the city’s business district.
“He turned around and pulled a pistol out and I didn’t see it. I didn’t feel anything at first but 10 seconds later I could hardly breathe,” King said as he sat on street after three nights in the hospital. “I thought I was going to pass away.”
After King’s shooting, three more people were injured and two killed by gunfire in the same area over a four-day span.
To address the violence, Portland’s police chief broke up specialized units to bolster patrol numbers and moved detectives from assault, cold case and gun violence units to create a third eight-person homicide squad. That effectively stopped investigations into about 300 unsolved slayings going back decades, although Lovell says those investigations will resume when staffing levels return.
Still, Brian Spaulding’s parents now must consider the possibility that one day no one will be assigned to his case. Their son, who would be 41 now, was a free spirit whose interests ranged from jiu jitsu to home-brewed beer to heavy metal — although he also was a sustaining member of the local classical radio station.
Brian’s mother sees a twisted silver lining in the violence on Portland’s streets.
“I keep thinking that with all of the gun violence that’s going on, they might be able to get a gun that matches the gun that killed Brian,” said Carolyn Spaulding, as she clutched a teddy bear made of scraps from his high school graduation quilt.
That gun violence has also spread outside Portland, to the suburban city of Gresham, Oregon.
Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg has seen 16 officers leave in his 10 months on the job and all of his detectives are handling homicide investigations as gun violence soars.
Conversations around police reform are “important work and it’s an opportunity for us to better serve our community … but that said, as you transition to any of those new programs — which takes a while sometimes — you still have to be providing the basic services,” Gullberg said.
For now, eight officers patrol a city of 115,000 people on a typical evening shift and must constantly make decisions about how to deploy limited resources.
On a recent night, police Sgt. Travis Garrison spotted a car with no plates driving erratically. The driver appeared high, probably on methamphetamine, and the passenger was almost comatose, with bloody track marks on his arm.
The driver had a suspended license, but the vehicle wasn’t stolen and no one had an outstanding warrant. Garrison warned the driver to leave the car and find a ride home, and then headed to his next call. It would have taken hours to complete the testing necessary to prove the driver’s meth use, Garrison said, and with officers depleted, the traffic stop wasn’t a priority.
“Right now, because of the the spike in violent crime, we’re only able to investigate murders,” child abuse and sex crimes, he said. “We’re triaging.”
But what law enforcement says is a staffing crisis could actually be a case of misdirected resources, said Christy Lopez, co-director of Georgetown Law School’s Center for Innovations in Community Safety.
And in some departments, police have sworn in new recruits this year, although the numbers aren’t keeping up with attrition, they say.
“You really can’t take it at face value when a department says you need more police officers. You need to look at a staffing audit: ‘What are your police officers doing? What are they unable to do?’ It might mean that you actually need another Boys and Girls Club, not more officers,” she said.
Understaffed departments sometimes shift detectives to patrol because of political pressure, but research shows solving violent crime depresses crime rates more effectively than putting rank-and-file officers on the street, Lopez said.
“There may be some places where we need more police, but I’m fairly convinced from the evidence that I’ve seen over the decades that that can’t be the answer everywhere.”
Some have celebrated the downsizing, including homeless advocates in Los Angeles, where four out of five homeless outreach teams were disbanded.
“Police should be nowhere around outreach. You can’t be the provider of services as well as the jailer,” said Pete White, the founder and executive director of the Los Angeles Community Action Network. “My hope ... is that those resources that go to the police department are actually pointed towards real solutions.”
Still many others are fed up with perceived lack of action by police.
In Philadelphia, where the department is down 550 officers from pre-pandemic staffing and another 860 are on medical leave or restricted duty, City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez said there are more than 30,000 complaints about abandoned cars awaiting police action. One of the worst areas is in her district where the cars block sidewalks and make the narrower streets impassable.
Officers normally assigned to a unit dealing with neighborhood issues have been shifted to the city center and violent hot spots around Philadelphia, where the homicide rate reached a record high last year.
The abandoned cars bring “trash in the areas, then you know other crimes, quality of life issues, drug dealing, shootings, killings,” said Kimberly Washington, executive director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation. “This starts to look like the place where this can all go down because no one cares.”
Royal Harris knows what that’s like.
Growing up in Portland’s gang territory in the 1990s, his brother, two first cousins, two second cousins and numerous friends were shot to death — and many of those cases remain unsolved.
Harris supports the temporary shut-down of the city’s cold case unit if it means police can close fresh cases, even though it takes resources from solving his own loved ones’ slayings.
“Under the current climate, somebody’s going to feel cheated and we have to be honest with that. The question is, who do we cheat?” he said. “These hard decisions (have) to be made to stop this.”
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Lauer reported from Philadelphia and Dazio reported from Los Angeles. AP video journalist Eugene Garcia in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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The baby is "healthy, confident and full of energy," the zoo staff says, adding, "Livia is an excellent mother, very attentive and protective of her offspring."
There are two subspecies of white rhinoceros: southern and northern. The baby is a southern white rhino, which is listed as "Near Threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are around 10,000 southern white rhinos in the wild, according to the IUCN.
But it's a far different story for the species' northern cousins, whose population has been devastated by poaching for their horns and other body parts. There are just two northern white rhinos left, a mother-daughter pair living in a conservancy in Kenya. Neither have been able to carry a pregnancy to term.
That's where Livia -- the San Diego Zoo's newborn calf's mother -- comes in. Her successful pregnancy means that she may be a candidate to carry a northern white rhino embryo in the future.
"Livia is now among the female rhinos at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center who could potentially serve in the future as a surrogate mother to a northern white embryo," says the release.
The San Diego Zoo's Northern White Rhino Initiative hopes to use cutting-edge reproductive technology to try to save the species from the brink of extinction. The zoo is also home to a so-called frozen zoo, a cryobank that stores reproductive cells and embryos from almost 1,000 species, including 12 northern white rhino cell lines.
Someday, these cell lines may be used to create northern white rhino sperm and egg cells, leading to embryos that could be implanted in surrogate mothers like Livia, says the news release.
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Alabama woman says she found Apple Airtag tracking device on her car
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - An Alabama woman said someone might be stalking her after she said she found a tracking device on her car.
Her father, John Price, said his daughter informed him that she got a notification on her cell phone saying she was being tracked while on her way home from work.
Price said the notification popped up on his 23-year-old daughter’s cell phone Thursday.
Frantic, he said, she called her family to figure out what to do next. While on the phone with her, Price said his daughter found an Apple Airtag on her tire’s wheel well.
Airtags are quarter-sized devices created to help users keep track of personal items like their keys, purse, or luggage through the “Find My App.”
But if it gets into the wrong hands, it can be used to track someone.
“It was just one of those really scary moments for any parent to find out that your 23-year-old daughter is being tracked,” Price said.
Price said they contacted police in Mobile, Alabama, about it, but it’s unclear at this time who the device belongs to or who put it on his daughter’s car.
According to Fox News, similar incidents have been reported across the nation. A Sports Illustrated model even claimed an Airtag was placed in her coat while she was out with friends in New York City.
Price said he put pictures from his daughter about the tracking on Facebook to warn others to check their vehicle. The post was shared more than 3,000 times in less than 24 hours.
“You never really think it’s going to pertain to you or your family until it does, and then you’re like, ‘Holy cow!’ This is my daughter,” Price said. “Hopefully it helps somebody down the road find something that’s not supposed to be there.”
Apple has some advice on its website so you can be notified if someone is stalking you with an Airtag.
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New research reveals the industry's lack of "clear guidelines" regarding advertising alongside misinformation
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, today released its "Misinformation & Media Quality" report that uncovers how false information affects the digital advertising industry. The report of digital media experts explores the challenges that misleading content poses for media strategies, as well as what actions advertisers are taking to protect their campaigns against these growing threats.
"As we continue to classify sources of misinformation, our report illustrates the heightened need to focus on controlling advertisers' contextual adjacencies, including the implementation of suitability frameworks that specifically address false or misleading content," said Tony Marlow, CMO, IAS. "Coupled with our Global Disinformation Index (GDI) partnership, which provides advertisers with enhanced misinformation protection, this research reveals how industry leaders are grappling with misleading content and what actions they are, or aren't, taking to protect both current and future campaigns."
IAS, in partnership with YouGov, surveyed over 500 digital media experts from brands, agencies, publishers and adtech providers to examine perspectives surrounding misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. The research revealed the following trends:
A Vast Majority of Media Experts Agree Misinformation Should be Actively Avoided, But Few Say Their Organizations Have Clear Guidelines
The majority of media experts (73%) "agree" or "strongly agree" that ad buyers and sellers must actively avoid misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. However, less than half (47%) of those media experts reported that their organizations have clear guidelines regarding advertising alongside misinformation.
Despite its impact in diminishing audience reach and advertising opportunities, broad blocking is most commonly used by industry experts to avoid misleading content. Nearly half of media experts (45%) plan to block entire content types, 43% will block specific topics, and 38% will block geographic locations where misinformation is common.
Context-based strategies, which allow ad buyers and sellers to avoid misinformation with minimal impact on reach, are underused. Less than one-third (32%) of respondents currently use or plan to use context-based avoidance and targeting methods, while less than one-fifth (18%) leverage pre or post-bid avoidance segments that avoid undesired placements in the bid stream.
Recent Global Events Have Fueled the Threat of Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News Content
As ad spending continues to grow, total media ad spend is expected to approach $350 billion in 2022, making media quality assurance ever-present as buyers and sellers seek to minimize known and emerging threats. The Global Disinformation Index (GDI) estimates that advertisers unwittingly provide at least $235m to global disinformation sites, on an annual basis.
The majority of experts agree that the spread of misinformation has been fueled by recent global developments. Media experts surveyed reported that the volume of misinformation has increased due to political polarization (76%), recent geopolitical developments (68%), and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (62%).
A Large Number of Industry Experts Report High Levels of Concern Regarding Media Threats
As ad spending grows, media quality threats will remain top of mind, with 84% of experts reporting "high" or "very high" levels of concern about at least one threat. A majority of these industry experts flag content-spreading misinformation, disinformation, and fake news as the most concerning media quality threats, with 63% reporting "high" or "very high" levels of concern. In such an event, impact on company reputation and consumer distrust are of greater concern than campaign ROI. Around disinformation, 42% of experts conveyed concern about the impact on their company's reputation or consumer distrust in legitimate content and advertising, whereas 29% cited concern over reduced audience reach and only 22% around lost media budget/revenue.
Though digital media experts agree that the spread of misinformation is the most concerning media quality threat, apprehension persists around ad fraud, adjacencies next to questionable content (i.e. brand risk), and low viewability for more than half of respondents, according to the report.
Marketers and Brands Prioritize Social Platforms Even Though They Consider the Environment Vulnerable to Misinformation
The research shows that marketers are prioritizing social platforms. Almost half (42%) of respondents identified social platforms as a priority. However, more than half of respondents (60%) consider social platforms as the most likely environment to experience misinformation incidents, followed by mobile and audio.
About Integral Ad Science
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com.
CONTACT: press@integralads.com
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NIST Issues 4 CVE's Resulting From SCADAfence's Findings
RAMAT GAN, Israel, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCADAfence, the global technology leader in OT & IoT cyber security, today announced that their cyber security research team has discovered major vulnerabilities on multiple industrial devices that have no previous CVEs.
In response, NIST has issued the first-ever CVEs for Alerton, a subsidiary of Honeywell. The most serious of the vulnerabilities received a base score of 8.8, indicating that NIST believes it to be a very high-impact exposure in Alerton's product.
The new CVEs affect the Ascent suite of products commonly used in industrial Building Management System (BMS). Left unhandled, these vulnerabilities could allow users with malicious intent to access Alerton's controllers and make unauthorized configuration changes to BMS devices. The changes would not be reflected in the user interface, making them likely to go undetected.
Any facility that has deployed the Ascent BMS system could be vulnerable to attack by threat actors exploiting these weaknesses.
- 9/11 style hijackers attack a building's BMS systems and cause catastrophic damage. No airplane needed.
- An IVF clinic that stores human embryos at sub-zero temperatures could experience an undetected rise in temperatures that would result in the destruction of the embryos.
- Pharmaceutical production facilities that require specific temperatures for manufacturing life-saving medications or vaccinations could have to throw out millions of doses.
- Server farms that house critical hardware could be caused to overheat, leading to the destruction of vital data.
- Any manufacturing facility that employs chemicals could have their ventilation system remotely shut down, leading to physical injury to workers.
- Food production facilities that require consistent temperatures for food safety, could unknowingly ship tainted products.
- There were two groups of major vulnerabilities discovered by SCADAfence's protocol research team that led NIST to issue the new CVEs.
To address these weaknesses and keep their organization safe, SCADAfence advises anyone who has deployed Alerton's Ascent BMS to make sure their OT network is isolated, BAS firewalls are configured properly, ACM baseline configurations are created and maintained, BAS protocols are disabled on external network segments and that Ethernet is disabled on all ports that do not require BACnet/Ethernet. Additionally, it is important to implement a network monitoring tool to observe any access via the BACnet protocol or attempts to access devices and change any configurations.
About SCADAfence
SCADAfence is the global technology leader in OT & IoT cyber security. The SCADAfence platform enables organizations with complex OT networks to embrace the benefits of industrial IoT by reducing cyber risks and mitigating operational threats. The non-intrusive platform provides full coverage of large-scale networks, offering best-in-class detection accuracy, asset discovery and governance with minimal false-positives. SCADAfence delivers proactive security and visibility to some of the world's most complex OT networks, including the largest manufacturing facility in Europe. SCADAfence enables organizations in manufacturing, building management and critical infrastructure industries to operate securely, reliably and efficiently. To learn more, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Joan Weiner-Levin
joan.levin@scadafence.com
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether IonQ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital published a report alleging that IonQ is a "part-time side-hustle run by two academics who barely show up, dressed up as a 'company,'" and a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." Moreover, the report claimed that the Company's quantum computer is a "useless toy that can't even add 1+1, as revealed by experiments we hired experts to run," that the Company reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping," and that the CEO appears to be making up his MIT credentials.
On this news, IonQ's stock price fell $0.71 per share, or 9.03%, to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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After Mets lose Scherzer, Alonso HR in 10th beats Cards 7-6
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Hours after the Mets learned Max Scherzer will join fellow ace Jacob deGrom on the injured list, Pete Alonso kept New York rolling with a two-run homer in the 10th inning for a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Paul Goldschmidt tied the score 5-all with two outs in the ninth off Mets closer Edwin Díaz with his fourth RBI of the game. Albert Pujols hit a run-scoring double play grounder in the 10th of the Cardinals’ first-extra inning game this year. With the automatic runner on second, Alonso drove the second pitch from Giovanny Gallegos into the left field second deck for his third career game-ending home run. It was the 10th home run of the season for Alonso, who leads the major leagues with 33 RBIs. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/after-mets-lose-scherzer-alonso-hr-in-10th-beats-cards-7-6/ | 2022-05-19T22:09:44Z |
TSX: GPR | NYSE American: GPL
VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A: GPL) ("Great Panther" or the "Company"), a growth-oriented precious metals producer focused on the Americas, reports the filing of the "Technical Report on the 2021 Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources of the Tucano Gold Mine, Amapá State, Brazil" (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report has an effective date of July 31, 2021.
The Technical Report has been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.greatpanther.com , and will be filed on EDGAR as soon as practicable at www.sec.gov. The Technical Report supports the information regarding mineral reserve and resource estimates at the Tucano Gold Mine presented in a news release dated April 26, 2022, which is also available on SEDAR, EDGAR and the Company's website.
ABOUT GREAT PANTHER
Great Panther is a growth-oriented precious metals producer focused on the Americas. The Company owns a diversified portfolio of assets in Brazil, Mexico and Peru that includes three gold and silver mines, an advanced development project, and a large land package with district-scale potential. Great Panther is focused on creating long-term stakeholder value through safe and sustainable production, reinvesting into exploration and pursuing acquisition opportunities to complement its existing portfolio. Great Panther trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol GPR and on the NYSE American under the symbol GPL.
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Second quarter revenue of $41.6 million, net loss of $(0.17) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $22.5 million; Company continues to execute its strategic plan and make significant headway in mining operations
LAS VEGAS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) (the "Company"), a sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended March 31, 2022.
"The theme for this quarter has been operational and financial execution," said Zach Bradford, Chief Executive Officer. "While the whole industry faced macro headwinds, primarily driven by a lower average bitcoin price, we continued to execute on our infrastructure-first strategy. We have line-of-sight on 600MW of power, driven in large part by the recent agreement we signed with Lancium at the end of the quarter. We continue to make strides in our commitment to ESG principles, most notably by working on attracting and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce. As for our capital strategy, our growth capex was funded 100% from the conversion of bitcoin. We have not utilized the shelf offering since November and we continue to right size our capital structure through means of non-dilutive capital."
Q2 Financial Highlights
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
- Revenues for the quarter grew to $41.6 million, an increase of $33.5 million, or 4x, from $8.1 million for the same prior year period.
- The Company recognized a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022, of $(0.17) million or $(0.00) basic loss per share compared to net income of $7.4 million or $0.28 basic earnings per share for the same prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 improved significantly to $22.5 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1.9 million from the same prior year period.
- The Company also saw sequential revenues grow slightly in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter. Revenues increased $0.4 million, or 1%, from the first quarter. Net loss for the second quarter was $(0.17) million, reversing net income of $14.5 million in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $22.5 million, decreasing 7.2% from $24.2 million in the first quarter.
Balance Sheet Highlights as of March 31, 2022
Assets
- Cash: $1.9 million
- Digital Currency: $17.0 million
- Total Current assets: $42.0 million
- Total Mining assets (including prepaid deposits & deployed miners): $326.0 million
- Total Assets: $424.8 million
Liabilities and Stockholders' equity
- Current Liabilities: $22.6 million
- Total Liabilities: $23.9 million
- Total Stockholders' Equity: $400.9 million
The Company had working capital of $19.4 million and no long-term debt as of March 31, 2022.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will hold its second quarter 2022 earnings presentation and business update for investors and analysts today, May 10, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. PST/4:30 p.m. EST.
Webcast URL: https://www.cleanspark.com/investor-relations/clsk-earnings
Participant Dial-in (Toll free): 1-877-270-2148
The webcast will be accessible for at least 30 days on the Company's website and a transcript of the call will be available on the Company's website following the call.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "targets," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "forecasts," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release, but are not limited to statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, industry and business trends, equity compensation, business strategy, plans, market growth and our objectives for future operations.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the success of its digital currency mining activities; the volatile and unpredictable cycles in the emerging and evolving industries in which we operate, increasing difficulty rates for bitcoin mining; bitcoin halving; new or additional governmental regulation; the anticipated delivery dates of new miners; the ability to successfully deploy new miners; the dependency on utility rate structures and government incentive programs; the successful deployment of energy solutions for residential and commercial applications; the expectations of future revenue growth may not be realized; ongoing demand for the Company's software products and related services; the impact of global pandemics (including COVID-19) on logistics and shipping and the demand for our products and services; and other risks described in the Company's prior press releases and in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to us as of the date of this press release, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company's non-cash operating expenses, CleanSpark management believes that providing a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes non-cash and non-recurring expenses allows for meaningful comparisons between the Company's core business operating results and those of other companies, as well as providing the Company with an important tool for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating its own core business operating results over different periods of time.
The Company's Adjusted EBITDA measure may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in its industry, as other companies in its industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring, unusual items. The Company's Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or as an indication of operating performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Our management does not consider Adjusted EBITDA to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial results.
We are providing supplemental financial measures for (i) non-GAAP adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") that excludes the impact of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, our share-based compensation expense, and impairment of assets, unrealized gains/losses on securities, certain financing costs, other non-cash items, certain non-recurring expenses, and impacts related to discontinued operations; and (ii) non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA that excludes the impact of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, our share-based compensation expense, and impairment of assets, unrealized gains/losses on securities, certain financing costs, other non-cash items, and impacts related to discontinued operations. These supplemental financial measures are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP and, as a result, these supplemental financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to help understand, manage, and evaluate our business performance and to help make operating decisions.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are also useful to investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis. Adjusted EBITDA excludes (i) impacts of interest, taxes, and depreciation; (ii) significant non-cash expenses such as our share-based compensation expense, unrealized gains/losses on securities, certain financing costs, other non-cash items that we believe are not reflective of our general business performance, and for which the accounting requires management judgment, and the resulting expenses could vary significantly in comparison to other companies; (iii) significant impairment losses related to long-lived and digital assets, which include our bitcoin for which the accounting requires significant estimates and judgment, and the resulting expenses could vary significantly in comparison to other companies; and (iv) and impacts related to discontinued operations that would not be applicable to our future business activities.
Non-GAAP financial measures are subject to material limitations as they are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, measurements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For example, we expect that share-based compensation expense, which is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, will continue to be a significant recurring expense over the coming years and is an important part of the compensation provided to certain employees, officers, and directors.
We have also excluded impairment losses on assets, including impairments of our digital currency our non-GAAP financial measures, which may continue to occur in future periods as a result of our continued holdings of significant amounts of bitcoin. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation and should be read only in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We rely primarily on such Consolidated Financial Statements to understand, manage, and evaluate our business performance and use the non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally.
About CleanSpark
CleanSpark, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a sustainable bitcoin mining and energy technology company that is solving modern energy challenges. For more information about the Company, please visit the Company's website at https://www.cleanspark.com/investor-relations.
Investor Relations Contact
Matt Schultz, Executive Chairman
ir@cleanspark.com
Media Contacts
Isaac Holyoak
pr@cleanspark.com
BlocksBridge Consulting
Nishant Sharma
cleanspark@blocksbridge.com
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The most globally trusted brand in e-vehicles will debut new innovative products at the 2022 Electrify Expo events, the largest e-mobility festival in North America
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIU Technologies (NASDAQ: NIU), the world-leader in two-wheeled electric vehicles that is redefining smarter urban transportation will be a main exhibitor at the Electrify Expo events, North America's largest electric vehicle festival. The company will be showcasing some of their most innovative products, as well as debut their new BQi E-Bike launching this summer. Visitors to their booth will be able to learn about the company, their offerings and test drive all their smart electric scooters, motorcycles and e-bikes that are powered by innovative design and technology.
"At NIU, our goal is to provide urban commuters with environmentally friendly solutions, revolutionize the way they travel, making life better for all," said Joseph Constanty, Director of International Strategy and Corporate Development. "We are so excited to share our innovative electric vehicles at the Electrify Expo events and prove why we are the world's leading urban mobility brand through our design and technology. We also look forward to presenting how and why commuters in urban cities can and should transition to more sustainable electric mobility solutions."
At the 2022 Electrify Expo events, NIU will not only be debuting their BQi E-Bike, but they will be showcasing some of their highest performing, best-selling products, including:
- NIU KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter ($599) - A lightweight, portable and easy to maneuver kick scooter with a clean minimalistic design that includes swappable grip tape and Bluetooth capabilities. With great speed, range and portability, the KQi2 Pro is ideal for the last mile commute and other short distance journeys. The 300W motor with rear-wheel drive delivers a strong throttle when accelerating safely through traffic and uphill.
- NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter ($799) - A serious commuting solution for working professionals and power commuters who need fast and reliable transportation with speeds of up to 20mph. With an extra wide deck, handlebars and tires to ride long distances of up to 31-miles in comfort. The rear wheel drive provides great city performance, while dual-drive brakes deliver strong braking power in both dry and wet conditions.
- NIU MQi GT EVO Moped (Prices vary based on location) - Outperforming competitor 125cc vehicles, whether gas or electric, the MQi GT EVO is the best in its class. The 5000W motor powers the EO to speeds of up to 65mph and delivers excellent acceleration. Equipped with a customizable LED dashboard, three easy-to-switch riding modes and superior lights will ensure an effortless commute.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an incredible increase in electric vehicle demand world-wide. Just last year, NIU sold more than one million vehicles worldwide and is transforming urban mobility in more than 50 countries. With more than two million riders globally, NIU scooters have amassed more than seven billion miles helping to reduce carbon emissions and urban congestion in cities like Paris, Rome, Rio, Los Angeles and New York.
NIU has more than 1,300 retail partners around the world with hundreds of premium and flagship stores. In the United States, NIU is proud to work directly with local entrepreneurs to own and run the flagship stores. These experts are passionate about helping their city transition to sustainable electric mobility solutions and they understand the unique needs and trends of their local market.
For additional information about NIU, visit NIU.com. For festival details and to purchase tickets, visit ElectrifyExpo.com.
About NIU Technologies
As the world's leader in two-wheeled electric vehicles, NIU is on a mission to redefine urban mobility and make life better. Available in more than 50 countries, NIU has sold over 2,000,000 electric vehicles world-wide since launching their first e-moped in 2015. Designing and manufacturing high-performance electric motorcycles, e-mopeds, e-bikes and kick scooters, as of May 2022, NIU's loyal users and fans have ridden over 7 billion miles around the world. For more company information please visit www.niu.com.
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Questar identified 10% of tested buses in Kavim Public Transportation fleet had two malfunctions that required repair; repairing before scheduled maintenance saves money and ensures passenger safety
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Questar Auto Technologies, the leading predictive vehicle health company, announced today that its Vehicle Health Management (VHM) Platform, which combines artificial intelligence with automotive expertise, successfully provided early warning of major malfunctions in 10% of a bus fleet that was tested in the pilot operated by Israel-based Kavim Public Transportation company.
Today's vehicles undergo costly maintenance at fixed times as a preventative measure, even if they are in good condition. Yet, fleet owners worldwide still spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year fixing vehicle malfunctions that weren't caught on time, resulting in excessive repair costs and unnecessary downtime.
Questar recently ran its AI-based analytics software on a heterogeneous Kavim fleet - in order to monitor the health of its urban and intercity buses - and determined that 90% of the tested buses were functioning properly while 10% of the tested buses had two major malfunctions that were not observable through any vehicles' error codes. The first malfunction was an issue with the vehicles' exhaust systems due to an engine oil leak – a serious issue that was not reported by the engine controllers. The second malfunction was an issue with the exhaust systems' particulate filters, which disrupted the pollutant burning cycle process that assures proper emission filtration.
By identifying vehicle malfunctions before they turn into expensive, or unsafe issues, Questar minimizes vehicle downtime due to malfunctions and repair times and helps fleet owners save thousands of dollars per vehicle. Field data shows that by using Questar's vehicle health management solution to detect vehicle malfunctions before they occur, fleet operators can enjoy a 30% reduction in costs on spare parts, a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, a 20% reduction in accidents and up to 75% reduction in unnecessary downtime. The payoff goes beyond dollars and cents: real-time health monitoring optimizes emission filtration and saves fuel - making fleets more environmentally sustainable.
"Questar was born following the acquisition of SafeRide by Traffilog, with the vision of taking SafeRide's AI and deep learning capabilities and pairing them with Traffilog's data collection capabilities and deep automotive knowledge, as well as its strong customer-base, to create a first-of-its-kind predictive vehicle health platform," said Erez Lorber, CEO of Questar. "Today, that vision has transformed into a reality: Questar is a one-stop-shop offering everything that the automotive ecosystem needs to convert vehicle data into actionable insights in real-time. The technology enables us to help fleet owners like Kavim reimagine traditional vehicle maintenance and repair practices - preventing unnecessary expenses and keeping bus drivers and passengers alike safe."
By combining AI-based analytic software, advanced telematics, years of accumulated data insights and automotive know-how, Questar is redefining traditional vehicle maintenance practices to better manage vehicle health and identify vehicle malfunctions before they become unnecessarily expensive or turn into safety risks. Questar's technology is deployed in over 350K vehicles across more than 20 countries, providing constant, meaningful, cost saving insights to automakers, suppliers, and fleets.
About Questar
Questar Auto Technologies AI-driven solution converts vehicle data into actionable insights across the entire automotive ecosystem. The AI solution provides timely insights about the problems that a vehicle faces and when they need maintenance before it's too late. Questar enables OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to lower design costs, reduce warranty claim costs, and minimize recalls and helps commercial fleets increase uptime, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), improve safety, and streamline their operations. Questar was formed in 2021 following the acquisition of SafeRide Technologies by Traffilog, a provider of telematics, advanced diagnostics, and predictive maintenance services for commercial and passenger fleets. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in the United States (San Jose and Detroit), Germany, and Korea.
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5 things to know for April 29: Ukraine, Covid-19, Recession, USPS, Abortion
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
In a move to reduce smoking across the US, the FDA has proposed a sweeping ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Some advocates are calling it a “historic” moment for public health, but tobacco companies may not go down without a fight. Experts are predicting the companies will now try to stop the ban by suing the agency, as most have done with past tobacco-control legislation.
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1. Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have condemned Russia’s missile attack on Kyiv last night, which occurred as United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was finishing a visit to the Ukrainian capital. During his visit, Guterres called for evacuation corridors to be opened in Mariupol, saying that the besieged city is a “crisis within a crisis.” Guterres met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday and said Putin agreed “in principle” for the involvement of the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross in the evacuation of civilians from Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant — where Ukrainian fighters entrenched at the facility have been surrounded by Russian forces for weeks. At least 150 employees have been killed at the plant and thousands remain unaccounted for, according to Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Holding which owns the plant.
2. Coronavirus
Moderna said yesterday it is seeking emergency use authorization from the FDA for its Covid-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age. To date, no Covid-19 vaccines have been authorized for children younger than 5 in the US — about 18 million people — and a timeline to potential authorization is not yet clear. However, Moderna officials have said the FDA is expected to move fast, and a Pfizer official suggested its vaccine for younger children could also be available in June, if authorized. This comes days after Pfizer asked the FDA to green-light a booster dose of its vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. Experts say vaccines for children are high priority following studies that have shown that vaccine efficacy has waned significantly in children amid the spread of the Omicron variant.
3. Recession
America’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter of 2022. Gross domestic product declined at an annual rate of 1.4% during the first three months of the year — the worst quarter for the American economy since the pandemic turned the world upside down in the spring of 2020. However, economists say don’t panic, because this is not an indicator of an immediate recession. “The negative GDP number is a surprise, but not a material one,” Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi told CNN. “The economy continues to grow strongly and at a pace that continues to bring down unemployment.” Also on the positive side, consumer spending — the main driver of the US economy — accelerated during the first three months of the year. Business investment also surged at an annual rate of 9.2% in the first quarter, up from 2.9% during the fourth quarter.
4. USPS
The US Postal Service is facing lawsuits from 16 states, the District of Columbia, and a coalition of environmental groups seeking to stop the purchase of thousands of gasoline-powered trucks — after the USPS committed to lessen its environmental impact. According to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the USPS lacks the funding needed to increase the number of electric vehicles in its fleet. Postal Service spokesperson Kim Frum told CNN in a statement yesterday that the agency had conducted “a robust and thorough review” before moving forward with its vehicle plan, and that more electric vehicles could be commissioned if funding becomes available. There is $6 billion set aside in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act to help the USPS transition to all-electric vehicles, but the bill has stalled in the Senate.
5. Abortion
Oklahoma lawmakers passed a 6-week abortion ban yesterday modeled after the controversial Texas abortion law, which allows private citizens to take civil action against abortion providers to enforce the law. The bill would prohibit abortions at the time when a physician can detect early cardiac activity in an embryo or fetus, which can be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy — before many women even know that they are pregnant. Exceptions will be provided for medical emergencies. This comes amid a movement by Republican-led states to severely curtail the procedure and as Oklahoma’s legislature ramps up its push to restrict abortion rights. The bill now heads to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, for final approval. Stitt has pledged to sign every piece of legislation limiting abortion that reaches his desk.
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TODAY’S NUMBER
4,000
That’s how many miles a 61-year-old man is set to row solo from the US to France. Peter Harley hopes to begin his journey across the Atlantic Ocean next week. He told CNN yesterday he estimates the feat will take anywhere from three to four months.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“We weren’t elected by the people of this state to shy away from doing what some may call controversial.”
— Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, on signing several education bills into law yesterday, including one banning the instruction of “divisive concepts” pertaining to race in classrooms. The law, known as the “Protect Students First Act,” is part of a broader movement by conservative lawmakers across the country to limit how race is taught and discussed in schools. Kemp also signed into law HB 1178, known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” which provides greater transparency to parents and legal guardians regarding what their students are being taught, and SB 226, which bans literature or books deemed to be offensive in nature from school libraries.
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CEO pay up 17% as profits, stocks soar; workers fall behind
NEW YORK (AP) — Even when regular workers win their biggest raises in decades, they look minuscule compared with what CEOs are getting.
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 companies soared 17.1% last year, to a median $14.5 million, according to data analyzed for The Associated Press by Equilar.
The gain towers over the 4.4% increase in wages and benefits netted by private-sector workers through 2021, which was the fastest on record going back to 2001. The raises for many rank-and-file workers also failed to keep up with inflation, which reached 7% at the end of last year.
CEO pay took off as stock prices and profits rebounded sharply as the economy roared out of its brief 2020 recession. Because much of a CEO’s compensation is tied to such performance, their pay packages ballooned after years of mostly moderating growth.
In many of the most eye-popping packages, such as Expedia Group’s, valued at $296.2 million and JPMorgan Chase’s $84.4 million, boards gave particularly big grants of stock or stock options to recently appointed CEOs navigating their companies through the pandemic or to established leaders they wanted to convince to hang around.
The CEOs often can’t cash in on such stock or options for years, or possibly ever, unless the company meets performance targets. But companies still must disclose estimates for how much they’re worth. Only about a quarter of the typical pay package for all S&P 500 CEOs last year came as actual cash they could pocket.
Whatever its composition, the chasm in pay between CEOs and the rank-and-file workers they oversee keeps widening. At half the companies in this year’s pay survey, it would take the worker at the middle of the company’s pay scale at least 186 years to make what their CEO did last year. That’s up from 166 a year earlier.
At Walmart, for example, the company said its median associate made $25,335 in compensation last year. That means half its workers made more, and half made less.
That’s up 21% from $20,942 a year earlier and came as the company’s average hourly wage for U.S. associates rose from $14.50 in January 2021 to more than $17 currently. That increase was bigger than the raise CEO Doug McMillon got, on a percentage basis. But his 13.7% raise netted him a total package valued at $25.7 million.
Anger is growing over such an imbalance. Surveys suggest Americans across political parties see CEO pay as too high, and some investors are pushing back.
Workers are trying to organize unions across the country, and the “Great Resignation” has emboldened millions to quit to find better jobs elsewhere. The U.S. government counted more than 4 million quits during April 2021 alone, the first time that happened. The monthly number has since topped 4.5 million twice.
“That is going to add a huge cost to corporate bottom lines, to have these kind of turnover rates,” said Sarah Anderson, director of the global economy project at the progressive Institute for Policy Studies.
“They should be thinking about what kind of message they’re sending to those people, about whether they’re really valued in their jobs,” Anderson said. “When the guy in the corner office is making several hundred if not thousands of times more, that’s sending a really demoralizing message.”
Gains for CEO pay had been slowing in recent years, with the median rise easing from 8.5% in 2017 to 4.1% in 2019. It ticked back up to 5% in 2020, which was a complicated year because the pandemic shut down the economy and profits at many companies tanked.
For 2020, many companies rejiggered the intricate formulas they created to determine their CEOs’ pay. The tweaks made up for losses caused by the pandemic, something many boards said was an extraordinary event outside the CEO’s control.
Then came 2021. Thanks to a reopened economy, super-low interest rates from the Federal Reserve and other factors, stock prices soared and the S&P 500 jumped nearly 27%, setting records through the year. Earnings per share soared roughly 50%.
Throughout the year, CEOs had to navigate snarled supply chains and shortages of chips and other key materials that impacted businesses across industries, said Dan Laddin, a partner at Compensation Advisory Partners, a consulting firm that works with boards.
“All this led to a desire to really reward” executives, said Kelly Malafis, also a partner at Compensation Advisory Partners, “because the financial performance was there, and the view was that management teams were exceptional in navigating the situation and delivering results.”
Last year’s 17.1% leap for median pay of S&P 500 CEOs was the biggest since a 23.9% surge for 2010 compensation packages, according to the data analyzed by Equilar.
Consider Marry Barra, CEO of General Motors. Her industry was particularly hard hit by the shortage of computer chips, which snarled auto production.
Even so, GM’s board highlighted how the company still delivered record earnings before interest, taxes and some other items. The automaker also accelerated development of its electric vehicles. Those are two of the factors that influence Barra’s pay, and her compensation climbed 25.4% to $29.1 million.
“I would hope that the corporation making record profits would recognize that the workers doing the work are the ones generating the revenue,” said Dave Green, a hot metal driver at a GM facility in Bedford, Indiana. “We’re just trying to get by.”
He cited in particular temporary workers making roughly $16 hourly, who have to work years before coming on as full-time employees and don’t get many opportunities for days off in the meantime.
“The new people coming in, their kids are not going to be able to have the opportunities my kids had,” said Green, who has two daughters and started at GM as a summer helper in 1989.
Closer to the top of the rankings for CEO pay last year was JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon, whose compensation package valued at $84.4 million was the fifth-highest in the AP survey. That was up 166.7% from a year earlier, and most of it came from an award of stock options valued at $52.6 million.
The board said it provided the options because of its desire for Dimon, who is 66, to keep leading the company for significantly more years and a “unique inflection point in Mr. Dimon’s tenure.” It also said the options weren’t a part of his regular annual compensation and that he must wait at least five years to begin exercising them.
Even so, only 31% of investors at JPMorgan Chase’s annual meeting of shareholders recently gave a thumbs up on Dimon’s pay package. The vote is only advisory, though, and doesn’t force the company to make changes.
Last year, a median of 92.6% of shareholders approved what’s called their “Say On Pay” vote in the AP’s survey. That was down just a bit from 93.4% the year before.
The AP’s and Equilar’s compensation study included pay data for 340 CEOs at S&P 500 companies who have served at least two fiscal years at their companies, which filed proxy statements between Jan. 1 and April 30. Some high-profile CEOs are not included because they don’t fit the criteria, such as Amazon’s Andy Jassy and Twitter’s Parag Agrawal. The survey does not count changes in the value of CEOs’ pension benefits and some other items in its totals for compensation.
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Robb Elementary School had measures in place to prevent this kind of violence. A fence lined the school property. Teachers were ordered to keep classroom doors closed and locked. Students faced regular lockdown and evacuation drills.
But when an 18-year-old man arrived Tuesday at the school in Uvalde, Texas, intent on killing children, none of it stopped him.
Security failures allowed the shooter to massacre 19 students and two teachers, school safety experts say. The shooting already has led to calls to fortify schools further, on top of millions spent on equipment and other measures following earlier shootings. But more security offers drawbacks, with no guarantee of an end to mass violence. In the worst case, as in Uvalde, it could backfire.
“You can do the best job you can to prevent a school crisis, but we cannot read the minds of all the criminals who are out there,” said Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, a nonprofit that works with schools across the country. “We cannot prevent all crime.”
According to a district safety plan, Uvalde schools had a wide range of measures in place to prevent violence. The district had four police officers and four support counselors, according to the plan, which appears to be dated from the 2019-20 school year. The district had software to monitor social media for threats and software to screen school visitors.
Yet when the gunman arrived at the school, he hopped its fence and easily entered through a back door that had been propped open, officials said. Behind the locked door of a fourth-grade classroom, he gunned down children and teachers.
Amid the attack, nearly 20 officers stood in a hallway because the on-site commander believed the gunman was barricaded in the classroom and children were not at risk, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw said at a Friday news conference, saying “it was the wrong decision.”
The case underscores that even the strongest security plans can be undermined by a seemingly simple lapse, said Curtis Lavarello, executive director of the School Safety Advocacy Council, which provides training on school safety. The Texas school appeared to be doing many things right, he said, but none of that mattered once the gunman was able to walk unobstructed into the building and into a classroom.
“All those things on paper mean nothing if they’re not followed in practice. And there seemed to be a number of gaps,” he said.
In the aftermath of the shooting, some Republicans have been calling for further investments in school safety to prevent more attacks. Some have pushed for more armed police in schools, along with metal detectors and measures to make it harder to enter schools.
Among those promoting physical security measures is Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. Appearing on Fox News on Wednesday, he brought up 2013 legislation that would have created grants to help schools install bulletproof doors and hire armed police officers among other measures.
If those grants had gone to Robb Elementary, Cruz said, “the armed police officers could have taken him out and we would have 19 children and two teachers still alive.”
As the National Rifle Association opened its annual meeting Friday in Houston, the gun rights group called for more security at schools. Former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to speak at the event, is set to call for “a top-to-bottom security overhaul at schools across this country,” while dismissing calls to disarm gun owners, according to excerpts of his speech.
Security experts say the Uvalde case illustrates how fortifying schools can backfire. A lock on the classroom door — one of the most basic and widely recommended school safety measures — kept victims in and police out.
U.S. Border Patrol agents eventually used a master key to open the locked door of the classroom where they confronted and killed the gunman, McCraw said at the Friday news conference.
Some argue that investments in school security have come at the expense of student welfare. Lockdown drills that have become routine for a generation of American students have traumatized students and added to strains on mental health, educators say.
Schools need more counselors and psychologists to help troubled students, not stronger buildings, said Dewey Cornell, a psychologist and director of the Virginia Youth Violence Project at the University of Virginia.
“We have systemically reduced the number of support staff in our schools, and focused too much on installing metal detectors and surveillance cameras and electronic door locks, which are very short term and reactive and very expensive,” he said.
In the wake of the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, schools across the country began spending huge sums of money on fortifications including bulletproof glass, metal detectors and armed security.
But such measures can create an atmosphere where students feel uncomfortable and less trusting, and it does not necessarily prevent attacks, said Matthew Mayer, a Rutgers associate professor who works on issues related to school violence.
“You’ll go down these sort of endless rabbit holes of how much security is enough. And when it comes to someone who’s coming in heavily armed, you’re not going to stop them,” Mayer said. “So the idea is you need to figure out why people do this in the first place and have ways — multi-level systems of prevention — to prevent it from happening.”
He advocates for a multi-faceted prevention approach that also includes steps such as improving mental health services, assessing threats more effectively and building trust so students and families are not afraid to speak up if they’re concerned someone has the means or intent to cause harm.
Still, schools can only do so much, he said, and he isn’t optimistic that public outrage over Uvalde will lead to significant change.
“The problem is that a lot of this public reaction, you know, sort of rises like a wave and then recedes over time, and the politicians have been accustomed to riding that out. You know, they make speeches and so forth, and sometimes there’s a commission that gets appointed, and they issue reports,” Mayer said. “But substantive change is lacking.”
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Targeted Victory, a digital-first agency built for the mobile age, has acquired TMA Direct, a direct response firm in the political data and marketing arena, to expand its political division's capability to build national coalitions of grassroots advocates. Together, they will raise over $1.5 billion for campaigns and causes this cycle.
The combined entity will provide marketing expertise and infrastructure, as well as integrated data and technology offerings to modernize how political campaigns are funded and managed.
"Voters are more in tune with what's happening in the political sphere than ever before, but their involvement doesn't just stop and start at the ballot," said Zac Moffatt, CEO, Targeted Victory. "They're motivated by grassroots advocacy and increasingly embracing the role of digital services in their engagement. This acquisition will support our clients' efforts to meet the demands of the modern, digitally forward voter."
TMA Direct CEO Mike Murray will assume the role of Political Chairman at Targeted Victory, where he will play a key leadership role in the expansion of its political division.
"With voters turning out in record numbers, campaigns today demand best-in-class marketing solutions that are powered by data and technology," said Mike Murray, CEO, TMA Direct. "We're excited to build on Targeted Victory's unparalleled success as the industry-leading digital marketing agency on the right to deliver a critical competitive edge for clients."
About Targeted Victory
Targeted Victory is a digital first agency built for the mobile age. Built by digital marketers, we have spent the past seven election cycles honing tactics and leveraging award-winning expertise to build the leading digital marketing and advertising agency on the right. We focus on winning and moving at the speed of politics to provide outstanding, senior-level service intended to scale with our clients.
We have raised our clients more than $1.5 billion in online fundraising, managed over $330 million in digital advertising, delivered over 13 billion emails and 3 billion texts and produce over 10,000 unique creatives each month.
Targeted Victory is the proud recipient of the 2022 Reed Award for Best Employer, 2021 Campaign Tech Award for Best Employer, 2021 Reed Award for Best Employer: Work-From-Home Transition, and 2015 Washington Post Best Place to Work. www.targetedvictory.com
About TMA
TMA is a direct response marketing leader in big data innovation. We combine unparalleled marketing expertise with technology that connects our clients to customers utilizing both traditional and cutting-edge media channels. We build customized data solutions that achieve organizational goals. www.tmadirect.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Anticipation for one of the fall’s likeliest bestsellers has been growing all year.
For months, Colleen Hoover’s millions of fans on TikTok, Instagram and elsewhere have been talking up and posting early excerpts from her novel “It Starts With Us.” By summer, the author’s sequel to her bestselling “It Ends With Us” had already reached the top 10 Amazon.com. It might have climbed higher but for competition from other Hoover novels, including “Ugly Love,” “Verity” and, of course, “It Ends With Us,” the dramatic tale of a love triangle and a woman’s endurance of domestic abuse that young TikTok users have embraced and helped make Hoover the country’s most popular fiction writer.
Hoover’s extraordinary run on bestseller lists, from Amazon.com to The New York Times, has been Beatle-esque for much of 2022, with four or more books likely to appear in the top 10 at a given moment. “It Starts With Us” had been so eagerly desired by her admirers — CoHorts, some call themselves — that she broke a personal rule: Don’t let “outside influences” determine her next book.
“I never allowed myself to entertain a sequel, but with the amount of people emailing me every day and tagging me in an online petition to write about (those characters), their story began to build in my head in the same way my other books begin,” she told The Associated Press in a recent email. “Eventually I craved telling this story as much as I did my other stories, so I owe the readers a big thank you for the nudging.”
Hoover’s new book should help extend what has been another solid year for the industry. Booksellers are looking forward to a mix of commercial favorites such as Hoover, Anthony Horowitz, Beverly Jenkins and Veronica Roth alongside what Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt calls a “really strong” lineup of literary releases, including novels by Ian McEwan and Kate Atkinson.
The fall also will feature new fiction from Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and Pulitzer Prize-winners Elizabeth Strout and Andrew Sean Greer. Celeste Ng’s “Our Missing Hearts” is her first novel since “Little Fires Everywhere.” Story collections are expected from George Saunders, Andrea Barrett and Ling Ma, along with novels by Percival Everett, Barbara Kingsolver, Kevin Wilson, N.K. Jemisin, Lydia Millet and Yiyun Li.
Cormac McCarthy, 89, has new fiction coming for the first time in more than a decade with “The Passenger,” and its companion “Stella Maris.” John Irving, who turned 80 this year, is calling the 900-page “The Last Chairlift” his last “long novel,” a description which could apply to much of his career.
Russell Banks, 82, has completed the elegiac novel “The Magic Kingdom,” and former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky, 81, has written the autobiography “Jersey Breaks,” in which he addresses what he calls the “tribalism” and “nationalism” of the current moment by reflecting on his childhood in Long Branch, New Jersey.
“I realized that I am not a great sociologist or political sage, but I thought I could deal with this by going back to growing up in a town that was segregated, biracial and lower middle class,” Pinsky says. “I felt that whatever answers I might have would be found there.”
Joe Concha’s “Come On, Man!: The Truth About Joe Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Presidency” is the most colorfully named of the latest round of books attacking an incumbent president — a long and profitable publishing tradition. But the most high-profile works of political reporting dwell on Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, among them “Confidence Man,” by The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, and “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021,” by Peter Baker of the Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.
Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry” is her first entirely new book since her worldwide bestseller from 2018, “Becoming.” Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Bibi” is the first memoir by the former Israeli Prime Minister, while American politicians with new books include Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.
The fall will feature numerous posthumous releases, from the letters of John le Carré and the diaries of Alan Rickman to fiction by Leonard Cohen and memoirs by Michael K. Williams and Paul Newman, whose “The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man” restores a project the actor abandoned years before his death in 2008.
“Victory Is Assured” compiles essays by the late critic and novelist Stanley Crouch, and “Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story” includes the influential Greg Tate, who died last year. Assorted works by Randall Kenan, the award-winning fiction writer who died in 2020, are collected in “Black Folk Could Fly.” His friend Tayari Jones, author of the acclaimed novel “An American Marriage,” wrote the introduction.
“Reading over the manuscript pages, I sometimes spoke to him, asking why he never told me this or that thing,” Jones told the AP. “Sometimes I laughed out loud and said, ‘Randall you are so crazy!’ — as though we were having a drink — boulevardiers! — and he had just related a hilarious anecdote. Other times, his brilliance underscored the breadth and depth of our loss, and I sat at my kitchen table and wept.”
Celebrity books include Bono’s “Surrender,” Matthew Perry’s “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” and Geena Davis’ “Dying of Politeness.” Bob Dylan reflects upon an art form he helped reinvent in “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” while the title of Jan Wenner’s memoir invokes the Dylan classic that helped inspire the name of the magazine he founded, “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Memoirs also are scheduled from Steve Martin, Linda Ronstadt, Constance Wu and Brian Johnson. Patti Smith’s “A Book of Days” builds upon the words and images of her widely followed Instagram account, on which she might post anything from a statue of Leonardo da Vinci to her cat staring at the cover of Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot.”
“I love doing my Instagram; it’s the only social media I really engage in,” Smith says. “The book was actually quite laborious. It takes time to write a short caption. You have to find a way to impart a lot in a few sentences.”
In poetry, one notable release is a work of narrative prose: Nobel laureate Louise Glück’s “Marigold and Rose” is a brief exploration into the minds of infant twins, inspired by the author’s grandchildren. It’s the first published fiction by the 79-year-old Glück, whose previous releases include more than 10 poetry collections and two books of essays.
New poetry includes works by Pulitzer-winners Jorie Graham and Sharon Olds, Saeed Jones, Jenny Xie, former U.S. poet laureates Billy Collins and Joy Harjo, Linda Pastan and Wang Yin, the Chinese poet whose “A Summer Day in the Company of Ghosts” is his first work to come out in English.
History books will cover the famous and the overlooked. Among the former are Pulitzer-winner Jon Meacham’s “And There Was Light,” the latest entry into the canon of Abraham Lincoln scholarship, and Pulitzer-winner Stacy Schiff’s biography of Samuel Adams, “The Revolutionary.” Fred Kaplan, who focused on Lincoln’s prose in “Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer,” now assesses Thomas Jefferson in “His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer.”
Releases highlighting those less remembered include Kevin Hazzard’s “American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics,” and Katie Hickman’s “Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West.” With the overturning last summer of Roe v. Wade, Laura Kaplan’s “The Story of Jane” is a timely reissue of her 1995 book about the underground abortion counseling service founded in Chicago in 1969, four years before the Supreme Court’s historic Roe ruling.
Bruce Henderson’s “Bridge to the Sun” centers on the recruitment of Japanese-Americans, some of whom had been in internment camps, to assist in U.S. intelligence gathering during World War II.
“It was really hard to research because many of them had been working on top secret projects, and, even after they had been discharged, were reminded that they were under the National Security Act and that military secrets had to be kept,” Henderson says. “We had to do a lot of digging and contact families and see what the veterans had left behind. Of the six guys that I follow in my book, only one was still alive.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-fall-books-a-broad-mix-of-literary-and-commercial-favorites/ | 2022-08-25T19:42:48Z |
Second Quarter 2022
- Net income of $202 million, or $1.23 per GAAP diluted share
- Net Sales of $1.65 billion
- Combined adjusted EBITDA of $402.6 million
- Repurchased $48.7 million of stock
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today reported another record quarter, with net income of $202 million, or $1.23 per diluted share for the second quarter 2022, compared to net income of $196.6 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2021. The company also reported net sales of $1.65 billion for the second quarter of 2022, as compared with net sales of $1.2 billion for the same period a year ago.
"Darling Ingredients delivered another record quarter, setting an all-time quarterly high of $402.6 million in combined adjusted EBITDA," said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Darling Ingredients Inc. "This quarter's outstanding performance illustrates our diversified platform of specialty ingredients and decarbonization solutions and our ability to adapt to dynamic market conditions."
For the six months ended July 2, 2022, Darling Ingredients reported net sales of $3 billion, compared to net sales of $2.2 billion for the same period in 2021. Net income attributed to Darling Ingredients for the first six months of 2022 was $390 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $348.3 million, or $2.08 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2021.
Combined adjusted EBITDA was $402.6 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to $353.7 million for the same period in 2021. On a year-to-date basis, combined adjusted EBITDA totaled $733.2 million for 2022, as compared to $638.5 million for the same period in 2021.
Under Darling Ingredients' share repurchase program, the company repurchased approximately 700,000 shares of common stock during the second quarter for a total of $48.7 million, bringing the total stock repurchased year to date 2022 as of July 2, 2022, to approximately 971,000 shares of common stock for a total of $65.9 million.
As of July 2, 2022, Darling had $146.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $1.4 billion available under its committed revolving credit agreement. Total debt outstanding as of July 2, 2022 was $2.9 billion. The leverage ratio as measured by the company's bank covenant was 2.59 as of July 2, 2022. Second quarter capital expenditures totaled approximately $79.9 million.
On May 2, 2022, Darling Ingredients completed the acquisition of Valley Proteins, one of the largest independent rendering companies in the United States. On Aug. 1, 2022, the company completed its acquisition of FASA Group, the largest independent rendering company in Brazil. The company used cash on hand and borrowings under the company's amended credit agreement to fund the acquisitions.
Darling Ingredients reaffirms its previously announced forecast for full year 2022 of $1.55-$1.6 billion combined adjusted EBITDA.
Darling Ingredients Inc. reports Adjusted EBITDA results, which is a Non-GAAP financial measure, as a complement to results provided in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (for additional information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included later in this media release). The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors. Adjusted EBITDA, as the Company uses the term, is calculated below:
Reconciliation of Net Income to (Non-GAAP) Adjusted EBITDA and (Non-GAAP) Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA For the Three-Month and Six-Month Periods Ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning edible by-products and food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates more than 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Darling Ingredients Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter 2022 financial results at 9 am Eastern Time (8 am Central Time) on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.
Due to historically high call volume, the company is offering participants the opportunity to register in advance for the conference through the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10169154/f3a6e5cbb6.
Registered participants will receive an email with a calendar reminder and a dial-in number and PIN that will allow them immediate access to the call on Aug. 10, 2022.
To listen to the conference call, participants calling from within North America should dial 1-844-868-8847; international participants should dial 1-412-317-6593. Please asked to be joined to the Darling Ingredients call. Please call approximately ten minutes before the start of the call to ensure that you are connected.
The call will also be available as a live audio webcast that can be accessed on the Company website at http://ir.darlingii.com. Beginning one hour after its completion, a replay of the call can be accessed through Aug. 17, 2022, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S. callers), 1-855-669-9658 (Canada) and 1-412-317-0088 (international callers). The access code for the replay is 8664057. The conference call will also be archived on the Company's website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP; it should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as a measure of operating results, or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity and is not intended to be a presentation in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is presented here not as an alternative to net income, but rather as a measure of the Company's operating performance. Since EBITDA (generally, net income plus interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is not calculated identically by all companies, this presentation may not be comparable to EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA presentations disclosed by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated in this presentation and represents, for any relevant period, net income/(loss) plus depreciation and amortization, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment, interest expense, (income)/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, income tax provision, other income/(expense) and equity in net loss of unconsolidated subsidiary. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating the Company's operating performance compared to that of other companies in its industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and certain non-cash and other items that may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency is not a recognized accounting measurement under GAAP. The Company evaluates the impact of foreign currency on its adjusted EBITDA. DGD Joint Venture Adjusted EBITDA (Darling's share) is not reflected in the Adjusted EBITDA or the Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA to Foreign Currency (Non-GAAP).
As a result, the Company's management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure to evaluate performance and for other discretionary purposes. In addition to the foregoing, management also uses or will use Adjusted EBITDA to measure compliance with certain financial covenants under the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities, 6% Notes, 5.25% Notes and 3.625% Notes that were outstanding at July 2, 2022. However, the amounts shown in this presentation for Adjusted EBITDA differ from the amounts calculated under similarly titled definitions in the Company's Senior Secured Credit Facilities, 6% Notes, 5.25% Notes and 3.625% Notes, as those definitions permit further adjustments to reflect certain other non-recurring costs, non-cash charges and cash dividends from the DGD Joint Venture. Additionally, the Company evaluates the impact of foreign exchange impact on operating cash flow, which is defined as segment operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization.
Information reconciling forward-looking combined adjusted EBITDA to net income is unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company is not able to provide reconciliations of combined adjusted EBITDA to net income because certain items required for such reconciliations are outside of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, such as the impact of volatile commodity prices on the Company's operations, impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations, depreciation and amortization and the provision for income taxes. Preparation of such reconciliations for Darling Ingredients Inc. and the Company's joint venture, Diamond Green Diesel, would require a forward-looking balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flow, prepared in accordance with GAAP for each entity, and such forward-looking financial statements are unavailable to the Company without unreasonable effort. The Company provides a range for its combined adjusted EBITDA outlook that it believes will be achieved; however, it cannot accurately predict all the components of the combined adjusted EBITDA calculation.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information:
{This media release contains "forward-looking" statements regarding the business operations and prospects of Darling Ingredients Inc. and industry factors affecting it. These statements are identified by words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "could," "may," "will," "should," "planned," "potential," "continue," "momentum," "combined adjusted EBITDA guidance" and other words referring to events that may occur in the future. These statements reflect Darling Ingredient's current view of future events and are based on its assessment of, and are subject to, a variety of risks and uncertainties beyond its control, each of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, existing and unknown future limitations on the ability of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries to make their cash flow available to the Company for payments on the Company's indebtedness or other purposes; global demands for bio-fuels and grain and oilseed commodities, which have exhibited volatility, and can impact the cost of feed for cattle, hogs and poultry, thus affecting available rendering feedstock and selling prices for the Company's products; reductions in raw material volumes available to the Company due to weak margins in the meat production industry as a result of higher feed costs, reduced consumer demand or other factors, reduced volume from food service establishments, or otherwise; reduced demand for animal feed; reduced finished product prices, including a decline in fat and used cooking oil finished product prices; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas("GHG") emissions that adversely affect programs like the U.S. government's renewable fuel standard, low carbon fuel standards ("LCFS") and tax credits for biofuels both in the United States and abroad; possible product recall resulting from developments relating to the discovery of unauthorized adulterations to food or food additives; the occurrence of 2009 H1N1 flu (initially known as "Swine Flu"), Highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza (collectively known as "Bird Flu"), severe acute respiratory syndrome ("SARS"), bovine spongiform encephalopathy (or "BSE"), porcine epidemic diarrhea ("PED") or other diseases associated with animal origin in the United States or elsewhere, such as the outbreak of African Swine Fever ("ASF") in China and elsewhere; the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks, such as the current COVID-19 outbreak; unanticipated costs and/or reductions in raw material volumes related to the Company's compliance with the existing or unforeseen new U.S. or foreign (including, without limitation, China) regulations (including new or modified animal feed, Bird Flu, SARS, PED, BSE, ASF or similar or unanticipated regulations) affecting the industries in which the Company operates or its value added products; risks associated with the DGD Joint Venture, including possible unanticipated operating disruptions and issues relating to the announced expansion project; risks and uncertainties relating to international sales and operations, including imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other trade protections imposed by foreign countries; difficulties or a significant disruption in our information systems or failure to implement new systems and software successfully, risks relating to possible third party claims of intellectual property infringement; increased contributions to the Company's pension and benefit plans, including multiemployer and employer-sponsored defined benefit pension plans as required by legislation, regulation or other applicable U.S. or foreign law or resulting from a U.S. mass withdrawal event; bad debt write-offs; loss of or failure to obtain necessary permits and registrations; continued or escalated conflict in the Middle East, North Korea, Ukraine or elsewhere, including the Russia-Ukraine war; uncertainty regarding the exit of the U.K. from the European Union; and/or unfavorable export or import markets. These factors, coupled with volatile prices for natural gas and diesel fuel, climate conditions, currency exchange fluctuations, general performance of the U.S. and global economies, disturbances in world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, and any decline in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including the inability of consumers and companies to obtain credit due to lack of liquidity in the financial markets, among others, could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward looking statements included in this release or negatively impact the Company's results of operations. Among other things, future profitability may be affected by the Company's ability to grow its business, which faces competition from companies that may have substantially greater resources than the Company. The Company's announced share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and purchases of shares under the program are subject to market conditions and other factors, which are likely to change from time to time. Other risks and uncertainties regarding Darling Ingredients Inc., its business and the industries in which it operates are referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Darling Ingredients Inc. is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.}
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Automated Testing Solutions Seamlessly Integrate Into Embedded CI/CD Pipelines to Optimize Software Delivery
MONROVIA, Calif. and BERLIN, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parasoft, a global leader in automated software testing for over 30 years, today announced it will be showcasing its innovative approach to compliance reporting and risk assessment and demonstrating its powerful capabilities in software test automation that encompass process standards compliance, code safety, and cybersecurity at Embedded World 2022, Hall 4, Booth 4-378 on June 21-23. Visitors will experience live demos and learn how to:
- Accelerate software delivery with continuous testing.
- Make quality, compliance, and security an integrated part of the CI/CD toolchain.
- Automate compliance with industry standards.
- Increase code quality and reduce the cost of defects.
- Test smarter with AI and ML.
Parasoft's expertise in navigating the world of embedded safety- and security-critical applications will be featured in the following Embedded World sessions:
- Use AI to Prioritize Static Analysis Results & Lighten the Load of MISRA Compliance
- IoT Security and Risk Management in the SDLC
With an unparalleled approach to coverage for industry coding standards in MISRA, AUTOSAR C++ 14, CERT C/C++, CWE, JSF, UL 2900 and more, Parasoft automated testing solutions save development time and helps organizations establish a sustainable compliance process with dynamic, industry-specific compliance dashboards and reporting widgets that automatically generate compliance documentation.
Top organizations in industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense successfully deployed Parasoft C/C++test, a unified, fully integrated testing solution for safety- and security-critical software, and implemented modern development workflows to increase developer productivity, reduce the overall cost of standards compliance, and achieve compliance goals.
Parasoft provides customers software testing capabilities made for today's Agile and DevOps environments. The innovative patented testing solution integrates tightly into embedded development teams' C and C++ IDE, CI/CD pipeline, and containerized deployments to detect defects earlier and automatically enforce compliance with industry standards like ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, IEC 61508, and EN 50128.
"Our powerful test automation solutions integrate seamlessly into Git-based CI/CD platforms helping all industries that build embedded real-time applications accelerate the pace at which they deliver value to their customers," said Igor Kirilenko, chief product officer at Parasoft. "Embedded dev teams can deliver safe, secure, and reliable software faster by integrating automated static analysis, unit testing, and structural code coverage into their DevOps workflow."
Parasoft helps organizations continuously deliver quality software with its market-proven, integrated suite of automated software testing tools. Supporting the embedded, enterprise, and IoT markets, Parasoft's technologies reduce the time, effort, and cost of delivering secure, reliable, and compliant software by integrating everything from deep code analysis and unit testing to web UI and API testing, plus service virtualization and complete code coverage, into the delivery pipeline. Bringing all this together, Parasoft's award winning reporting and analytics dashboard delivers a centralized view of quality enabling organizations to deliver with confidence and succeed in today's most strategic ecosystems and development initiatives — security, safety-critical, Agile, DevOps, and continuous testing.
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RTX Ventures partners with hypersonic aircraft startup to accelerate innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors
WALTHAM, Mass., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) today announced a strategic investment in Hermeus Corporation, a company developing hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial applications, through its newly established corporate venture capital group, RTX Ventures.
Joining Hermeus' previously announced $100 million Series B financing round, RTX Ventures' investment in the company will directly support the buildout of its first aircraft, Quarterhorse, and accelerate development of its next aircraft, Darkhorse.
RTX Ventures makes strategic investments in early-stage companies, accelerating the development of transformational aerospace and defense technologies. Beyond just making investments, RTX Ventures leverages the strengths of the broader Raytheon Technologies organization to support successful growth in its portfolio companies.
"Hypersonic technologies are of critical importance to national security, which is why we made our first investment in a company with such a bold plan and vision in this space," said Daniel Ateya, managing director of RTX Ventures. "Hermeus' technical approach and business plan balances near-term defense applications with long-term commercial aspirations and will help our customers reimagine the possibilities of hypersonic technologies."
"Hypersonic aircraft will radically accelerate air travel and enable the United States to address critical national security challenges," said AJ Piplica, CEO at Hermeus. "Speed is our lifeblood at Hermeus, and I've been impressed with the ability of the team at RTX Ventures to embody that virtue. We look forward to expanding collaboration and continued acceleration of our vision for a faster future."
RTX Ventures focuses on supporting companies developing technologies that are strategically aligned to the Raytheon Technologies portfolio, with an emphasis on four broad priority areas: secure and connected ecosystems, autonomy and artificial intelligence technologies, power and propulsion systems, and precision sensing and effects.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Dallas-based video technology company, OneDay, partners with industry-leading real estate software company, Yardi, to bring users a streamlined experience
DALLAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneDay, a video-based sales enablement platform today announced they are a fully qualified Standard Interface Vendor with Yardi®, an industry-leading investment, and property management software, including customer relationship management (CRM) for all types and sizes of real estate companies. The unification of these two best-in-class solutions brings video creation, content sharing, and tracking together in one place and streamlines the experience for shared users.
The platform interface will allow users to sync contacts, record personalized videos directly from the OneDay platform, and share them with recipients from their list of contacts in Yardi's CRM software. When a OneDay video is shared with a contact, an activity is created automatically in Yardi's software, providing details about the specific video sent. The in-depth analytics will allow users to see how well their videos are performing so they can optimize which videos generate the most impact, providing a clear ROI.
"We are thrilled to partner with Yardi, another industry-leading technology company that shares our passion for creating easy-to-use and reliable technology that is pushing the real estate industry forward," said Clint Lee, Co-founder and CEO of OneDay. "The synergy between our two platforms provides a seamless connection, creating added convenience and functionality for our shared users."
To learn more about the interface and how users can leverage both platforms, visit www.oneday.com and https://www.yardi.com.
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, OneDay is a technology company whose mission is to bring best-in-class video solutions to multiple industries, helping them connect with customers and grow their businesses. Its first product, which launched in 2017, allows senior living communities to personalize the sales experience, improve the resident experience, and create a culture of recognition by leveraging first-of-its-kind, world-class technology. In 2021, OneDay expanded into the multifamily industry, allowing leasing agents to personalize and streamline the resident and leasing experience. The company currently partners with over 5,000 communities across the U.S., U.K, and Canada For more information on OneDay, please visit www.oneday.com.
Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. With 8,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients globally to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
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New Power10 scale-out and midrange models extend IBM's capabilities to deliver flexible and secured infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments
ARMONK, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a significant expansion of its Power10 server line with the introduction of mid-range and scale-out systems to modernize, protect and automate business applications and IT operations. The new Power10 servers combine performance, scalability, and flexibility with new pay-as-you-go consumption offerings for clients looking to deploy new services quickly across multiple environments.
Digital transformation is driving organizations to modernize both their applications and IT infrastructures. IBM Power systems are purpose-built for today's demanding and dynamic business environments, and these new systems are optimized to run essential workloads such as databases and core business applications, as well as maximize the efficiency of containerized applications. An ecosystem of solutions with Red Hat OpenShift also enables IBM to collaborate with clients, connecting critical workloads to new, cloud-native services designed to maximize the value of their existing infrastructure investments.
The new servers join the popular Power10 E1080 server introduced in September 2021 to deliver a secured, resilient hybrid cloud experience that can be managed with other x86 and multi-cloud management software across clients' IT infrastructure. This expansion of the IBM Power10 family with the new midrange and scale-out servers brings high-end server capabilities throughout the product line. Not only do the new systems support critical security features such as transparent memory encryption and advanced processor/system isolation, but also leverage the OpenBMC project from the Linux Foundation for high levels of security for the new scale-out servers.
Highlights of the announcements include:
- New systems: The expanded IBM Power10 portfolio, built around the next-generation IBM Power10 processor with 2x more cores and more than 2x memory bandwidth than previous Power generations, now includes the Power10 Midrange E1050, delivering record-setting 4-socket compute1, Java2, and ERP3 performance capabilities. New scale-out servers include the entry-level Power S1014, as well as S1022, and S1024 options, bringing enterprise capabilities to SMBs and remote-office/branch office environments, such as Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CuOD).
- Cloud on premises with new flexible consumption choices: IBM has recently announced new flexible consumption offerings with pay-as-you-go options and by-the-minute metering for IBM Power Private Cloud, bringing more opportunities to help lower the cost of running OpenShift solutions on Power when compared against alternative platforms. These new consumption models build on options already available with IBM Power Virtual Server to enable greater flexibility in clients' hybrid journeys. Additionally, the highly anticipated IBM i subscription delivers a comprehensive platform solution with the hardware, software and support/services included in the subscription service.
- Business transformation with SAP®: IBM continues its innovations for SAP solutions. The new midrange E1050 delivers scale (up to 16 TB) and performance for a 4-socket system for clients who run BREAKTHROUGH with IBM for RISE with SAP. In addition, an expansion of the premium supplier option is now available to provide more flexibility and computing power with an additional choice to run workloads on IBM Power on Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM Cloud.
"Today's highly dynamic environment has created volatility, from materials to people and skills, all of which impact short-term operations and long-term sustainability of the business," said Steve Sibley, Vice President, IBM Power Product Management. "The right IT investments are critical to business and operational resilience. Our new Power10 models offer clients a variety of flexible hybrid cloud choices with the agility and automation to best fit their needs, without sacrificing performance, security or resilience."
The expansion of the IBM Power10 family has been engineered to establish one of the industry's most flexible and broadest range of servers for data-intensive workloads such as SAP S/4HANA – from on-premises workloads to hybrid cloud. IBM now offers more ways to implement dynamic capacity – with metering across all operating environments including IBM i, AIX, Linux and OpenShift supporting modern and traditional applications on the same platforms – as well as integrated infrastructure automation software for improved visibility and management.
The new systems with IBM Power Virtual Server also help clients operate a secured hybrid cloud experience that delivers high performance and architectural consistency across their IT infrastructure. The systems are uniquely designed so as to protect sensitive data from core to cloud, and enable virtual machines and containerized workloads to run simultaneously on the same systems. For critical business workloads that have traditionally needed to reside on-premises, they can now be moved into the cloud as workloads and needs demand. This flexibility can help clients mitigate risk and time associated with rewriting applications for a different platform.
"As organizations around the world continue to adapt to unpredictable changes in consumer behaviors and needs, they need a platform that can deliver their applications and insights securely where and when they need them," said Peter Rutten, IDC Worldwide Infrastructure Research Vice President. "IBM Power continues its laser focus on helping clients respond faster to dynamically changing environments and business demands, while protecting information security and distilling new insights from data, all with high reliability and availability."
Critical in the launch of the expanded Power10 family is a robust ecosystem of ISVs, Business Partners, and lifecycle services. Ecosystem partners such as SVA and Solutions II provide examples of how the IBM Ecosystem collaborates with clients to build hybrid environments, connecting essential workloads to the cloud to maximize the value of their existing infrastructure investments:
"SVA customers have appreciated the enormous flexibility of IBM Power systems through Capacity Upgrade On-Demand in the high-end systems for many years," said Udo Sachs, Head of Competence Center Power Systems at SVA. "The flexible consumption models using prepaid capacity credits have been well-received by SVA customers, and now the monthly pay-as-you-go option for the scale-out models makes the platform even more attractive. When it comes to automation, IBM helps us to roll out complex workloads such as entire SAP landscapes at the push of a button by supporting Ansible on all OS derivatives, including AIX, IBM i and Linux, as well as ready-to-use modules for deploying the complete Power infrastructure."
"Solutions II provides technology design, deployment, and managed services to hospitality organizations that leverage mission critical IT infrastructure to execute their mission, often requiring 24/7 operation," said Dan Goggiano, Director of Gaming, Solutions II. "System availability is essential to maintaining our clients' revenue streams, and in our experience, they rely on the stability and resilience of IBM Power systems to help solidify their uptime. Our clients are excited that the expansion of the Power10 family further extends these capabilities and bolsters their ability to run applications securely, rapidly, and efficiently."
For more information on IBM Power and the new servers and consumption models announced today, visit: https://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/power
- Read today' s blog by IBM Power GM Ken King, Announcing IBM Power10 Scale-Out and Midrange Servers: The Right Compute Architecture for Today's Unpredictable and Dynamic Business Climate.
- Sign up to attend the July 14 webinar, Creating business agility with IBM Power, to learn more about the latest from IBM Power and hear from clients and IBM experts about how Power helps create digital advantage with hybrid cloud infrastructure to modernize, automate and secure businesses with class-leading reliability.
- Read more about the expanded IBM Power10 product family.
- IBM Power Expert Care offers a way of attaching services and support through tiers at the time of product purchase. This offering provides the client an optimum level of support over multiple years for mission-critical requirements of the IT infrastructure. Read more about IBM Power Expert Care.
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.
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1Comparison based on best performing 4-socket systems (IBM Power E1050 3.15-3.9 GHz, 96 core and Inspur NF8480M6 2.90 GHz, Intel Xeon Platinum 8380H) using published results at https://www.spec.org/cpu2017/results/rint2017.html as of 22 June 2022. For more information about SPEC CPU 2017, see https://www.spec.org/cpu2017/.
2Comparison based on best performing 4-socket systems (IBM Power E1050 3.15-3.9 GHz, 96 core; and Inspur NF8480M6 2.90 GHz, Intel Xeon Platinum 8380H) using published results at https://www.spec.org/cpu2017/results/rint2017.html as of 22 June 2022. For more information about SPEC CPU 2017, see www. http:/spec.org/cpu2017
3Comparison based on best performing 4-socket systems (1) IBM Power E1050; two-tier SAP SD standard application benchmark running SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5; Power10 2.95 GHz processor, 4,096 GB memory, 4p/96c/768t, 134,016 SD benchmark users, 736,420 SAPS, AIX 7.3, DB2 11.5, Certification # 2022018 and (2) Dell EMC PowerEdge 840; two-tier SAP SD standard application benchmark running SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5; Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 2.7 GHz, 4p/112c/224t, 69,500 SD benchmark users (380,280 SAPS), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 and SAP ASE 16, Certification # 2019045. All results can be found at sap.com/benchmark Valid as of 7 July 2022.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The putt slid an inch — make that a millimeter — outside the left edge of the cup. Will Zalatoris squatted into a low crouch and let go of the putter, feeling it slide off the back of his shoulder and onto the turf. He bounced his hands off the green then cupped them over his face.
That’s what agony looks like on a golf course. And even if it seems all but certain that Zalatoris is destined to win a major one day — probably soon — Sunday at the U.S. Open was the most excruciating of his ever-growing list of close calls.
“I thought I had it,” Zalatoris said after his miss left him one shot and less than an inch from a playoff with the champion, Matt Fitzpatrick.
We’ve heard that before.
Zalatoris shot 1-under 69 to lose by a shot. This second-place finish comes a mere four weeks after Zalatoris finished second at the PGA Championship in a loss to Justin Thomas in a playoff. And less than 15 months after he finished second at the Masters by one measly shot to Hideki Matsuyama.
In all, this marked his sixth top-10 finish in the majors since Zalatoris made his debut at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot two years ago. He is 25, has been on the PGA Tour for less than two years and now has runner-up finishes in three of golf’s four biggest tournaments.
“I’m three shots away from having a chance of being a three-time major champion,” Zalatoris said. “A bounce here or there.”
Oh, those bounces.
He and Fitzpatrick were tied as they walked onto the 15th tee box, a 500-yard, par-4 monster with a blind drive over a hill. Fitzpatrick blocked his drive wildly to the right. Zalatoris missed his, too, but not as badly.
When they arrived at the balls, Fitzpatrick’s was sitting on a thin area trampled down by the gallery. Zalatoris’ was gnarled in 4-inch high, lush grass.
Fitzpatrick made a birdie from there; Zalatoris made bogey. He couldn’t overcome that two-shot swing.
“We’re walking down and he goes, ‘I barely miss the fairway and I’ve got a horrible lie and he misses it by 30 yards and he’s OK,’” said Zalatoris’ caddie, Ryan Goble. “But Matt played great. And yeah, it was a great experience. So you just say, ‘Yeah, we’ll get him next time.’”
Zalatoris didn’t have his tour card in 2020 when the pandemic forced the USGA to scrap qualifying and hand out exemptions to top players on the Korn Ferry Tour.
He made the field based on a high ranking that was helped by what still stands as his only professional win. What stood out about that Korn Ferry victory in Colorado is that Zalatoris went into the final round with the lead and wrote Goble a check for the winner’s share before he hit a shot that day.
That’s called confidence. It’s been growing ever since.
“It’s just the patience and his mentality when he has a bad hole, it’s unbelievable,” Goble said. “I’ve never been around anybody who can just cut it off like that and move onto the next hole.”
Zalatoris came to The County Club on Sunday wearing a shirt dotted with silhouettes of Frances Ouimet and his 10-year-old caddie, Eddie Lowery. It was Ouimet’s stirring victory here in 1913 that helped put golf on the map in America.
After 11 holes Sunday, Zalatoris was in position to join the likes of Ouimet, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and all the rest among the pantheon of U.S. Open champions.
He made putts of 18 feet for birdies on 9 and 11 to open a two-shot lead. He gave a shot back on the par-4 12th. Then, after driving the ball wildly on 13, he answered a long Fitzpatrick birdie with a 12-foot par save of his own to keep the match tied.
All that seemed to put to rest, at least for a day, the lingering questions about Zalatoris’ flat stick. All the major success aside, he came to The Country Club as the 160th-ranked putter on the PGA Tour.
The biggest putt of all barely slid by.
A half-hour after that miss, Zalatoris said he took some solace in that he didn’t miss any short putts, the likes of which have hurt him in his previous close calls, like on the 16th hole at the PGA Championship last month.
And he didn’t three-putt all week.
And he made it through 72 holes of the toughest test in golf without a double-bogey.
“Typically that leads to playing well in a U.S. Open. So the recipe’s there. The game’s there,” Zalatoris said. “But like I said, I’ve just got to wait my turn.”
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Dog boarder charged after 2 dogs die in her care, sheriff says
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A North Carolina woman who runs a dog walking and boarding business is facing animal cruelty charges after two dogs under her care died, according to the sheriff’s office.
New Hanover Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Unit has charged Pamala Lynn Rodriguez with two counts of felony cruelty to animals, WECT reports.
Rodriguez had been asked to board two German shepherds, Nala and Jager, through Rover.com, a website through which pet owners can connect with pet sitters and dog walkers, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
After five days of boarding the dogs, Rodriguez said she woke up and found Nala dead, the release states. Later that day, she said Jagar was acting lethargic, so she took him to the emergency vet, where he died.
“Before you let anybody watch your pets, watch your animals, make sure that you get some references and that you know that they’re dependable and you can trust them,” said New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon.
Necropsies were performed on both dogs. The sheriff’s office says they died due to extreme dehydration and starvation.
Animal Services deputies executed a search warrant on Rodriguez’s home. According to the news release, it was “extremely filthy, over 85 degrees with no fans, and smelled of urine.” Multiple dogs were found in crates that were too small, and none of them had food or water.
“It was horrendous what we found in there, and we ended up getting 16 other animals from her and taking care of them, getting them back to owners,” McMahon said.
The sheriff’s office says that this is an ongoing investigation.
“We’re just not going to tolerate cruelty to our passenger animals in this county,” McMahon said.
Rodriguez was booked under a $2,100 secure bond.
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The family of fallen U.S. Marine Rylee J. McCollum has re-filed their lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for defamation in New York, according to a complaint.
The family of fallen U.S. Marine Rylee J. McCollum has re-filed their lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin for defamation in New York, according to a complaint filed Friday.
Rylee's widow, Jiennah McCollum, and Rylee's sisters, Roice McCollum and Cheyenne McCollum, are seeking $25 million in damages. They accuse Baldwin of making false allegations against the family, including allegedly calling Roice McCollum an "insurrectionist" in January 2022 after she posted a photo of a crowd of protesters in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 to social media.
"While she was present at the [January 6th] demonstration, Roice did not take part in, nor did she support or condone the rioting that erupted," the lawsuit states. "Baldwin plainly ignored Roice's denial of rioting and the assertion that she was cleared by the FBI for participating in any of the conduct Baldwin chose to falsely attribute to her via his massive following."
The sisters and widow filed a similar lawsuit against Baldwin in Wyoming in January. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in May, finding that it did not have jurisdiction over Baldwin there since he lives in New York.
At the time, Baldwin's attorney Luke Nikas, welcomed the decision. He said the lawsuit sought to "punish Mr. Baldwin for expressing his political opinion."
The re-filed lawsuit also claims that Baldwin's comments resulted in severe emotional distress for the plaintiffs.
"Mr. Baldwin donated several thousand dollars to Ms. McCollum to honor her husband, and now she's suing him for more because she disagrees with his political opinion about the insurrection that occurred on January 6th at the U.S. Capitol Building. We expect to prevail in this lawsuit, as we did the last time they filed it," Nikas told CNN Wednesday.
Rylee McCollum, 20, was one of 13 U.S. service members who were killed in an attack outside the Kabul airport last August as the US and other Western countries raced to evacuate their citizens and allies out of Afghanistan.
After Rylee's death, an online fundraiser was started on behalf of his widow, Jiennah, and her child. Baldwin sent Roice a check for $5000 to share with Jiennah as "a tribute to a fallen soldier," the lawsuit states.
However, the lawsuit states that after Roice posted the photos of protesters in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 to her Instagram account on January 3, "in anticipation of the January 6, 2022, one-year anniversary of her attendance" at the protest, Baldwin commented on Roice's post, "Are you the same woman that I sent the $ to for your sister's husband who was killed during the Afghanistan exit?"
Roice "was never detained, arrested, charged with or convicted of any crime associated with her attendance at the January 6, 2021, event in Washington, DC," the lawsuit said.
She responded to Baldwin, according to the suit, that, "Protesting is perfectly legal in the country and I've already had my sit down with the FBI. Thanks, have a nice day!"
Baldwin responded, the lawsuit states, with, "I don't think so. Your activities resulted in the unlawful destruction of government property, the death of a law enforcement officer, an assault on the certification of the presidential election. I reposted your photo. Good luck."
Approximately 20 minutes after Baldwin posted to Roice's "Instagram feed," she "began to get hostile, aggressive, hateful messages from Baldwin's followers," the suit alleges.
Baldwin also posted a message to his own Instagram feed, which he later deleted, stating, "Lots of Trumpsters chiming in here with the current cry that the attack on the Capitol was a protest, (a more peaceful form of which got a lot of other protestors imprisoned) and an exercise in democracy. That's bulls---."
His post continued, according to screenshots included in the suit, "I did some research. I found, on IG, that this woman [Roice McCollum] is the brother (sic) of one of the men who was killed" killed," in Kabul, Afghanistan.
"I offered to send her sister-in-law [Jiennah McCollum] some $ as a tribute to her late brother, his widow and their child. Which I did. As a tribute to a fallen soldier. Then I find this. Truth is stranger than fiction," his post added.
The suit states Baldwin, "unequivocally understood that by forwarding Roice's Instagram feed to 2.4 million like-minded followers and posting his commentary would result in the onslaught of threats and hatred that it did."
Hours after Baldwin's post, Lance's other sister, Cheyenne, and his widow, Jiennah, began receiving "hateful messages and even death threats," according to the suit.
"Neither Cheyenne nor Jiennah" were in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021," the suit claims.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced today that Easter Seals Greater Houston will be one of 18 organizations that will launch the National Digital Navigator Corps.
The grant is part of a $10 million investment from Google.org, which will support the hiring of the community-based digital navigators alongside programmatic and technical support to further develop NDIA's digital navigator model for rural communities. Digital navigators at the 18 selected sub-grantee organizations, including at Easter Seals Greater Houston, will help thousands of residents to gain much-needed access to the internet, devices, and digital skills training.
Easter Seals Greater Houston will use the $389,000 grant to hire, train, and support a digital navigator, who will serve the community over a two-and-a-half year period. Expanding the capacity of BridgingApps with a rural digital navigator will enable ESGH to bring much-needed digital inclusion to some of the hardest to reach groups that could most benefit from support with broadband connectivity, device ownership, and digital skills to more fully participate in educational, economic, social, and civic opportunities.
"We are so grateful for NDIA's support of Easter Seals Greater Houston's BridgingApps Program to address the needs of our rural communities through Digital Navigators. Our community is stronger when we are all included." – Elise Hough, CEO, Easter Seals Greater Houston
"These grants are about more than just funding. By launching the National Digital Navigator Corps, we are extending the digital navigator model to areas of the United States lacking resources," said Angela Siefer, executive director of NDIA. "These digital navigators will open doors to residents to transform their lives by engaging in online opportunities, including education, workforce, citizen participation, and social activities."
The 18 National Digital Navigator Corps grantees are:
- Alaska Federation of Natives, AK (Tribal-led)
- Cayuse Native Solutions, OR (Tribal-led)
- Cherokee Nation Tribe, OK (Tribal-led)
- Community Broadband Action Network Corp, IA
- Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc., AL
- Computer Reach, PA
- Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc., TX
- Forest County Broadband Committee, WI (serving Tribal communities)
- Gila River Broadcasting Corporation: Digital Connect Initiative, AZ (Tribal-led)
- Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, OH
- Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District, CA (Tribal-led)
- Lummi Indian Business Council, WA (Tribal-led)
- National Digital Equity Center, ME (serving Tribal communities)
- Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, OH
- Pottsboro Area Public Library, TX
- Pueblo of Jemez, NM (Tribal-led)
- Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc., KY
- Washington State University Extension Grays Harbor County, WA (serving Tribal communities)
About Easter Seals Greater Houston: As a lead affiliate in our national network of 67 affiliates in 48 states, Easter Seals Greater Houston impacts people where they need us most — school, work, home, and in the community — from the critical first five years of life onward. Each year we directly serve over 14,500 people, providing early childhood and therapy services, mental health, employment programs, adult day programs, Military and Veterans' services, and more.
For children and adults with disabilities, for veterans and seniors, and for families and caregivers through Harris and 16 surrounding counties, ESGH is leading the way to full equity and inclusion through life changing disability and community services. With the help of our community, we are reducing poverty and addressing financial stability; Improving health care and employment, and empowering people of all ages and abilities to be full and equal participants in our community. Easter Seals of Greater Houston operates: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech & Play Groups, BridgingApps© (bridgingapps.org) ; High School/High Tech; Financial Education and Down Payment Assistance; Children's Therapy Services; The Caroline School, Camps, Case Management, Employment/Transition Services; Adult Recreation, and Military/Veterans Services. For more information about Easter Seals Greater Houston, visit www.eastersealshouston.org or visit us on Facebook and Twitter (@eastersealshou).
About National Digital Inclusion Alliance: NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. Working collaboratively with more than 850 digital inclusion practitioners, NDIA advocates for broadband access, tech devices, digital skills training, and tech support. Please see more information and join the NDIA community at digitalinclusion.org.
About Google.org: Google.org, Google's philanthropy, supports nonprofits that address humanitarian issues and apply scalable, data-driven innovation to solving the world's biggest challenges. We accelerate their progress by connecting them with a unique blend of support that includes funding, products, and technical expertise from Google volunteers. We engage with these believers-turned-doers who make a significant impact on the communities they represent, and whose work has the potential to produce meaningful change. We want a world that works for everyone—and we believe technology and innovation can move the needle.
What Is a Digital Navigator?: Digital navigators are trusted guides who assist community members in internet adoption and the use of computing devices. Digital navigation services include ongoing one-on-one assistance with affordable internet access, device acquisition, technical skills, and application support. The digital navigator model is a holistic, community-based, digital inclusion program established by NDIA and developed by the NDIA community of digital inclusion practitioners. See more information and resources at digitalinclusion.org/dn.
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TDSM technologies will become essential as more DER resources are integrated onto a single grid system
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the transmission and distribution sensing and measurement (TDSM) market and discusses its vital role in creating a more balanced and technologically responsive electric grid.
The Energy Cloud transformation is expected to enable a two-way grid that is networked, distributed, clean, and intelligent. In this scenario, the electric grid no longer operates as a centralized system with unidirectional power flow; instead, it becomes a highly dynamic and digitalized energy ecosystem with customers at its center. To operate effectively, the grid must have accurate and real time sensing and measurement. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, global revenue from TDSM technologies is expected to grow from almost $4.5 billion in 2022 to $9.3 billion in 2031 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
"As this transition to a bidirectional, decentralized grid occurs, utilities around the world will be upgrading their automation and monitoring capabilities across transmission and distribution," says Elizabeth Wilson, research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "This will happen in all regions and for all utilities—including investor-owned, municipal, vertically integrated, and distribution system operators."
As the cost of TDSM technologies decreases and they become more accessible, more and more utilities will gravitate toward deploying them. They will become essential as more distributed energy resources (DER) resources are integrated onto a single grid system. These systems can effectively monitor T&D systems remotely, using AI. Additionally, as costs decrease for integrated technologies, less integrated, more expensive solutions such as phasor measurement units (PMUs) will decline globally, according to the report.
The report, Market Data: Transmission and Distribution Sensing and Measurement, addresses how transmission and distribution sensing and measurement are crucial for creating a more balanced and technologically responsive electric grid. This report breaks down regional TDSM growth and technological development and includes an outlook for the ten-year period 2022-2031. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
About Guidehouse Insights
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
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Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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Which cooling pad for dogs is best?
As we continue to see record-high temperatures all over the world, it’s ever important that your dog can stay cool. Since their only methods of cooling are panting and releasing heat through their paws and nose, it’s much harder for them to cool off.
The best way to help them is through the use of a cooling pad, such as the Green Pet Shop Dog Cooling Mat. It doesn’t need to be refrigerated, and it comes in several sizes to fit any dog.
What to know before you buy a cooling pad for dogs
Cooling pad types
There are three types of cooling pads for dogs.
- Gel pads are the most common. They’re the easiest to use and maintain. They use a special gel with a cooling effect that’s activated by the pressure of your dog laying down, so you don’t need to pre-cool them. If your dog has been on it for a few hours, you’ll likely need to give the pad about a break for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Water pads are another options, which you need to fill with cold water right before you use them. These can be messy, especially if punctured, and you shouldn’t freeze them.
- Ice pads are a third option, which you can freeze. However, they can be too cold when you remove them from the freezer, so you should place an insulating layer such as a towel or blanket on top of it before your dog lays down.
Size
Cooling pads for dogs come in many sizes, so you can get one that fits your dog. Some cooling pads use weight ranges as a guide for what size pad to buy.
Depending on your dog, you may not be sure which size is best. However, in these situations, know that it’s always better to get a pad that’s a little too big than one that’s too small.
Color
Most cooling pads for dogs are blue. However, if you look long enough, you can find other colors, such as pink or gray.
What to look for in a quality cooling pad for dogs
Cooling time
The best cooling pads for dogs have long cooling times, and most pads offer cooling times of around two to four hours. However, these times can be affected by a variety of factors, such as where you’re using the pad and how old it is.
Ease of cleaning
Dogs get dirty, and they also have accidents. As such, the best cooling pads are machine-washable.
Nonslip base
Chances are your dog won’t gently step onto and off the cooling pad. As such, a pad without a nonslip base can slide around. This can be annoying for your dog and may even cause them to stumble and fall. However, you can always weigh it down or buy a nonslip pad to put under it.
How much you can expect to spend on a cooling pad for dogs
They can cost as little as $5 or as much as $100. Pads for under $20 usually aren’t great for more than occasional use. Better pads for small-to-medium-sized dogs cost up to $40-$50, while big-sized cooling pads typically start around $50.
Cooling pad for dogs FAQ
Can I use a cooling pad outside?
A. Most cooling pads can be safely used inside and outside. However, using them outside lowers their efficiency as the pad absorbs the heat around it and is even less effective if it’s placed in direct sunlight. Additionally, if it’s hot enough outside that your dog needs to be on a cooling pad to be safe, it’s probably too hot for it to be outside at all.
What do I do if my dog won’t use the cooling pad?
A. If your dog refuses to use it, there’s not much you can do. You can use positive reinforcement to reward them for laying on it, like treats or praise. But if it doesn’t respond to this, you’ll likely need to command it to use it, especially if it doesn’t naturally go to it when hot.
What is the best cooling pad for dogs to buy?
Top cooling pad for dogs
The Green Pet Shop Dog Cooling Mat
What you need to know: This is one of the simplest and most effective cooling pads out there.
What you’ll love: The gel works to naturally pull heat away from your dog. The cooling effect can last for up to three hours, and it recharges in as little as 15 to 20 minutes. It comes in five sizes.
What you should consider: If it isn’t used regularly enough, the gel can harden, rendering it useless. Dogs with sharp nails may puncture it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Chewy and PetSmart
Top cooling pad for dogs for the money
What you need to know: This is an excellent budget pad for occasional use.
What you’ll love: The exterior has self-cooling ice silk fabric, and the interior absorbs heat. The cooling pad is machine-washable, and the interior is absorbent, so it can double as a potty pad. It comes in three sizes and three colors.
What you should consider: There are no anti-slip features, so it slides around easily; some customers placed weights on the corners to keep it still.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Snagle Paw Self-Cooling Mat for Dogs
What you need to know: If you need to cover a lot of space, order one of these cooling pads.
What you’ll love: It uses ice silk cotton for the cooling effect. The inner layers are absorbent and hold up to 10 cups worth of liquid, plus it’s machine-washable for easy cleaning. It comes in 60- by 48- or 60- by 72-inch sizes.
What you should consider: Some purchasers found it didn’t cool as effectively as it should, and they considered it more of a potty pad with a bonus cooling feature.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Flags ordered to fly half-staff to honor fallen Saint Marys Police officer
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff in the Sunflower State on July 12 to honor fallen Officer Mark Lamberson.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says in accordance with Executive Order 20-30 she has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 12, to honor fallen Officer Mark Lamberson, of the Saint Marys Police Department.
“I am directing flags statewide be flown at half-staff to honor Officer Mark Lamberson, a valued member of the Saint Marys Police Department,” Gov. Kelly said. “My thoughts are with Officer Lamberson’s family and the entire Saint Marys community as they mourn his loss.”
Lamberson died unexpectedly while on duty on July 2 and his funeral services will be held on July 11 and 12.
Kelly noted that Lamberson started to serve the people of Saint Marys in 2013. He will be interred during services held on July 12.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Wells Fargo investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WFC investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Wells Fargo during the relevant time frame, you have until August 29, 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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MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today announced it acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a Florida-based water treatment company in an all-cash transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Atlantic Filter joins other A. O. Smith acquisitions Aquasana (2016), Hague Quality Water (2017), Water-Right Group (2019) and Master Water Corporation (2021) in the company's growing North America Water Treatment business.
"The acquisition of Atlantic Filter further expands our capabilities in Florida and beyond. A. O. Smith is committed to growing our water treatment business as part of our strategy to deliver innovative, differentiated solutions that heat and treat water," said Kevin J. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer.
The third-generation, family-owned company was founded in 1955 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Atlantic Filter Corporation is a manufacturer and dealer of quality water treatment equipment for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use. Atlantic Filter's products are sold through their retail dealership located in West Palm Beach.
"Atlantic Filter has a long-standing history of providing effective water treatment solutions, making them a leader in the water industry and a perfect fit to join the A. O. Smith family," said D. Samuel Karge, president, A. O. Smith North American Water Treatment. "Their reputation for quality and commitment to serving customers with honesty and integrity align perfectly with our company's values."
"I am very pleased the business founded by my father, along with our family legacy, will continue to thrive as a result of this acquisition," said James (Jamie) Wakem II, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Filter Corporation. As a global water solutions company, A. O. Smith brings great expertise and resources to our organization, allowing for growth that we would not have otherwise been able to achieve."
Wakem, along with his daughter Amanda Wakem Moore, will continue leading the Atlantic Filter business, and the offices will remain based in West Palm Beach. Moore is a Certified Water Specialist through the Water Quality Association (WQA), serves as Vice President on the Board of Governors of WQA and is a mentor for the organization's Women in Industry Mentoring Program. She is also a member of the Florida WQA.
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.
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Island-inspired Oktoberfest celebration to be held September 15 through October 29, 2022 at all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic
MIAMI, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning collection of properties spanning Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico, and Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand synonymous with fun and escapism, are excited to 'cheers' to the first annual Oktoberfest in Paradise. The nearly two-month long, island version of the iconic autumnal event is being held at the all-inclusive Margaritaville® Island Reserve Cap Cana resort this fall, as announced today on International Beer Day.
"We're excited to introduce this flip flop-friendly, tropical twist on the traditional Oktoberfest experience, set on a world-famous stretch of shoreline in the Caribbean at a resort that is the definition of laidback luxury," said Frank Maduro, President of Premier Worldwide Marketing. "Come for the brews and stay for the beach vibes. This is the ultimate carefree – and beer-centric – island escape."
The first seasonal event includes exciting and exclusive offerings like a floating beer bar, Oktoberfest-inspired activations – like a "Make Your Own Lebkuchenherzen" gingerbread and pretzel decorating activity, along with Stein-holding and yodeling contests – and a varied lineup of live entertainment, from traditional German dancers to tropical rock and 80's jam bands. Adding to the excitement, the festivities will also include pub crawl pop-ups, limited edition lagers, and brewery tours at LandShark Brewery & Grill, the first brewery inside of an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. In addition to the resort's usual gourmet inclusive food & beverage offerings, brew-inspired food activations and special beer pairing menu items will also be available. At St. Somewhere Spa, unique beer-infused treatments will be on the menu exclusively during the Oktoberfest celebrations.
This year's inaugural Oktoberfest in Paradise celebrations will take place September 15, 2022 through October 29, 2022, with savings of up to 40 percent and room rates beginning at $231 per person per night. Bookings are open with Island Reserve Inclusive rates covering all accommodations with tax, premium food & beverage offerings, 24-hour room service, Island Ambassador personal concierge service, and more.
The host of the island-inspired Oktoberfest is the newest Margaritaville Island Reserve resort on Playa Juanillo in Cap Cana – a stunning seaside setting to raise a pint in paradise. Located just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport, the laidback resort offers 228 suites and 40 ultra-luxe villas, plus an expansive Entertainment Village that serves as the main entertainment hub of the property with live performances on two stages, a world-class St. Somewhere Spa, 10 food & beverage venues, and much more. The "no worries'' experience is complete with an incomparable level of service from the resort's local Island Ambassadors who cater to guests' every need, as well as rooms outfitted with modern conveniences such as customized in-room refreshment centers with goodies from Joe Merchant and access to Karisma's Island Reserve Inclusive® Experience and 24-hour in-room dining.
For more information and to book your next stay, call your travel advisor or visit: https://www.karismahotels.com/margaritaville-island-reserve-resorts/margaritaville-island-reserve-cap-cana.
About Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana
Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana is the first purpose-built Island Reserve resort, a brand which combines Karisma Hotels & Resorts' world-class, all-inclusive amenities with Margaritaville's signature sense of lighthearted fun and escapism. Situated on the white sand beaches of Playa Juanillo in the Dominican Republic, the resort is just steps away from beautiful turquoise waters and a mere 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport. Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana features 228 suites across 13 different room categories, 40 ultra-luxe villas within an adults-only oasis, 10 food and beverage establishments, a world-class St. Somewhere Spa, and the Entertainment Village, which is home to immersive music, entertainment, and a diverse palette of casual and refined culinary and mixology offerings. Located in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana, guests have access to yacht sailings at the nearby Cap Cana Marina, tee times at the Jack Nicklaus Punta Espada Golf Club, and thrilling island adventures at Scape Park.
For more information or to book your next stay, visit www.margaritavilleislandreserveresorts.com.
To ensure a holistic approach to guest safety and wellness, Karisma Hotels & Resorts created a comprehensive well-being program called Karisma Peace of Mind™, which includes a free, on-site antigen test for guests traveling to the U.S. per CDC requirements.
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DETROIT, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, automakers have talked about electric vehicles and autonomous driving as two connected parts of the future of cars. But new research from Ipsos shows that automakers might be better off if they talked about them separately.
Ipsos' latest Mobility Navigator Study shows that while almost half of drivers (49%) say they're interested in an electric vehicle for their next car, only 31% would be interested in a fully autonomous (aka self-driving) car. And people are growing more interested in electric vehicles every year, while interest in self-driving cars remains stubbornly low.
"Combining electrification and autonomous as a bundled technology advancement may not be a match made in heaven," said Chance Parker, Vice President, U.S. Automotive & Mobility Development at Ipsos. "Dedicated education about autonomous vehicles with a clear safety benefit can help reduce misconceptions and improve trial and acceptance across all generations."
That's not to say people aren't interested in any new driving technology to help them on the road. More than 60% of consumers say they are interested in individual features like accident avoidance, night/all-weather vision, and advanced driver assistance, which are key advancements in driving technology.
Vehicles today offer more potential interactions for the driver, raising concerns over the level of driver distraction. These worries are becoming a common issue. In a U.S. poll of 1,000 adults conducted in 2021, Ipsos found that drivers believe they encounter a distracted driver in one of every two drives they take.
In addition to identifying which features and technology generate the most interest among consumers, the study results also reaffirm that the auto industry is facing a potentially sticky generation gap regarding these transformational technologies. The latest Mobility Navigator data on electric vehicles shows a dramatic difference in attitudes toward electric vehicles by generation. Millennials and Gen Z consumers are much more positive about electric vehicles than their Boomer counterparts. When consumers are asked about autonomous driving technology, the same gap emerges, and may be getting worse.
"Differences in attitudes toward new technology between younger and older consumers are not new – but these technologies aren't simply features than can be used or ignored as you see fit," Parker said. "Instead, both technologies completely change your relationship with your vehicle. Given the billions of dollars being poured into both technologies, the stakes are extremely high."
Another finding with far-reaching ramifications: Consumers ultimately want control of autonomous technology. Even those consumers who are pro-autonomous driving vehicles express that there is a time and place for it: Three out of four consumers who would consider autonomous technology say they would only want to use it in certain circumstances. This will also require more education for consumers, so they better understand and trust the technology. And until full autonomy is embedded and accepted, it will mean that consumers need user-friendly controls and interfaces with which to control the autonomous tech in their vehicle.
To see more charts and learn more about the study, visit https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/knowledge/customer-experience/Why-are-consumers-still-leery-of-autonomous-driving-technology or watch our on-demand webinar at https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/knowledge/customer-experience/Features-and-technology-driving-interest-in-new-automobiles-recording.
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Our passionately curious research professionals, analysts and scientists have built unique multi-specialist capabilities that provide true understanding and powerful insights into the actions, opinions and motivations of citizens, consumers, patients, customers or employees. Our 75 business solutions are based on primary data from our surveys, social media monitoring, and qualitative or observational techniques. "Game Changers" – our tagline – summarizes our ambition to help our 5,000 clients navigate with confidence our rapidly changing world.
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Palmetto man killed after being hit by train
Published: May. 25, 2022 at 6:38 AM EDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A Palmetto man was killed Tuesday evening when he stepped into the path of a train, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
At about 5:20 p.m., a 32-year-old man was walking near the rail crossing on 25th Street West, east of Bayshore Road. A train pulling 42 loaded rail cars was heading south, toward the crossing, when the man stepped in front of the locomotive. He died at the scene, troopers said.
The incident is still under investigation.
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KEENE, N.H., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North European Oil Royalty Trust (NYSE-NRT) reported the net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 which appears below compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Total royalty income for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased from the third quarter of fiscal 2021 as detailed in the July 29, 2022 distribution press release. This increase resulted from the effect of higher gas prices under both the Mobil and OEG Royalty Agreements. Total royalty income includes any adjustments made by the operating companies based upon their corrected royalty calculations for prior periods as well as any Mobil sulfur royalties. There were no prior period adjustments in the third quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021. Total royalty income was increased by Mobil sulfur royalties of $101,221 and $50,184 in the third quarters of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Trust expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 28.24%, or $33,189, to $150,693 in comparison to $117,504 for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase in expenses reflects higher Trustee fees as specified by the provisions of the Trust Agreement.
Total royalty income received during the first nine months of fiscal 2022 increased in comparison to fiscal 2021 due to higher gas prices under both the Mobil and OEG Agreements during the first nine months of fiscal 2022. The comparison of the relevant periods is shown below.
The previously declared distribution of 46 cents per unit will be paid on August 31, 2022 to owners of record as of August 19, 2022. For further information, contact John R. Van Kirk, Managing Director, at (732) 741-4008 or via e-mail at jvankirk@neort.com. The Trust's press releases and other pertinent information are available on the Trust's website: www.neort.com. The Trust's 10-Q filing will be available through the SEC or on the Trust's website, www.neort.com, on or about August 31, 2022.
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Grayson-Murray State Baseball Highlights
Published: Apr. 11, 2022 at 11:05 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
Grayson-Murray State Baseball Highlights
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Make an Entrance This Fall with A+ Looks from the #SHEINxTheFutureX collection
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fashion retailer SHEIN is gearing up for back-to-school in partnership with The Future X, a music group of trendsetting creatives, who have curated the ultimate Y2K-inspired collection with a modern twist.
The Future X is composed of singers Angie Green, Luke Brown and Maci Wood and dancers Jayna Hughes, Sasha Marie, Tray Taylor and Drew Venegas who were individually discovered on TikTok by entertainment legend Simon Fuller. These talented up-and-comers hand selected the perfect pieces from SHEIN to ensure you're the coolest kid on campus when you return to school this fall. In celebration of the new collection, the pop group re-created their hit music video, "Tip of My Tongue," to showcase their favorite pieces.
"The Future X and Shein is a perfect partnership,'' said Fuller. "Fashion and music define pop culture and together we are loving exploring new opportunities to celebrate this synergy. We are so excited for the launch of The Future X Back-To-School Collections and to take our amazing partnership to further new heights."
On a mission to break gender norms in fashion, the SHEIN x The Future X collection will set a tone and push fashion's limits with cool, exaggerated silhouettes, mix-and-match colors as well as layers, baggy pants and bell bottoms that play with proportions.
The Future X has just finished their nationwide Honda Civic Tour with SHEIN as their official fashion sponsor. The Future X sported the cutting-edge collection during their performances to inspire the Gen Z community to celebrate their authenticity and confidence in their own skin.
"We are so excited to grow our partnership with The Future X," said Maxine Silva, Senior Director of Brand PR for SHEIN. "Our customers really resonate with them and they are a great example of how we see our customers: diverse, eclectic and stylish. Our brand mission is to make fashion accessible for all and The Future X is the perfect representation to support this."
Head to SHEIN.com to explore the collection and enter the discount code "FUTUREX" for 20% off and 15% off all orders under $50 AND 20% off all orders over $50 on the SHEIN US site! Additionally, SHEIN is offering free returns within 45 days of ordering and free shipping on all orders over $49.
Tag your #SHEINxTheFutureX looks on Instagram with @sheinofficial, @shein_us and use the hashtags #SHEINxTheFutureX #SHEINforall #SHEINpartner with your favorite back-to-school style.
Founded in 2012, SHEIN is a leading global online retailer with key operation centers in Guangzhou, Singapore and Los Angeles, along with other major markets. SHEIN reaches consumers across more than 150 countries around the world. We place a premium on choice, delivering new fashion, beauty and lifestyle products daily. Our mission is to help people express their individuality through the latest trends that are accessible and affordable. To learn more about SHEIN, follow us at SHEIN.com and Instagram.com/sheinofficial.
The group's seven members include singers Angie Green, Luke Brown, and Maci Wood with dancers Jayna Hughes, Sasha Marie, Tray Taylor and Drew Venegas. With Founding Partner E.L.F. Cosmetics, SHEIN and Honda for their recent Honda Civic Tour, The Future X are based in Los Angeles, living and working together in their compound recording, rehearsing, and creating content.
Fans can enjoy watching every stage of the group's creative and personal journey, by following @thefuturexofficial.
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Acquisition Expands SCA's Market Leading Position in Virginia
CLEVELAND, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweeping Corporation of America ("SCA"), the largest power sweeping company in the United States, acquired Total Power Sweeping Services, Inc. ("TPSSI" or "the Company"). TPSSI, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, provides sweeping services to construction and commercial customers throughout the state. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
SCA's acquisition of TPSSI marks its thirteenth acquisition in 2022. Combined with SCA's 2018 acquisition of Hy-Tech Property Services, the transaction expands SCA's footprint in Virginia.
"We are excited to have TPSSI join the SCA team," said Michael Latanza, Chief Development Officer at SCA. "This transaction significantly enhances SCA's service in the state of Virginia and is consistent with our strategy to acquire best-in-class businesses that support our efforts to better serve our customers."
This marks SCA's 48th acquisition to-date. With this transaction, SCA has grown its team to over 2,000 employees in over 70 locations.
ABOUT SCA
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SCA is the largest power sweeping services company in the United States. SCA self-performs power sweeping for highways, streets, industrial and commercial applications for both private and government entities. For more information on SCA, please visit www.sweepingcorp.com.
ABOUT TOTAL POWER SWEEPING SERVICES, INC.
TPSSI, led by Joe & Margaret Wright, has been in business for over 20 years and provides sweeping services to municipal, commercial and construction customers throughout the state of Virginia. TPSSI's mission is to provide high quality and dependable sweeping and maintenance services to fit their client's needs.
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BERLIN (AP) — Mikhail Gorbachev was enduringly popular in Germany for enabling the country’s reunification after four decades of post-World War II division — and setting the scene for the peaceful collapse of communism that made it possible.
Even 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Gorbachev was hailed with chants of “Gorby! Gorby!” as he attended a ceremony in 2014 marking the anniversary in the reunited capital.
The Cold War border that split Germany into capitalist West and communist East after World War II looked set in stone when Gorbachev came to power in the mid-1980s. But little more than five years later, the country was reunited as a member of NATO and with a pledge for the withdrawal of Soviet troops.
Gorbachev, who died on Tuesday at 91, was remembered with fondness and gratitude in Berlin, and also with a hint of wistfulness at a time when the invasion of Ukraine has driven Russia and Germany apart.
“I don’t think we were able to imagine reunification at all during the Cold War,” veteran lawmaker Wolfgang Schaeuble, the West German interior minister at the time and one of the main negotiators of the country’s unity, told ARD television. “And that it then happened — in peace and freedom, without a drop of blood, couldn’t have been imagined without Gorbachev.”
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel, who grew up in East Germany and worked as a scientist there, said that “Mikhail Gorbachev radically changed my life as well — I will never forget that.”
Soon after taking power in Moscow, Gorbachev had started the process of reform and increasing openness. Without that, Merkel said, “the peaceful revolution in East Germany would not have been possible.”
In 1989, pressure for change mounted in the communist countries of eastern Europe — including East Germany, whose long-serving hardline leadership had little appetite for reform.
Visiting East Berlin for the country’s 40th anniversary celebrations in October 1989, amid protests by demonstrators chanting “Gorby, help us,” Gorbachev is said to have warned its leaders that “life punishes those who come too late.” Whether he actually said those words is a matter of contention, but they did sum up his message.
Merkel said she could still recall the fear that she and others felt at the time of a military crackdown.
“But this time … no tanks rolled, there were no shots,” she said. “Instead, Mikhail Gorbachev reproached the aging East German leadership with the sentence: ‘Life punishes those who come too late.’”
Just over a month later, under pressure from ever-larger demonstrations, the East German government opened the highly fortified border that had stopped most of the country’s population from traveling to the West.
In an interview with Germany’s Stern magazine in 2013, Gorbachev said he wasn’t woken up with news of the fall of the Wall — a pivotal moment in the collapse of communism in the Soviet-dominated eastern bloc — “and it wasn’t necessary.”
“Our position was clear from the beginning,” he said. “We knew that Europe can’t live with a divided Germany, with a time bomb. I understood that Russians and Germans have to reconcile.”
“We were convinced that the reunification of the Germans was in everyone’s interest — even if Britain and France initially stood against it,” he added.
Gorbachev, who recalled growing up amid the horrors of Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, said that he had forgiven the Germans.
The road from the fall of the Berlin Wall to German reunification just under 11 months later was stunningly swift. Gorbachev and his rapport with then-West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl were given much of the credit.
In February 1990, Kohl said during a visit to Moscow that Gorbachev had “pledged unambiguously that the Soviet Union will respect the Germans’ decision to live in one state, and that it is a matter for the Germans to determine the timing of and path to unification.”
In July, Kohl visited Gorbachev’s home region in southern Russia, returning with an agreement from Gorbachev to allow a united Germany to remain in the NATO military alliance and for a full withdrawal of Soviet troops from the east by 1994.
The two leaders’ informal “cardigan diplomacy” contrasts sharply with the current state of German-Russian relations, which are in deep freeze after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz lamented that Gorbachev set the path toward democracy in Russia but died at a time when “democracy in Russia has failed.”
Gorbachev, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said, “also stands for how relations between Russia and Europe could have developed.”
The German parliament said it will honor Gorbachev next Wednesday, holding a minute of silence and lowering the flags at the Reichstag building in Berlin to half-staff.
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Aluratek vs. Aura: Which digital photo frame is best?
People walk around every day with cutting-edge technology at their fingertips. Smartphones are capable of capturing once-in-a-lifetime memories in high resolution and storing thousands of photos to revisit whenever you’re feeling nostalgic. However, these handheld devices lack one simple feature — displaying unforgettable moments on a work desk or fireplace mantel for all to see.
The technology of digital photo frames has advanced, replacing its once pixelated images with HD screens that feature speakers and Wi-Fi capability. With a digital photo frame, you’ll never need to visit the dusty photo center in your local pharmacy or huddle around a miniature smartphone screen to share your memories.
We tested the Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame and the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame for several weeks to see how they performed. Here’s what we found.
Key features to consider when shopping for a digital photo frame
Design
Because a digital frame is displayed in the open, appearance is a huge factor when choosing one. For instance, some have a distressed wood exterior to blend in with decor or are designed to look like a picture frame, while others look like a smart device. Regardless, most digital frames come in multiple color options.
Stand setup and orientation
Decide where you want to display your digital photo frame and how it will be oriented. The majority of digital photo frames feature a landscape orientation. However, a few options have stands that can be placed horizontally or vertically and the picture will automatically rotate. Proximity to an outlet is also a consideration, as well as how far it will stick out from the wall (if it’s wall-mounted).
Screen
From size to resolution to viewing angles, the features of a digital photo frame screen vary widely. When considering size, bigger isn’t always better, as the resolution may be sacrificed — the quality of the image is based primarily on resolution and pixels. Viewing angle is also an important feature of the screen, as it determines whether a photo can be clearly viewed from all angles in a room.
Wi-Fi and app capability
If you want to be able to send pictures to the digital frame from a smartphone or on the other side of the world, it needs to have Wi-Fi capability that supports an app. Those with Wi-Fi also tend to have more storage — some can hold up to 10,000 photos.
Loading photos and storage
For digital photo frames that don’t have Wi-Fi or an app, determine how the photos are loaded. Some options include a memory card or USB flash drive. It’s also worth noting the amount of storage on these frames.
Digital photo frames worth considering
Our experience with Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame
The Aluratek Digital Photo Frame is a top budget choice and a very straightforward frame to operate. It supports various formats including USB hard drives, USB flash drives and SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards up to 32GB. With a distressed wood frame exterior, it looks stylish with almost any decor, whether at the office or in your home.
Why we recommend the Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame
We recommend the Aluratek Digital Photo Frame to anyone searching for an affordable way to showcase photos without having to use complicated technology. It’s straightforward to set up and the formats — memory card and USB flash drive — are easy to use. We tested it on our fireplace mantel and mounted on the wall, and both worked well and looked charming, especially with the frame’s distressed wood style.
Aluratek 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame cons
While the Aluratek Digital Frame doesn’t have as many features as other products we tested, it’s not designed to be a high-tech, smart photo frame. For example, the response lagged a little after pushing the buttons for transitions or the next photo. We were also slightly disappointed in the resolution and viewing angle, as you couldn’t see the images standing outside 45 degrees. Further, the transitions between photos were noticeably clunky.
What is the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame?
The Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame surpasses other brands in terms of available features and quality. It features a 10.1-inch screen in full HD 1920 x 1200 resolution with an 89-degree viewing angle, making images crystal clear from any angle. By using the app, anyone in the world with access can instantly share memories to your frame.
Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s, Home Depot and Macy’s
Why we recommend the Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame
The feature of the Aura Carver we appreciated most is the ability to instantly share memories from anywhere in the world. We tested it by sharing photos with family members in a different state, and the images showed up in less than a minute. The app is intuitive, the photos are high-resolution with an impressive viewing angle and it’s compatible with Alexa.
Aura Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Photo Frame cons
While the Aura Carver is an excellent smart digital photo frame, it has a few quirks. For instance, we had difficulty getting the interactive touchbar to do what we wanted, and the video’s audio wasn’t the highest quality.
Other products to consider
With the ability to manage the frame remotely and connect up to 25 frames, this smart photo frame is a top choice. It displays high-resolution photos and videos that can be shared instantly via email or the app.
Sold by Amazon
Nixplay Touchscreen Digital Picture Frame
This versatile digital picture frame can be wall-mounted and displayed in portrait or landscape and the images will automatically rotate. With the touchscreen, anyone can “heart” pictures and they’ll be seen more often.
Sold by Amazon
Feelcare Smart Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame
For an affordable option, this smart picture frame is loaded with features including Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and app control. Send photos to loved ones anywhere in the world and enjoy memories together.
Sold by Amazon
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Asia's biggest celebrities put PITERA™ Essence to its boldest stress test yet
In the late hours of the night to capture Crystal Clear Skin, even when it's meant to be at its worst
TOKYO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Would you dare to be photographed at your worst moment? With PITERA™ Essence, you will. Witness the living proof of Crystal Clear Skin, even when it's meant to be your worst moment, through SK-II's boldest PITERA™ stress test yet.
"Late Night Portraits" is SK-II's latest feat to showcase the power of its exclusive and iconic PITERA™ and PITERA™ Essence.
At the heart of SK-II, PITERA™ is a naturally derived skincare ingredient crafted from a proprietary yeast fermentation process that is exclusive to SK-II. PITERA™ Essence is SK-II's signature and most awarded best-seller globally. Containing over 90% PITERA™, it is nicknamed "Miracle Water" by millions of women from around the world for transforming skin to Crystal Clear Skin. Every 3 seconds, 1 bottle of PITERA™ Essence is sold in the world[1].
The "Late Night Portraits" campaign features a series of stunning photographs starring SK-II's beloved brand ambassadors including MINA of global girl group TWICE, Japanese actress Ayaka Miyoshi, Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe as well as SK-II's longest-standing brand ambassador, Japanese actress Kaori Momoi, all courageously captured at their worst moment.
In this bold stress-test, celebrities had their skin prepped with nothing but PITERA™ for the shoot and were photographed bare skinned.
Unveiled at the first-ever World PITERA™ Day in Tokyo on July 13, 2022, SK-II's "Late Night Portraits" campaign is inspired by SK-II's latest first-in-the-world PITERA™ 24/7 Skin Fluctuation Study on the skin of young women. The breakthrough studies, conducted 24/7 for over six weeks, goes beyond SK-II's pioneering longitudinal skin research to uncover how women's skin condition-texture, pores, redness, dullness, hydration and barrier function fluctuates greatly within a day, even looking up to almost 10 years older due to multiple daily stressors.
The time of the day she's at her worst? Late at night. If daily skin fluctuations are not tackled, visible skin problems in the long-term will be accelerated due to an accumulation of these daily fluctuating skin concerns.
In SK-II's PITERA™ 24/7 Skin Fluctuation Study, SK-II discovered that after regular use of PITERA™ and a bottle of PITERA™ Essence as her skincare essential, her skin fluctuations are dramatically stabilized, and her skin transforms to Crystal Clear Skin. How is this possible?
PITERA™ by SK-II is welcomed in by skin like its own because PITERA™ has a unique composition that resembles skin's Natural Moisturizing Factors. This allows PITERA™ to be absorbed quickly and deeply* into skin delivering all its goodness of over 50 micronutrients. PITERA™ is the essential skincare ingredient proven to stabilize skin fluctuations and provide visible transformation to Crystal Clear Skin. Skin is transformed to Crystal Clear Skin even when it's meant to be her worst moment.
"It was an unusual experience to be photographed at night without makeup. But when the cameras started clicking, I felt at ease knowing that my skin fluctuations have been stabilized by PITERA™. I'm happy and impressed at how well my skin turned out, as even late at night, my skin remained Crystal Clear," said MINA.
"I was eager to participate in Late Night Portraits because I was curious about how well my skin would stand up to the test. My skin turned out radiant and truly looked its best even at my worst moment. I hope my Late Night Portrait will convince everyone to be more conscious of starting a skincare routine early," said Ayaka Miyoshi.
"What a bold and cool idea it was to do a bare skinned late night photoshoot. My skin fluctuates frequently during the day and I have noticed before that late night is my worst moment. However, with PITERA™, my skin stayed Crystal Clear and looked amazing," said Naomi Watanabe.
"I really like how SK-II is unafraid to push boundaries. The idea of putting our skin to the test with Late Night Portraits intrigued me and, as a long-time user of PITERA™ Essence, I felt confident about the condition of my skin even late at night," said Kaori Momoi.
"Late Night Portraits" builds on SK-II's growing collection of stories about its iconic PITERA™ and PITERA™ Essence. Through the years, SK-II has been on a journey to bring to life the legend of PITERA™ as well as stories of PITERA™ Essence and transformation to Crystal Clear Skin in new and meaningful ways for its consumers over generations. This started from authentic celebrity testimonials in its early days to bold challenges with 2017's "Face The Wild Face the Camera" with National Geographic, 2018's "Bare Skin Project" with Magnum Photos, an industry-first beauty entertainment web-series with 2019's "Bare Skin Chat" and "PITERA Masterclass", an iconic skincare campaign remake with 2021's "My Pitera™ Story", as well as 2022's "PITERA™ & Me", SK-II's first-ever self-directed film series by its newest Gen Z brand ambassadors.
"Our latest SK-II campaign "Late Night Portraits" builds on our iconic PITERA™'s legacy of miraculous skin transformation and is underpinned by our desire to solve one of the greatest skin frustrations and problems of our consumers—young women of today." shared Sue Kyung Lee, CEO, Global SK-II. "Based on our latest breakthrough study about the phenomenon of daily skin fluctuations in young women and the discovery of how she can look up to almost 10 years older within a day, we embarked on this bold stress-test to uncover the condition of PITERA™-powered skin in her worst moment. Inspired by our celebrity ambassadors' courage in stepping up to do a bare skinned photoshoot late at night, I did my own "Late Night Portrait" during World PITERA™ Day. With PITERA™ as the essential, I can personally testify that late-night Crystal Clear Skin is indeed possible."
"Late Night Portraits" by SK-II can be viewed here.
About SK-II
For more than 40 years, SK-II has touched the lives of millions of women around the world through skin and life transformation. The fascinating story behind SK-II began with a quest to understand why elderly sake brewers had wrinkled faces, but extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands. These hands were in constant contact with the sake fermentation process. It took years of research for scientists to isolate SK-II's iconic ingredient PITERA™, a naturally-derived skincare ingredient crafted from a proprietary yeast fermentation process exclusive to SK-II. Since then, SK-II with PITERA™ has become a special secret shared by celebrities all over the world such as Chloe Grace Moretz, Simone Biles, Tangwei, Chun Xia, Haruka Ayase and Kasumi Arimura and Naomi Watanabe. For the latest news and in-depth information, please visit http://www.sk-ii.com.
About PITERA™
Iconic and exclusive to SK-II, PITERA™ is a naturally derived "miracle" skincare ingredient crafted from a proprietary yeast fermentation process that only SK-II owns. Packed with over 50 micro-nutrients – vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids – the unique composition of PITERA™ harnesses the vital force of nature and is one that can't be achieved artificially or synthetically. PITERA™ resembles skin's Natural Moisturizing Factors. Skin recognizes and welcomes it, allowing it to be absorbed quickly and deeply into your skin delivering all goodness.
[1] Based on past 12-month FTE sales data worldwide, as of 30-Jun-2021
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“God has made of one blood every nation of men to dwell on earth, and determined their appointed season and the boundaries of their habitation, so that they should seek God.”
— Acts 19
What was the seedbed of the United States, its prenatal formation?
It was summer 1781 in Virginia. After Jefferson’s fiery Declaration of Independence, English colonists had braced for war. Now 37-year-old Jefferson was governor of Virginia, his younger daughter Lucy suddenly died, and Jefferson received news that British General Cornwallis had dispatched troops to capture him. He escaped to Poplar Woods in southern Virginia, fell from his horse, and retreated to recuperate. While convalescing, he penned portions of his only book, “Notes on the State of Virginia,” a compilation about his state’s resources, economy, and his views on the good society.
When discussing the germ for Virginia’s constitution, Jefferson reached back — not to Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights, but back to a royal charter from 1584. He cited several ancient documents as the first voices of constitutional thought in the American colonies.
Our contemporary American free-spirited culture poorly comprehends the feudal mindset of earlier centuries with strict authority structures. When European countries engaged in forming settlements in the 15th century, the ruling monarch would issue a charter that authorized a person or group to establish a settlement and detailed their privileges and duties. It was interesting to surf the online law library at Yale Law School, read those documents and herewith present the evidence:
EXHIBIT 1: The first known royal charter — that we all learned about in primary school — was issued by King Ferdinand and Elizabeth of Spain in 1492 when Christopher Columbus “sailed the ocean blue.”
EXHIBIT 2: Not to be left behind, in 1498, King Henry VII of England, France and Ireland issued a charter to John Cabot and his three sons to “sail to all parts, countries and seas of the East, West and North … to seek, discover and find whatever islands, regions or provinces.”
EXHIBIT 3: The first charter specifically for lands on U.S. soil was issued by Queen Elizabeth I of England to Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584. She granted him “free libertie and license at all times to discover … and view remote lands, territories not actually possessed of any Christian prince” and gave him the right to engage in all kinds of trades and to self-govern. With this charter, Raleigh formed the first English colony, Roanoke in Virginia in 1585. Sadly, two years later the people inexplicably disappeared without a trace.
EXHIBIT 4: The next royal charter for American land was the First Charter of Virginia, issued April 10, 1606, by King James I of England. In 1606 he granted a group of men the right to make a new habitation, between specified latitudes, granting them the right to self-govern, to “buy and sell,” and to “propagate the Christian religion.”
EXHBIT 5: The Second Charter of Virginia issued in 1609 added numerous people and confirmed the same language of the first charter.
EXHIBIT 6: The more familiar Mayflower Compact. English separatist had been persecuted by the Church of England for following their Bible-based beliefs. They set off for Virginia in 1620 — and landed miles off course in Massachusetts. As they were outside the Charter of Virginia, they formulated their own compact as follows, “We, the loyal subject of our dread Sovereign Lord King James … having undertaken for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our king and county, do … covenant ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation.” Governor William Bradford hand-copied the text into his journal on page 54.
A distinct feature of all the original charters for the United States, the formulating gestation documents for our great nation beginning in 1584, is the written declared desire to promote the Christian faith, engage in business and self-govern. Few other countries can claim this rich heritage.
Let us celebrate our unique history, our heritage, our freedoms and rights that remain unknown in so many sections of the globe. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/gail-drake-what-was-america-s-foundation-in-the-womb/article_fc989988-f93d-11ec-b3cb-c77241527343.html | 2022-07-03T22:13:02Z |
Company remains on track to have three programs in the clinic by the end of this year
Programs are for three distinct rare diseases - myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidity Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNA), a biopharmaceutical company committed to delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and highlighted recent corporate progress.
"We are very pleased with the team's execution on our ambitious goal of having three AOC programs addressing three distinct rare diseases in the clinic by the end of this year," said Sarah Boyce, president and chief executive officer. "Our AOC 1001 program for DM1 is progressing with patients from the MARINA™ trial now enrolling in the recently initiated MARINA-OLE™ trial. We remain on track to report a preliminary assessment from MARINA in the fourth quarter. We also continue to collaborate with the FSHD and DMD communities as we work to advance AOC 1020 and AOC 1044 into the clinic by the end of this year."
"Our strong cash balance of over $400 million, inclusive of additional funds raised subsequent to June 30th, positions us to be well funded through 2024. This allows us to meaningfully advance our DM1, FSHD and DMD programs, as well as other programs in skeletal muscle and expand the platform into other tissues and cell types," said Mike MacLean, chief financial and chief business officer.
- Commenced enrolling patients from the MARINA study into a Phase 2 open-label extension study (MARINA-OLE) of AOC 1001 in adults with DM1. Click here for more information on the MARINA-OLE or visit www.clinicaltrials.gov and search for NCT05479981.
- Presented data supporting Avidity's approach of directly targeting DUX4 with AOC 1020 at the 29th Annual FSHD Society International Research Congress. Key highlight from the conference:
- Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $398.2 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $405.5 million as of December 31, 2021. In addition, subsequent to June 30th, we have raised $18.7 million through our "at the market" program.
- Collaboration Revenue: Collaboration revenue, including reimbursable expenses, primarily relates to Avidity's partnership with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and totaled $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared with $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $4.0 million for the first six months of 2022 compared with $5.3 million for the first six months of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to timing of reimbursable collaboration-related research and development expenses resulting in the recognition of lower corresponding revenue under the collaboration with Lilly.
- Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses include external and internal costs associated with research and development activities. These expenses were $39.8 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared with $22.7 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $67.5 million for the first six months of 2022 compared with $43.4 million for the first six months of 2021. The increase was primarily driven by the advancement of AOC 1001, AOC 1020 and AOC 1044, as well as internal and external costs related to the expansion of the company's overall research capabilities.
- General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses primarily consist of employee-related expenses, professional fees, insurance costs, and patent filing and maintenance fees. These expenses were $8.7 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared with $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $17.3 million for the first six months of 2022 compared with $12.2 million for the first six months of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher personnel costs and professional fees as well as facilities costs to support the company's expanded operations.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Avidity's proprietary AOCs are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to target the root cause of diseases previously untreatable with RNA therapeutics. Avidity is on track to have three programs in clinical development by the end of 2022. The company's lead product candidate, AOC 1001, is designed to treat patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). AOC 1001 is currently in Phase 1/2 development with the ongoing MARINA™ trial and MARINA-OLE™ in adults with DM1. The next programs in the company's advancing and expanding pipeline are AOC 1044, the lead of three programs for the treatment of DMD, and AOC 1020, designed to treat people living with FSHD. Avidity anticipates both programs will enter the clinic by the end of 2022. Avidity is also broadening the reach of AOCs beyond muscle tissues through both internal discovery efforts and key partnerships as the company continues to deliver on the RNA revolution. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Avidity cautions readers that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company's current beliefs and expectations. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected timing for obtaining and disclosing preliminary data from the MARINA™ trial; the progression of clinical programs for AOC 1044 and AOC 1020 and timing thereof; the broad potential of AOCs to treat serious diseases of skeletal muscle and other tissues and cell types; and the sufficiency of the company's current financial position to fund its development programs, investments in its pipeline and platform, and operations through 2024. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Avidity that any of these plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the business, including, without limitation: Avidity is early in its development efforts; Avidity's approach to the discovery and development of product candidates based on its AOC platform is unproven, and the company does not know whether it will be able to develop any products of commercial value; potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of preclinical studies or clinical trials; the success of its preclinical studies and clinical trials for the company's product candidates; the results of preclinical studies and early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results; Avidity's dependence on third parties in connection with preclinical and clinical testing and product manufacturing; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of its product candidates that may limit their development, regulatory approval and/or commercialization, or may result in recalls or product liability claims; regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries, including acceptance of INDs and similar foreign regulatory filings and the proposed design of future clinical trials; Avidity could use its available capital resources sooner than it currently expects; disruption to its operations from the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine; and other risks described in prior press releases and in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Avidity cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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BEIJING, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Finance Forum (IFF) will start accepting applications for the annual IFF Global Green Finance Award, from June 5, which is also the World Environment Day.
Echoing the theme of World Environment Day ,"Only One Earth", which stresses on the need to change through policy changes and our choices to live in harmony with nature in a sustainable way, the IFF Global Green Finance Award is targeting applicants offering green financial solutions that promote the transformation of economic growth modes, contribute to pollution prevention and control and address climate change, as well as improve energy efficiency, energy conservation and emission reductions. This year's award is a global call for innovations and application practices in policy, system, industry, services, technology and talent building.
The Earth is our only home, and we must protect its limited resources. Unsustainable consumption and production are contributing to climate change, natural degradation and biodiversity loss, as well as pollution and waste crisis. All of these issues intersect and overlap, seriously jeopardizing the future of the planet.
Natural resources are the basis for most goods, services and facilities, and the foundation that supports our economy. However, the linear "take-make-dispose" model is driving the global economy while consuming vast amounts of natural resources. Nature is in the "emergency mode" and we have little time left.
To limit global warming to 1.5°C this century, we must ensure that annual global greenhouse gas emissions are cut in half by 2030. However, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years and the recent intense geopolitical turmoil in the world, economies around the globe are sliding to the brink of economic and energy crises. We must take urgent action to address the looming crisis. However, all these require strong financial support.
Faced with the dual challenges of climate change and global economic crisis, green finance has become strong tool that countries around the world are striving to promote. Many pioneering practices and attempts have been made in terms of policies, systems, industries, and human resources development. It is crucial to promote these successful best practices globally and accelerate the popularization of green finance in order to promote green growth and sustainable development.
The IFF Global Green Finance Award was launched by the IFF in 2020, and is judged by a panel of 25 globally influential and authoritative financial leaders and elites from the financial and environmental sectors. In 2022, the award will include 10 Innovation Awards for innovative projects and 10 Annual Awards for institutions.
Annual Awards for Institutions are granted to institutions that have made outstanding contributions to global, regional or national sustainable development through green finance practices, including achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality, addressing climate change and biodiversity conservation. The green finance business of the institutions must be sustainable and profitable.
Innovation Awards for Innovative Projects are granted to projects that demonstrate significant innovation in the field of green finance, in particular those that have made significant contributions to achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality, addressing climate change and promoting biodiversity conservation.
Any institution that carries out activities which foster green finance development and produce real benefits are eligible to apply for the Awards, including public, private and non-profit organizations.
"Finance is a resilient and effective tool to foster sustainable development, and green finance is going to play an increasingly important role. The winners of 'the IFF Global Green Finance Innovation Award' are pioneers, initiators and advocators of green and low-carbon industries. They guide the flow of green investments to the sustainable development sector," said Han Seung-soo, chairman of the Jury Committee, IFF co-chairman, the 56th president of UN General Assembly and former prime minister of Republic of Korea.
"'The IFF Global Green Finance Innovation Award' will continue to push forward the development of green finance and support a sustainable world with shared benefits for the mankind."
The IFF has been highly praised by the United Nations and several international organizations and widely recognized for its important role in promoting the practice of green and sustainable development by financial institutions. In the annual reports and CSR reports disclosed by Chinese financial institutions in 2022, Bank of China, China Securities, Postal Savings Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of Qingdao, Industrial Bank and Huaxia Bank, among others, have announced the award to the public as an important achievement in strictly fulfilling their social responsibility and vigorously developing green finance. In addition to promoting the practice of green finance by financial institutions, the IFF Global Green Finance Award also plays an active role in helping local governments to implement the dual carbon goals.
The International Finance Forum (IFF) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in Beijing in October 2003, and established by financial leaders from G20 countries, emerging markets and international organizations including China, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations, the World Bank and the IMF. IFF is a long-standing, high-level platform for dialogue and communication, as well as a research network in the financial realm, and has been upgraded to F20 (Finance 20) status.
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Industry Standard Lists Rank the Largest Equipment Financing and Leasing Companies in the United States; Auxilior Records the Largest Percentage Growth of New Business Volume
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auxilior Capital Partners, the leading innovator of sales catalyst solutions for the equipment financing and leasing industry, has been named to the prestigious 2022 Monitor 100 list, which quantifies the largest companies in equipment financing and leasing based on total assets, just two years after the company's founding in 2020.
Auxilior entered the main list at No. 91 based on total assets. This follows a year of explosive growth in which the company increased its new business by an astounding 482.1 percent, the largest increase of any of the companies on the Top 100 list. The performance earned Auxilior the No. 13 spot among the Monitor's Top Private Independents and a No. 9 ranking in terms of new business volume to employee productivity ratio, all in its first year of eligibility.
"Being named to the Monitor 100 list is a great validation of what we've accomplished in a reasonably short time," said Auxilior CEO Steve Grosso. "We see an opportunity to transform the equipment financing industry through cutting-edge technology and a motivated team comprised of industry veterans and young professionals. Our people and technology will enable us to continue to create more value and become a more significant participant in the markets we serve."
Auxilior delivers "frictionless financing," a technology-based paradigm that creates sales catalyst solutions for manufacturers and dealers that accelerate the sales process, close deals faster and stimulate growth. The company's success in its first two years has included the creation of long-term contracts in key verticals such as construction, transportation and infrastructure. They come as a result of the company's holocratic culture that empowers work teams to create innovative, bespoke client solutions that create market leading value.
The Monitor 100 companies hold the largest portfolios of equipment finance-related assets in the United States. In 2021, the group achieved the highest percentage of new business volume growth recorded in the ranking since 2012.
Auxilior Capital Partners is one of North America's Fastest Growing independent commercial finance companies. Auxilior's bespoke programs are designed to increase sales and market share for their partners with durable, innovative and frictionless sales-aid solutions. Built upon the fundamental belief that "above all we serve," Auxilior is powered by a holocratic, empowered culture integrated with market-leading technologies resulting in an agile, digitally optimized business and operating model. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA with its Canadian subsidiary Auxilior Capital Partners Canada, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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EXPLAINER: What’s known about sudden liver disease in kids
(AP) – A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in Europe and the U.S. racing to find answers.
The illnesses have no known connection, although a possible link with a virus that can cause colds is being investigated. At least one child died and several others have required liver transplants.
What’s known so far:
THE BASICS
Previously healthy children are suddenly developing hepatitis, or liver inflammation often caused by viruses. Jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain are among reported symptoms. Children aged 1 month to 16 years have been affected.
Most cases have occurred in Europe. The first U.K. cases were recorded in January. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a nationwide health alert last week that the first U.S. cases were identified in October in Alabama.
THE DISEASE
Hepatitis is usually caused by one of several contagious hepatitis viruses that have not been found in the affected children. Sometimes the disease is mild and requires no specific treatment. But severe cases require hospitalization and can lead to liver failure.
THE CAUSE
Authorities are uncertain about what is causing the outbreak. Nine children in the Alabama cluster tested positive for adenovirus. Some types of the virus can cause colds but authorities are also looking at a version that can cause digestive problems. It is unknown whether that virus is a cause or is somehow contributing to the outbreak.
LOCATIONS
Cases have been reported in at least a dozen countries, including Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, cases have also occurred in Illinois and North Carolina.
The CDC says all physicians should be on the lookout for symptoms and report any suspected case of what’s called hepatitis of unknown origin.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Supreme Court says it has received an appeal from the family of a brain-damaged 12-year-old boy whose life support treatment had been due to end on Tuesday.
The parents of Archie Battersbee want Supreme Court justices to block a lower court’s ruling that the Royal London Hospital can turn off the boy’s ventilator and stop other interventions that are keeping him alive.
The Supreme Court said it would consider whether to hear the full appeal. It said it was “aware of the urgency of this matter.” Archie’s treatment had been due to end at noon on Tuesday, but the hospital is expected to await the decision of the Supreme Court.
Archie was found unconscious at home with a ligature over his head on April 7. His parents believe he may have been taking part in an online challenge that went wrong.
Doctors believe Archie is brain-stem dead and say continued life-support treatment is not in his best interests. Several British courts have agreed.
The family has appealed to the U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and wants the withdrawal of treatment put on hold while the committee examines the case.
“We do not understand what the rush is and why all of our wishes are being denied,” said Archie’s mother, Hollie Dance.
The case is the latest in the U.K. that has pitted the judgment of doctors against the wishes of families. In several cases, including this one, the families have been backed by a religious pressure group, Christian Concern.
Under British law, it is common for courts to intervene when parents and doctors disagree on the treatment of a child. In such cases, the rights of the child take primacy over the parents’ right to decide what’s best for their offspring. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/family-asks-uks-top-court-to-intervene-in-life-support-case/ | 2022-08-02T14:33:53Z |
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmBase Corporation ("AmBase" or the "Company") (OTC: ABCP) announced today a net loss of $983,000 or $0.02 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and a net loss of $2,040,000 or $0.05 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded a net loss of $1,234,000 or $0.03 per share and a net loss of $2,869,000 or $0.07 per share, respectively.
Statements made in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends" and variations of such words and similar expressions. The Company cautions readers that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, include, but are not limited to those set forth under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated herein by reference. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise.
The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the AmBase Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A more complete discussion of the Company's annual results and the Company's affairs is included in AmBase Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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By giving dealers visibility into parts inventories outside their distribution networks, Syncron D2D accelerates repair times while reducing shipping costs, excess stock, and parts returns
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncron today announced the launch of Syncron D2D, a powerful solution enhancement to Retail Inventory that reduces service repair times and increases revenue by extending parts inventory beyond dealer distribution networks to alternate dealers. Syncron D2D goes further than existing solutions with capabilities like parts distribution center (PDC) backorder recovery, a feature that automatically triggers a parts search and eliminates manual processing. By seamlessly integrating with existing retail inventory systems and includes a powerful mobile app, Syncron D2D maximizes parts availability and customer satisfaction while reducing excess stock and costs.
"With the pressure to get customers up and running again faster than ever, OEMs can no longer afford to rely on local dealer inventory only. The inventory breadth and depth required to serve the aftermarket is simply too big and lead times from OEM distribution centers, especially for parts out of stock, are too long," says Staffan Theander, director of Service Supply Chain Solutions, Syncron. "With Syncron D2D, OEMs can use the entire dealer network inventory to cut backorder times and increase same-day repair rates while reducing network excess inventory and parts returns. This next-level inventory optimization and parts distribution, paired with the cost and time-saving automation of previously manual processes, makes Syncron D2D a game-changer for OEMs, dealers, and the customers who depend on them."
Historically, when a Dealer needed a part that was out of stock at the OEM or Parts Distribution Center, the customer had to wait. While most OEMs can give dealers some visibility into other inventories, these systems are limited, requiring tedious manual processes and involves expediting shipments, thereby eroding profit margin and carry a substantial environmental burden. Instead, Syncron D2D automatically triggers a comprehensive search of potential sellers. When it finds the part needed, Syncron D2D facilitates the transaction. With an intuitive mobile app, dealers can automatically locate parts, optimize stock levels, respond to requests, offer dealer incentives, track shipments, and more. According to Gene Metheny from Carlisle and Company, the companies that have established the types of processes that Syncron is enabling have achieved significant improvements in backorder fulfillment rates, future parts returns, and dealer network stock obsolescence, as referenced in the Carlisle Group's North American Parts Benchmarking study.
Syncron D2D Benefits
- Reduce customer wait times and equipment downtime
- Improve customer and dealer satisfaction
- Fewer returned and obsolete parts
- Decrease overall inventory and excess stock
- Lower expedited shipping costs
- Fewer sales lost due to backorder delays
To learn more about Syncron D2D, visit: syncron.com/dealer-to-dealer
About Syncron
Syncron empowers leading manufacturers and distributors to capitalize on the new service economy. We improve aftermarket business profitability, optimize working capital, increase customer loyalty, and enable customers to successfully transition to service-driven business models. With industry-leading investments in AI and ML, Syncron offers the first innovative, customer-endorsed, end-to-end intelligent Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions portfolio. Delivered on our Connected Service Experience (CSX) platform, our solutions encompass service parts inventory, price, warranty, service contract, and field service management. It's no secret that the world's top brands trust Syncron, the largest privately-owned global leader in intelligent SLM SaaS solutions. For more, visit syncron.com.
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WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend payout of $0.20 per share, consistent with its quarterly dividend policy. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2022.
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.
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14-year-old arrested after windows to Riley Co. Offices broken
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A 14-year-old girl in Manhattan was arrested after breaking windows on the Riley Co. Offices Building late Wednesday night.
The Riley Co. Police Dept. says around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, officers were called to the 100 block of Courthouse Plz. in Manhattan with reports of criminal damage to property.
When officers arrived, they found the Riley Co. Treasurer and Riley Co. Attorney to have been the victims of the crime as employees reported a 14-year-old girl threw rocks at the County Offices Building and broke out windows to their offices.
RCPD said the crime cost both offices about $1,000 in damage.
Officials said the girl was arrested, processed through Juvenile Intake and released to a guardian.
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Even as the U.S. median rental price hit a new high of $1,876 in June, climbing mortgage rates drove monthly starter homeownership costs 29.9% ($561) higher than rents
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data illustrates how higher mortgage rates are increasingly tipping the housing affordability scale in favor of renting over first-time buying. Nationally, the gap between monthly starter homeownership costs1 and rents widened by 25.5 percentage points (+$483) from January to June, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today. Additionally, more than three-quarters of the 50 largest U.S. metros favored renting in June, compared to just under half of these markets in January.
"With rents and for-sale home prices both hitting record-highs in June, the rising cost of financing a home purchase stands out as the clear driver of rental affordability relative to typical starter homeownership costs. In fact, our analysis shows that if not for higher mortgage rates, the rent versus first-time buying gap would have shrunk in the first half of this year, as rents grew more quickly than starter home prices," said Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale. "While more markets offered relative rental affordability in June than in January, rents are still rising across the country. Plus, many of the areas that favored renting are among the biggest tech cities, where real estate tends to come at a premium. As housing affordability remains a challenge for many Americans, it's key to stay on top of how higher costs impact your budget, whether renting or first-time buying."
June 2022 Rental Metrics – National
The U.S. median rental price hit a new high for the 16th consecutive month in June, but still lagged behind typical starter homeownership costs, and by a greater amount than at the start of the year. This growth is largely attributed to the skyrocketing cost of financing a home purchase, with mortgage rates jumping more than two percentage points from January to June. Although for-sale home prices also hit multiple record-highs in the first half of the year, Realtor.com®'s June analysis found that mortgage rate hikes were the biggest driver of the widening affordability gap between renting and first-time buying.
- In June, the U.S. median rental price hit a new high of $1,876, rising 14.1% year-over-year in the fifth consecutive month of moderation from January's peak (+17.3%). However, overall rents remained 27.6% higher than in 2020 and all unit sizes posted double-digit annual gains: Studios, up 15.1%; one-bedrooms, up 13.8%; and two-bedrooms, up 13.6%.
- Nationally, monthly starter homeownership costs were an average of 29.9% ($561) higher than rents in June, up from 4.4% ($78) in January. In 2021, the monthly cost to buy was $1,815, just $171 higher than rents nationwide.
- Higher mortgage rates were the biggest driver of the widening year-over-year gap between first-time buying and renting, adding $416 to typical monthly starter home costs in June. Comparatively, national starter home listing price growth (+10.4% year-over-year to a median of $332,619) has only added $162 to first-time buying costs since June 2021, while rent increases shrunk the gap by $232.
In June, a significantly greater share of the 50 largest U.S. metros favored renting over buying than at the start of the year. Among key factors driving this shift were trends seen nationwide, such as higher mortgage rates and cooling rent growth. June data also points to a correlation with economic indicators like inflation and unemployment, which were relatively lower in many of the metros with smaller gaps between monthly rents and first-time buying costs. Additionally, the top rent-favoring markets were dominated by the country's biggest tech hubs, while the metros that favored starter homeownership were concentrated in the midwest and south.
- Of the 50 largest U.S. metros, 38 offered lower rents than monthly starter homeownership costs in June, compared to 24 markets in January.
- The country's biggest tech cities accounted for eight of June's top 10 metros that favored renting over buying, led by Austin, Texas where the monthly starter homeownership cost was 97.8% ($1,822) higher than the median rental price. In all of the top 10, renting was at least 52% more affordable than first-time buying (see table below).
- Eleven metros favored first-time buying over renting in June (see table below), including just one metro that flipped from favoring renting in January: Cincinnati, with monthly starter home costs that were 0.9 percentage points lower (-$14) than rents in June.
"Whether you're looking for a rental or trying to buy your first home, our analysis highlights the importance of prioritization when deciding where to live," said Joel Berner, Senior Economic Research Analyst for Realtor.com®. "Take the example of areas with smaller gaps between rents and monthly starter homeownership costs, which may still offer relatively affordable starter homeownership costs. Many of these metros are also attracting home shoppers from out-of-state, in turn driving up the overall cost of living. For first-time buyers prioritizing lower home prices, you may still find options in these areas, but make sure to account for higher costs of other expenses in your budget."
June 2022 Rental Metrics – Top Metros by Affordability of Renting vs. Starter Homeownership
June 2022 Rental Metrics – 50 Largest U.S. Metro Areas
*Memphis excluded from the Rent vs. Buy analysis due to data irregularities.
Rental data as of June 2022 for units advertised as for-rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartment communities as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). All units were studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units. National rents were calculated by averaging the medians of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, defined by the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Realtor.com® began publishing regular monthly rental trends reports in October 2020 with data history going back to March 2019.
Note: With the release of its May 2022 Rental Report, Realtor.com® incorporated a new and improved methodology (see details here). As a result of these changes, the rental data released since May 2022 will not be directly comparable with prior publications and downloaded files. However, future releases, including historical data, will consistently apply the new methodology.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis: Subtracts median rents from monthly starter homeownership costs, defined as: listing prices of for-sale homes with 0- to 2-bedrooms; a 7% down payment; June's average Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rate; HOA fees, taxes, and homeowner's insurance.
Realtor.com® makes buying, selling, renting and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps offers a marketplace where people can learn about their options, trust in the transparency of information provided to them, and get services and resources that are personalized to their needs. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology, Realtor.com® pairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more information, visit Realtor.com®.
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently awarded Temple College $530,000 through its Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education Grant Program — financing that will help create two new training pathways for orbital welding and robotics welding.
“We are so grateful to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board team for the state and federal funds that have been made available to allow colleges such as Temple College to invest in new equipment so that we can design new programs based on the growth and career availability in Central Texas,” TC President Christy Ponce said. “Our goal is to educate as many students as possible. We want students to learn on state-of-the-art equipment found at employer sites so they can be highly marketable and be prepared for the workplace as they earn credentials through Temple College.”
College spokesman Eric Eckert noted how the campus will initially offer short-term training when it launches the training pathways.
“That includes only 40 hours for each specialty area,” he said. “A new certificate program is under development and will be available in 2023. The certifications lead into Temple College’s existing electromechanical engineering technology certificate and degree programs, allowing students to advance their learning in various fields that lead to high-demand careers.”
DeDe Griffith, vice president of workforce development at Temple College, said she hopes students from the region’s high schools will plan to capitalize on these new opportunities.
“This will be a perfect complement to the important skills that they learn in high school CTE programs and will allow students to continue their learning in higher education and earn college certificates,” she said in a news release. “These programs will also be available for individuals in the community who are interested in learning a new craft or community members who may have existing welding skills but want to come to Temple College to advance their skills and learn a new specialization that will help them get into the workforce.”
Nearly 30 other institutions in Texas, including Central Texas College in Killeen, McLennan College, Texas State Technical College and Austin Community College, were among the listed recipients.
“TRUE grants are an important tool to support our Texas institutions in achieving the goals of our state strategic plan for higher education, Building a Talent Strong Texas,” Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller said in a news release. “These grants are specifically designed to help more Texans earn credentials aligned with current and emerging workforce needs and expand opportunities for long-term success.”
TC also announced on Thursday that full-time students, who enroll in 12 or more hours of courses this fall, are eligible to receive up to $1,500 in financial assistance this fall.
“It’s never been more affordable to go to college than right now,” Ponce said. “Emergency aid funding is just one example of the many ways Temple College is helping students earn an associate degree, equip them for careers or prepare students for transfer to a four-year university.”
She noted how there are three upcoming open house events for students to learn about Temple College, its programs and financial assistance: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Temple College main campus, 2600 S. First St. in Temple; 4 to 6 p.m. on July 26 at the Temple College Taylor campus, 516 N. Main St. in Taylor; and 4 to 6 p.m. on July 27 at the Temple College Hutto campus, 1600 Innovation Blvd. in Hutto.
“This is a great opportunity to visit with faculty and staff and learn about our 70-plus programs, and register onsite,” Ponce said. “We are here to do everything we can to make sure college and training is accessible to everyone. We are here to help students earn college certificates, degrees, and earn industry recognized credentials to help get you into the workforce.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_2e298ba4-03cc-11ed-8204-6771bb74b449.html | 2022-07-15T01:47:33Z |
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday after being shot while giving a campaign speech on a street in central Japan.
The assassination of the former world leader in broad daylight has shocked a nation not used to gun violence and prompted an outpouring of support and condolences from the international community.
Abe died from excessive bleeding and was pronounced dead at 5:03 p.m. local time, doctors at the Nara Medical University hospital said during a press conference on Friday. The doctors said the bullet that killed the former Japanese leader was "deep enough to reach his heart" and medical staff were unable to stop the bleeding.
Abe, 67, was the former Liberal Democratic Party leader and Japan's longest-serving prime minister, holding office from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, before resigning due to health reasons. Since stepping down, he remained in the public eye and regularly appeared in the media to discuss current affairs.
At the time of the shooting, Abe was delivering a speech in support of LDP candidates in Nara city ahead of the upcoming Upper House elections scheduled for Sunday.
Video aired by the public broadcaster captured the moments before the shooting, showing Abe speaking to a small crowd in front of Yamatosaidaiji railway station. In subsequent videos, two shots can be heard and smoke can be seen in the air.
Photos of the scene show people gathered around the former leader as he lay in the street, with what appeared to be blood stains on his white shirt.
He was rushed to hospital via helicopter, where medics began frantic efforts to keep him alive. He was believed to have been shot twice, in the chest and neck, NHK reported, citing police.
An official from the Nara City Fire Department told CNN earlier on Friday that Abe was in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, a term used to describe the sudden loss of heart function and breathing.
A suspect, identified as Tetsuya Yamagami, a local man in his 40s, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to NHK. It appears the suspect used a handmade gun in the attack, though the motive remains unclear. On Friday he was held for questioning at Nara Nishi police station, NHK reported.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a press conference on Friday that, "This is not a forgivable act," adding that he would "take appropriate measures."
This is a breaking story. More to come.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Players Coalition, the nonprofit co-founded by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins, with athletes across 12 professional leagues, announced a partnership with Junior Achievement USA® (JA), a national nonprofit that equips young people and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their own economic success. The partnership aims to engage Players Coalition members in educational initiatives with JA students that will focus on promoting economic empowerment through financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"Junior Achievement is on the frontlines of the educational advancement of young people. With the support of Players Coalition, we can continue to raise awareness around these efforts and further close the gap in racial and economic disparities," said Players Coalition advocate and former Major League Soccer player Justin Morrow.
"The new partnership between Players Coalition and Junior Achievement will help students across the country to take greater ownership of their lives," said Junior Achievement Chief Marketing Officer Ed Grocholski. "By teaching and implementing critical life skills, we can ensure that each student has the opportunity to flourish in their communities."
In the past year, Players Coalition and JA have teamed together to inspire change in various markets where there is overlapping interest between the organizations. Players Coalition advocates Justin Morrow (MLS) and Anthony Walker (NFL) supported the Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland "Stock Market Challenge" that encouraged students to learn the fundamentals of stocks; Romar Dennis (PLL) recorded and shared two videos on the topics of credit and debt which were used as educational tools for students of Junior Achievement of Southern California; and Torry Holt (NFL) supported Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina by promoting the launch of the "Essential Employability Skills" virtual workshop series.
More recently in the state of Texas, JA participated in two separate social justice workshops hosted by Players Coalition in partnership with the Hope Initiative for student-athletes from Huston-Tillotson University and Texas A&M University- Texarkana. The town halls centered around financial inclusion and how the student-athletes can impact their local communities through volunteering and mentorship programming with respective JA chapters.
The new partnership will further evolve the collective goal of making an impact on social justice and racial equality within the country. Players Coalition and JA continue to support the economic advancement of students nationwide.
About Players Coalition
Players Coalition is an independent 501(c)(3) (charity) and 501(c)(4) (advocacy) organization, working with professional athletes, coaches and owners across leagues to improve social justice and racial equality in our country. Founded in 2017 by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins, Players Coalition continues to grow exponentially with representation from more than 1,500 athlete advocates across 12 professional leagues.
About Junior Achievement USA® (JA)
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 103 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Ohio trooper dives for safety after cruiser was struck by pickup truck
(CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A state highway patrol trooper avoided significant injuries after an early-morning hit-and-run incident in northern Ohio.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol hopes the public can help identify the driver of a pickup truck, who struck the side of the trooper’s cruiser and continued driving.
The incident occurred Friday after 1:30 a.m. on I-475 near U.S. Route 23, according to the OSHP.
Dash camera video shows the trooper diving over the interstate guardrail after the cruiser was struck, while parked on the side with its emergency lights activated.
Investigators believe the pickup involved is a dark-colored truck with damage on the left side.
Anyone with information about the incident or vehicle involved can call the Ohio State Highway Patrol post at 419-856-5544.
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Inmate escapes Lansing Correctional Facility Tuesday morning
LEAVENWORTH CO., Kan. (WIBW) - An inmate at Lansing Correctional Facility has been placed on escape status after he was reported missing Tuesday just after 11:00 a.m.
The inmate has been identified as Michael Shane Stroede, 43. He reportedly walked away from Lansing Correctional Facility and could not be located at the minimum-security unit. Stroede is currently serving a 111-month sentence for a 2021 drug conviction in Rice County and has seven prior convictions dating back to 1999.
Stroede is 5′10′', 180 pounds with hazel eyes and a shaved head. He has several tattoos across his upper body and arms.
Anyone with information on Storede should call the Kansas Department of Corrections at 913-727-3235 ext. 58224, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463, or local law enforcement at 911.
The incident is still under investigation and new information will be released as it becomes available.
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Run-Rate Production of 14,948 Boe/d up 4% to Record Level (All Organic Growth)
Net DUCs and Permits up 7% to Record Level
Record Oil, Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids Revenue
Record Net Income and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
Record Cash Available for Distribution per Common Unit
Record Cash Distribution of $0.55 Declared
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (NYSE: KRP) ("Kimbell"), a leading owner of oil and natural gas mineral and royalty interests in more than 122,000 gross wells across 28 states, today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Record Q2 2022 run-rate daily production of 14,948 barrels of oil equivalent ("Boe") per day (6:1), an increase of 4% from Q1 2022 (all organic growth)
- Record Q2 2022 oil, natural gas and NGL revenues of $78.6 million, an increase of 21% from Q1 2022, reflecting improved realized commodity prices
- Record Q2 2022 net income of approximately $43.3 million and net income attributable to common units of approximately $37.9 million
- Record Q2 2022 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $53.5 million, an increase of 22% from Q1 2022
- Record cash available for distribution of $0.74 per common unit, an increase of 16% from Q1 2022
- Announces a Q2 2022 cash distribution of $0.55 per common unit, an increase of 17% from Q1 2022 and a new record, reflecting a payout ratio of 75% of cash available for distribution; implies a 12.7% annualized yield based on the August 3, 2022 closing price of $17.34 per common unit; Kimbell intends to utilize the remaining 25% of its cash available for distribution to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under Kimbell's secured revolving credit facility
- As of June 30, 2022, Kimbell's major properties1 had 5.36 net drilled but uncompleted wells ("DUCs") and net permitted locations on its acreage (2.38 net DUCs and 2.98 net permitted locations), up from 5.03 net DUCs and net permitted locations as of March 31, 2022 and a new record
- As of June 30, 2022, Kimbell had 74 rigs actively drilling on its acreage, up 1% from Q1 2022 and representing 10.1%2 market share of all rigs drilling in the continental United States as of such time
- Kimbell affirms its financial and operational guidance ranges for 2022 previously disclosed in its Q4 2021 earnings release
Robert Ravnaas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell's general partner (the "General Partner"), commented, "Continuing the momentum from Q1 2022, strong commodity prices coupled with organic production growth resulted in several new records for Kimbell. In addition, net DUCs and permits reached record levels at the end of Q2 2022, reflecting increased activity and line-of-site on our acreage. I am particularly pleased with the 4% organic production growth in Q2 2022, driven mainly by significant new production from multiple high interest wells in the Haynesville. Reflecting these strong quarterly results, I am pleased to announce today that our Q2 2022 distribution was a new record at $0.55 cents per common unit.
"Recessionary fears have now permeated the economy and U.S. gasoline demand has decreased, resulting in a steep drop in oil prices from the March 2022 highs. However, upstream operators across the United States have generally kept production growth constrained, which should provide a backstop to the magnitude of potential downside in oil prices from current levels. In fact, overall U.S. oil production has grown only approximately 2% this year even with multi-year highs in commodity prices. After a significant correction in natural gas prices from June highs, natural gas prices are again trending higher, reflecting record power demand and tepid production growth. This price increase is happening notwithstanding approximately 2 bcf/d of demand temporarily lost due to a major LNG export facility being offline. These higher oil and natural gas prices are supporting activity increases across all major basins, which we are seeing in increased lease bonus activity as well as record net DUCs and permits. We continue to see operators maintaining discipline even in the face of these higher prices and expect only modest production growth as we finish out 2022.
"As we look forward in 2022 and beyond, we remain very bullish about the industry overall, are extremely excited about our role as a leading consolidator in the oil and natural gas royalty sector and the prospects for Kimbell to generate long-term unitholder value for years to come."
Second Quarter 2022 Distribution and Debt Repayment
Today, the Board of Directors of the General Partner (the "Board of Directors") declared a cash distribution payment to common unitholders of 75% of cash available for distribution for the second quarter of 2022, or $0.55 per common unit. The distribution will be payable on August 22, 2022 to common unitholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2022. Kimbell plans to utilize the remaining 25% of cash available for distribution for the second quarter of 2022 to pay down a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its secured revolving credit facility. Since May 2020 (excluding the expected upcoming pay down from the remaining 25% of Q2 2022 projected cash available for distribution), Kimbell has paid down approximately $63.0 million of outstanding borrowings under its secured revolving credit facility by allocating a portion of its cash available for distribution for debt pay down.
On May 9, 2022, Kimbell made a cash distribution to its common unitholders and subsequently has reasonably estimated that a portion of that distribution, as well as a portion of the distribution payable on August 22, 2022, should not constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Approximately 58% of the distribution that was paid on May 9, 2022 and approximately 50% of the distribution payable on August 22, 2022 are estimated to constitute non-taxable reductions to the tax basis of each distribution recipient's ownership interest in Kimbell. The reduced tax basis will increase unitholders' capital gain (or decrease unitholders' capital loss) when unitholders sell their common units. The Form 8937 containing additional information may be found at www.kimbellrp.com under "Investor Relations" section of the site. Kimbell currently believes that the portion that constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes will be considered qualified dividends, subject to holding period and certain other conditions, which are subject to a tax rate of 0%, 15% or 20% depending on the income level and tax filing status of a unitholder for 2022. Kimbell believes these estimates are reasonable based on currently available information, but they are subject to change.
Financial Highlights
Kimbell's second quarter 2022 average realized price per Bbl of oil was $107.96, per Mcf of natural gas was $6.93, per Bbl of NGLs was $46.10 and per Boe combined was $57.78.
During the second quarter of 2022, Kimbell's total revenues were $72.7 million, net income was approximately $43.3 million and net income attributable to common units was approximately $37.9 million, or $0.66 per common unit.
Total second quarter 2022 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $53.5 million (consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measures at the end of this news release).
In the second quarter of 2022, Kimbell's G&A expense was $7.9 million, $4.9 million of which was Cash G&A expense, or $3.61 per Boe (Cash G&A and Cash G&A per Boe are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see definition under Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the Supplemental Schedules included in this news release).
As of June 30, 2022, Kimbell had approximately $216.1 million in debt outstanding under its secured revolving credit facility, had net debt to second quarter 2022 trailing twelve month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of approximately 1.2x and remained in compliance with all financial covenants under its secured revolving credit facility. Kimbell had approximately $83.9 million in undrawn capacity under its secured revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2022.
As of June 30, 2022 and August 4, 2022, Kimbell had outstanding 57,331,833 common units and 8,211,579 Class B units.
Production
Second quarter 2022 average daily production was 14,948 Boe per day (6:1), which was composed of approximately 63% from natural gas (6:1) and approximately 37% from liquids (24% from oil and 13% from NGLs).
Operational Update
As of June 30, 2022, Kimbell's major properties had 693 gross (2.38 net) DUCs and 708 gross (2.98 net) permitted locations on its acreage. In addition, as of June 30, 2022, Kimbell had 74 rigs actively drilling on its acreage, which represents an approximate 10.1% market share of all land rigs drilling in the continental United States as of such time.
Hedging Update
Kimbell maintains a consistent hedging methodology, and hedges out two years on a rolling quarterly basis. The Company's commodity derivative contracts consist of fixed price swaps, under which Kimbell receives a fixed price for the contract and pays a floating market price to the counterparty over a specified period for a contracted volume. Kimbell hedges expected daily production based on the amount of debt as a percent of total enterprise value.
The following provides information concerning Kimbell's hedge book as of June 30, 2022:
Conference Call
Kimbell Royalty Partners will host a conference call and webcast today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss second quarter 2022 results. To access the call live by phone, dial 201-389-0869 and ask for the Kimbell Royalty Partners call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through August 11, 2022 by dialing 201-612-7415 and using the conference ID 13730699#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on Kimbell's website at http://kimbellrp.investorroom.com under the Events and Presentations tab.
Presentation
On August 4, 2022, Kimbell posted an updated investor presentation on its website. The presentation may be found at http://kimbellrp.investorroom.com under the Events and Presentations tab. Information on Kimbell's website does not constitute a portion of this news release.
About Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP
Kimbell (NYSE: KRP) is a leading oil and gas mineral and royalty company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Kimbell owns mineral and royalty interests in approximately 16 million gross acres in 28 states and in every major onshore basin in the continental United States, including ownership in more than 122,000 gross wells with over 46,000 wells in the Permian Basin. To learn more, visit kimbellrp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements, in particular statements relating to Kimbell's financial, operating and production results and prospects for growth, drilling inventory, growth potential, identified locations, the tax treatment of Kimbell's distributions, future natural gas and other commodity prices, changes to supply and demand for oil, natural gas and NGLs and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on Kimbell and on the oil and gas industry. These and other forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including risks that the anticipated benefits of acquisitions are not realized, risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and uncertainties relating to Kimbell's business, prospects for growth and acquisitions and the securities markets generally, as well as risks inherent in oil and natural gas drilling and production activities, including risks with respect to potential declines in prices for oil and natural gas that could result in downward revisions to the value of proved reserves or otherwise cause operators to delay or suspend planned drilling and completion operations or reduce production levels, which would adversely impact cash flow, risks relating to the impairment of oil and natural gas properties, risks relating to the availability of capital to fund drilling operations that can be adversely affected by adverse drilling results, production declines and declines in oil and natural gas prices, risks relating to Kimbell's ability to meet financial covenants under its credit agreement or its ability to obtain amendments or waivers to effect such compliance, risks relating to Kimbell's hedging activities, risks of fire, explosion, blowouts, pipe failure, casing collapse, unusual or unexpected formation pressures, environmental hazards, and other operating and production risks, which may temporarily or permanently reduce production or cause initial production or test results to not be indicative of future well performance or delay the timing of sales or completion of drilling operations, risks relating to delays in receipt of drilling permits, risks relating to unexpected adverse developments in the status of properties, risks relating to borrowing base redeterminations by Kimbell's lenders, risks relating to the absence or delay in receipt of government approvals or third-party consents, risks relating to acquisitions, dispositions and drop downs of assets, risks relating to Kimbell's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from and to integrate acquired assets, risks relating to tax matters, and other risks described in Kimbell's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, Kimbell undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this news release. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in Kimbell's filings with the SEC.
Contact:
Rick Black
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
krp@dennardlascar.com
(713) 529-6600
– Financial statements follow –
Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP
Supplemental Schedules
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Adjusted EBITDA, Cash G&A and Cash G&A per Boe are used as a supplemental non-GAAP financial measures by management and external users of Kimbell's financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. Kimbell believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful because it allows us to more effectively evaluate Kimbell's operating performance and compare the results of Kimbell's operations period to period without regard to its financing methods or capital structure. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate cash flow available to pay distributions to Kimbell's unitholders. Kimbell defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), net of depreciation and depletion expense, interest expense, income taxes, impairment of oil and natural gas properties, non cash unit based compensation, unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, cash distribution from affiliate, equity income (loss) in affiliate, gains and losses on sales of assets and operational impacts of variable interest entities, which include general and administrative expense and interest income. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of net income (loss) or net cash provided by operating activities as determined by GAAP. Kimbell excludes the items listed above from net income (loss) in arriving at Adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within Kimbell's industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA 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 historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income, oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids revenues, net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Kimbell's computations of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Kimbell expects that cash available for distribution for each quarter will generally equal its Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, less cash needed for debt service and other contractual obligations, tax obligations, and fixed charges and reserves for future operating or capital needs that the Board of Directors may determine is appropriate.
Kimbell believes Cash G&A and Cash G&A per Boe are useful metrics because they isolate cash costs within overall G&A expense and measure cash costs relative to overall production, which is a widely utilized metric to evaluate operational performance within the energy sector. Cash G&A is defined as Kimbell's general and administrative expenses less unit-based compensation expense. Cash G&A per Boe is defined as Cash G&A divided by total production for a period. Cash G&A should not be considered an alternative to G&A expense presented in accordance with GAAP. Kimbell's computations of Cash G&A and Cash G&A per Boe may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
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Completes transformation to public cloud, migrating from on-premises system to Microsoft Azure Synapse at a fraction of cost, time, and risk of a conventional database migration
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datometry, the pioneer of database virtualization, announced today that a leading integrated container logistics company has completed a critical milestone of its data platform modernization with Datometry Hyper-Q. Using the Datometry Hyper-Q virtualization platform – the first to make existing applications fully interoperable with cloud databases without disrupting existing business processes – the company migrated from their on-premises system to Microsoft Azure Synapse in record time.
The logistics company, ranked within the Forbes Global 2000, sought to migrate from its legacy, on-premises data warehouse – which was known for being one of the most complex and sophisticated installations of its kind – to a modern cloud data warehouse (CDW) that is cost effective, highly scalable, and supports the flexibility and speed demanded by its customers' supply chains. The company needed a solution that would enable it to maintain its existing high-volume ETL processes and simultaneously serve a large user community of business analysts and data scientists.
Datometry Hyper-Q uniquely addressed its customer's business objectives, enabling the logistics leader to transfer its existing applications natively to Azure Synapse without costly rewrites of SQL code, at a fraction of the time and risk associated with typical database migrations. The customer saved tens of millions by migrating with Datometry, and its new, fully managed CDW is much more cost-effective to operate than its legacy database. The customer was able to preserve its long-standing investments in ETL, analytics, reporting and BI entirely.
"As a global pioneer in ocean and inland shipping, our customer – arguably the worldwide leader in logistics - has long been on the forefront of organizations' ability to meet the needs of businesses - and those businesses' customers - worldwide," said Mike Waas, CEO, Datometry. "An enterprise the size and scope of this customer migrating to the cloud with Datometry and Microsoft so quickly, without the cost and risk of a typical migration, demonstrates how database virtualization can unlock the benefits of the cloud for any organization."
Datometry's customer considered a conventional database migration at first, but decided on Datometry for its digital transformation upon determining a conventional migration would take at least five years, cost several tens of millions of dollars, yet present only a 20% chance of success.
Datometry Hyper-Q is used by leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises to accelerate cloud modernization and move workloads between data warehouses. The Datometry Hyper-Q virtualization platform eliminates risk-laden, expensive, and time-consuming application rewrites. For more information, visit www.datometry.com/case-studies
About Datometry
Datometry is the global leader in database system virtualization. Datometry empowers enterprises to run their existing applications directly on the cloud database of their choice without the business disruption of costly and risk-laden database migrations and application rewrites. Leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide realize significant cost savings and consistently outpace their competition by using Datometry during this critical period of transformation to cloud-native data management. For more information, visit www.datometry.com
Media contact
Shermineh Rohanizadeh
Market Street Group for Datometry
Shermineh@marketstreetgrp.com
(949) 378-6469
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Are Bissell or Shark steam mops best?
Maintaining sparkling floors is something many people say they try to do, though without efficient tools, it can be quite difficult. Many traditional mops require harsh chemicals and arduous labor, making steam mops a great alternative.
Two of the most well-known floor cleaning brands that produce steam mops are Bissell and Shark. When it comes to the most distinct difference between Bissell and Shark steam mops, many users would agree that Shark steam mops are lighter and more compact, while Bissell has a bit more heavy-duty cleaning power.
Bissell steam mop
Believe it or not, Bissell has been around since 1876. For over a century, the company has been leading the way on new and inventive technology to make cleaning easier. In recent years, the company claims to “have a passion for pets,” as they focus on producing products to assist pet owners in maintaining a clean home. The company also created the Bissell Pet Foundation, which supports providing safe and loving homes for pets.
With the speed and power to heat up in just 30 seconds, Bissell steam mops are effective pieces of equipment to deeply sanitize various flooring types. Using microfiber pads that are reusable and machine washable, these steam mops are worth the investment because they do not require buying disposable pads such as non-steam mops and provide a more thorough sanitization without chemicals.
Bissell steam mops cost around $100-$250, depending on the model and its features.
Bissell steam mop pros
- Heavy construction to release caked-on dirt
- Most models include a 23-foot long cable to move around the house with ease
- Easy to reach under and around furniture
- Great for cleaning up messes made by dogs, cats and other pets
- Heats quickly
- Many models feature a removable tank
- Multiple levels of cleaning modes and settings
- Features high and low steam settings
- Includes fragrance discs to leave fresh scents as you steam
- Spot scrubber to use on stubborn stains
- Chemical-free
- Reusable, machine-washable pads
Bissell steam mop cons
- Some Bissell steam mops are prone to leaving streaks on certain high-gloss flooring
- Certain models require the button to be pressed continuously while operating
- Bulky and hard to maneuver for many users
- Some models pricier than other brands
Best Bissell steam mops
Bissell Symphony Pet All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop
This multipurpose vacuum and steam mop in one helps get the job done without having to switch from one piece of equipment to another. It’s safe on tile, hardwood, granite, marble and linoleum. This two-in-one vacuum and mop concept is ideal for cleaning up large areas and messes in a timely manner.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe Steam Mop
This is a powerful model that heats up within just 30 seconds and features high and low steam settings that cater to specific needs. It includes a SpotBoost brush for deep or sticky stains that require scrubbing. It’s a reliable and hard-working device for an affordable price.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
Shark steam mop
While Shark hasn’t been producing cleaning tools for as many years, they’re still a very reputable company and are known for user-friendly products that efficiently do the job and are surprisingly inexpensive. Not only does Shark produce steam mops, they also make vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and air purifiers.
Shark has developed cleaning technologies such as the anti-allergen complete seal, which captures 99.9% of allergens, dander and dust. The company also designed a self-cleaning brushroll that uses a no-hair wrap to capture more hair than standard wraps in vacuum cleaners. Shark’s steam mops range from vacmops, which vacuum and mop within the same device, to steam cleaning mops, which powerfully sanitize floors.
Shark steam mops are highly affordable and range from $60-$100.
Shark steam mop pros
- Light weight
- Good for small areas
- Easy to maneuver
- Affordable
- Multiple settings
- Most models feature transparent water reservoirs
- Reusable pads are machine-washable
- Two-sided action designed to sanitize more surface area
- Some models feature a no-touch pad release button
- Chemical-free
- Some models have a quick-release swivel cord wrap
Shark steam mop cons
- Non-removable tank
- Only holds 15 ounces of water at a time, which means you can only use it for about 20 minutes before refilling
- Some models’ cords are a bit short
- Certain models take a longer time to heat up
- Some models less powerful than others
Best Shark steam mops
This steam mop is a reliable, compact and convenient solution to cleaning quickly and efficiently. It’s perfect for those aiming to do swift, stress-free tidying up on a daily basis. It features a three-setting steam channeling option that allows you to control the amount of steam. The dual-sided, absorbent woven pad thoroughly grips and catches debris.
Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
This model doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that the Genius Steam Pocket Mop has, but it is highly effective and very affordable. With dual-sided sanitizing, impactful scrubbing action and an extra-large reservoir to quickly complete large surface areas in one easy cleaning action, it’s a reliable model. It includes two washable pads.
Sold by Amazon
Should you get a Bissell or Shark steam mop?
For large surfaces, pet owners or for those who want a heavy-duty deep cleaning with fragrance, many users claim Bissell is the best. Because the company specializes in floor cleaning centered around pets, Bissell steam mops do an excellent job of catching pet hair, dander, loosening and catching dirt as well as sanitizing.
For those with smaller areas without pets who are looking for a light and easy cleaning device, Shark steam mops are powerful yet compact devices. These are especially great for anyone who can’t do strenuous labor including bending down, lifting or pushing anything heavy. Shark steam mops are reliable for frequent, quick, everyday use.
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) released an analysis of inflation data that shows how prices at the pump and the grocery store pale in comparison to the steep rise in health care costs if Congress does not extend critical insurance tax credits before they expire. Unless Congress extends health care tax credits expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the average American family would see their health insurance bill increase by 21%, while low-income consumers in some areas of the United States could see their bill double.
"Millions of Americans are at risk of seeing their health insurance costs skyrocket if Congress does not take action to extend the ACA tax credits. Paired with the profound, ongoing impact of inflation on basic needs like gas and groceries, millions of people will be effectively priced out of coverage with their health at stake," said Kim Keck, BCBSA president and CEO. "Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies will always be on the side of individuals and families—fighting for greater access to affordable health care. Congress must act quickly, extend the ACA tax credits and finish the fight to protect Americans' health."
Today, nearly 13 million people depend on premium tax credits to afford health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. If the tax credits are not extended, millions of people are at risk of losing the affordable coverage they and their families rely on next year. Conservative estimates place this number at 5.1 million newly uninsured Americans.
"Families should not have to risk their peace of mind and financial security," continued Keck. "To ensure millions of Americans do not lose the coverage they count on, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies urge Congress to extend premium tax credits. Congress must protect this vital program that helps make health care more affordable and protects American families from price increases they cannot handle."
To learn more about the impact of not extending the ARPA tax credits, click here.
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Mavericks have one of the best players in the NBA and he’s only 23 years old. The Slovenian is balling out of his mind in the NBA Playoffs during his young career as he’s about to compete in his first Western Conference Finals.
Although, it was not an easy road to get here as he had to play in a Game 7 against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. But little did the world know, but Game 7’s are where Doncic decides to be otherworldly.
Don’t believe it? According to SportsCenter, he’s scored a combined 81 points in his first two career Game 7s. Which just so happens to be the most in NBA Playoff history.
The Mavs will face off against the Golden State Warriors in the WCF for a chance to play in the NBA Finals. Game 1 is set for Wednesday, May 18 at 8 p.m. CT. | https://cw33.com/sports/new-meaning-for-luka-special-as-dallas-guard-owns-new-nba-playoff-record/ | 2022-05-17T18:11:05Z |
Company also crowned best Data & Analytics Provider, while remaining top Field Service Provider for second straight year
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata, the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement, today announced the company received multiple first-place rankings in GreenBook's 2022 Business & Innovation GRIT report, considered a leading benchmark of the market research industry's top innovators. Dynata was recognized as the No. 1 overall Most Innovative Supplier. The company also earned the top spot in the Data & Analytics Providers category, after three straight top-three finishes, while retaining its first-place ranking in the Field Service Providers category.
Dynata's commitment to delivering innovative solutions consistently to clients, and its ability to meet their ever-evolving needs, has never been more important, as their pathways to growth are more complex than ever. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to power real-time solutions, the company enables clients to make always-on, data-driven decisions at the speed of business. Dynata's industry-leading innovation and ability to use data science across the entire marketing continuum — to uncover insights, connect data, activate campaigns and measure performance — support clients' growth at every step.
Dynata's top rankings in the "Data & Analytics Provider" and "Field Service Provider" categories validate the company's industry leadership not only in delivering high-quality, fully permissioned first-party data — comprising nearly 70 million B2B and B2C members — but also its capabilities to connect data, model and create custom audiences for campaign activation, and build unique advertising measurement solutions at scale. The quality, scale and depth of the data Dynata provides — including automated quality and anti-fraud technology solutions — form the cornerstone for precise quality insights.
"We're proud of the industry's acknowledgment not only of our commitment to excellence and innovation but also as the market leader in categories representing the core strengths of our business," said Gary S. Laben, Dynata CEO. "This recognition validates our continuous strategic transformation that positions Dynata for future success, as we remain focused on delivering industry-leading innovations to clients through the depth, breadth and quality of our data and our increasingly advanced analytics capabilities."
The annual GRIT Report's Top 50 list uses an aggregate of responses from market research suppliers, clients and insights professionals, encompassing 2,701 completed interviews globally. As a peer-based survey, GreenBook considers it a good proxy for business growth, a useful snapshot for strategic planning and a key metric used to assess a company's position in the marketplace.
About Dynata
Dynata is the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement. With a reach that encompasses nearly 70 million consumers and business professionals globally, and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around its robust first-party data offering to bring the voice of the customer to the entire marketing continuum — from uncovering insights to activating campaigns and measuring cross-channel marketing ROI. Dynata serves more than 6,000 market research, media and advertising agencies, publishers, consulting and investment firms and corporate customers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Learn more at www.dynata.com.
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Though every city in the U.S. has a distinctly American flavor, so many metropolitan areas display distinct signs of the immigrant populations that melded together to make the cities we know and love today. From Miami’s Little Havana to New York City’s Chinatown and Los Angeles’ Little Italy, cultural enclaves continue to thrive in modern metropolitan areas and help build colorful and diverse communities.
Many cultural and ethnic enclaves have become destinations for locals and tourists alike, but these visitors bring with them a mixed bag of consequences. On one hand, increased foot traffic allows small businesses and restaurants more opportunities for business, ushering in much-appreciated cash flow. On the other hand, rising demand for goods and services can cause prices to rise, hiking up the cost of living and potentially pushing poorer individuals and families out of the community.
The gentrification of ethnic enclaves is not new. The term “gentrification” was coined by Ruth Glass in the 1960s to describe the displacement of working class folks in London, but the first examples of gentrification can be traced back to the 18th century when wealthy landowners, or the “gentry,” began buying out small farmers who were struggling to accumulate the capital necessary to operate in England.
Today, ethnic enclaves continue to thrive despite the looming threats of gentrification and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. As one step towards understanding the history of these enclaves, Stacker compiled a list of the largest sources of immigrants in Dallas in 1900 by transcribing a previously untranscribed dataset from the U.S. Census Bureau. Table 35 of the Twelfth Census details the immigrant population of every city in the U.S. with at least 25,000 inhabitants as of the turn of the last century.
Read on to find out more about the historical immigrant community in your home city or explore the data on your own on our site, GitHub, or data.world.
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#1. Germany
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 1,117
– Percent of foreign born residents: 33.04%
National
– Number of residents: 2,669,164
– Percent of foreign born residents: 25.52%
– #1 most common country of origin
#2. England
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 381
– Percent of foreign born residents: 11.27%
National
– Number of residents: 843,491
– Percent of foreign born residents: 8.06%
– #4 most common country of origin
#3. Ireland
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 365
– Percent of foreign born residents: 10.80%
National
– Number of residents: 1,619,409
– Percent of foreign born residents: 15.48%
– #2 most common country of origin
#4. Russia
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 255
– Percent of foreign born residents: 7.54%
National
– Number of residents: 424,372
– Percent of foreign born residents: 4.06%
– #7 most common country of origin
#5. Canada
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 189
– Percent of foreign born residents: 5.59%
National
– Number of residents: 1,183,225
– Percent of foreign born residents: 11.31%
– #3 most common country of origin
#6. Italy
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 167
– Percent of foreign born residents: 4.94%
National
– Number of residents: 484,703
– Percent of foreign born residents: 4.63%
– #6 most common country of origin
#7. Switzerland
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 145
– Percent of foreign born residents: 4.29%
National
– Number of residents: 115,959
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.11%
– #15 most common country of origin
#8. Sweden
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 113
– Percent of foreign born residents: 3.34%
National
– Number of residents: 574,625
– Percent of foreign born residents: 5.49%
– #5 most common country of origin
#9. France
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 105
– Percent of foreign born residents: 3.11%
National
– Number of residents: 104,534
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.00%
– #18 most common country of origin
#10. Poland
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 101
– Percent of foreign born residents: 2.99%
National
– Number of residents: 383,595
– Percent of foreign born residents: 3.67%
– #8 most common country of origin
#11. Scotland
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 94
– Percent of foreign born residents: 2.78%
National
– Number of residents: 234,699
– Percent of foreign born residents: 2.24%
– #11 most common country of origin
#12. Austria
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 76
– Percent of foreign born residents: 2.25%
National
– Number of residents: 276,702
– Percent of foreign born residents: 2.65%
– #10 most common country of origin
#13. Mexico
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 41
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.21%
National
– Number of residents: 103,445
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.99%
– #19 most common country of origin
#14. Norway
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 35
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.04%
National
– Number of residents: 338,426
– Percent of foreign born residents: 3.24%
– #9 most common country of origin
#15. Denmark
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 34
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.01%
National
– Number of residents: 154,616
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.48%
– #13 most common country of origin
#16. Hungary
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 22
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.65%
National
– Number of residents: 145,815
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.39%
– #14 most common country of origin
#17. China
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 20
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.59%
National
– Number of residents: 106,659
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.02%
– #16 most common country of origin
#18. Belgium
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 15
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.44%
National
– Number of residents: 29,848
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.29%
– #24 most common country of origin
#19. Spain
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 14
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.41%
National
– Number of residents: 7,284
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.07%
– #33 most common country of origin
#20. Bohemia
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 14
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.41%
National
– Number of residents: 156,999
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.50%
– #12 most common country of origin
#21. Wales
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 12
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.35%
National
– Number of residents: 93,744
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.90%
– #20 most common country of origin
#22. Turkey
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 11
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.33%
National
– Number of residents: 9,949
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.10%
– #30 most common country of origin
#23. Holland
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 9
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.27%
National
– Number of residents: 105,098
– Percent of foreign born residents: 1.00%
– #17 most common country of origin
#24. South America
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 8
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.24%
National
– Number of residents: 4,814
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.05%
– #35 most common country of origin
#25. West Indies (except Cuba and Puerto Rico)
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 6
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.18%
National
– Number of residents: 14,468
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.14%
– #26 most common country of origin
#26. Cuba
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 6
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.18%
National
– Number of residents: 11,159
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.11%
– #28 most common country of origin
#27. Born at sea
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 5
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.15%
National
– Number of residents: 8,310
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.08%
– #32 most common country of origin
#28. Roumania
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 5
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.15%
National
– Number of residents: 15,043
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.14%
– #25 most common country of origin
#29. Asia (except China, Japan, and India)
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 5
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.15%
National
– Number of residents: 11,928
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.11%
– #27 most common country of origin
#30. India
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 4
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.12%
National
– Number of residents: 2,069
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.02%
– #42 most common country of origin
#31. Greece
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 4
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.12%
National
– Number of residents: 8,655
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.08%
– #31 most common country of origin
#32. Japan
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 3
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.09%
National
– Number of residents: 81,590
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.78%
– #21 most common country of origin
#33. Europe (not otherwise specified)
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 3
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.09%
National
– Number of residents: 2,272
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.02%
– #41 most common country of origin
#34. Africa
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 3
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.09%
National
– Number of residents: 2,577
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.02%
– #40 most common country of origin
#35. Central America
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 2
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.06%
National
– Number of residents: 3,911
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.04%
– #36 most common country of origin
#36. Australia
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 1
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.03%
National
– Number of residents: 7,041
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.07%
– #34 most common country of origin
#37. Atlantic Islands
Dallas, Texas
– Number of residents: 1
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.03%
National
– Number of residents: 10,955
– Percent of foreign born residents: 0.10%
– #29 most common country of origin | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-dallas-immigrant-population-looked-like-in-1900/ | 2022-06-27T16:59:43Z |
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