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Figure Reports Record HELOC Demand With More Than $300 Million in Monthly Volume
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Figure, the country's leading provider of home equity financing technology, announced today that additional consumers will gain access to home equity line of credit ("HELOC") offerings, as three mortgage companies collaborate with Figure as white label partners.
Over the last few months, Guaranteed Rate, Homebridge, and Synergy One have partnered with Figure to leverage Figure's HELOC technology to create a branded product for their customers in 41 states and Washington, D.C. Figure's HELOC application process is entirely digital, with an application taking as few as 5 minutes to complete and approval coming in minutes.
Figure, the most tech-forward non-bank lender of HELOCs in the country, also announced that it saw record demand for its Figure-branded HELOC product in June, surpassing $325 million in funding volume over the month. That June total was the eighth consecutive record month for Figure's HELOCs and represents a nearly 300 percent increase over the past year.
The rise in property values across the country has led homeowners to continue to tap into their equity to make home improvements, consolidate debt, pay for college, or make a significant purchase. A HELOC allows homeowners to access their equity without refinancing their primary mortgage. Figure's fixed-rate HELOC is designed to help these homeowners access that value quickly and simply through an end-to-end digital platform. Figure'sHELOC volume was up 58 percent in Q2 and is expected to climb in Q3 as demand for the product continues to grow.
"Guaranteed Rate, Homebridge, and Synergy One are looking to disrupt the industry and we are thrilled to work with them as they are able to expand access and provide added convenience to their customers," said Daniel Wallace, General Manager of Figure's lending business. "Given the recent upward trend in first mortgage interest rates, a home equity line of credit, when added to a first mortgage, can maximize the amount a customer can borrow while keeping total interest payments low. Consumers want an affordable way to borrow at a time when interest rates are creeping up, and a HELOC is significantly less expensive when compared to other products. Through partnerships with lenders, as well as increased demand for the Figure-branded HELOC, we expect to see volume continue to grow to record levels."
"During these challenging economic times, homeowners need ways to leverage their home equity in order to finance major purchases," said Peter Norden, CEO of Homebridge. "We are excited to partner with Figure to expand our product offerings to include home equity lines of credit."
Figure is a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain. Using Figure's technology, consumers can obtain their HELOC application approval within five minutes with funding in as little as five days. For more information on Figure's products, please visit https://www.figure.com/home-equity-line/.
Figure is transforming financial services through blockchain, bringing speed and efficiency to both consumers and institutions. Figure continues to unveil a series of fintech firsts across the capital markets, investment management, and banking and payments sectors. Figure and its subsidiaries leverage Provenance Blockchain for loan origination, servicing, financing, and now private fund services. The company was founded in 2018 by serial technology entrepreneur Mike Cagney, who also founded SoFi and built the company into a multi-billion-dollar business under his leadership as CEO. Learn more about https://www.figure.com/.
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SOURCE Figure | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/figure-expands-reach-heloc-products-consumers-through-partnerships-with-leading-mortgage-companies/ | 2022-07-29T10:25:21Z |
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 23 projects in May valued at approximately $110,860,370.
The largest single investment, worth approximately $10 million, was awarded to Reeves Construction Company. This resurfacing project will consist of 10.934 miles of milling, plant mix resurfacing and shoulder rehabilitation on U.S. Highway 25/Georgia (SR) 121 from the Jenkins County Line to south of SR 24 in Burke County. This contract, along with 13 other resurfacing contracts, represents 64 percent of the awarded funds.
The largest bridge construction project, worth approximately $6 million, was awarded to Georgia Bridge and Concrete LLC. The project consists of 0.464 mile of bridge construction and its approaches on SR 82 over Middle Oconee River in Barrow and Jackson Counties. This contract, along with four other bridge construction projects, represents 25 percent, or approximately $21 million, of the awarded funds.
Construction projects represent 8 percent, or approximately $6 million, of the awarded funds. Further information on the previously mentioned projects and the remaining 3 percent allotted to a rehabilitation project in Fulton County can be found in the award announcement list.
A Design-Build project was awarded to the team of Archer Western Construction LLC and Heath & Lineback Engineering Inc in the month of May worth approximately $35 million. This Design-Build project constructs an auxiliary lane along Interstate 285 westbound between Roswell Road and Riverside Drive. The project also includes a bridge replacement on Mt. Vernon Highway over I-285 and the widening of I-285 over long Island Drive to accommodate the auxiliary lane. To learn more about this project, visit http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Innovative/DesignBuild.
Bids for Design-Bid-Build projects were received on April 22, and contracts were awarded to the lowest qualified bidders on May 6.
Contractors and consultants, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), registered small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses interested in bidding on projects or performing work must prequalify with Georgia DOT. To learn more, visit http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Prequalification/PrequalContractors.
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Queen to miss traditional royal garden party season
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will miss the traditional royal garden party season, where she would normally meet with hundreds of people on the grounds of her residences in London and Edinburgh, palace officials said Thursday.
The 96-year-old monarch will be represented instead by other members of her family, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Before the pandemic, the queen invited over 30,000 people each year to the gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The guests, who have all served their community in different ways, have the opportunity to speak with the queen and other royal family members at the parties.
The parties were set to return for the first time in three years starting next week.
The monarch has missed several major events this year and has been carrying out online engagements instead. She spent a night in the hospital in October and only conducted light duties for several months on her doctors’ orders.
In March the queen attended a service honoring the life of her late husband, Prince Philip.
She marked her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the throne — in February. Large-scale festivities to celebrate that milestone, including concerts and pageants, will take place later this month and in June.
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US announces seizure of superyacht owned by Russian oligarch
WASHINGTON (AP) — A superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.
A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S. authorities to seize the yacht Amadea — worth $325 million — but also put his order temporarily on hold while defense lawyers mounted a challenge.
The Justice Department said authorities in Fiji, acting at the request of the United States, have now served a search warrant freezing the yacht, which had earlier been prevented from leaving the South Pacific nation.
American officials say the 348-foot vessel belongs to Suleiman Kerimov, an economist and former Russian politician who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2018 and has faced further censure from Canada, Europe, Britain and other nations after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kerimov made a fortune investing in Russian gold producer Polyus, with Forbes magazine putting his net worth at $14.5 billion.
Defense lawyers had claimed the yacht actually belonged to another Russian oligarch.
In an application in support of the search warrant, an FBI agent wrote that there was probable cause to believe that Kerimov had owned the Amadea since 2021. The vessel, which is flagged in the Cayman Islands, had turned off its automated information system on Feb. 24, which is the day Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
The Justice Department said the seizure was coordinated by its KleptoCapture task force, which was created in March to seize assets belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. In April, the Justice Department seized a 254-foot yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch, Viktor Vekselberg, with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the latest seizure “should make clear that there is no hiding place for the assets of individuals who violate U.S. laws. And there is no hiding place for the assets of criminals who enable the Russian regime.”
The Justice Department said the yacht is now in Lautoka, Fiji.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/05/us-announces-seizure-superyacht-owned-by-russian-oligarch/ | 2022-05-05T21:32:35Z |
‘This is serious business’: KCK police find nearly 6k fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is warning its community about the dangers of fentanyl after a recent discovery.
Police said a recent search warrant resulted in seizing “approximately 6,000 counterfeit prescription pills containing the deadly drug, fentanyl along with eight firearms and other drugs.”
A release stated the pills were made like those one might buy at a pharmacy, but they could contain lethal amounts of fentanyl.
ALSO READ: Family remembers daughter killed by fentanyl overdose
“So far in 2022, there have been 61 overdoses and 11 overdose deaths in Kansas City, Kansas alone,” the department stated. “This is serious business.”
Officers issued the following warning signs for when someone might be suffering from an overdose:
- A person’s lips immediately turning blue
- Gurgling sounds with breathing
- Stiffening of the body or seizure-like activity
- Foaming at the mouth
- Confusion or strange behavior before the person loses consciousness
ALSO READ: ‘Three boys lived, and Cooper did not’: Mother of teen who died of fentanyl overdose starts ‘keep clean’ campaign
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BELOIT, Wis., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 1st anniversary of its inaugural sold-out event where over 1,000 supporters attended in 2021, The Coalition for Canceled Priests (CFCP) is hosting a full-day conference, focused on the cancel culture of holy and faithful priests this year on June 23 and June 24, 2022.
"It says a great deal about the state of our Holy Church when over 1,000 faithful Catholics with only a two-week notice attended our inaugural event on June 24, 2021 in support of canceled priests," said Father John Lovell, co-founder of the CFCP. "It proved to us the amount of anger and sadness faithful Catholics have when priests are removed from ministry for actually standing up for the Magisterium. We have only seen support grow from there, which is why we knew we had to organize a full-day conference for our supporters."
Our anniversary conference, Finding Hope in the Desert, takes place on Friday, June 24th, 2022. It is preceded by a banquet on the evening of Thursday, June 23rd.
We're pleased to host Jesse Romero as the keynote speaker for the opening banquet. The full-day conference on Friday features canceled priests and prominent Catholic speakers, such as Dr. Peter Kwasniewski, Fr. James Altman, Liz Yore, Raymond De Souza, David Gray, and Dr. Janet Smith.
Tickets for the Friday conference are available at www.canceledpriests.org.
CFCP was formed in 2021 on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. Since its inception, priests throughout the United States and across the world have contacted the organization for both spiritual and temporal support.
The Coalition for Canceled Priests (CFCP) is dedicated to spiritually and materially supporting faithful priests who seek to return to active ministry after being unjustly canceled by their bishops. CFCP is lay-driven and relies upon prayer, fasting, and actions by an array of contributors who rigorously defend these priests and fight back against errant bishops. CFCP is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
For other questions or inquiries please email Contact@CanceledPriests.org or call 312-761-2149
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SOURCE Coalition for Canceled Priests | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/17/coalition-canceled-priests-is-hosting-1st-anniversary-conference/ | 2022-06-17T15:25:17Z |
International design competition honors effort to reduce single-use plastics in the workplace
LONDON and BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOO, the designers of premium products for brand-conscious companies, has won a prestigious 2022 Red Dot Award in Product Design for its stainless-steel-lined, toxin-free water bottle launched late last year. The customizable MOO Water Bottle represents the company's first expansion beyond paper products and is an attractive, long-lasting option for companies looking to promote their brand in a more planet-friendly way.
Launched in 1955, the Red Dot label has become one of the most sought-after marks of quality and innovative design in the world. This year's international jury scrutinized an unprecedented number of entries and awarded MOO, along with an elite group of design-focused companies, saying, "Thanks to the appealing branding options, this successful design concept promotes the use of sustainable water bottles in the workplace."
"Winning a Red Dot Design Award is a major moment for all of us," said Toby Hextall, MOO's director of industrial design. "When we set out to design this bottle, we only added what was useful, clever and made to last. It has been gratifying to create a more sustainable product that our customers love, and it is especially rewarding to be recognized by the Red Dot Jury for our efforts."
Known for innovating on the traditional business card, MOO has grown to be an international leader in customized print and product design for brands seeking premium yet accessible ways to promote their organization within the workplace, and out in the world. The MOO Water Bottle represents the company's focus on introducing higher quality, more sustainable products to the branded merchandise category, which has ballooned with an overwhelming amount of cheap, disposable, plastic options over the years.
"The world of branded merchandise is full of low-quality, low-utility products, many of which will end up in the back of a drawer, cupboard or worse, in a landfill or the ocean," said Richard Moross, founder and CEO of MOO. "We want to help brands, and in turn their employees and customers, recognize that one important way to create a more sustainable future is through great design choices that stand the test of time. The MOO Water Bottle is an elegant, long-lasting alternative to single-use plastics and is an ideal product for businesses to promote both their brand and their values."
MOO's design team will celebrate this momentous achievement at the Red Dot Gala in Essen, Germany on June 20. To learn more about MOO's Water Bottles and customization options, visit here.
About MOO
MOO, designers of premium, customized products for brand-conscious companies, is headquartered in London with US offices in Boston, Denver and Lincoln, RI. Launched in 2006, MOO helps brands of all sizes look their best by combining accessible design and high-quality products with sophisticated printing and move-mountains customer service. The company has grown to be the trusted choice of millions of customers in more than 190 countries. For more information, visit moo.com and follow @MOO on Instagram and Twitter and MOO.com on Facebook.
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Report: Man threatens to ‘shoot up’ a Burger King over incorrect order
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. (WDTV/Gray News) - A man in West Virginia was arrested after he reportedly made threats to a Burger King restaurant when he received an incorrect order last month.
According to a criminal complaint, officers were called to a Burger King on April 29 to speak with an assistant manager who told them about an incident that occurred on April 28 with a man and woman who had received a wrong order from the fast-food restaurant.
WDTV reports the assistant manager told officers the man, later identified as 28-year-old Eric Phares, called the restaurant and said he was “going to shoot the establishment up with his AK-47.”
Authorities said the restaurant’s owner also shared surveillance video that showed an employee taking food out to Phares. As the employee walked back to the restaurant, he appeared to argue with Phares.
The 28-year-old then allegedly walked toward his vehicle, opened the door and pulled out what appeared to be an AK-47 type of rifle, and pointed it toward the establishment before getting back into his car, according to the police report.
Officers said they called Phares about the incident, and he reportedly became irate before handing the phone to his wife, who denied a gun was involved.
According to the report, Phares was in the call’s background, saying he does not own an AK-47, and had called Burger King to apologize for the altercation.
When officers interviewed the employee in the video, he confirmed that an argument took place and saw Phares pull out a black item from his vehicle but could not determine what it was, according to authorities.
Police said they took Phares into custody and booked him into the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Copyright 2022 WDTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/21/report-man-threatens-shoot-up-burger-king-over-incorrect-order/ | 2022-05-21T02:29:43Z |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dodge first among mass-market brands for third consecutive year – only domestic brand ever to achieve such a streak
- Ram takes second place in mass-market segment for third straight year; reverses 2019 order of finish when it placed first, just ahead of Dodge
- Ram 1500 claims top honors for third straight year among large light-duty pickups
- All-new Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer earn top spots in their respective segments
- Jeep® brand's 15-point surge in APEAL index largest improvement of any mass-market brand
Dodge further extends its dominance as a compelling favorite, claiming top spot among mass-market brands for the third straight year, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study™.
On the heels of identical successes in 2021 and 2020, Dodge also becomes the first domestic brand to capture the No. 1 mass-market ranking three years in a row.
Ram reprises its second-place performances in 2021 and 2020 in the mass-market segment, anchored by the Ram 1500's third consecutive win as best large light-duty pickup.
Including Ram's first-place finish ahead of Dodge in 2019, these latest results mark the fourth consecutive year the brands have owned the top two spots in the APEAL Study's mass-market rankings.
"We don't just design, engineer, build and sell function," says U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. "We instill our vehicles with character that enriches the lives of our customers every day. So, it's immensely satisfying to see our products resonate with such consistency."
APEAL rates the emotional bond between customers. This is determined from customer feedback about a range of vehicle attributes, from ingress and egress, to driving comfort, during the first three months of ownership.
The feedback is then aggregated on an overall 1,000-point APEAL index.
Dodge and Ram were rated 882 and 863, respectively. The Jeep® brand's total was 845, up 15 points from last year for the largest surge of any mass-market marque, and good for a climb to eighth position from 15th.
The Jeep brand benefited most from the all-new Grand Wagoneer, which earned top honors among large premium SUVs, and the all-new Wagoneer, which claimed first place among large SUVs.
"The reception given these stylish, tech-rich vehicles is another clear indication of the alignment between customer demands and our product-development process," Kommor says. "And we are not letting up on the throttle."
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
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Landmark installation located at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv will be the first wave-powered energy station connected to Israel's energy grid.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company") announced today that it has officially commenced test runs of its newly installed wave energy pilot project at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The EWP-EDF One project is executed in collaboration and co-funding from EDF Renewables IL and the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as "Pioneering Technology."
The real-conditions testing was initiated in July 2022 with the purpose of examining the operation of the mechanical and hydraulic subsystems of the project. During the testing, the Eco Wave Power floaters were lowered to the water and tested for the very first time, resulting in a green light for the next phases of the project, which will include grid connection and testing of the overall system, to be followed by full operation.
Once testing and final works are completed including the grid-connection, the Company will have an official launch of its power station.
"Lowering the floaters into the water for the very first time was an exciting moment for our team. It is incredible to witness a technology that starts from sketches and calculations to an actual soon-to-be grid connected wave energy project. We are now working hard to ensure that the EWP-EDF One pilot project will be functioning and operating at optimum levels," said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.
"We are pleased with the results of our very first real-conditions test run," said David Leb, Founder and Board Member of Eco Wave Power. "We are looking forward to the completion of the grid connection works by the Israeli Electric Company ("IEC"), which will enable us to start providing clean, renewable electricity to Israel's national grid through the power of the waves."
On August 1st, 2022, Eco Wave Power's engineering team met with representatives from the Israeli Electric Company (IEC) to coordinate the next steps for the actual grid connection works.
Once connected to the grid, the EWP-EDF One wave energy pilot project will be the first time in the history of Israel that electricity produced by the power of the waves will be officially transmitted to Israel's national electric grid.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
The Company is currently finalizing the construction of its grid connected project in Israel, with co-investment from the Israeli Energy Ministry, which recognized the Eco Wave Power technology as "Pioneering Technology" and will soon commence the installation of its newest pilot in AltaSea's premises in the Port of Los Angeles. The Company also holds concession agreements for commercial installations in Europe and has a total projects pipeline of 327.7MW.
Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's American Depositary Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com.
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SOURCE EWPG Holding AB (publ) | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/eco-wave-power-commences-real-conditions-test-runs-its-newest-ewp-edf-one-wave-energy-project-jaffa-port-israel/ | 2022-08-04T15:03:27Z |
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of HUMBL, LLC (OTC: HMBL) and/or the Company's unregistered digital asset (sold as BLOCKS Exchange Traded Index ("ETXs") on various cryptocurrency exchanges) between November 1, 2020 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Humbl securities and/or the Company's ETXs 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 Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 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 July 19, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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 violated provisions of the Exchange Act by making false and misleading statements concerning the Company's growth prospects, technological advancements, international partnerships, and financial benefits for Humbl common stock and digital asset investors, as well as using selectively timed announcements to keep Humbl stock price high so that Company insiders could sell off their holdings into artificially created volume. The complaint also alleges that defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling its unregistered securities (BLOCK ETX digital assets) to investors.
To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 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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Legal expert says Supreme Court abortion ruling will cause “increased schism between states”
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. States will get to decide their own laws surrounding abortion.
Paul Schiff Berman is George Washington University law professor, and former Supreme Court clerk for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Schiff Berman said, “There will be increasing tensions as women try to go from one state to another to have an abortion.”
With Friday’s ruling states will now decide abortion bans and restrictions. The Associated Press reports bans are expected in roughly half of the states.
Schiff Berman said, “I think we will see an increased schism between states that want to clamp down on all abortion rights and those states that see themselves as sanctuaries for those who are seeking an abortion.”
Schiff Berman questions whether the 14th Amendment’s right to travel between states will prevent laws that criminalize traveling for an abortion. He said potential laws, “Could violate the right to travel. But we don’t know. And so those are the kinds of questions that are going to play out.”
According to the AP, abortion clinics in Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, and West Virginia stopped performing abortions after Friday’s ruling because of each state’s laws.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — An abortion provider plans to move its four Texas clinics, including one in Austin, to New Mexico in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
According to a GoFundMe set up by Whole Woman’s Health, the organization explained “our patients need a Whole Woman’s Health to go to now that Texas has cruelly taken away this basic healthcare need,” but it needs money to relocate.
The Texas Tribune reported in early July the Texas Supreme Court ruled the state can enforce its abortion ban from 1925, meaning abortion providers could face fines and lawsuits if they perform the procedure. This decision overruled a Harris County district judge who temporarily blocked the old law from taking effect.
Whole Woman’s Health said the funds raised would help pack up the clinics, “buy and renovate a building, relocate and hire staff, and set up licenses and certifications in New Mexico.” As of Wednesday morning, just over $12,000 had been gathered out of the organization’s $750,000 goal.
Other than establishing its first clinic in Austin in 2003, Whole Woman’s Health expanded to have locations in McAllen, Fort Worth and McKinney.
“Opening a brick and mortar clinic site in New Mexico, where we already offer Virtual Services, will allow us to provide first and second trimester abortions to people from Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and elsewhere in the South where safe, legal abortion care is restricted,” Whole Woman’s Health wrote online.
Texas also has a trigger law that bans the majority of abortions, but it’s not expected to take effect for about two months or longer. That’s because the trigger ban is set to take effect 30 days after a judgment is issued from the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. SCOTUS has only so far issued its opinion. | https://cw33.com/news/abortion-provider-plans-to-relocate-texas-clinics-to-new-mexico/ | 2022-07-06T16:57:40Z |
Gabby Petito’s family files claim alleging police failed her
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gabby Petito’s family on Monday notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend. The fight happened weeks before authorities say the boyfriend killed her while the couple was on a cross-country van trip.
The notice of claim contends police in the tourist town of Moab missed signs that Petito was the victim of domestic violence at the hands of Brian Laundrie on Aug. 12, 2021. The officers ultimately allowed the couple to leave after requiring them to spend a night apart.
Police body camera video from that day showing Petito, 22, visibly upset was widely viewed as the investigation unfolded and raised questions about whether a different police response could have prevented her death.
“If the officers had been properly trained and followed the law, Gabby would still be alive today,” said attorney James McConkie in a statement announcing the filing of the notice of claim.
Notices of claims are required before people can sue government entities, and the family’s claim said that the lawsuit will seek $50 million in damages.
Moab officials did not immediately respond to phone and email messages Monday seeking comment about the claim.
Petito was reported missing a month after that traffic stop, and her strangled body was discovered on Sept. 19 on the edge of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Laundrie, 23, later killed himself in Florida after being named the only person of interest in her death. Petito and Landrie were originally from Long Island, New York.
The search for Petito drew worldwide attention, spurring amateur sleuths to scour social media for clues. It also brought scrutiny of authorities and the news media, both of which have been criticized for focusing more attention on missing white women than on women of color.
Earlier this year, an independent investigation found that police in Moab made “several unintentional mistakes” when they came across Petito and Laundrie.
In the report, police said it was very likely that Petito “was a long-term victim of domestic violence, whether that be physically, mentally, and/or emotionally.”
Laundrie killed himself in a Florida swamp, leaving behind a notebook that authorities said contained a confession.
Petito’s mother, Nichole Schmidt, spoke about her daughter last week while announcing a $100,000 donation from the Gabby Petito Foundation to partner with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help others survive turbulent and violent relationships.
Schmidt told The Associated Press in an interview last week that she still has many unanswered questions about what went wrong.
“Looking back, I didn’t really see any signs. I think the only two people that will ever know what happened in that relationship was Gabby and Brian. And we can guess and we can make assumptions, but we don’t really know what happened,” she added. “Most likely the scenario ended that way because something was happening for a while.”
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Intel’s investment in Ohio a big win for jobs for middle America
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Ohio Friday for the groundbreaking of the Intel plant just outside of Columbus.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Semiconductor chips made in America are set to take on a new meaning for our nation’s manufacturing sector when President Joe Biden visits Ohio Friday to promote the CHIPS and Science Act.
President Biden says the legislation will help boost America’s semiconductor chip production by supporting the manufacturing of chips that can be used in a wide range of products including smartphones, appliances, and vehicles.
Biden plans on highlighting the legislation while attending the groundbreaking of the new intel semiconductor facility outside Columbus, Ohio.
“I love seeing jobs come to the Midwest,” said Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers.
Timmons says the coronavirus pandemic not only amplified the need for semiconductor chips to be made in America, but it hurt our nation’s manufacturing workforce which was already struggling in Ohio.
“When something of this magnitude comes to an area that you have this tremendous amount of people who want to work, who are willing to work, and who have a lot of talents to give to this country. It’s pretty rewarding,” said Timmons.
The president’s visit to Ohio comes one month after he signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law.
After the signing on August 9, Gray’s Washington News Bureau spoke with Ohio Minority Leader Allison Russo.
“Obviously with the Intel plant coming to central Ohio, we’re talking thousands of construction jobs, thousands of on-site jobs, plus all the jobs that are going to happen in the surrounding communities and really throughout the state,” said Russo.
While in Ohio, the president is also expected to discuss the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Friday’s visit will be the president’s third trip to Ohio this year to promote either infrastructure of manufacturing jobs following his visits in May and February earlier this year.
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Family gives update on woman mauled by dogs, says ‘prayers are working’
ABBEVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray news) – A South Carolina woman continues to fight for her life at a local hospital after being attacked by three dogs, including two pit bulls, last month.
The Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office said Kyleen Waltman was viciously attacked outside of a home in Abbeville County on March 21.
WHNS reports she was walking from a friend’s home to her mother’s house when the attack happened.
She had to be airlifted to a medical facility. Both arms were amputated and part of her colon was removed after the attack. She may have to have her esophagus removed as well, her family said.
Waltman has been sedated so she doesn’t aggravate her spinal cord by trying to move, but family members said she was fully awake Monday and was told about the injuries to her arms.
Family members said the news gave her a lot of anxiety, so she was sedated again.
“The Lord has brought her this far for a reason. Her story is not done... She’s still fighting. Prayers are working and she’s healing slowly,” Waltman’s sister, Shenna Green, wrote in an update on GoFundMe.
Waltman was scheduled to get a prosthetic on her right arm. However, according to her family, doctors had to remove her arm to her shoulder due to an infection detected.
The woman’s sister said Waltman is a mother of three and recently became a grandmother.
“She just found out she’s a grandma and she can’t even hold the grandbaby,” Green said. “That’s going to be devastating.”
The dogs in the attack were seized by Abbeville County Animal Control, and police said their investigation remains ongoing.
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COPPELL, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Costar Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC Markets Group: CSTI) announced today that the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on September 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time at its corporate headquarters located at 101 Wrangler Drive, Suite 201, Coppell, Texas 75019. The Company also announced that it has set the close of business on August 10, 2022 as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at the annual meeting.
The Company anticipates mailing its proxy statement to stockholders on or around August 25, 2022 which will include a description of the matters to be considered at the annual meeting. Stockholders may also obtain a copy of the 2022 proxy statement when it is available, as well as other information concerning the Company, at www.costartechnologies.com.
About Costar Technologies, Inc.
Costar Technologies, Inc. develops, designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of security solution products including surveillance cameras, lenses, digital video recorders and high-speed domes. The Company also develops, designs, and distributes industrial vision products to observe repetitive production and assembly lines, thereby increasing efficiency by detecting faults in the production process. Headquartered in Coppell, Texas, the Company's shares currently trade on the OTC Markets Group under the ticker symbol "CSTI". Costar was ranked as the 40th largest company in a&s magazine's Security 50 for 2020. Security 50 is an annual ranking by the magazine of the world's largest security manufacturers in the areas of video surveillance, access control and intruder alarms, based on sales revenue.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's ability to grow revenue and earnings, that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to risks related to the ability to diversify business across vertical markets, secure new customer wins, and launch new products. You can often identify forward-looking statements by words such as "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "expect," "predict," "potential," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, but they involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risks and uncertainties.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable laws.
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K-9 Carla helps apprehend 3 Nebraskans after drugs found in traffic stop
BROWN CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Brown Co. K-9 Carla has been credited with the arrest of three Nebraskans after drugs were found during a traffic stop early Friday morning.
Around 1 a.m. on Friday, July 15, the Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office says a deputy-K-9 team stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 75 near 190th Rd. in which Randal Nicholson, 69, Sandy Nicholson, 61 and Linda Shiley, 42, all of Lincoln, Neb., were arrested.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that during the stop, K-9 Carla signaled to drugs in the vehicle which resulted in the arrest of the three Nebraska residents.
Officials said Randal was booked into the Brown Co. Jail for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia while Sandy was booked on possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Meanwhile, Shiley was booked for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.
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SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Jordan's jersey worn during game three of the 1997 National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference Finals is expected to sell for as much as $1 million at auction this July at Infinite Auctions. This jersey could possibly end up being the most valuable Jordan jersey ever sold, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to non-profit organizations that serve the homeless in the city of Chicago.
Highly desirable Jordan memorabilia has incredible investment potential as they continue to break previous records. For example, Michael Jordan's game worn North Carolina jersey sold for $1.38 million at auction in late 2021 after being sold for $63,500 back in 1999.
"This is a museum quality piece that has absolutely everything that a top tier collector could possibly desire, and more importantly a portion of the proceeds will help Chicago's homeless," said Marshall Perkins, CEO at Infinite Auctions.
The red road jersey is autographed by Jordan and is photo matched to a playoff game, which featured the Chicago Bulls versus the Miami Heat on May 24, 1997 where Jordan scored 34 points on his way to his 5th NBA title. Jordan's game jerseys from the 1996-97 season are highly desirable because they display the gold 50th anniversary NBA logoman, and they are very scarce as only a few have been photo match authenticated.
The jersey was obtained directly from the Chicago Bulls charity organization and is accompanied by a letter of origin from the Chicago Bulls along with additional game used and photo match authentication documents. The demand for sports memorabilia continues to rise along with values.
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1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House 1/6 committee is set to hear from the caretakers of American democracy — elections workers and local officials — who fended off Donald Trump’s pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, at times despite frightening personal attacks.
The hearings investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol resume Tuesday to probe Trump’s relentless effort to undo Joe Biden’s victory in the most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress. The pressure was fueled by the defeated president’s false claims of voter fraud which, the panel says, led directly to the riot at the Capitol.
Embattled Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduled to testify about Trump’s phone call asking him to “find 11,780″ votes that could flip the state to prevent Biden’s election victory.
Raffensperger, with his deputy Gabe Sterling and Arizona’s Republican state House Speaker Rusty Bowers, are scheduled to be key witnesses, along with Wandrea “Shay” Moss, a former Georgia election worker who, with her mother, have said they faced such severe public harassment from Trump allies they felt unable to live normal lives.
“I’m appalled at what I saw,” Bowers said of the hearings in an interview Monday with The Associated Press after arriving in Washington. “I think it illuminates something we need to see big time, and take stock of ourselves. And I hope it would sober us.”
The Tuesday hearing, the fourth by the panel this month, stems from its yearlong investigation into Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remain in power, a sprawling scheme that the chairman of the Jan. 6 committee has likened to an “attempted coup.”
Tuesday’s focus will review how Trump was repeatedly told his pressure campaign could potentially cause violence against the local officials and their families but pursued it anyway, according to a select committee aide. And it will underscore that fallout from Trump’s lies continues to this day, with elections officers facing ongoing public harassment and political challengers trying to take over their jobs.
While the committee cannot charge Trump with any crimes, the Justice Department is watching the panel’s work closely. Trump’s actions in Georgia are also the subject of a grand jury investigation, with the district attorney expected to announce findings this year.
“We will show during a hearing what the president’s role was in trying to get states to name alternate slates of electors, how that scheme depended initially on hopes that the legislatures would reconvene and bless it,” Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., told the Los Angeles Times on Monday.
Schiff, who will lead much of Tuesday’s session, said that the hearing will also dig into the “intimate role” the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, had in the plot to pressure Georgia state legislators and elections officials.
Raffensperger, Georgia’s top election official, rebuffed Trump’s request that he “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state — a request caught on tape during a phone call days before the Jan. 6 attack.
During the call, Trump repeatedly cited disproven claims of fraud and raised the prospect of a “criminal offense” if Georgia officials did not change the vote count. The state had counted its votes three times before certifying Biden’s win by a 11,779 margin.
The public testimony from Raffensperger comes weeks after he appeared before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether Trump and others illegally tried to intervene in the state’s 2020 election, and after Raffensperger beat a Trump-backed challenger in last month’s primary election.
Sterling, Raffensperger’s chief operating officer, became a notable figure in Georgia’s long post-election counting, and recounting, of the presidential ballots, with his regular updates often broadcast live to a divided nation. At one point, the soft-spoken Republican implored Americans to tone down the heated rhetoric.
“Death threats, physical threats, intimidation — it’s too much, it’s not right,” he said.
Bowers is expected to discuss the pressure he faced to overturn Arizona’s results — requests from Trump advisers that the Republican state leader on Monday called “juvenile.”
In an interview with the AP after arriving in Washington ahead of the hearing, Bowers said he is expected to be asked about a call with Trump during which lawyer Rudy Giuliani floated an idea to replace Arizona’s electors with those who would vote for Trump.
Bowers also revealed a second phone call with Trump in December 2020 that he said was mainly small talk, although Trump also referenced their first conversation.
Moss, who had worked for the Fulton County elections department since 2012, and her mother, Ruby Freeman, a temporary election worker, filed a defamation lawsuit in December 2021. Moss claimed conservative outlet One America News Network and Giuliani falsely spread allegations that she and her mother engaged in ballot fraud during the election. The case against OAN has since been dismissed with a settlement.
Both Bowers and Moss, along with Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the panel’s vice chair, were among recipients of this year’s John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage award “for their courage to protect and defend democracy.”
The select committee also plans Tuesday to untangle the elaborate “fake electors” scheme that was aimed at halting Biden’s election win. The plan sought to have representatives in as many as seven battlegrounds — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Mexico — sign certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Biden, had won their states.
Conservative law professor John Eastman, a lawyer for Trump, pushed the fake electors in the weeks after the election. Trump and Eastman convened hundreds of electors on a call on Jan. 2, 2021, encouraging them to send alternative slates from their states where Trump’s team was claiming fraud.
The fake electors idea was designed to set up a challenge on Jan. 6, 2021 when Congress met in joint session, with Vice President Mike Pence presiding over what is typically a ceremonial role to accept the states’ vote tallies. But the effort collapsed, as Pence refused Trump’s repeated demands that he simply halt the certification of Biden’s win — a power he believed he did not possess in his purely ceremonial role.
The committee says it will also show Tuesday that it has gathered enough evidence through its more than 1,000 interviews and tens of thousands of documents to connect the varying efforts to overturn the election directly to Trump. At least 20 people in connection with the fake electors scheme were subpoenaed by the House panel.
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Anthony Nolte, Open Mortgage's CFO since 2019, will transition to Chief Legal Officer and lead the company's legal operations
AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Mortgage, a multi-channel mortgage lender dedicated to empowering the dream of homeownership, has selected Brenda Hedeen, CPA, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to spearhead the firm's finance and accounting operations. Anthony Nolte, Open Mortgage's CFO and legal counsel since 2019, has been appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Legal Officer.
"With her impressive skillset in financial planning and analysis, as well as her affinity for passionate and fearless leadership, Brenda's addition to Open Mortgage will ensure the acceleration of our current momentum of success," said Scott Gordon, Founder and CEO of Open Mortgage. "Tony's diligent service has led the company through a season of rapid growth and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we move into the next phase of expansion, his more than 30 years of leadership experience in legal, compliance and finance will continue to be invaluable to our legal infrastructure."
As a member of the chief executive team, Hedeen will report directly to Open Mortgage President Joe Stephenson and will leverage her extensive background in analysis and fiscal planning to create a robust company-wide analytical infrastructure and implement comprehensive financial management standards. Staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, she will lead her department to success by ensuring they have the resources and training needed to perform their duties, as well as work cross-functionally across departments to achieve the financial goals of the organization.
"After much deliberation and following an extensive search to fill the CFO position, Brenda stood out for her impeccable record of notable business impact and ability to empower high performance and professional development among her team," said Stephenson. "Her results-driven approach and collaborative leadership style will allow Open Mortgage to further optimize a data-based financial framework that advances the company's business strategy."
Most recently, Hedeen served as On Q Financial, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to working for On Q Financial, Hedeen was promoted to CFO of Mann Mortgage, LLC from her previous positions as Assistant CFO and Controller. Additionally, she has held roles in private and public accounting where her career growth was powered by a keen eye for optimization. Hedeen is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earned her master's in accounting from Stetson University and a bachelor's in accounting at Baker College, online.
The appointments of Hedeen to CFO and Nolte to Chief Legal Officer come during increased company expansion and following multiple additions to the Open Mortgage executive and senior leadership team in the past two years. These include President Joe Stephenson, Chief Compliance Officer Andrea Easter, Chief Revenue Officer Scott Harkless and the selection of several Senior Vice Presidents in the Marketing, Human Resources and Forward Operations divisions.
About Open Mortgage
Open Mortgage is a multi-channel mortgage lender. At Open Mortgage, we believe that better is possible, and we are constantly striving to bring a better mortgage experience for everyone. We are committed to helping families purchase homes. Founded in 2003, Open Mortgage is headquartered in Austin, TX and has retail locations nationwide. For additional information, visit openmortgage.com.
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Celebrating CBD in a very big way, FAB CBD offers 35% off site wide, for two days only.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is National CBD Day, and the folks at FAB CBD are ready for it. Included in the celebration is a deep discount of 35% on all products, including two new items on their top-quality roster. But first, a little bit about the day that's being observed.
The federal government defined hemp in 2018 as a legal plant that is distinct from marijuana, due to the incredibly low levels of THC in it (less than .03%). Therefore, hemp-based products like CBD oil no longer fell under national anti-drug laws. Since that time, CBD has developed into a highly popular and well-known ingredient in oils, creams, gummies, capsules, and more. FAB CBD is a major player in the industry and loves to have a big event in celebration of the hemp compound that they built their company around.
Shop the CBD Day Sale– 35% Off Storewide.
The new Complete Cannabinoid™ Softgel is a great reason to shop this sale. A few things set this full spectrum capsule apart from what other brands are doing. First, it contains equal parts CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBC, which is almost unheard of in the current CBD market. Second, it is made with cassava root rather than gelatin, making the softgel accessible to vegetarians and vegans in addition to the rest of the population. Customers are raving about how easy the softgels are to swallow or to carry with them on the go, and they love having a taste-free option in their CBD regimen.
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Another new product in the FAB CBD store is an unflavored CBD+CBG Oil. This popular and potent 2400mg oil was previously only available in mint and citrus but can now be experienced with the natural flavor of hemp. An expertly balanced 1:1 ratio of CBD and CBG shines in this robust full spectrum blend, establishing a gold standard for tinctures in the CBD industry.
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Effective today, customers can shop all products for up to 35% off storewide. The sale lasts until August 10th, using the code: CBDDAY.
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SUNRISE, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a leading provider in contract healthcare staffing services, received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for the eighth consecutive time. The biannual certification process included an on-site evaluation of the staffing firm's competency, proficiency, and commitment to standards of service. By meeting The Joint Commission's rigorous performance standards, MedPro maintains its position as a leader in the contract healthcare staffing industry.
"We hold ourselves to the highest standard," said Liz Tonkin, President, MedPro Healthcare Staffing. "This recertification is a testament of our commitment and dedication to our healthcare professionals and the quality care they provide patients at the facilities we serve across the country."
MedPro Healthcare Staffing has placed thousands of healthcare professionals in positions throughout the United States. The Gold Seal of Approval certification program was first established in 2004 and is considered a proven framework for measuring and improving internal organizational processes.
The Joint Commission is a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. Founded in 1951, this independent, not-for-profit organization is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Joint Commission seeks to improve health care by inspiring healthcare organizations to provide safe and effective care at the highest quality and value.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States and provides certification of more than 1,700 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
Founded in 1983, MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission-certified provider of temporary and contract healthcare staffing services to acute care and laboratory facilities across the United States. Located in Sunrise, Florida, MedPro employs over 200 corporate employees. For more information, please contact Stacey Edwards at (954) 228.7534 or www.medprostaffing.com
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Biden order aims to punish captors of Americans held abroad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing the flow of information to families of Americans detained abroad and at imposing sanctions on the criminals, terrorists or government officials who hold them captive.
It is unclear if the new order will result in bringing home more Americans jailed in foreign countries, but senior Biden administration officials who previewed the action to reporters said they regard it as an important way to raise the cost of hostage-taking and to punish captors.
The executive order is being announced as the administration faces criticism from some families over a perceived lack of creativity and aggressiveness in getting their loved ones home. It also comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
The action relies on a section of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act — named after a retired FBI agent who vanished in Iran 15 years ago and is now presumed dead — that authorizes the president to impose sanctions, including visa revocations, on people believed to be involved in the wrongful detention of Americans.
In this case, officials said, that could apply to government officials or to criminals or terrorists unaffiliated with a government. Since sanctions may not always help facilitate a jailed American’s release — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, for instance, has proceeded despite a wave of economic sanctions from Western allies — such punishment is expected to be used judiciously, according to one official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
Another element of the order will direct federal agencies to do better at sharing information and intelligence with families of detainees about the latest status of their case and efforts to get their loved one home.
In addition, the State Department is adding a new risk indicator to its country-specific travel advisories to warn travelers about nations where there’s believed to be an elevated risk of detention.
The department already uses foreign travel risk indicators for categories including crime, health and kidnapping. Officials said the new risk indicator, marked as “D” for detention, will be applied at least initially to the following countries: Burma, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela.
Relatives of jailed Americans are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week for the unveiling of a mural to honor the detainees. Administration officials would not say whether Biden would meet with the families.
Jonathan Franks, a spokesman for the Bring Our Families Home Campaign, a group that advocates for the interests of hostages and detainees, said in a statement that the “families continue to await a reply to their requests for meetings with President Biden.”
Franks said that rather than engaging with the families in a meaningful way, “the White House is taking executive action to direct itself to follow existing law.”
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMPEL BioSolutions today announces a breakthrough in precision and personalized medicine that could modernize the way doctors treat patients across a wide variety of diseases including autoimmunity, infectious disease and cancer. Revealed at the Precision Medicine World Conference in Silicon Valley California, the first-in-class platform technology utilizes RNA analytics and machine learning to characterize an individual's gene expression and provide clinical decision support to physicians for treatment options for their patients. The technology, only a concept for the last few years, is being utilized to launch a portfolio of 10+ clinical tests over the next five years to provide decision support for diseases that affect more than 50 million Americans.
AMPEL's innovative machine learning approach, which is now ready to be developed as a clinical decision support biomarker test, could greatly impact health care by allowing physicians to identify the cause of patient disease symptoms and select appropriate treatment more precisely. AMPEL's approach is sufficiently sensitive to detect early signs of disease and group patients by the severity of their condition. The application of AMPEL's technology is already assisting 15+ pharmaceutical companies in drug development and clinical trials.
Patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases often suffer from unpredictable disease activity that impacts daily activities like work and family life. Since unpredictable symptoms often result in trips to the Emergency Room, the ability to predict worsening disease and systemic involvement with routine testing has important health care and health economics implications. AMPEL expects to bring it's first two products to market in the next few years, LuGENE® blood test for Lupus and DermaGENE® skin biopsy test for Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Scleroderma and Lupus. In addition, AMPEL's CovGENE® blood test that predicts how severe a disease course a COVID patient may experience and may be applicable to "long COVID" is ready for licensing/co-development with a company already offering COVID diagnostic testing.
Paired with AMPEL's pipeline of tools to analyze very large and complex clinical datasets ("Big Data"), AMPEL's Genomic Platform technology with machine learning is a significant step towards implementing routine testing to monitor disease activity and provide decision support for treatment based on a patient's gene expression. This will transform the way doctors treat patients by using the information gathered by the lab test and analyzed by machine learning to diagnose, characterize the precise molecular abnormalities and treat diseases before damage begins, saving patients from pain and inconvenience of diseases that otherwise drastically affect their lives.
Pharmaceutical companies test drugs in clinical trials and face the challenge of enrolling patients that have the best potential to respond to the treatment being tested. Enrolling the "wrong" patients can result in trial failure, often leading to cancellation of a drug's development towards FDA approval that may have benefit in a sub-group of the overall patient population. AMPEL's technology helps pharmaceutical companies proactively identify the patients most likely to respond to specific treatments, thereby helping improve outcomes in clinical trials and quality of life for patients in need. AMPEL's Pharma work was highlighted by Dr. Peter Lipsky at the Precision Medicine World Conference in a panel discussing the use of machine learning in clinical trial patient selection and outcome prediction and by Dr. Amrie Grammer at a Google-Reuters webinar focused on machine learning approaches to select the right patient for the right trial at the right time.
Dr. Peter Lipsky, AMPEL Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Medical Officer: "It is very gratifying to see a concept develop into a reality that can help patients. When we began some years ago we thought that analyzing gene expression data could subset patients effectively and allow the molecular profile of each patient to be used to help identify the best treatment for each individual. By applying novel machine learning approaches, we are now ready to launch our first application that we believe should be a major step toward providing patients with autoimmune diseases true precision medicine."
Dr. Amrie Grammer, AMPEL Co-Founder, President and CSO: ""Our team has developed a genomic platform technology with machine learning that supports clinical precision medicine tests that predict drug options based on gene expression. AMPEL is changing the paradigm of treatment in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. We are proud to be doing this work in Virginia and will continue to recruit talent and grow our business here."
Machine learning is an analytic technique to train computers to assess information and make predictions. AMPEL has used this approach in a novel way to train a computer to analyze data obtained from assessing a kind of "Big Data", namely that obtained by assessing gene expression information, to predict whether an individual living with lupus, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis or scleroderma is experiencing a flare in disease activity. Gene expression analysis examines the number and pattern of the genes expressed at a given moment and can provide insight into the entire spectrum of genomic abnormalities.
Many chronic diseases have unexpected flares that dramatically affect patient quality of life. Further, treatments for chronic disease have been developed based on a patient population as a group, so some individuals will respond differently or not at all to available treatments. For the past nine years, the scientists and clinicians at AMPEL have been working on ways to address this problem, by designing concepts to personalize treatments for an individual patient as opposed to a patient population. Peer reviewed publications confirm the practicality of AMPEL's concept, which are now in the commercialization phase.
AMPEL's initial focus was lupus but the test can be used for many autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. AMPEL's blood and tissue biopsy tests are prognostic and staging biomarkers that will provide decision support for their physician with the most appropriate drugs for the patient at that moment in time.
AMPEL BioSolutions is a precision medicine company commercializing a development pipeline of CLIA-certified gene expression tests for blood or tissue samples that provide clinical decision support by determining disease status, identifying molecular pathway and predicting drug options. AMPEL's technology is a cloud-based platform that hosts proprietary RNA analytic tools and machine learning algorithms covered by 25+ filed/pending patents and 80+ peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals. Disease Areas for AMPEL's precision medicine test portfolio include Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, Atopic Dermatitis, Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, Cardiovascular, Sjogren's Syndrome, ASD, Wellness, Lung Cancer and SARS-Cov2. AMPEL's technology covers over 95% of all known genes and AMPEL's exclusive curated database of >15,000 individual gene expression profiles with rich clinical information fuels machine learning predictions based on evidence. AMPEL BioSolutions was elected to the Coalition for 21st Century Precision Medicine in early 2022.
Media Contact: Amrie Grammer, amrie.grammer@ampelbiosolutions.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now.
Relevant Period: June 7, 2021 - Aug. 10, 2022
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The action is brought on behalf of purchasers of Lifestance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 IPO.
The complaint alleges that Lifestance's IPO Registration Statement failed to disclose that: (1) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) operating expenses increased as clients' in-person visits increased in response to lifting of lockdown orders; (3) physician burnout rate rose, driving physician retention well below 87% and necessitating additional costs to onboard new, albeit less productive, physicians, and (4) as a result of the foregoing, LifeStance's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the Registration Statement represented.
On Aug. 11, 2021, LifeStance reported Q2 2021 financial results. Management blamed the dismal results on increased physician turnover, admitting they saw this trend midway through Q2 2021, and explained that new hires would be less productive for up to six months.
On Nov. 8, 2021, LifeStance reported Q3 2021 financial results, disclosing "[c]linician retention [had] stabilized to approximately 80% annualized in the third quarter."
On Mar. 10, 2022, LifeStance reported FY 2021 financial results. Management admitted that three quarters of mental health patients prefer in-person services, "[w]hen COVID first emerged in 2020, our patient visits moved from 5% virtual to over 90% virtual within weeks," they expected a 50-50 mix of virtual to in-person services. Nonetheless, management said the company would reduce the number of planned brick & mortar facilities to be built.
At the time of the filing of the complaint, LifeStance shares have decreased more than 70% from the price the shares were sold at in the IPO.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving the Registration Statement failed to disclose material adverse trends adversely impacting LifeStance," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in LifeStance and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding LifeStance should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email LFST@hbsslaw.com.
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Summit to provide attendees with the latest sustainable approaches and ideas to support going back to school with Promethean solutions
SEATTLE, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean, a leading global education technology company, is hosting the Tech & Admin Summit on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT, to showcase how technology can better serve administrators, IT personnel, and schools regardless of the learning environments they are supporting.
The summit's keynote speaker, Ramsey Musallam, is a secondary science instructor at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California, and an adjunct professor of education at Sonoma State University and Concordia University. He develops and implements live and virtual inquiry-based STEM workshops for students and organizations across the country. His featured keynote will focus on using technology as a strategic classroom partner in designing learning environments grounded in inquiry fueled by student curiosity. The summit's featured speaker, Marlo Gaddis, is the chief technology officer for the Wake County Public School System. Her session will examine how to become a great digital leader by empowering others and supporting the learning, safety, and wellness of school staff, students, and parents.
For school administrators, the summit will explore the effective use of the Promethean ActivPanel, including edtech strategies, professional development resources, classroom tips and tricks, and shared successes to help throughout the school year. Attendees will gain a better understanding of what success can look like as they evaluate technology in their classrooms. For IT leaders, Promethean's field sales engineers will lead high-level sessions focused on the planning stages of Promethean technology implementation, managing devices, and sustainable support of these devices. These technical experts will also discuss how Promethean supports IT customers throughout the implementation journey. For more information on sessions and to register for the Tech & Admin Summit, click here.
About Promethean
Promethean is a leading education technology company working to transform the way the world learns and collaborates. From our founding in Blackburn, England, more than 25 years ago to our global operations in 22 countries today, we've continued to explore, innovate, and inspire—designing learning and collaboration tools that are built for breakthroughs. Our award-winning interactive display, ActivPanel, and lesson delivery software, ActivInspire and ClassFlow, were designed to engage students, connect colleagues, and bring out the brilliance in everyone. With headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and offices worldwide, Promethean is a subsidiary of the NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) group of companies. Visit us at PrometheanWorld.com.
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NOVI, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) recognized ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent electricity transmission company in the U.S., for its exemplary leadership in corporate conservation during the WHC Conservation Conference in Detroit on June 15. ITC received the 2022 WHC Gold Tier Program Award and WHC Forests Project Award for various projects at its corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich.
Encompassing 92 acres, ITC's corporate campus features a naturalized transmission corridor, diverse woodlands, open green space, wetlands, as well as a nature trail and a large pond. The campus is also home to a corridor demonstration and pollinator garden including native species, bluebird nesting boxes and bat roosting boxes. The grounds are maintained year-round under sustainable environmental principles utilizing native plantings, invasive species removal, wildlife trial cameras and annual flora and fauna surveys.
"Our work at ITC is focused on providing a greater grid for a greener future," said Mike McNulty, Environmental Manager at ITC. "That longstanding focus extends not only to our corporate campus, but is also evident throughout our entire footprint and how we build, operate and maintain our electric transmission systems. We're honored to be recognized by WHC."
With the addition of this year's WHC Awards, ITC now holds 14 WHC Conservation Certifications®. To date, ITC's certifications involve the restoration, creation, protection and enhancement of habitat and individual species management at sites across Michigan and Iowa. ITC has participated in the program since 2008.
ITC Holdings Corp. is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States. ITC provides transmission grid solutions to improve reliability, expand access to markets, allow new generating resources to interconnect to its systems and lower the overall cost of delivered energy. Through its regulated operating subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates high-voltage transmission infrastructure in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, and in development in Wisconsin. These systems serve a combined peak load exceeding 26,000 megawatts along 16,000 circuit miles of transmission line, supported by 700 employees and 1,000 contractors. ITC is based in Novi, Michigan. For further information visit WWW.ITC-HOLDINGS.COM. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. For further information visit WWW.FORTISINC.COM.
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30% Increase in Net Revenue, Driven by 61% Increase in Subscriber Revenue
MIAMI, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV) ("Hemisphere" or the "Company"), the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast and cable television and digital content platforms, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Hemisphere, Alan Sokol, said "We reported solid first quarter results, as we posted a 30% increase in net revenues. WAPA once again delivered strong results with growth in both advertising and retransmission revenues, and the channel has marked yet another quarter of market leading ratings. We have successfully expanded our distribution with launches on virtual MVPDS, including our recent launch on FuboTV and our launch on YouTube TV today, May 10, 2022. Subsequent to quarter end, Pantaya continued to grow its subscriber base, with currently over one million subscribers."
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Net revenues were $48.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, an increase of $11.2 million, or 30%, as compared to $37.6 million for the comparable period in 2021 due to an increase in our subscriber revenue. Subscriber revenue increased $12.3 million, or 61%, primarily due to the inclusion of Pantaya, as well as growth in retransmission revenue, offset in part by a decline in U.S. pay television subscribers. Advertising revenue was up slightly due to an increase in advertising revenue at WAPA, offset by a decrease in advertising revenue at our U.S. cable networks. Other revenue decreased $1.1 million driven by the timing of licensing of our content to third parties.
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022, were $54.5 million, an increase of 68%, as compared to $32.5 million for the comparable period in 2021. The increase is primarily due to the inclusion of Pantaya's expenses, primarily programming, marketing, streaming delivery, personnel costs, and third-party distribution fees, as well as higher non-cash charges related to the amortization of intangible assets, offset in part by expenses incurred in the prior year period in connection with the acquisition of Pantaya.
Net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. was $13.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to net income of $33.4 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a $30.1 million one-time non-cash gain recognized on the existing 25% equity interest in Pantaya upon the step acquisition of the remaining 75% equity interest on March 31, 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $15.7 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to investment in marketing and content at Pantaya, which is in growth and investment mode.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $251.6 million in debt and $37.3 million of cash. The Company's gross leverage ratio was approximately 6.8x, and net leverage ratio was approximately 5.8x.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company funded $0.3 million into Canal 1 and $1.4 million in capital expenditures.
The following tables set forth the Company's financial performance for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, as well as select financial data as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
The following table presents estimated cable television subscriber information (unaudited):
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Within Hemisphere's first quarter 2022 press release, Hemisphere makes reference to the non-GAAP financial measure, "Adjusted EBITDA." Whenever such information is presented, Hemisphere has complied with the provisions of the rules under Regulation G and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. When presenting Adjusted EBITDA, Hemisphere's management adds back (deducts) from net (loss) income attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., net income attributable to non-controlling interest, depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles, gain from FCC spectrum repack and other, other expense, net, loss (gain) on equity method investment activity, interest expense and other, net, transaction and non-recurring expenses, income tax (benefit) expense, and stock-based compensation. The specific reasons why Hemisphere's management believes that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors regarding Hemisphere's financial condition, results of its operations and cash flows has been provided in the Form 8-K filed in connection with this press release. A reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA can be found above in the table that sets forth Hemisphere's financial performance for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Proposed Transactions
On May 9, 2022, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for $7.00 per share in cash by a subsidiary of Gato Investments LP ("Gato"), a portfolio investment of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. ("Searchlight"). The offer price per share of common stock represents a premium of approximately 86% over Hemisphere's closing share price on May 6, 2022, the last trading day prior to announcement and a premium of approximately 63% over the 30-day volume weighted average share price for the period ended May 6, 2022. Upon completion of the transaction, Hemisphere will become a private company wholly-owned by Gato.
Concurrently with the entry into the definitive agreement with Gato, Hemisphere entered into a separate agreement to sell Pantaya, the leading Spanish language streaming platform in the U.S., to TelevisaUnivision in exchange for cash plus certain Puerto Rican radio assets including WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM currently owned by TelevisaUnivision. The TelevisaUnivision transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Hemisphere contemplates using the net cash proceeds from the TelevisaUnivision transaction to promptly prepay Hemisphere's outstanding senior secured term loans.
A special committee (the "Special Committee") of the Board of Directors of Hemisphere (the "Board"), comprised solely of independent and disinterested directors and advised by its own independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously recommended that the Board approve the transaction and determined it was in the best interests of Hemisphere and its disinterested shareholders. Acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, the members of the Board unanimously approved the transaction and recommends that shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.
The merger agreement includes a 30-day "go-shop" period expiring June 7, 2022, during which Hemisphere may actively solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals. There can be no assurances that the "go-shop" process will result in a superior proposal, and Hemisphere does not intend to communicate developments regarding the process unless and until Hemisphere determines that additional disclosure is required or desirable.
The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by Hemisphere stockholders, receipt of certain regulatory approvals and the consummation of the TelevisaUnivision transaction.
Conference Call
In light of the above proposed transactions, as is customary during the pendency of an acquisition, Hemisphere will not be hosting a conference call in conjunction with its first quarter 2022 earnings release. For further detail and discussion of our financial performance, please refer to our upcoming quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Hemisphere may contain certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of the Company by Gato, the impact of the acquisition of Pantaya on the Company's business and financial performance, Pantaya's subscriber growth prospects, the Company's business plans, and the U.S. Hispanic population growth. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words "targets," "plans," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "likely," "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "should," "would," "could," "might," "expect," "positioned," "strategy," "future," or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to change, and actual results may materially differ from those set forth in this press release due to certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause or contribute to changes in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to deterioration of general economic conditions, political instability, social unrest, and public health crises, such as the occurrence of a global pandemic like COVID-19, either nationally or in the local markets in which Hemisphere operates, Puerto Rico's uncertain political climate, as well as delays in the disbursement of earmarked federal funds on the local economy and advertising market, the effects of extreme weather and climate events on Hemisphere's business as well as Hemisphere's counterparties, customers, employees, third-party vendors and suppliers, changes in the distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, subscription and advertising video on demand, internet protocol television, mobile personal devices and personal tablets and their impact on advertising and affiliate revenue, short and long-term migration shifts in Puerto Rico, Hemisphere's ability to timely and fully recover proceeds under our insurance policies and Hemisphere's ability to successfully integrate acquired assets, in particular, Pantaya, and achieve anticipated synergies, statements relating to Hemisphere's future financial and operating results (including growth and earnings), plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. The foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements set forth in Hemisphere's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Hemisphere's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Hemisphere's actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We may also be faced with unforeseen risks and uncertainties related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Gato. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental or regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction that could reduce the anticipated benefits of or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction; (2) risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing (including the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or the necessary approvals of the Company's stockholders) in the anticipated timeframe or at all; (3) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company's common stock; (4) disruption from the proposed transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships, including retaining and hiring key personnel and maintaining relationships with the Company's customers, vendors and others with whom it does business; (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction agreement entered into in connection with the proposed transaction; (6) risks related to disruption of management's attention from the Company's ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (7) significant transaction costs; (8) the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction or unfavorable results from currently pending litigation and proceedings or litigation and proceedings that could arise in the future; (9) other business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; (10) the ability to meet expectations regarding the timing and completion of the proposed transaction; (11) information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity, malware or ransomware attacks; and (12) changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Hemisphere undertakes no obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
About Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (HMTV) is the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high-growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading television, streaming and digital content platforms. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hemisphere owns and operates five leading U.S. Hispanic cable networks, two Latin American cable networks, the leading broadcast television network in Puerto Rico, the leading Spanish-language subscription streaming service in the U.S., a Spanish-language content distribution company and has an ownership interest in a leading broadcast television network in Colombia.
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(NEXSTAR) – Summer is here and with it comes wedding season. And with wedding season comes another difficult task: gift-giving.
“Weddings are one of the few social conflicts or social events where, when we receive an invitation, it creates an obligation of a guest, regardless of whether you go,” explained Lizzie Post, co-president and author at the Emily Post Institute, an organization focused on providing etiquette advice.
If you don’t have a knack for gift-giving or a reasonable registry to work off of, bringing the perfect gift for the newlyweds may be a challenge. Record-breaking inflation may even add to the pressure: A 2020 survey by The Knot, a wedding planning website, found the average guest spent $120 on a gift in 2019.
Post, too, acknowledged that being invited to multiple weddings in the same year can “start to get taxing on people, especially during really hard financial times.”
“I’ve seen so many crazy registries. Like, you’re asking for thousand-dollar items.” Post told Nexstar. Among those registries was one in which there were no items under $75.
When it does come to giving a wedding gift, there are a few things you should know. First, whether you’re in the wedding party or a regular guest, there is no etiquette standard on how much you should spend on the gift. Instead, Post said, it should depend on your budget and comfort level. You also don’t need to stick to the registry.
“If you look at that registry and you’re not down with the items that are left on it, or everything is not within your budget, or you just start feeling really inspired elsewhere, it’s fine to go off-registry,” Post explained. “Registries are suggestions, they are not a checklist for the couple to obtain.”
For those putting together a wedding registry, Post suggested making it both accessible and inclusive. This means adding gifts that are more affordable for guests with tighter budgets. Some registries also allow guests to crowdfund contributions toward a larger item, or contribute to the honeymoon fund.
If you, as a wedding attendee, have a tighter budget, you may want to buy an off-registry gift for the happy couple, rather than give a gift card or cash. Smaller gift amounts, like $5 or $10, “tend to be better gifted,” Post explains.
If you aren’t attending the wedding, Post recommended sending “something that’s more of a token or an appreciation.”
There may, however, be some gifts you’d be better off avoiding.
“I do think that where people can get into trouble is when they really try to go for the shock and awe — especially the awe — factors,” Post explained. Instead, the gift should be focused on the couple. “You want to think about what are their interests, what are their joys in life, and what could you get?”
Ultimately, the gifts you choose to give are up to you — and likely dependent on the situation, Post said.
“It’s really up to your budget, what you choose to give, and also your comfort level.”
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors.
U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect May 8, while a lawsuit goes forward. The ruling was a victory for families and advocacy groups who challenged the first-of-its-kind law as an illegal intrusion into family and medical decisions. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey referred to the ruling as a “temporary legal roadblock.” Alabama’s state attorney general indicated he will appeal.
“This ruling means that parents of transgender children in Alabama will continue to be able to make the healthcare decisions that are best for their families. It is an extraordinary relief. Parents should not be punished for wanting to do what’s best for their kids,” said Jennifer Levi, director of the transgender rights project for GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act made it a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, to prescribe or administer gender-affirming medication to transgender minors to help affirm their new gender identity. The judge left in place another part of the law that banned gender-affirming surgeries for transgender minors, which doctors had testified are not done on minors in Alabama. He also left in place a provision that requires counselors and other school officials to tell parents if a minor discloses that they think they are transgender.
“We will continue fighting to protect Alabama’s children from these radical, unproven, life-altering drugs, despite this temporary legal road block,” Ivey said in a statement issued Saturday morning. “It is especially important while they are at such a vulnerable stage in life. We will continue to uphold our duty to ensure that children are free to grow up into the adults God intended them to be, even with today’s societal pressures and modern culture.”
A spokesman said Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is disappointed in the court’s decision “and is already working on filing an appeal in defense of the law.”
Four families with transgender children ranging in ages 12 to 17, had filed a lawsuit challenging the Alabama law as discriminatory, an unconstitutional violation of equal protection and free speech rights and an intrusion into family medical decisions. The U.S. Department of Justice joined the lawsuit seeking to overturn the law.
Burke — nominated to the court by former President Donald Trump in 2017 — ruled that Alabama had produced no credible evidence to show that transitioning medications are “experimental.”
He added that “the uncontradicted record evidence is that at least twenty-two major medical associations in the United States endorse transitioning medications as well-established, evidence-based treatments for gender dysphoria in minors.” He noted testimony from a mother who said she feared her child would commit suicide if she lost access to the medications.
“Enjoining the Act upholds and reaffirms the ‘enduring American tradition’ that parents — not the states or federal courts — play the primary role in nurturing and caring for their children,” Burke wrote in the opinion.
Jeff Walker of Auburn, Alabama, told The Associated Presss on Saturday that the ruling “took a lot of weight off our shoulders.” The Walker family is not one of the plaintiffs in the case but said they had been scrambling to figure out how to continue care for their 15-year-old daughter, Harleigh, and if they needed to move to another state.
Harleigh Walker said the decision was a “huge stress relief.”
The legislation was part of a wave of bills in Republican-controlled states regarding transgender minors, but was the first to levy criminal penalties against the doctors who provide the medications. In Arkansas, a judge blocked a similar law before it took effect.
Dr. Morissa Ladinsky, a pediatrician who founded a Birmingham medical team that treats children with gender dysphoria, said the decision was a, “huge relief for transgender children and their families.”
“The court’s decision recognizes that this is well established care that has been endorsed by 22 major medical associations. This decision will ensure transgender children in Alabama, and beyond, can continue to receive this evidence-based well-known life-saving care,” she said.
More than 20 medical and mental health organizations urged Burke to block the law.
Fifteen states filed a brief in the case in support of Alabama’s law.
The state attorney general’s office argued that the use of the medications is unsettled science, and thus the state has a role in regulation to protect children. During a court hearing before Burke, state attorneys argued European countries take a more conservative approach to the medications. Alabama lawmakers, who approved the bill this spring, said decisions on the medications should wait until adulthood. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/transgender-medication-law-in-alabama-blocked-by-judge/ | 2022-05-14T17:40:54Z |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced Amy Strecker as president, Duke Energy Foundation. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
Strecker will focus on Duke Energy's enterprisewide philanthropic strategy that creates positive outcomes for the company and the communities it serves as well as employee engagement programs. In addition, she will provide Charlotte-specific philanthropic stakeholder engagement support.
"Our long-term success is deeply intertwined with the health and well-being of the communities we serve," said Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy's chief sustainability and philanthropy officer. "Amy has deep expertise in philanthropic giving and has done a great job helping to align our philanthropy with issues affiliated with the clean energy transition. I'm excited to see how she will continue to advance this work for our employees, customers and communities."
Last fall, the Duke Energy Foundation shared how it was focusing on topics that were important to the business and that would deliver the best outcomes for the communities it serves. The holistic approach was based on stakeholder feedback and includes three pillars: vibrant economies, climate resiliency and justice, equity and inclusion.
Strecker joined the company in 2010 and most recently led the company's North Carolina philanthropy. Before joining Duke Energy, she worked in public policy, focusing on affordable higher education, and was an English teacher with Teach for America.
"Duke Energy is a purpose-driven company, and I'm thrilled to continue working on the strategy that supports the vitality of our local communities," said Strecker.
Strecker starts her new role on Sept. 1 and will be based in Charlotte.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation contributes more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts, and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the foundation can be found at duke-energy.com/foundation.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Successful journey: Lake Center sprinter Medgine Wojton adds two more All-Ohio finishes
Medgine Wojton raised the bar for future Lake Center Christian track and field athletes.
If they follow her lead, they also may experience the nice views she had on the awards podium at the state meet.
Wojton finished her career Saturday with two more Division III All-Ohio finishes. She came in third in 200-meter dash in 25.49 seconds and fifth in the 100 in 12.33. She also made all-state in both events last year.
The past two years and the journey Wojton took to get here will be remembered by her for a long time.
Wojton was born in Haiti and lived in an orphanage with her sister Rose. They were adopted by Jeff and Brenda Wojton six years ago.
A breakthrough junior season put Wojton on a fast track to the 2021 state meet. In addition to qualifying for the 100 and 200, she also ran on the Tigers' 400 and 800 relays.
"My freshman year I wasn't really that fast," Wojton said. "Then COVID hit, and I didn't get to run.
"Last year I was just very happy when I made it."
Wojton was trying to become the first state champion in Lake Center history. Jenae Linville came the closest in 2013 when she was runner-up in the discus.
There was no title and no regrets.
"My goals were to get on the podium and to try to run faster than I usually do," Wojton said. "The 100 was my best."
Wojton will have chances to make more great memories in the coming years. She signed a letter of intent to continue her track career at Ashland University.
Ashland recently completed its first season without head coach Jud Logan. The North Canton native and four-time Olympian died in January.
"My dad used to tell us about him," Wojton said. "I didn't know him that well, but I did meet him once. I really liked him. He's one of the reasons why I chose to go to Ashland."
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42Gears customers can continue to manage their upgraded iOS and iPadOS devices using its MDM suite
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 42Gears today announced that all its products are ready to offer zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. After the new version is released on September 12th, IT admins can continue to monitor and secure their upgraded iPhones and iPads effortlessly using SureMDM, 42Gears' flagship mobile device management solution.
The latest iOS and iPadOS version-16 comes with added features, some minor tweaks, and modifications that will improve the performance and overall experience of Apple devices. To stay relevant and align with the latest release, 42Gears is all set to help customers around the globe manage their iOS and iPadOS devices with its industry-leading device management solution.
"We want to support our customers every step of the way. By providing zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, we ensure that our customers don't have to think twice before updating to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. Our products will work as smoothly after the upgrade as they do now. As IT admins have a lot on their plates, we aim to make their lives a little easier by proactively ensuring that they don't have to worry about the new version not being supported by the device management solution they use," stated Prakash Gupta, co-founder and COO of 42Gears.
Customers can either download and install iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 from their iPhones and iPads Settings or use SureMDM to roll out the latest update to all of their devices. "Our customer-first approach always motivates us to follow the most recent trends and assist customers in maximizing their benefits. We look forward to seeing the changes that iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 would bring to the MDM space," concluded Prakash.
To learn more about 42Gears' zero-day support for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, please click here.
About 42Gears
42Gears is a leading Unified Endpoint Management solution provider, offering SaaS and on-premise solutions to secure, monitor, and manage all business endpoints. 42Gears products support company as well as employee-owned devices built on Android, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Wear OS, VR, and IoT platforms. 42Gears products are trusted by over 18,000 customers in more than 115 countries. For more information, please visit https://www.42gears.com.
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The new ‘House of the Dragon’ trailer finally shows off the mythical monsters
By Scottie Andrew, CNN
The latest trailer for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel “House of the Dragon” officially gives us a glimpse of the titular winged beasts.
The new footage for the hotly anticipated HBO series reveals more about the direction of the series than previous teasers have, dangling just enough plot in front of audiences ready to reenter Westeros. (CNN and HBO share parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.)
“What is this brief, mortal life, if not the pursuit of legacy?” an unseen character wonders.
A vague, wise-sounding line destined to be emblazoned on Etsy merchandise? “Game of Thrones” is back!
Viewers then hear the names of familiar Houses — Stark, Baratheon, Velaryon — whose members pledge fealty to Paddy Considine’s King Viserys Targaryen. The king has announced his daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, as his heir, but not all residents of Westeros are willing to accept the young woman as their leader (Daenerys, who wouldn’t claim the Iron Throne until many years later, can relate).
As is custom in this world, violence ensues. Cut to a blond-wigged Matt Smith (playing a Targaryen, natch) looking particularly pugnacious and a determined Olivia Cooke (not blonde, not playing a Targaryen) with Rhys Ifans whispering in her ear — could theirs be a Sansa-Littlefinger relationship?
And finally, in the teaser’s last moments, we catch a glimpse of the fire-breathing pride of the Targaryen clan, looking fearsome as ever. Surely they won’t be unleashed as tools of mass destruction upon unassuming, weaponless bystanders, right?
“History does not remember blood,” a character mutters ominously. “It remembers names.”
Whether dedicated “Game of Thrones” fans can commit several more character names to memory remains to be seen. “House of the Dragon” premieres August 21 on HBO.
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Program highlights how Modernize.com simplifies hiring home improvement professionals and showcases a Renuity bathroom remodeling project
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Designing Spaces™, an award-winning home improvement show airing on Lifetime TV, today featured Modernize Home Services, in collaboration with Renuity, during a segment on finding a home remodeling professional.
The Designing Spaces segment highlighted a South Florida couple who worked with Renuity, a collection of best-in-class local home remodeling companies, to transform an outdated primary bathroom into a spa-like contemporary space.
"We help consumers research home improvement projects and services; connecting them to professionals who are best suited to meet their needs," explains Gregg Hicks, vice president at Modernize. "We included Renuity in this segment to showcase the type of premiere home improvement company that homeowners can expect to find through Modernize."
The program outlines easy-to-navigate steps consumers can take to locate a home service professional for a variety of projects including bathroom remodels, window replacements, gutters, roofing, solar panels, HVAC, and more. Consumers are also advised on how to determine whether a given contractor is an ideal fit, as was the case in this segment with Renuity.
"We take pride in carefully listening to homeowners to help them through the entire process of planning and executing home improvements," says Janine Grant, Renuity's vice president of marketing. "We have worked closely with Modernize for years. They are a valuable partner connecting us with people who want to tackle projects where we can make an important difference."
The segment touches on today's challenging real estate market. With limited housing inventory, many homebuyers purchase homes that require some renovation. Locating reliable home service and home improvement contractors can be a cumbersome process and Designing Spaces demonstrates how Modernize's technology can help. The program goes on to illustrate how the couple's project benefits from Renuity's local expertise and national support footprint.
"We are pleased that Designing Spaces selected Modernize when developing an educational segment on finding and vetting home contractors," notes Hicks. "This is our area of expertise, having assisted homeowners with scheduling close to 20 million contractor appointments to complete more than seven million projects, since 2005."
The Designing Spaces TV segment will air again at 7:30am Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 25. Hicks is available to answer questions on how best to locate reliable and trustworthy contractors like Renuity for home improvement services.
About Modernize.com
For more than 17 years, Modernize Home Services has been a leader in the home improvement and services industry, connecting homeowners with contractors and other home services professionals. Modernize operates in more than 15 high-value, high-consideration home segments, including new and replacement windows, solar installation, roofing, heating and air conditioning, siding, bathrooms and kitchens, new and replacement gutters, home security, and others. The business serves a network of more than 2,000 contractors and professionals across these segments.
Modernize Home Services is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:QNST), a leader in providing performance marketplace technologies and services to the financial services and home services industries. QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. The company is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find, and select the products and brands that meet their needs.
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About Renuity
Renuity is a portfolio of regional home improvement providers owned by Titan Holdings and operating across the United States. These businesses include best-in-class organizations like Mad City Windows & Baths, Pacific Bath, FHIA Remodeling, Statewide Remodeling, Home Smart Industries, MaxHome, and Paradise Home Improvement. Collectively, these businesses have helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners get quality remodeling services and reliable installation at a competitive price.
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LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Penske Media (PMC) announced that Marquetta Moore joins the company presiding over Talent Curation and Bookings across PMC's prestigious portfolio of brands. Moore's role will focus primarily on curating and programming talent for Penske Media's proprietary LA3C festival, a first-time music and culture festival celebrating Los Angeles, launching December 10 and 11, 2022 in Los Angeles State Historic Park. Moore will also work closely with Penske Media's brands to secure talent and drive the programming for signature events and live experiences.
Prior to joining PMC, Moore served as the Vice President of Music and Celebrity Talent for Revolt TV for 9 years. At Revolt Media, Moore reinvigorated original programming, digital initiatives, conferences, awards shows, and activations by consistently identifying, booking, and bringing top-tier talent to the stage. She has been responsible for countless landmark events leveraging her vast network and sterling reputation among record labels, publicists, agents, and managers.
"We are thrilled to have Marquetta join our team. Her passion and creativity are evident, and we look forward to watching her bring her incredible skill set, vision, and infectious energy to the LA3C festival and beyond", said Brooke Jaffe, VP of Public Affairs and Strategy.
"Having the opportunity to curate the talent for LA3C in its launch year is a dream. As a long time Angelino, I am passionate about highlighting the incredibly rich and diverse talent of the city and feel so inspired by the mission of the festival," said Moore. "I am also so thrilled to join PMC, working with such world-class and iconic brands. "
Born and raised just outside of Los Angeles in San Bernardino, CA, Moore attended the Annenberg School for Communications & Journalism at University of Southern California. Studying the culture of the entertainment industry in class and after hours, she went on to intern at ABC Entertainment as part of the Emma Bowen Foundation—which supports minority interests in media. During 2001, she took her first full-time job as a Talent Associate at ABC. Over the course of the next decade, she worked as a Talent Associate at MTV and Talent Executive at BET Networks before becoming Broadcast Relations Director for MEETON in 2011. She spent two years at Complex Media as a Celebrity Producer Consultant, proving integral to the launch of Complex TV. 2013 saw her join Revolt in the role of Director, Music & Talent Relations.
About Penske Media Corporation
PMC is a leading independent global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby and Spy.com, among many others. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good.
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Which VR headset for iPhone is best?
Sifting through the options to find the best VR headset for iPhone can be tricky, especially with so many models available today. Fortunately, it’s hard to go wrong with most of the cheaper VR headset options, so long as they’re compatible with your particular iPhone.
While there are a number of affordable options available, many buyers go with the Pecosso 3D VR Headset for iPhone and Other Smartphones, since it’s fairly lightweight and offers a clear, immersive goggle display – on top of being affordable and super user-friendly.
What to know before you buy a VR headset for iPhone
VR headsets for iPhone vs. full VR systems
VR headsets for iPhone use the phone as a display, often through goggles or a headset of some sort. This is unlike full VR systems, which use a console or PC to run the games or VR experiences while featuring an actual high-resolution display built into the included goggles.
If you elect to go with a VR headset for iPhone, you’ll likely choose from the best VR headsets. It’s important to note that smartphone VR experiences have become commonplace and affordable. They are very easy to gain access to, which makes them a simple entry into the virtual reality world for newcomers and budget-friendly consumers.
Headset compatibility
One of the most important things to consider when purchasing a VR headset for iPhone is whether the VR headset is compatible with the size of your phone. Most smartphone VR headsets include a range of sizes of phones that the goggles fit, so be sure to check that the size fits your particular phone before making a purchase.
Preferred media types
The type of media you plan to consume could affect your choice of VR headsets for iPhone. If you want a quick VR experience, you may be able to find something cheaper with goggles that you need to hold. However, if you plan to watch movies, play games or use VR experiences that work with a controller, you’ll want something a little higher end with goggles that you can strap to your face.
What to look for in a quality VR headset for iPhone
Lightweight and adjustable fit
It’s important a VR headset is comfortable to wear for long periods of time – especially if you plan to play longer VR games or experiences or watch movies that require you to wear the headset for a couple of hours. A headset that’s lightweight, adjustable and comfortable is the best choice.
Clear, immersive goggle view
Since your phone screen is your display, there’s only so much your VR headset view can do. However, VR headsets that include goggles or lenses of some sort offer varying levels of view quality. So find one that offers crisp, clear views to your phone screen to make your VR experience as immersive as possible.
Controllers or other remote controls
Another feature many users find fun is getting a VR headset with a controller or other remote control options. This adds a layer of immersion to certain virtual reality games and apps that are compatible with a controller since it often lets the user directly control their environment.
How much you can expect to spend on a VR headset for iPhone
VR headsets for iPhone have a wide range of prices, but you can generally find cheap smartphone VR headsets for around $15, with more expensive models costing as much as $80.
VR headset for iPhone FAQ
Do VR headsets need a PC?
A. While many high-tier VR headsets use a PC to run their VR games and experiences, you can also find VR headsets for PlayStation consoles, or extremely affordable entry-level VR headsets that use iPhones or other smartphones as their display.
Do VR headsets for iPhone work with Android phones or other smartphones?
A. In general, you can make most iPhone VR headsets work with smartphones of a similar size, though you’ll want to double-check on the individual product listing to see what phones they’re compatible with.
What’s the best VR headset for iPhone to buy?
Top VR headset for iPhone
Pecosso 3D Virtual Reality Goggles VR Headset for iPhone
What you need to know: This iPhone VR headset is compatible with iPhone and other smartphones between 4.7 and 6.53 inches, offering a simple and affordable VR solution for those who can’t afford to get an actual virtual reality system.
What you’ll love: With its fairly low price, this smartphone VR headset works particularly well with iPhone, and the goggles give you a clear, immersive VR experience. It’s also lightweight despite being a goggle-style VR headset, making it more comfortable than most.
What you should consider: Some users have trouble getting this model to work with other devices and apps that don’t support VR, like drones that use smartphones as their display and certain media apps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top VR headset for iPhone for the money
What you need to know: This super-affordable VR headset works with iPhone and offers a good, cheap first step into the world of virtual reality.
What you’ll love: This model is perfect for VR beginners and offers a simple, three-step setup. It includes a phone sucker, head strap, nose pad and forehead pad, giving you all the pieces you need for the full VR experience.
What you should consider: It is made of cardboard, so it may not be a long-lasting option.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Pansonite Virtual Reality Goggles VR Headset for iPhone
What you need to know: If you can afford to spend a few extra bucks, this powerful VR headset for iPhone and other smartphones also comes with a handy controller, which can make compatible VR games and apps even more versatile – at a fraction of the cost of a full-scale VR headset.
What you’ll love: Buyers of this model love using the controller, which is shaped like an old console controller. It has four buttons on the right, two at the top middle and two at the bottom middle and it has an analog stick on the left-hand side. This headset also features a robust and comfortable strap system, plus clear, crisp goggles for viewing the phone screen.
What you should consider: This model is more expensive than most iPhone VR headsets. Users report the controller doesn’t work with every app.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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VALDOSTA – Visit Valdosta – the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center & Tourism Authority – announced Monday the launch of its Valdostahhh campaign.
“Valdosta is a beautiful city full of hidden treasures,” David DiSalvo, executive director of Visit Valdosta, said. “Many people know us for our championship sports teams or for the thrilling Wild Adventures Theme Park, but we have a great downtown area, incredible nature trails and parks, show-stopping golf courses and so much more to share.”
The campaign highlights all of Valdosta’s "ahhh" moments – from ahhhmazing adventures to the relaxing "ahhh" moments sipping on a local IPA in the fresh air. Tourists, meeting planners and community members alike will see the campaign across broadcast, digital, outdoor and social media channels.
This launch comes at a time when tourism is growing and bringing additional financial benefits to the county. According to new 2021 data from Explore Georgia, tourism in Lowndes County resulted in:
· $389.4 million in total visitor spending, an increase from 2019’s $350.3 million and 2020’s $305.3 million;
· 7.4% of jobs directly sustained by visitor spending in the county;
· $30 million in state and local taxes generated by visitors, which is equivalent to $701 in tax savings for every household.
“Tourism is incredibly beneficial to the city – from supporting our small, local businesses to encouraging the development of new amenities for our residents and visitors to enjoy, tourism revenue supports great energy in our city,” Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson said.
The benefits can be seen statewide as well. Across the state of Georgia in 2021, tourism resulted in $8.2 billion in direct income for tourism-supported job holders, and visitors generated $2.3 billion in state and local taxes.
The increase in tourism revenue further supports new and improved attractions in the city. Most recently, the city unveiled its brand-new Unity Park Amphitheater. Located on the corner of Lee Street and Central Avenue, the amphitheater is set to serve as an area for the community to host events and activities.
In addition to the new outdoor event space, the city continues to welcome new restaurants and small businesses to its downtown area, and enhance offerings at the Rainwater Conference Center to serve as a go-to gathering place for celebrations, educational seminars and business development events.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Join The Cove School for a community event to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new Cove Career Center, located in Downtown Northbrook.
Serving as a program to provide a unique and highly individualized education and life strategies for young adults with learning disabilities, the Cove Career Center also offers post-high school academic instruction, vocational opportunities, job coaching, independent living skills and social support to prepare for adult life.
The modern space includes a large social space, classrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a spacious and newly-renovated kitchen with two stainless steel fridges, two electric stovetops, and two ovens.
In addition to being challenged to learn how to navigate public transportation, banking/budgeting, a variety of post-secondary environments, pursue and maintain employment, and function independently in the home and community, students will receive individualized opportunities and one-on-one instruction daily at the Cove Career Center.
The Cove Career Center is partnering with local businesses in order for students to participate in job shadows, internships, work-site field trips, and more.
"Cove has had a longstanding vision to establish a safe space for students in need of continued learning after graduation. We are so proud to open this incredible new program for our students and to fully immerse them in the community by being in the heart of Northbrook," said Dr. Sally L. Sover. "Our community has made so much progress even when faced with challenges and there is no doubt we will continue to move forward."
The City of Northbrook and Cove Community are invited to attend the celebration at 1370 Meadow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062. The ceremony will take place on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 9:00 am and will be followed by light refreshments and tours of the Cove Career Center.
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As companies face increasing pressure to take stands on a variety of social and political issues, a new survey finds that only 10 percent of companies are responding publicly to the recent Supreme Court decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, on women's reproductive rights. And only 4 percent are publicly addressing the decision, New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen, on gun regulation.
But, The Conference Board survey reveals that a majority have either addressed or plan to address the decision on women's reproductive rights internally. Significantly fewer, however, are internally addressing the ruling on gun regulation. That may be due in part to the pressure companies are receiving: 26 percent of companies stated they have felt pressure to respond to the Dobbs ruling, and 13 percent felt pressure to respond to both decisions, but no firms stated that they had felt pressure to respond only to the Bruen decision.
"Companies should have a clear process and criteria for deciding whether, when, and how to respond to social issues," said Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center. "The pressure to address these and other social issues is unlikely to abate. Having clear guidelines can help set expectations for how the company will respond in the future and ensure that the company is appropriately taking into account the divergent views of multiple stakeholders."
The survey polled nearly 300 US public, private, and nonprofit corporations, more than half with annual revenues over $1 billion (60 percent), from June 30-July 8. Respondents weighed in on how companies are responding to social issues, including those raised by two recent rulings: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on women's reproductive rights, and New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen on gun regulation.
Key findings include:
Even when companies do not speak up publicly, they may address issues internally based on the nature of the subject.
- 10 percent of companies responded to Dobbs, or plan to respond, with public statements.
- Only 4 percent have made a public statement on Bruen.
- Racial, LGBTQ+, and gender equality—and COVID-related topics—have been the predominant focus of corporations' public statements on social issues in the past two years.
- A majority (51 percent) either have addressed, or plan to address, women's reproductive rights internally.
- Of those companies responding to Dobbs internally, the most common responses are to communicate existing healthcare benefits to employees or to offer travel expense benefits.
- Significantly fewer—9 percent—are addressing Bruen internally. 73 percent are not responding.
- Not all companies have been silent on gun issues. 22 percent addressed gun safety before Bruen in a variety of ways.
"These issues are amongst the hardest to tackle for those in Corporate Communications, both internally and externally. There is no right answer to what to say or what to do, but there is a right approach. This is based on a company's values, commitments to all its stakeholders, and its business. They should think deeply, act wisely, and stay connected to what other companies are doing," said Ivan Pollard, Leader of The Conference Board Marketing & Communications Center.
Similar types of events can lead to widely divergent responses.
- While 26 percent of companies stated they have felt pressure to respond to the Dobbs decision, and 13 percent to both decisions, no firms stated that they had felt pressure to respond only to Bruen.
- Almost half (47 percent) of companies report receiving no pressure to take a stand on either issue.
Companies need to ensure they have a consistent way to respond to employee pressure on social issues.
- Of the companies that have received pressure to respond to the Court's decisions on reproductive rights and guns, 78 percent said the pressure came from individual employees and 55 percent cited employee resource groups.
"Employees are not only a primary source of pressure for companies to take stands, but also a primary audience for the corporate response," said Rebecca Ray, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board. "Companies should consider establishing a mechanism for employees to raise issues and should have consistent criteria and a process for management to decide whether and how to address those issues. For example, some firms have asked employee resource groups to provide regular input to the CEO; others have established a separate employee committee to raise issues for senior management and board consideration."
The criteria for deciding whether to address a social issue should include more than "company values."
- 61 percent of companies cited the issue's relationship "to the company's core values" as a criterion for deciding whether to take a stand on the issues raised by the Supreme Court's decisions.
- 29 percent cited the relationship to the company's business.
- 23 percent mentioned the ability to make a meaningful impact.
Senior management can take steps to avoid becoming an "echo chamber" in deciding the company's position on social issues.
- 75 percent of companies said the decision to take a stand on the two decisions rested with either the CEO or the CEO and senior management team, collectively.
- Many fewer included government relations, corporate citizenship/community relations, marketing, finance, and investor relations in the decision—despite the fact that these functions could help represent the views of the company's regulators, communities, consumers, and shareholders:
- While they seldom make the decision to take a stand, a majority of boards are being involved beforehand or informed at the time of decision.
"Americans' trust in business leadership unavoidably places CEOs and their C-suites at the nexus of public policy issues," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). "Managing the growing expectations of multiple stakeholders will require new and evolving leadership skills, and consequently, broad engagement in the pursuit of knowledge and insights both inside and outside the company walls."
Companies need to prepare for ongoing pressure to address the issues of reproductive rights and gun safety through internal policies, political activities, and nonprofit contributions related to these issues.
- Few companies have decided to address the issues of women's reproductive rights and guns by making adjustments in their lobbying activities, political contributions, or nonprofit contributions. But these areas are not likely to escape employee scrutiny—or pressure—for long.
- For Dobbs:
- The factors considered in deciding whether to adjust lobbying, political contributions, or employee health benefits are likely to be more complicated than those involved in deciding whether to make a public or internal statement on an issue.
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Which toaster oven is best?
When it comes to selecting a toaster oven, it’s good to know what you’re getting into. Unlike their simple relative, the toaster, today’s toaster ovens have gotten sophisticated and complex. They can do it all: toast, reheat, bake, dehydrate and even air-fry.
Not every toaster oven is going to be worth sacrificing counter space. But two trusted brands — Breville and Black and Decker — are creating hardworking appliances that might even be able to take the place of a conventional oven.
When it comes to a Breville toaster oven vs. a Black and Decker, it can be helpful to consider what you need. While Breville toaster ovens are complex appliances with all the bells and whistles, Black and Decker versions are simpler, but get the job done.
Breville toaster oven
Breville toaster ovens consistently earn top marks among home cooks and product reviewers. The brand is noted for high-performing appliances that are as good-looking as they are durable. Moving away from Breville’s humble toasters, the toaster oven has some serious wattage and can make short work of anything you need to bake.
Breville toaster oven pros
The biggest argument for a Breville toaster oven is its performance. The Element IQ system is a Breville trademark and uses separate quartz elements to heat the area of the oven that is occupied. The larger the oven, the more quartz elements there are, resulting in even heating and fast cooking.
These toaster ovens also feature a nonstick interior coating for easy cleaning, and some of the larger models have an interior light so you can keep an eye on what’s cooking.
Breville toaster oven cons
Breville toaster ovens are among the most expensive out there. The most affordable version is also the most basic, but they range in price from $150-$430 or more.
If you want more features, the oven gets pretty big. The largest model takes up nearly 2 feet of countertop and is over 18 inches deep.
Best Breville toaster ovens
The convection system in this oven reduces cooking time and bakes more evenly. Five independent quartz elements focus heat in the area where the food is being baked. It has nine separate cooking functions and an easy-to-read LCD. Sold by Amazon and Sur La Table
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro and Countertop Convection Oven
You can replace more than one appliance with this versatile toaster oven. It has 13 separate cooking functions, including a dehydrator, air fryer and convection oven. The extra large capacity means you can roast a 14-pound turkey in 30% less time than a standard oven. Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
This oven is perfect when counter space is tight but you still want the expanded functionality. It has three rack positions and an auto shut-off function for safety. It fits pizzas up to 11 inches and a six-muffin tin. It comes with a 10-inch by 10-inch enamel baking pan. Sold by Amazon
Black and Decker toaster oven
Black and Decker may be most well-known for its power tools, but its kitchen appliances have also gained popularity as people recognize their utility. Black and Decker toaster ovens aren’t flashy but are easy to use and produce consistent results.
Black and Decker toaster oven pros
Black and Decker toaster ovens offer good basic functions and feature roomy interiors. However, one of their biggest pros is the price. These economical appliances start at $75 and stay below the $200 mark regardless of features.
Black and Decker toaster oven cons
Some users weren’t happy with the lack of fine-tuning available. Most models don’t offer the opportunity to set the baking temperature, and those that do can be finicky and imprecise.
The dual-position racks also mean that cooking is less even, and the outside of the toaster oven gets hot when in use.
Best Black and Decker toaster ovens
Black and Decker 8-Slice Toaster Oven
This toaster oven has a temperature range of 150 to 450 degrees. It heats quickly and evenly and has three rack positions. There are specific settings for bagels and pizza, but it also performs the same functions as an oven. The stainless steel finish looks great on the counter. Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Black and Decker Countertop Convection Toaster Oven
It features one-touch controls that let you toast, bake and broil. It has convection cooking and two rack positions. Toast up to six slices of bread at once or prepare a 12-inch pizza. This comes with a two-year warranty and a baking pan to get you started. Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Black and Decker Extra-Wide Crisp ‘N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven
When you are cooking for a crowd, this is the way to go. This toaster oven fits a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with handles, eight slices of bread or a 12-inch pizza. It has five basic functions — bake, broil, toast, keep warm and air fry — and uses a 60-minute timer. Sold by Amazon
Should you get a Breville toaster oven or a Black and Decker toaster oven?
For sheer durability, good looks and performance, a Breville toaster oven is the best choice. These countertop workhorses have enough power and size to handle an entire holiday meal.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrating Women Leaders Foundation (IWL) presents the topline results of its 2022 State of Allyship-in-Action Benchmark Study. This is the first study to measure the perceived practice of allyship to women in corporate America today.
"Allyship is critical to moving the needle on gender equity and our research validates that much more education, awareness and calling out of devaluing behavior is required. Women and men have different perspectives on how allyship is and isn't showing up in their organizations," said Kim Graham Lee, CEO of IWL.
IWL distributed the survey to mid-market (300-2,000 employees) and large enterprise organizations (2,000+ employees). Most of the large enterprise organizations surveyed had over 10,000 employees. Survey topics included employees' general attitudes towards their organizations, the perceived advancement of women and minority groups and workplace behavior, including the frequency and prevalence of microaggressions and specific allyship actions taken and not taken within their organizations.
The study results revealed critical gender differences in how men and women perceive and experience allyship in the workplace. The results also showcase the striking discrepancies between how men, white women and women of color experience microaggressions within their organizations.
IWL will share additional learnings at its first ALL IN Virtual Allyship Summit on September 14, 2022. Keynote speakers include Stedman Graham, businessman and ally, and David Smith and Brad Johnson, co-authors of Athena Rising and Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace.
For more information and to download the study results, visit www.iwlfoundation.org/allyship-in-action-research-study. For more information about the IWL ALL IN Allyship Summit, visit www.allyshipinitiative.org.
Founded in 2010, Integrating Women Leaders (IWL) Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that accelerates the advancement of ALL women to drive individual and organizational growth and impact. As partners in talent development, we help women, men and their organizations make meaningful steps toward creating a workplace of respect and equity. IWL does this through perspective-changing experiences including its annual Women's Leadership Conference, workshops and individualized programs. For more information, visit www.iwlfoundation.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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FELTHAM, England, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) today announced that Stefan Descheemaeker, Chief Executive Officer, and Samy Zekhout, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 19th Annual dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris, France on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 10:45 a.m. ET. A webcast of the fireside chat will be made available on Nomad Foods' website at http://www.nomadfoods.com
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen food company. The Company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.
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Local Partners Kick Off Development with Groundbreaking for One of the First Establishments in Hartford; Cannabis Dispensary Franchise Now Developing in 10-Plus U.S. Markets
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Rd., the national cannabis dispensary franchise from Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), announced today that the brand's first partners in South Dakota have received approval from Hartford, a suburb of Sioux Falls and the state for a registration certificate to operate a medical cannabis establishment in the South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program. Local entrepreneurs, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen officially broke ground on their Hartford medical cannabis establishment at 404 West Opal Lane on February 25, 2022 and anticipate the shop will open this summer.
Prior to partnering with Unity Rd., Olson was a multi-unit franchisee in the technology repair space and has an impressive entrepreneurial background that spans across various industries including wireless technology, retail and clothing. Jorgensen has also spent the past 20-plus years in the wireless technology industry, where he led and supported sales teams at two Fortune 50 companies.
"Partnering with Unity Rd. was a given for us," explained Olson. "Though I have a deep entrepreneurial background and experience in retail, I know operating a cannabis establishment adds a significant level of intricacies to navigate. Unity Rd. paves a path for entry into the cannabis industry and offers us the knowledge, resources and support we need to thrive compliantly in our market."
Olson and Jorgensen are true believers in the power of cannabis, both directly experiencing the medicinal benefits of the plant first-hand.
"Educating our community about cannabis is our top priority. We want to make sure our neighbors have the best experience possible with the plant." Jorgensen added. "Our Unity Rd. shop will be their go-to local resource they can rely on to find the right products."
With state and city approval, the medical cannabis establishment will be one of first of three in Hartford. South Dakota residents began applying for medical cannabis patient cards on November 8, 2021, and currently there are a few hundred card holders in the program. As the state continues to award cultivation and registration certificates simultaneously, Unity Rd. is assisting Olson and Jorgensen in keeping close contact with cultivators in the new cannabis market. The team anticipates that initial crops will be harvested and tested throughout the summer.
Expansion into South Dakota marks 11 states, from coast-to-coast, where Unity Rd. has signed agreements with dedicated entrepreneurial groups who are in various stages of development.
"Unity Rd. represents the intersection where local business ownership meets cannabis," said Mike Weinberger, chief franchise officer at Unity Rd. "As we continue to rapidly grow in new markets across the U.S., we search for passionate partners such as B.J. and Adam to bring onto our team, who understand the benefits of cannabis first-hand and want to tap their entrepreneurial backgrounds into a complex, yet budding industry."
Unity Rd. offers one of the safest routes for cannabis entrepreneurs interested in staking their claim in an industry that is bursting with potential. The dispensary franchise's time-tested Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and experienced team, with a combined 200-plus years in cannabis and franchising, guide franchise partners through every operational function of the business, whether it be securing a license or assisting with cash flow, product selection or changing regulations.
Industry newcomers have deemed Unity Rd. the go-to franchise opportunity for entering and navigating the complex cannabis industry. The marijuana dispensary franchise is actively seeking qualified partners who would benefit from the systems, processes, and ongoing support the franchise offers. Currently, Unity Rd. has multiple agreements signed with 20 entrepreneurial groups.
To learn more about the Unity Rd. franchise opportunity, contact franchise@unityrd.com, call 720-923-5262 or visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT UNITY RD.:
Unity Rd.is bridging the two previously disconnected worlds of cannabis and franchising. The industry trailblazer is the first to bring the cannabis dispensary franchise model to the United States—with duality of prowess in both industries to back it up. Built up from a collective 200 years in the legal cannabis industry and franchising, the company helps eager operators enter the complex industry with ease. The marijuana franchise pioneer offers its partners the knowledge, resources and ongoing support needed to compliantly and successfully operate a dispensary. Launched in 2018, Unity Rd. has signed multiple agreements with 20 entrepreneurial groups across the country who are developing the brand across 10-plus states. In 2021, Unity Rd. became the first member of its kind to join the International Franchise Association (IFA), solidifying its position as the first true cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S. The franchise was also named one of the "Best Cannabis Companies to Work For" in the dispensary category for Cannabis Business Times' 2022 and 2020 lists. For more information, visit unityrd.com.
ABOUT ITEM 9 LABS CORP.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000 square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.
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Esteemed group of industry leaders contribute vast expertise to assist in guiding the company to fulfill its ambitious vision for citizen services
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinality.ai, a cloud, software as a service (SaaS) solutions provider helping government agencies achieve better outcomes through data-driven automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and built-for-purpose solutions, today announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board to help guide the company as it continues to realize rapid growth. The multidisciplinary team also demonstrates Cardinality's commitment to provide targeted and improved outcomes to progressive state agencies, and the citizens they serve. With strategic guidance from an accomplished board, Cardinality steps closer to achieving its vision of impacting one billion people globally by 2024.
Cardinality was named a GovTech100 company by Government Technology magazine three consecutive years. The company serves 10M+ US constituents by providing ready-built SaaS solutions for state and local government agencies.
Thiag Loganathan, Cardinality's Co-founder and CEO shared, "Our Board of Advisors bring unique experiences and an extensive track record of helping guide and grow successful companies, which positions them to support our overarching goal to impact a billion lives. I am pleased to welcome such a strong group of exceptional achievers to Cardinality and look forward to their strategic direction towards product roadmap and accelerating citizen outcomes using our AI solutions."
Earlier this year, Greg Baroni, Founder and Managing Partner of Attain Capital Partners, joined the Cardinality Board of Directors as an investor and strategic advisor. "The development of the new Strategic Advisory Board will be a game changer for Cardinality and its customers. This team of senior advisors will provide diverse perspectives, mentorship, and focused input as the company continues to grow and scale to improve outcomes for government clients and the citizens they serve," Baroni shared.
The company announced the following new members of the Strategic Advisory Board:
- Manish Agarwal, Technology Executive, Startup Mentor, Entrepreneur
- John H.M. Bozeman, Co-Founder, Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs, Former Chief Legislative Advisor to Governor Perdue, State of Georgia
- Lauren Fralick, Co-Founder, Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs
- Sam Malhotra, Former Secretary of the Department of Human Services and Chief of Staff to Governor Hogan, State of Maryland, and CEO, Subsystems Technologies,
- Adam McNair, President and COO, Highlight Technologies, Seasoned Federal Government Executive
- Gagan Singh, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Ascension, Technology and Data Leader, Healthcare
- Cayetano (Tony) Thornton, Founder and CEO, Just One Technology, Former CIO, United States Navy (Retired), Defense Health Agency, Military Health Systems
- Kris Wadia, Growth Strategy Leader, Former Senior Leader, Quintiles and Accenture
Manish Agarwal is an entrepreneurial, client-focused leader with proven ability to inspire excellence, establish vision, lead growth, solve problems, and operate globally. His nearly 30 years of experience has included senior executive roles with Maximus, Attain, Unisys, and KPMG. Agarwal's areas of expertise include leadership, business and information technology strategy and execution, growth of top and bottom lines, turnaround, executing change and transformation, as well as strategic positioning and go-to-market approach.
John H.M. Bozeman has spent over 25 years providing guidance to companies that do business with states, including Georgia. Most recently, Bozeman co-founded Roll Call Public Affairs Consultants and Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs – firms designed to bring innovation, positive disruption, and best in class service to the public affairs market. Bozeman had the honor of serving former Governor Sonny Perdue, State of Georgia, as his Chief Legislative Advisor.
Lauren Fralick has over 15 years of lobbying experience in Georgia. Fralick is a co-founder of Roll Call Public Affairs Consultants LLC and Fralick Bozeman Public Affairs, LLC – firms designed to bring innovation, positive disruption and best in class service to the public affairs market. Prior to this, Lauren was a partner for seven years at a large lobbying firm serving clients of multiple industry sectors in Georgia. Before that, she served as the Vice President of Government Affairs for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, for nearly eight years. Fralick serves on the Board of the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement.
Sam Malhotra was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, State of Maryland, as a Cabinet Secretary to run the Department of Human Services in November 2014 and then served as Governor Hogans' Chief of Staff until September 2017. Previous to these roles, he was the Founder and CEO of Subsystem Technologies, a leading provider of engineering and technology solutions to the government. Sam's deep business management acumen and three decades of extensive experience in providing Professional Services in Information Technology and Information Security to the Federal Government will enable Cardinality to improve the experience of citizens and government agencies.
Adam McNair has devoted his career to furthering the missions of the Federal government and helping co-workers advance and thrive. Over the past 20 years, Adam has worked as a federal employee or industry partner at nearly every cabinet level agency. Drawing on that experience, he serves as Highlight's Chief Operating Officer to oversee all aspects of service delivery, account management, and employee engagement. Adam's extensive Federal Government experience enables Cardinality to understand the mission of government, improving the experience of citizens and government workers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) SaaS Solutions.
Gagan Singh brings broad experience in leading strategic planning, developing roadmaps, and delivering enterprise solutions through emerging technologies and making data driven decisions. With more than 20 years of experience leading large healthcare and insurance companies on data strategy and enterprise architecture journeys, Gagan's guidance will enable Cardinality to further mature and enhance its solution and platform offerings.
Cayetano (Tony) Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Just One Technology. Tony spent the past 30 rewarding years of active service in the United States Navy as a Naval Officer in the Medical Service Corps. A seasoned executive in Military Medicine, Tony served as the Chief Information Officer at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), where he was responsible for the oversight and strategic delivery of health information technology and informatics for the United States Navy Health enterprise. Tony's technology expertise in government health systems will help drive the growth of Cardinality's innovative artificial intelligence (AI) SaaS solutions.
Kris Wadia is a growth strategy leader with a proven track record of successful business launches, revenue acceleration, and transformation at speed and scale. At Accenture and Quintiles, Kris founded and grew the Global Delivery Network (GDN) of digital technologists to record scale. At Cardinality, Kris supports the co-founders with strategic interventions in revenue generation and human capital management to bolster the Company's mission and create high value amongst stakeholders.
Cardinality is a cloud, SaaS solutions provider helping government agencies achieve better outcomes by eliminating friction and improving the experience of citizens and government workers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) SaaS Solutions. Founded in 2017 by four entrepreneurs and a team of data specialists, the company has one goal: impact a billion lives. And it's already on its way—Cardinality solutions are being used by multiple agencies in the states of Indiana and Maryland. The company's suite of solutions was built specifically for workforce, health, and human services leveraging modern AI Case Management, CRM, ERP, RedBird AI, and Low-Code platform, so that agencies can modernize existing systems up to 50% faster than other low-code platforms and 200% faster than custom or unproven solutions.
Cardinality has been recognized as a GovTech 100 company in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and as the SaaSBOOMi vertical SaaS startup of 2020. For more information, please visit www.cardinality.ai.
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Sign falls on top of Taco Bell fast food restaurant in Cooke Co.
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
COOKE COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - A Wendy’s fast-food burger chain sign collapsed into a neighboring Taco Bell restaurant causing its roof to collapse late Wednesday afternoon.
The Gainesville Fire Marshall said it happened around 6 p.m.
Three employees and three customers were in the restaurant at the time, but Gainesville Fire said no one was injured.
Gainesville Fire said crews were out at the time responding to other storm related issues, but the battalion chief was at the location within three minutes.
The fire chief is asking residents to stay clear of the area.
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC ("Navigator") today announced that Chris Brown, Eric Leigh, Jim Mullin and Jenny Speck have joined the company in senior leadership roles. These new hires headline the latest in a slew of recent additions to Navigator's personnel team over the last six months that also include David Giles, President and COO, Monica Howard, Senior Director of Environmental and Regulatory, and Ann Welshans, Director of Right-of-Way.
Chris Brown serves as Vice President of Capital Projects, coming to Navigator following project execution leadership roles at CECO Pipeline Services and Williams. With over 31 years of experience in transmission and midstream engineering, construction, and operations, Brown will lead Navigator's functional groups in defining project objectives, technical solutions, and safety measures, while overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Eric Leigh joins as Executive Director of Carbon Supply and Markets, from NGL Energy Partners LP, where he was Vice President of Execution for its Water Solutions business after 10 years of trading renewable fuels. Leigh's experience in strategic relationship management and midstream development will assist the company in securing additional long-term CO2 supply agreements and support the creation of a market framework for monetization of environmental attributes created by Navigator's carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) activities.
Jim Mullin functions as Navigator's Executive Director of Carbon Utilization, having spent 12 years with JBS USA as Head of Energy and CO2 Procurement. His deep understanding of energy markets and derivatives combined with his insight into physical transportation of energy and carbon dioxide will advance Navigator's capability to commercialize CO2 across value chains and provide creative solutions to lower the carbon intensity of customers' processes.
Jenny Speck joins as Senior Manager of Tax and Regulatory, coming from Deloitte where she served as Senior Manager of MDP Tax. Speck brings expertise in critical tax programs for CCUS (including the 45Q) and other renewable energy projects, including the use of hydrogen, onshore and offshore wind, solar energy, biomass and fuel cell. Her unique skillset enhances Navigator's capabilities to craft specialized, value maximizing solutions for its customers.
"We're thrilled to continue growing the Navigator team. The group's collective history of performance, integrity, and leadership complement the existing Navigator management team's capabilities and experience, and will undoubtedly propel the Heartland Greenway project forward," said Navigator Chief Executive Officer, Matt Vining. "Carbon capture, utilization and storage is a critically important and scalable framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions safely — so as the premier CCUS provider — we're pleased to attract and onboard the best talent nationwide."
Navigator has been actively bolstering its leadership and execution teams over the last several months as the Heartland Greenway project moves into its next phase of development.
David Giles joined Navigator as President and Chief Operating Officer in January, coming from Valero Energy Corporation where he served as VP of Strategic Planning & Public Policy. Giles brings significant experience in the midstream, downstream, and renewable fuels businesses, having served in various roles during his 16 years at Valero, including VP of Business Development, Executive Director of Government Affairs, and Director of Business Development.
Monica Howard joined Navigator in October 2021 as Senior Director of Environmental and Regulatory. Howard has over 20 years of experience as a proven environmental professional in the midstream business. She has extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and success in permitting complex projects throughout the U.S. At Navigator, she leads the effort in acquiring state siting certificates and environmental permits, and also oversees construction of the Heartland Greenway to ensure that it continues to meet or exceed all safety and environmental standards and regulations.
Ann Welshans joined the company in September 2021 as Director of Right-of-Way (ROW). She is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience supporting large linear infrastructure projects. Previously, Welshans served as Project Manager for Universal Field Services, Inc. and has managed and led all facets of ROW and real estate associated with large capital projects. She is also an active member of the American Association of Professional Landmen.
Heartland Greenway is a Navigator CO2 Ventures CCUS system under development that will provide biofuel producers and other industrial customers in five Midwest states with a long-term and cost-effective means to reduce their carbon footprint. Heartland Greenway will connect customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota, with phased in operations expected in early 2025.
About Navigator CO2 Ventures
Navigator CO2 Ventures is a company developed and managed by the Navigator Energy Services (Navigator) management team with over 180 years of collective industry experience. The company specializes in CCUS, and the management team has safely constructed and operated over 1,300 miles of new infrastructure since being founded in 2012. Navigator CO2 Ventures will be hiring skilled individuals to fill new offices across the Heartland Greenway footprint in the Midwest United States, and we are committed to building and operating our projects to meet and exceed safety requirements while minimizing the collective impact on the environment, landowners, and the public during construction and ongoing operations. For more information, visit our websites at: navigatorco2.com and heartlandgreenway.com.
For more information, please contact:
Andrew Bates
515-201-5860
abates@fin-strategies.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Tuesday, April 19 is National Garlic Day and it needs to be a day filled with aroma, gnarly breath and delicious garlic bread.
Garlic can be used for all sorts of things, meats, veggies and even as a healthy supplement. As long as you’re not a vampire, you probably have had garlic in your diet this very week.
Now it’s time to celebrate, get the apron on and bake up some delicious homemade garlic bread or maybe you’re wanting to get out and about around Dallas. Well, we took the liberty to check Yelp’s list of best places for garlic bread around town, here’s what we found:
- Italia Express, located in Oak Lawn
- Kenny’s Italian Kitchen
- Yonkers Pizza
- Piggie Pies Pizza, located in Lower Greenville
- Pizzeria Testa, located in Lower Greenville
- Gallo Nero, located in Lower Greenville
- North Italia
- Mimi’s Pizzeria, located in North Dallas
- Carbone’s
- Enos Pizza Tavern, located in Bishop Arts District | https://cw33.com/news/local/who-has-the-best-garlic-bread-in-dallas-we-looked-to-yelp-for-that-answer/ | 2022-04-19T19:04:30Z |
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — California wildfires erupted Wednesday in rural areas, racing through bone-dry brush and prompting evacuations as the state sweltered under a heat wave that could last through Labor Day.
The Route Fire in Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County raged through about 4,625 acres (1,872 hectares) of hills containing scattered houses. Interstate 5, a major north-south route, was closed by a blaze that burned several hundred acres in only a few hours.
Media reports showed a wall of flames advancing uphill and smoke billowing thousands of feet into the air while planes dumped water from nearby Castaic Lake. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings but a mobile home park with 94 residences was evacuated.
An elementary school also was evacuated. Temperatures in the area hit 107 degrees (42 Celsius) and winds gusted to 17 mph (27 kph), forecasters said.
Eight firefighters were treated for heat-related problems, including six who were sent to hospitals, but all were in good condition, Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Tom Ewald said.
More injuries were expected as crews cope with extreme heat that was expected to stretch into next week, Ewald said during a news conference Wednesday night.
“Wearing heavy firefighting gear, carrying packs, dragging hose, swinging tools, the folks out there are just taking a beating,” he said.
Aircraft would continue to drop water and fire retardant on the blaze overnight and winds could shift to the north through the night, causing the fire to burn back on itself, Ewald said.
Ewald also said there could be other fires in LA County as the searing heat continues. Bulldozers to cut firebreaks will be staffed around the county Thursday as a precaution, he said.
“This is the fire that’s burning right now. But we have 4,000 square miles (10,360 square kilometers) of LA County that we have to consider for tomorrow,” he said.
Another fire burned at least four buildings, including a home, and prompted evacuations in the Dulzura area in eastern San Diego County near the Mexican border. It swiftly grew to more than 1,600 acres (647.5 hectares) acres and prompted evacuation orders for at least 400 homes, authorities said.
State Route 94 was closed.
No injuries were immediately reported, but there were “multiple close calls” as residents rushed to flee, said Capt. Thomas Shoots with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
“We had multiple 911 calls from folks unable to evacuate” because their homes were surrounded by the fire, Shoots told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The National Weather Service said many valleys, foothills, mountains and desert areas of the state remained under an elevated fire risk because of low humidity and high temperatures, which set several records for the day. The hottest days were expected to be Sunday and Monday.
Wildfires have sprung up this summer throughout the Western states. The largest and deadliest blaze in California this year erupted in late July in Siskyou County, near the Oregon state line. It killed four people and destroyed much of the small community of Klamath River.
Scientists have said climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. Across the American West, a 22-year megadrought deepened so much in 2021 that the region is now in the driest spell in at least 1,200 years. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-california-wildfires-prompt-evacuations-amid-heat-wave/ | 2022-09-01T03:50:55Z |
- Enel X was awarded POWER Magazine's Distributed Energy Award for its microgrid project with Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA).
- First awarded in 2018, POWER's Distributed Energy Award looks for projects that creatively implement reliable and sustainable power solutions utilizing distributed energy technology.
- Enel X won this award in 2021 for its virtual power plant (VPP) project with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X, the advanced energy services arm of the Enel Group, won POWER Magazine's Distributed Energy Award for the second year in a row for its installation of a solar-plus-storage microgrid to power an all-electric bus fleet for the Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA). This award is given to projects that creatively implement reliable and sustainable power solutions utilizing distributed energy technology. Enel X's microgrid creates a resilient independent energy source for the island of Martha's Vineyard and significantly reduces the VTA's carbon footprint by transitioning its bus fleet from diesel to solar power.
"We are proud to be recognized for our work helping the VTA achieve its sustainability goals and ensure continuity of service for its riders," said Philip Martin, Vice President of Energy Storage at Enel X North America. "Not only is the microgrid making the island more resilient and energy independent, but it is also projected to help the VTA avoid 36,000 tons of CO2 emissions over 10 years. We hope this serves as a model for what other island and coastal communities can do."
Enel X's microgrid combines a state-of-the-art solar carport that charges the VTA's fleet with a 1.5 MWh battery storage system, delivering backup power with always-on dependability, which is especially important for island communities like Martha's Vineyard that have a higher risk of extreme weather. The battery acts as a behind-the-meter resource, enabling the VTA to sell energy back to the grid. With the VTA's goal of fully electrifying its fleet by 2027, Enel X has provided 16 VTA e-buses or half of the transit agency's total bus fleet.
"Our selection committee was very impressed with the award submissions received this year. There was stiff competition in all categories, and much discussion and debate took place during the selection process," said Aaron Larson, Executive Editor of POWER Magazine. "Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority's microgrid and solar charging port project—completed with the help of Enel X North America and solar firm Borrego—stood out as a really impressive power system, well worthy of our 2022 Distributed Energy Award."
Over its lifetime, this project is estimated to generate $1 million from the battery's market revenue and serve as a blueprint for other island and coastal communities. This project has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) locked in which includes 30% savings for power produced over the next two decades. The project is a public-private partnership with multiple funding sources including $2 million from a partnership between Enel X and VTA and another $2 million financed by the Federal Transit Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Massachusetts is Enel North America's headquarters, with offices in Boston's Seaport District and Andover. This project highlights Enel X's commitment to providing smart value-added services and solutions throughout North America that enable businesses and communities to create, store, use and manage energy more efficiently, sustainably and strategically.
About Enel X
Enel X is Enel Group's global business line offering services that accelerate innovation and drive the energy transition. In North America, Enel X has around 4,500 business customers, spanning more than 35,000 sites and representing approximately $10.5B in energy spend under management. Enel X North America has approximately 4.7 GW of demand response capacity, over 140 battery storage projects that are operational and under contract. Enel X advises large energy users on energy procurement, sustainability, and risk management, and has completed 65,000 energy procurement events including 3,500 MW of long-term renewable energy contracts. The company's intelligent DER Optimization Software is designed to analyze real-time energy and utility bill data, improve performance, and manage distributed energy assets across a number of different value streams and applications.
Contact:
Matt Epting
405-358-3446
communications.northamerica@enel.com
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Key corporate executives, government officials and thought leaders to focus on improving Latin America's economy and sustainability
NEW YORK and PANAMA CITY, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from private and public sectors globally and from across Latin America will convene at the first-ever Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Latin America event on Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19 in Panama City, Panama.
The event will delve into key global and regional issues such as trade, finance, health, cities and climate. Delegates will explore how to move forward in the wake of Covid-19, deal with impacts from geopolitical events including the war in Ukraine, inflation, and the approaching elections in Brazil and Colombia.
Confirmed speakers include Bloomberg L.P. Chairman Peter Grauer, Panama's Minister of Trade and Industry Ramón Martínez de la Guardia, and many others, including:
United States:
- Juan Sebastian Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, The White House
- Marcelo Claure, Chairman and CEO, Claure Capital, and former CEO, SoftBank Group International
Brazil:
- Landon Loomis, Vice President, Latin America, Caribbean & Global Policy, Boeing
- Mauricio Rodrigues, President, Crop Science Latin America & Member of the Global Executive Committee, Bayer
Chile:
- Iván H. Arriagada, Group Chief Executive Officer, Antofagasta
Mexico:
- George Gordon, Vice President and Head of LATAM, Uber
- Vanessa Rubio-Marquez, Former Deputy Finance Minister, Republic of Mexico
Panama:
- Leon Falic, President, Duty Free America
- Stanley Motta, President and Director, Motta International
Additional speakers will be announced soon. For exclusive updates, register via this link and follow @BBGNewEconomy on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Media who want accreditation to cover the event can sign up via this link.
About Bloomberg Media
Bloomberg Media is a leading, global, multi-platform brand that provides decision-makers with timely news, analysis and intelligence on business, finance, technology, climate change, politics and more. Powered by a newsroom of over 2,700 journalists and analysts, it reaches influential events. Bloomberg Media is a division of Bloomberg L.P. Visit BloombergMedia.com for more information.
About Bloomberg
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength – delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately – is at the core of the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength: leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.
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Pace of hiring expected to decelerate over the coming months
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in August to 119.06, up from an upwardly revised 118.20 in July 2022. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the index increases, employment is likely to increase as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the index indicate that a turning point in the number of jobs is about to occur in the coming months.
"August's increase in the Employment Trends Index indicates the labor market is currently still adding jobs at a robust pace," said Frank Steemers, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. "But with headwinds in the rest of the economy already evident, expect job growth to decelerate for the remainder of the year."
Steemers added: "In 2023, the labor market may look very different from today. With the US increasingly likely to fall into recession before the end of 2022, the pace of hiring will probably slow and the number of jobs openings will decrease. On the other hand, attracting and retaining workers may continue to be difficult. Labor shortages may continue to be a challenge for businesses, and even if they ease during a coming recession, they could soon reappear after economic activity picks up again. Therefore, employers may try to hold onto their workers."
August's increase in the Employment Trends Index was driven by positive contributions from four of eight components. From the largest positive contributor to the smallest, these were: Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance, Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get", Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales, and Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry.
The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area. Aggregating individual indicators into a composite index filters out "noise" to show underlying trends more clearly.
The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
- Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get" (The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®)
- Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Percentage of Firms With Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now (© National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation)
- Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers (BLS)
- Job Openings (BLS)*
- Industrial Production (Federal Reserve Board)*
- Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
*Statistical imputation for the recent month
**Statistical imputation for two most recent months
The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m. ET, on the Monday that follows each Friday release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. The technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: http://www.conference-board.org/data/eti.cfm.
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.
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Which lifting knee sleeve is best?
Lifting knee sleeves are used to help in a variety of situations and for a variety of conditions and issues. They predominantly help protect your joints and increase your stability. They can also relieve pressure on your knees and keep them warm, preventing stiffness from settling in. They’re helpful outside of lifting, too, and are frequently used by cyclists and runners.
The best lifting knee sleeves are the Stoic Knee Sleeves For Powerlifting. These aren’t meant for a casual audience, as they’re designed around the needs of professionals and enthusiasts.
What to know before you buy a lifting knee sleeve
Fit and length
To get the most from your lifting knee sleeves, they need to have a proper fit and length.
- Fit: This is also called size. Your sleeves must be tight enough for you to feel the compression without being so tight they cut off your circulation. Proper fit is found by taking measurements around your knee and comparing them to your prospective sleeves’ sizing chart. Keep in mind that sleeves become looser over time, so it’s OK to be a little bit too tight at first.
- Length: Most sleeves are either long enough to include the legs above and below the knee or short enough to only focus on the knees. Longer sleeves offer more support and stronger compression, but shorter sleeves offer a greater range of movement.
Thickness
Lifting knee sleeves typically come in one of three thicknesses, which provide varying levels of support.
- 3-millimeter sleeves offer light support, light enough to be worn daily without issue. They’re best for those trying lifting knee sleeves for the first time and for those engaging in cardio exercises.
- 5-millimeter sleeves provide moderate support with minimal restriction of movement. They’re excellent for almost any type and level of exercise.
- 7-millimeter sleeves offer the strongest support but limit flexibility. They’re best for powerlifting and other exercises that require high strength and low mobility.
What to look for in a quality lifting knee sleeve
Material
Lifting knee socks are usually made of neoprene or nylon and spandex.
- Neoprene sleeves are much more durable and soft enough that they rarely chafe or cause irritation. They stretch easily without risking tearing, making them easier to put on and take off. Neoprene is also breathable for long session comfort and warm to stave off stiffening.
- Nylon and spandex sleeves are more affordable but come with caveats. They are thinner and provide less support, and they aren’t nearly as durable. These materials are suitable for those trying sleeves out or for those who only exercise on occasion.
Copper
Some lifting knee socks are infused with copper, which is proven to be antimicrobial — this leads to less nasty odors developing. It’s also suggested to aid in joint and muscle health as well as pain relief, but these claims aren’t verified.
Contoured edges
The best lifting knee socks have contoured edges to help them stay in place. This means more time exercising and less time bending down to pull your sleeves back up or down.
How much you can expect to spend on a lifting knee sleeve
Lifting knee sleeves typically come in pairs at costs of $20-$80. Basic sleeves usually cost less than $30 and occasionally as little as $15. Most cost $30-$60, with the best costing roughly $60-$80.
Lifting knee sleeve FAQ
How do I wash lifting knee sleeves?
A. Most lifting knee sleeves use materials that can be safely machine-washed. However, many manufacturers still recommend that you hand-wash the sleeves to help them last as long as possible. To hand-wash them, let them soak in a sink filled with a mixture of hot water and laundry detergent before rinsing them thoroughly and hanging them up to air dry.
What exercises benefit most from wearing lifting knee sleeves?
A. Any exercises that put a strain on your knees can benefit from using lifting knee socks, not just powerlifting. This can include:
- Leg-based exercises such as squats, lunges and leg lifts.
- Cardio exercises such as running, rowing and cycling.
What’s the best lifting knee sleeve to buy?
Top lifting knee sleeve
Stoic Knee Sleeves For Powerlifting
What you need to know: These are designed to help professionals push themselves toward greater heights.
What you’ll love: They are 7 millimeters thick for maximum compression and come in eight sizes so you can find your perfect fit. Each sleeve is 11.8 inches long to ensure full and proper coverage. Triple-reinforced nylon stitching and neoprene main material ensure high durability.
What you should consider: These are not meant for anything other than powerlifting. A few consumers had issues getting the sleeves off and on. They’re expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top lifting knee sleeve for the money
ProFitness Lifting Knee Sleeves
What you need to know: These 7-millimeter sleeves provide the best compression for an affordable price.
What you’ll love: They come in five sizes, from small to XXL, and in five designs, including black with either white or red accents. Despite the reasonable cost, these sleeves still are made of neoprene. They are machine-washable and a drawstring storage bag is included.
What you should consider: A few customers found it difficult to find a size that fit appropriately. Others reported torn seams after a few months of regular use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This 7-millimeter sleeve sports a special design and is competition-approved.
What you’ll love: The knee support pattern provides an anatomical fit for comfort and superior assistance — it’s even patented and classified for medical use. The neoprene is soft, warm and tight without sacrificing range of motion. It comes in six sizes, from XS to XXL.
What you should consider: Only one sleeve is included, making this among the most expensive options. A few purchasers had issues finding a good fit, saying they run large.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022 Hurricane Season is here!
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Only a week into the 2022 Hurricane Season and Tropical Storm Alex became the first named storm of the six-month season, flooding parts of southern Florida. Now that hurricane season is officially upon us, now is the time to make sure your family is prepared in the event of any severe weather conditions.
Officially beginning June 1 and running through November 30, forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center are calling for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, predicting at least 14-21 named storms and six to 10 hurricanes – four of which could be Category 3 or higher.
But while forecasting is not an exact science, it is important to keep in mind that just one storm could have a significant impact on homes, property and lives.
That's why Virginia Natural Gas is providing customers with the following recommended natural gas safety guidelines for use before, during and after a weather emergency:
Meter Safety
- DO NOT turn off your gas supply at the main meter. Only Virginia Natural Gas or emergency personnel should turn the valve on or off.
- Leaving natural gas meters on helps to maintain proper pressure in the gas piping within homes or businesses and can prevent water from entering the fuel lines should flooding occur.
- Customers are encouraged to know the location of their natural gas meter.
- Following a weather emergency, customers should ensure the natural gas meter is visible, and the area surrounding the meter is free of trash and debris. Mechanical equipment used after the storm to clean up a location may damage the meter if it is hidden.
- If a natural gas meter is damaged or an underground gas line is exposed, customers should immediately leave the area, and call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency response line at 1.877.572.3342 or 911 from a safe location.
Appliance Safety Before and After the Storm
- Customers are advised to leave their natural gas service operational during a hurricane or severe storm. Most modern gas appliances have safety valves that shut off the flow of natural gas automatically with a loss of gas pressure or flooding of the appliances.
- Electronic ignition appliances will not come on when the power source has been impacted.
- If you are uncomfortable leaving your appliances operational, contact a trained professional (certified plumber or HVAC contractor) to shut off your appliances at the cutoff valves. When it is safe to do so, have them return to turn the valves back on, leak test the line and turn on to test the appliance for safe operation. Find a qualified natural gas contractor.
- If flooding occurs at a residence or business and the gas appliances are underwater, customers are advised not to operate their appliances until a safety inspection is conducted by a certified plumber or HVAC contractor.
Damage Prevention
- Strong winds and saturated ground could cause trees to become uprooted. Before removing downed trees, customers should contact VA811 to have the location of underground utility lines marked since downed trees could become tangled with natural gas lines.
- If a natural gas meter is damaged or a natural gas line is exposed, customers should immediately leave the area and call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency response line at 1.877.572.3342 or 911 from a safe location.
Detecting Gas Leaks
- If customers smell the distinctive "rotten-egg" odor associated with natural gas, they should leave the area immediately and move a safe distance away from the potential leak, while avoiding any action that may cause sparks.
- Look for blowing dirt, discolored vegetation or continued bubbling in standing water.
- Customers should never try to identify the source of a leak or stop the leak themselves.
- Avoid using any sources of ignition, such as cell phones, cigarettes, matches, flashlights, electronic devices, motorized vehicles, light switches or landlines, as natural gas can ignite from a spark, possibly causing a fire or explosion.
- Customers should call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency response line at 1.877.572.342 or 911 once they are in a safe place out of the area of the suspected leak. They should also stay away until Virginia Natural Gas or emergency personnel indicates it is safe to return.
Generator safety
- Generators can be useful after a storm but dangerous if not properly used. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution and fire.
- NEVER use a generator in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces.
- NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a wall outlet, a practice known as "backfeeding."
- Plug appliances directly into the generator. Or use a heavy duty, outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads.
- During a power outage, natural gas generators provide continuous fuel supply from an existing natural gas line. While these units are available in a range of sizes to meet various energy needs, customers are encouraged to contact Virginia Natural Gas before purchase and installation to determine whether their service line and meter meet load requirements for the generator's safe and efficient operation.
Personal Safety
- Your personal safety is the most important thing before, during and after a storm. The Red Cross urges everyone to be prepared before the storm hits. This means having an emergency preparedness kit that includes among other things, a seven-day supply of medications, copies of important documents such as insurance policies, non-perishable food items and water for two weeks, extra cash, batteries for flashlights and radios, and personal hygiene products. Visit the Ready.gov national preparedness website for more tips.
- Flooding and storm surge are historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. Know your flood zone and potential risk hazards in your area. Visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website and simply enter your address to "Know Your Zone."
How to connect with us
During a storm, Virginia Natural Gas communicates information to customers through the news media and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
For more information about natural gas safety, visit virginianaturalgas.com/safety.
About Virginia Natural Gas
Virginia Natural Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Virginia Natural Gas provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service to more than 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southeast Virginia. Consistently ranked in the top quartile for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, the company also has been recognized by the Virginia Department Energy (Virginia Energy) and the Virginia Oil and Gas Association for its safety, innovation, environmental stewardship, community outreach and educational programs, and has been named Local Distribution Company of the Year five times since 2015. The company has been ranked by its business customers as one of the most Trusted Business Partners in the utility industry according to Cogent Reports, and a Top Workplaces in Hampton Roads by Inside Business. For more information, visit virginianaturalgas.com and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Nextdoor.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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FAIRPORT, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manning & Napier, Inc. (NYSE: MN), ("Manning & Napier" or "the Company") today reported preliminary assets under management ("AUM") as of August 31, 2022 of $18.7 billion, compared with $19.3 billion at July 31,2022, and $18.5 billion at June 30, 2022. AUM by investment vehicle and by portfolio are set forth in the table below.
About Manning & Napier, Inc.
Manning & Napier (NYSE: MN) provides a broad range of investment solutions through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and collective investment trust funds, as well as a variety of consultative services that complement our investment process. Founded in 1970, we offer equity, fixed income and alternative strategies, as well as a range of blended asset portfolios, including life cycle funds. We serve a diversified client base of high-net-worth individuals and institutions, including 401(k) plans, pension plans, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments and foundations. For many of these clients, our relationship goes beyond investment management and includes customized solutions that address key issues and solve client-specific problems. We are headquartered in Fairport, NY and had 274 employees as of June 30, 2022.
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PASADENA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified real estate DST and REIT investments, has announced the completion of its 25th successful full-cycle event through the sale of its $68.40 million Net-Leased Portfolio 17 DST to an acquiring net-leased REIT. The sale provided investors with total annual returns including cash flow ranging from 7.03 to 7.80 percent while maintaining uninterrupted monthly distributions and meeting cash flow projections.
The portfolio consisted of 16 net-leased properties covering 248,882 square feet across the Southeast and Midwest, featuring eight national creditworthy tenants including Dollar General, Tractor Supply, Walgreens, and Verizon Wireless. Launched in 2017, the offering provided uninterrupted monthly distributions to investors beginning at 6.84 percent and ending at 7.10 percent, not including return of capital.
Upon sale, ExchangeRight provided portfolio investors the option to perform another 1031 exchange, receive cash, complete a tax-deferred 721 exchange, or a combination of these options. For investors who chose to complete a 721 exchange into the acquiring REIT, the total annual return on sale including cash flow was equivalent to 7.80 percent of initial capital investment based in part on an independent real estate valuation from KPMG of the acquiring REIT as of March 31, 2022. For investors who chose to cash out or complete a 1031 exchange, the Net-Leased Portfolio 17 DST total annual return on sale was approximately 7.03 percent of initial capital investment including cash flow.
Warren Thomas, one of the managing partners at ExchangeRight, said the successful exit and multiple investment options provided to each investor are hallmarks of the strength and optionality created by ExchangeRight's aggregation strategy.
"We are honored to have protected investor capital through 25 successful full-cycle offerings so far," Thomas said. "For each net-leased portfolio that we have taken full cycle, we are pleased to have provided investors with flexible tax-deferral exit options so they can achieve their individual investment goals even in the midst of a volatile economic climate."
ExchangeRight pursues its passion to empower people to be secure, free, and generous by providing REIT, fund, and 1031 DST portfolios that target secure capital, stable income, and strategic exits. The company strategically syndicates net-leased portfolios of assets backed primarily by investment-grade corporations that successfully operate in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries, as well as diversified value-add portfolios of inline and outparcel retail properties shadow-anchored by strong-performing grocery tenants. Please visit www.exchangeright.com for more information.
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Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia.
More rainstorms are forecast in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
The rain let up early Friday after parts of eastern Kentucky received between 8 and 10 1/2 inches (20-27 centimeters) over 48 hours. But some waterways were not expected to crest until Saturday and Gov. Andy Beshear warned the death toll could rise further.
“From everything we’ve seen, we may be updating the count of how many we lost for the next several weeks,” Beshear said. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.”
Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters on a state highway. Colombo began to panic when water started rushing in. Though her phone was dead, she saw a helicopter overhead and waved it down. The helicopter crew radioed a ground team that plucked her to safety.
Colombo stayed the night at her fiance’s home in Jackson and they took turns sleeping, repeatedly checking the water with flashlights to see if it was rising. Though her car was a loss, Colombo said others had it worse in a region where poverty is endemic.
“Many of these people cannot recover out here. They have homes that are half underwater, they’ve lost everything,” she said.
It’s the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis earlier this week and again on Friday. Scientists warn climate change is making weather disasters more common.
As rainfall hammered Appalachia this week, water tumbled down hillsides and into valleys and hollows where it swelled creeks and streams coursing through small towns. The torrent engulfed homes and businesses and trashed vehicles. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
Rescue teams backed by the National Guard used helicopters and boats to search for the missing. Beshear said Friday that at least six children were among the victims and that the total number of lives lost could more than double as rescue teams reach more areas. Among those who died were four children from the same family in Knott County, the county coroner said Friday.
President Joe Biden said in a social media post that he spoke Friday with Beshear and offered the federal government’s support. Biden also declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to more than a dozen Kentucky counties.
The flooding extended into western Virginia and southern West Virginia.
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for six counties in West Virginia where the flooding downed trees, power outages and blocked roads. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin also made an emergency declaration, enabling officials to mobilize resources across the flooded southwest of the state.
More than 20,000 utility customers in Kentucky and almost 6,100 in Virginia remained without power late Friday, poweroutage.us reported.
Extreme rain events have become more common as climate change bakes the planet and alters weather patterns, according to scientists. That’s a growing challenge for officials during disasters, because models used to predict storm impacts are in part based on past events and can’t keep up with increasingly devastating flash floods and heat waves like those that have recently hit the Pacific Northwest and southern Plains.
“It’s a battle of extremes going on right now in the United States,” said University of Oklahoma meteorologist Jason Furtado. “These are things we expect to happen because of climate change. ... A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor and that means you can produce increased heavy rainfall.”
The deluge came two days after record rains around St. Louis dropped more than 12 inches (31 centimeters) and killed at least two people. Last month, heavy rain on mountain snow in Yellowstone National Park triggered historic flooding and the evacuation of more than 10,000 people. In both instances, the rain flooding far exceeded what forecasters predicted.
The floodwaters raging through Appalachia were so swift that some people trapped in their homes couldn’t be immediately reached, said Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams.
Just to the west in hard-hit Perry County, authorities said some people remained unaccounted for and almost everyone in the area suffered some sort of damage.
“We’ve still got a lot of searching to do,” said Jerry Stacy, the county’s emergency management director.
More than 330 people have sought shelter, Beshear said. And with property damage so extensive, the governor opened an online portal for donations to the victims.
Beshear predicted that it would take more than a year to fully rebuild.
The governor got a look at the flooding from aboard a helicopter Friday.
“Hundreds of homes, the ballfields, the parks, businesses under more water than I think any of us have ever seen in that area,” the governor said. “Absolutely impassable in numerous spots. Just devastating.”
Portions of at least 28 state roads in Kentucky were blocked due to flooding or mudslides, Beshear said. Rescue crews in Virginia and West Virginia worked to reach people where roads weren’t passable.
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Brown reported from Billings, Montana. Contributors include Rebecca Reynolds in Louisville, Kentucky; Timothy D. Easley in Jackson, Kentucky, and Sarah Brumfield in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Officials find drowning victim in Love Co.
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 12:46 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - On Monday morning, officials found the body of a teen who drowned in Lake Murray.
Troopers said a 17-year-old boy from Ringling tried to swim from the Buzzards Roost shoreline to Buzzards Roost Boat Dock on Sunday around 5:30 p.m. For reasons unknown, the victim went under water and never resurfaced.
His body was found around 150 feet south of the Buzzards Roost Boat ramp in approximately 21 feet of water using side scan and radial sonar Monday around 8:30 a.m.
He was later transported to the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Troopers said the victim was not using a flotation device during the incident.
The victim’s name remains withheld.
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Senior Fluor Executive to Lead Growth in Next Phase of IBAT's Evolution
VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - International Battery Metals Ltd. (the "Company" or "IBAT") (CSE: IBAT) (OTC: IBATF) (FSE: 8RE) announced today that it has appointed Garry W. Flowers as President, effective July 11, 2022.
Mr. Flowers, who has served on IBAT's advisory board since April 2021, will take over the role from Mr. Tony Colletti, who was appointed interim President of the Company in March 2022. Mr. Colletti will continue to serve on IBAT's Board of Directors.
Mr. Flowers previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations for Fluor Corporation, a global leader in engineering, construction and project management, where he held numerous leadership positions since joining the company in 1978. Mr. Flowers brings proven expertise in engineering design construction, sustainable development, construction technology, field human resources, performance management and cost control.
"Garry has deep experience in engineering, finance, project management, and a proven track record in growing sustainable businesses with a laser focus on cost control and positive outcomes," said IBAT CEO Dr. John Burba. "We look forward to the level of expertise, energy and enthusiasm he will bring to his new role and as the newest member of our executive team."
IBAT is currently testing its first-of-its-kind modular, mobile lithium extraction plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The modular plant has been flow-testing lithium-bearing brine since early May, and extracting lithium chloride (LiCl) since mid-May, making IBAT the first company globally to successfully operate a commercial-scale mobile lithium extraction plant. The brine is sourced in the U.S. and is being delivered in significant volume via tanker truck.
"I am thrilled to be joining IBAT at this stage in its evolution, and to be working alongside an industry innovator such as Dr. John Burba," Flowers said. "IBAT's focus on sustainable lithium extraction at scale and its industry-leading technology have the potential to revolutionize the lithium industry for the better, and to ensure North American lithium supply security for the long-term."
As EVP of Operations at Fluor since 2016, Flowers was responsible for construction and fabrication, health, safety and environment, corporate security and investigations, industrial relations, corporate supply chain, and corporate risk.
Among the many senior roles Mr. Flowers has had at Fluor, from 2012 to 2014, he served as Group President of the company's Global Services segment, where he managed a $3B operations and maintenance business sector with 19,000 employees in more than 100 countries, and subsidiaries AMECO (equipment rental company) and TRS, Fluor's temporary staffing company. Mr. Flowers also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, the Fluor-led partnership that oversees the management, cleanup, and operations at the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site.
Mr. Flowers is a graduate of Furman University in South Carolina, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science. Active in a variety of civic and professional organizations, he is a past member of the Executive Council of the U.S. Department of State, Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and he is a past director on the board of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. He resides with his wife in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
Neither Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state in the United States in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any securities of the Company referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This release may contain statements within the meaning of safe harbour provisions as defined under securities laws and regulations.
This release may contain certain forward–looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company and certain of the plans and objectives of the Company with respect to the same. There is no assurance that the company's apparatus will be able to commercially produce lithium at the stated capacity. The purpose of the tests is to determine if it will be able to do so and successful completion of the tests cannot be assured as they are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with any new mineral processing method and characteristics of the material being processed.
By their nature, forward–looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward–looking statements.
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BRADENTON, Fla., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNZ Insurance President Rick Leonard announced this week at NAPEO's Risk Management Workshop, the largest gathering of PEO risk management professionals, that SUNZ Insurance Company has confirmed expansion into 12 new states.
SUNZ Insurance expanded its licensing footprint into Alaska, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
With the addition of these new states, SUNZ is now licensed to offer workers' compensation policies on a direct basis in 41 states. Although SUNZ already offers customized workers' compensation insurance coverage nationwide through its fronting partnership, this latest expansion marks the next step in the organization's strategic growth.
"Our team is experienced, proactive, and predictive as we develop, implement, and manage personalized workers' compensation plans tailored to each client's unique needs and unique geographic requirements. We look forward to connecting with new businesses across these additional states to help make every workplace safer for employees," Leonard said.
Since 2005, SUNZ Insurance has provided nationwide 'A-rated' coverage to PEOs, staffing agencies, transportation companies, and large employers. SUNZ's foundation is providing high deductible workers' compensation coverage utilizing its proprietary technology-driven platform which, year over year, continues to generate significantly better results for its clientele. It is this simple combination of expertise plus technology that SUNZ's clients continue to see unprecedented growth year over year.
About SUNZ Insurance
SUNZ Insurance is a national workers' compensation insurance company headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. SUNZ develops customized workers' compensation programs that deliver innovative and tailored solutions to protect businesses and their employees. SUNZ understands its clients' need for fluidity, offering workers' compensation insurance options tailored to each operation and the unique requirements of each workforce. SUNZ knows that providing a safe work environment and a healthy workforce are the foundation for a successful business.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama grand jury has indicted a 70-year-old man on capital murder charges in the fatal shootings of three people at a church potluck dinner in June, according to court records made public Friday.
The Jefferson County grand jury indicted Robert Findlay Smith this week in connection with the June 16 shootings of Walter “Bart” Rainey, 84, of Irondale; Sarah Yeager, 75, of Pelham; and Jane Pounds, 84, of Hoover, al.com reported.
Police responded June 16 to a report of an active shooter at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, a wealthy suburb of Birmingham. About 25 people, including Smith, had gathered late that afternoon for a “Boomers Potluck” dinner. He had previously attended some worship services and at least one of the previous potluck dinners there, authorities said.
Jefferson County prosecutors on Thursday presented the case to the grand jury, which returned indictments against Smith.
“Smith has been indicted for capital murder for killing two or more people,’′ District Attorney Danny Carr told al.com Friday. “It is still very early in the prosecution of this case. We will be working closely with the families of those who lost their lives that terrible day … as we progress toward holding Smith accountable.”
Smith is being represented by attorneys Emory Anthony and Moses Stone. Anthony did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Stone’s telephone listing went unanswered. Smith remains without bond in the Jefferson County Jail. A trial date has not yet been set.
Smith was seated alone at the dinner when a longtime church member approached him and invited him to sit with others at a table, said the Rev. Doug Carpenter, who founded the church in 1973 and retired in 2005. Smith refused the offer, but then pulled out a handgun and shot three people, authorities and reports said.
A church member rushed the gunman, struck him with a chair and held him until officers arrived, according to police.
Rainey was pronounced dead on the scene. Yeager and Pounds were taken to a hospital where they later died.
Authorities said they have not yet identified a motive in the slayings. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/court-70-year-old-indicted-in-alabama-church-triple-slaying/ | 2022-07-30T17:49:10Z |
Man warns others after solar panels almost burn his house down
MELISSA, Texas (KTVT) - A Texas father is warning others about solar panels, saying there’s a rare possibility that they could catch fire, like his did.
Austin Nathaniel decided to get solar panels installed on his home a year after his neighbor did. He went with the same company his neighbor had used because the other man had a great experience.
At first, Nathaniel says his experience was also great. But about four months in, he got a call from a neighbor telling him to get home right away because some of his solar panels were on fire.
“They contacted another guy, who ran and cut the power off and jumped up on the roof with a hose and actually sprayed it out. My child sleeps right underneath that, which is terrifying,” Nathaniel said.
When firefighters arrived, they noted two of the panels had caught fire and said, “that if my neighbor hadn’t gotten to it when he did, my house would have burned down,” according to Nathaniel.
“They seemed to think it was pretty obvious,” he said.
Sherrie Wilson, Dallas’ first female firefighter who retired after decades of service, says cases like this one are incredibly rare. They occur in about 1 in every 10,000 cases, according to the National Fire Protection Association and other sources.
Wilson has some advice to trying to prevent this from occurring.
“I think using a reputable provider is going to be your first, most important thing. But you know, you can have power surges, overvoltage, faulty products,” she said.
As for Nathaniel, he’s still trying to work with the company that installed the panels and is waiting for the situation to be resolved.
“Even if they fix this problem, it’s still going to be difficult turning these panels back on,” he said.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Pegasystems Inc. ("PEGA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of PEGA investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
PEGA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in PEGA during the relevant time frame, you have until July 18, 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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Demolition work moves forward on the old JCHS
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (JC Post) - The project to demolish the former Junction City High School is progressing as expected. USD 475 Chief Operations Officer, David Wild, said this week that the former Deever building and nearby skywalk portion of the complex have been taken down.
‘The major building on the southeast side is all now gutted and that will start coming down this week, said Wild.
“Asbestos abatement is being finished up in the old kitchen area as well as the gymnasiums.”
Demolition work will continue in a northerly direction.
The football field turf, running track, and tennis courts along two small classroom buildings on the west side will all be retained.
“We’re also going to leave some of the asphalt in place where we’ve traditionally staged parades so that we can continue to do that including the one this July 4th.”
Wild expects the entire project to be completed by the end of August.
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ARLINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Bank is excited to welcome Liana Gukasyan to the Elevate Banking team. Based in California, Liana will serve as an Assistant Vice President and Elevate Banking Relationship Manager with the Bank.
"We are tremendously excited to welcome Liana to our Elevate Banking team," said Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank. "Liana's extensive experience and industry knowledge will help Leader Bank bolster our Elevate Banking offerings."
Liana has more than two decades of experience in the banking industry, including most recently working with high-net-worth clients as a private banker for City National Bank in California. Her commitment to helping her clients find the most impactful solutions to address their banking needs has helped her create a broad network of satisfied clients in California.
"Liana's dedication to working closely with her clients to ensure they always make informed financial decisions will be an invaluable addition to the Elevate Banking team," said Dorothy Zahir, Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking at Leader Bank. "We look forward to welcoming this new network of clients from California."
The Elevate Banking team at Leader Bank offers clients premier relationship banking and access to a personal advisor who will provide ongoing individualized guidance regarding the Bank's many products and services. In addition to providing our business partners and clients with the highest level of personal and business banking solutions, the Elevate Banking team also seeks to provide an array of external financial support.
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $3.7 billion in assets. Leader Bank's team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank's rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has expanded its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.LeaderBank.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The idea was presented to Florida lawmakers in a movie house outside Orlando 55 years ago, with Walt Disney, who had died less than two months earlier, helping make the pitch from the screen: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow.
That city never materialized, but Walt Disney World became an economic juggernaut with four theme parks and two dozen hotels, while its government retained unprecedented powers in deciding what and how to build, issuing bonds and holding the ability to build its own nuclear plant if it wanted.
Now, five decades later, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to end Disney’s government in a move that jeopardizes the symbiotic relationship between the state and company. The high-profile attack by a politician from a GOP party that has historically championed its ties to business follows the company’s opposition to what critics have dubbed the “ Don’t Say Gay ” law barring instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine, sponsor of the bill to scrap the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the Disney government entity is known, said it is time for a change.
“You kick the hornet’s nest, things come up. And I will say this: You got me on one thing — this bill does target one company. It targets the Walt Disney Co.,” Fine said. “You want to know why? Because they are the only company in the state that has ever been granted the right to govern themselves.”
In an email fundraising pitch Wednesday, DeSantis, a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2024, put it this way:
“Disney has gotten away with special deals from the state of Florida for way too long. It took a look under the hood to see what Disney has become to truly understand their inappropriate influence,” the governor’s email said.
“If Disney wants to pick a fight, they chose the wrong guy,” the email added.
Disney, based in Burbank, California, had more than $67 billion in revenue in 2021 and has declined comment on the Florida legislation, which passed the state Senate on Wednesday and is being considered by the House in a special session of the Republican-dominated Legislature. The effective date of the measure would be June 2023, leaving time to develop a compromise short of completely abolishing the district.
Before Reedy Creek became Disney’s government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres (10,926 hectares) that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.
At first, news accounts speculated that “a new and large industrial complex” might be coming to the area. Some reports linked it to the Kennedy Space Center about an hour’s drive away in Cape Canaveral. Finally, on Oct. 21, 1965, the Orlando Sentinel broke a story with this headline: “We Say: ‘Mystery Industry’ is Disney.'”
A few days later, then-Gov. Haydon Burns confirmed the Disney plan, saying it would be “the greatest attraction in the history of Florida.”
That would prove true over the decades as metro Orlando became the most visited destination in the U.S., attracting 75 million tourists annually before the pandemic. The metro area, which added Universal and SeaWorld theme park resorts, grew from 305,000 residents in 1970, the year before Disney World opened, to almost 2.7 million residents last year.
In some ways, the Reedy Creek Improvement District was built on a misrepresentation when company officials came to Florida lawmakers with their plans to build an East Coast Disneyland. After the company’s first theme park in southern California was built in the 1950s, motels and tourist shops encroached around the property, and Walt Disney wanted to make sure the same thing didn’t happen in Florida.
Along with a theme park, Disney officials led by Roy Disney, Walt’s brother, told Florida lawmakers in 1967 that they planned to build a futuristic city — the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, also known as Epcot.
The proposed city would include a rapid transit system and urban planning innovations, so Disney needed autonomy in the district for building and deciding how to use the land, they said. The futuristic city never materialized, and instead Epcot morphed into a second theme park that opened in 1982.
“They said they were going to do one thing and they did another,” said retired Rollins College political scientist Richard Foglesong, whose book, “Married to the Mouse” recounted the formation of Reedy Creek. “In that respect, it was legally infirm. I think that is a factual argument.”
Reedy Creek was allowed to build its own roads, run its own wastewater treatment plants, operate its own fire department, set its own building codes and inspect Disney buildings for safety. In the current budget year, the district had $169 million in revenues and $178 million in expenditures.
Reedy Creek essentially runs a midsize city. On any given day, as many as 350,000 people are on Disney World property as theme park visitors, overnight hotel guests or employees. The district has to manage the traffic, dispose of the waste and control the plentiful mosquitoes in a territory once called Mosquito County.
Even though Reedy Creek’s primary task is to operate Disney World, it is home to less than 50 residents living in manufactured homes in two tiny communities, Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista. The two municipalities were formed to support the legal framework of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors with four-year terms. The supervisors must be landowners within Reedy Creek, and to qualify, Disney gives them a small piece of land that they must give back once they leave the board.
That’s not the only thing Disney has given out over the decades.
Disney has been a major political player in Florida and the country. The Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks political campaign spending, reported that in the 2020 campaign cycle, Walt Disney Co. and affiliates made more than $20 million in political contributions to both Republicans and Democrats.
That year, the most recent in which figures are available, Disney-related entities funneled $10.5 million to the America First Action committee, which supports former President Donald Trump. Disney also contributed $1.2 million to support President Joe Biden’s campaign.
“I think Disney is stuck a bit,” Foglesong said. “They had tried to play it both ways, making contributions to what you can only call right-wing Republicans. They thought they could have it both ways — be the company of motherhood and apple pie and fund these reactionary Republican politicians.”
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ARLINGTON, Va., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET). This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI's Research Advisory Committee, utilized federal and industry-sourced data to identify and compare full life-cycle CO2 emissions for a range of truck types, including a baseline diesel truck, battery electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
The study found that while electric trucks have no direct tailpipe emissions, CO2 production associated with vehicle, battery and electricity production would only result in a 30 percent decrease in CO2 emissions when compared to a standard diesel truck.
The marginal environmental benefits of electric trucks are due, in large part, to lithium-ion battery production – which generates more than six times the carbon of diesel truck production. The research, which utilized outputs from the Argonne National Lab's GREET Model, also incorporates CO2 emissions that generate from the U.S. electrical grid – which still relies primarily on fossil fuels. ATRI 's research concludes that hydrogen fuel cell trucks are ultimately the most environmentally friendly truck type, although the technology is not presently feasible for long-haul operations.
"The U.S. trucking industry is strongly committed to carbon-reduction efforts, and electric motors and drive trains offer many additional performance and maintenance benefits," said Hugh Ekberg, President and CEO of CRST. "But ATRI's research highlights that several of the leading zero-emission approaches being advocated today still need additional research to fully understand how the different technologies can be best developed and utilized to maximize carbon reduction."
The report concludes by identifying additional strategies that can reduce CO2 truck emissions for all three energy sources – diesel, electricity and hydrogen. For example, renewable diesel could decrease CO2 emissions to only 32.7 percent of a standard diesel engine without requiring new infrastructure or truck equipment. Finally, hydrogen sourced from solar-power electricity could enable hydrogen fuel cell trucks to emit only 8.8 percent of the baseline diesel CO2.
A copy of the full report is available through ATRI's website here.
ATRI is the trucking industry's 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure, and efficient transportation system.
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Making real-time, artificial intelligence-informed product recommendations to potential customers at the point of sale just got easier. A new partnership between Actifai and CSG (NASDAQ: CSGS) brings Actifai's industry-leading offer optimization and recommendation software to every customer interaction across the sales and care experience.
CSG, a global leader in customer engagement, revenue management, and payments solutions, is integrating Actifai's software-as-a-service into the CSG Advanced Convergent Platform (ACP). ACP customers and their care agents can seamlessly deploy Actifai's artificial intelligence software to generate higher average revenue per user (ARPU), drive increased sales conversions, and improve the customer sales and support experience. Existing Actifai customers have seen results that deliver up to a 14% increase in ARPU and 5% or higher sales conversion rates. Integrating Actifai directly into ACP allows CSG customers to quickly configure, test, and deploy the solution.
Actifai's platform reduces the burden consumers face as they navigate a complex selection of package and product options. By incorporating external demographic, competitive, and behavioral information to learn about a consumer's unique circumstances, Actifai is able to generate the single best offer for that individual in real time. Actifai's AI and machine learning models support this recommendation with dynamically-generated selling points to help the consumer understand why this offer fits their needs and help the agent close the sale. This automated process maximizes ARPU, customer satisfaction, and the likelihood of acceptance.
Actifai is embedding its UI and AI tools within the CSG agent care experience for inbound sales and customer care to create a seamless end-to-end workflow from offer recommendation to order entry. CSG will further enable its customers to extend Actifai's capabilities to their ecommerce channels with optimized offer recommendations that simplify the web-based buying experience.
"In a highly competitive market, our customers need truly innovative solutions to establish, protect, and grow their subscriber relationships," said Jim Daley, SVP, Broadband, Cable and Satellite, CSG. "By leveraging Actifai, CSG's solutions help operators offer their employees and customers an impactful and useful tool. The use of real-time external data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is empowering CSG customers to further personalize every consumer experience and maximize the value of each interaction."
"CSG's industry-leading solutions for the cable and telecommunications market made them an ideal partner to bring Actifai's solutions to new customers. Now, CSG customers can effortlessly drive ARPU and conversion increases using Actifai's proven AI," said Jeff Vogt, EVP and GM – Cable, Media, and Telecommunications, Actifai.
Actifai is a software-as-a-service provider to customer-facing organizations including cable, media, and telecommunications operators. Actifai's customer engagement platform reduces the complexity of choice for sales agents and consumers, eliminating information barriers to maximize the value of customer interaction. With tailored, AI-powered recommendations, operators can customize consumer interactions and optimize outcomes in real-time across their live and digital sales channels. For more information, please visit www.actifai.com.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) ordered flags at the U.S. Capitol to be flown at half-staff to honor Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96.
“Speaker Pelosi has ordered the flags at the U.S. Capitol to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Pelosi spokesperson Drew Hammill wrote on Twitter.
The royal family announced the queen’s death on Twitter Thursday afternoon after Buckingham Palace earlier that day said she was “under medical supervision” following evaluation because doctors were “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.”
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the royal family wrote.
Elizabeth assumed the role of queen in 1952, when she was 27 years old, after her father’s death. Her reign spanned 15 prime ministers and 14 U.S. presidents, the first being Harry Truman. She met 13 of the 14 American leaders, with the exception of Lyndon Johnson.
In May 1991, Queen Elizabeth delivered an address to a joint meeting of Congress, becoming the first British monarch to address the legislative chambers.
A number of congressional lawmakers released statements on Thursday mourning the queen’s loss.
“Today, Americans join the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II,” Pelosi wrote in a statement. “Over her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of leadership in the global arena and a devoted friend of freedom. On behalf of the United States Congress, I extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Royal Family during this sad time.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a statement said, “The British people’s loss is the entire world’s loss.”
“Elaine and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and to the many millions of people across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the entire world who have drawn reassurance and inspiration from her historic reign, sterling character, and shining example,” he added. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/pelosi-orders-capitol-flags-at-half-staff-to-honor-queen-elizabeth/ | 2022-09-08T23:50:17Z |
Ukrainians celebrate Easter in the shadow of war
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Sofiya Harbuziuk, Oleksandra Ochman and Marc Seeman, CNN
They’ve endured intense battles, brutal airstrikes and unimaginable loss, but this weekend many Ukrainians will attempt to celebrate one of their most important holidays of the year: Orthodox Easter.
Traditionally a time of reflection and rebirth, this Sunday will also mark exactly two months since the country was thrust into a devastating war after Russian forces invaded on February 24.
In his nightly address Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ruminated on the significance of the date. “Today was Holy Saturday for Christians of the Eastern Rite. The day between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. It seems that Russia is stuck on such a day,” he said.
“On the day when death triumphs and God is supposedly gone. But there will be a Resurrection. Life will defeat death. The truth will defeat any lies. And evil will be punished,” added Zelensky.
As fighting escalates in the south and east, many in Ukraine are leaning into their faith in search of solace, while others are opting to journey home from neighboring Poland to be among loved ones for Easter commemorations.
“I’ve never been this happy in my life. When I finally saw my husband again, on my first night here, I still felt like this was a dream,” Anna-Mariia Nykyforchyn, 25, tells CNN from Lviv, a western city largely spared from the Russian assault.
Nine months pregnant when the war broke out, Nykyforchyn was one of more than five million who have made the difficult call to leave. She returned two days ago with her baby Marharyta.
“For me, it was extremely important to come back home before Easter,” she says, before sharing her joy over the prospect of the couple’s grandparents meeting the new addition to the family. “I really wanted us to be together. It’s such a ray of hope that everything is going to be okay.”
Perched on the sofa in her apartment in central Lviv, Nykyforchyn glances over at her 27-year-old husband Nazar, whose attention is firmly fixed on the tiny, infant girl napping on his lap.
“I had a very tough experience of staying in Poland both physically, because of the baby, and mentally. It was more than difficult, unbearable,” she says.
“I moved to uncertainty: to strange people, to a strangers’ house, to a city I’ve never been to before, to a country with a language I don’t speak fluently. I understood that I would have to give birth in a clinic where no one knows me and where I haven’t made any agreements. I didn’t know how it would be. But the main thought which kept me afloat was that my child has to be born in the safe conditions,” says Nykyforchyn.
Aware of the toll on his wife, Nazar chimes in: “She is not just a woman, she is a hero … if I were in her shoes I wouldn’t be able to… I would’ve broken down. And she didn’t break down.”
While the gushing father is clearly delighted to be reunited with his wife and daughter, this young family are some of the more fortunate. Not all will get the same chance to reunite with loved ones.
The Ukrainian government announced new curfews for Easter weekend, amid warnings from authorities about the potential for increased Russian military activity during holiday celebrations. And earlier this week, officials in the Luhansk and Sumy regions urged residents to attend virtual services, citing possible Russian “provocations,” while noting many churches have been destroyed in the invasion.
Despite concerns, residents in Lviv descended on churches in the city for blessings of protection and prayer on Saturday. At the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin, the faithful ignored the calls to stay at home and instead queued with decorated baskets of food ready to be blessed with Holy Water by parish priests.
Volodymyr, 53, stands patiently alongside his family as they wait for the priest to make his way down the line.
“People often think that holidays should be merry, bring relief, and make it easier — and when they feel good they don’t turn to real faith … Now we are going through hard times, people are starting to come closer to God, there are more people here than before, and that’s good for us,” he says, before showing us the homemade paska (a traditional Easter bread), sausage, ham and cheese nestled among candles and decorative eggs in his basket.
“Today in the morning there was an air alarm, but now thank God it’s calmer and we could come. It’s very important for us. It’s the church we visit often,” he adds.
Nearby, 35-year-old church volunteer Andrii is dutifully loading collection boxes of Easter food for Ukrainian troops. “We are trying to keep a festive mood and hope for justice and peace. This holiday, Easter gives even more hope. We have to believe in victory as well as we believe in Jesus Christ,” he says.
Gesturing to the rapidly filling containers, he adds: “They will be sent to the military units who protect our land. (The) guys should have an opportunity to eat some paska and sausage.”
A gust of wind catches the beautifully embroidered cloth covering 35-year-old Maryanna’s basket. After fixing it back in place, she tells CNN her family heeded the warnings to remain at home.
“It’s scary and there’s anxiety in my soul. In Odesa today there was a missile strike … But we believe in God and hope that it all ends up with the victory,” she says softly.
As the priest rounds the corner, her eyes quickly flicker back to her basket. “We got a notification from our city officials that people should better stay at home, but we can’t,” she continues. “How can we not bless the Easter bread? We missed it during a Covid pandemic — and now people need the holiday desperately.”
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Company reports 37% organic revenue growth and positive adjusted EBITDA
Conference Call Scheduled for today, May 16, 2022 at 5:00pm ET
GARDNER, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Optics Corporation, Inc. (OTCQB: PEYE), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical instruments for the medical and defense industries, announced operating results on an unaudited basis for its fiscal year 2022 third quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Third quarter fiscal 2022 highlights:
- Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 increased 89% to $4.65 million compared to $2.46 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Lighthouse, which was acquired on October 5, 2021, contributed $1.29 million in third quarter revenue.
- Excluding contributions from Lighthouse, revenue for the third quarter increased 37% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
- Gross margins for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 were 37% compared to 33% in the same quarter of the prior year. Excluding Lighthouse, gross margins exceeded 40%.
- Net loss of $113,897 during the quarter included $231,115 of stock-based compensation and $52,778 of interest expense. This compared to net income of $552,280 in the same quarter a year ago, which included $808,962 of other income related to the forgiveness of the SBA PPP loan.
- Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and acquisition-related expenses, was $218,193.
- The Company's cash position at the end of the third quarter was $831,585.
Recent additional highlights:
- In February 2022, the Company announced $1.5 million production orders from a large defense/aerospace customer for a new optical application.
- In February 2022, the Company received notice that one of its customer's products has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
- In March 2022, the Company announced $2.5 million production orders from a large medical device company for an existing product in the spinal surgery market.
- In May 2022, the Company announced the first successful transfer to production of a Lighthouse engineering pipeline product and first shipments against a $600,000 production order for a next generation otoscope application.
Precision Optics' CEO, Joseph Forkey, commented, "I am extremely pleased with the financial results of the quarter as well as our position for future growth. The third quarter was highlighted by strong organic revenue growth of 37% year-over-year and 19% quarter-over-quarter, as we continue to be awarded production contracts for new products successfully exiting our engineering pipeline and as existing products see a rebound from pandemic delays. We also achieved improvements in gross margins as we better absorbed our fixed costs and continued to realize efficiencies in our manufacturing processes. Overall, we achieved a return to positive adjusted EBITDA and look to grow our profitability while we invest in our business. As we look to the future, we believe the strong trends we have seen the last couple of quarters are likely to continue, following the recent receipt of new production agreements, a large and growing pipeline where we expect multiple new projects to advance to production in the coming twelve months, and recent industry trends toward the return of elective surgeries."
The following table summarizes the third quarter (unaudited) results for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:00pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 735-3662 or (412) 317-5705.
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Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until May 23, 2022 at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #5109011. A webcast replay will be available at https://app.webinar.net/m9wML1WElGV.
About Precision Optics Corporation
Founded in 1982, Precision Optics is a vertically integrated optics company primarily focused on leveraging its proprietary micro-optics and 3D imaging technologies to the healthcare and defense/aerospace industries by providing services ranging from new product concept through mass manufacture. Utilizing its leading-edge in-house design, prototype, regulatory and fabrication capabilities as well as its Lighthouse Imaging division's electronic imaging expertise and its Ross Optical division's high volume world-wide sourcing, inspecting and production resources, the Company is able to design and manufacture next-generation product solutions to the most challenging customer requirements. Within healthcare, Precision Optics enables next generation medical device companies around the world to meet the increasing demands of the surgical community who require more enhanced and smaller imaging systems for minimally invasive surgery as well as 3D endoscopy systems to support the rapid proliferation of surgical robotic systems. In addition to these next generation applications, Precision Optics has supplied top tier medical device companies a wide variety of optical products for decades, including complex endocouplers and specialized endoscopes. The Company is also leveraging its technical proficiency in micro-optics to enable leading edge defense/aerospace applications which require the highest quality standards and the optimization of size, weight and power. For more information, please visit www.poci.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Precision Optics has provided in this press release financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America ("non-GAAP"). The non-GAAP financial measure is adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). Adjusted EBITDA also excludes from Net income from continuing operations the effect of Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other acquisition related expenses and Proceeds from extinguished debt relating to the SBA Payroll Protection Plan loan.
This non-GAAP financial measure assists Precision Optics management in comparing its operating performance over time because certain items may obscure the underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult, as they are of a nature and/or size that occur with inconsistent frequency or relate to discrete acquisition or restructuring plans that are fundamentally different from the ongoing productivity of the Company. Precision Optics management also believes that presenting this measure allows investors to view its performance using the same measures that the Company uses in evaluating its financial and business performance and trends.
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information calculated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure presented above to GAAP results has been provided in the financial tables included with this press release.
About Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express the Company's intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements related to the Company's future activities or future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by the Company's management. These statements are not guarantees of future performances and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those risks discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and in other documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Following are the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, and Statements of Operations, for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
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Abortion clinics prepare for increase of out-of-state cases
(CNN) - The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade just over a week ago and, since then, several states have banned abortion in nearly all cases and more have seriously limited access to the service.
Some women are forced to travel across state lines to get the care they need, and some clinics will feel the strain of extra patients.
“Some patients fly. Some may prefer to drive, so being near the highways that we are and the airport being in Bloomington gives patients the most options available,” Midwest Advocacy Director of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance Sharon Lau said.
Whole Woman’s Health is one clinic bracing to start treating more patients with I-35 connecting it to three of the states with the most restrictive abortion laws, including Texas and South Dakota.
Planned Parenthood CEO Sarah Stoesz is also bracing for an influx.
“We expect to see a minimum of 10% to 25% more people coming, seeking an abortion,” she said.
Stoesz says she is not sure if they can “handle the increase.”
“There is already a health care worker shortage and we’ve been struggling with that since the beginning of the pandemic that hasn’t gone away,” she said.
Liz Van Heel is worried.
“I always thought I would have two boys,” she said.
Six years ago Van Heel says she and her husband went in for an ultrasound and left feeling devastated.
“It was Friday the 13th. That’s when my doctor told me the news that this baby was incompatible with life and that is when I decided I wanted an abortion as soon as possible,” she said.
Van Heel says her unborn baby had a neural tube defect, meaning her baby’s brain did not fully develop.
“That diagnosis meant that I would either miscarry at any time or the moments after I gave birth, the baby would die,” she said.
Van Heel says that continuing to carry a baby that was not compatible with life would not be good her mental or emotional health.
The Minneapolis mother, who later had a healthy child, is worried that women like her will have an even tougher time getting an abortion.
“That is worrisome. Having gone through this, that period between deciding you want an abortion and then actually having an abortion, it feels so long. I would be honored to be a resource for anyone that needs it,” Van Heel said.
Planned Parenthood says it is hearing from others like Van Heel who are offering to be a resource for those who live far from airports or do not have cars.
Even for those with transportation, Planned Parenthood expects appointments will be in short supply.
In addition to the states already limiting or banning abortion, several more are waiting for legal issues to play out after lawsuits blocked the new restrictions from taking place, but with the federal precedent gone, those legal challenges may be dismissed and the law could be allowed to take effect.
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The world has a lot of problems. Big problems, with big consequences that require big solutions. In the midst of all this "bigness," the average person can end up feeling too small to offer anything of value.
They can forget that, sometimes, the path to somewhere better starts small. It can start with a single arm of groceries, driven down the road, so a neighbor can have a meal. No one has to wait for permission, no one has to worry whether their efforts are worthy.
They can just do it.
That's the philosophy behind community fridges, a growing movement of mutual aid that supports neighborhoods in need while tackling food waste and turning a keen eye to the larger causes of food insecurity.
In 2020, Latisha Springer was feeling, well, like most people felt that year.
"It was a difficult summer. It was really negative and overwhelming, and I was tired of thinking about how messed up everything was. I wanted to do something," she tells CNN.
Springer had learned about community fridges while living abroad in Europe. The practice first took hold there in the 2010s: A refrigerator, stocked with food by community members, for anyone to use at any time regardless of need or economic status.
"I thought it was a cool concept -- eliminate the middleman; direct, open access."
Then she thought some more. Why not here, in Atlanta? Why not now?
It all came together quickly, Springer says.
Though no one would call this kind of work easy, exactly, resources were simpler to obtain and people were more interested in contributing than Springer thought they would be. She created an Instagram account and posted some requests. A local business offered to host her first fridge, and then provide her some working space. Two years later, Springer's Free99 fridge project has four locations with two others coming soon, supported by a web of contributing businesses and hundreds of volunteers.
Springer quit her job and now puts her Master's Degree in Business to use coordinating several daily wellness checks and food drops, arranging donations from suppliers, and organizing other community activities like neighborhood clean-ups. Keeping up with volunteer scheduling and maintaining stocks and transportation is constant work, but Springer says she knows she can always rely on the people around her.
"Our community is amazing," she says. "Whenever we need something, there's always someone who knows someone who can get it done."
The concept of community fridges in the US caught on as need that had always been present became more visible during the early months of the pandemic. That's when Eric von Haynes, an organizer and artist in Chicago, began working on a community fridge program with local mutual aid groups. The Love Fridge Chicago now has more than 30 locations across the city, supported, in part, by grant money and the efforts of Love Fridge volunteers and other local aid coalitions.
"When we began, I wanted to make sure this was sustainable," Von Haynes tells CNN. "Food scarcity didn't start with the pandemic and it isn't going to end when the pandemic ends. We want to make sure we create relationships that last."
Food is provided by community members, restaurants, local chefs, urban farmers, grocers and food pantries. The Love Fridge, like many community fridges, also offers several other resources like domestic violence support and veterinary care through another mutual aid group. (Community fridges often act as hubs for approved non-food donations like hand warmers for winter months, or baby supplies.)
Free99 Fridge and The Love Fridge are good examples of how the same seed, once planted, can grow in different ways. Springer grew Atlanta's Free99 fridges through social media and word-of-mouth, with no background in this kind of work. Already a figure in the fertile mutual aid landscape of Chicago, Von Haynes began a new program that immediately intertwined with related programs. Both have flourished.
Mutual aid, which community fridges exemplify, differs from charity because there is no decision on who gets what and why. These programs tend to be run on a "by the people, for the people" mindset and prioritize boots-on-the-ground volunteering over donations -- though both help. Mutual aid also allows for people to communicate what they need, rather than being told by contributing parties.
Understanding the potential of something like this, like a refrigerator anyone can contribute to or take from, requires a lot of unlearning.
"I had a lot of pushback when I got started like, 'Who's going to monitor who's taking too much?'" Springer says. "But what's 'too much?' How do we know what people need, what they are using it for?" She says her "fridge friends" -- those who use Free99 locations -- often tell her they're helping out neighbors in need, or making sure their family members are taken care of.
Other questions abound, asked with skepticism or concern: Who looks after the fridge? (Volunteers, who perform wellness checks and maintenance.) What about sanitation? (Volunteers, again. Plus, organizers try to make sure their fridges are on private property to avoid municipal conflicts.) What if someone puts something bad in there? (Fridges are checked regularly, and Von Haynes says community fridges are protected by the Emerson Act, which shields food donors from civil and criminal liability.)
There are rules, of course, for the kinds of things community fridges accept. The bottom line? Don't put in what you wouldn't take out.
Von Haynes says people are sometimes surprised to learn that grocery partners often contribute expensive food like premium iced coffee, milk alternatives or nice chocolates, as if people who need food deserve the bare minimum and nothing more.
"That comes down to the way that people have been programmed," Von Haynes says. The reality is, community fridges help reduce food waste (another "mutual" benefit in mutual aid). Not everything that approaches its expiration date is bad; it's just less likely to sell. Plus, retailers and restaurants often have a surplus of perfectly good food that, for one reason or another, can't be sold.
The US Department of Agriculture estimates food waste makes up 30% to 40% of the country's food supply. That means food scarcity often hinges on what people can afford and access, rather than the supply that's actually available. Community fridges help break down that barrier, whether it's with an apple or a $9 bottle of cold brew.
That prospect can be uncomfortable -- separating availability from value, and value from cost. It can inspire defensiveness, a reflexive retreat into the belief that, because things are the way they are, it is the way they should be.
"While we do want these fridges to serve those in need, we want to change that idea culturally. It's important that we move away from the idea that every action is need-based," Von Haynes says. "We offer resources without gatekeeping."
"Food is a human right," he continues. "And people deserve good food."
Community fridges may start as something small and singular, but even from the beginning, they are rooted to larger systems of social justice and activism.
"You can't talk about food insecurity without talking about poverty, unemployment, housing and healthcare," Springer says.
Mutual aid programs and issues of racial justice are deeply interwined, dating back to the Black Panther Party's Free breakfast program in the 1960s, which is said to have been used as a template for the USDA's school breakfast program. Community fridges are often decorated by local artists, splashed with bright messages of nonviolence and solidarity.
In Atlanta, each of Free99's fridges is named after a Black community member who was killed by police or in police custody: Breonna (Taylor), Sandra (Bland), Elijah (McClain), Tamir (Rice). In Chicago, The Love Fridge's locations and work intersect with abolitionist groups and important locations around the city where community action is already happening.
Springer says making relationships with the people who use the fridges is the most powerful part.
It's disgusting the way unhoused people, people in need are treated. These are our neighbors, and it's like people don't want to acknowledge they exist." she says. "So our friends are grateful for the food, but they're also grateful for not being invisible."
"I think people are realizing that, ultimately, the only way we can make it is to rely on each other," she continues. "This is how we should treat each other and this is the humanity with which we should operate."
In caring hands, with the roots of a whole community running underneath, a single fridge can become a network of them. And together, they can become something more.
It takes work, yes. It takes time. But Springer and Von Haynes are showing it's possible.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Hoehn joins Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) as Executive Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Development, and Impact. In this newly created role, Hoehn will lead the External Affairs, Communications, and Development functions for New York-based non-profit CVB which is dedicated to advancing brain health. Hoehn will report to CVB Founder, CEO and President Dr. Magali Haas, MD, PhD.
Peter Hoehn is a proven healthcare business leader with 25+ years' experience in a variety of commercial and strategy roles, predominantly at Johnson & Johnson. Hoehn was most recently Head, Commercial Strategy for J&J Science for Minds, a new organization focused on innovative development models and digital solutions to address serious mental illness and dementia. In this position he developed the strategy, portfolio recommendations, investment approach, external collaborations, and business models for new mental health and brain health digital business ventures.
"We are thrilled to have Peter join CVB in this new and important leadership role. I have had the privilege of partnering with Peter to advance brain therapeutics during our joint tenure at Johnson & Johnson and, more recently, in his capacity on the Steering Committee of the CVB-led Brain Health Nexus initiative. I am certain he will add impactful healthcare business expertise to our organization at a time of intense growth and development," said Dr. Haas.
Throughout his career Peter has demonstrated the ability to develop insight-driven strategies in complex markets and mobilize internal and external partners to achieve results. He brings broad-based commercial, strategy and leadership experiences across Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Precision Medicine, including brand positioning and messaging, reimbursement and market access, global launches, organizational capability building, business model innovation, new opportunity evaluation, business development, and policy.
Peter started his career as a corporate lawyer and entered the pharmaceutical industry as an attorney for Bristol Myers Squibb. After a short time as a lawyer Peter moved into various strategy, marketing, and sales management roles at BMS before joining Johnson & Johnson in 2003.
Peter received a BA in Government and Economics from the College of William and Mary, and a JD from New York University.
About Cohen Veterans Bioscience
Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) biomedical research and technology organization dedicated to advancing brain health for millions of veterans and civilians by fast-tracking precision diagnostics and tailored therapeutics. CVB harnesses the power of biotechnology and advanced analytics and promotes best practices in research for evidence-driven, reproducible, and effective solutions. To support & learn more about our research efforts visit www.cohenveteransbioscience.org.
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Belton will kick off the sizzling summer with a street party Saturday evening in advance of its popular Fourth of July celebration.
The Downtown Belton Street Party, presented by the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday outside the Bell County Courthouse, 101 E. Central Ave. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., will feature live music, food trucks, craft beer and wine, activities and games, and, a news release says, “fun for all.”
The chamber said its free street party is “a non-ticketed family-friendly event” open to the public “with a goal of bringing people together to celebrate in the downtown Belton area.”
“We are excited about bringing this event back to our community for the Fourth of July Celebration,” Randy Pittenger, chamber president and CEO, said. “We are especially thankful for our event sponsors who are making this available to our community and visitors at no charge.”
The party gets started at 5:30 p.m. with live music on the main stage in front of the courthouse on Central. The Leon River Band, featuring Kyle Heitmiller, Elizabeth Finch, Jerry Pate and Jeff Pustka, will perform.
Tejano award-winning band Grupo Pression also will perform, followed by Kenny Orts and the No Chance Band.
The event will include family-friendly activities, including a photo booth, face painting, axe throwing, corn hole and other games.
A variety of food trucks and craft brewers also will be at the event to sell their products.
Two fundraisers, for the Belton Police Foundation and Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity, also will take place.
Sponsors for the street party include Vista Real Estate, CGI, H-E-B, Extraco Banks, Moore Air, Summer Fun, Bell County Motoworks, West Temple Orthodontics, Scores Pizza and Wings, First Community Title, Schoepf’s BBQ, ASCO, Hole in the Wall, KWTX-TV, Buzz Softball, NRG, Redbox+, i9 Sports, and Bold Republic Brewery. Other information about events can be found at www.beltonchamber.com.
The chamber said the week prior to the July Fourth weekend will include festivities such as the annual carnival in Liberty Park and the 98th annual PRCA Rodeo at the Bell County Expo Center.
A patriotic program will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 4, on the steps of the courthouse prior the Belton Fourth of July Parade.
The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Tenth Avenue and Main Street by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and end at the Belton Police Memorial on Birdwell Street.
At 11 a.m., the Festival on Nolan Creek is planned at Yettie Polk Park, 101 W. Davis St. The 1st Cavalry Rock Band from Fort Hood will perform. The hog dog eating contest will start at noon.
Later in the day, the holiday celebration continues at Schoepf’s, 702 E. Central, with a free concert and fireworks. The band Sprung will perform at 7 p.m. at the non-ticketed public event although reserved tables are available.
Fireworks are scheduled after the show, the chamber said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_5c7956e6-f04a-11ec-ae49-778acc390cdc.html | 2022-06-20T04:31:13Z |
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed by many fans — then saying several hours later that it was a joke.
It comes as the billionaire Tesla CEO faces a legal battle in the U.S. after backing out of a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. He is a prolific user of the platform, often musing about social issues or joking with his 103 million followers and occasionally getting into trouble with U.S. regulators.
Early Wednesday, Musk sent a tweet about his political affiliations and then added in a second tweet: “Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.”
That came as shocking news in the Manchester United world — albeit welcome to many — after nearly a decade of sub-par performances.
Asked by a follower whether he was serious, Musk later tweeted, “No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams.”
It wasn’t Musk’s first joke about buying a popular franchise. In April, he tweeted, “Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in.” He noted in the thread about Manchester United that the Coca-Cola tweet had also been in jest.
Musk previously ran afoul of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for tweets claiming that he had the funding to take Tesla private in 2018, leading the electric vehicle maker’s stock price to jump. That led to a securities fraud settlement requiring his tweets be approved by a Tesla attorney before being published.
He’s now facing more legal woes over the deal to buy Twitter that he negotiated in April. Musk sold roughly $8.5 billion worth of Tesla shares to help fund the purchase and lined up a diverse group of other investors to back him.
The deal fell apart last month after Musk said Twitter refused to provide him enough information about the number of fake accounts on the platform. Twitter could have tried to make him pay a $1 billion breakup fee that he agreed to but instead is suing to force him to complete the purchase. The case is set to go to trial in Delaware in October.
Musk, with his seemingly unlimited potential to buy the best soccer players in the world, would have been a welcome prospect for many Man United fans who want to see the club back at the top of the game.
Man United was arguably the biggest team in world soccer under manager Alex Ferguson, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. But since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, the team has struggled to win trophies.
Last season, United finished 35 points behind champion Manchester City — the club’s local rival — and there were protests against the Glazer family, the team’s American owners.
Many supporters in the club’s huge international fanbase have opposed the Glazers since they took control in 2005, in part because they financed the takeover by putting the club in debt for the first time in decades.
The latest low came Saturday when United lost 4-0 to Brentford, a small team from west London that was promoted to the Premier League in 2021. It was United’s second straight loss to open the season, leaving it in last place in the 20-team Premier League.
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust fan group, known as MUST, condemned the owners following last weekend’s match.
“What we have witnessed tonight is an embarrassment — no, a humiliation — for Manchester United fans. And yet in many ways it was not a surprise. It feels like the culmination of a long-term direction of travel,” the fan club said in a statement. “MUST hold the owners of the Club primarily responsible for this new low in our decade of decline.” | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/musk-tweet-joking-about-buying-manchester-united-causes-stir/ | 2022-08-17T23:46:14Z |
Continued Global Growth of Khiron's Proven ZereniaTM Clinic Model
Focused on Patients, Physician Education and Innovation
- New clinic is in the district of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, a city with more than 12 million people
- Expansion into Brazil follows Khiron´s proven and unique patient acquisition and retention model
- 40% of Zerenia™ patient appointments in Colombia and 95% of Zerenia™ patient appointments in the UK result in a medical cannabis prescription
- In the initial phase of the 7,000 sq. ft. clinic, Brazil's First Zerenia™ Clinic will have a total capacity of approximately 23,000 patient consults per year
- Under the leadership of Dr. Eduardo Faveret as Medical Director, the clinic will open with more than 13 doctors for both in-person and telehealth models
- Brazil is Latin America's largest addressable market, with over 210 million people
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Latin America and Europe, is pleased to announce the opening of Brazil's first Zerenia™ clinic in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. The clinic is located at Vinicius de Moraes 201 Ipanema, with an initial top capacity of 23,000 patient consults per year. Khiron's Zerenia™ Rio clinic will be the first of its kind in Brazil.
Zerenia™ Rio clinic provide physical consultations and telehealth services, connecting patients with medical specialists trained in the ethical, safe, and responsible prescription of cannabinoid-based medications. These medications focus on the comprehensive treatment of pathologies such as chronic pain, neurological pathologies, palliative care, rheumatology, psychiatry, geriatrics, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, and dermatology.
Khiron is well positioned to expand Zerenia™ clinics in Brazil following its successful introduction in July 2021 of Khiron-branded medical CBD. Dr. Eduardo Faveret, a thought leader and innovator in medical cannabis, has been appointed as Medical Director and will be leading the clinic. Dr. Faveret and the Zerenia™ Rio clinic will be supported by Khiron's strategic alliances with doctors and patient associations, including CANNAB in Salvador de Bahia, and leading medical distributors such as TAIMIN in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
"Brazil continues to experience exponential growth in prescribing doctors and demand for medical cannabis products by patients. ZereniaTM Rio, is positioned as a comprehensive and humanized pioneer in patient health service and prevention to improve the quality of life of Brazilian families," commented Dr. Eduardo Faveret, Medical Director for Zerenia™ Rio clinic. He continued, "We have assembled a multidisciplinary medical team that covers diverse medical cannabis specialties and treatments, which makes our Zerenia™ Rio clinic unique in Brazil."
In the fall, Khiron is expected to launch additional THC medical cannabis products in the country, which will complement its current global portfolio.
Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director of Khiron Life Sciences, said: "Khiron has developed a unique, successful, and sustainable model with the implementation of Zerenia™ in Colombia, Perú, and the United Kingdom. Brazil is Latin America´s largest addressable market with more than 210 million people and we believe that our ZereniaTM model will replicate the success we have experienced around the world. We have served more than 25,000 individual patients across the globe through our model, with high peer patient acquisition and retention rates. We have a fantastic team on the ground in Brazil composed of doctors, nurses, patient advocates, and administrative staff in our Zerenia™ Rio clinic that will elevate our patient-first model to new levels. Khiron's ZereniaTM Rio clinic in Brazil will also allow us to continue to generate more patient-based evidence on the pharmacoeconomic benefits of our Khiron-branded medical cannabis products, and through this data, Khiron could eventually be able provide insurance benefits for patients as we have done in Colombia."
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated international medical cannabis corporation with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific, product innovation, and cannabis operations expertise to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in Colombia, Peru, Germany, United Kingdom, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Company is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.
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MLOps leader dramatically reduces time from lab to production with new upgrades
SAN FRANCISCO , July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datatron announced today the latest version of its enterprise-grade MLOps platform. Updates include increased flexibility, a new interface that simplifies data scientists' workflow, and ease-of-use enhancements for the operational teams, resulting in an additional productivity gain of up to 68%.
Datatron Version 3.0 allows enterprises to achieve results with AI and ML by removing the roadblocks that prevent successful deployment. Based on feedback from clients, Datatron is further simplifying the life of data scientists, making it easier to register, iterate and deploy models with just a few simple commands – all from within the user's familiar notebook environment.
Datatron has proven to be one of the most flexible and managed platforms to get AI and ML models out into production rapidly. Unlike most offerings on the market, the Datatron platform doesn't require additional vendor-specific software development kit (SDK) lines of code to operationalize AI and ML models. The vendor/tech agnostic platform integrates with various workflow stacks including via open-source tools, taking away the burden of having to scale to manage the scaffolding of tools that have been layered together.
The latest release further simplifies AI and ML workflows by fully augmenting the operationalization process of AI and ML for test/validation, deployment, and scale without requiring a staff of expensive engineers. Datatron's platform allows customers to avoid "analysis paralysis" with their AI and ML programs, enabling them to get models into production more quickly and allowing teams to rapidly iterate based on real-world data.
With AI/ML models, businesses can experience positive ROI within the first six months of using Datatron, far faster than if they had to build a team, and assemble all the various software or open source components.
Enhancements made to the platform include:
- JupyterHub integration: This release significantly simplifies the AI and ML operationalization process with a notebook interface for data or ML scientists, where they can register and deploy models with just a few commands. Furthermore, this integration eliminates the need for context switching between the data scientists' coding environments and the Datatron deployment interface.
- Simpler deployment and management: Powered by SpectroCloud, customers gain a simpler way to deploy and manage Datatron's Kubernetes infrastructure. In addition to supporting AWS, the new capability extends this greater simplicity to Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. This improved deployment and management capability removes the complexities of enterprises having to learn and manage Kubernetes.
- Enhanced enterprise support: The updated logging and operational dashboard significantly simplifies problem resolution of the platform when the operational team encounters errors. Furthermore, Datatron 3.0 includes Single Sign-on support for the industry's popular identity platforms.
- Superior cost savings: The Datatron platform is the key to maximizing operational efficiencies and allows customers to realize the ROI on AI and ML investments faster and more easily.
Tenry Fu, CEO, SpectroCloud, said: "We share Datatron's vision of simplifying and making accessible anywhere, cutting-edge technology. With its MLOps platform, teams can easily get models out of the lab and straight into production, and we could not be more excited to contribute to Datatron's success with our Kubernetes expertise, delivering its critical MLOps solution in any environment customers want, taking away all that complexity."
Victor Thu, president, Datatron, said: "Data scientists tend to be skeptical that MLOps tools can handle the complexity of their models, in part because many similar tools force teams to integrate SDKs or packaging mechanisms to operationalize their models. Datatron is committed to providing our customers with full flexibility and capability to get models into production faster, by simplifying and streamlining the operationalization process. In today's uncertain economic times, businesses are facing a host of economic uncertainties. Operationalizing ML models doesn't need to be one of those uncertainties."
Datatron provides an enterprise-grade, cloud-native Reliable AI™ platform that enables businesses to easily, accurately and rapidly operationalize AI and ML models in production. Its centralized AI ModelOps and Model Governance platform helps organizations in diverse global environments streamline and standardize changes, monitor model performance, and correct for model degradation or decay. Industry leaders across different industries, including retail, banking, and pharmaceutical, rely on Datatron to operationalize and govern AI solutions at scale, producing predictable, rapid and reliable business outcomes. Founded in 2016, Datatron is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. For more information, please visit www.datatron.com or follow on Twitter @datatron.
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WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — The once-powerful and now disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he murdered his wife and son 13 months ago, with one of his defense attorneys calling for a speedy trial to clear his name and prod authorities to “go for the real killers.”
Wearing a white face mask beneath his shaved head and ankle chains above shiny leather shoes, the 54-year-old Murdaugh made his first court appearance in Colleton County since being indicted in the murder case last week. Despite his not guilty plea, he agreed to remain jailed without bond.
One of his lawyers, Dick Harpootlian, said the defense team wanted to avoid a bond hearing that might reveal new information about the killings and risk prejudicing potential jurors when the case goes to trial. He also said Murdaugh, already saddled with $7 million in bond on unrelated criminal charges, can’t afford to put up cash for his release pending trial.
Murdaugh has been behind bars since October, charged with financial crimes and several other misdeeds that were uncovered after the killings of his wife Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s Colleton County hunting estate in June 2021.
Harpootlian told a judge Wednesday that Murdaugh wants to stand trial within the next three to four months to show that investigators from South Carolina’s State Law Enforcement Division targeted the wrong man.
“He believes that the killer or killers are still at large and this would allow SLED to put this behind them and go for the real killers,” Harpootlian said.
Prosecutor Creighton Waters, a deputy state attorney general, replied that trying the case by January or sooner would be “very aggressive.”
“The evidence in this case is substantial and it all points back to Alex Murdaugh,” Waters said. “There is forensic evidence as well as other evidence of his guilt of these murders.”
Circuit Judge Clifton Newman made no rulings in court other than denying bond for Murdaugh. He said he would issue written orders later on the speedy trial request as well as a request for a gag order to prohibit lawyers and investigators in the case from speaking to news outlets.
Murdaugh is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of possessing a weapon during a violent crime. The indictment alleges that he fatally shot his wife with a rifle and used a shotgun to kill his son.
Authorities have released no evidence of how police linked Murdaugh to the deaths after 13 months of investigation. And the hearing Wednesday provided no clues as to why a man who had no criminal history and was part of a wealthy, well-connected family that dominated the legal community in the tiny town of Hampton might have wanted to kill his own family members.
Authorities have been tight-lipped since the start of the investigation. Last year, they released the late-night 911 call in which Murdaugh reported finding the bodies of his wife and son outside by the dog kennels on his estate. The coroner said both victims had been shot multiple times.
Newman, the judge who presided over Murdaugh’s hearing Wednesday, had previously denied bond for Murdaugh on the financial crimes charges. A different judge later set bond at $7 million but Murdaugh was unable to pay it and has remained in jail. His lawyers have complained several times that the bond was set too high, and said that because of lawsuits and frozen assets Murdaugh couldn’t even afford to buy underwear from the jail store.
If convicted of murder, Murdaugh faces 30 years to life in prison without parole. Under state law, prosecutors could also choose to seek the death penalty because more than one person was killed.
The four new indictments connected to the slayings added to a pile of 80 other charges lodged against Murdaugh by investigators who have scrutinized every part of his life over the past year. No trial dates have been set for any of the cases.
Prosecutors said the once-prominent attorney stole more than $8 million in settlements and other money from clients, committed fraud and lied to police by trying to arrange his own death so his surviving son could collect a $10 million life insurance policy. Murdaugh was also charged last month with co-running a $2 million money laundering and drug ring.
The murder charges and other cases are being prosecuted by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office because of links Murdaugh has to the local 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. The office’s jurisdiction includes Colleton County and Hampton County, where Murdaugh’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather were the elected prosecutors for 87 consecutive years. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/alex-murdaugh-pleads-not-guilty-to-murdering-wife-and-son/ | 2022-07-20T23:24:47Z |
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets to celebrate after the end of voting on a controversial new constitution that critics say could reverse hard-won democratic gains and entrench a presidential power grab
President Kais Saied joined a large crowd of supporters early Tuesday as they marched down Tunis’ central thoroughfare, waving national flags, cheering and blaring car horns after an unofficial exit poll result late Monday suggested that a majority of voters approved the new constitution.
Escorted by a strong security detail, Saied told the media he would ensure “a much better future” for Tunisians and pledged improved living conditions while continuing the fight against corruption.
“We have gone from the shore of despair and disillusion to the shore of hope” he said. “There will be no turning back… This is a total break with a system forever rejected”
Many supporters ululated and jostled to get a photo of Saied on their smartphones as he walked down the avenue.
“I wish him victory against his enemies, we hope that God will protect him from the wicked. Congratulations, congratulations, look after yourself Kais Saied!” said one supporter, Haida, who only gave her first name.
According to the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), an official preliminary result is expected Tuesday evening and the final result on August 28.
The proposed constitution gives the office of the president all executive powers and removes key checks and balances. The power of Tunisia’s judiciary and parliament would be greatly reduced.
Critics warn that Saied’s new political structure could pave the way to a new autocracy in the country that rose up against former autocratic strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 and kicked off the Arab Spring pro-democracy protests. Tunisia is the only nation to emerge with a democracy from those protests.
Monday’s referendum took place a year to the day after Saied froze Tunisia’s parliament and dismissed his government. Critics then derided the move as “a coup” but Tunisians, who had grown exasperated with the country’s political elites and years of economic stagnation, celebrated it. In the year since then, Saied has given himself the power to rule by decree and has fired dozens of judges, decisions that have provoked a series of protests.
Saied still enjoys widespread popular support. In 2019, Saied won the Presidency with over 70% of the votes in the second round, while recent polls put his approval rating at well over 50%. Many believe the new constitution will put an end to years of political deadlock and will reduce the political influence of Tunisia’s largest party, Ennahdha, the deeply unpopular Islamist party.
A desire for change was evident among voters who spoke to the Associated Press after the polls closed late Monday.
“This was an important day, I hope that all Tunisians vote to raise the level of the country and improve it” said Yahia Arafet, after casting his vote.
Olfa Hmid said she felt Tunisia had reached “the stage of collapse”.
“The future is not clear and we do not see anything clear. We are thinking about the future of our children and our country and we want to see it advanced. It is a really unfortunate situation and we hope for a better tomorrow” said Hmid.
With Saied’s critics calling for a boycott of the referendum, turnout was a sticking point for the president. Many observers expected a low voter turnout partly because the boycott but also because of Tunisians’ disenchantment with politics and their struggles with rising inflation that has reached 8.1%.
ISIE President Farouk Bouaskar said late Monday that preliminary figures suggested a turnout of 27.5% of 9.3 million registered voters.
Saied had sidestepped an AP question whether a low turn out would cast doubt on the referendum’s validity. Speaking as we walked with supporters early Tuesday, Saied said that he had tried to get “as many Tunisians as possible engaged with this election”. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/some-tunisians-celebrate-ahead-of-constitution-vote-result/ | 2022-07-26T18:00:36Z |
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- eBay has Entered into an Agreement to Acquire TCGplayer
Trading cards are an attractive category, which has seen substantial growth. TCGplayer is a leading technology platform for the collectibles industry and will continue to operate autonomously as one of the largest online marketplaces for trading card games. This acquisition complements eBay's focus category strategy and furthers the company's commitment to trading card enthusiasts. - Chipotle IQ is Back With 500,000 BOGOs for Brand Scholars
Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chipotle IQ, a trivia game that tests fans' knowledge of Chipotle's ingredients, leading food standards, fresh preparation, culinary techniques, sustainability efforts, and community engagement. This year's game will give Chipotle superfans the chance to win one of 500,000 BUY-ONE-GET-ONE (BOGO) offers. - McDonald's Announces Key Changes to Board of Directors
McDonald's Corporation announced the retirement of Sheila A. Penrose from the McDonald's Board of Directors. The Company also announced the election of Tony Capuano, Marriott International; Jennifer Taubert, Johnson & Johnson; and Amy Weaver, Salesforce, to the Board. Sheila's retirement will be effective September 30 and the election of Tony, Jennifer and Amy takes effect October 1. - Upgraded Points Reveals Data Study of the Most Popular Liquors in Every U.S. State, Ranked by Type and Brand
Alex Miller, Founder of Upgraded Points, says, "We thought it would be fun to see if vodka is more popular than whiskey, whether the north likes one variety over the south, or if liquor preferences hold true for nearly all Americans. And do Americans like celebrity liquors best, or time-tested favorites? It was eye-opening to see how preferences vary across the U.S." - Siemens Energy and Duke Energy's gas power plant achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title
Duke Energy's Lincoln Combustion Turbine Station, powered by Siemens Energy's SGT6-9000HL (60Hz) turbine, has been certified with the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the "most powerful simple-cycle gas power plant" with an output of 410.9 megawatts. Karim Amin, executive board member at Siemens Energy, says, "This GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title demonstrates our capability as a technology leader working together with Duke Energy to accelerate the path towards net-zero emissions." - Doritos Transforms Triangles All Around U.S., Invites Fans on an Epic Hunt Via New Triangle Tracker Program
Through both the Snapchat AR lens that converts any real-world triangle into Doritos and weekly TikTok challenges, triangle trackers everywhere will soon realize how often they come across triangles in everyday life. - Nearly Half of Americans Feel They Can't Afford Their Former Lifestyle
Nearly half of Americans (45%) feel like they can't afford their previous lifestyle and 76% of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds (66%) are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment survey on inflation commissioned by NCSolutions. - Dodge Challenger Shakedown Revealed, Kicks Off No. 1 of 7 'Last Call' Special-Edition Models
Dodge is revealing the first of the brand's "Last Call" lineup of seven special-edition 2023 models. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown pays tribute the original Dodge Shakedown Challenger concept, which shook up the display floor when unveiled at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown follows the original's theme of a black-and-red interior and exterior that fuses a modern and vintage feel. - TRUFF x Hidden Valley Ranch Announce Hottest Collaboration of The Year
TRUFF x Hidden Valley Ranch features the spice of red chiles, umami depth of black truffles, and tangy, creaminess of ranch dressing, all of which morph into a truly gourmet condiment. Utilizing the same pristine design that catapulted TRUFF's Original Hot Sauce into social media virality, the collaboration bottle will be available in TRUFF's impressively large 18oz. magnum bottles. - FIVE STAR® Instantly Takes Notetaking to the Next Level with its New Study App
FIVE STAR® – the leader in student-focused school products – has introduced its new Study App for the 2021 back-to-school season. With the launch of this app, FIVE STAR has made it even easier for students to study anywhere and anytime by taking their own handwritten notes from a compatible FIVE STAR spiral notebook and turning them into a personal study aid by instantly creating digital flashcards.
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HINGHAM, Mass., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandy Cove Advisors, a boutique financial advisory firm that delivers a full spectrum of customized wealth management services, today is pleased to announce that Keiron O'Brien has joined the firm as Managing Director, effective immediately.
O'Brien's new role will see him serving as Senior Client Advisor for Sandy Cove Advisors, acting as a lead on key client relationships to help clients meet – and exceed – their personal financial goals.
"As we continue to grow, we are committed to bringing on the best talent and resources for current and future clients," commented Deidre Prescott, President and Founder of Sandy Cove Advisors. "Keiron's track record speaks for itself, and he is already a valued member of the leadership team."
Prior to joining Sandy Cove Advisors, O'Brien has over two decades of financial service experience. Keiron held a Senior Vice President position at Brown Brothers Harriman in private banking. His experience also includes a role as VP of Fidelity's Charitable Services Group and six years working at private equity funds and hedge funds.
"My philosophy around wealth management is collaboration, relationship building and truly listening to my clients' complex issues and providing solutions," said O'Brien. Keiron has experience working with entrepreneurs, busy executives, and successful families. "I look forward to working with clients, gaining their trust and broadening our reach in the Greater Boston area."
O'Brien received a B.S. in marketing from Boston College and a B.A. in accounting and finance from Portobello College in Dublin, Ireland. He resides in Hingham with his wife and three children.
To schedule a meeting with Keiron, email kobrien@sandycoveadvisors.com.
Sandy Cove Advisors
Sandy Cove Advisors is a boutique financial advisory firm that delivers a full spectrum of wealth management services, with a focus on investments, financial planning, and family office solutions. To learn more about our offerings, visit www.sandycoveadvisors.com.
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California state lawyer suing Activision Blizzard is fired
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A top California state civil rights lawyer who was pursuing a discrimination case against video game giant Activision Blizzard has been fired, and another has quit in protest. Janette Wipper was chief counsel for the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing but Wednesday was her last day. Her attorney says another department attorney, Melanie Proctor, quit Wednesday. A spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom denies that his office interfered with the case. The lawsuit alleges that Activision had a “frat boy” culture that had become a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.” Activision didn’t immediately comment Wednesday. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/13/california-state-lawyer-suing-activision-blizzard-is-fired/ | 2022-04-14T05:37:15Z |
Good sportsmanship: Okla. little leaguer hit in head by baseball, consoles pitcher
WACO, Texas (CNN) - The score took a backseat, as it often does at the Little League World Series, during Tuesday’s southwest region championship game between Texas East and Oklahoma.
Texas East’s Kaiden Shelton was on the mound and hit Oklahoma’s Isaiah Jarvis in the head with a pitch in the bottom of the first inning.
It was a scary moment, and Shelton was clearly shaken up on the mound in the aftermath.
But Jarvis comforted the pitcher by approaching the mound and giving him a hug in a moment of sportsmanship that symbolized what the event is about.
The two teams were competing for one of the 20 spots at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Ten American teams will earn their place at the regional tournaments.
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Shine will focus on sales and product technology, leading ERIE's technology transformation across personal lines, commercial lines and ERIE Family Life
ERIE, Pa., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced the promotion of Tim Shine to senior vice president in IT, focused on sales and product technology. The appointment was effective May 19.
Shine will report to ERIE CIO Partha Srinivasa in this newly created role and focus on sales and product technology, leading ERIE's technology transformation across personal lines, commercial lines and ERIE Family Life.
Shine, most recently vice president of information technology, brings 25 years of professional technology experience rooted in software engineering to this new SVP role. Since joining ERIE in 1999, Shine has led the modernization of the company's core insurance systems, including the delivery of the Quoting and Application System (QAS), ERIESecure Business and ERIE Express Life.
"I'm excited to align Tim to our top priorities of modernizing and transforming our core platforms," said Srinivasa in announcing the appointment to ERIE employees. "During his time at Erie Insurance, Tim has helped shape a more contemporary user experience for our agents, driven greater efficiencies in our policy processing and greatly accelerated the adoption of data and cloud capabilities."
Prior to ERIE, Shine held technology roles at State Farm and General Electric Transportation. He earned his bachelor's degree in management information systems from Gannon University.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unilever PLC ("Unilever") (NYSE: UL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unilever, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unilever includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
Aggrieved Unilever investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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JACKSBORO, Texas (KFDX/KJTL) — Two weeks ago, an EF-3 tornado touched down in Jacksboro, Texas. It stayed on the ground for 45 minutes, at times reaching a half-mile wide, and damaged Jacksboro Elementary School and Jacksboro High School.
The damage to the two schools was extensive, prompting Jacksboro Independent School District officials to cancel classes for an entire week.
Students returned to class on Tuesday, March 29, even though repairs to both campuses remain in progress in some sections of the schools.
On Monday, Jacksboro ISD officials released surveillance footage from inside the schools that depicts the moment the tornado slammed into the buildings, giving an incredible new look at just how devastating the tornado was.
Footage from four different cameras was sent to the KFDX/KJTL newsroom, each angle shedding new light on the impact the tornado had on the schools.
One angle shows the moment Jacksboro Elementary was damaged, capped off by a close encounter with falling part of the ceiling and the principal Michael Qualls.
Another angle shows the destruction at the Jacksboro Elementary gym, depicting for several moments a swirling, tornadic cloud of debris and insulation.
The third set of images, taken from Jacksboro High School, shows an entire wall of the gym collapsing and powerful winds continuing to damage the interior of the school.
A final look from the Jacksboro High School football field shows just how powerful the winds were and how heavy the rain was, scattering equipment and making the uprights bend and sway violently.
As the city continues to recover from the damaged caused by this storm, these new perspectives help paint a clearer picture of just how devastating a tornado can be. The new footage also serves as a powerful reminder of how miraculous it is that no lives were lost and that no one was seriously injured. | https://cw33.com/news/security-cams-capture-violent-tornado-from-inside-texas-schools/ | 2022-04-05T18:18:36Z |
No Swim Advisory issued for Palma Sola Bay
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A no-swim advisory has been issued for Palma Sola South, located along SR64 near Palma Sola Bay in Manatee County.
Water samples taken from Palma Sola South on July 18 that show an elevated level of enterococci bacteria.
The advisory will be in effect until the water meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety guidelines.
Other beaches located in Manatee County are not under advisory.
As a participant in the Healthy Beaches Program, DOH-Manatee collects water samples at select beaches each week. The samples are then sent to labs to determine whether or not levels of enteric bacteria (enterococci) – which can bring human disease, infections or rashes – are acceptable based on EPA standards. If levels are read as unacceptable, a no-swim advisory is issued; a no-swim advisory is lifted once the levels read as acceptable.
DOH-Manatee received test results from samples taken at Palma Sola South on July 18 that show an elevated level of enterococci bacteria.
Additional information about the Healthy Beaches program can be found by calling (941) 714-7593, or by visiting the Florida Department of Health’s website at www.FloridaHealth.gov and selecting Beach Water Quality under the Environmental Health tab of the navigation bar.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 1, 2021 to July 11, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in NIO:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that NIO Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in NIO you have until October 24, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased NIO securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NIO lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/nio-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=31354&from=4.
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Authorities on Monday identified the motorist who died in a collision with another vehicle while driving the wrong direction on Interstate 35 Friday night.
Darrell Scott, 71, of Temple, was identified by the Temple Police Department on Monday.
A mother and her three sons in the vehicle struck by Scott were treated at Baylor Scott & White Children’s Medical Center, police said in a news release.
One child and the mother remain hospitalized Monday while the other two children were released, city of Temple spokeswoman Nohely Mackowiak said.
Temple Police, who are investigating the fatal incident, announced the death in a news release Saturday morning.
The collision occurred at about 9:09 p.m. Friday near exit 297 on northbound I-35. The driver was killed in the collision.
An autopsy has been ordered for Scott.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously.
A search of Bell County Court records did not show any criminal history for Scott. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_1914b044-eb68-11ec-b4a3-9bce589d4ba7.html | 2022-06-13T23:02:30Z |
On this day 42 years ago, CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel. So much has changed over four decades, but one thing remains largely as it was on June 1, 1980 -- those three, unmistakable red and white letters. If you'd like to experience a wave of nostalgia, take a moment to view these retro photos and defining moments from our network's past.
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1. Texas school shooting
After 19 children and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, last week, extraordinary trauma continues to haunt several survivors and the community alike. Questions are now being asked about whether or when a school devastated by carnage should reopen. In many cases, other schools affected by deadly mass shootings have been closed or renovated entirely to decrease traumatic reminders. President Joe Biden, who visited Uvalde on Sunday, told Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez "we're going to look to raze that school, build a new one," but plans to do so have not yet been announced. As the investigation remains ongoing, authorities are offering shifting details of what happened during the shooting. Here is CNN's timeline of the events.
2. Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court officials are escalating their search for the source of the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, taking steps to require law clerks to provide cell phone records and sign affidavits, three sources with knowledge of the efforts have told CNN. The probe has intensified the already high tensions at the Supreme Court, where the conservative majority appears poised to roll back a half-century of abortion rights and privacy protections. Some clerks are apparently so alarmed by the sudden requests for private cell data, that they have begun exploring whether to hire outside counsel. The young lawyers selected to be law clerks each year are regarded as the elite of the elite. They are overwhelmingly graduates of Ivy League law schools and have had prior clerkships with prominent US appellate court judges.
3. Ukraine
President Biden said the US is providing Ukraine "more advanced rocket systems and munitions" as its war with Russia grinds on. The new systems will enable Ukraine to hit targets 50 miles away -- a range far greater than anything the country has been sent to date, US administration officials say. This will be the 11th security assistance package sent from the US to Ukraine. Meanwhile, at least 243 children have died and hundreds of others have been injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February, the Ukrainian prosecutor general's office said today, which marks Children's Day in Ukraine. This grim statistic comes as Russian troops are actively "storming" the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, the head of the Luhansk regional military administration said, adding Russians now control "most" of the city.
4. Coronavirus
Travel industry leaders are pressing the Biden administration to end its requirements that vaccinated international travelers take a Covid-19 test before flying to the US. Groups representing several major US air carriers -- including American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines -- said yesterday the requirement does not match the current threat from Covid-19. They also say the requirement is negatively impacting the US economy. Roger Dow of the US Travel Association said in a separate statement that while restrictions on many other businesses have been lifted, "the travel industry remains disproportionately harmed by this requirement." Others across the industry have criticized the policy as out of date for months.
5. Inflation
With President Biden facing near-record low approval ratings five months before the critical congressional contests, the White House has unveiled a monthlong focus on the economy. A recent CNN poll found that 59% of Americans disapprove of Biden, while 41% approve. As a result, the administration has sought to renew its attention on the economy amid widespread inflation worries. In fact, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an exclusive interview yesterday on CNN that she was incorrect to believe last year that inflation was not a long-term threat. The White House is also blanketing TV airwaves with top economic officials in a concerted push to share Biden's message. Administration officials had been booked for 20 television appearances yesterday alone, according to the White House. Plus, Biden is scheduled to deliver a speech on the new monthly jobs report on Friday.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
'Top Gun: Maverick' jets to new box office record
The film's opening weekend was Tom Cruise's biggest debut at the box office over his 40-year career. It also scored a stellar 96% on review site Rotten Tomatoes. Is it on your watch list?
Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic
What a thrilling quarterfinal! And props to the supportive crowd who watched the entire match until 1 a.m. local time in Paris.
Woodpecker gets tangled in woman's hair
The woman said her hairstyle looked like a nest, so understandably, the bird got a little confused. See what happened in this short video.
Tesla should be worried about this electric luxury car
This 1000-horsepower electric vehicle has already sold out after spending a decade in development.
A ventriloquist surprised the judges on 'America's Got Talent'
Check out this unique and shockingly believable performance.
IN MEMORIAM
Famed Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, known by the stage name of KK, died yesterday just hours after performing at a concert in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, according to hospital officials. The 53-year-old singer gained popularity in the country and throughout the diaspora for lending his voice to hundreds of Bollywood films.
TODAY'S NUMBER
200
That's how many people were killed in Haiti last month due to surging gun violence, according to a new UN report. Heavily armed rival gangs began clashing and seizing territory in Port-au-Prince with new intensity in April, forcing more than 16,800 people, including children, to abandon their homes and shelter in temporary accommodations.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"I knew there would be scrutiny against me if I competed as a woman. I was prepared for that. But I also don't need anybody's permission to be myself and to do the sport that I love."
-- Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, saying that trans women are "not a threat to women's sports" in an interview with ABC yesterday. In March, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title in the women's 500-yard freestyle event. Thomas previously swam for the men's team at Penn in 2017 before undergoing her transition. Now out of college, Thomas says her goal is to swim at an Olympic trials.
A note for our readers: Today is the first day of Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Learn more about LGBTQ trailblazers and their fight for equality here.
TODAY'S WEATHER
AND FINALLY
This man lives in an airplane
Take a look inside this unique living environment! You may assume it would get a little boe-ing to live alone in a plane in the middle of the forest, but this man loves it. (Click here to view)
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Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman accused of murdering elite cyclist, Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, is believed to have traveled to New York City on May 14.
Armstrong, 34, accused in the May 11 shooting of Wilson -- who had previously dated Armstrong's boyfriend -- in what investigators believe may have been a deadly act of romantic jealousy. A homicide warrant was issued for Armstrong on May 17.
On the night of the killing, Wilson was staying at a friend's house in Austin in preparation for a race, according to an arrest affidavit filed by police in Travis County District Court.
Officers went to the home shortly before 10 p.m. to find Wilson suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Surveillance video shows a vehicle like Armstrong's near the scene of the shooting, according to the affidavit.
Traveler believed to be Armstrong
Surveillance photos and video also show a person believed to be Armstrong at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at around 12:30 p.m. on May 14, according to a news release from the US Marshals Service.
Armstrong, an Austin-based real estate agent and yoga teacher, boarded a flight from Austin to Houston's Hobby Airport and then got on a connecting flight to New York's LaGuardia Airport, the news release states.
Armstrong was last seen wearing a black shirt with a pink design on the chest, white jeans, a blue denim jacket, black and white tennis shoes and a black face mask. She may have had a yoga mat carrier on her shoulders, the release states.
Armstrong weighs approximately 125 pounds and is around 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the US Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City Life Insurance Company (the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors has elected Walter E. "Web" Bixby, LLIF, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City Life Insurance Company. He is currently also Vice Chairman of the Board of Kansas City Life, President of Old American Insurance Company, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grange Life Insurance Company.
Mr. Bixby has worked in various roles during his 40 years with the Company. He was elected Assistant Vice President of the Company in 1985; Vice President, Marketing in 1990; Vice President, Marketing Operations in 1992; President of Old American in 1996, Vice Chairman of the Board in 2005; Executive Vice President in 2012; Chief Executive Officer of Grange Life in 2018, and President of Grange Life in 2022.
Mr. Bixby is a fourth-generation member of the Bixby family that has led the Company since 1904. He also serves as a Director of Old American Insurance Company, Grange Life Insurance Company, and Sunset Financial Services, subsidiaries of Kansas City Life.
Mr. Bixby is succeeding the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer after the announcement of the retirement of his brother R. Philip Bixby.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company (OTCQX: KCLI) was established in 1895 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Company's primary business is providing financial protection through the sale of life insurance and annuities. The Company operates in 49 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit www.kclife.com.
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Kristi Noem, potential 2024 contender, says Biden’s leadership style has emboldened Putin
By Maeve Reston, CNN
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accused President Joe Biden in a speech Wednesday of projecting weakness on the world stage, saying he had been “wrong on every major foreign policy decision that he has been part of for almost 50 years” and charging that his leadership style has emboldened leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Addressing a crowd at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California — where she was asked to outline a vision for the future of the Republican Party as part of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute’s Time for Choosing Speaker Series — Noem issued a point-by-point critique of Biden’s foreign and domestic policy agenda. She warned that Democrats “are about control” as they veer toward “socialist policies” and argued that the GOP must reaffirm its image as the party of freedom.
As she condemned Putin’s ruthless invasion of Ukraine, Noem said the world is “watching daily assaults on democracy, and they are a reminder to us all of President Reagan’s famous words: ‘Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.'”
“Sadly, America’s president today is not fighting for our freedoms. He is not protecting our freedoms. In fact, Joe Biden is doing the exact opposite,” Noem said Wednesday. “If the leadership in the White House had reflected ‘peace through strength’ by supporting our military, by standing strong against Iran, North Korea and China, by not facilitating a devastating, disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 13 American patriots, then we would not see an emboldened Putin.”
She argued that Biden’s energy policies — including his decision to revoke the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline — have further weakened America’s standing in the world by making the US even more dependent on rogue nations for oil and gas.
As she contrasted the leadership styles of Biden and his predecessor, Noem noted that she traveled to 17 states to campaign for former President Donald Trump — more trips, she said, “than any governor in America” — in part because she knew he would restore America’s dominance on the world stage. (Though Noem is widely viewed as a potential White House contender in 2024, she has said she would support Trump if he runs again and has demurred when asked about her own ambitions.)
But Noem did not address Trump’s frequent praise of Putin throughout his presidency or the fact that he delayed nearly $400 million of US military and security aid to Ukraine as he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Biden family business dealings — events that ultimately led to Trump’s first impeachment.
In her speech Wednesday, she called Putin “an evil man, who like other dictators throughout history despises freedom and he hates those who seek it.” She praised Zelensky, stating he has “demonstrated his bravery to the world by his willingness to speak truth and fight for freedom for the Ukrainian people.”
As in many of her other speeches to conservative audiences over the past two years, Noem touted her hands-off approach to the coronavirus pandemic in South Dakota, including her early opposition to mask and vaccine mandates, as well as the fact that she never asked any business in her state to close during the pandemic.
She has often couched that approach as an effort to preserve the rights and freedoms of her constituents — noting on Wednesday, “We didn’t mandate anything.” She charged in her speech that other public officials “grabbed unconstitutional power over American families, workers, and students when a global pandemic gave them an excuse to do so.”
“Look from state to state and compare the difference between Republican and Democrat leaders. In Democrat states, families are devasted financially from mandates and closures,” Noem said. “Having lost precious time in the classroom, kids have fallen behind; economies have been crippled by regulations and restrictions.”
As she has raised her public profile nationally and within the Republican Party, Noem has been at the forefront of the culture war debates on issues such as abortion, LGBTQ rights and education — and she touted those efforts Wednesday night.
She signed a bill in mid-March that would require pregnant women to make at least three trips to a clinic to procure abortion medication, though the requirement won’t take effect until a pending federal court case is resolved.
In February, Noem signed “fairness in women’s sports” legislation that decreed that “only female students, based on their biological sex, may participate in any team, sport, or athletic event designated as being for females, women, or girls.” The law, which takes effect this summer, defines “biological sex” as the gender listed on a birth certificate “issued at or near the time of the student’s birth.”
On Wednesday night, she called it “the strongest bill in the nation to protect girls sports,” saying, “It is about fairness — about giving young women an opportunity to succeed.”
Noem has also been a frequent critic of critical race theory — an academic framework for studying the history of inequality and racism in the US — and this week, she signed an executive order to restrict the teaching of “inherently divisive concepts” in K-12 schools.
Critical race theory is generally not included in grade school curriculum, but last month Noem signed a bill barring the state’s public universities from requiring students or faculty members to adopt or adhere to what the legislation defined as seven “divisive concepts.”
Though critics of the recent legislation back home have argued that it would limit free speech and the ability to teach a wide array of theories, Noem said Wednesday that it was the left that “wants to criminalize dissent when someone raises legitimate questions” about teachings like critical race theory.”
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Yext, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of YEXT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: March 4, 2021 to March 8, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) 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; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/yext-class-action-lawsuit/?id=29982&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of YEXT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 16, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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PHARR, Texas (Border Report) — Traffic disruptions at several international bridges in Texas earlier this month, caused by enhanced truck inspections ordered by the governor, cost the state $4 billion, a Texas economic consulting firm says.
The Perryman Group estimates the daily losses to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) totaled $996.3 million with Texas losing $470.3 million daily, as the delays led to supply chain issues and had a multiplier effect throughout Texas and the United States.
The week-long economic slowdown and shutdown at international bridges along the border, including a three-day closure of the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge that began April 11, cost the state $4.233 billion in gross product, the report found.
Nationwide, GDP was affected by a loss of nearly $9 billion, according to the Perryman report published Wednesday.
And the report warned the massive losses will be difficult to make up, and in some cases, “impossible.”
“The recent slowdowns due to additional inspections disrupted these patterns, resulting in not only spoilage of perishable items, but also production delays. Given the strained capacity at the border in normal times, it will be difficult and, in many instances, impossible to ‘catch up,'” the report said.
The losses in Texas are equivalent to losing 36,330 job years. Nationwide, the losses are the equivalent of 77,019 job years. A job year is one person working for a year.
The report also chastised the prioritizing of border security over the national supply chain.
“Inefficiencies in the flow of imports and exports across the border leads to notable economic losses. While border security is certainly an issue that must be addressed, introducing artificial inefficiencies into an important, capacity constrained element of an already overly stressed national supply chain is a costly option,” the report found.
The Pharr-Reynosa International bridge in Pharr, Texas, is the busiest land crossings for fruits and vegetables from Mexico and the three-day bridge shut down cost truckers, suppliers and the community dearly.
The City of Pharr estimates $1 billion in losses in South Texas from the shutdown, which was caused when Mexican truckers in Reynosa blocked access to the bridge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials then closed the bridge because cars and trucks could not freely cross.
A recent report released by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley said the recent economic losses suffered not only in Texas, but nationwide, tied to bridge closures should exemplify how important international ports of entry are to our nation’s economic wellbeing.
“The Texas Border Region, by its very nature is highly connected to international commerce. The recent, if temporary, decision by the Texas Governor to institute enhanced inspections of Mexican trucks along the Texas – Mexico border reminds us that international trade is much bigger than the ports that oversee its flows or the trucks that sit hours on end patiently awaiting their turn to reach a customs officer. It also affects available inventory at our local stores and the prices we pay at the counter,” according to the UTRGV report, “The End of Globalization: Texas-Mexico Border Ports Trends.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott initiated the mandatory trucker inspections to better patrol the Texas/Mexico borders, he said. State troopers from the Department of Public Safety conducted intensive Level 1 inspections lasting upwards of one hour each on every truck that crossed the bridges.
Abbott signed the orders for the inspections on April 6, but by April 13 he had begun to strike deals with Mexican officials in various border states that agreed to step up their truck inspections. That led Abbott to scale back truck inspections on the U.S. side and truck traffic resumed flowing more freely across the border. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-lost-4b-from-international-bridge-disruptions-economists-say/ | 2022-04-27T19:01:13Z |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock:
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,200 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with more than 54 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Marzano DOP tomatoes are the best canned tomatoes in the world, and it's time to "start spreading the news!"
The King of Tomatoes, Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese Nocerino DOP is heading to the Big Apple, and it couldn't be any more apropos! Did you know that the Italian word for tomato, "pomodoro", means "golden apple"?
Not only should you look for the full name, Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP, but more importantly, the seals on the label which ensure the quality of the tomatoes inside. The bright red color and flavor of these incredibly sweet, non-acidic tomatoes never fail to impress.
If you are attending the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC, visit the I 🖤 San Marzano DOP booth to try some delicious nibbles prepared so you can sample these glorious canned tomatoes for yourself!
Details for the I 🖤 San Marzano DOP booth at the Specialty Food Association NYC Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center, Manhattan.
Location: 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10014
Dates: June 12-14, 2022
Level 3, Booth #2516
Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP canned tomatoes will make every dish the best it can be. For lots of simple and delicious recipes, and inspiration, check out the I 🖤 San Marzano DOP website.
RECIPES: https://ilovesanmarzanodop.com/recipes/?lang=en
Want to know where to find Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP canned tomatoes? You'll discover them at quality grocery stores, specialty shops, Italian grocery markets, and online. (Be sure to look for the "DOP" and the two seals that guarantee their quality.)
I 🖤 San Marzano DOP is a campaign co-funded by the European Commission - promoting San Marzano dell'agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP tomatoes in the USA.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dayne St. Clair entered the interview room, wearing a smile as bright as his orange goalkeeper’s jersey and clutching a crystal trophy after helping the MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX.
Coach Adrian Heath said slyly, “What did you win?”
“MVP,” St. Clair coolly replied, relishing the honor in his team Minnesota United’s home stadium.
Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute in the Major League Soccer All-Star team’s 2-1 victory over Mexico’s Liga MX on Wednesday night.
Vela, the versatile Los Angeles FC forward who led MLS with 34 goals in 2019, headed in the early goal off a crossing pass by LAFC teammate Diego Palacios. Ruidíaz padded the lead after Carles Gil drew a penalty, sending his free shot to the lower right corner to elicit a roar from the sellout crowd of 19,797 at Allianz Field.
Kevin Álvarez scored for Liga MX with a rocket from outside the box in the 83rd minute that sailed past diving goalie Sean Johnson. That brought the thousands of Mexicans in attendance to life, and they were just as loud as the Americans, but the work done in the net by Andre Blake and St. Clair over the first two-thirds of the game paid off.
St. Clair entered in the 32nd minute to sub for Andre Blake and made four saves, including a diving stop to block a header in the 44th minute. Liga MX had a 7-2 edge in shots on target, took seven corners to one for MLS and had a 52% possession rate, so the goalkeeping
“I was definitely a little bit surprised,” St. Clair said. “Normally it’s the guys who contribute to the goals who get the award, but I’m definitely very happy.”
Minnesota United, nicknamed the Loons by the club’s ardent supporters, had Heath, St. Clair and starting midfielder Emanuel Reynoso represented on the team.
“Truly an honor to be able to have a performance like this in front of the fans that support us every week,” said St. Clair, who is tied for second in MLS with 79 saves in 22 games. “I always knew I was capable of putting forth these performances on this stage.”
This was the second edition of this format for the MLS All-Star game, setting it apart from the other major U.S.-based pro sports leagues. The MLS team beat Liga MX on penalty kicks in Los Angeles last year after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The MLS has not committed to an All-Star rematch.
The two leagues are more business partners than fierce rivals, with only one Mexican player in the starting Liga MX lineup: Fernando Beltrán. The MLS team had Vela, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández and Julián Araujo, who was born in the U.S. and has dual nationality.
But the MLS, which was formed more than 50 years after Liga MX, certainly will take another sign that it’s catching up to its southern neighbor. The Seattle Sounders became the first MLS club to defeat a Liga MX team for the CONCACAF Champions League title earlier this year when they beat Pumas UNAM.
“I’ve been in America now 13 years and this is the closest it’s ever been,” Heath said. “Every time the U.S. plays Mexico now, I’m not sure who’s going to win the game.”
Next year, the leagues will compete in an expanded Leagues Cup tournament — the first to include all 47 clubs from MLS and Liga MX. The winner will advance directly to the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16.
The timing of the showcase this year also created a bonus opportunity for the U.S. national team members to connect, with the World Cup looming in a little more than three months.
There were seven MLS All-Stars currently listed on the U.S. roster, which has yet to be finalized for Qatar: defenders Walker Zimmerman, DeAndre Yedlin and Aaron Long, forwards Jordan Morris, Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira and Johnson.
Zimmerman and Morris were in the starting lineup. Arriola subbed in and had an early second-half goal erased by an offside call on Brandon Vázquez, who teed up Arriola with a perfect setup in front. Vázquez, who’s second in the MLS with 14 goals, has played his way into strong consideration for the U.S. team with his breakout season for FC Cincinnati.
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More AP soccer coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/vela-gets-mls-all-stars-going-in-2-1-win-over-liga-mx/ | 2022-08-11T08:39:25Z |
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