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SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, Mexico, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cydsa, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Cydsa") (BMV: CYDSASA) announced today that it has commenced a "modified Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to an aggregate principal amount of its 6.250% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "Notes") that will not result in the Aggregate Purchase Price (as defined below) for the Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdraw) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer to exceed U.S.$40.0 million (such amount, as may be modified by Cydsa in its sole discretion, the "Maximum Amount"). The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the terms of an Offer to Purchase dated April 6, 2022 (as may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase"), and is subject to certain conditions.
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on May 3, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated by Cydsa in its sole discretion (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). In order for holders of Notes to be eligible to receive the Total Consideration (as defined below) for their Notes, such holders must validly tender (and not validly withdraw) such Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 19, 2022, unless extended by Cydsa in its sole discretion (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Early Tender Time"). Holders that tender Notes after the Early Tender Time but at or prior to the Expiration Time will only be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration (as defined below), which does not include the Early Tender Payment (as defined below). If any Notes are purchased in the Tender Offer, Notes tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time with a Bid Price (as defined below) equal to or less than the Clearing Price (as defined below) will be accepted for purchase in priority to other Notes validly tendered in the Tender Offer after the Early Tender Time. Accordingly, if the Maximum Amount is reached in respect of tenders made at or prior to the Early Tender Time, no Notes tendered after the Early Tender Time will be accepted for purchase.
The consideration for each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer (the "Total Consideration") will be equal to the Clearing Price, as determined pursuant to a "modified Dutch Auction" procedure described below, which Total Consideration includes a payment equal to U.S.$50.00 per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer (the "Early Tender Payment"). Holders who tender (and do not validly withdraw) their Notes after the Early Tender Time but at or prior to the Expiration Time will be eligible to receive consideration (the "Tender Offer Consideration"), equal to (i) the Total Consideration minus (ii) the Early Tender Payment, on the Final Settlement Date (as defined below). The Total Consideration and the Tender Offer Consideration will be payable in cash in U.S. dollars. Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the applicable Settlement Date (as defined below) for the Notes accepted for purchase (the "Accrued Interest"). The aggregate amount of Tender Offer Consideration and Total Consideration that holders of Notes are entitled to receive, excluding Accrued Interest, for Notes that are validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase by Cydsa is referred to as the "Aggregate Purchase Price." The following table describes certain terms of the Tender Offer:
Whether and to what extent tendered Notes of a holder are accepted for purchase in the Tender Offer will depend upon how the Bid Price specified by such holder compares to Bid Prices specified by other tendering holders. Specifically, at the Early Tender Time, Cydsa will compare all the Bid Prices received at or prior to the Early Tender Time to calculate a single Clearing Price for the Tender Offer. Under the "modified Dutch Auction" procedure, Cydsa will accept Notes validly tendered (and not withdrawn) in the Tender Offer in the order of the lowest to the highest Bid Prices specified or deemed to have been specified by tendering holders at or prior to the Early Tender Time, and will select the single lowest Bid Price so specified that will enable Cydsa to purchase the maximum principal amount of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender Time such that the Aggregate Purchase Price for such Notes would not exceed the Maximum Amount (or, if a single Bid Price as applied to the purchase of all Notes validly tendered (and not withdrawn) in the Tender Offer at or prior to the Early Tender Time would result in an Aggregate Purchase Price less than the Maximum Amount, then Cydsa will select such Bid Price), which is referred to as the "Clearing Price."
This means that if a holder of Notes elects to participate in the Tender Offer at or prior to the Early Tender Time, it must specify the minimum purchase price (its "Bid Price") that such holder would be willing to receive as the Total Consideration in exchange for each U.S.$1,000 in principal amount of Notes it chooses to tender in the Tender Offer. A holder's specified Bid Price for each U.S.$1,000 in principal amount of Notes must be in increments of U.S.$2.50 and must be at least U.S.$955.00 (the "Minimum Price") but not greater than U.S.$995.00 (the "Maximum Price") (such range, the "Accepted Bid Price Range").
Holders who tender Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Time without specifying a Bid Price will be deemed to have specified the Minimum Price as their Bid Price. If any Bid Price is not submitted in a whole increment of U.S.$2.50, such Bid Price will be rounded down to the nearest U.S.$2.50 increment. In addition, tenders of Notes outside of the Accepted Bid Price Range will not be accepted and will not be used for purposes of determining the Clearing Price. Any Bid Price specified by a tendering holder with respect to Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time but at or prior to the Expiration Time shall be disregarded and not used for purposes of calculating the Clearing Price, and holders who so tender shall be (i) deemed to have tendered with a Bid Price equal to the Tender Offer Consideration (regardless of the Bid Price submitted by such holder) and (ii) eligible to receive only the Tender Offer Consideration (and not the Early Tender Payment), subject to proration. This may result in Notes being accepted for purchase at a lower price than a holder intended. Acceptance of tendered Notes may be subject to proration.
Cydsa will pay the same Total Consideration or Tender Offer Consideration, as applicable, for all Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) with Bid Prices at or below the Clearing Price (including Bid Prices deemed to be the Minimum Price or the Tender Offer Consideration as described in the prior paragraph) and accepted for purchase, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Tender Offer, taking into account the Maximum Amount and proration. Accordingly, any holder whose Notes are validly tendered (and not withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender Time and accepted in the Tender Offer will receive no less than the Bid Price specified by such holder (or deemed to be specified). Holders who tender after the Early Tender Time will not receive the Early Tender Payment and may receive less than their Bid Price.
On any business day following the Early Tender Time and before the Expiration Time, Cydsa will have the right, but not the obligation, to accept for purchase any Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender Time (the settlement date of such purchase being referred to as the "Early Settlement Date"), subject to the Maximum Amount and proration. The Early Settlement Date with respect to the Tender Offer will be determined at Cydsa's option, subject to all conditions to the Tender Offer (including a financing condition) having been either satisfied or waived by Cydsa. Regardless of whether Cydsa exercises its option to have an Early Settlement Date with respect to the Tender Offer, Cydsa will purchase any remaining Notes that have been validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Time and that Cydsa chooses to accept for purchase, subject to all conditions to the Tender Offer (including a financing condition) having been either satisfied or waived by Cydsa, within three business days following the Expiration Time or as promptly as practicable thereafter (the settlement date of such purchase being referred to as the "Final Settlement Date"; the Final Settlement Date and the Early Settlement Date, each being referred to as a "Settlement Date"), subject to the Maximum Amount and proration.
Tendered Notes may be withdrawn in accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 19, 2022, unless extended by Cydsa in its sole discretion (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Withdrawal Deadline"), but not thereafter. The Early Tender Time and/or Expiration Time Offer can be extended independently of the Withdrawal Deadline (as defined below) for such Offer and the Early Tender Time, Expiration Time or Withdrawal Deadline with respect to any other Offer.
Cydsa's obligation to accept for purchase, and to pay for, any Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction or, when applicable, waiver of certain customary conditions, which are more fully described in the Offer to Purchase, including, among others, a financing condition as described in the Offer to Purchase.
In addition, subject to applicable law, Cydsa reserves the right, in its sole discretion, at any time (i) to waive any condition to the Tender Offer, (ii) to amend any of the terms of the Tender Offer, (iii) to terminate the Tender Offer; (iv) to increase or modify the Maximum Amount, (v) to extend the Withdrawal Deadline, (vi) to extend or amend the Early Tender Time or the Expiration Time, or (vii) to modify the Tender Offer Consideration or the Early Tender Payment, in each case (other than clause (v)) without extending the Withdrawal Deadline or otherwise reinstating withdrawal rights of holders.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. are acting as the dealer managers for the Tender Offer and can be contacted with questions regarding the Tender Offer at the following telephone numbers: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC: +1 (800) 828-3182 (toll-free) and +1 (212) 357-1452 (collect); and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. +1 (212) 225-5501 (collect).
Copies of the Offer to Purchase are available to holders of Notes from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent and the tender agent for the Tender Offer. Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to D.F. King at +1 (800) 669-5550 (toll free), +1 (212) 232-3233 (collect) or cydsa@dfking.com.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any related documents have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, nor have any such documents been filed with or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer to Purchase or any related documents, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
The Tender Offer is being made solely on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Under no circumstances shall this press release constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities of Cydsa or any of its affiliates. The Tender Offer is not being made to, nor will Cydsa accept tenders of Notes from, holders in any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offer would not be in compliance with the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No recommendation is made as to whether holders should tender their Notes with respect to the Notes. Holders should carefully read the Offer to Purchase because it contains important information, including the various terms and conditions of the Tender Offer.
About Cydsa
Cydsa is a Mexico-based holding company, headquartered in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, operating through subsidiaries located in nine cities throughout Mexico, engaged in the industrial sector. Since the incorporation of the Company in 1945, Cydsa has grown into a diversified company and Cydsa's current products and services range from edible salt to specialty chemicals for diverse industries to clean energy alternatives and hydrocarbon storage. Cydsa sells over 100 different products in more than 15 countries, including Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central America, South America and Europe. As part of Cydsa's strategy, it offers the first system in Mexico and Latin America dedicated to processing and underground storage of hydrocarbons in salt caverns, offering clean, efficient and safe storage of hydrocarbons, while helping reduce the hydrocarbon storage deficit in Mexico. Cydsa currently operates through its chemical manufacturing and specialties business group and its energy processing and logistics business group.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cydsa's perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. All statements that express belief, expectation, estimates or intentions, as well as those that are not statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Such statements use forward-looking words such as "proposed," "anticipate," "project," "potential," "could," "should," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "may," "believe," "will," "plan," "seek," "outlook" and other similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Cydsa cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Although the expectations in the forward-looking statements are based on Cydsa's current beliefs and expectations, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by federal and state securities laws, Cydsa undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in “The Sopranos” and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including “Goodfellas,” died Friday. He was 79.
Sirico died at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said his manager, Bob McGowen. There was no immediate information on the cause of death.
A statement from Sirico’s family confirmed the death of Gennaro Anthony “Tony” Sirico “with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories.”
McGowan, who represented Sirico for more than two decades, recalled him as “loyal and giving,” with a strong philanthropic streak. That included helping ex-soldiers’ causes, which hit home for the Army veteran, his manager said.
Steven Van Zandt, who played opposite Sirico as fellow mobster Silvio Dante on “The Sopranos,” saluted him on Twitter as “legendary.”
“A larger than life character on and off screen. Gonna miss you a lot my friend,” the actor and musician said.
Michael Imperioli, who portrayed Christopher Moltisanti on “The Sopranos,” called Sirico his “dear friend, colleague and partner in crime.”
“Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known,” Imperioli said on Instagram.
Sirico was unconcerned about being cast in a string of bad guy roles, McGowan said, most prominently that of Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri in the 1999-2007 run of the acclaimed HBO drama starring James Gandolfini as mob boss Tony Soprano. (Gandolfini died in 2013 at age 51).
“He didn’t mind playing a mob guy, but he wouldn’t play an informant,” or as Sirico put it, a “snitch,” McGowan said.
Sirico, born July 29, 1942, in New York City, grew up in the Flatbush and Bensonhurst neighborhoods where he said “every guy was trying to prove himself. You either had to have a tattoo or a bullet hole.”
“I had both,” he told the Los Angeles Times in a 1990 interview, calling himself ”unstable” during that period of his life. He was arrested repeatedly for criminal offenses, he said, and was in prison twice. In his last stint behind bars, in the 1970s, he saw a performance by a group of ex-convicts and caught the acting bug.
“I watched ’em and I thought, ‘I can do that.’ I knew I wasn’t bad looking. And I knew I had the (guts) to stand up and (bull) people,” he told the Times. “You get a lot of practice in prison. I used to stand up in front of these cold-blooded murderers and kidnapers — and make ’em laugh.”
Sirico also was cast outside the gangster mold, playing police officers in the films “Dead Presidents” and “Deconstructing Harry.” Among his other credits were Woody Allen films including “Bullets over Broadway” and “Mighty Aphrodite,” and appearances on TV series including “Miami Vice” and voice roles on “Family Guy” and “American Dad!”
Sirico is survived by daughter Joanne Sirico Bello; son Richard Sirico; his brother, Robert Sirico, a priest; and other relatives. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/sopranos-actor-tony-sirico-paulie-walnuts-dies-at-79/ | 2022-07-10T01:35:09Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Unity securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 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 September 6, 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on Unity's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (4) as a result, Unity was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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White House health officials to hold COVID-19 briefing as boosters roll out
(Gray News) - The White House COVID-19 Response Team and federal public health officials will hold a virtual briefing on Tuesday to provide updates on the COVID-19 response effort.
Participants will include Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish Jha and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky.
Federal health officials on Thursday approved a new booster designed to battle the dominant omicron variant. People can get booster shots this week at pharmacies or other designated locations.
The shots “can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and were designed to provide broader protection,” Walensky said in a statement.
The Pfizer-BioNTech booster is available for people ages 12 years and older. The booster from Moderna is approved for people ages 18 years and older.
The CDC said it expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups in the coming weeks.
The booster shots are combination or “bivalent” shots — half the original vaccine and half protection against the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron versions now causing nearly all COVID-19 infections.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN Newsource and The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/06/white-house-health-officials-hold-covid-19-briefing-boosters-roll-out/ | 2022-09-06T13:35:31Z |
BOYERTOWN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimeCo, a global company that focuses on developing and trading environmental commodities and on advising clients on sustainability and emerging environmental markets, announces a partnership with Aclymate.
Aclymate is a web-based application solution for small and medium-sized businesses that desire to address their climate footprint but are otherwise unable to do so in a practical or economical manner. They offer users a robust, intuitive, and friendly way to transform their best climate intentions into climate action so that any business can become a climate leader.
"There are more than 30 million small businesses in the United States alone. Small business owners are passionate about being part of the solution to environmental problems," says Derek Six, Chief Operating Officer at ClimeCo. "Still, there were not any affordable and effective tools for these business owners to begin their sustainability journey. Aclymate empowers small businesses, and ClimeCo is excited to support this effort."
Aclymate provides carbon footprint and certification services to smaller companies at a cost-effective price, allowing them to show their customers, employees, and stakeholders that they are taking action in the fight against climate change.
"I have been fortunate to know a great many players in carbon markets, and I can say, unequivocally, that Derek and the ClimeCo team are amongst the best," says Mike Smith, CEO of Aclymate. "I am very excited about this partnership and how we can bring the power of ClimeCo to the small and medium-sized business space."
ClimeCo will participate on the Board of Directors and support Aclymate in maintaining a great selection of high-quality offset projects. This collaboration will provide Aclymate's clients with expanded services, including expert ESG Advisory from ClimeCo. The partnership will also strengthen Aclymate's carbon accounting and carbon offset offerings to a market segment that is generally underserved.
Aclymate empowers small and medium-sized businesses to become Climate Leaders. With no special knowledge required, our customers can determine their emissions footprint in under 10 minutes per month, find ways to reduce their impact, and offset what cannot be eliminated – all leading to our Climate Leader certification. For more information or to sign up for a free consultation, please go to https://aclymate.com.
ClimeCo is a respected global advisor, transaction facilitator, trader, and developer of environmental commodity market products and related services. We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs. Complementing these programs is a team of professionals skilled in providing sustainability program management services, and in developing and financing of GHG abatement and mitigation systems.
For more information, contact us at info@climeco.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Profile of the Electrical Contractor, a contractor-focused breakdown of the electrical construction market conducted and published by ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine, is now available in a 112-page topline report and as a 16-page summary.
The Profile of the Electrical Contractor is a biennial market research project conducted by Renaissance Research and Consulting, New York, for the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Media Group.
The 2022 Profile reports information from 843 readers who responded to the magazine's comprehensive survey, which was conducted early this year. Questions related to firm size, revenue, age demographics, and confidence in economic growth.
The Profile represents a snapshot of operations over a point in time. The current report depicts how electrical contractors maintained business during the COVID-19 pandemic and dealt with issues in the supply chain.
Despite these obstacles, electrical contractors experienced revenue and company-size growth, marked by a rise in firms with 10-plus employees and an increase in small businesses reporting revenues of more than $1 million. Most businesses were also able to maintain steady staffing levels.
Another pinpoint is the movement toward higher-tech and value-added areas, such as lighting, low-voltage systems and industrial systems and controls. The surge in sustainability work is steady, mainly from more business in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and ventures into solar-power projects. Overall, though, electrical contractors continue to work on a wide variety of project types.
Revenue sources also seem to be shifting towards commercial/industrial/institutional and nonbuilding and away from residential. Average revenue from sources such as new construction, modernization/retrofit, and maintenance, service and repair held steady.
Read the full report in the July and August print editions of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR or read it online at ecmag.com.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $202 billion electrical contracting industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities. NECA collectively represents over 4,000 electrical contractor members served by 118 local Chapters across the U.S.
Published by NECA, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine reaches more than 80,000 subscribers each month through a print publication. The magazine is part of the ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Media Group, a brand that includes ECmag.com, a weekly e-newsletter Line Contractor and Safety Leader magazines, and more.
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NORTH CONWAY, N.H., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group, a trailblazer in New England real estate, recently celebrated the grand opening of their new real estate office with a ribbon cutting in early June. The new office is located on 3631 White Mountain Highway just north of North Conway Village in Intervale.
The Masiello Group is a second-generation family company helping real estate owners and buyers throughout New England since 1966. With more than 35 offices throughout Northern New England, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group is the largest residential real estate firm north of Boston and is the only company in the region to offer a complete spectrum of real estate services, including mortgage, title, home warranty, homeowner insurance, and relocation services.
The Masiello Group's CEO, Chris Masiello, is actively helping to shape the future of the real estate industry through his hands-on expertise as well as his promise to both personally and professionally strive to always be better. Chris is a 35-year veteran in real estate and is a nationally recognized expert and leader in business operations, marketing, relocation and homeownership services.
"At The Masiello Group's North Conway office, you will find the personalized touch you would expect within a small community, plus the full range of integrated offerings our team offers including mortgage financing, home warranty, relocation, and closing services" said Masiello. "Best of all, you'll be working with the area's most experienced real estate agents who are steadfastly committed to providing clients with a quality experience."
Contact Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group at 603-446-6810 or find then online at www.masiello.com/north-conway-nh.
With more than 35 offices throughout Northern New England, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group is the largest real estate firm north of Boston and is the only company in the region to offer a complete spectrum of home services, including mortgage, title, home warranty, homeowner insurance, and relocation services. The Masiello Group was recently named a Top 25 Broker by Realogy Leads Group in recognition of its excellent performance and customer satisfaction. In January 2022, Swanepoel Power 200 recognized Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Masiello as one of the most influential leaders in the residential real estate industry. For more information, visit www.masiello.com.
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Aid workers prep stretchers, toys for Mariupol evacuees
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Aid workers prepared hot food, wheelchairs and toys Tuesday for civilians slowly making their way to relative safety from the pulverized remnants of a steel plant in the city of Mariupol, besieged for months by Russian forces.
The plant is the last holdout of Ukrainian resistance in a city that is otherwise controlled by Moscow’s forces and key to their campaign in Ukraine’s east. A senior U.S. official warned that Russia is planning to annex much of the country’s east later this month.
At a reception center, stretchers and wheelchairs were lined up, tiny children’s shoes dangled from a shopping cart and a pile of toys waited for the first convoy of civilians whose evacuation is being overseen by the United Nations and Red Cross.
Their arrival would represent a rare glimmer of good news in the nearly 10-week war sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that has killed thousands, forced millions to flee the country, laid waste to towns and cities, and shifted the post-Cold War balance of power in eastern Europe.
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More than 100 people — including elderly women and mothers with small children — left Mariupol’s rubble-strewn Azovstal steelworks over the weekend and set out in buses and ambulances.
At least some were apparently taken to a village controlled by Russia-backed separatists. The Russian military said some chose to stay in separatist areas. In the past, Ukraine has accused Moscow’s troops of taking civilians against their will to Russia or Russian-controlled areas — something the Kremlin has denied.
Others left for the Ukrainian-controlled city of Zaporizhzhia, some 140 miles (230 kilometers) northwest of Mariupol. It was not clear why the evacuees’ journey was taking so long, but the convoy likely had to pass through heavily contested areas and many checkpoints.
Mariupol has come to symbolize the human misery inflicted by the war. A Russian siege has trapped civilians with little access to food, water and electricity, as Moscow’s forces pounded the city to rubble. The plant — where about 1,000 civilians sought shelter along with some 2,000 fighters who have refused to surrender — has particularly transfixed the outside world.
Mariupol Deputy Mayor Sergei Orlov told the BBC that high-level negotiations were underway among Ukraine, Russia and international organizations on evacuating more people. But Russia resumed its bombardment of the sprawling plant by air, tank and ship after the partial evacuation, Ukraine’s Azov Battalion, whose fighters are holed up in the mill, said Monday on the Telegram messaging app.
After failing to take Kyiv in the early weeks of the war, Russia withdrew some of its forces and then said it would switch its focus to Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland of the Donbas. Mariupol lies in the region, and its capture would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free up troops for fighting elsewhere in the Donbas.
Michael Carpenter, U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, said Monday that the U.S. believes the Kremlin plans to annex much of eastern Ukraine and recognize the southern city of Kherson as an independent republic. Neither move would be recognized by the United States or its allies, he said.
Russia is planning to hold sham referendums in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the Donbas that would “try to add a veneer of democratic or electoral legitimacy” and attach the entities to Russia, Carpenter said. He also said there were signs that Russia would engineer an independence vote in Kherson.
Mayors and local legislators there have been abducted, internet and cellphone service has been severed and a Russian school curriculum will soon be imposed, Carpenter said. Ukraine’s government says Russia has introduced its ruble as currency there.
Getting a full picture of the unfolding battle in the east has been difficult because airstrikes and artillery barrages have made it extremely dangerous for reporters to move around. Both Ukraine and the Moscow-backed rebels fighting in the east have introduced tight restrictions on reporting.
But so far, Russia’s troops and their allied separatist forces appear to have made only minor gains, taking several small towns as they try to advance in relatively small groups against staunch Ukrainian resistance.
In its daily Twitter statement on the war, the British military said Tuesday it believes the Russian military is now “significantly weaker” after suffering losses in its war on Ukraine.
“Recovery from this will be exacerbated by sanctions,” the ministry said. “Failures both in strategic planning and operational execution have left it unable to translate numerical strength into decisive advantage.”
Ukraine’s resistance has been significantly bolstered by Western arms and other aid, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was expected to announce hundreds of millions of pounds in new military support to Kyiv in a speech to Ukraine’s parliament Tuesday.
In the remote address, he is expected to echo the words of Britain’s World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill by calling Ukraine’s defiant response to the Russian invasion the country’s “finest hour.”
Pope Francis was quoted Tuesday in an Italian newspaper as saying that he offered to travel to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin about three weeks into the invasion. The pontiff told Corriere della Sera that he has not received a response.
On Monday, Ukraine said Russia struck a strategic road and rail bridge west of Odesa, a major Black Sea port. The bridge was heavily damaged in previous Russian strikes, and its destruction would cut a supply route for weapons and other cargo from neighboring Romania.
A satellite image captured by Planet Labs PBC and analyzed by The Associated Press showed the bridge still standing as of noon Monday.
Another image, taken Monday, showed nearly 50 Russian military helicopters at Stary Oskol, a Russian base close to the Ukrainian border and some 175 kilometers (110 miles) northeast of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
Highlighting the toll of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that at least 220 Ukrainian children have been killed by the Russian army since the war began, and 1,570 educational institutions have been destroyed or damaged. He also noted that some people trying to escape the fighting are afraid they’ll be taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas.
More than 1 million people, including nearly 200,000 children, have been taken from Ukraine to Russia, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday, according to state-owned news agency TASS. Defense Ministry official Mikhail Mizintsev said that number included 11,550 people in the previous 24 hours, “without the participation of the Ukrainian authorities.”
Zelenskyy said that the U.N. assured him people fleeing Mariupol would be allowed to go to areas his government controls.
Separate from the official evacuations, some Mariupol residents left on their own, often in damaged private cars.
As sunset approached Monday, Mariupol resident Yaroslav Dmytryshyn rattled up to a reception center in Zaporizhzhia in a car with a back seat full of youngsters and two signs taped to the back window: “Children” and “Little ones.”
“I can’t believe we survived,” he said, looking worn but in good spirits after two days on the road.
“There is no Mariupol whatsoever,” he said. “Someone needs to rebuild it, and it will take millions of tons of gold.”
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Associated Press journalists Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Jon Gambrell and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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MOUNT GILEAD, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McRae Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MCRAA and MCRAB) reported consolidated net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 of $32,771,000 as compared to $21,580,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Net earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 amounted to $2,547,000, or $1.13 per diluted Class A common share as compared to net earnings of $1,197,000, or $0.52 per diluted Class A common share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Consolidated net revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 totaled $91,786,000 as compared to $60,758,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Net earnings for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 amounted to $7,306,000, or $3.23 per diluted Class A common share, as compared to net earnings of $2,419,000, or $1.05 per diluted Class A common share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2021.
THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2022 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2021
Consolidated net revenues totaled $32.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to $21.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Sales related to our western/lifestyle boot products for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 totaled $24.2 million as compared to $14.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. This 66% increase in net revenues was a result of increases across the board for all product lines, as we continue to see growth in the marketplace for western/lifestyle boots. Revenues from our work boot products increased approximately 16%, from $7.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 to $8.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. This was primarily a result of increased production of our military boots, as well as an increase in our Dan Post work boot sales.
Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 amounted to approximately $9.7 million as compared to $5.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Gross profit, as a percentage of net revenues, was up from 27.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 to 29.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. This is primarily due to our lower margin military boot sales making up a smaller percentage of total sales.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $5.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to $4.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. This increase resulted primarily from increased commissions, advertising, and employee benefit expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 amounted to $3.8 million as compared to operating profit of $1.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.
FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2022 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2021
Consolidated net revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 totaled $91.8 million as compared to $60.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Our western and lifestyle product sales totaled $67.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to $40.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, with the increase resulting from an increase in all product lines. Net revenues from our work boot business increased from $20.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 to $22.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022. This increase was a result of increased production of our military boots, as well as an increase in our Dan Post work boot sales.
Consolidated gross profit totaled $26.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to $16.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Gross profit attributable to our western and lifestyle products increased to $23.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022, as compared to $14.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Our work boot products gross profit increased from $1.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 to $2.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $16.7 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to $13.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. This increase resulted primarily from increased commissions, advertising, and employee benefit expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit amounted to $10.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to $3.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2021.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Our financial condition remained strong at April 30, 2022 as cash and cash equivalents totaled $22.4 million as compared to $23.5 million at July 31, 2021. Our working capital increased from $58.0 million at July 31, 2021 to $65.0 million at April 30, 2022.
We currently have two lines of credit totaling $6.75 million, all of which was fully available at April 30, 2022. One credit line totaling $1.75 million (which is restricted to one hundred percent of the outstanding receivables due from the Government) expires in January 2023. Our $5.0 million line of credit, which also expires in January 2023, is secured by the inventory and accounts receivable of our Dan Post Boot Company subsidiary.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, operating activities provided approximately $0.4 million of cash. Net earnings, as adjusted for depreciation and other non-cash items, contributed approximately $8.3 million of cash. Increased inventory and accounts receivable used approximately $9.0 million; while decreased liabilities provided approximately $1.2 million.
Net cash used in investing activities totaled approximately $0.6 million, primarily due to the sale of securities offset by the purchase of securities.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $0.9 million, which was used primarily for dividend payments.
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, and available credit lines will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected, estimated, assumed or anticipated in any such forward-looking statements include: uncertainties associated with COVID-19 or coronavirus, including its possible effects on our operations, supply chain, and the demand for our products and services, our ability to complete the sale of our properties held for investment that are under contract, the effect of competitive products and pricing, risks unique to selling goods to the Government (including variation in the Government's requirements for our products and the Government's ability to terminate its contracts with vendors), changes in fashion cycles and trends in the western boot business, loss of key customers, acquisitions, supply interruptions, additional financing requirements, our expectations about future Government orders for military boots, loss of key management personnel, our ability to successfully develop new products and services, and the effect of general economic conditions in our markets.
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GRANTS PASS, Ore., May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 20, Dutch Bros and its customers raised a record breaking $2.3 million during its 16th annual Drink One for Dane day. The funds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the leading non-profit organization in ALS research, care, advocacy, educational and professional programming.
"We are so grateful to the incredible Dutch Bros community for raising much needed funds for ALS research over the past 16 years in partnership with MDA. Their leadership, broistas, and customers are an extension of our legacy roots in ALS and of our MDA family. These funds are critical to our investment in ALS research and allow us to continue to strategically support our effort to find treatments and cures. Today, we have a robust pipeline of ALS drugs in testing or queued up for testing because of this funding. Thanks to Dutch Bros we are getting closer to bringing new drugs over the finish line and into the clinics for our families. MDA's legacy roots in ALS began with Lou Gehrig and his family, and continues with Dutch Bros, to honor co-founder Dane's life. They truly part of our MDA family and together we are changing the landscape of ALS," said Sharon Hesterlee, PhD, Chief Research Officer, MDA.
Every May, Dutch Bros locations rally for its annual Drink One for Dane day. Drink One for Dane began after Dutch Bros co-founder, Dane Boersma, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Boersma family and Dutch Bros started Drink One for Dane as a way to increase awareness of the disease, raise support for those affected, and to support research to find treatments and cures for ALS.
"The support communities show for Drink One for Dane continually blows me away," said Travis Boersma, executive chairman and co-founder of Dutch Bros. "Every person that rolled through a shop that day is truly making a massive difference in the lives of so many."
To date, Dutch Bros has raised more than $12.6 million to support MDA and their mission to end ALS.
*Total funds raised include contributions from a portion of the proceeds of franchisee and company-operated shops as well as additional donations from customers, community members, and vendors during the Drink One for Dane campaign.
About Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, it's now sharing the "Dutch Luv" with more than 570 locations in 13 states. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, an exclusive Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish.
In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through its Dutch Bros Foundation and local franchisees, the company donates several million dollars to causes across the country each year.
To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit www.dutchbros.com, follow Dutch Bros Coffee on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & TikTok, and download the Dutch Bros app to earn points and score rewards!
About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. To learn more visit mda.org and follow MDA on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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Hillcrest Baseball dominates Shelley 19-2 to win 4A High Country Play-In Game
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) - The Hillcrest Knights have earned their spot in the 4A High Country tournament, as the Knights took down the Shelley Russets in Wednesday's conference play-in game.
Hillcrest got it going early with three runs in the first inning, including a Reggie Stocking RBI single to put the Knights on the board.
The scoring wouldn't stop, and Hillcrest pulled away for a dominating 19-2 win to keep its season alive.
Next up, Hillcrest begins a best-of-three semifinal series against Bonneville at the Hive Thursday starting at 3:00 p.m. with games one and two of the series. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/05/04/hillcrest-baseball-dominates-shelley-15-0-to-win-4a-high-country-play-in-game/ | 2022-05-05T04:46:19Z |
--Siguler Guff Has a Time-Tested Strategy for Successfully Investing in Small Businesses, the Engine of the U.S. Economy--
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siguler Guff, a multi-strategy private markets investment firm with approximately $16 billion of assets under management, announced today that it has completed fundraising for Small Buyout Opportunities Fund V LP ("Fund V" or the "Fund"). Fund V was oversubscribed after five months of fundraising, exceeding its $1.65 billion target and closing above its hard cap on $1.97 billion. The Fund's re-up rate was 95%, representing a significant vote of confidence from existing investors, and is the largest small business buyout fund in Siguler Guff's history.
Through direct investments and by partnering with specialist private equity sponsors, Fund V, as has been the case in its previous four funds, will focus on investing in a diverse set of small and lower middle market companies, typically with less than $200 million in annual revenues, less than $20 million of annual EBITDA, and consistently high profit margins.
Fund V will continue to target established, often founder-led companies with niche market-leading positions where value can be created through building and growing the business. In each of its small business buyout funds, Siguler Guff seeks strong alignment of interests with the seller and management team through significant seller rollover and value-added improvements that drive superior financial performance.
Since launching its small business investment strategy in 2005, Siguler Guff has committed over $6 billion to over 800 companies across the United States, with nearly 500 realizations. Siguler Guff is currently one of the largest and most active investors in the small and lower middle market, with commitments to over 100 private equity funds and over 200 equity co-investments since its formation.
Kevin Kester, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, and head of Siguler Guff's small business investment strategy, said, "We are pleased to have closed our fifth small business buyout fund, our largest ever, and gratified to have received such strong support from our limited partners for this exciting investment strategy that has created tremendous value for all stakeholders.
"With over 400,000 companies, representing approximately 96% of all businesses in America, small businesses are the engine that drives the U.S. economy," added Mr. Kester, who joined Siguler Guff in 2004 and founded the Small Buyout Opportunities Funds.
Jonathan Wilson, Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund commented, "Over the past 17 years, we have developed a time-tested strategy for successfully investing in this important market sector through commitments to private equity funds and equity co-investments alongside small buyout fund managers and deal sponsors. We look forward to collaborating with our partners to identify, invest and build extraordinary businesses."
Drew Guff, Managing Director and Founding Partner of Siguler Guff, added, "We are proud that small business investing has long been one of Siguler Guff's core strategies. Over the years, we have cultivated strong relationships within the small business community and we maintain an unparalleled network that is the foundation of our success. We want to express our deep appreciation to our limited partners for their continued trust in this important investment strategy that has consistently generated outsized returns."
About Siguler Guff
Siguler Guff is a leading global multi-strategy private markets investment firm, which together with its affiliates, has over $16 billion of assets under management, as of March 31, 2022, and over 25 years of investment experience. Siguler Guff seeks to generate strong, risk-adjusted returns by focusing opportunistically on market niches. Siguler Guff's core investment strategies include opportunistic and private credit, small business private equity, distressed real estate and emerging markets. Siguler Guff's investment products include direct investment funds, multi-manager funds and customized separate accounts. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in New York, Siguler Guff maintains offices in Boston, London, Mumbai, São Paulo, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Houston, TX. To learn more about Siguler Guff, please visit www.sigulerguff.com.
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SNCO Sheriff’s Office teach, connect with kids at youth camp
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office youth camp returned this year to teach kids all about law enforcement, the K-9 units, and the officers as well.
Kids who signed up for the camp got to meet with K-9 officers Thursday, June 9, watch demonstrations, and learn how the department wants the kids to stay safe.
The camp first started on Monday, June 6, and will end Friday, June 10. The camp has been around since 2005 and, according to Lieutenant Todd Stallbaumer, has expanded a lot since.
“We have been doing this since 2005 when we started it at Hayden High School,” said Stallbaumer. “We only had about 15 kids back then and we have been able to expand that over the years into three other high schools and the Boys and Girls Club. Where we are reaching almost 400 kids, before COVID. We are just starting a smaller group up now, getting it going again, and hope to expand that again next summer.”
Thursday, June 9, was when the kids learned about the K-9 officers and all the training the patrol officers endure.
“I like to show the kids home much training is involved,” replied Stallbaumer. “Just how professional those dogs are in tough situations, and I think they are very impressed with the fact that some of our patrol dogs can go from aggressive when they need to, to let you come and pet them when the handlers let them.”
Stallbaumer even said that some past campers did eventually become deputies, which is great, but he said that is not the reason for this camp.
“We have had some former campers become deputies and, although, that is not the ultimate goal,” Stallbaumer said. “The ultimate goal is to let them see that we are not robots in a uniform, that we do have personalities, but, if we can gain some future deputies out of the camp that is certainly good.”
The kids also go to play kickball and dodgeball.
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America's Diner brings the comfort of Denny's to guests' homes with new line of apparel and gear
SPARTANBURG, S.C., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Denny's Social Stars Influenced Menu co-created by TikTok* content makers hit restaurants in February as part of the brand's new limited-time menu options. Today, just in time for summer, Denny's is launching DinerDrip.com, an online merch store offering fun and unique gear, accessories and more specifically designed for fans of the iconic brand.
For the first time, America's Diner is making it easier than ever for guests to showcase their brand love whenever and wherever they want with items that are available exclusively from Denny's. Inspired by America's Diner's famous coffee and the smooth "drip" of the brand's pancake syrup, the branded merch evokes the same warm and welcoming feelings guests feel walking into their local restaurant.
"We love to feed people – bodies, minds and souls and launching a new merch store is another way for us to feed the love that our guests have for the Denny's brand," said Denny's Chief Brand Officer John Dillon. "The first four collections celebrate the food and heritage that makes us America's Diner and represent a range of ages, backgrounds and lifestyles that appeal to the diversity of our guests tastes – on and off the menu."
Whether guests are treating themselves to new gear for summer outings or gifting dad a Father's Day present, DinerDrip.com has something for everyone. Denny's debuted 15 new items across four unique collections including:
- Social Stars: This limited-edition series is inspired by the brand's new Social Stars Influenced Menu items and includes a first-of-its kind rolling pin that imprints the Denny's logo onto baked creations, a Denny's Clearly Very Fruity transparent umbrella and Jala-Bac Burger collectible lapel pins.
- Fluff: A comfy collection inspired by Denny's fluffy pancakes that includes "Live Laugh Fluff" sweatshirts, joggers and a fluffy bucket hat.
- Since 1953: Steeped in heritage, this collection combines fashion favorites – t-shirts, rope hats and the classic denim trucker jacket – with retro Denny's logos and imagery with a modern twist.
- The Classics: Created for those who love timeless fashion, this collection features seasonless, everyday wearables and fashion items.
Denny's new merch collections are available while supplies last and can be found at DinerDrip.com and Dennys.com. The new merch store will feature limited-edition merchandise that will be updated with new collections throughout the year. Purchases from DinerDrip.com will support the brand's Hungry for Education Scholarship to help to fight childhood hunger and promote education for elementary, high school and college students across the country.
*TikTok stars include Jenny Solares (@es_jenny_solares), The EnkyBoys (@EnkyBoys), Jonathan Chavez (@PaqJonathan69), Elise Osafo (@ElTheEgg), Elliott Norris (@CallMeBelly) and Matt Taylor (@Mattheperson).
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of March 30, 2022, Denny's had 1,643 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 153 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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Joni Mitchell, 78, graces stage after 2 decades away
NEWPORT, RI (AP) — Surprise! Joni Mitchell is back onstage.
The folk legend performed her first full-length concert in two decades on Sunday at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, The Boston Globe reported. Mitchell has contended with health complications since suffering an aneurysm in 2015, and her last full show was in late 2002, according to reports.
Seated in a wingback chair and wearing a blue beret and sunglasses, Mitchell joined festival headliner Brandi Carlile and a bevy of other artists, including Wynonna Judd, Allison Russell and Marcus Mumford. It was Mitchell’s first Newport festival performance since 1969.
This was, Carlile explained, a recreation of the “Joni Jam” musical gatherings that have brought famous friends like Elton John to Mitchell’s Los Angeles home in recent years.
And Mitchell wasn’t there to just to sing. Halfway through the 13-song set, she played an electric guitar solo, which was her first time playing guitar in public since her aneurysm, Carlile said.
The ensemble played Mitchell’s most familiar songs (“Circle Game,” “Big Yellow Taxi”) and a few of her favorites (“Love Potion No. 9,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”).
After their rendition of “Both Sides Now,” Carlile was fighting back tears. Addressing the audience, she asked: “Did the world just stop?”
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it has received a follow-on six-figure order for additional pre-production units from a global Tier-1 aerospace and defense firm for their customized avionics waveguide-based head mounted display (HMD) system.
The customized HMD waveguide and HD display engine development program with this customer continues to expand and move toward production. Vuzix has completed multiple stages of product development and refinement with this partner and is getting very close to meeting the customer's requirements for production roll-out.
"On the heels of last week's L3Harris announcement, this follow-on order demonstrates that Vuzix is continuing to move forward with several other large aerospace and defense players, in this particular case as they finalize their solution and pursue multiple production opportunities," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "OEM custom waveguide-based projects such as this represent a profitable vehicle for leveraging our extensive optical expertise and IP as well as our US production facilities. We look forward to announcing further developments with this firm, as well as numerous other programs around Vuzix growing OEM business."
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 247 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix' business growth with this aerospace and defense partner, further orders, the ultimate success of this program and among other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
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HONG KONG, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QIMA, a leading provider of quality control and supply chain compliance solutions is pleased to announce their participation in the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices.
With this announcement, QIMA is proud to join thousands of other companies globally committed to taking responsible business action to create the world people want.
"At QIMA, our mission is to help our clients make products consumers can trust. A large part of that pertains to assessing the social and environmental footprint of consumer goods and food that end up on retail shelves; hence, it is only natural that we also commit to improving our own internal sustainability practices and live by the principles we help our clients enforce," shares Sebastien Breteau, QIMA founder and CEO. "By communicating our commitment and best practices through UN Global compact's principles, we are imposing on ourselves to be a positive contributor for a more sustainable global trade environment."
The UN Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 9,500 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 70 Local Networks.
About QIMA
At QIMA we are on a mission to offer our clients smart solutions to make products consumers can trust. We combine on-the-ground experts for quality inspections, supplier audits, certification, and lab testing, with a digital platform that brings accuracy, visibility, and intelligence for quality and compliance data. We operate in 95 countries and help more than 17,000 global brands, retailers, manufacturers, and food growers achieve quality excellence.
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- Companies announce heads of agreement for off-take capacity from Cameron LNG Phase 2 and Port Arthur LNG
- Agreement contemplates continued development of a framework for greenhouse gas reduction, mitigation, and reporting
MIĘDZYZDROJE, Poland, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), and the Polish Oil & Gas Company (PGNiG) today announced they have entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) for the purchase of approximately 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivered free-on-board from Sempra Infrastructure's portfolio of LNG projects in North America.
"Today's agreement underscores our commitment to help provide greater energy security to Poland and our global partners through long-term LNG sales," said Dan Brouillette, president of Sempra Infrastructure. "Our relationship with PGNiG is core to this commitment, and we are excited to continue working closely with them to advance more reliable, secure and increasingly clean energy solutions."
"The agreement signed today paves the way for negotiations of detailed terms that would provide PGNiG with LNG from a reliable and highly valued infrastructure partner. Here in Poland, LNG is already one of the cornerstones of our diversified strategy to enhance Polish energy security, as well as to strengthen the commercial potential of the PGNiG Group. We are determined to further expand our operations in this direction and are therefore taking steps to secure access to adequate natural gas volumes in the future," said Iwona Waksmundzka-Olejniczak, PGNiG SA president.
The referenced HOA contemplates the negotiation and finalization of definitive 20-year LNG sale-and-purchase agreements for 2 Mtpa from the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project under development in Louisiana, and 1 Mtpa from the Port Arthur LNG project under development in Texas. The HOA also provides PGNiG the opportunity in 2022 to reallocate volumes from the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project to the Port Arthur LNG project. Additionally, Sempra Infrastructure and PGNiG expect to continue working toward a framework for the reduction, mitigation and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across the LNG value chain.
Sempra Infrastructure is developing the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project, which is expected to include a single LNG train with a maximum production capacity of approximately 6.75 Mtpa of LNG as well as debottlenecking of the existing three LNG trains at the facility in Hackberry, Louisiana. Last month, Sempra Infrastructure signed an HOA with the Cameron LNG partners for the development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. In addition, Sempra Infrastructure is also developing the proposed Port Arthur LNG project, an approximately 13.5 Mtpa, fully permitted facility on a 3,000-acre site in Jefferson County, Texas.
The HOA is a preliminary, non-binding arrangement, and the development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 and Port Arthur LNG projects remains subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including reaching definitive agreements, securing all necessary permits, signing engineering and construction contracts, obtaining financing and incentives and reaching a final investment decision for each project.
About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure delivers energy for a better world. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, the company is dedicated to enabling the energy transition and beyond. With a continued focus on sustainability, innovation, world-class safety, championing people, resilient operations and social responsibility, its more than 2,000 employees develop, build and operate clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions, that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. For more information about Sempra Infrastructure, please visit www.SempraInfrastructure.com and Twitter.
About PGNiG
The PGNiG Group is the leader in the Polish gas market. It operates in exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil, international gas trading, sale and distribution of gas and liquid fuels, as well as heat and electricity generation. The PGNiG Group consists of over 30 companies with a total of 25,000 employees. It operates, among others, in Poland, Lithuania, Norway, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The Group's parent company, PGNiG SA, is one of the largest companies listed at the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits and other authorizations, and other actions by (i) the U.S. Department of Energy, Comisión Reguladora de Energía, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other regulatory and governmental bodies and (ii) states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions in the U.S., Mexico and other countries in which we do business; the success of business development efforts, construction projects and acquisitions and divestitures, including risks in (i) the ability to make a final investment decision, (ii) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (iii) the ability to realize anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, and (iv) obtaining the consent or approval of partners or other third parties, including governmental entities and regulatory bodies; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations and proceedings, arbitrations, and property disputes; changes to laws, including changes to certain of Mexico's laws and rules that impact energy supplier permitting, energy contract rates, the electricity industry generally and the ability to import, export, transport and store hydrocarbons; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, information and systems used to operate our businesses, and confidentiality of our proprietary information and personal information of our customers and employees, including ransomware attacks on our systems and the systems of third-party vendors and other parties with which we conduct business, all of which have become more pronounced due to recent geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the war in Ukraine; failure of foreign governments and state-owned entities to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, legislation, rulemaking and disclosures, as well as related goals set and actions taken but companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our business; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance, may be disputed by insurers or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of natural gas; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including potential vaccination mandates, on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; volatility in foreign currency exchange, inflation and interest rates and commodity prices, including inflationary pressures in the U.S., and our ability to effectively hedge these risks; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain current or potential counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website at www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure is not the same company as San Diego Gas & Electric or Southern California Gas Company, and neither Sempra Infrastructure nor any of its subsidiaries are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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SHANGHAI, China (AP) — Zhu Rongfang was among a group of friends revisiting their favorite haunt in the center of Shanghai’s historic old town Thursday following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions that had confined many of the city’s 25 million residents to their homes for two months.
The 65-year-old retiree said she had a renewed sense of freedom that was “very nice.”
“The mood during lockdown is very different from now, really. Now it is a kind of re-liberation, a feeling of being released,” Zhu said.
Zhu was taking pictures in front of the City God Temple and its scenic pond that sit at the center of the Yuyuan Garden, which usually bustles with visitors from abroad and within China.
In-restaurant dining is still forbidden in Shanghai, Beijing and other Chinese cities and many communities remain under various levels of lockdown. Authorities in Shanghai have dialed back some of the most intrusive measures that prompted rare public protests, but local Communist Party neighborhood committees have continued to restrict how far and for how long residents can venture out.
Xia Huzheng, who owns a traditional instrument store in Yuyuan Garden, said he was hopeful tourists would return despite China largely keeping its borders closed. Travel between cities and even within districts is discouraged, though not officially banned.
“No foreigners, much less visited and fewer tourists. It should get better, right? It’ll recover gradually,” said Xia, 51, who has been performing on the Xiao flute and selling Chinese classical musical Instruments for more than 20 years.
China has stuck to a “zero-COVID” strategy that requires lockdowns, mass testing and isolation for those infected or in contact with someone testing positive.
That has taken a major toll on the national economy and supply chains for manufactured goods that rely on Chinese producers.
Employment prospects for migrant workers and the 11 million new college graduates have been substantially crimped and private sector forecasters have cut their estimates for this year’s economic growth to as low as 2%, well below the ruling Communist Party’s target of 5.5%.
Shanghai reported just 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, furthering hopes that all restrictions will soon be lifted.
Commercial outlets in the city’s major business districts have gradually resumed work, opening their doors to customers who still need to show a negative test result over the past 72 hours.
“Today, more than 90% of our stores and merchants are operating normally,” said Hu Huiya, an executive with the office and shopping complex Plaza66 in central Shanghai.
Merchants told the Shanghai Media Group that customers have shown strong desire for shopping on the first day of reopening.
“Now the entire passenger flow is the kind of scene we could only see on weekends before lockdown,” said Shi Jing of Florentia Village, a designer outlet in Shanghai’s Pudong District.
The city’s subway lines also resumed operations on Wednesday, although passenger levels remained at half of those before the lockdown, reflecting an exodus of migrants who have lined up for hours at train stations and airports to return home. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/shanghais-landmark-park-revived-as-covid-restrictions-ease/ | 2022-06-02T22:44:29Z |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
Payton Gendron was already facing a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted on previously filed state charges in the May 14 rampage.
Attorney General Merrick Garland was expected to address the federal charges during a visit Wednesday to Buffalo. There, he was scheduled to meet with families of the 10 Black people killed.
The attack, at Tops Friendly Market, also left three survivors — one Black, two white.
Gendron’s radical, racist worldview and extensive preparation for the attack were laid out in documents he apparently authored and posted online shortly before authorities say he started shooting.
FBI agents executing a search warrant at Gendron’s home the day after the shooting found a note in which he apologized to his family for the shooting and stated that he “had to commit this attack” because he cares “for the future of the White race,” according to an affidavit filed with the criminal complaint.
Gendron signed the note and addressed it to his family, the affidavit said.
Agents at the Conklin, New York home also found a receipt for a candy bar purchased from the supermarket on March 8, the day Gendron said in an online diary he went to scout out the store, as well as hand-drawn sketches of the store’s layout, the affidavit said.
The affidavit also includes detailed accounts of Gendron’s plot to attack the store, which he documented in detail in an online diary, and the attack itself, which he livestreamed on social media.
In his writings, Gendron embraced a baseless conspiracy theory about a plot to diminish white Americans’ power and “replace” them with people of color, through immigration and other means.
The posts detail months of reconnaissance, demographic research and shooting practice for a bloodbath aimed at scaring everyone who isn’t white and Christian into leaving the country.
Gendron drove more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in a nearly all-white town near the New York-Pennsylvania border to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo. There, authorities say, he mowed down shoppers and workers using an AR-15-style rifle, wearing body armor to protect himself and livestreaming the carnage from a helmet-mounted camera.
The 18-year-old surrendered to police as he exited the supermarket.
He has pleaded not guilty to a state domestic terrorism charge, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder.
According to the online documents attributed to Gendron, he had scouted out the supermarket in March, drawing maps and even counting up the number of Black people he saw there.
Federal authorities had said they were considering hate crime charges in the killings, which compounded the unabating toll of gun violence in the United States.
Ten days after the attack in Buffalo, another 18-year-old with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, killing 19 children and two teachers.
Soon after, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 10 public safety-related bills, including one prohibiting New Yorkers under age 21 from buying semi-automatic rifles and another that revised the state’s “red flag” law, which allows courts to temporarily take away guns from people who might be a threat to themselves or others.
The U.S. Senate followed on June 12 with a bipartisan agreement on more modest federal gun curbs and stepped-up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/suspect-in-buffalo-supermarket-shooting-charged-with-federal-hate-crimes/ | 2022-06-15T15:56:50Z |
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen had quite the retirement ride on Saturday.
The 39-year-old Waley-Cohen marked his final race in the saddle by winning the world-famous Grand National horse race aboard a big outsider in 50-1 shot Noble Yeats.
“It’s a fairy tale, it’s a fantasy,” said Waley-Cohen, who runs a successful dentistry business and is a long-time friend of Prince William and Kate Middleton — even attending their wedding in 2011.
In a dramatic end to a race run before a crowd of around 70,000 spectators at Aintree, Noble Yeats reached the last of the 30 fences neck and neck with 15-2 favorite Any Second Now.
Noble Yeats pulled away on the long run to the finishing line on the 4 mile, 514 yards (6.9 kilometers) course and won by about three lengths.
Waley-Cohen was emotional as he returned to the winner’s enclosure one final time in his 23-year racing career, to the backdrop of cheers from racegoers. He spoke of his pride at winning Britain’s most storied horse race with the name of his late brother Thomas — who died of cancer in his 20s — on his saddle.
“You couldn’t make it up, could you?” he said.
The main storylines ahead of the first National staged with fans since 2019 revolved around two females in jockey Rachael Blackmore, who was looking to win it for a second straight year aboard Minella Times, and the horse Snow Leopardess, which was seeking to become the first mother to claim victory in the race — and first mare since 1951.
Minella Times fell at the ninth, though, and Snow Leopardess pulled up around two-thirds of the way around.
It was a record seventh win over the giant National fences for Waley-Cohen, including in the Becher Chase in 2014. That was on Oscar Time, with whom he finished second in the Grand National in 2011. He’d also finished fourth, fifth and eighth in the biggest race of the lot.
Waley-Cohen became the first amateur in 30 years to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, in 2011 aboard Long Run — a horse owned by his father, Robert.
“For Sam to go out on a win like this, you could not write it,” said Emmet Mullins, the trainer of Noble Yeats.
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LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, announced today that Joe Berchtold, Live Nation Entertainment's President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at J.P. Morgan's Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 8:20 a.m. PT and at William Blair's Growth Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:40 p.m. PT.
A live webcast of both events will be accessible from the "News / Events" section of the company's website at investors.livenationentertainment.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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Crews responding to crash early Tuesday evening in North Topeka
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were responding to a report of an injury crash early Tuesday evening in North Topeka.
The two-vehicle collision was reported around 5:39 p.m. at N.W. Gordon and Topeka Boulevard.
The location is near the north end of the Topeka Boulevard Bridge.
There was no immediate word on the extent of injuries that may have resulted from the crash.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 10-foot par putt in regulation was so crucial and the moment so important that Will Zalatoris doesn’t remember screaming out when he made it, “What are they gonna say now?”
It took three playoff holes to get the answer Sunday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and it was more along the lines of what they won’t say.
Zalatoris is no longer the best on the PGA Tour without a victory.
Already a force in the majors, Zalatoris got that first win out of the way with clutch putts and smart decisions to beat Sepp Straka and capture the first FedEx Cup playoffs event.
“It’s hard to say, ‘About time,’ when it’s your second year on tour, but it’s about time,” Zalatoris said. “Considering all those close finishes, it means a lot.”
He could have been referring to his runner-up to Hideki Matsuyama in the Masters last year, playoff losses at Torrey Pines and at Southern Hills in the PGA Championship, and most recently the putt that burned the edge of the cup that kept him from a U.S. Open playoff.
This one could have gone either way, a playoff that featured three penalty drops in three holes, neither player making birdie and Zalatoris winning on the par-3 11th with a bogey.
He looked to be in trouble from a fairway bunker on the 18th in regulation until Zalatoris made that 10-footer for par at a 4-under 66. He was in the trees, close to a boundary fence on the 18th on the second playoff hole when he wisely chipped out and made a 15-foot par putt.
Nothing was more wild than the final hole.
His tee shot hit the bank and then bounced seven times on the rocks before coming to rest. Straka followed with a shot that hit the bank, took one bounce off the rocks and went into the water. A huge break for Zalatoris? Not really. He had no realistic shot.
Straka went to the drop zone and his wedge went into the back bunker. He played his fourth shot out to 4 feet as Zalatoris was still going over his options.
“Considering where Sepp was and he had 4 feet for 5, there’s no reason for me to try that shot and make it bank right into the grass and go back in the water and all of a sudden I’ve lost the golf tournament,” Zalatoris said.
He went to the drop zone, hit to 7 feet and let his raised hands drop over his head in relief when he made the winning putt.
Zalatoris moves into the top 10 in the world for the first time and takes the No. 1 spot in the FedEx Cup, assuring him a reasonable shot at the $18 million prize in two weeks.
Straka, already a winner this year in the Honda Classic, narrowly missed a 20-foot birdie putt for the win on the 18th for a 67. He had a 25-foot putt for the win on the 18th on the first playoff hole and had to make a 7-footer the second time around to stay in the game.
“This course is where every shot you hit you’re on the edge of your seat,” Straka said. “Add the nerves of competing for a tournament to that, especially for a playoff event and yeah, it can get a little crazy.”
They finished at 15-under 265.
Straka, who played bogey-free over the final 13 holes in regulation, moves to No. 8 in the standings and is assured his first trip to the Tour Championship at East Lake.
Lucas Glover came away with a consolation prize. The former U.S. Open champion came into the FedEx Cup playoffs at No. 121, knowing that only the top 70 advance to the next tournament.
Glover closed with a 66 and wound up in a tie for third. Not only was he among four players who moved into the top 70, he now is at No. 34 and has a good chance of being part of the top 30 who go to the Tour Championship to play for the $18 million first prize.
Also moving into the top 70 were Adam Scott, Andrew Putnam and Wyndham Clark, who had reason to think he had thrown away his chances when he played a four-hole stretch in 4-over par and had to save par on the 18th for a 72. He finished at No. 70 by three points.
Meanwhile, No. 1 in the world stays with Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, who missed the cut and spent Sunday playing Pine Valley for the first time.
British Open champion Cameron Smith could have replaced him by winning, and he arrived at the TPC Southwind two shots out of the lead. And then he was four shots back without hitting a shot. Smith was given a two-shot penalty when rules officials realized upon review that when Smith took a penalty drop in the third round, the ball was still touching the red hazard line.
They checked with Smith, who confirmed it was touching the line. He birdied the first hole, made only one other birdie, shot 70 and tied for 13th. Smith declined interview requests.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Somalia’s president on Wednesday called for assistance from Turkey to combat the effects of severe drought that is threatening the Horn of Africa.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the comments during his first visit to Turkey since returning to office following an election in May. The two countries have forged close ties over the past decade.
“The humanitarian situation caused by the drought was one of the issues we discussed in our meeting with (Turkish) President (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan,” Mohamud told reporters following a meeting with the Turkish leader.
He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to call upon our Turkish brothers to support us and do what they can, as they did before. Your solidarity and support will save the lives of the Somali people and will never be forgotten.”
Some areas of the Horn of Africa could be declared in famine within weeks because of the driest drought in the region in decades.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has abruptly drawn millions of dollars away from other crises and Somalia, facing a food shortage largely driven by the war, might be the most vulnerable.
Erdogan visited Somalia in 2011, amid a severe drought and devastating famine as Turkey sought to increase its influence in the Horn of Africa. The visit marked the start of Turkish humanitarian, development and infrastructure projects in Somalia. Turkey also established a military base in Somalia to train Somali soldiers.
“The Somali state and its people see Turkey and the Turkish people as true friends who support our efforts for development and stability in our country and stand by us,” Mohamud said in comments that were translated into Turkish.
Erdogan said Turkey’s humanitarian and development assistance to Somalia in the past decade has exceeded $1 billion.
Turkey has trained about 5,000 soldiers and 1,000 special forces police, he said, adding that Turkey would continue to support Somalia’s “stability and security.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/facing-severe-drought-somalia-calls-for-turkish-support/ | 2022-07-06T17:30:56Z |
Which wood birdcage is best?
When you want the best for your feathered friends, consider a wood birdcage. These structures use natural materials in various styles to create a comfortable habitat for birds of all sizes.
If you are looking for a large, versatile structure that you can use indoors or outdoors, the Aivituvin Wooden Bird Cage is a good choice.
What to know before you buy a wood birdcage
Type of birdcage
There are many different birdcage styles, but they fall into four main types.
- Classic: Classic birdcages are rectangular and range in design from wide and short to narrow and tall. These are best for small birds who don’t require much room for flying.
- Dome top: This type of birdcage is similar to a classic cage but has a domed top instead of a flat roof. It provides a little extra room for birds to roam.
- Aviaries: These are also referred to as flight cages. They provide lots of space for flight birds to play. If you keep one large bird or many smaller birds, this more expansive type of cage might be a good pick.
- Play top: For trustworthy birds who won’t fly the coop, a play top cage provides entertainment and a sense of freedom. A playground with food and water dishes sits uncovered on top of the cage.
Size
Birds kept in cages that are too small immediately show signs of distress, including feather plucking and biting. They may also pace their cage and refuse to eat.
For your bird’s mental and physical health, get the largest wood birdcage you can fit in your space. There is no such thing as a cage that is too large.
Indoor vs. outdoor
In addition to the size, there are other considerations regarding indoor vs. outdoor birdcages.
- Indoor: Indoor wood birdcages are generally more lightweight and smaller. They may not be as sturdy as cages designed for outdoor use.
- Outdoor: If you keep birds outside, the wood cage you select must be treated for weather or you will need to treat it. This includes a waterproof roof and wood coated with a nontoxic sealant or paint.
What to look for in a quality wood birdcage
Removable trays
Removable plastic trays, especially those covered with mesh, make regular cleaning of your bird’s cage easy and fast. Simply slide out the tray, rinse or wash and then replace.
Large doors that lock
Birds are very adept at opening doors. Choosing a wood birdcage with a door that locks keeps the birds inside and any predators out.
And the larger the door, the easier it is to reach in to refill food and water dishes. You must be careful when opening large doors outside.
Accessories
Birds love to play with toys. The more activities you can give them in their cage, the happier they are. Look for wood birdcages that include accessories, such as:
- Perches
- Bells
- Platforms
- Food, water and treat dishes
Bar spacing or mesh size
The space between bars is critical and depends on the size of the birds you keep.
- Smaller birds, such as finches and lovebirds, need bars between 0.25 and 0.5 inches apart.
- Medium-sized birds, including conures and cockatiels, need bars no more than 0.5 inches apart.
- Large birds, such as macaws and African grey parrots, should not be kept in cages with bars more than 1.5 inches apart.
The mesh size of outdoor wood birdcages is less important, as the crossing wires make it difficult for birds to escape, no matter the size. However, to keep the birds in and safe, look for wire mesh no more than 0.25 inches.
How much you can expect to spend on a wood birdcage
The price changes depending on the cage size and the accessories included. Expect to spend $100-$200.
Wood birdcage FAQ
How often should you clean your bird’s cage?
A. Clean your bird’s food and water bowls daily, and perform a deep clean once a month. This will keep it healthy and happy.
Does the shape of the birdcage matter?
A. Not really. The size of the cage is more important than the shape, so make sure to get one big enough for your bird.
What’s the best wood birdcage to buy?
Top wood birdcage
What you need to know: This cage is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
What you’ll love: Casters on this cage allow you to move it easily from room to room. It features a pull-out tray for easy cleaning with removable bottom wire netting above the tray. The house itself is solid, waterproof fir with heavy-duty galvanized wire mesh. It has two large doors, one small front door, a nest box, two perches and a ladder.
What you should consider: This cage weighs 57 pounds, so enlist a helper for setup.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wood birdcage for the money
Lonabr Wooden Aviary House Bird Cage
What you need to know: This durable shelter requires little maintenance.
What you’ll love: This fir aviary features a green asphalt roof and elevated floor. It is painted with nontoxic paint and enclosed in iron wire to protect birds from predators. It works well for small birds and is simple to assemble.
What you should consider: It does not move on casters and, at 31 pounds, is not very portable. Set it up where you want it to stay.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
PawHut Large Wooden Hexagonal Outdoor Aviary
What you need to know: If you keep flight birds and want to give them space to stretch their wings, this is the cage for you.
What you’ll love: Measuring nearly 6 feet across, this aviary gives flight birds invaluable exercise time. It is durable for outside use with a water-resistant composite asphalt roof. It has two large doors in the front for accessing food and water. The door locks to keep predators out.
What you should consider: This cage arrives in two separate boxes that may not have coordinated shipping dates. This aviary is also not recommended for Alexandrine parakeets, ring-necked parakeets or other strong birds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Revenue of $154.0 million, up 137% from $65.1 million in Q1 2021
North America revenue increased 171% to $145.4 million, up from $53.6 million in Q1 2021
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsius Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS®, today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Management will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the results with the investment community.
A PDF containing our second quarter 2022 results and full financial tables is available at:
https://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com/Q2_2022/
To participate in the conference call, please call one of the following telephone numbers at least 10 minutes before the start of the call:
US: (888) 428-7458
International: (404) 267-0368
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=1X0SaP97
An audio replay of the call will be available on the same webcast link above for 90 days.
About Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS®. A lifestyle energy drink born in fitness and a pioneer in the rapidly growing energy category. CELSIUS® offers proprietary, functional, essential energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. CELSIUS® is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides. For more information, please visit: http://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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AUSTIN, Texas and WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tethr, the leading AI-powered conversation intelligence platform, and DCM Insights, a customer engagement research and advisory firm, announced today a strategic partnership that will help businesses understand and improve their customer experience and unlock growth.
The partnership continues a long-standing relationship—focused on research into the science of customer engagement—between Tethr and Matt Dixon and Ted McKenna, now founding partners of DCM Insights.
The DCM Insights team will feature research they conducted using Tethr's platform in their upcoming book The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision. The book is based on findings from a study of over 2.5 million sales conversations. DCM Insights used Tethr's conversation analytics to understand how top-performing salespeople overcome customer indecision to close sales.
Tethr uses artificial intelligence to analyze phone and chat conversations and then triggers automated actions in CRM, customer experience, and service management platforms such as Salesforce, Qualtrics, and Zendesk. DCM Insights brings decades of research and data science expertise to its clients, which results in an insight-based point of view about customer behavior, customer engagement, and growth.
Under the partnership agreement, DCM Insights will use Tethr to analyze its clients' conversation data, optimize results, and offer conversation diagnostics using Tethr. Tethr customers who need strategic planning or help coaching sales teams on customer indecision can also rely on DCM Insights.
"This partnership with DCM Insights will enable Tethr to continue its heritage of having a research focus that ensures our software is providing the right answers to the most important questions. We could not be more excited about partnering with DCM Insights and seeing the company take shape over the coming years," Tethr CEO Robert Beasley said.
Dixon, McKenna, and fellow DCM Insights founding partner Rory Channer previously worked at CEB, now Gartner, where they conducted the research behind the best selling books, The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battlefield for Customer Loyalty, The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation, and The Challenger Customer: Selling to the Hidden Influencer Who Can Multiply Your Results. Dixon is a co-author of all three books. Tethr used this body of research to teach its artificial intelligence platform to recognize behaviors that contribute to customer effort and improved sales performance.
After Gartner purchased CEB in 2016, Dixon and McKenna joined Tethr to lead the inhouse research and product team. Dixon, McKenna, and Channer formed DCM Insights earlier this year to focus on finding new paths to improved sales and company growth using scientific research.
"Our time at Tethr showed us the power and potential of advanced conversation intelligence as a means of helping organizations better understand and adapt to changing customer behavior. We're thrilled to be launching a business whose sole purpose is to help companies grow through science and equally excited to continue working with Tethr as our conversation intelligence partner," Dixon said.
About Tethr: Tethr envisions a world where every company listens, and every customer is heard. Tethr is a cloud-based conversation intelligence platform that combines powerful AI, machine learning, and over a decade of research to surface contextual insights from customer interactions. Tethr quickly and easily turns large amounts of unstructured customer conversation data into insights that fuel smarter decisions and improved business performance.To Try Tethr for free, visit go.tethr.com/free-trial
About DCM Insights: DCM Insights works with some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies to optimize customer experience and sales performance through analysis of a vast array of customer data, including conversational data. DCM Insight's mission is to debunk myths of customer engagement and find new paths to company growth using scientific methods. To learn more, visit jolteffect.com
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SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (NASDAQ: TSP) will release its second-quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after the market closes. Following the release via the wire services, TuSimple will host a conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Time (5 p.m. Eastern Time).
What: TuSimple Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call
When: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Time: 2 p.m. PDT/ 5 p.m. EDT
The conference call will be webcast live on TuSimple's Investor Relations website at ir.tusimple.com. Those parties interested in participating via telephone may register on the Company's Investor Relations website or by clicking here.
A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations website at ir.tusimple.com.
TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company's leading AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to drive safely autonomously, operate nearly continuously, and reduce fuel consumption by 10%+ relative to manually driven trucks. Global achievements include the world's first fully autonomous, Driver Out semi-truck run on open public roads, and the development of the world's first Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). Visit us at www.tusimple.com.
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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 MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded MINISO securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 17, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in MNSO:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/miniso-group-holding-limited-lawsuit-submission-form?id=31353&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that MINISO Group Holding Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in MINISO you have until October 17, 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 MINISO 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 MNSO lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/miniso-group-holding-limited-lawsuit-submission-form?id=31353&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Man pleads guilty to murdering his grandparents, gets 2 life sentences
EUGENE Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - An Oregon man was sentenced to prison last week after pleading guilty to murdering his grandparents last year.
Nicholas Kenneth Borden-Cortez, 26, pled guilty to the murder of his grandparents on June 14 and was sentenced on July 13 to two life terms in prison, one for each victim, according to a statement from the Eugene Police Department.
Investigators said they found his grandparents, Nancy L. Loucks-Morris, 85, and Gerald Edward Morris, 87, dead inside a home and quickly determined that the couple was murdered.
Later that afternoon, police named Borden-Cortez, their grandson, as a suspect, KPTV reported. Borden-Cortez was arrested on May 7, 2021, in Springfield, Oregon, while he was driving. Police said he initially challenged officers to shoot him before he was taken into custody.
Borden-Cortez will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum 50 years of his sentence.
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Georgia moved up to No. 2 in the first Associated Press college football poll of the regular season, passing Ohio State, after the defending national champions dominated their opener.
Alabama remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank released Tuesday, receiving 44 of 63 first-place votes from the media panel and 1,552 points.
The Bulldogs narrowed the gap on the Crimson Tide after beating Oregon 49-3 on Saturday. Georgia received 17 first-place votes.
Ohio State slipped to No. 3 and received two first-place votes. Michigan moved up four spots to No. 4.
Clemson dropped a spot to No. 5.
Florida debuted at No. 12 after its thrilling victory at home against Utah on Saturday night. The Utes slipped six spots to No. 13 after the loss.
The rest of the top 10 was Texas A&M at No. 6, followed by Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Baylor and Southern California.
USC is in the top 10 for the first time since the final regular-season poll of 2017, when the Trojans were eighth.
The eighth-ranked Fighting Irish dropped three spots out of the top five after losing 21-10 at Ohio State.
POLL POINTS
Georgia has been ranked No. 1 or 2 in 15 of the last 17 polls, with the other two weeks at No. 3.
Since 2017, Georgia has been ranked No. 2 in the country 13 times and No. 1 nine times, all last season.
From 1981 — the season after Georgia won the national title — to 2016, the Bulldogs were ranked in the top two a total of 10 times.
IN
— Florida’s jump from unranked to No. 12 is the biggest for an unranked team since the first regular-season poll of 2016, when Texas landed at No. 11 and Wisconsin at No. 10 after Week 1 victories.
— No. 24 Tennessee is ranked for the first time under second-year coach Josh Heupel.
OUT
— Oregon’s humbling loss to Georgia sent the Ducks all the way out of the rankings. It’s the first time Oregon has been unranked in a poll for which it was eligible since the last regular-season AP Top 25 of 2020.
— Cincinnati dropped out after losing at Arkansas by a touchdown, its first regular-season loss since late in the 2019 season.
For the Bearcats, who made the College Football Playoff last year, it snapped a run of 45 consecutive poll appearances, which was the fifth-longest active streak in the country.
CONFERENCE CALL
Florida and Tennessee moving into the rankings gives the SEC eight ranked teams, the most for a conference since the SEC had eight three times in 2020.
The record for ranked teams from one conference is 10 by the SEC early in the 2018 season. From 2011-18, the SEC had eight teams ranked in a AP Top 25 a total of 14 times.
SEC — 8 (Nos. 1, 2, 6, 12, 16, 20, 22, 24).
ACC — 5 (Nos. 5, 15, 17, 18, 23).
Big Ten — 4 (Nos. 3, 4, 14, 19).
Big 12 — 3 (Nos. 7, 9, 11).
Pac-12 — 2 (Nos. 10, 13).
Independents — 2 (Nos. 8, 21).
American — 1 (No. 25).
RANKED vs. RANKED
No. 9 Baylor at No. 21 BYU. Future Big 12 matchup.
No. 20 Kentucky at No. 12 Florida. The first time both will be ranked when they play since 2007.
No. 24 Tennessee at No. 17 Pitt. First SEC/ACC ranked nonconference matchup of the season.
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BOONTON, N.J., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enteris BioPharma, Inc. gave plush animals a dose of personality as they created a dozen stuffed teddy bears for Ronald McDonald House Charities to help comfort sick children as they undergo medical treatment.
The day, which involved every employee in the organization, began with a mix of classroom training and personalized learning experiences to develop work styles that foster collaboration and engagement, and to celebrate the unique working environment at Enteris. This was capped by the Team Teddy Bear program that included several competitive events from which the teams gained points to creatively customize their bears that were distributed to children at the Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick, N.J.
"When we were thinking of a charity to support as part of our Enteris Day program, the Ronald McDonald House was a very logical choice," said Enteris CEO Rajiv Khosla. "We both are patient-focused organizations, and the comforting support they provide to families with sick children is consistent with our own culture and values."
"On behalf of the Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern NJ, I would like to personally thank you all for your kindness and donation of the bears," said Jessie Curcio, house manager for Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern NJ. "The families who are staying with us are going through so much, that something such as giving their child a bear means the world to them. The bears will be such comfort on difficult days. We are truly grateful for your support and choosing us for your team building."
Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern New Jersey has locations in Long Branch and New Brunswick and family rooms and a hospitality suite in the pediatric units of four hospitals in Monmouth and Middlesex County. The facilities allow family members and children undergoing medical treatment to stay together and interact with their clinical care team during a time of uncertainty and stress.
"The bear building program was designed to be collaborative and competitive, while allowing us to bring levity and creativity to our organization," said Nicola Skeet, a quality control manager at Enteris. "It was a truly engaging program that gave meaning to our teamwork and celebrated the goodwill that is inherent in the Enteris team," Skeet said.
About Enteris BioPharma
Enteris BioPharma, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SWK Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SWKH) offering total integrated contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services including innovative formulation solutions utilizing its proprietary drug delivery technologies, Peptelligence® and ProPerma®. The technologies have been the subject of numerous feasibility studies and active development programs, several of which are in clinical development. Additionally, Enteris BioPharma is advancing an innovative internal product pipeline of drug products that address significant unmet clinical needs for which there is no satisfactory treatment option. For more information on Enteris BioPharma and its proprietary oral drug delivery technologies, please visit http://www.EnterisBioPharma.com.
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Leading Stretching Concept Kicks off Countdown to 200 Locations with Expansion in Severna Park and Potomac
POTOMAC, Md., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stretch Zone, the world's first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching franchise, announced today the addition of two new studios in Maryland: Potomac, located at 7901 Tuckerman Lane open on June 13, and Severna Park, situated at 550 Governor Ritchie Hwy., opening on June 20.
With three established locations currently in Maryland, the additional studios come at an impressive time for the brand. Occurring two weeks before its 200th studio opening, Stretch Zone's momentum is continuing to skyrocket. Each studio provides local residents with proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help enhance their quality of life.
"Our model is proven time and time again with the countless success stories of clients' lives being positively changed — it simply cannot be duplicated. Chiropractors and healthcare professionals alike swear by our patented methodology," said Tony Zaccario, CEO at Stretch Zone. "There's a reason why we offer our first stretch free for all clients — once they see the first-hand benefits of Stretch Zone, they are hooked."
Using principles of neuromuscular behavior, each 30-minute practitioner-assisted stretching session at Stretch Zone is designed to improve circulation and create a more ideal resting muscle tone. Whether someone is an athlete or looking to improve their mobility so they can spend quality time with their grandchildren, Stretch Zone is customized to meet everyone's personal needs and goals. Practitioners are nationally accredited through an internally developed training and qualification program to ensure a valuable experience to its clients.
Stretch Zone offers franchisees a full range of programs and accreditations. The Stretch Zone franchise opportunity differentiates itself with a simplistic, franchisee-first business model backed by a science-based, patented stretching system. In 2021, the brand partnered with Drew Brees, who sits on the Board of Directors, which strategically positions Stretch Zone to continue its stature as a leader in the industry.
For more information about the Stretch Zone studios in Severna Park and Potomac, visit www.stretchzone.com/locations/severna-park/ and www.stretchzone.com/locations/potomac/.
Stretch Zone is the leading franchised stretching concept that offers proprietary, practitioner-assisted stretching sessions to help clients achieve enhanced quality of life. It was founded by Jorden Gold in 2004 after seeing the first-hand benefits assisted stretching brought to his grandfather. With a steady cadence of location openings, Stretch Zone is on the Road to 200, a milestone they will hit in late June. The brand has set a goal to reach 300 locations within one year of hitting the 200-location mark. As a pioneer within the health and wellness space, Stretch Zone uses its patented Stretch Zone Stabilization System to aid in increased mobility and muscle function. The system enables clients to accomplish Flex-ability for Life® with processes to train muscles to move with a greater range of motion, allowing for an easier golf swing or comfortable night's rest. Clients are welcomed into Stretch Zone by nationally accredited practitioners, a relaxing atmosphere and secure equipment. For more information about Stretch Zone, visit www.stretchzone.com.
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(KTLA) – Ferris Bueller is getting his own “universe.”
Paramount Pictures is planning a spin-off of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” focusing on two characters whom we barely got to know in the 1986 hit comedy, Variety reported Friday.
Titled “Sam and Victor’s Day Off,” the film will focus on the two valets who took Cameron’s father’s red Ferrari for a spin through the streets of Chicago. Cameron, played by Alan Ruck, had begrudgingly agreed to pick up Bueller’s girlfriend, Sloane (Mia Sara), in the restored 1961 Ferrari 250 GT “California” after she faked a death in the family to get out of school.
If you don’t remember hearing the names of the valets, you’re in good company. They went unnamed in the movie.
Jon Hurwtiz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald, who created the hit “Karate Kid” streaming series, “Cobra Kai,” are producing the film, Variety reports.
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Funds Benefit Patients and Families of Good Shepherd Hospice
LAKELAND, Fla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapters Health Foundation and The Hospice Women of Giving today announced they raised more than $28,000 at the 7th Annual Seasons of Service Luncheon, held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Lake Mirror Auditorium in downtown Lakeland. The theme of the event was "The Power of Hope and Healing."
During the luncheon, internationally renowned author, Itch Abloom, provided insights on his new book "The Stranger in the Lifeboat," a fast-paced novel telling the story of a group of shipwrecked passengers who are forced to ponder their deepest religious beliefs after pulling a strange man from the sea. Abloom is the author of seven number-one New York Times bestsellers, including "Tuesdays with Marie," "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" and most recently, "Finding Chukka."
"We were thrilled to have Itch join us this year," said Cindy Sternlicht, founding member and chair of the Hospice Women of Giving. "There wasn't a dry eye in the room. His gracious perspective on heartache and loss moved so many. I have no doubt his words left a lasting impact on our guests. I also can't thank our donors and community sponsors enough. Their generosity will ensure that Good Shepherd Hospice continues to touch the lives of families affected by life-limiting illnesses."
Sponsors of this year's Seasons of Service were: Watson Clinic, LLP - Duke Energy - The Misch Family, in memory of Dr. Robert Cassell - Polk State College Foundation – Maryann Cassell - Putnam, Creighton & Airth, P.A. - Law Office of James T. Joiner, P.A. - Dr. Anna Clare Green & Clare Green Wilson – Dr. & Mrs. James B. Threlkel – Hall Communications, Inc.
The Hospice Women of Giving's two-part mission is simple: to combine the philanthropic strength of women in supporting unfunded programs and services for Good Shepherd Hospice, and to build awareness of the organization's value in bringing dignity and compassion to those facing life-limiting illness.
Chapters Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization committed to supporting Chapters Health System, a progressive leader in home health, palliative care, hospice, and grief support. Chapters Health Foundation provides more than $7.4 million annually to help offset the accumulated costs of unfunded and underfunded programming including but not limited to charity care, helping to meet the needs of patients and families who cannot afford hospice services. Chapters Health Foundation also provides $1.3 million in funding for the provision of grief support across Chapters Health and in 2020, provided more than $1 million to assist with underfunded pediatric and adult palliative care services.
Good Shepherd Hospice, an affiliate of Chapters Health System, is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that supports more than 4,200 patients each year in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties as they face the challenges of advancing age and illness. Since 2008, the organization has been accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's premier healthcare accrediting body and in 2017 was awarded deemed status.
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WESTPORT, Conn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemspring Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, announced today that Jay Reynolds has joined the team as a Managing Director.
Prior to joining Gemspring, Jay was with The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm, where he worked for nearly a decade. While at Riverside, Jay was responsible for all aspects of the investment process, including sourcing, structuring and executing non-control investment opportunities, as well as post-investment collaboration with portfolio company management teams to implement growth plans. Prior to Riverside, Jay was with Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a lower middle market private equity firm, and began his career as an investment banking analyst in the Media & Telecommunications group at Merrill Lynch, where he worked on M&A, leveraged finance and equity capital transactions.
Bret Wiener, Managing Partner of Gemspring Capital, commented: "We are excited to welcome Jay to the team. His entrepreneurial drive and deep experience partnering with founders further enhance our transaction execution and value creation capabilities."
About Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, provides flexible capital solutions to lower middle market companies. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a partnership approach to helping drive revenue growth and value creation. Target companies have up to $500 million in revenue and are in the aerospace & defense, business services, consumer services, financial & insurance services, healthcare services, industrial services, software & tech-enabled services, or specialty manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit www.gemspring.com.
Contact:
Jack Tucker
jack@gemspring.com
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Japan’s Kishida in Thailand to talk about economics, Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to talk with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha about economic matters, upheaval in Myanmar and Russia’s war in Ukraine when they meet Monday. Kishida is in the middle of a five-nation overseas tour. He earlier visited Indonesia and Vietnam and will travel to Italy and the United Kingdom after Thailand. Japanese economic investments have been key to Thailand’s industrialization, especially in the automotive industry. Also likely to be discussed is the violent conflict in Myanmar, which some experts characterize as a civil war. Several governments have imposed sanctions and condemned the Myanmar military’s abuses. Thailand and Japan share a softer approach. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/01/japans-kishida-in-thailand-to-talk-about-economics-myanmar/ | 2022-05-02T07:05:52Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets ace Max Scherzer said he was feeling fine Sunday, a day after he exited after a start after five innings because of fatigue on his left side.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner remained on schedule to start Friday night for NL East-leading New York at Miami.
Scherzer missed almost seven weeks earlier this season with a left oblique injury.
Of this fatigue, Scherzer offered a chuckle.
“It’s kind of like everywhere except the oblique,” he said before the Mets’ 7-1 loss to Washington.
Scherzer came out after 67 pitches Saturday against the Nationals. The 38-year-old righty allowed one run and three hits, striking out five and walking one. He got a no-decision in a game the Mets later lost 7-1.
Scherzer is 9-4 with a 2.26 ERA in 20 starts in his first season with the Mets. He has struck out 153 in 127 2/3 innings.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge) announced today that none of its outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series L (Series L Shares) will be converted into Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series M of Enbridge (Series M Shares) on September 1, 2022.
After taking into account all conversion notices received from holders of its outstanding Series L Shares by the August 17, 2022 deadline for the conversion of the Series L Shares into Series M Shares, less than the 1,000,000 Series L Shares required to give effect to conversions into Series M Shares were tendered for conversion.
At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alta., Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at Enbridge.com
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LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UroViu Corp (www.uroviu.com) has launched the new Hystero-V, a single-use hysteroscope compatible with UroViu's Always Ready endoscopy platform. The 12-Fr, semi-rigid, Hystero-V features a hydrophilic coating enabling gentle insertion and superior visualization for highly effective intra-uterine examinations. The single-use hysteroscope eliminates the need for reprocessing the equipment, and the ease-of-use, portability, and time-saving aspects of the Hystero-V mean more efficient and comfortable procedures for both doctors and patients.
"I found the UroViu scope to be perfect for office hysteroscopy because of its wider field of view and low price point. The image quality was superior to any disposable scope I have worked with before," said Dr. Darin Swainston, obstetrician-gynecologist with Women's Health Associates of Southern Nevada. "Hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy has become the standard of care. UroViu is a great product to fill this need."
The Hystero-V is UroViu's 4th FDA-510k-cleared single-use endoscopic solution and is compatible with UroViu's Always Ready endoscopy platform, consisting thus far of one reusable, self-contained portable handle, and three procedure-optimized single-use cystoscopes. Single-Use scopes eliminate large up-front capital expenses and cost of reprocessing of reusable hysteroscopes and cystoscopes improving the economics of endoscopy.
"UroViu's innovative single-use endoscopy platform now provides even greater cost-effective and safe solutions for busy Urologists, Urogynecologists, and Gynecologists," said Bruce OuYang, UroViu's Founder and CEO. "Every physician with this small platform in their hand can increase procedure volume through improved productivity without compromising patient comfort and safety."
The cystoscopy and hysteroscopy platform, the most comprehensive portable single-use suite of endoscopes for urogynecology, will be introduced at the combined American Urogynecology Society (AUGS) / International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) 2022 Scientific Meeting from June 15-17th in Austin, TX at the Austin Convention Center. AUGS/IUGA serves over 5,000 members globally in urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, and reconstructive surgery.
The UroViu team will be providing hands-on demonstrations of the Hystero-V and the Always Ready platform in Booth #417 at the AUGS' exhibit which will then be available for order starting July 1st.
UroViu is committed to introducing the latest advancements in patient care and bringing additional innovation in single-use endoscopy for indications in urology, urogynecology, and gynecology. The Hystero-V is the most recent of numerous advances in UroViu's drive for excellence in technology for women's health.
About UroViu
UroViu Corporation's mission is to revolutionize the cystoscopy and hysteroscopy platform for improved patient care and efficiency and has operations in California and Washington and production facilities in Asia. UroViu is the developer of the always-ready cystoscopy and hysteroscopy platform, the most portable, self-contained, and versatile single-use endoscopy solution on the market. The intuitive portable platform and product suite are protected by a portfolio of 20 granted and numerous pending patents. UroViu's vision is to simplify the scope of patient care.
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Oil industry hopes increasing U.S. production can slash gas prices
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Hitting the road has become more expensive for many businesses, especially moving companies like OMX.
“We travel a lot,” OMX Vice President Jim Durfee said. “Trucks eat a lot of gas.”
Durfee said increasing fuel costs could result in businesses cutting employee wages or even jobs.
“The biggest overhead is our building, and the second is our employee cost,” Durfee said. “We can’t get rid of the building. We finally had to institute a fuel surcharge.”
For now, OMX is adjusting to increasing prices the same way many other companies have, by passing the price to customers.
According to the American Petroleum Institute, gasoline prices are often governed by simple supply and demand. API Senior Vice President Frank Macchiarola said if the U.S. produces more oil, prices at the pump will decrease.
“It is important that we produce more energy here in the United States, that we ramp up supply,” he said.
Macchiarola said the Texas Permian Basin is leading the charge by producing more oil than anywhere else in the U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) said the Permian Basin’s success is a result of innovation and hard work.
“They’ve stepped up even with less rigs and less people,” Pfluger said. “The innovation has allowed the production to exceed 5 million barrels a day. That’s nearly 40% of the U.S. production.”
But Macchiarola said there are limits to how much oil production can expand, partially due to supply chain issues.
“You’re seeing difficulty getting frack sand,” Macchiarola said. “So sand to frack wells.”
Macchiarola said the U.S. has still not been able to reach the oil production seen before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OZY Media, the award-winning news and entertainment company, is announcing that Daniel Kelley, an award-winning creative professional with decades of experience in New York, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area, is joining OZY to lead a range of multimedia projects as its new Creative Director.
A graduate of the University of California - Davis, Kelley brings clear talent, managerial experience, and a patient and thoughtful eye to OZY Media. As Creative Director, Kelley will work across all departments with an initiative to deliver the brand a consistent and engaging image. His style will be a key driver in OZY's maturation into a leading global media company. "I'm thrilled to join OZY and support its worldwide community of journalists, executives, readers, and influencers – many of whom also have great stories to tell. This is the kind of position where you cannot just be in the game but help raise up others as well."
Kelley has worked with some of the best-known brands in the world, including but not limited to Time Magazine, Urban Outfitters, AT&T, Bumble and Bumble, and Victoria's Secret. His creative work has included directing music videos, stop motion animation, painting, and illustration, animatronics, fabrication, and tattooing. This bridging of commercial and personal artistry gives him an uncommon perspective and ability to avoid limited and formulaic work. His most recent role was as Vice President and Creative Director with GreenBiz in Oakland, CA.
"Daniel is a visionary, and a great addition to the company," said Michael Moe, Chairman of the OZY Media Board. "His cross-channel experience and distinctive eye means that OZY won't only get the look it needs today, but the kind of leadership that will keep us ahead tomorrow. It's one thing to work with a creative pro that can raise you in the short-term. It's quite another to have one that can lead and learn from others and grow in the role. We expect Daniel to play a major role across the OZY community."
Kelley is the sixth major team announcement from OZY Media in the last few weeks, following David Lawrence, former Goldman business intelligence chief and federal prosecutor, who joined the OZY Board as Senior Advisor; Michael Safran, former Time Inc, Gannett and Bloomberg executive, who joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer; Mukul Pandya, former Founding Editor-in Chief of Wharton's online Business Review and Executive Director of Knowledge@Wharton(K@W), who joined OZY as Senior Editor-at-Large; Aparna Ranganathan who joined as Vice President of Human Resources, and Beverly Watson, Managing Editor.
ABOUT OZY
Launched in 2013, OZY has built a diverse and unique voice in media, including 5 newsletters, 12 tv shows, 9 podcasts, and 4 festivals. In 2020, OZY won an Emmy Award for its ground-breaking television program, Black Women OWN the Conversation.
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Investor Update Available to Interested Parties
CALGARY, AB and ISLE OF MAN, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Real Luck Group Ltd. (TSX.V: LUCK) (OTCQB: LUKEF) (the "Company") and its subsidiary companies doing business as "Luckbox" (the "Group"), an award-winning provider of licensed, real money esports betting, sports betting and casino games, announces the results from its 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on August 11, 2022. Interested parties can access the investor update slide presentation provided at the AGM here.
During the update, CEO Thomas Rosander, and CFO William Moore indicated the Company's transformation is now complete, with meaningful player acquisition now having commenced. Additionally, Online Casino provides the Company a path to profitability in H1 2023, with an adequate current cash position to support the required investment in marketing. Management also highlighted the Company's focus on innovative (e)sportsbook products, and a potential new Business to Business (B2B) offering, to drive revenue growth, and relevant milestones over the next six quarters.
All matters put forward before Shareholders for consideration and approval as set out in the Company's management information circular dated July 11, 2022 (the "Circular") were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at the Meeting. Shareholders approved setting the number of Directors at five and elected the following Director nominees to the Board:
- Thomas Rosander
- Drew Green
- Lloyd Melnick
- Maruf Raza
- Bo Wänghammar
Shareholders also approved the appointment of Baker Tilly WM LLP as Company auditor for the ensuing year and approved an ordinary resolution of disinterested shareholders regarding issuance of shares.
The total number of Common Shares represented by 63 Shareholders in person or by proxy at the Meeting was 17,415,543 Common Shares, representing 25.32% of the total 68,781,500 issued and outstanding Common Shares at the record date for the Meeting.
The Company is an award-winning betting company that offers legal, real-money betting, live streams, and statistics on all major esports and sports on desktop and mobile devices. The Company has a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) platform, and by leveraging shared technology, data, and resources, the Company can offer an extensive range of betting options for esports tournaments. The Company's in-house customized user interface and user experience, built on a technology stack that supports multiple odds and streaming sources, allows the Company to deliver deep esports betting coverage. The Company has been built by a team combining experience in the igaming industry and a passion for esports to offer players a unique, broad, engaging, and legal CS:GO betting, Dota 2 and League of Legends betting experience. The Company serves esports fans in more than 80 territories across the globe. In November 2020, Luckbox was named Rising Star at the EGR Operator Awards. The Company (via the Group) holds a full license under the Online Gambling Regulation Act (OGRA), issued by the Isle of Man Gaming Supervision Commission. As the Group is fully licensed in the Isle of Man for B2C and B2B esports & sports betting and casino, the Company has access to favourable payment processors. Luckbox is committed to supporting responsible gambling.
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This news release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target, "plan", "forecast", "may", "schedule" and other similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. Such statements represent the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affections such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockout
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on opening day, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press. New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer set a season record at $43.3 million, topping the previous mark established last year by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer at $38 million. Scherzer earns more than all the current players on the Baltimore Orioles combined. The average was up 5.9% from the the start of last season. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/14/ap-exclusive-mlb-average-salary-up-5-9-after-lockout-2/ | 2022-04-14T21:00:20Z |
Man convicted of sex crimes against inmate no longer allowed DNA analysis
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The man convicted of attacking and sodomizing another inmate in the Wyandotte Co. Jail will not be allowed a post-conviction DNA analysis following two previous failed attempts.
In a unanimous decision written by Chief Justice Marla Luckert in the matter of Appeal No. 123,613: State of Kansas v. Brian Bailey, the Kansas Supreme Court says it has held that Bailey cannot seek post-conviction DNA testing of evidence because he has already unsuccessfully litigated the issue in two previous appeals.
Under a Kansas statute that allows defendants to have post-conviction DNA testing of evidence under certain circumstances, the Court said Bailey had asked for testing of evidence in connection to his 1988 Wyandotte Co. District Court conviction for aggravated criminal sodomy.
Court records indicate that the crimes happened inside the Wyandotte Co. Jail. when Bailey and others attacked and sodomized another inmate.
The Court said this marks the third time Bailey had sought DNA testing of the evidence. In two previous appeals, it said he had been denied relief, in part, because the evidence was no longer in the State’s possession.
The Court said it held that Baily could not relitigate the issue based on preclusionary doctrines which bar parties from endlessly relitigating matters that have been put to a final ruling by previous courts.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS).
Class Period: February 26, 2021 – May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) that, as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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- GAAP EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE OF $0.70 -
- DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE OF $0.52 -
- DISTRIBUTABLE RETURN ON AVERAGE STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY OF 13.6% -
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready Capital Corporation ("Ready Capital" or the "Company") (NYSE: RC), a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances, and services small-to-medium balance commercial loans, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"Ready Capital's first quarter results are reflective of our sustained expansion of our core lending channels, the addition of complimentary lending products and the ongoing growth of our business," commented Thomas Capasse, Ready Capital's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The quarter was highlighted by record SBC originations in addition to the closing of the merger with Mosaic Real Estate Credit. Both mark significant milestones in achieving the scale necessary to deliver consistent solutions to our customers."
First Quarter Highlights
- Completed a $542 million merger with Mosaic Real Estate Credit to expand the Company's ability to provide full life-cycle lending to small balance commercial ("SBC") properties
- Total investments of $3.1 billion, including $2.2 billion of SBC originations and acquisitions, $769.1 million of residential mortgage loans, and $101.0 million of U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans
- Closed a $1.1 billion commercial mortgage collateralized loan obligation, the Company's largest CRE CLO to date
- Raised $107.1 million in gross proceeds in an underwritten public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock
- Declared and paid dividend of $0.42 per share in cash with distributable earnings coverage of the common dividend at 1.3x
- Net book value of $15.22 per share of common stock as of March 31, 2022
Subsequent Events
- Closed an underwritten public offering of $120.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2025
- Completed the securitization of $276.8 million of fixed-rate SBC loans and issued $204.5 million of senior bonds at a weighted average pass-through rate of 4.2%
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, this press release includes distributable earnings, formerly referred to as core earnings, which is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. The Company defines distributable earnings as net income adjusted for unrealized gains and losses related to certain mortgage backed securities ("MBS") not retained by us as part of our loan origination business, realized gains and losses on sales of certain MBS, unrealized gains and losses related to residential mortgage servicing rights ("MSR"), unrealized current non-cash provision for credit losses on accrual loans and one-time non-recurring gains or losses, such as gains or losses on discontinued operations, bargain purchase gains, merger related expenses, or other one-time items.
The Company believes that this non-U.S. GAAP financial information, in addition to the related U.S. GAAP measures, provides investors greater transparency into the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, including the determination of dividends. However, because Distributable Earnings is an incomplete measure of the Company's financial performance and involves differences from net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, it should be considered along with, but not as an alternative to, the Company's net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of the Company's financial performance. In addition, because not all companies use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of Distributable Earnings may not be comparable to other similarly-titled measures of other companies.
In calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude unrealized gains and losses on MBS acquired by the Company in the secondary market but is not adjusted to exclude unrealized gains and losses on MBS retained by Ready Capital as part of its loan origination businesses, where the Company transfers originated loans into an MBS securitization and the Company retains an interest in the securitization. In calculating Distributable Earnings, the Company does not adjust Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) to take into account unrealized gains and losses on MBS retained by us as part of the loan origination businesses because the unrealized gains and losses that are generated in the loan origination and securitization process are considered to be a fundamental part of this business and an indicator of the ongoing performance and credit quality of the Company's historical loan originations. In calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude realized gains and losses on certain MBS securities considered to be non-distributable. Certain MBS positions are considered to be non-distributable due to a variety of reasons which may include collateral type, duration, and size.
In addition, in calculating Distributable Earnings, Net Income (in accordance with U.S. GAAP) is adjusted to exclude unrealized gains or losses on residential MSRs, held at fair value. The Company treats its commercial MSRs and residential MSRs as two separate classes based on the nature of the underlying mortgages and the treatment of these assets as two separate pools for risk management purposes. Servicing rights relating to the Company's small business commercial business are accounted for under ASC 860, Transfer and Servicing, while the Company's residential MSRs are accounted for under the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments. In calculating Distributable Earnings, the Company does not exclude realized gains or losses on either commercial MSRs or residential MSRs, held at fair value, as servicing income is a fundamental part of Ready Capital's business and is an indicator of the ongoing performance.
To qualify as a REIT, the Company must distribute to its stockholders each calendar year at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (including certain items of non-cash income), determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gain. There are certain items, including net income generated from the creation of MSRs, that are included in distributable earnings but are not included in the calculation of the current year's taxable income. These differences may result in certain items that are recognized in the current period's calculation of distributable earnings not being included in taxable income, and thus not subject to the REIT dividend distribution requirement until future years.
The table below reconciles Net Income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP to Distributable Earnings.
U.S. GAAP return on equity is based on U.S. GAAP net income, while distributable return on equity is based on distributable earnings, which adjusts U.S. GAAP net income for the items in the distributable earnings reconciliation above.
Webcast and Earnings Conference Call
Management will host a webcast and conference call on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 8:30 am ET to provide a general business update and discuss the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The Company encourages use of the webcast due to potential extended wait times to access the conference call via dial-in. The webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.readycapital.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:
Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time.
Domestic: 1-844-825-9789
International: 1-412-317-5180
Conference Call Playback:
Domestic: 1-844-512-2921
International: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin #: 10166523
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About Ready Capital Corporation
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. The Company specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company employs over 600 professionals nationwide.
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Collin College Technical Campus is Fifth School to Offer Innovative Collision Technology Program Based on Two-Year Collision Engineering Curriculum
ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.
Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program is designed in collaboration with the automotive industry and encourages schools and industry to work together to facilitate lifelong learning for the future leaders of the collision industry. Through a defined two-year apprenticeship model, students receive real-world experience by working alongside industry experts while also earning their associate degree. This unique model provides students the opportunity to earn an income while completing their training.
"Collin College's Collision Technology program is pleased to partner with the Collision Engineering Program to spread the word about the extensive training and internship opportunities available in this growing field," said Dr. Bill King, Technical Campus provost. "This apprenticeship program will be a vital link for informing students of the exceptional career opportunities available in collision repair and bringing them into a community of craftspeople who make a rewarding living doing what they love."
Since its launch in 2020, the program has successfully completed its two-year pilot and is on track to double its footprint from four to eight schools across the country over the next three years. In addition to Collin College, the program is also operating at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; and Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas.
Collin College Technical Campus offers degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including automotive, construction, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing. The college's Collision Technology program is now accepting students at the campus for the Fall 2022 semester.
Addressing Critical Industry Needs
With more than 70,000 new collision technicians needed between 2022 and 2025, and nearly 65,000 of those coming from labor force exits and transfers according to the TechForce Foundation, demand is significantly outpacing a steadily declining supply of postsecondary collision technician entrants.
To help close the gap, the Collision Engineering Program is working to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry and enhance retention and advancement among collision repair technicians.
The Collision Engineering Program replicates Ranken Technical College's unique two-year apprenticeship model that not only increases the number of qualified technicians to address the ongoing industry technician shortage and skills gap, but also offers advanced education and ever-expanding career opportunities for participating students.
"The rapid pace of vehicle innovation and connectivity is adding demands on technicians to have expertise in technology and engineering, in addition to vehicle repair. As an industry leader, Enterprise is committed to supporting solutions to address the evolving field of collision repair," said Mary Mahoney, Vice President, Replacement and Leisure Division at Enterprise. "In addition to preparing students for success, the first-of-its-kind Collision Engineering Program also aims to change perception and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry."
For more information about the Collision Engineering Program, visit www.beacollisionengineer.com.
About Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Holdings and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Mo., Enterprise Holdings manages a diverse fleet of more than 1.85 million vehicles through a network of nearly 10,000 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.
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Police: Assailant wanted after elderly man beaten, robbed inside home
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) - Authorities in Oklahoma are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a recent robbery.
The Tulsa Police Department reports the incident occurred on July 7 when an elderly resident was approached by a man pushing a bike.
Police said the man with the bike told the resident he was looking for him and said that he knew his sons and used to play ball with them.
According to the department, the man later asked if he could have $50 from the older man and became irritated when the victim would not give him the money.
Tulsa police said the man followed the victim inside his house, pushed him down on the couch and punched him in the head.
Police said the homeowner told them that the man also kicked him several times, took his money out of his wallet and threw his phone down the hallway.
Tulsa police shared a video of the incident where the two men were outside of the house along with the man in question leaving the scene.
Authorities urged anyone with further information to contact the Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS regarding case 2022-032509.
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Insurtech startup and fintech financial planning firm help clients get the life insurance coverage they need
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Policygenius, the one-stop platform for comparing and buying insurance, and Facet Wealth, a fintech company offering unbiased, personalized advice that integrates into every facet of life at an affordable flat fee, today announced a partnership that empowers Facet's network of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals to offer term life insurance to its clients.
Policygenius recently launched an enterprise offering called Policygenius Pro, a powerful, end-to-end insurance solution that helps advisors accelerate and streamline life insurance sales. Partners receive exclusive access to a wide variety of insurers, coverage types, and policy options, including accelerated underwriting offerings, and also receive support from an expert staff of dedicated specialists for case management and product support.
When Facet first began working with Policygenius in an exploratory partnership, Facet helped more than 500 clients secure the right life insurance coverage using Policygenius Pro.
"Facet Wealth delivers a new standard of fiduciary guidance, whereby personalized financial planning and advice is on par with the growth of your investments, and this partnership is an extension of that commitment to our clients," Brent Weiss, CFP®, co-founder of Facet Wealth, said. "The simplicity afforded by Policygenius Pro will allow our advisors to help clients secure the coverage they need and to ensure peace of mind for their families, especially as we enter a period rife with volatility."
The success of Facet's model is evident in its rapid growth since its inception in 2016. Facet was ranked as the second fastest growing company in the Mid Atlantic by Inc and had a $100 million Series C raise earlier this year.
"This was a natural partnership for both companies, which is why our early work together created so much value," Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Policygenius, said. "Facet and Policygenius work with people to build more secure financial futures. We both believe strongly in unbiased advice from experts offered through customer-centric financial products and services made accessible across the socioeconomic spectrum."
Policygenius Pro expands the breadth of options available to Facet's clients and is an important step toward the firm's mission to democratize financial planning and to increase access to high-quality financial guidance and planning to millions of Americans. Policygenius' best-in-class customer experience coupled with their Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75+, which is double the industry average, ensures that Facet planners can refer their 12,000 clients with confidence.
Policygenius transforms the insurance journey for today's consumer, providing a one-stop platform where customers can compare options from top insurance carriers, get unbiased expert advice, buy policies, and manage their insurance portfolio, in one seamless, integrated experience. Our proprietary technology platform integrates with the leading life, disability, and home and auto insurance carriers and delivers an exceptional digital experience for both consumers and insurance carriers. Since 2014, our content, digital tools, and experts have served as a resource for millions of people on their insurance journey, and we have sold more than $170 billion in coverage.
To receive Policygenius announcements, email press@policygenius.com. For more information about Policygenius Pro, go to https://visit.policygenius.com/policygenius-pro/ or email partnerships@policygenius.com.
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Facet Wealth was founded in 2016 on the belief that unbiased, personalized financial advice is essential to living well. Redefining what financial planning means, Facet's mission is to empower people to live more enriched lives by delivering a new standard of guidance. Without asset minimums, Facet's planning goes far beyond a person or family's investments by focusing on advice that addresses every way money impacts their life. This has made Facet a finalist in the category of Industry Disruptor for the 2022 WealthManagement Industry Awards. Its tech-driven approach is customized to each client's needs, pairing people with their own CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a fiduciary who meets with them 1:1 to integrate tailored financial advice into their entire life – all at an affordable subscription price. Facet's community of over 100 CFP® professionals are providing traditionally overlooked households with the power of choice and freedom from financial worry. In recognition of their innovative approach and high-quality client experience, Facet Wealth was named NerdWallet's "Best Online Financial Planning Service" in 2020. Additionally, Facet has been named as one of Financial Planning's 50 Best Places to Work in Fintech in 2022.
To date, Facet Wealth has raised more than $165 million in funding from Durable Capital Partners LP, Warburg Pincus, Slow Ventures, Telesoft Partners, Green Cow Venture Capital and others.
Facet Wealth is a national SEC-Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). For more information, please visit facetwealth.com and connect with them on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Frankfurt beats Rangers in shootout to win Europa League
By TALES AZZONI
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SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt’s 42-year wait for a European title has ended with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Rangers in the Europa League final. Rafael Borré converted the decisive penalty kick after Kevin Trapp saved Aaron Ramsey’s shot, giving the German club its first European trophy since the 1980 UEFA Cup, a predecessor to the Europa League. The win also secures a first appearance in the Champions League next season for Frankfurt. Trapp had already made a key save in the final minutes of extra time, stretching out a leg to stop a close-range shot by Ryan Kent. The match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/frankfurt-beats-rangers-in-shootout-to-win-europa-league/ | 2022-05-18T23:22:35Z |
Which pet furniture cover is best?
Whether animals should be allowed on furniture can be a big point of debate among pet owners. Those that do allow such behavior can still maintain the quality of their couches and chairs while allowing their pet access.
Pet furniture covers are designed to be comfortable and protective against any shedding, scratching, drooling or other accidents. The Furhaven Pet Furniture Cover is a top pick due to both its aesthetics and construction.
What to know before you buy a pet furniture cover
Material
Pet covers are made from polyester and other synthetics designed to protect the furniture fabric from dirt, accidents and even odors. Depending on the complexity of the material, the cover may be water-resistant or waterproof. Some covers may feature multiple layers, with an internal protective core and an outer comfort layer.
Size
Pet furniture covers are made to protect large sofas, sectional couches, love seats, chaise lounges and cozy chairs. Check the dimensions listed by the company against that of your furniture. If you have trouble finding a size that matches perfectly, some covers can be cut apart or sewn together as needed.
Care
Consider the reasons why you need a cover and how often you may need to clean it. While some furniture covers may be machine washable, others require careful spot cleaning. If your pet sheds, drools or has accidents, you may want a cover that is easier to wash.
Keep the size in mind as well. Even if a larger cover is machine washable, it may not fit in a standard washing machine.
What to look for in a quality pet furniture cover
Fit
Covers adhere to furniture in one of three ways. Elastic bands close around the seat and back cushions. Most elastic bands are adjustable. If they fit too tightly, they may start to bend or squish your cushions. If your furniture has attached cushions that don’t allow for seat or back straps, opt for cushion anchors. These covers fit snugly over furniture with cushion anchors or bars that keep it in place.
Lastly, some covers feature an anti-slip backing designed to stay in place against the furniture while draped over the sides. This tends to be the least stable. However, sometimes it is boosted by elastic bands, cushion anchors or both.
Color and design
Some pet covers give you a choice of color or even a design pattern to enhance your home aesthetic. Neutral colors are most popular because they will best complement the color or pattern of your furniture. Some pet owners may want a color that matches their pet’s fur color to better hide any shedding. For smaller chairs, bold pet covers provide a stunning accent.
Reversibility
Some furniture covers are double-sided, or reversible. This allows you to flip over the cover and use the other side should it become dirtied or stained. Reversible covers are useful for pets that may chew or scratch on occasion so that when one side is damaged, the other is still available.
Note that reversible covers don’t have a nonslip backing. What’s more, if a pet has an accident, you’ll want to wash the cover instead of flipping it over to avoid it ruining the furniture fabric.
Bolster
A bolster is an elevated portion that functions to protect the sides and back of a piece of furniture. One or more bolsters may be included in the furniture cover, providing increased comfort and protection to pets that want to be on the couch or chair. Bolsters exist in place of the cover draping over the back or sides.
How much you can expect to spend on a pet furniture cover
Pet covers increase in price along with size. A chair or love seat cover may cost around $30, while larger sofa covers can reach and exceed $50.
Pet furniture cover FAQ
How far should a cover drape over my furniture?
A. For covers that drape over the sides, make sure they fall at least one-third of the distance down to the ground. If it doesn’t extend far enough, it will be easy for the cover to fall back in on the piece of furniture. Back panels should be particularly generous, especially if there are no elastic bands present.
How can I train my pet to not use furniture?
A. Pet furniture covers may be used as a preventive measure against pets that are still in training. To keep them off, create a cozy and attractive space for your pet that entices them more than the furniture. For dogs, be quick to tell them “off” when they jump on and provide a treat immediately as a reward.
What’s the best pet furniture cover to buy?
Top pet furniture cover
What you need to know: Durable, soft and waterproof, this pet cover provides protection and comfort for all kinds of furniture.
What you’ll love: From a trusted name in pet products, this cover comes in six sizes and seven colors. The quilted fabric is cozy while the waterproof construction withstands accidents. It adheres with a nonslip backing, elastic bands and anchors.
What you should consider: This cover is quite expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Top pet furniture cover for the money
SureFit Microfiber Chair Cover
What you need to know: This attractive and comfortable pet cover offers easy maintenance and reliable protection at a decent price.
What you’ll love: Microfiber material offers comfort and protection from fur and dirt. The neutral color and quilted diamond design make for a complementary look. It can be washed in a machine on the gentle cycle.
What you should consider: Some customers have complained about the cover moving around often.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: For those seeking protection for a smaller area, this throw cover provides a stunning accent in a home with well-trained pets.
What you’ll love: This blanket is designed to protect seats while enhancing comfort for pets and humans alike. It is offered in seven different bright and eye-catching patterns to enhance the aesthetic of any room.
What you should consider: The cover is not waterproof and doesn’t protect the back or sides of furniture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Police officers shot a man's pet snake on Wednesday after they arrived at a Pennsylvania home to find the reptile wrapped around its owner's neck, rendering him unconscious.
The 27-year-old man, Elliot Senseman, died Monday in a hospital due to an "anoxic brain injury," the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and Forensics Center said in a statement.
The snake died from its injuries, Upper Macungie Township Police Department Lt. Peter Nickischer told CNN.
Nickischer said two police officers responded at 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday to the house in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, a rural town in the eastern part of the state, where the man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after the snake wrapped itself around his throat.
He said after entering the house, the officers encountered a family member who guided them toward the owner, who was lying unresponsive, choked by the snake's midsection. The snake totaled at least 15 feet in length, he said.
"It was a dire situation," Nickischer said. "It was without a doubt a life-and-death situation for this person."
He said as officers peered down a hallway, they observed the man lying across the doorway between the hallway and a room, where the snake was staring back toward police. Nickischer said an officer fired one shot, striking the snake's head, which was distanced from the man because of the length of the animal's body.
He told CNN officers pulled the victim away from the snake and into the living room, where several fire department and EMS responders administered emergency care before transporting the man to the hospital.
The man was keeping the snake at the house as a pet, and officers found two other snakes in the home, Nickischer said.
CNN has reached out to Upper Macungie Township police for further comment.
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DUBLIN — Dr. Debra A. Mann, chief nurse of acute care at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, recently became a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders. Mann is board-certified in health care management.
“The health care management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our communities, which makes having a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization critically important,” CAE president Deborah J. Bowen said. “By becoming an ACHE Fellow and earning the distinction of board certification from ACHE, health care leaders demonstrate a commitment to excellence in serving their patients and the community.”
Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 8,866 health care executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education hours, demonstrating professional/community involvement and passing a comprehensive examination.
Fellows also are committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years.
For more information regarding the FACHE credential, contact the ACHE Department of Member Services by calling (312) 424-9400, emailing contact@ache.org, or visiting ache.org/FACHE.
The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 48,000 health care executives who lead hospitals, health care systems and other health care organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance its members and health care management excellence. ACHE’s established network of 77 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career development and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the pre-eminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance health care management excellence through education and research.
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ATLANTA (AP) — The National Urban League released its annual report on the State of Black America on Tuesday, and its findings are grim. This year’s Equality Index shows Black people still get only 73.9 percent of the American pie white people enjoy.
While Black people have made economic and health gains, they’ve slipped farther behind whites in education, social justice and civic engagement since this index was launched in 2005. A compendium of average outcomes by race in many aspects of life, it shows just how hard it is for people of color to overcome systemic racism, the civil rights organization says.
“These numbers change so little and so slowly. What it tells me is that this institutional disparity based on race seems to be built into American society,” National Urban League President Marc Morial said in an interview.
The index shows not only that median household income for Black people, at $43,862, is 37% less than that of white people, at $69,823. Black people also are less likely to benefit from home ownership, the engine of generational wealth in America. Census data shows Black couples are more than twice as likely as whites to be denied a mortgage or a home improvement loan, which leads to just 59% of the median home equity white households have, and just 13% of their wealth.
“In that area of wealth, we’ve seen almost no change, none, since the civil rights days,” Morial said. “The wealth disparity has gotten wider.”
Among dozens of health measures, one stands out: Life expectancy has declined slightly for African Americans, so a Black child born today can expect to live to 74.7, four years less than a white baby. And lifelong inequities loom: Black women are 59% more likely to die as a result of bearing a child, and 31% more likely to die of breast cancer. Black men are 52% more likely to die of prostate cancer.
Overdoses afflict the races about equally, while white people are 55% more likely to drink themselves to death through cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. Among people 15-24, white people are more than twice as likely to commit suicide, while Black men are nine times more likely to die by homicide.
Educational gaps abound: Black and white preschoolers are roughly equally prepared, but the classrooms they enter are starkly different. Schools with more minority students are more likely to have inexperienced, less trained and even uncertified teachers. Fewer of these students are enrolled in the STEM classes that can lead to higher-paying jobs. Black students are less likely to graduate college.
The index uses U.S. Justice Department statistics to chart social justice differences, noting that Black people have been more than twice as likely as white people to experience threats or uses of force during police encounters, and three times more likely to be jailed if arrested. In 2020, they were 93% more likely to be victims of hate crime.
Measuring civic engagement, the index cites 2020 Census data showing that white people are about 5% more likely to be registered and to actually vote than Black people.
Morial chose to release the report in Atlanta, where a concentration of historically Black colleges have long represented high achievement among African Americans, in part because its survey shows a declining faith among young people that voting can make a difference. The Urban League is responding by launching a “Reclaim Your Vote” campaign.
“Georgia is ground zero for voter suppression. The legislature’s actions after Jan. 6 have been sweeping in their aggressiveness to suppress the vote,” Morial said. “We’ve got to remain resolute, to push back against this. We cannot give in. We cannot give up.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/national-urban-league-finds-state-of-black-america-is-grim/ | 2022-04-12T14:25:54Z |
Homemade baby food just as toxic as many store-bought options, study says
(CNN) – Making baby food at home with store-bought produce may not significantly reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your child eats, according to a new report.
The report is from Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and donors. Its mission is to reduce exposure to neurotoxic chemicals in young children.
Researchers tested 288 foods from stores and farmers’ markets across the U.S. and poured over data from 7,000 additional food tests.
The study showed 94% of manufactured baby foods, family foods and homemade purees made from purchased raw foods contain detectable amounts of one or more heavy metals.
Experts suggest parents stay away from high metal content foods and serve more low metal content foods.
The report found the most heavily contaminated foods eaten by babies were all rice-based.
Bananas were one of the least contaminated foods tested.
The paper’s co-author recommends mixing up the variety of foods and not serving the same options each day.
Since even the same food could have varying levels of toxic metals, parents can also choose different brands or varieties of foods or shop in different stores from week to week to avoid choosing a high-metal source regularly.
More information can be found at healthbabyfood.org.
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Chickasaw Nation Treasury building evacuated after bomb threat
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 2:05 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - A bomb threat sent police to the Chickasaw Nation Treasury building Tuesday morning.
The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police said a man and a woman were involved in a dispute, in the parking lot on Arlington Street in Ada at approximately 11:44 a.m.
Police said when approached, the man threw an object toward the building and fled, and according to the woman involved in the dispute, the mad told her the object was a bomb.
Lighthorse officers evacuated the building and diverted traffic to reduce any posible rist to employees and travelers.
Information from the Chickasaw Nation said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol bomb team rendered the device inoperable.
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Must-watch videos of the week
By Colby Hentges, CNN
‘SNL’ goodbyes, a “Don’t Say Gay” graduation speech, little league dance moves, and a pair of topless rescues. These are the must-watch videos of the week.
‘SNL’ farewells from three cast members
During the season finale of “Saturday Night Live,” several longtime cast members said their goodbyes.
Proud of his curls
The class president at a Florida high school says he wasn’t allowed to share his experience as a gay student in his graduation speech or how the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law will affect students like him, so he got creative.
‘I was not expecting all that’
A Manteca, California, little leaguer is an internet star after his enthusiastic walk to home plate went viral. CNN affiliate KOVR spoke to the boy’s mom about his newfound fame.
Not all heroes wear clothes
Video shows a mom who was breastfeeding her baby save her pet goose from a bald eagle. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on a memorable avian rescue.
Helicopter heroes to the rescue
A helicopter paramedic rescued a man stuck on a 500-foot cliff in California.
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Elon Musk to join the board of directors at Twitter
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors a day after disclosing that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it entered into an agreement with Musk on Monday that will give the billionaire a seat on its board, with the term expiring at its 2024 annual shareholders meeting.
Musk, either alone or as a member of a group, won’t be allowed to own more than 14.9% of Twitter’s outstanding stock for as long as he’s a board member and for 90 days after.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal said in a tweet that the company had been talking to Musk in recent weeks and “it became clear to us that he would bring great value to our Board.”
“He’s both a passionate believer and intense critic of the service which is exactly what we need on @Twitter, and in the boardroom, to make us stronger in the long-term,” Agrawal continued.
Putting Musk on Twitter’s board and limiting the amount of stock he can acquire while as a director may be a strategic move on Twitter’s part, as Musk became its biggest shareholder and openly questioned the social media platform’s dedication to free speech and the First Amendment.
Musk, who has 80 million Twitter followers, purchased 73.5 million shares, worth about $3 billion. He has also raised the possibility with his massive and loyal Twitter following, that he could create a rival social media network.
Musk has not spoken specifically about any Twitter rule changes he might push. He tweeted Tuesday that he wants to make " significant improvements to Twitter in coming months! " Late Monday he launched a poll asking whether users want an edit button, misspelling “yes” as “yse.”
In March, Musk told his millions of followers on Twitter that he was " giving serious thought " to creating his own social media platform, and has clashed repeatedly with financial regulators about his use of Twitter.
Musk is locked into a bitter dispute with the SEC over his ability to post on Twitter. His lawyer has contended in court motions that the SEC is infringing on the Tesla CEO’s First Amendment rights.
Shares of Twitter rose more than 6% before the market open.
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Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation that went beyond music.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the victory, Ukraine’s third since its 2003 Eurovision debut, and said “we will do our best” to host next year’s contest in the hotly contested port city of Mariupol. He underlined “Ukrainian Mariupol,” adding: “free, peaceful, rebuilt!”
“I am sure our victorious chord in the battle with the enemy is not far off,’’ Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram messaging app.
Kalush Orchestra’s front man, Oleh Psiuk, took advantage of the enormous global audience, last year numbering more than 180 million, to make impassioned plea to free fighters still trapped beneath a sprawling steel plant in Mariupol following their performance.
“Help Azovstal, right now,″ Psiuk implored from beneath a bright bucket hat that has become the band’s trademark among fans.
He later told a news conference that people can help by “spreading information, talking out this, reaching out to governments to help.”
Kalush Orchestra’s song, “Stefania,” was the sentimental and bookmakers’ favorite among the 25 competing performers in the grand finale. The public vote from home, via text message or the Eurovision app, proved decisive, lifting them above British Tik Tok star Sam Ryder, who led after the national juries in 40 countries cast their votes.
The 439 fan votes is the highest number of televote points ever received in a Eurovision contest, now in its 66th year. Psiuk thanked the Ukrainian diaspora and “and everyone around the world who voted for Ukraine. ... The victory is very important to Ukraine. Especially this year.”
“Stefania” was penned by Psiuk as a tribute to his mother, but since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion it has become an anthem to the motherland, with lyrics that pledge: “I’ll always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed.”
Kalush Orchestra itself is a cultural project that includes folklore experts and mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture. That has become an even more salient point as Russia through its invasion has sought falsely to assert that Ukraine’s culture is not unique.
“We are here to show that Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian music are alive, and they have their own and very special signature,’’ Psuik told journalists.
The plea to free the remaining Ukrainian fighters trapped beneath the Azovstal plant by Russians served as a somber reminder that the hugely popular and at times flamboyant Eurovision song contest was being played out against the backdrop of a war on Europe’s eastern flank.
The Azov battalion, which is among the plant’s last 1,000 defenders, sent their thanks from the warren of tunnels beneath the plant, posting on Telegram: “Thank you to Kalush Orchestra for your support! Glory to Ukraine!”
The city itself has been the site of some of the worst destruction of the 2 1/2-month war, as Russia seeks to secure a land bridge between separatist-controlled Donbas and Crimea, which it annexed in 2014.
The six-member, all-male band received special permission to leave the country to represent Ukraine and Ukrainian culture at the music contest. One of the original members stayed to fight, and the others will be back in Ukraine in two days, when their temporary exit permit expires.
Before traveling to Italy, Psiuk was running a volunteer organization he set up early in the war that uses social media to help find transportation and shelter for people in need
“It is hard to say what I am going to do, because this is the first time I win Eurovision,’’ Psuik said. “Like every Ukrainian, I am ready to fight and go until the end.” .
While the support for Ukraine in the song contest was ultimately overwhelming, the contest remained wide open until the final popular votes were tallied. And war or not, fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win.
Still, Ukrainian music fan Iryna Lasiy said she felt global support for her country in the war and “not only for the music.”
Russia was excluded this year after its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, a move organizers said was meant to keep politics out of the contest that promotes diversity and friendship among nations.
Back in Ukraine, in the battered northeastern city of Kharkiv, Kalush Orchestra’s participation in Eurovision is seen as giving the nation another platform to garner international support.
“The whole country is rising, everyone in the world supports us. This is extremely nice,″ said Julia Vashenko, a 29-year-old teacher.
“I believe that wherever there is Ukraine now and there is an opportunity to talk about the war, we need to talk,″ said Alexandra Konovalova, a 23-year-old make-up artist in Kharkiv. “Any competitions are important now, because of them more people learn about what is happening now.”
Ukrainians in Italy also were using the Eurovision event as a backdrop to a flashmob this week to appeal for help for Mariupol. About 30 Ukrainians gathered in a bar in Milan to watch the broadcast, many wearing a bright bucket hat like the one Psiuk sports, in support of the band.
“We are so happy he called on helping to save the people in Mariupol,’’ said lawyer Zoia Stankovska during the show. “Oh, this victory brings so much hope.”
The winner takes home a glass microphone trophy and a potential career boost — although Kalush Orchestra’s first concern is peace.
The event was hosted by Italy after local rock band Maneskin won last year in Rotterdam. The victory shot the Rome-based band to international fame, opening for the Rolling Stones and appearing on Saturday Night Live and numerous magazine covers in their typically genderless costume code.
Twenty bands were chosen in two semifinals this week, and were competing along with the Big Five of Italy, Britain, France, Germany and Spain, which have permanent berths due to their financial support of the contest.
Ukrainian commentator Timur Miroshnichenko, who does the live voiceover for Ukraine’s broadcast of Eurovision, was participating from a basement in an undisclosed location, rather than from his usual TV studio.
“On the fifth or fourth day of the war, they shot our TV tower in Kiev,” he said. To keep broadcasting, “we had to move underground somewhere in Ukraine.”
Showing Eurovision in Ukraine was important, online and on TV, he said.
“This year, I think it’s more symbolic than ever,” Miroshnichenko said.
Ukraine was able to participate in the music contest “thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the resistance of our people,” he said.
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Barry reported from Milan. Vasilisa Stepanenko contributed from Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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The effervescent Academy Award-winning actor Goldie Hawn wasn't always so joy-fuelled.
The superhero origin story of becoming the Goldie Hawn of today has roots in a pair of global threats of violence. The first triggered childhood anxiety for Hawn, and the second inspired her to address anxiety as an advocate for kids.
It's a two-part tale she shares in her book "10 Mindful Minutes" (written with Wendy Holden), and recently onstage at the Life Itself conference, a health and wellness event presented in partnership with CNN.
As an 11-year old, Hawn watched a "duck-and-cover" Cold War atomic bomb preparation film in school. Its frightful effect on her developed into anxiety and panic attacks that lasted through young adulthood. She sought out professional help through a therapist, and began a mindfulness practice with the guidance of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, famous for being a onetime spiritual adviser to the Beatles and for popularizing a practice known as Transcendental Meditation.
Then when Hawn watched the aftermath of terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, she had flashbacks to the atomic bomb film. While the actor shared the nation's shock and horror, she also became inspired by the events to be more in service to others, particularly kids.
She created The Goldie Hawn Foundation, aimed at addressing anxiety among children through the kind of in-classroom practice she could have benefited from herself. The 9/11 attacks, she knew, would be a trigger of fear for another generation.
"Remembering my own childhood anxiety, I longed to show children everywhere how to rediscover their natural joy, understand the value of their emotions, and learn to feel empathy for others," Hawn wrote in her book.
The question of how to achieve this goal led to a renewed education in mindfulness and brain science, which was incorporated into The Goldie Hawn Foundation's social and emotional learning program called MindUp For Life. Through MindUp, children are taught breathing techniques, mindful sensing and how the brain reacts to emotions. Provided with tools for critical thinking and fostering empathy, kids are also shown how to bring themselves back to a neutral point and implement random acts of kindness. A few times a day, these students pause their routine and take "brain breaks."
"These life skills have been something I've been interested in since I was a kid," Hawn told CNN. Her goal is to give children the agency to change how they react to the world, and therefore become more resilient.
Today, the MindUp curriculum is taught in thousands of schools, primarily in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, with partnerships in dozens of other countries. The focus has been on classroom instruction for kindergarten through eighth grade, but the foundation has and is developing resources for parents and caregivers, high school students and sports programs.
This is your child's mind on mindfulness
There is a lot of science on the mental health of meditation and other mindfulness practices. Doing them regularly can lower stress and cholesterol, alleviate pain, increase resiliency, and improve sleep, memory, concentration and even relationships.
There is additional research showing specific benefits of a mindfulness practice for kids. MindUp itself was the subject of a study, cited in Hawn's book, of 200,000 kids, in which it found those who participated had better reading scores, less playground aggression, increased feeling of optimism and less absenteeism. One study last year found elementary school children who took mindfulness training two times a week for two years slept an average of 74 extra minutes a night. Experts also cite stress reduction and attention building as key benefits.
"When we -- or our children -- are stressed, anxious, bored, or unhappy, we are much less able to cope with problems and take in new information. Our brains close tight like a fist," Hawn wrote in her book. "If we are happy, relaxed and curious, on the other hand, our brains open like a flower."
Mainly though, mindfulness practice has been shown to help kids manage emotion and increase social-emotional virtues such as empathy -- key life skills during a time when so many events could trigger anxiety.
In the introduction to Hawn's book, child psychiatrist Dr. Daniel J. Siegel has another metaphor for the resilience-giving power of a mindfulness practice: an "emotional vaccine." In this time, even young kids know what a vaccine means.
"Mindfulness to me is like a superpower for children," said mindfulness educator Travis M. Spencer in an earlier interview with CNN.
"The more they can feel connected to themselves, to others and to their environment, the more they can thrive and feel supported, and feel like they can do whatever they want to do," said Spencer, the executive director of the Institute of African American Mindfulness.
Mindfulness 101
What do we mean by "mindfulness" and how do we explain it to children in a way that sounds like something they might want to do?
It's a very basic concept. "Paying attention with kindness and curiosity to yourself, other people and the world around you," Susan Kaiser Greenland defined it in a 2021 interview with CNN. Greenland is an author and educator with 30 years of training in meditation, including teaching children mindfulness.
Learning to be more mindful can be as simple as counting your own breath, listing details from what you see, hear and smell around you, or describing one's mood or physical sensation in this moment.
Kaiser Greenland shared five introductory mindfulness techniques for kids in a previous interview that include mindful breathing, movement, noticing, gratitude walks and guided meditation.
There are many beginner mindfulness apps and books as well, some geared specifically for children and their caregivers. Those include Hawn's "10 Mindful Minutes," Kaiser Greenland's "Mindful Parent, Mindful Child: Simple Mindfulness Practices for Busy Parents" and Diana Winston's "The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness." Winston, director of mindfulness education at the University of California, Los Angeles' Mindful Awareness Research Center, helped develop a free UCLA Mindful App with guided meditations.
But however far a mindfulness journey takes you, it's going to be a happier and more resilient place. "Your brain," Hawn said to CNN, "can be your worst enemy or your greatest friend."
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EOS Linx continues strong relationship with NeoVolta Energy Storage System for
Superior Power Management Technology and Battery Chemistry
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS Linx (EOS), a leading provider of solar-supported electric vehicle charging stations with digital advertising displays (EOS Charge Stations), has chosen NeoVolta Inc. (NASDAQ: NEOV) as its battery supplier for its smart, network-connected solutions. Through this partnership, NeoVolta will provide customized, advanced energy storage systems for EOS Charge stations, contributing to EOS Linx's mission of supporting community-wide electrification programs and expanding the country's EV infrastructure.
Each EOS Charge Station provides a minimum of two chargers and is equipped with a 55- or 75-inch digital advertising display as well as a NeoVolta Energy Storage System. Installations are already underway in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, with deployments in additional states set to begin before the end of 2022.
"We chose to expand our relationship with NeoVolta for several reasons: reliability, safety, and long battery life," says EOS Linx CEO Blake Snider. "We are thrilled to reinforce our partnership with NeoVolta as we set out to revolutionize EV charging for American drivers."
The NeoVolta systems provide high storage capacity and power output, along with high-cycle battery life. Engineered with a lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry, these systems are a safe, non-flammable alternative to ordinary lithium-ion batteries. In 2022, NeoVolta was recognized by Solar Power World's Top Solar Storage Products for the third year in a row.
"For our EV Charging network to be safe, we need to focus on intelligent power management and building a resilient platform that still works when the lights are out." says EOS Linx COO Alex McGhee. "NeoVolta provides both intelligent power storage as well as the data we need to continuously improve our overall solution."
"We are very proud to be the battery provider for the expanding network of EOS Charge Stations," says Brent Willson, CEO of NeoVolta Inc. "Our supply chain and production facility are ready for the increased demand."
EOS Linx combines solar energy and energy storage in its charging stations to support a more renewable electrification solution for electric vehicle charging, performing even when grid power is interrupted. EOS Linx already has 14,000 EV charging locations under contract or MSA. The comprehensive charging solution includes solar power generation and storage, electric vehicle charging, AI-based security, and digital out-of-home advertising that adds immediate value to each location.
NeoVolta designs, develops, and manufactures advanced energy storage systems for both residential and industrial use. Its storage solutions are engineered with Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFe(PO4)) battery chemistry, which is clean, nontoxic, and nonflammable. The residential-focused NeoVolta NV14 is equipped with a solar rechargeable 14.4 kWh battery system, a 7,680-Watt inverter, and a web-based energy management system with 24/7 monitoring. The system's 6,000-cycle battery life, one of the longest on the market, translates to 16.5 years of useful life, based on a full charge, and discharge each day. The NV14 has passed the product safety standards set forth by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for battery energy storage safety testing.
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The Yenko name may be most commonly associated with classic Camaros, but in recent times it’s been slapped on modern Chevys, including Silverado pickup trucks.
That’s thanks to Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) of Toms River, New Jersey, which owns the rights to the Yenko trademark and uses it for its own array of tuned vehicles. The latest is the 2023 Yenko/SC Tahoe and 2023 Yenko/SC Suburban.
The SUVs can be ordered with either the 5.3-liter V-8 or 6.2-liter V-8 offered from the factory, and with rear- or four-wheel drive. The Yenko/SC treatment sees the engines supercharged to the tune of 700 hp for the 5.3-liter V-8 and 800 hp for the 6.2-liter V-8. Both versions make more power than Cadillac’s new Escalade-V.
The supercharger is an in-house design, and is coupled with a blueprinted aluminum engine block, forged aluminum pistons, upgraded cylinder heads, and a high-flow stainless steel exhaust system.
SVE also adds an assortment of chassis upgrades to help ensure owners can make the most of the extra power. Yenko-badged Brembo 6-piston calipers with vented rotors feature at the front axle, housed within standard 22-inch wheels wrapped in Nitto tires. A new sway bar and bushings at the rear help to get the power to the ground during strong acceleration.
The price of the packages is $67,995 for the 700-hp version and $69,995 for the 800-hp version, plus the cost of the donor vehicle.
An available $4,495 sport suspension lowers the SUVs by 2.0 inches front and 3.0 inches rear and includes upgraded shocks. SUVs with adaptive suspension can be fitted with a separate $995 lowering kit that drops the front and rear by an equal 2.0 inches.
Both SUVs also feature a graphics package and a custom front grille and fascia.
SVE offers a range of additional options for buyers to further personalize their vehicles. These include a $2,995 leather seat trim package, $1,195 for a painted supercharger or painted brake calipers, $3,495 for retractable side steps, $495 for a custom color for the side stripes, a $4,495 body color paint package, and a $3,495 black-out trim package.
The SUVs are available to order at Chevy dealerships and only 50 examples of each will be built for the 2023 model year.
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BANGKOK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand, a long-standing leading producer, and net exporter of food is gearing up to provide the world with volume and nutritive quality in a sustainable manner, and to meet global consumer demand for unique tastes with its food of the future offerings.
The country promotes itself as the "Kitchen of the World' on account of its strength in the food industry, arising from its abundant natural resources, continuing investment in food innovation and commitment to food safety standards. In 2021, Thailand ranked 13th largest food exporter in the world, with exports valued at USD30.5 billion.
However, the country is not resting on its laurels and is pushing ahead to meet the growing global demand for healthier food, and so-called food of the future, such as plant-based proteins and meat alternatives. Presently, Thailand is the world's 25th largest exporter of alternative proteins, with USD1.21 billion worth of food of the future in the first quarter of 2022, up 26% on year. Major markets include US, China and Vietnam.
With an increasing number of conglomerates, SMEs and food tech start-ups entering this segment, Thailand's future food offering is increasing in both quantity and quality. To compete producers not only aim to create the taste and texture of traditional meat products but also explore the use of new primary ingredients such as chickpea, mushrooms, and barley instead of soy, corn and wheat. Exotic seasonings from fruits, spices and herbs are inventively added to make future food products from Thailand stand out.
Smith Taweelerdniti, the producer of Let's Plant Meat said the key to success is to find a balance in the flavor, health and environmental benefits. "Whoever that could skew the consumer demand toward more sustainable and more healthy, I think, is a boon for the planet," he said in an interview to CNBC Asia. "It's about creating the flavor and aroma, this is the key."
Scaling up innovation is part of the Thai government's plan to promote the sector as a key economic driver. Thaifex, the largest food and beverage trade show in Asia steadily offers food innovators chances to showcase their ideas. A food tech team from Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University won the ASEAN Food Innovation Challenge 2021 with "The Marble Booster", plant-based Wagyu-style marbled-meat slices infused with immune-boosters, turmeric and black-pepper extracts. The product will soon be sold at convenience stores.
Thailand's other alternative proteins, namely edible insects, a well-known local delicacy, and protein sourced from insects have long made inroads into markets including US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. Popular insects like crickets and grasshoppers are used as ingredients in preparations including canned food, pastry and candy. As growing concerns about food security and sustainability are boosting global demand, Thailand aims to step up sales of edible insects and insect protein powders and its current rank of 17th largest exporter of live insects.
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Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California
WEED, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people remained under evacuation orders Saturday after a wind-whipped wildfire raged through rural Northern California, injuring people and torching an unknown number of homes.
The fire that began Friday afternoon on or near a wood-products plant quickly blew into a neighborhood on the northern edge of Weed but then carried the flames away from the city of about 2,600.
Evacuees described heavy smoke and chunks of ash raining down.
Annie Peterson said she was sitting on the porch of her home near Roseburg Forest Products, which manufactures wood veneers, when “all of a sudden we heard a big boom and all that smoke was just rolling over toward us.”
Very quickly her home and about a dozen others were on fire. She said members of her church helped evacuate her and her son, who is immobile. She said the scene of smoke and flames looked like “the world was coming to an end.”
Suzi Brady, a Cal Fire spokeswoman, said several people were injured.
Allison Hendrickson, spokeswoman for Dignity Health North State hospitals, said two people were brought to Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta. One was in stable condition and the other was transferred to UC Davis Medical Center, which has a burn unit.
Rebecca Taylor, communications director for Roseburg Forest Products based in Springfield, Oregon, said it is unclear if the fire started near or on company property. A large empty building at the edge of company property burned she said. All employees were evacuated, and none have reported injuries, she said.
The blaze, dubbed the Mill Fire, was pushed by 35-mph (56-kph) winds, and quickly engulfed 4 square miles (10.3 square kilometers) of ground.
The flames raced through tinder-dry grass, brush and timber. About 7,500 people in Weed and several nearby communities were under evacuation orders.
Dr. Deborah Higer, medical director at the Shasta View Nursing Center, said all 23 patients at the facility were evacuated, with 20 going to local hospitals and three staying at her own home, where hospital beds were set up.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Siskyou County and said a federal grant had been received “to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppressthe fire.”
At about the time the blaze started, power outages were reported that affected some 9,000 customers, and several thousand remained without electricity late into the night, according to an outage website for power company PacifiCorp, which said they were due to the wildfire.
It was the third large wildfire in as many days in California, which has been in the grip of a prolonged drought and is now sweltering under a heat wave that was expected to push temperatures past the 100-degree mark in many areas through Labor Day.
Thousands also were ordered to flee on Wednesday from a fire in Castaic north of Los Angeles and a blaze in eastern San Diego County near the Mexican border, where two people were severely burned and several homes were destroyed. Those blazes were 56% and 65% contained, respectively, and all evacuations had been lifted.
The heat taxed the state’s power grid as people tried to stay cool. For a fourth day, residents were asked to conserve power Saturday during late afternoon and evening hours.
The Mill Fire was burning about an hour’s drive from the Oregon state line. A few miles north of the blaze, a second fire erupted Friday near the community of Gazelle. The Mountain Fire has burned more than 2 square miles (6 square kilometers) but no injuries or building damage was reported.
The whole region has faced repeated devastating wildfires in recent years. The Mill Fire was only about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of where the McKinney Fire — the state’s deadliest of the year — erupted in late July. It killed four people and destroyed dozens of homes.
Olga Hood fled her Weed home on Friday as smoke was blowing over the next hill.
With the notorious gusts that tear through the town at the base of Mount Shasta, she didn’t wait for an evacuation order. She packed up her documents, medication and little else, said her granddaughter, Cynthia Jones.
“With the wind in Weed everything like that moves quickly. It’s bad,” her granddaughter, Cynthia Jones, said by phone from her home in Medford, Oregon. “It’s not uncommon to have 50 to 60 mph gusts on a normal day. I got blown into a creek as a kid.”
Hood’s home of nearly three decades was spared from a blaze last year and from the devastating Boles Fire that tore through town eight years ago, destroying more than 160 buildings, mostly homes.
Hood wept as she discussed the fire from a relative’s house in the hamlet of Granada, Jones said. She wasn’t able to gather photos that had been important to her late husband.
Scientists say 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. In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in state history.
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Associated Press reporters Olga R. Rodriguez and Janie Har in San Francisco and Stefanie Dazio and Brian Melley in Los Angeles contributed to this article.
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TELLURIDE, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthSnap, a first-of-its-kind app, enables users to identify all types of Earth's plant and animal species via a mobile phone camera, encouraging users to learn about and document the natural world around them. EarthSnap is citizen science in action: When users upload photos of plants or animals to EarthSnap, the app utilizes a custom-built, patent-pending AI machine learning solution to identify the subject and share details like habitat, global population distribution and known history on Earth. These uploaded photos also contribute to EarthSnap's ever-growing database - applications of which include recording animal migration habits, shifting habitats and animal behavior. This information will be open-source and shared with citizens and the scientific community - it will not be sold or privatized.
EarthSnap, by Earth.com, exemplifies global community education at the nexus of nature and tech. The EarthSnap ethos is rooted in fostering a better understanding of the planet we call home: "My goal has always been to bring people back to nature, to help them realize that humanity is a part of nature, not 'apart' from nature," says Eric Ralls, Founder and CEO of EarthSnap. "Homosapiens are only one species out of over 8 million species of life with whom we share this planet. Yet humanity treats the earth like it is ours alone to do with as we please, even though we've only been here for a few hundred thousand years out of the 3.5 billion years that this beautiful blue marble has been zipping through the universe."
EarthSnap is an app for intentional engagement with the world around us bolstered by community-based learning and sharing. "Many people with phones spend their free moments engaged with that phone rather than with nature, never stopping to 'smell the flowers'," says Ralls. "Rather than trying to get people away from their phones and into the world, EarthSnap brings nature into their phones and gives users the best of both worlds." Modern science points to time in nature as a stress reducing, immune fortifying and mood boosting activity that more people should incorporate into their everyday lives, whether they live in cities or suburbs, rural tropical oasis or bustling metropolitan areas. Nature is all around us everywhere we go; EarthSnap is here to help humans remember that we are just one species within the immense biodiversity of life on planet earth.
EarthSnap features a social community: Earthchat. It connects users with other Earth-minded people from all corners of the globe and enables users to promote their organizations and earth-friendly causes to the global EarthSnap community via mobile-friendly forums and feeds. EarthChat features hundreds of lively online communities focusing on earth, environment and nature-related topics.
EarthSnap is a tool to educate the user about the living world around them. Free to download from AppleStore and Google Playstore. Subscription tier and premium features available.
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Five questions with ... Denny Ray, who builds ponds and keeps the geese away
Denny Ray is the owner and president of Pond Wiser Inc. in North Canton. Originally from Carrolton, he and his wife Kathy live in North Canton.
The Rays, who have two grown children, don't have pets, but they live with two working dogs Vic and Bill used for the goose control component of the business. There also are two office cats named Lily and Pad.
Ray graduated from Carrollton High School and then from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Today, he uses his artistic training and talents designing ponds. He started the business in 1989 under the name Ponds Unlimited.
"We changed our name to Pond Wiser Inc. in 2002 to reflect the added business services such as the goose control and then incorporated in 2007," Ray said. "This is our 33rd season in total."
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Would you detail what goose control is and why it is important?
Goose control is exactly that. We guarantee control, not elimination.
Because geese are protected, using dogs to control the geese population on a property is safe and effective. The goal is to disrupt their habitat and prohibit them from nesting.
There are several reasons to remove the geese from your property. One, goose feces is toxic. And each goose drops one to three pounds of goose waste daily. Plus, the droppings are slimy and can destroy a lawn or cover a parking area, making it unusable.
Lastly, but probably most important, geese are very aggressive, especially in the spring when they are nesting. A male goose will attack to protect his mate. This is a huge liability for public property and businesses especially.
How did you develop your skills for what you do?
My pond skills were mostly self-taught when I started. I was the first person to install a pond in our area.
There were no courses, and not even books about it. I studied information that was derived from ponds built mostly in the UK, and especially formal cement ponds in England. As the "fad" took off, I was able to find more products and began working with various companies throughout the U.S.
I spent my childhood playing in the woods and coupled with my eye for design and ability to create art, I transferred that knowledge to pond building and repairing.
Once I became state licensed to provide maintenance and offer lake management, I started attending seminars and spent a great deal of time learning from aquatic biologists. I still rely on seminars and biologists 33 years later. I am not a pleasure reader, but give me information about designing or creating something, I will read to learn.
I added to my skills when we bought our first working dog and I learned how to work with him for goose control from his trainer. She gave me my initial training and was just a phone call away whenever I had questions. I was disappointed when I learned she was retiring. She retired around the same time I started looking for a second dog.
We were blessed to find another trainer who continued my training and again is always helpful if I have any questions or concerns. But, remember, these dogs are trained for years, so other than the dog and I getting to know each other, there aren't too many issues. I have to be trained, too.
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What makes the two border collies, Vic and Bill, a good fit for the job of goose control?
Our large pond and lake customers were frequently asking me about how to get the geese off their water and/or property. I began researching and found a few options.
The one that is most popular and effective is the use of specially trained dogs. And for goose control, border collies are the No. 1 choice, mainly because of their stature. Other than man, the only predator to a goose is a wolf/coyote.
If you have ever seen a border collie go into a stance or even when running, their form resembles that of a wolf. And their ability to learn is remarkable.
Vic and I bonded immediately. So just like bringing a new baby home, I had concerns when we purchased Bill. However, the two really complement each other. Vic just had his 12th birthday. Even though he remains healthy, he is slowing down on the long runs and prefers to stay on shore more so than swim.
Bill can't get enough long distance running and he has been in water for over a half-hour working geese.
What is your personal philosophy when working with your two canine partners?
Working with dogs is like working with two highly trained employees. They are intelligent and loyal to me and my company. My philosophy when doing goose control or pond services, or life in general, has always been to do the job to the best of my ability, respect those around me and remain consistent.
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Because you work outdoors, would you list some of your favorite hobbies?
Pond Wiser started as a hobby and takes up most of my time. It's a good thing it incorporated many of my hobbies, like being on a boat and fishing.
I have been mechanically inclined since a young age and so I am always tinkering with something. Now, it might be fixing a toy for a grandchild, repairing a pond or working on a vehicle.
Again, so much of my life has been a crossover into my business. I do have a private pilot’s license and have a love of flying.
Editor's note: Five questions with ... is a Sunday feature that showcases a member of the Stark County community. If you'd like to recommend someone to participate, send an email to newsroom@cantonrep.com. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/05/15/denny-ray-runs-pond-wiser-which-handles-geese-control/9663601002/ | 2022-05-15T14:38:37Z |
How Illusory Truth Effect Undermines Executives and Four Strategies to Prevent It
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research released today in MIT Sloan Management Review, examines how inaccurate or false information, if repeated often enough, can acquire an illusion of truth, thereby placing executive decision-making at risk.
In the world of corporate decision-making, the proliferation of misinformation hurts organizations in many ways. Leaders can find themselves on the receiving end of falsified data, facts, and figures. Misinformation, regardless of whether it was mistakenly passed along or shared with ill intent, is a common occurrence in this digital age. While many executives believe themselves immune, research says otherwise.
"One of the most important challenges leaders face in the digital age is preventing inaccurate data, false information and pseudo-fact," noted Katharina Schmid, an associate professor at Esade Business School at the Ramon Llull University. "Leaders bear a double responsibility in fighting the illusory truth effect; they must combat it for their teams, employees, and companies but also for their own personal reputations."
Researchers from Esade Business School, Purdue University, and University of Cologne have pooled their findings and outlined strategies for organizations to combat this illusory truth effect—the phenomenon that repeating false information can create at least an illusion of truth.
"The illusory truth effect occurs effortlessly, but effort is necessary to combat it," said Jonas De keersmaecker, postdoctoral researcher at Esade Business School. "While its negative effects can never be fully avoided, its influence can be limited through diligence and a focus on accuracy."
These strategies aim to create lasting and sustainable value for companies and their clients:
Avoid the bias blind spot: Understand the illusory truth effect and accept that leaders are as vulnerable to it as anyone else.
Avoid epistemic bubbles: Foster an environment in which opposing and differing perspectives can be generated and where they are openly discussed.
Question facts and assumptions: Develop an accuracy mindset with an emphasis on evaluating whether information fits one's knowledge. Promote a culture where the default is to consider the truthfulness of new information when it arises. Foster external fact-checking to ensure that information used in decision making has been verified.
Nudge the truth: Repeat true and relevant information. Prepare to respond with facts and repetition, repetition, repetition.
Managers today contend with incorrect and unreliable information at unparalleled scale. Beware of bias blind spots, maintain as accuracy mindset, perform external fact-checking, and don't get stuck in an epistemic bubble.
The MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) article, "The Cognitive Shortcut that Clouds Decision-Making," publishes at 8 a.m. EDT on August 17, 2022.
Jonas De keersmaecker is a postdoctoral researcher at Esade Business School at the Ramon Llull University. Katharina Schmid is an associate professor at Esade Business School. Nadia Brashier is an assistant professor at Purdue University. Christian Unkelbach is a professor at the University of Cologne and vice speaker for its Center for Social and Economic Behavior.
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP is pleased to announce that David Bartels has joined the firm's financial services group as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.
Mr. Bartels joins Dechert from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he served as Deputy Chief Counsel of the Division of Investment Management. As one of five senior officers overseeing policy in the Division, Mr. Bartels managed an office of over 55 attorneys, and advised the Division's leadership on a wide range of legal and policy matters related to investment advisers and investment companies.
Mr. Bartels has extensive experience with the regulatory issues faced by asset managers and both registered and unregistered funds, including business development companies and exchange-traded funds. In addition, he has advised the Division on strategy related to crypto-assets, fund liquidity issues, enforcement matters, and investment adviser regulation.
A graduate of Yale Law School and SUNY Buffalo, Mr. Bartels was a corporate associate at another international law firm prior to joining the SEC.
Dechert's financial services group co-chair, Christopher Harvey, said: "David is an outstanding addition to Dechert's SEC regulatory practice. His extensive skill set will benefit all of our asset management clients, and we are delighted to have him on board."
Mr. Bartels added: "Dechert's reputation advising clients in financial services is unmatched. I am thrilled to be joining such a fantastic team."
Dechert's financial services and investment funds practice, which is made up of some 185 financial services lawyers in 16 offices throughout the world, was the first and is the leading law firm with a funds practice in all key European fund domiciles as well as the U.S., the Middle East and Asia. The firm is consistently recognized as a top law firm for investment funds by a number of publications in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including Chambers, The Legal 500 and IFLR.
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton names its next president
CANTON – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton board has selected Marisa Rohn as the foundation’s next president, effective July 18. She succeeds President Joni T. Close, who is retiring after 25 years of service.
Rohn is the vice president of advancement, human resources and partnerships for Stark State College, and executive director of the Stark State College Foundation. She is on Stark State’s president’s executive council, president’s cabinet, access and success team, and enrollment management team.
She oversees a staff of 21 and provides leadership in advancement and fundraising, alumni engagement, marketing and community relations, human resources, career services, strategic grants, workforce efforts and other areas.
Her nonprofit experience includes serving as vice president of marketing and fund development for Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio and market manager for United Way of Central Stark County.
"The opportunity to serve our community in this capacity is both humbling and exciting," she said in a prepared statement. "I have big shoes to fill with the retirement of Joni Close as president, and I will work tirelessly to ensure the foundation continues making the impact it has under her leadership.
"The Catholic roots and servant leadership style of this organization align directly with my beliefs and values as a person and a leader, and I am looking forward to advancing the mission of such a dynamic organization.”"
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Outset Medical, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Outset Medical you have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Outset Medical 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 OM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/loss-submission-form-outset-medical-class-action?id=30438&from=4.
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Middle schoolers accused of sexual harassment for not using preferred pronouns, parents say
KIEL, Wis. (WBAY) - The parents of three Wisconsin middle school students are asking the school district to stop a sexual harassment investigation into their sons and clear their records of any sort of charges or investigation.
The parents say that according to the Kiel Area School District, the Kiel Middle School students are under investigation for mispronouncing pronouns when referring to a classmate.
Last month, the parents of the three eighth graders were notified their sons were being charged by school district officials with sexual harassment. A section of Title IX prohibits gender-based harassment in the form of name-calling on the basis of sex.
The district claims the boys were not referring to the student’s requested pronouns of “they” and “them.”
Rose Rabidoux, the mother of a student involved, told WBAY she accompanied her son the day after the notification to an interview with school officials. She told them the use of the pronouns was confusing to her son, and he had no obligation to refer to the classmate by those pronouns.
“Sexual harassment, that’s rape, that’s incest, that’s inappropriate touching,” Rabidoux said. “What did my son do? He’s a little boy. He told me that he was being charged with sexual harassment for not using the right pronouns.”
Rabidoux said the classmate only announced their preferred pronouns earlier this year and preferred those pronouns be used when identifying them.
“It’s plural. It doesn’t make sense to him... So, I told him to call them by their names,” Rabidoux said.
Through a letter from their attorney, the parents are asking for the charges to be dropped immediately, saying they have no standing legally.
“It’s not sexual harassment under Title IX, under their own policy, under federal law, and it’s probably a First Amendment violation. Almost certainly, if that’s their theory, that solely using the wrong pronoun, that would be a First Amendment violation,” said Luke Berg with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.
The attorney also said the charges have no standing under the school district’s own policy.
“Eighth graders shouldn’t be subjected to this kind of investigation or this type of reputational harm for something that on its face clearly doesn’t violate Title IX in sexual harassment. Their own policy says that if on the face of the complaint the conduct, even if proven, wouldn’t amount to sexual harassment, it should be immediately dismissed. That’s what should have happened here, and it didn’t,” Berg said.
The school district doesn’t comment on student matters but provided this statement from Superintendent Brad Ebert:
“The KASD prohibits all forms of bullying and harassment in accordance with all laws, including Title IX, and will continue to support ALL students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability (”Protected Classes”) in any of its student programs and activities; this is consistent with school board policy. We do not comment on any student matters.”
The boys’ families have asked for a response from the district by next Friday. Their attorney tells us if the boys’ records aren’t cleared and they are punished, there is a strong possibility they’ll pursue legal action against the district.
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BOSTON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Student Assistance® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way middle and high schoolers learn about careers and navigate education-to-career opportunities, is hosting its ASA Engage Spring Series from April 13-June 22, 2022. With the support of Nepris, a provider of edtech solutions that connect students, educators, and industry leaders and professionals to support career exploration, the free event is an immersive virtual program for middle and high school students. They will have the opportunity to meet and network with seasoned professionals working in industries that are having significant global impact, including policy advocates, engineers working to build cures for various physical ailments, diversity and equity leaders, nurses, mental healthcare professionals, and animal activists.
Students in grades 6-12 can register to attend the series of hour-long sessions, explore opportunities in careers that Heal the World, and better understand what's possible after graduation. Sessions will cover specific career fields, including:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace
- The Power of Voice: Advocating for Nonprofit Organizations
- The Frontline Workers of COVID-19
- Exploring Ways Healthcare Providers Can Support Their Patients
- Prosthetics and Healing
- Protecting Our Favorite Furry Friends
According to ASA's research, more than 65 percent of high school students and recent high school graduates feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle or high school. "Through our virtual meet-a-professional event series, we're providing a unique opportunity for youth to explore careers beyond the classroom, as early as the middle grades level, so they can discover their interests and future possibilities. In doing so, students will be able to build confidence and be better prepared to make informed choices to achieve their postsecondary education and career goals," said ASA CEO Jean Eddy.
American Student Assistance® (ASA) is a national nonprofit committed to helping students know themselves, know their options, and make informed decisions to achieve their education and career goals. ASA believes all students should have equitable access to career readiness learning, starting in middle school, so they can develop a plan for their future. ASA fulfills its mission by providing digital-first programming, resources, and experiences, including FuturescapeTM, directly to millions of students, in addition to support for educators and intermediaries. To learn more about ASA, visit www.asa.org/about-us.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Max Verstappen supports banning abusive fans from races, but the reigning Formula One champion believes drivers have limited influence in curbing the boorish behavior seen at recent events.
Verstappen called on F1 and race promoters to implement stronger deterrents to the unruliness in the grandstands.
Abusive behavior from spectators overshadowed the Austrian Grand Prix two weeks ago and fans — particularly women — used social media to make F1 aware of rampant harassment, sexism, racism, and homophobia.
Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez called for lifetime bans and team principal Christian Horner agreed that a zero tolerance policy is needed. Verstappen on Thursday told The Associated Press that increased security can help.
But when asked if Verstappen could directly calm fans himself, he pushed responsibility onto F1 and called for heightened security.
“I think that also needs to be up to the F1 organization, because they are the ones hosting and working together with the promoter to allow people in,” Verstappen told AP inside Red Bull’s motorhome at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
“I’m not in control of what fans are doing. It’s the same with any sport, you’re not in control of what the fans are going to do. But if you have a lot of security around, (they) might influence what people are doing in the grandstands. This is not only up to the drivers. It’s not only Austria, I think it’s happened all over the place.”
Verstappen believes the poor behavior of late is a deeper societal problem.
“You can put a lot of things in place, but at the end of the day it all comes down to education from a younger age: where you grew up, where you went to school,” Verstappen said. “That’s where it also already starts, because I don’t think these people got motivated by what we’re doing (in F1) to do these kind of things.
“This is something which has started from a younger age, and this is what they think is fine.”
He said banning fans from attending future races is “a strong penalty and I fully agree with that. But will you fully change that person? Probably not.”
Verstappen drew a parallel with bad behavior at F1 races to rowdy soccer fans, and said social media platforms should do “a lot more” to stem online abuse.
“It’s the same in football where people get stadium bans, that doesn’t mean that someone in five years’ time won’t do it again,” said Verstappen said. “They might risk a stadium ban, (because) some people just don’t think, or just do what they like.”
There is a month-long summer break after the Hungarian Grand Prix before a doubleheader in Belgium and the Netherlands. Those two races, like Austria, will be packed with legions of orange-shirted Verstappen fans dubbed “The Orange Army.”
Verstappen was asked earlier Thursday if he was concerned it is his supporters misbehaving, but he doesn’t think the Orange Army was responsible for all the issues in Austria.
“I think in general they all behave quite well, just a few individuals didn’t,” he said.
Verstappen, winner of seven of the first 12 races this season, has a 63-point lead over Charles Leclerc of Ferrari headed into Sunday’s race. The 24-year-old has tallied 27 career victories, but with a decade or more of racing potentially in his future, he could be eyeing Lewis Hamilton’s mark of 103 victories and the record seven championships shared by Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.
“You need a bit of luck, to be at the right team at the right time for a long time to be incredibly successful,” he said. “Of course (Hamilton’s) an amazing driver, arguably one of the best ever. But you need to have the team to be that dominant.”
Verstappen’s dramatic title win last year, where he passed Hamilton on the last lap, increased his huge popularity at home. But it didn’t change how he approaches his craft, which he learned from his father, former F1 driver Jos Verstappen.
“It’s great to have that support, but I know I’ll try to do my best anyway. That’s how I grew up, that’s how my dad always worked with me,” he said. “You have to look at yourself after the race weekend: ‘Did I extract everything I could out of it?’
“It doesn’t matter if you have millions of followers or not, you have to look at yourself first. They don’t put any extra pressure on me to perform.”
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Commentary: Baker Mayfield could learn from Jackie Robinson's experience
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has made it clear that that he feels disrespected by his team, in large part because of a controversial, crap-shoot deal to acquire DeShaun Watson, his probable successor.
During a podcast last week, Mayfield, who has been consistently inconsistent in his four years as a starter, disparaged fans who have booed him for his performances:
"I would love to show up to somebody's cubicle and just boo the **** out of them and watch them crumble."
Because Cleveland Browns fandom is as passionate as a telenovela, the remark added fresh fuel to an already-raging fire.
But when it comes to feeling disrespected, Mayfield is a piker.
More:Charita Goshay: Browns are just the latest to prove that talent trumps trouble
This month marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking into the Major Leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Compelled in part by his Christian faith, Ohio native and Brooklyn Dodgers team President Branch Rickey sought to break baseball's color line in 1947 with the understanding that such a thing could only be accomplished by a man with the confidence and discipline to withstand the hatred that would wash over him like an acid bath.
It also was about business. Rickey had long been aware of the untapped talent in the Negro Leagues of which Robinson was a part, but had to wait until the league's segregationist president, Kenesaw Landis, died. (If anyone is undeserving of being in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, it is this man.)
Though Rickey understood how some people would react to Robinson, he didn't foresee the half of it.
Black cats and cat calls
Black cats were tossed onto the infield. Letters dripped with kidnapping and death threats and invectives. Robinson's family even had trouble with finding a place live in Brooklyn. It did not matter that he was playing for the very neighbors who didn't want him living among them.
Even some of his teammates tried to foment a boycott.
Robinson's was a life of fighting against the idea that he had no right to live as a man. In 1944, he was court-martialed for refusing to be treated as anything less than an American. His service to his country as an Army lieutenant cut no ice with people who decided that Black Americans were inferior and no measure of service or patriotism would change it.
When Robinson spoke out against injustice, he was branded as a malcontent and troublemaker. He was expected to take the boos, racial slurs, and abuse, and shut up and play.
A thousand cuts
Robinson's debut was followed weeks later by Larry Doby, who joined the Cleveland Indians. Though Doby's story is less known, his experiences were no less searing.
Like Robinson, Doby maintained his grace and played like a champion even as he was head-hunted in the batter's box, spat upon, and endured a thousand cuts of insults.
More:Calling on spirit of Larry Doby, Indians vow to help end racism
Mayfield needs to understand that at some point, everyone who holds a public job will be booed, and it doesn't matter if it's unfair. Even booing NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has become part-and-parcel of the game, but there's betting that a guy who makes $45 million a year has found a way to live with it.
Those of us in media understand that everyone hates us, though some of the criticism we receive is warranted. But even when it isn't, we weather it because we know the value of what we do. Frankly, I'd be willing to be booed in my cubicle every day for just a tenth of what Mayfield makes for throwing a football.
Now, do some Browns fans go too far? Of course. From beaning Steelers with batteries to Bottlegate to cheering when their own quarterback was injured — bringing him to tears — there is a lot to be desired from some people.
But Cleveland is a working-class town, where paying $150 for a ticket, $50 for parking and $15 for a light beer is more than a notion.
The money Robinson and Doby made in their prime was a pittance compared to that of professional athletes in 2022. Being called a bum for throwing an interception is one thing. Being denied basic human rights, is a liver punch.
At the time of his death in 1972, Robinson was 53, but he looked decades older. One way or another, stress always manifests.
Though players possess more money and power today, baseball has lost ground among players of color. Even in 2022, Black players still are fielding racial slurs from the cheap seats. To its credit, the league has acted to remove such people.
But the only real way to silence such buffoonery is to play your way into the record books.
It's what Robinson and Doby did. It's what Baker Mayfield — who has far, far fewer obstacles — must learn how to do.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer, member of the editorial board, and a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/04/20/baker-mayfields-complaints-fan-criticism-ignores-sports-history-charita-goshay/7331627001/ | 2022-04-20T12:58:20Z |
Supermarket chain donating $500K to families affected in elementary school mass shooting
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas-based grocery company is committing hundreds of thousands of dollars to the victims’ families from Tuesday’s elementary school shooting in Uvalde.
KWTX reports the supermarket chain H-E-B, based in San Antonio, announced Wednesday it would commit $500,000 to help the families devasted by the shooting rampage.
“With heavy hearts, Texans witnessed another senseless act of violence. This time, at an elementary school in Uvalde, taking more than 20 innocent lives,” the company shared in a news release. “As a member of the Uvalde community for decades, H-E-B is committed to supporting our partners and neighbors who have been affected by this tragic situation.”
Starting Wednesday, all H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda customers can also help via in-store donations for $1, $3, $5, $50, or $100.
H-E-B representatives said additional donations could be made online, with all funds going to Uvalde families.
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ST. PAUL, Minn., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), the industries' leading post-acute consulting firm is partnering with nVoq to help post-acute care providers save time and optimize patient care through medically relevant speech recognition technology.
nVoq provides a HIPAA and PCI-DSS compliant, cloud-based speech recognition platform supporting a wide variety of healthcare delivery scenarios including post-acute care with an emphasis on home healthcare and hospice. nVoq's speech recognition solutions convert speech to text in seconds and are highly accurate for most medical specialties. Its solutions work seamlessly with most EHRs, CRMs, or business applications without the need for integration.
MHA's reach and influence within the post-acute space is expansive, and their unique ability to connect industry partners with strategic solutions continues as they ally with nVoq. With MHA's organizational expertise and nVoq's advanced solution, the post-acute space will have the necessary tools to improve end-of-life care.
According to CEO of MHA, Jennifer Maxwell, MHA is elated to partner with nVoq in 2022. "We're thrilled to align our joint initiatives with nVoq and can't wait to see the opportunities that await us. nVoq is an outstanding organization that enhances the level of communication with patients in the post-acute setting. At the end of the day, we're invested in providing our customers tools that will improve care at their facilities," said Maxwell.
Debbi Gillotti, Chief Operating Officer at nVoq, shares in the enthusiasm and believes nVoq's partnership with MHA will make a tangible difference in the lives of countless front-line care providers. "We are pleased to be MHA's preferred speech recognition partner. We have a shared vision for positively impacting the work/life balance of burned-out clinicians through faster, more intuitive documentation workflows. Together MHA and nVoq can equip home health, hospice, and palliative care agencies with an opportunity to personalize care, improve patient experience, and drive better business outcomes."
nVoq Incorporated, headquartered in Boulder, CO, provides HIPAA-compliant, SaaS-based speech recognition to the healthcare industry, with a strategic emphasis on the post-acute care segment. nVoq's platform supports both mobile and office-based clinicians in capturing patient narratives at the post of care to expediate high-quality documentation, simplify coding, and streamline reimbursement. For more information, visit https://sayit.nvoq.com/
Maxwell Healthcare Associates boasts an average of 20 years of experience in the post-acute space and has a pulse on what's relevant now in the industry. MHA can work with home health and hospice agencies to strategize, optimize and transform agencies across the nation. For more information, visit https://www.maxwellhealthcareassociates.com/
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Christopher Swann and Kenneth Hart Elected by Preferred Shareholders at 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI) (the "Company") today announced that Christopher Swann and Kenneth Hart have been elected by preferred shareholders to its Board of Trustees.
Joseph F. Coradino, Chairman and CEO of PREIT, said, "We are pleased to welcome two new independent trustees to further enhance and diversify the Board of Trustees. Both Christopher and Kenneth are experienced investors who bring additional corporate finance and real estate investing expertise to the boardroom. We look forward to their contribution in advancing our strategic objectives by capitalizing on our exceptional portfolio of assets."
Mr. Swann and Mr. Hart were elected in accordance with the provisions of the designating amendments to the Company's Amended and Restated Trust Agreement.
About Christopher Swann
Christopher Swann has over a decade of experience restructuring distressed commercial real estate and real estate backed debt. He also has extensive expertise in restructuring across multiple disciplines, including balance sheet, asset management, operations, construction, entitlements and property management. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cygnus Capital, a real estate and alternative asset investment management company. Previously, Mr. Swann served as a Portfolio Manager at SAC Capital Advisors LLC, an investment management company, and in a number of roles at GMT Capital Corporation, an investment management company, including serving as a senior analyst and then as a portfolio manager overseeing investments in technology companies as well as building out the firm's investments in Asia, including establishing its Hong Kong office.
Prior to that, Mr. Swann co-founded two software companies and also worked as an Associate at McKinsey & Co. Earlier in his career, Mr. Swann served in senior marketing and sales positions in Germany and Russia for Millicom International Cellular SA, an international telecommunications and media company, and for a division of Merck & Co., Inc., a multinational pharmaceutical company.
Mr. Swann received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Public Policy from Duke University and received a dual Masters in Business Administration and Masters of Arts in International Studies degree from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
About Kenneth Hart
Kenneth Hart has been the principal with Hart Capital Management, a value-oriented investor focused mainly on real estate related entities, since 1990. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at GE Capital Corporate Finance Group, specializing in the financing of leveraged buyouts from 1987 to 1989. From 1983 to 1987 he served in various capacities with Hambrecht & Quist (a technology-focused investment bank) and as a general partner of Hambrecht & Quist Venture Partners. After completing an MBA at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, he worked at IBM from 1978 to 1983. He holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, also from UC Berkeley.
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves by keenly focusing on five core areas of established and emerging opportunity: multi-family & hotel, health & tech, retail, essentials & grocery and experiential. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "may" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans, strategies, anticipated events, trends and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future events and conditions and are based on currently available financial, economic and competitive data and our current business plans. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may affect our operations, markets, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Risk Factors section of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, we caution you against relying on any forward-looking statements as it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the effectiveness of strategies we may employ to address our liquidity and capital resources in the future, our ability to achieve our forecasted revenue and pro forma leverage ratio and generate free cash flow to further reduce our indebtedness; our ability to manage our business through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a weakening of global economic and financial conditions, changes in governmental regulations and related compliance and litigation costs and the other factors listed in our SEC filings. Additionally, our business might be materially and adversely affected by changes in the retail and real estate industries, including bankruptcies, consolidation and store closings, particularly among anchor tenants; current economic conditions, including consumer confidence and spending levels and supply chain challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health and governmental response as well as the corresponding effects on tenant business performance, prospects, solvency and leasing decisions; our inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise; our ability to maintain and increase property occupancy, sales and rental rates; increases in operating costs that cannot be passed on to tenants; the effects of online shopping and other uses of technology on our retail tenants; risks related to our development and redevelopment activities, including delays, cost overruns and our inability to reach projected occupancy or rental rates; social unrest and acts of vandalism and violence at malls, including our properties, or at other similar spaces, and the potential effect on traffic and sales; the frequency, severity and impact of extreme weather events at or near our properties; our ability to sell properties that we seek to dispose of or our ability to obtain prices we seek; our substantial debt and the liquidation preference of our preferred shares and our high leverage ratio and our ability to remain in compliance with our financial covenants under our debt facilities; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness when it matures, on favorable terms or at all; our ability to raise capital, including through sales of properties or interests in properties and through the issuance of equity or equity-related securities if market conditions are favorable; and potential dilution from any capital raising transactions or other equity issuances.
Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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12-year-old arrested after machete attack on school grounds, authorities say
KALIHI, Hawaii (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - Authorities say a 12-year-old has been arrested in Hawaii after attacking a teen with a machete at a middle school last month.
KHNL/KGMB reports law enforcement sources said a 14-year-old was the victim of the attack and had to be hospitalized after suffering gashes to his wrist.
The Honolulu Police Department reported the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on June 23 at the Kalakaua Middle School.
According to sources, the 12-year-old walked up to the 14-year-old and started swinging the weapon. But it wasn’t immediately known what led up to the attack.
Mark Patterson, an administrator of the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, said the violence of this magnitude among youth in Hawaii is rare.
“Right now, I can tell you of the population at the facility with felonies is minimal,” Patterson said.
He added when a child is arrested, locking them up is a last resort.
“We are very quick now in the judicial system to look for the program that can resolve whatever issues that led to the event,” Patterson said. “Sometimes, we recognize there was a mental health issue. So, the child will go in the mental health direction.”
But before anger has a chance to escalate, mom and educator Tracie Lopes believes it’s crucial children have somebody in their corner.
“It’s the whole educational system and how we as educators, parents and counselors can give the kind of support to our students that they need,” she said.
The Department of Education said the boys involved were on campus illegally after hours.
A department spokesperson said the school has been vigilant about locking the back gate after summer school ends to deter further trespassing.
Honolulu police declined to comment further on the charges the 12-year-old might be facing, citing the boy’s age.
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TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thornhill Medical, a leading developer of innovative mobile medical technology for use in global conflict zones and disaster relief scenarios, has convened the company's first Military Advisory Council.
Assembled with the guidance of Thornhill Medical's senior military consultant and 30-year military-medical leader Frederick Gerber (COL USA Ret), the Council comprises five distinguished military medical experts from three nations. These elite military leaders and physicians will draw on decades of senior field experience in casualty care and medical leadership around the world to provide valuable expertise and insights, informing Thornhill Medical's mission of improving casualty care and survivability.
The Council members are:
Thornhill Medical President & CEO, Lesley Gouldie, and Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder, Dr. Joe Fisher, will co-chair the Council.
"These accomplished Military Advisory Council Members will advise Thornhill Medical on the needs of critically ill and injured civilians and warfighters in global conflict, as we continue to advance our technology," said Fisher.
"Thornhill Medical has always sought to learn from innovators, thought leaders and subject matter experts in different fields, and to collaborate with industry-leading companies to push the boundaries of what's possible," said Gouldie. "The formation of our new Military Advisory Council is a natural step forward to this end, and we are honoured and eager to work with these esteemed military medical leaders."
About Thornhill Medical
Thornhill Medical is a leading developer of innovative medical technologies, including its proprietary MOVES® SLC™ integrated life-support technology and MADM™, a portable in-line vapor anesthesia delivery device that turns ventilators into anesthesia workstations. Thornhill Medical draws on its wide range of scientific and technological expertise in physiology, critical care medicine, mechanical, electrical, industrial, and software engineering to develop unique products to support emergency health care providers, military medical teams, and disaster relief responders.
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $555 million
Published: Jul. 19, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
(Gray News) – The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $555 million ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing.
The jackpot has been climbing since it was last won at $20 million in Tennessee on April 15, more than three months ago.
If there is a winner Tuesday, it will mark the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history. The largest prize ever awarded was $1.537 billion to a South Carolina resident in October 2018.
The $555 million jackpot is expected to come out to a one-time $316.9 million cash prize.
Tuesday’s drawing will be held at 11 p.m. ET.
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Bay Area residents wait in long lines for cheap gas in one of most expensive regions in US
By Ryan Curry
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MARIN, California (KGO) — The average U.S. price of regular gasoline is now $4.38 per gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average is currently at $5.82. That San Francisco Bay Area is the most expensive region in the country. This is forcing residents to embrace long lines for the cheapest prices.
“Well it is a little frustrating, but it is what you get in California, there is not much I can do,” said Matthew Palacios, a Santa Rosa resident.
Palacios was one of many who waited in a long line at the Arco station in Mill Valley on Sunday. That station has some of the cheapest prices in the region, but it’s line stretched into the off-ramp of Highway 101.
“It gets really busy,” he said. “It is better than any other bay area gas prices. I will do it 9 times out of 10.”
The prices at that Arco station ranged from $5.39 and $5.49 a gallon depending on payment method. That is several cents cheaper than the regional average.
“I have seen it back up really far,” said Corinne Hunt. “It is always shocking. It is never not shocking.”
The line does move fast, but there are many cars waiting in that line. It is part of the price residents pay to keep the price of gas relatively low.
“We need gas,” Palacios said. “This is on my way to work and to see my girlfriend so I would rather go here than a more expensive place.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Grabbing a cocktail on the weekend or weekday is something that the continent of North America is very accustomed to. The publication, 50 Best has listed the 50 Best Bars in NA for you to get out and try.
While Mexico City, New York and Miami are well represented, the Lone Star State wasn’t left off the list. Deep in the state in the city of Houston, at No. 46, Julep made the list.
50 Best says, “A comprehensive menu also includes dozens of classic and modern classic drinks, including an entire section devoted to delicious riffs on the titular Julep. The tail end of the menu is devoted to one of the South’s most impressive rare spirits collection; the emphasis is bourbon, but there is something for every taste from tequila to brandy. The kitchen offers light plates such as pulled pork sliders, oysters and the amazing sweet treat bourbon pearls. Each item is plated exquisitely, often with a floral touch… that’s just the Julep way.”
The publication also touted owner Alba Huerta’s mastery of incorporating herbs, spices and vegetables into the bar’s drinks, “Thyme- and bell-pepper infused tonic water is mixed with white port, Manzanilla sherry and lemon to create the unparalleled Nightshade highball. Vermouth is infused with tarragon and combined with elderflower liqueur, Pedro lemon, and orange bitters to create a truly unique swizzle.”
If you check out Julep’s menu online, you’ll be delighted to find 13 pages of cocktails, wine, spirits and more. Check out Julep here. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/this-texas-bar-ranked-among-north-americas-50-best-bars/ | 2022-07-05T17:47:20Z |
PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $18.13 per share (equivalent to $0.45325 per depositary share or 1/40th interest per share) on F.N.B. Corporation's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (NYSE: FNB PRE). The dividend is payable on August 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 29, 2022.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $42 billion and more than 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. and TORONTO and COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's clinical research leader, Centricity Research, announced that Aventiv Research has merged with the organization, extending the reach and capabilities of the largest integrated research site organization across the USA and Canada.
Aventiv Research is the fourth clinical research company to join Centricity Research, which launched in November 2021 when IACT Health and LMC Manna Research joined forces, followed by the merger with True North Clinical Research in December 2021.
With research sites in Ohio and Arizona, Aventiv specializes in phase I-IV pharmaceutical, device, and diagnostic clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Samir Arora, a proven leader with over 15 years of experience, Aventiv has conducted 475+ clinical trials with over 55 pharmaceutical sponsors, helping 26 drugs become FDA-approved and available for use.
"I am thrilled to have Aventiv join Centricity Research. They will further strengthen and solidify our reputation of prominence and importance within the industry," said Dr. Jeff Kingsley, CEO of Centricity Research. "Aventiv shares our passion for customer-centric and team-centric thinking and promises to be the perfect addition as we continue to revolutionize research and change lives."
With this merger, Centricity now offers CROs and sponsors access to 45 clinical research sites, over 1.6 million geographically and ethnically diverse patients, and over 150 experienced investigators who perform trials in more than 35 therapeutic areas, including Infectious Disease, Neurology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Vaccines and more.
"Aventiv Research has always focused on building trusted partnerships with patients, sponsors, CROs and physicians alike," said Dr. Arora, President and Medical Director at Aventiv Research. "Centricity Research is committed to a bold and exciting vision of the future that promises to break down barriers and blaze a new trail in our industry, and I am proud to join the organization knowing we can exponentially impact the future of science and medicine and enrich the lives of the wide-ranging populations we serve."
Centricity Research is an integrated research organization with over 45 research offices across North America. The company conducts Phase I-IV clinical research in 35+ therapeutic areas: inpatient and outpatient; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device trials. The organization's founders have worked to revolutionize research for over 25 years by investing in the people and technology needed to deliver outstanding clinical trial experiences, earning numerous awards. including "Best Places to Work" and recognition for "Outstanding Diversity in Clinical Research." For more information, visit https://www.centricityresearch.com/.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shares of HP Inc. jumped nearly 15% Thursday after Warren Buffett’s company snapped up more than 11% of the printer and computer maker over the past week in another uncharacteristic tech investment from the billionaire.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it now owns nearly 121 million HP shares, giving it control of 11.5% of the company.
HP shares rose more than $5 to close at $40.06 in the first day of trading since the purchases were disclosed. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.
Buffett began the year telling shareholders he was having trouble finding anything at attractive prices to invest Berkshire’s nearly $147 billion pile of cash. Since airing that sentiment in February in his annual letter, Berkshire said it would spend $11.6 billion to acquire the Alleghany insurance conglomerate, and it bought more than $7 billion worth of Occidental Petroleum stock.
Buffett has long shied away from investing in tech companies saying that it was too hard to pick long-term winners. Yet he’s liked Apple’s prospects enough to buy more than 5.6% of the iPhone maker in recent years and it appears he’s found something similarly alluring in HP.
Berkshire’s investments now lean heavily on financial services companies and “value tech investments,” said CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert.
Besides the high-tech investments in Apple, HP and electric car maker BYD, Berkshire’s $351 billion portfolio includes major investments in Bank of America, American Express, US Bancorp and credit rating agency Moody’s.
“This strategy makes a lot of sense, in our view, despite Buffet’s pervious wariness toward the tech space, since it further diversifies the broader Berkshire operating model, currently centered around energy, industrial, consumer and insurance,” Seifert said.
Edward Jones analyst Jim Shanahan said even though HP makes printers and computers, Buffett may be looking at it more like a traditional manufacturer. And he said HP shares several qualities of other Berkshire investments, including a relatively cheap price compared to its earnings and a strong track record of returning cash to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share.
The Berkshire filing doesn’t disclose whether Buffett or one of Berkshire’s other investment managers made the HP purchases, but Buffett has said he typically handles investments of more than $1 billion. Berkshire didn’t immediately respond Thursday to questions about the HP investment.
Many investors track Buffett’s investment moves closely because of his remarkably successful track record over the decades.
Besides its investment portfolio, the Omaha, Nebraska, conglomerate also owns more than 90 companies outright, including BNSF railroad, Geico and a number of other large insurers, several major utilities and an assortment of manufacturing and retail companies. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/hp-stock-soars-after-warren-buffetts-company-buys-over-11/ | 2022-04-08T00:02:24Z |
Erdogan: Turkey’s Syria operation could happen ‘suddenly’
By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY
Associated Press
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president says Ankara remains committed to rooting out a Syrian Kurdish militia from northern Syria. Without giving a timeline, Erdogan said Turkey would launch a cross-border operation against the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units, or YPG, which it considers a terrorist group linked to an outlawed Kurdish group that has led an insurgency against Turkey since 1984. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking to reporters following his visit Saturday to Azerbaijan, says “We’ll come down on them suddenly one night.” The YPG forms the backbone of U.S.-led forces in the fight against the Islamic State group. American support for the group has infuriated Ankara and remains a major issue in their relations. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/29/erdogan-turkeys-syria-operation-could-happen-suddenly/ | 2022-05-29T13:03:58Z |
- Mr. Märkl will join Valour's asset management team in early August 2022, taking the lead on all legal and regulatory matters, in particular in relation to exchange-traded products (ETPs) as General Counsel.
TORONTO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTCQB: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, announced today that it will appoint Peter Märkl to the role of its General Counsel. With his international experience in investment banking and digital assets, he will head the Legal Department globally and lead Valour on all legal and regulatory matters, in particular in relation to ETPs.
Mr. Märkl, currently the Head of Legal for Amun/21Shares, was responsible for expanding the legal department in Zurich and New York. Prior to his role at 21Shares, Mr. Märkl worked in the Zurich office of the law firm Heuking, where he concentrated on the fintech and private banking business. Märkl previously held management positions at UBS in Germany and Switzerland. In addition to broad expertise in international investment banking and family office business, he also has a profound understanding of crypto-based financial products.
"The team at Valour is very excited to begin work with Peter and the extensive international experience he has with regulated crypto products will help navigate the regulatory aspects of our next phase of growth," said Russell Starr, CEO of Valour. "Regardless of market conditions we will continue to build out our product offerings and attract top tier talent like Peter that will set Valour up for long term success in providing access to safe, secure and regulated digital assets."
Mr. Märkl's hiring marks the second accession to the Company's management team within just a few weeks with the recently announced addition of Chief Sales Officer, Marco Infuso. Valour intends to continue making strategic hirings that will enable them to become a leading ETP provider in Europe and on a global scale.
Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across four European exchanges. Valour's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM) and Enjin (ENJ) ETPs, as well as Valour's flagship Bitcoin Zero and Valour Ethereum Zero products, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee-free, with competitors charging up to 2.5% in management fees.
Learn more about Valour at https://valour.com/
Valour Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralized finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit https://valour.com
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TSLA, PGR, GIS, BABA, and COP.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a better way to keep track of your credit/debit card or ID card," said an inventor, from Denton, Texas, "so I invented the DEE CTRL. My design would provide a convenient means of notifying you if you forget or leave your card behind."
The invention provides an effective loss prevention device for financial transaction cards, personal identity cards, etc. In doing so, it prevents the card from being lost or misplaced. As a result, it enables the user to quickly resolve any loss or theft issues and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a compact design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DAL-183, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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New class of resistance-proof drugs could one day transform treatments for viral diseases
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viruses in the herpesvirus family are leading causes of birth defects, blindness, and failed organ transplants worldwide. Antiviral drugs can combat these viruses, but patients often develop resistance to the drugs—rendering them ineffective.
Now, a team of researchers at Gladstone Institutes led by Leor Weinberger, PhD, and Sonali Chaturvedi, PhD, has developed a novel class of therapeutics, called feedback disruptors, that have the potential to be resistance-proof drugs.
Some viral proteins that are critical for virus growth become toxic to cells at high levels. So, these proteins turn off their own production when the level gets too high to prevent the cells they depend on from dying—a system known as a negative feedback loop.
As reported in the journal Cell, feedback disruptors target and break these genetic feedback loops, causing infected cells to self-destruct and stopping infection in its tracks.
"For decades, naturally abundant genetic feedback circuits have been analyzed and characterized, but how to translate these findings to medicines has remained a challenge, until now," says Gábor Balázsi, PhD, the Henry Laufer Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, who was not involved in the research. "This study shows, for the first time, that feedback circuits can be a drug target to treat viruses. This is an entirely new antiviral therapy concept that could apply broadly."
Cutting the Brakes on Feedback Circuits
Existing herpesvirus drugs work by poisoning the replication machinery that viruses use to multiply inside an infected cell. However, the specific viral proteins targeted by these drugs can swiftly develop just a small number of changes, or mutations, that enable them to evade the attack.
"Antiviral drug resistance is a huge problem that affects millions of people around the world," says Chaturvedi, first author of the new study and research investigator at Gladstone. "That's why I care so deeply about designing therapies that are resistance-proof."
The new feedback-disrupting approach arose from an earlier discovery in Weinberger's lab of a key feedback loop in cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common type of herpesvirus. Within an infected cell, this loop regulates the production of IE86, a protein needed for the virus to multiply. Once IE86 reaches high enough levels, it switches off its own production until its concentration subsides and stabilizes. This is because too much IE86 is toxic to cells.
In lab experiments, when the team introduced genetic alterations to "cut the brakes" on the loop, IE86 production soared, destroying infected cells before more virus could be made.
"It's counterintuitive, because we're ramping up production of a viral protein, but ultimately this counteracts infection instead of worsening it," says Chaturvedi.
The scientists realized that if they could develop a drug to disrupt this loop, they could potentially treat CMV infection while avoiding drug resistance.
"This study shows that resistance to feedback disruptors requires the virus to make numerous mutations at multiple different genomic locations, to essentially reconstitute a new feedback circuit," says Weinberger, senior author of the study, as well as William and Ute Bowes Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for Cell Circuitry at Gladstone. "The likelihood of this occurring is vanishingly small and lab experiments recapitulated this; the virus had little problem evolving resistance to current antivirals, but was unable to evolve resistance to feedback disruptors."
Feedback Disruptors Show Broad Promise
Now, the challenge was to develop a candidate for such a drug. Employing biochemical experiments, mathematical modeling, and synthetic biology, the researchers developed a small piece of synthetic DNA that binds to IE86 and prevents it from blocking its own production. They called this new drug candidate a feedback disruptor.
Additional lab experiments demonstrated that this feedback disruptor indeed killed CMV-infected cells, but left healthy cells unharmed.
In one key experiment, the team showed that the feedback disruptor continued to be effective against CMV in cells for many months, without the virus ever developing resistance. In contrast, CMV can become resistant to the antiviral drug acyclovir in just 2 days. The researchers also found that mice infected with a version of CMV fared better when treated with a feedback disruptor than with a placebo.
Next, the team demonstrated that feedback disruptors could be developed to target similar feedback loops used by other viruses, beginning with herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the leading infectious cause of blindness. They found that, after infection with HSV-1, the eyes of mice that had been treated with feedback disruptors experienced a significant drop in viral infection.
In addition, the researchers developed a feedback disruptor against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, showing promising antiviral effects in cell experiments.
"This is very encouraging because it suggests that the feedback-disruptor strategy is not limited to DNA-based viruses like CMV and HSV-1, but can also be designed for RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2," says Chaturvedi.
In fact, the researchers anticipate that the same strategy could be applied to any disease involving a feedback loop that overproduces a key protein when broken. Now, the team is working to determine whether feedback loops could be targeted in cancer, another disease with major drug-resistance challenges. In the future, feedback disruptors could also potentially be developed against bacterial diseases.
Meanwhile, additional lab studies on feedback disruptors for herpesviruses could bring the strategy closer to clinical testing.
"There is a critical need for better options to treat viral infections, such as CMV and HSV-1, that evolve resistance to current antivirals," says Weinberger, who is also professor of biochemistry and biophysics, and pharmaceutical chemistry at UC San Francisco. "Feedback loops have been studied for decades and now we may be able to target them therapeutically to overcome resistance."
About the Research Project
The paper "Disrupting autorepression circuitry generates 'open-loop lethality' to yield escape-resistant antiviral agents" was published in Cell on May 12, 2022.
Other authors include Michael Pablo, Marie Wolf, Daniel Rosas-Rivera, Giuliana Calia, Arjun J Kumar, Noam Vardi, Kelvin Du, and Joshua Glazier from Gladstone; Ruian Ke and Alan S. Perelson of Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Matilda F. Chan from UC San Francisco.
The work was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (P30 AI027763, R01 EY022739, and EY002162), the Pendelton Charitable Trust, the US Department of Energy (89233218CNA000001, R01-OD001095, R01-AI028433), the Bowes Distinguished Professorship, the Pew Charitable Trusts, an NIH Director's New Innovator Award (OD006677), and an NIH Director's Pioneer Award (OD17181).
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To ensure our work does the greatest good, Gladstone Institutes focuses on conditions with profound medical, economic, and social impact—unsolved diseases. Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization that uses visionary science and technology to overcome disease. It has an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco.
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HALIFAX, NS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - ABK Biomedical, Inc., an innovative medical device company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of advanced imageable embolic therapies, announces FDA 510(k) clearance of Easi-Vue embolic microspheres for the treatment of patients suffering from arteriovenous malformations and hypervascular tumors.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) occur when capillaries, veins, and arteries don't develop properly and may lead to cutaneous discoloration, sensitivity, pain, and vascular bleeding. Vascular embolization, performed by interventional radiologists, is an effective therapy for addressing the symptoms of patients suffering from this condition.
Hypervascular tumors occur in both benign and malignant states and are characterized by blood supply from an abnormally large number of blood vessels. Microspheres embolization reduces or eliminates the blood flow to these tumors and is an effective interventional radiology therapy for treating this disease state.
Aravind Arepally, MD, FSIR, and Chief Medical Officer of ABK Biomedical said "The evolution of embolic therapies to treat these complex disease states has been notable in recent years. Now, with Easi-Vue embolic microspheres, interventional radiologists have a highly calibrated, see-and-do technology capable of visually targeted placement using conventional x-ray and fluoroscopy systems. This microspheres technology and proprietary controlled-concentration delivery system have the potential to improve patient outcomes."
"We are excited to achieve FDA 510(k) clearance for this new technology that has the potential to advance the field of embolic therapies", said Gary Donofrio, Chief Business Officer of ABK Biomedical. "This represents a major milestone for ABK as our team continues to execute our product development objectives. We will partner with key physicians to understand the range of clinical utilization and optimization of Easi-Vue therapy. Additionally, ABK continues to significantly advance the development program of our Eye90 microspheres® radio-embolic technology that's being investigated for the treatment of patients with unresectable Hepatic Cellular Carcinoma (HCC). Easi-Vue embolic microspheres share core technologies and design characteristics with Eye90 microspheres. Both devices continue to add to our knowledge base regarding the clinical experience of the first glass radiopaque embolic microspheres therapy."
ABK Biomedical is a clinical-stage development company focused on researching, developing, and commercializing medical device therapies to improve treatment outcomes and the lives of patients with benign and malignant hypervascular tumors. ABK Biomedical holds intellectual property in the areas of inorganic polymer microspheres and unique administration systems. The company possesses advanced intellectual capital and its own R&D and manufacturing facilities for developing and commercializing unique embolotherapy products. Eye90 microspheres are considered investigational products and are NOT approved for use in any regulatory jurisdiction outside of approved clinical trials.
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LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and immediately faced up to the enormous tasks ahead of her: curbing soaring prices, boosting the economy, easing labor unrest and fixing a national health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.
Truss quickly began appointing senior members of her Cabinet as she tackles an inbox dominated by the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which threatens to push energy bills to unaffordable levels, shuttering businesses and leaving the nation’s poorest people shivering at home this winter.
Truss — Britain’s third female prime minister — named a top team diverse in gender and ethnicity, but loyal to her and her free-market politics. Kwasi Kwarteng becomes the first Black U.K. Treasury chief, and Therese Coffey its first female deputy prime minister. Other appointments include James Cleverly as foreign secretary and Suella Braverman as home secretary, responsible for immigration and law and order.
Making her debut speech outside her new Downing Street home in a break between torrential downpours, Truss said she would cut taxes to spur economic growth, bolster the National Health Service and “deal hands on” with the energy crisis, though she offered few details about how she would implement those policies. She is expected to unveil her energy plans on Thursday.
British news media reported that Truss plans to cap energy bills. The cost to taxpayers of that step could reach 100 billion pounds ($116 billion).
“We shouldn’t be daunted by the challenges we face,” Truss said in her first speech as prime minister. “As strong as the storm may be, I know the British people are stronger.’’
Truss, 47, took office earlier in the day at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, when Queen Elizabeth II formally asked her to form a new government in a ceremony dictated by centuries of tradition. Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally resigned during his own audience with the queen a short time earlier, two months after he had announced his intention to step down.
It was the first time in the queen’s 70-year reign that the handover of power took place at Balmoral, rather than Buckingham Palace in London. The ceremony was moved to Scotland to provide certainty about the schedule, because the 96-year-old queen has experienced problems getting around that have forced palace officials to make decisions about her travel on a day-to-day basis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a call from Truss on her first day. She spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden, too.
Ze;emslyy wrote on Twitter: “I was the first among foreign leaders to have a conversation with the newly elected British Prime Minister, Liz Truss. I invited her to Ukraine. I thanked the people of Britain for their leadership in the military and economic support of Ukraine.”
Biden, who worked closely with Johnson in confronting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was quick to congratulate Truss.
“I look forward to deepening the special relationship between our countries and working in close cooperation on global challenges, including continued support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression,” he said on Twitter.
Truss’ office said she and Biden discussed the Ukraine war and defense cooperation, as well as economic issues and maintaining the British-Irish Good Friday Agreement. The leaders were expected to meet in person soon — likely around this month’s U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York.
Truss became prime minister a day after the ruling Conservative Party chose her as its leader in an election where the party’s 172,000 dues-paying members were the only voters. As party leader, Truss automatically became prime minister without the need for a general election because the Conservatives still have a majority of lawmakers in the House of Commons.
But as a national leader selected by less than 0.5% of British adults, Truss is under pressure to show quick results.
Ed Davey, leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats, on Tuesday called for an early election in October — something that Truss and the Conservative Party are highly unlikely to do since the Tories are slumping in the polls.
Johnson, 58, became prime minister three years ago after his predecessor, Theresa May, failed to deliver Britain’s departure from the European Union. Johnson later won an 80-seat majority in Parliament with the promise to “get Brexit done.”
But he was forced out of office by a series of scandals that culminated in the resignation of dozens of Cabinet secretaries and lower-level officials in early July.
Always colorful, Johnson said he was “like one of those booster rockets that has fulfilled its function.”
“I will now be gently re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the Pacific,” he said.
Many people in Britain are still learning about their new leader, a one-time accountant who entered Parliament in 2010.
Unlike Johnson, who made himself a media celebrity long before he became prime minister, Truss rose quietly through the Conservative ranks before she was named foreign secretary, one of the top Cabinet posts, just a year ago.
Truss is under pressure to spell out how she plans to help consumers pay household energy bills that are set to rise to an average of 3,500 pounds ($4,000) a year — triple the cost of a year ago — on Oct. 1 unless she intervenes.
Rising food and energy prices, driven by the invasion of Ukraine and the aftershocks of COVID-19 and Brexit, have propelled U.K. inflation above 10% for the first time in four decades. The Bank of England forecasts it will hit 13.3% in October, and that the U.K. will slip into a prolonged recession by the end of the year.
Train drivers, port staff, garbage collectors, postal workers and lawyers have all staged strikes to demand that pay increases keep pace with inflation, and millions more, from teachers to nurses, could walk out in the next few months.
In theory, Truss has time to make her mark: She doesn’t have to call a national election until late 2024. But opinion polls already give the main opposition Labour Party a steady lead, and the worse the economy gets, the more pressure will grow.
In addition to Britain’s domestic woes, Truss and her new Cabinet will also face multiple foreign policy crises, including the war in Ukraine and frosty post-Brexit relations with the EU.
Truss, as foreign secretary, was a firm supporter of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia.
Truss has also pledged to increase U.K. defense spending to 3% of gross domestic product from just over 2% — another expensive promise.
Rebecca Macdougal, 55, who works in law enforcement, said outside the Houses of Parliament that time will tell whether Truss can turn things round.
“She’s making promises for that, as she says she’s going to deliver, deliver, deliver,” Macdougal noted. “But we will see in, hopefully, the next few weeks there’ll be some announcements which will help the normal working person.”
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AP writers Susie Blann, Sylvia Hui, Joanna Kozlowska and Kwiyeon Ha in London and Zeke Miller in Washington contributed to this story. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-conservative-winner-truss-to-make-public-debut-as-uk-leader/ | 2022-09-07T01:24:13Z |
CEDARHURST, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Pegasystems Inc. (NasdaqGS: PEGA), if they purchased the Company's shares between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until July 18, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.P. Crawford was facing a different situation at the plate for the streaking Seattle Mariners after Sam Haggerty stole third base in the 10th inning.
“Made our jobs a whole lot easier,” Crawford said. “Changed the whole infield. Now a lot of more holes are open, and we have an extra opportunity not to waste an out to try to get him over. Just get him in.”
Crawford got Haggerty in with the tiebreaking run when he chopped a one-out single down the line past first base and the Mariners stretched their winning streak to 13 games with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Carlos Santana homered as the Mariners (50-42) moved closer to the club-record 15-game winning streak set in their last playoff season in 2001. They have won 21 of their last 24 games overall to take eight series in a row, their most since winning 14 straight sets during that 116-win season 21 years ago.
“Everybody’s just doing their job, pitching in and really keeping a very calm demeanor about them,” manager Scott Servais said. “You’re not always going to get the big hit or get a big shutdown inning. But we’ve been able to do it through the streak, and it has been awesome.”
Seattle would match the longest winning streak in the majors this year with a victory in the series finale Sunday, its final game before the All-Star break. Reigning World Series champion Atlanta won 14 games in a row last month.
Crawford got the hit off Brett Martin (0-5), who was the fifth Texas pitcher and went the last two innings. Haggerty was the automatic runner to start the 10th, coming on as a pinch-runner for Santana, who had an inning-ending groundout in the ninth. Servais said it was Haggerty’s call to steal third.
“He said, ‘Hey Skip, I think I can get to third base on this guy.’ … He’s paying attention the inning before knowing that he might end up in the game,” Servais said. “Don’t play scared. You’ve got to play to win. And that’s what we’re doing.”
Diego Castillo (7-1) faced only three batters in the ninth, benefitting from a double-play liner after walking the leadoff batter. Matthew Festa struck out the side in the 10th for his first career save.
“We had a chance to win the game, we didn’t. We didn’t make baseball plays today. That’s plain and simple,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “I’m not going to get into specifics, but we didn’t play team baseball at the end of the game to win a game.”
Crawford and Santana both returned to the Mariners lineup. Crawford had missed two games because of a bruised right index finger, and Santana was reinstated from the restricted list after being away from the club for a day after a fire at his home in Florida — his family wasn’t there at the time.
“I was definitely playing today no matter what,” Crawford said. “It felt good to pick up the boys.”
Ty France, who had three more hits to raise his batting average to .306, singled in the third before Santana hit his eighth homer of the season to put the Mariners up 2-1. France had a one-out double in the ninth, but his pinch-runner got stranded on base.
Nathaniel Lowe led off the Texas second with a double and scored on a single by Jonah Heim. The Rangers tied the game in the seventh after a leadoff double by Leody Taveras before Elier Hernandez singled to get his first career RBI. Taveras has hit .593 (16 of 27) with six doubles in a seven-game hitting streak.
SHORT HOPS
It was Seattle’s seventh one-run win during its current streak. The Mariners’ 21 one-run wins overall are tied with Toronto for the most in the majors. The Rangers are tied for the major league lead with 20 one-run losses. … All-Star SS Corey Seager had his first triple with the Rangers, but saw the end of his career-best RBI streak at eight games.
FOR STARTERS
Right-hander Logan Gilbert, trying to become the first Mariners starter since Félix Hernández in 2015 to win 11 games before the All-Star break, struck out four without a walk and allowed one run over five innings. Rangers starter Spencer Howard struck out three and walked five, one intentionally, pitching into the sixth. The only runs he allowed were on Santana’s homer.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rangers: RHP Johnathan Hernandez was activated from the 60-day injured list and pitched a scoreless seventh with one strikeout. He missed all of 2021 recovering from Tommy John surgery. RHP A.J. Alexy was sent to Triple-A Round Rock.
UP NEXT
RHP Chris Flexen (6-8, 3.84 ERA), who is 4-0 with a 2.53 ERA in five career starts against Texas, takes the mound for the Mariners in the final game before the All-Star break. Rangers rookie RHP Glenn Otto (4-5, 5.50) has given up no more than two runs in eight of his 12 starts overall, but has allowed 10 earned runs his last two home starts.
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WROCLAW, Poland, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Can4Med LLC announced today that it is expecting its first shipment of medical grade cannabis for purposes of distribution in Poland. Can4Med will distribute the products to an extensive network of pharmacy partners throughout the country.
"This significant milestone marks a major step forward in providing pharmacies and patients with regular access to cannabis for medical purposes. Can4Med is actively growing its supply contracts to provide approved products to the Polish market," said Can4Med CEO Arek Piotrowicz.
Polish legislation allows physicians to prescribe medical cannabis products to patients who can then access it through registered pharmacies. On some specific occasions, products can be covered under public health insurance.
Poland is one of Europe's largest medical cannabis markets by patient count and is forecast to grow significantly given its large population and growing market demand.
Cannabis products in Poland must be approved by government regulators before being made available for distribution.
About Can4Med:
Can4Med is an experienced pharmaceutical wholesaler specializing in the acquisition, registration, and distribution of medical cannabis and products containing THC and other cannabinoids in Poland. Can4Med holds a general pharmaceutical wholesaler license which permits the marketing and distribution of narcotics for medical purposes (I-N group of medications) and allows the wholesaling of medicinal products and pharmaceutical raw materials for pharmacy prescriptions. Backed by an experienced and knowledgeable management team and staff, Can4Med is well-positioned to register and distribute cannabis products throughout Poland. Can4Med has a fully established partnership with a German licensed narcotics wholesaler allowing for the fluid trade of products through Poland and Germany.
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LIVE: Nurses protest Tennessee sentence for deadly medical mistake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Several hundred nurses gathered outside a Nashville courthouse on Friday to protest the sentencing of a former Tennessee nurse facing up to eight years in prison for mistakenly causing the death of a patient.
RaDonda Vaught was found guilty in March of criminally negligent homicide and gross neglect of an impaired adult after she accidentally administered the wrong medication.
The maximum sentence is unlikely given her lack of prior offenses. A presentencing report rated her risk of reoffending as “low.” Vaught faces three to six years in prison on the gross neglect conviction and one to two years on the criminally negligent homicide conviction, so at minimum, the judge could give her a three-year suspended sentence.
The fact that she faces any criminal penalties at all has become a rallying point for many nurses who were already fed up with poor working conditions exacerbated by the pandemic.
Some have left bedside nursing for administrative positions, while others quit the profession altogether, saying the risk of going to prison for a mistake has made nursing intolerable. Wearing purple T-shirts reading “#IAmRaDonda” and “”Seeking Justice for Nurses and Patients in a BROKEN system,” they listened to speeches from other nurses and supporters.
Aleece Ellison traveled from Texas to join them. An emergency room nurse for 14 years, she said she broke down crying when Vaught was found guilty.
“Never in my 14 years have I felt so helpless,” she said. “This could be me.”
Ellison said Friday’s outcome could determine whether she stays in nursing. She said she came to Nashville to “let the world know that criminalizing a mistake, an honest mistake, is not a direction we want to go in.”
Janie Reed, who drove over from Memphis, said she became a nurse practitioner several years ago because “bedside was getting dangerous. ... There were never enough nurses.”
“I usually don’t do things like this,” she said of the protest. “I’m just so passionate about it. Nurses are going to go to jail and more people are going to die because they won’t report their errors.” Vaught reported her error as soon as she realized what she had done wrong.
The sentencing comes a day after International Nurses Day, and Jason Anderson, of Orlando, was among the nurses coming to Nashville straight from a march for better working conditions in Washington D.C. on Thursday.
Conditions for nurses have been deteriorating for years, “but it was COVID that opened our eyes,” he said.
Vaught, 38, injected the paralyzing drug vecuronium instead of the sedative Versed into 75-year-old Charlene Murphey on Dec. 26, 2017. Vaught admitted making several errors that led to the fatal injection, but her defense attorney argued that systemic problems at Vanderbilt University Medical Center were at least partly to blame.
The state’s expert witness argued at trial that Vaught violated the standard of care expected of nurses. In addition to grabbing the wrong medicine, she failed to read the name of the drug, did not notice a red warning on the top of the medication, and did not stay with the patient to check for an adverse reaction, nurse legal consultant Donna Jones said.
Leanna Craft, a nurse educator at the neurological intensive care unit where Vaught worked, testified that it was common for nurses at that time to override the system in order to get drugs. The hospital had recently updated an electronic records system, which led to delays in retrieving medications. There was also no scanner in the imaging area for Vaught to scan the medication against the patient’s ID bracelet.
The jury found Vaught not guilty of reckless homicide. Criminally negligent homicide was a lesser offense included under the original charge.
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WESTON, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastweb, the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, today announces a new roster of their annual LGBTQ+ Community Scholarships & Internships for the LGBTQ+ student community and allies, totaling more than $120,000 in awards.
Scholarship applications are open to students in various STEM fields, Community Service and more to help them pay for their college education, as well as internship opportunities for those seeking to build real world experience. 2022 is the 27th year Fastweb is providing access to scholarship opportunities to college bound and existing college students.
For more information on how to find scholarship and internship opportunities, college options, and financial aid, please visit these Fastweb resources:
- Fastweb's Scholarship Directory for LGBTQ+ Students. New and large scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and students involved in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
- 10 Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Colleges. Highlight of ten LGBTQ+ institutions that focus on awareness and inclusivity.
- National Scholarship Directory. Organized directory that provides all students an efficient way to view scholarships by school year, major, state and more categories.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information to review the federal student aid process and a guide to filling out the FAFSA.
For more helpful free online resources, visit Fastweb.com or download the Fastweb app.
Fastweb, a top site in the Monster network, is the nation's recognized leader in helping students pay for school, by providing scholarship and financial aid information, as well as information on jobs and internships. As the oldest and most popular free online scholarship matching service, one out of three college-bound seniors use the site and more than 50 million users have benefitted from Fastweb's information and services. Fastweb lets students create personalized profiles that can be matched against its expansive databases of colleges and scholarships. To learn more about Fastweb, visit www.fastweb.com and follow Fastweb on social media for the latest on paying for school all year long: Twitter (at @PayingForSchool); Facebook; Instagram and Pinterest.
Monster is a global leader in connecting the right people to the right jobs. Every day, Monster aims to make every workplace happier and more productive by transforming the way employers find talent and candidates find careers. For 25 years, Monster has worked to transform the recruiting industry. Today, the company leverages innovative digital, social, and mobile solutions to enable employers and candidates to find the right fit.
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