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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Lone Star State is being lauded for its diversity, with a new report from WalletHub calling it the second most diverse state in the nation.
WalletHub has just released a new report looking at the most and least diverse states in the nation, comparing all 50 states across more than 10 different metrics measuring a state’s diversity-friendliness.
Texas received high marks in areas like religious diversity, industry diversity, linguistic diversity, and racial diversity. Other key metrics include:
Diversity in Texas (1=Most Diverse, 25=Avg.):
- 23rd – Income Diversity
- 9th – Educational-Attainment Diversity
- 4th – Racial & Ethnic Diversity
- 3rd – Linguistic Diversity
- 26th – Birthplace Diversity
- 1st – Industry Diversity*
- 20th – Occupational Diversity*
- 26th – Worker-Class Diversity*
- 29th – Marital-Status Diversity
- 5th – Household-Size Diversity
- 6th – Religious Diversity
*Includes civilian employed population aged 16 and older
The 10 most diverse states in the nation are as follows:
- California
- Texas
- Hawaii
- New Jersey
- New York
- New Mexico
- Florida
- Maryland
- Nevada
- Arizona
For the full report, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-is-the-second-most-diverse-state-in-america-new-study-says/ | 2022-09-14T15:18:36Z |
ROME (AP) — Premier Mario Draghi insisted Tuesday his government was able to keep working despite tensions with the 5-Star Movement, but he warned that it can’t function if coalition members make ultimatums.
Draghi briefed reporters after meeting with unions on the government’s latest efforts to mitigate the effects of soaring inflation and high energy costs on workers, families and industries.
The meeting came after 5-Star lawmakers abstained from voting on a government measure in the lower Chamber of Deputies on Monday, in a sign of a lack of support that prompted Draghi to go huddle with the Italian president. The measure comes before the Senate on Thursday, and questions abound about whether the 5-Stars will abstain in the upper chamber as well.
Draghi stressed: “I have said there is no government without the 5-Stars, and I have said there is no Draghi government other than the current one.”
The 5-Star leadership has been complaining for weeks about government priorities, demanding more generous financial relief for families and businesses slammed by high energy costs and continued funding of a guaranteed monthly salary for those unable to find work.
Draghi said the current government of national unity, which includes parties from the right, left and the populist 5-Stars, had handled the 5-Star “fibrillations” well and was able to still do its work and get things done.
“These fibrillations are important because they concern the existence of the government, but they become more important if the government, even if while existing, can’t do it’s work,” he said. He warned against any further threats down the line, insisting that “a government doesn’t work with ultimatums.”
The 5-Stars Movement, which was the biggest party in Parliament after the 2018 election, has seen its influence wane in the ensuing years amid poor showings in local and administrative elections, as well as expulsions and defections among lawmakers in Parliament. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/italys-draghi-warns-5-stars-against-political-ultimatums/ | 2022-07-12T21:06:11Z |
- Completed 50 resource expansion and infill diamond drill holes at Lemhi totaling 12,168 metres;
- Lehmi drill program designed to extend the known mineralization, typically consisting of high-grade lenses within a broad lower grade zone;
- Five additional diamond drill holes completed at the Beauty zone totaling 721 metres;
- Engaged Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc., a tier 1 engineering firm to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") specific to the Lemhi Gold Deposit;
- Secured a reverse circulation ("RC") drill from Specialized Drilling Corp. to complete a Phase III - 6000 metre resource expansion and classification drill program at the Lemhi Gold Deposit with some additional drilling at the Beauty zone; and
- Completed quarterly surface and groundwater water sampling and flow measurements.
Toronto Venture Stock Exchange: FMAN
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Freeman Gold Corp. (TSXV: FMAN) (OTCQX: FMANF) (FSE: 3WU) ("Freeman" or the "Company") is pleased to report it has successfully completed the Phase II diamond drill program consisting of 12,168 metres in 50 holes as part of a resource expansion program at its 100% owned Lemhi Gold Deposit, Idaho, USA. A total of 46 of these drill holes were designed to test mineralization on strike to the east and west of the known deposit (expansion holes) and four were infill holes in known areas to improve the resource confidence in zones where only historical drill holes exist. An additional five holes totaling 721 metres were drilled at the newly discovered Beauty zone (see Figure 1).
The expansion holes ranged from 40 to 90 metres to the east or west of existing drilling where gold mineralization was intersected. These particular areas were previously modelled as unmineralized due to lack of drill density in the initial maiden mineral resource estimate ("MRE"). The current MRE comprises an Indicated Mineral Resource of 22.94 million tonnes at 1.02 g/t Au for 749,800 oz of gold, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 7.68 million tonnes at 1.01 g/t Au for 250,300 oz of gold (refer to press release dated July 8, 2021). The MRE covers a surface area of 400 by 500 metres and extends down to a depth of 180 metres below surface. The resource expansion holes that form the bulk of the current Phase II drill program are designed to extend this current resource both along strike and at depth.
Paul Matysek, Executive Chairman, commented, "The diamond drilling program was designed to confirm the continuity and increase the size of the Lemhi Gold Deposit. The planned drill holes stepped out up to 90 metres along strike, adding approximately 20% to the known mineralized strike length. Intersecting gold mineralization in these areas will have a direct impact on increasing the in-pit gold resource. Furthermore, many of these zones that have been drilled lie within the ultimate pit shell, meaning any ounces that are added in these zones will be accretive to the overall resource."
As of August 31, 2022, a total of 50 new drill holes have been completed at Lemhi for a total of 12,168 metres. These holes have been primarily designed to test on strike extensions of the known resource as well as infill in certain parts of the gold deposit. In particular, the drill program has focused on areas currently modelled as pit waste due to a lack of drill data. All ounces added in these areas, even if close to the cut-off grade, will add value to the project as they come from zones in the resource shell that would result in an upgrade to resources. An additional 25 holes or approximately 5,000 metres have been planned as part of the Phase 3 RC drill program.
Currently 45 drill holes from the project have been logged, sampled and sent to the laboratory. It is estimated that samples for all 50 holes will be at the laboratory by the end of month and analytical results are presently pending for many of the holes. It is anticipated that the complete set of analytical results will be received by the end of Q4.
All drill core samples are sent to ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division), an independent and fully accredited laboratory (ISO 9001:2008) for analysis for gold by Fire Assay and multi-element Induction Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (select drill holes), in Vancouer, Canada. Freeman has a regimented Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/QC) program where at least 10% duplicates, blanks and standards are inserted into each sample shipment. The Company also collects RQ and SG and full geological logging.
Freeman Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the development of its 100% owned Lemhi Gold property (the "Project"). The Project comprises 30 square kilometres of highly prospective land, hosting a near-surface oxide gold resource. The pit constrained National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43- 101") compliant mineral resource estimate is comprised of 749,800 oz gold ("Au") at 1.02 grams per tonne ("g/t") in 22.94 million tonnes (Indicated) and 250,300 oz Au at 1.01 g/t Au in 7.83 million tonnes (Inferred). See the NI 43-101 technical report titled "Maiden Resource Technical Report for the Lemhi Gold Project, Lemhi County, Idaho, USA" with an effective date of June 1, 2021, and signing date of July 30, 2021, as prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd. and F. Wright Consulting Inc. available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The Company is focused on growing and advancing the Project towards a production decision. The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer, P.Geo., VP Exploration of the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43- 101.
On Behalf of the Company
William Randall
President and Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward‐looking information or statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, which may include, but are not limited to statements relating to further exploration and the Company's future business plans. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company's views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. The reader is urged to refer to the Company's reports, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators' System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking information, except as required by law.
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Drives Blended Rent Spreads of 4.1%
Grows Occupancy by 170 Basis Points to 94.9%
Raises Midpoint of Guidance
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leading owner and operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, today reported financial results and operating metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
"Our results for the first half of 2022 demonstrate the continued achievement of our strategic priorities: accelerating leasing, commercializing marketing and reshaping operations at Tanger's open-air shopping destinations," said Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer. "With a focus on delivering continued NOI growth, we are executing permanent leases with solid rent spreads, growing our occupancy and lengthening lease terms. This leasing momentum and sustained traffic levels reflect retailers' enthusiasm to be located in our centers and consumers recognizing the value that can be found at Tanger."
Mr. Yalof continued, "We continue to pursue opportunities to generate new revenue streams and unlock additional value in our portfolio. In May, we broke ground on our 37th shopping center in Nashville, and we recently announced our strategic partnership at Tanger Outlets Palm Beach, which is the 38th center in our portfolio. We are committed to delivering long-term growth for Tanger shareholders and are well-positioned to do so supported by our strong balance sheet and liquidity."
Second Quarter Results
- Net income available to common shareholders was $0.19 per share, or $19.7 million, compared to $0.02 per share, or $2.3 million, for the prior year period. The prior year period included a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $14.0 million, or $0.13 per share.
- Funds From Operations ("FFO") available to common shareholders was $0.45 per share, or $48.8 million, compared to $0.30 per share, or $32.4 million, for the prior year period.
- Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO") available to common shareholders was $0.45 per share, or $48.8 million, compared to $0.43 per share, or $46.3 million, for the prior year period. Core FFO for the second quarter of 2022 excludes general and administrative expense of $2.4 million, or approximately $0.02 per share, related to certain executive severance costs, offset by a gain on sale of the corporate aircraft of $2.4 million, or approximately $0.02 per share. Core FFO in the second quarter of 2021 excludes the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above. The Company does not consider these items indicative of its ongoing operating performance.
Year-to-Date Results
- Net income available to common shareholders was $0.38 per share, or $40.0 million, compared to $0.06 per share, or $6.2 million, for the prior year period. The prior year period included the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above.
- FFO available to common shareholders was $0.90 per share, or $98.2 million, compared to $0.68 per share, or $70.6 million, for the prior year period.
- Core FFO available to common shareholders was $0.90 per share, or $98.3 million, compared to $0.84 per share, or $86.9 million, for the prior year period. Core FFO for the first half of 2022 excludes the general and administrative expense and gain on sale of the corporate aircraft discussed above. Core FFO for the first half of 2021 excludes the loss on the early extinguishment of debt discussed above and general and administrative expense of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per share, for compensation costs related to a voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance costs. The Company does not consider these items indicative of its ongoing operating performance.
FFO and Core FFO are widely accepted supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used in the real estate industry to measure and compare the operating performance of real estate companies. Complete reconciliations containing adjustments from GAAP net income to FFO and Core FFO, if applicable, are included in this release. Per share amounts for net income, FFO and Core FFO are on a diluted basis.
Operating Metrics
Key portfolio results for the total portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, were as follows:
- Occupancy was 94.9% on June 30, 2022, compared to 94.3% on March 31, 2022 and 93.2% on June 30, 2021
- Average tenant sales productivity grew to $450 per square foot for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 from $423 per square foot for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of 6.4% for both the total portfolio and on a same center basis
- Lease termination fees totaled $35,000 for the second quarter of 2022 and $2.7 million for the first half of 2022, compared to $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2021 and $1.4 million for the first half of 2021
- Same center net operating income ("Same Center NOI") increased 5.1% to $79.8 million for the second quarter of 2022 from $75.9 million for the second quarter of 2021 and increased 7.4% to $158.0 million for the first half of 2022 from $147.1 million for the first half of 2021, driven by growth in occupancy and rental rates in 2022. Same Center NOI for the second quarter and first half of 2022 was also impacted by the reversal of revenue reserves (excluding straight-line rents) of approximately $0.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, compared to $0.7 million and $2.4 million in the second quarter and first half of 2021, respectively. In addition, during the second quarter and first half of 2022, the Company recognized a straight-line rent reserve reversal (which does not impact Same Center NOI) of approximately $1.3 million
Same Center NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance. A complete definition of Same Center NOI and a reconciliation to the nearest comparable GAAP measure is included in this release.
Development and Management Activity
In May 2022, Tanger broke ground on its 37th center in Nashville, TN. The center, which will be approximately 290,000 square feet, is expected to be completed in the fall of 2023 at an estimated total cost of $135 million to $145 million with a projected stabilized yield of 7.0% to 7.5%. Through June 30, 2022, Tanger had incurred costs of $18.3 million associated with this development.
In August 2022, Tanger announced a strategic partnership with Clarion Partners at Palm Beach Outlets in West Palm Beach, Florida. Effective July 28, 2022, Tanger assumed marketing, leasing and property management responsibilities at the 455,000 square foot property, which has been rebranded as Tanger Outlets Palm Beach and is the 38th center in Tanger's portfolio.
Leasing Activity
As of July 31, 2022, Tanger had renewals executed or in process for 66.4% of total portfolio space (including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures) scheduled to expire during 2022 compared to 59.8% of expiring 2021 space as of July 31, 2021.
The following key leasing metrics are presented for the total domestic portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of domestic unconsolidated joint ventures.
- Total renewed or re-tenanted leases (including leases for both comparable and non-comparable space) executed during the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 included 345 leases, totaling over 1.7 million square feet
- Blended average rental rates increased 4.1% on a cash basis for all comparable renewals and re-tenanted leases that were executed during the twelve months ended June 30, 2022, representing a sequential improvement of 280 basis points. Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space)
Dividend
In July 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on August 15, 2022 to holders of record on July 29, 2022.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The following balance sheet and liquidity metrics are presented for the total portfolio, including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures. As of June 30, 2022:
- Weighted average interest rate was 3.2% and weighted average term to maturity of outstanding debt, including extension options, was approximately 5.1 years
- Approximately 88% of the total portfolio's square footage was unencumbered by mortgages
- Interest coverage ratio (calculated as Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate ("Adjusted EBITDAre") divided by interest expense) was 4.8x times for the first half of 2022 and 4.7x for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022
- Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre (calculated as net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDAre) improved to 5.3x for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 from 5.5x for the year ended December 31, 2021
- Total outstanding floating rate debt was approximately $107.9 million (principal), representing approximately 7% of total debt outstanding and 4% of total enterprise value
- Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") payout ratio was 42% for the first half of 2022
Adjusted EBITDAre, Net debt and FAD are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures of operating performance. Definitions of Adjusted EBITDAre, Net debt and FAD and reconciliations to the nearest comparable GAAP measures are included in this release.
Guidance for 2022
Based on the Company's internal budgeting process and its view on current market conditions, management currently believes the Company's net income and FFO per share for 2022 will be as follows:
Tanger's estimates reflect the following key assumptions:
- Same Center NOI growth for total portfolio (including the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures) between 3.0% and 4.5%
- General and administrative expense, excluding executive severance costs, of between $69 million and $72 million. The year-over-year growth in general and administrative expense reflects Tanger's continued investments in building the team and technology critical to executing its core strategies of reshaping operations, accelerating leasing and growing commercial strategy through digital transformation
- 2022 weighted average diluted common shares of approximately 105.0 million for earnings per share and 110.0 million for FFO and Core FFO per share
- Combined annual recurring capital expenditures and second generation tenant allowances of approximately $45 million to $55 million
- Does not include the impact of the acquisition or sale of any outparcels, properties or joint venture interests, or any additional financing activity
Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call
Tanger will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 results for analysts, investors and other interested parties on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, listeners should dial 1-877-605-1702. Alternatively, a live audio webcast of this call will be available to the public on Tanger's Investor Relations website, investors.tangeroutlets.com. A telephone replay of the call will be available from August 9, 2022 at approximately 11:30 a.m. through August 23, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. by dialing 1-877-660-6853, replay access code #13730784. An online archive of the webcast will also be available through August 23, 2022.
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns (or has an ownership interest in) and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers with an additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. Tanger is furnishing a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that includes a supplemental information package for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "will," "forecast" or similar expressions, and include the Company's expectations regarding future financial results and assumptions underlying that guidance, long-term growth, trends in retail traffic and tenant revenues, development initiatives and strategic partnerships, renewal trends, new revenue streams, its strategy and value proposition to retailers, uses of capital, liquidity, dividend payments and cash flows.
You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements. Important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic conditions, including rising interest rates and inflation, on our tenants and on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and compliance with debt covenants; our inability to develop new outlet centers or expand existing outlet centers successfully; risks related to the economic performance and market value of our outlet centers; the relative illiquidity of real property investments; impairment charges affecting our properties; our dispositions of assets may not achieve anticipated results; competition for the acquisition and development of outlet centers, and our inability to complete outlet centers we have identified; environmental regulations affecting our business; risks associated with possible terrorist activity or other acts or threats of violence and threats to public safety; our dependence on rental income from real property; our dependence on the results of operations of our retailers and their bankruptcy, early termination or closing could adversely affect us; the fact that certain of our properties are subject to ownership interests held by third parties, whose interests may conflict with ours; risks related to climate change; costs associated with the increased focus on environmental, sustainability and social initiatives; risks related to uninsured losses; the risk that consumer, travel, shopping and spending habits may change; risks associated with our Canadian investments; risks associated with attracting and retaining key personnel; risks associated with debt financing; risks associated with our guarantees of debt for, or other support we may provide to, joint venture properties; the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging arrangements; uncertainty relating to the potential phasing out of LIBOR; our potential failure to qualify as a REIT; our legal obligation to make distributions to our shareholders; legislative or regulatory actions that could adversely affect our shareholders, including the recent changes in the U.S. federal income taxation of U.S. businesses; our dependence on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet our financial obligations, including dividends; the risk of a cyber-attack or an act of cyber-terrorism and other important factors set forth under Item 1A - "Risk Factors" in the Company's and the Operating Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as may be updated or supplemented in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's other filings with the SEC. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to refer to any further disclosures the Company makes or related subjects in the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K that the Company files with the SEC.
NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTAL MEASURES
Funds From Operations
Funds From Operations ("FFO") is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), of which we are a member. In December 2018, NAREIT issued "NAREIT Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement" which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).
We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. NAREIT has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.
FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
- FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.
Core FFO
If applicable, we present Core Funds From Operations ("Core FFO") as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management's performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management's performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.
Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:
- Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
- Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.
Funds Available for Distribution
Funds Available for Distribution ("FAD") is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as FFO, excluding corporate depreciation, amortization of finance costs, amortization of net debt discount (premium), amortization of equity-based compensation, straight-line rent amounts, market rent amounts, second generation tenant allowances and lease incentives, recurring capital improvement expenditures, and our share of the items listed above for our unconsolidated joint ventures. Investors, analysts and the Company utilize FAD as an indicator of common dividend potential. The FAD payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FAD, facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs.
We believe that net income (loss) is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to FAD. FAD does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity or our ability to make distributions. Other companies in our industry may calculate FAD differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center Net Operating Income
We present portfolio net operating income ("Portfolio NOI") and same center net operating income ("Same Center NOI") as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods. We present Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI on both a consolidated and total portfolio, including pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, basis.
We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.
Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre
We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") as adjusted for items described below ("Adjusted EBITDA"), EBITDA for Real Estate ("EBITDAre") and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance, gain on sale of non-real estate asset, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.
We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by NAREIT, which is defined as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.
Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, net, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance, gain on sale of non-real estate asset, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.
We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company's existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company's operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company's real estate between periods.
Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:
- They do not reflect our interest expense;
- They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;
- Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and
- Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.
Net Debt
We define Net Debt as Total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents and present this metric for both the consolidated portfolio and for the total portfolio, including the consolidated portfolio and the Company's pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures. Net debt is a component of the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which is defined as Net debt for the respective portfolio divided by Adjusted EBITDA (consolidated portfolio) or Adjusted EBITDAre (total portfolio at pro rata share). We use the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA and the Net debt to Adjusted EBITDAre ratios to evaluate the Company's leverage. We believe this measure is an important indicator of the Company's ability to service its long-term debt obligations.
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MANILA, Philippines, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Capital Venture Holdings, Inc. (917Ventures), the corporate venture builder of top Philippine digital solutions platform Globe Telecom, has partnered with AC Ventures, a subsidiary of Filipino conglomerate Ayala Corp. (Ayala), to explore business opportunities and grow its ecosystem.
AC Ventures is the conglomerate's platform for its investments in adjacent businesses that are complementary to its existing portfolio as well as in emerging trends and innovative businesses.
Under the arrangement, AC Ventures will participate in funding the research, development, and launch of 917Ventures' new business ventures.
"We are very excited to work with AC Ventures. We can leverage the ecosystem and network advantage that they provide to solve the pain points of consumers and businesses. Through digital solutions, we can help pave the way and deliver indelible value to the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region," said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures.
"The accelerated growth of digital adoption has become ingrained in many Filipinos who have quickly transitioned how they work, study, play, and access basic services. Ayala intends to participate in this multi-decade transformation by contributing to the research and development and incubation of disruptive solutions across different consumer touchpoints in our portfolio. With its strong track record of developing startups to achieve scale and profitability, we believe that 917Ventures is the natural vehicle for Ayala's digital ventures," said Alberto de Larrazabal, Ayala's Chief Finance Officer and AC Ventures' President and CEO.
917Ventures has successfully spun-off 9 new companies since its inception in 2019, including HealthNow and PureGo to name a few. This is attributed to the fact that Globe Telecom has unlocked its unique advantages of data and customer base, distribution points, enterprise partners, marketing and execution capability, and capital.
The partnership with AC Ventures hopes to further accelerate both the quantity and quality of its future companies as the unique advantages now encompass the broader Ayala group, including real estate, banking, power, healthcare, and logistics.
917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, is a corporate venture builder that "ideates, launches, accelerates, and scales new business ideas". Some of the companies under its portfolio are telehealth service platform KonsultaMD, digital and mobile advertising agency AdSpark, and Mynt, the Philippines' #1 digital financial solutions provider and the company behind the popular GCash payment services app.
To know more about 917Ventures, visit https://917ventures.com/.
About 917Ventures
917Ventures is the Philippines' largest corporate venture builder that ideates, launches, accelerates, and scales new businesses that have the potential to grow. Delivering indelible value to the Philippines and beyond, 917Ventures leverages the rich asset base of the Globe Group and Ayala Corporation. 917Ventures' portfolio companies include some of the country's distinguished tech solutions, including double unicorn GCash, telehealth provider KonsultaMD, and digital health platform HealthNow.
About AC Ventures
AC Ventures is Ayala's platform for strategic investments in digital ventures and other emerging trends.Through AC Ventures, Ayala intends to embrace disruptive business models and technologies that enable Ayala's existing business units or lead to promising new business verticals.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based entrepreneur Kunbi Tinuoye's new initiative to support minority founders has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Techstars Foundation: Accelerate Equity cohort.
Officially launched this year, Geekz Ventures is a 10-week virtual program for Black and Latinx founders launching their first tech-enabled startup. The pre-accelerator is industry agnostic; however, the focus is on media, connectivity, entertainment, and mobile technology. The call for applicants is now open.
The aim is to provide access to community, curriculum, training, resources, and coaching to help founders refine their ideas, get their first paying customers, and gain a better understanding of the investment landscape.
The non-profit won a spot on the Techstars program last month. The Foundation's mission is to develop and empower underestimated entrepreneurs through programs, grantmaking, and meaningful access to the Techstars network.
"We are thrilled to be part of the Techstars family," said Geekz Ventures founder Kunbi Tinuoye. "In joining the network, we hope to further develop our programming, make meaningful connections, and focus on fundraising strategies to help us support our community."
"We want to work with ambitious founders at the start of their journey to help them develop their ideas and get a better understanding of what it takes to run a successful business," she added. "Our goal is to diversify the tech ecosystem from the ground up."
"We have verified that Geekz Ventures is a highly qualified organization that we would like to support," said Angela Madura, director of the Techstars Foundation. "The Techstars Foundation is a social impact program of Techstars. Our purpose is to make entrepreneurship accessible and inclusive in partnership with our global community of entrepreneurial support organizations by providing capital, programs, and access to the Techstars network.
Geekz Ventures is one of four participants in the Accelerate Equity cohort. The team is actively fundraising to build out their inaugural cohort which will kick off in Q1, 2023. The Techstars Foundation will match 20% of all donations to Geekz Ventures.
"I am passionate about putting money into the hands of minority founders because mentorship simply isn't enough," said Geekz Ventures founder, Tinuoye, who is also the chief exec of award-winning digital news platform UrbanGeekz. "Our goal is to give all the founders equity-free microgrants to send a message that we truly believe in their work. We do not take any equity from founders to participate in our program."
The team has curated a group of heavyweight industry experts to work side-by-side with the cohort founders. Mentors and Coaches include Mandela Schumacher-Hodge Dixon, CEO of All Raise; Terry (Kojo) Oppong, Creator Manager at LinkedIn; Jon Gosier, founder and CEO at FilmHedge; Kathryn O'Day; partner at Atlanta Ventures, and Gary Stewart, founder and CEO of FounderTribes, among others.
Nominated for the Techstars program by Finance Savvy CEO Marguerite Pressley Davis, Davis says "I'm so excited to support the Geekz Ventures initiative. Once again it shows Kunbi's commitment to making a measurable impact in the community."
At the end of the cohort, the goal is for participants to scale their business, get or spot in an accelerator program, secure early-stage funding, or simply work towards running a sustainable and scalable business that generates reoccurring revenue.
An earlier iteration of Geekz Ventures was selected to participate in Resource, a Village Capital and Black Innovation Alliance program that supports ecosystem leaders who support minority entrepreneurs. "Having the support of BIA and Village Capital was the impetus we needed to kick off this initiative," said Tinuoye.
Interested? Then apply here before the November 30, 2022, deadline. Not a founder? Those looking to support can donate here. The Techstars Foundation will match donations by 20%. Want to get in touch? Contact us here.
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‘We’re done’: A&M’s Fisher fires back at ‘narcissist’ Saban
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” Thursday after the Alabama coach accused the Souheastern Conference rival Aggies of using name, image and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes.
Less than 24 hours after Saban said Texas A&M was essentially “buying” players, Fisher called an impromptu news conference in College Station, Texas, and did not hold back in blasting college football’s most accomplished coach, who is also his former boss when the two were at LSU.
“First of all, I’d like to say it’s a shame that we have to do this. It’s really despicable,” Fisher said in a session that lasted about 10 minutes. “We never bought anybody, no rules are broken. Nothing was done wrong.”
Texas A&M had the consensus No. 1 recruiting class in the country for 2022 after beating Alabama during the regular season. The Tide’s class was No. 2.
The Crimson Tide lost to the Aggies last season, but went on to win the Southeastern Conference and play for the national title. The Aggies finished 8-4 in their fourth season under Fisher, who, like Saban, is among the highest-paid coaches in the game.
“It’s despicable that a reputable head coach can come out and say this when he doesn’t get his way or things don’t go his way,” Fisher said. “The narcissist in him doesn’t allow those things to happen —- it’s ridiculous — when when he’s not on top. And the parity in college football he’s been talking about. Go talk to coaches who have coached for him. You’ll find out all the parody. Go dig into wherever he’s been.”
While speaking at an event in Birmingham, Alabama, Saban said some schools were spending “tons of money to get players.”
“You read about it, you know who they are,” Saban said Wednesday. “We were second in recruiting last year. A&M was first. A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image and likeness. We didn’t buy one player. But I don’t know if we’re going to be able to sustain that in the future, because more and more people are doing it. It’s tough.”
Fisher was an assistant under Saban in the early 2000s at LSU, working as offensive coordinator on the Tigers’ 2003 national title team. That relationship is now badly damaged.
“We’re done,” Fisher said, adding Saban reached out by phone but he did not take the call. “He showed you who he is. He’s the greatest ever, huh? When you got all the advantages, it’s easy.
“There’s a reason I ain’t went back and worked for him, with opportunities. I don’t want to be associated with him,” Fisher added.
He said Saban’s comments were insulting to Texas A&M and the families of the players who signed with the Aggies.
“Some people think they’re God,” Fisher said. “Go dig into how God did His deal. You may find out about a guy, a lot of things you don’t want to know. We build him up to be this czar of football. Go dig into his past or anybody who’s ever coached with him. You can find out anything you want to find out what he does and how he does it.”
Texas A&M plays at Alabama on Oct. 8. The Southeastern Conference holds its spring meetings in Florida the week after Memorial Day, with all football coaches and athletic directors gathering, along with Commissioner Greg Sankey. The event has not been held in person for the last two years.
The 56-year-old Fisher won a national championship in 2013 as head coach at Florida State before receiving a 10-year contract for $75 million to leave Tallahassee and coach Texas A&M in 2017.
“I don’t cheat. I don’t lie. If you did my old man slapped me across the face. Maybe someone should have slapped him (Saban),” Fisher said.
The NCAA lifted most of its rules barring athletes from earning money from sponsorship and endorsement deals last July, but there are concerns among many in college sports that NIL deals are being used to as recruiting inducements and de facto pay-for-play. Last week, the NCAA issued guidance to Division I members to clarify its rules against boosters being involved in recruiting.
This is the second time this year Fisher has publicly defended his program after signing one the highest-rated recruiting classes in the history of rankings.
In February, Fisher went off on competitors who were pushing rumors that Texas A&M had spent $30 million on NIL deals to land its star-studded recruiting class.
“Clown acts,” Fisher said then. “Multiple coaches in our league.”
On Wednesday night, the 70-year-old Saban, who has won six national championships, was more targeted in his critique of the current state of college football then he has been in the past.
Saban also mentioned Jackson State and Miami in his remarks.
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, an NFL Hall of Famer, landed one of the top recruits in the country in cornerback Travis Hunter, who had been committed to Florida State until a signing day flip in December.
Sanders has denied Jackson State made any impermissible offers to Hunter to get him to sign with the historically black college that competes in the second tier of Division I football.
“You best believe I will address that LIE Coach SABAN told tomorrow,” Sanders tweeted Wednesday night. “We as a PEOPLE don’t have to pay our PEOPLE to play with our PEOPLE.”
Hunter also chimed in on social media Thursday.
“I got A mil? But my mom still stay in a 3 bed room house with five kids,” he tweeted.
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Powerful hair dryer meets versatile multi-styling tool to style while you dry – with no heat damage and for all hair types
NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Because every hair type deserves to be cared for and celebrated, Shark Beauty™, a part of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (HKEX: 1691.HK) is expanding its presence in the hair care category with today's announcement of the Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System – a powerful, fast, versatile hair drying and multi-styling tool. An estimated 65 percent of the U.S. population has curly, coily or wavy hair, but the hair stylers currently available don't offer what this majority needs. Tested rigorously with diverse stylists, consumers and influencers, the Shark FlexStyle™ was created by and for all hair types and skillsets.
This announcement comes as Shark Beauty™ embarks on a mission to champion and celebrate hair diversity through the company's first global brand campaign, For All Hairkind™. The campaign will spotlight all hair types and the unique stories they tell, with the goal of helping consumers embrace their hair – regardless of length, color, thickness or texture – and explore its possibilities without compromising on hair health.
"Our hair stories are as personal and distinctive as our hair itself," says Bill Davaris, Chief Marketing Officer at SharkNinja. "For All Hairkind™ celebrates all hair types and is a true testament to the power of Shark's innovative technology in promoting inclusion."
The 30-second For All Hairkind™ spot will go live in early Q4, accompanied by digital and social cuts showcasing how the product delivers an incredible array of styles for any occasion, with no heat damage. Shark Beauty™ is investing in diverse partners at NBCu, including Telemundo, to promote stronger representation of all hair types in the media.
Shark Beauty™ Stands For All Hairkind™
Shark Beauty™ is introducing its Shark Beauty™ Collective with diverse celebrity stylists who have significant influence in the hair space: Glen Coco, Ursula Stephen and Dafne Evangelista. The stylists will represent all hair types – the diverse, the eclectic and the yet-to-be celebrated – and help consumers celebrate their hair through brand activations and social media content.
"I'm so excited to partner with Shark Beauty™ to help people of all skillsets and hair types look and feel their best," says celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco. "Shark FlexStyle™ is truly a game-changer for all textures, types and lengths of hair. Each of my clients is unique – and as a stylist, it's essential the tools I use reflect that."
Shark Beauty™ will bring the Shark Beauty™ Collective across the country and celebrate hair diversity at key consumer events and music's biggest cultural moments in markets that are passionate about beauty – from Los Angeles and Miami, to New York City and Las Vegas.
The stylists within the Shark Beauty™ Collective will weigh in on future product development to ensure Shark Beauty continues to deliver products that work for all hair types.
Embrace Your Hair with Shark FlexStyle™
With the Shark FlexStyle™, beauty lovers can easily rotate back and forth from a powerful hair dryer to a multi-styling tool with just a twist. Thanks to the product's blend of power and performance, consumers can dry wet hair and curl, volumize or smooth hair simultaneously for a quicker daily routine without any heat damage, whether they're prepping for date night or going out with friends.
Shark FlexStyle™ is compact and lightweight at just over 1.5 lbs. Product attachments across different configurations include 1.25" Auto-Wrap Curlers, a Styling Concentrator, an Oval Brush, a Paddle Brush and a Curl-Defining Diffuser. A wide tooth comb attachment for curly and coily hair types will be available later this year.
Shark FlexStyle™ is available for pre-sale starting today, August 24th, and will be available on SharkBeauty.com on September 6th for $269.99. Exclusively on SharkBeauty.com, consumers can choose any three stylers and build their own Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System for $249.99. The product will also be available at retailers including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's and Macy's, starting mid-September.
In the coming months, the Shark FlexStyle™ will become available for purchase in Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. As of Dec 31st, 2020, JS Global ranked number 3 among the small household appliance focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
About Shark Beauty™
Shark Beauty™ is an innovation leader in the personal care industry, creating powerful products with all hair types in mind, and never compromising on hair health. Shark Beauty™ is For All Hairkind™—we celebrate the diverse, the eclectic, and the yet-to-be celebrated hair, because all hair types are beautiful. Developed with consumer needs in mind, and designed for salon quality results, Shark Beauty™ products include the Shark HyperAIR™ and Shark FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System, available at SharkBeauty.com.
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DECATUR — The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 28 newly-trained Juvenile Correctional Officers recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets will join the ranks of other JCOs at secure facilities across the state.
“Our correctional officers ensure a safe and secure environment for rehabilitating justice-involved youth,” DJJ Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said in a news rlease. “Their duties require maturity, reliability and self-discipline. I am grateful for the commitment of these officers to DJJ and the youth we serve.”
Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training is a 240-hour comprehensive program that provides basic skills training in security practices and procedures. To complete the program, a cadet must meet established standards on written examinations that evaluate cognitive knowledge and performance-oriented studies.
The graduates have been assigned to 13 secure facilities across the state in Augusta-Richmond, Baldwin, Chatham, Clayton, Cobb, Crisp, DeKalb, Fulton, Hall and Rockdale counties. Here is a list of members of BJCOT Class #254 and their hometowns:
1. MiYako Ardister — Elberton
2. Brianna Baker — Atlanta
3. McKenzie Bell — College Park
4. Regina Brooks — Columbus
5. Josona Marthea-Burks — Decatur
6. Devin Carter — Decatur
7. Breanna Cook —Freeport, N.Y.
8. LeKiesha Dudley — Valdosta
9. Gregory Evans — Atlanta
10. Jasmine Fordham — Milledgeville
11. Carissa Gannuscio — Suffield, Conn.
12. Markoz Garcia — Dalton
13. Richard Gravitt — Fairmount
14. Dondre Hall — Augusta
15. Ashlee Harris — Columbus
16. Royce Harrod — Atlanta
17. Nica Hilyard — Dawson
18. Nashauwna Johnson — Moultrie
19. Kimberly Powell — Quitman
20. Pequeta Thomas — Atlanta
21. Summer Thompson — Hayti, Mo.
22. Samuel Vickery — Dalton
23. Sharonda Weaver — Lakeland, Fla.
24. Yorrick Johnson — Temecula, Calif.
25. Donovan Kingston — Detroit, Mich.
26. Quotisha Parker — Albany
27. Mekiyah Wright — Atlanta
28. Journee Jones — Thomasville
To learn more about career opportunities with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, contact the Office of Human Resources at (404) 294-3431 or apply online at www.djj.georgia.gov.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Stronghold Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 13, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) contracted suppliers, including MinerVa Semiconductor Corp., were reasonably likely to miss anticipated delivery quantities and deadlines; (2) due to strong demand and pre-sold supply of mining equipment in the industry, Stronghold would experience difficulties obtaining miners outside of confirmed purchase orders; (3) as a result of the foregoing, there was a significant risk that Stronghold could not expand its mining capacity as expected; (4) as a result, Stronghold would likely experience significant losses; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. you have until June 13, 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 Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. 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 SDIG lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/stronghold-digital-mining-inc-loss-submission-form?id=27273&from=4.
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Group1's Potassium Prussian White Cathode Materials for Potassium-ion batteries can sustainably bridge the emerging gap between lithium demand and supply
AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating Professor John Goodenough's 100th birthday, inventor of the Lithium-ion battery (LIB), Group1 today introduced itself as the world's first company to commercialize cathode materials for novel Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs).
As countries around the world transition away from fossil fuels, demand for high-quality batteries is spiking and lithium shortages are starting to emerge. Specifically, Group1 uses a machine learning-driven process to optimize its production of Potassium Prussian White (KPW) cathode materials for quick-charging, high-efficiency, and safer KIBs, which can be a sustainable and critical alternative to LIBs.
Based in Austin, Texas, Group1 is led by its three co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Alexander Girau, a YCombinator alumni who previously launched a successful battery materials company, Chief Science Officer Dr. Yakov Kutsovsky, former Chief Technology Officer of global specialty materials manufacturer Cabot Corporation, and Chief Product Officer, Dr. Leigang Xue, previously a post-doc researcher in the Goodenough Lab and KPW cathode materials' inventor.
"As our transition away from fossil fuels accelerates, the demand for Lithium-ion batteries is spiking quickly, and our lithium supplies will soon be incapable of meeting that demand. Group1 and Potassium-ion batteries can provide a viable alternative to bridge this supply gap," said CEO of Group1 Alexander Girau. "We are proud to be the first company on the market commercializing Potassium Prussian White cathode materials to create safer, quickly charging, more efficient, and sustainable Potassium-ion batteries."
Group1's KPW cathode materials offer significant upside when compared to other non-LIB battery materials for multiple reasons. Industry adoption of Group1's KPW cathode materials will be accelerated because of the materials' fit with existing graphite anode materials, electrolytes, cell design, and manufacturing for LIBs. This means that LIB manufacturers do not need to change their existing infrastructure, as it can already be used to produce KIBs that are enabled by KPW cathode materials.
Unlike LIBs, raw materials used by Group1 to create KIBs are sustainable, in that they are widely available both in the United States and internationally. The potassium used in Group1's KPW cathode materials is 1,000 times more abundant in the earth than lithium, as well as 20 times more affordable. Group1 also uses other abundant minerals domestically, whereas, to produce LIBs, companies often must import rare earth minerals from overseas, such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
KIBs produced with Group1's KPW cathode materials will deliver safety benefits over LIBs based on the use of safer electrolytes and oxygen-free materials. Further, KIBs are more efficient and faster charging than LIBs, as potassium ions in electrolytes have a smaller size and higher mobility when compared to lithium ions.
To accelerate materials development and scale-up, Group1 deploys material informatics, combining high throughput experimentation and machine learning to reduce the time it takes to develop best-in-class KPW cathode materials in half. "Using a state-of-the-art materials informatics and scale-up platform that we built from the ground up, Group1 will continually expand our intellectual property portfolio and deliver best-in-class KPW materials to our customers," said Group1 CSO Dr. Yakov Kutsovsky.
Group1's Dr. Leigang Xue invented KPW cathode materials in 2017 at Professor Goodenough's laboratory at University of Texas at Austin, the source of nearly every significant battery innovation since 1980. In 2019, Professor Goodenough was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of LIBs. Group1 made its debut at Professor Goodenough's 100th birthday celebration on July 22 at the University of Texas at Austin, which it partners with.
Founded in Austin, Texas in 2021, Group1 is an engineered materials company focusing on the commercialization of Potassium-ion batteries, expanding beyond the limitations of Lithium-ion batteries while building on the best of Lithium-ion technologies. Group1 delivers world-class, commercial-scale materials by combining high-throughput synthesis and screening with machine learning-driven material informatics. Group1 is the first company to practically enable high-power, and long-cycling Potassium-ion batteries that can meet society's future growth needs.
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Grocer hiring 200 associates for roles in logistics, human resources, and transportation
Customers enjoy $15 off the first three orders with a digital coupon
MIAMI, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled by steady growth, The Kroger Co., America's largest grocery retailer, announced Kroger Delivery now serves customers in South Florida with the opening of a new spoke location in Miami. The 60,000-square-foot spoke facility, in collaboration with the Fulfillment Center in Groveland, FL, will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location that efficiently expands Kroger Delivery's ability to serve more customers.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kroger Delivery to Miami-Dade County as they expand their Florida footprint," said James Kohnstamm, Executive Vice President, Miami-Dade Beacon Council. "The 60,000 square-foot high-tech distribution center will bring 200 new jobs to Opa Locka and adjacent communities. This state-of-the-art facility is another example of how two of our key industries – trade and logistics, and technology – intersect to deliver, innovative seamless solutions that support business growth. The strength of our ecosystem coupled with the infrastructure to support the needs of on-demand grocery delivery make Miami-Dade a natural fit for Kroger's expanding ecommerce delivery service."
The facility will offer job opportunities with roles in logistics, human resources, and transportation to support the expansion in South Florida. As an industry leader, Kroger offers resources, benefits, and training, to help associates thrive. Individuals interested in more information can visit and apply at Jobs.Kroger.com.
"Kroger's new hub in Miami-Dade County is an innovative program that demonstrates how business leaders are leveraging technology to provide important services and job opportunities," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "Their eCommerce model to deliver fresh food at people's doors offers another great option for our community to stock up on the essentials during hurricane season. This will help to make sure they have what they need to keep their families fed and secure."
"We're thrilled to introduce customers to Kroger Delivery in South Florida," said Andrea Colby, eCommerce corporate affairs and communications manager. "We offer customers a more convenient option to access fresh food and grocery items. Kroger Delivery is an easy, seamless way to order groceries, have them arrive in refrigerated vans, delivered to your door by professional, uniformed associates all based on your demanding schedule."
Kroger Delivery Explained
This expansion represents an extension of a partnership between Kroger and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce. In 2018, the companies announced a collaboration to establish a delivery network that combines artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and automation in a bold new way, bringing first-of-its-kind technology to America. Through the hub-and-spoke delivery network, the organization now serves customers in Central Florida, Tampa, Jacksonville, and now South Florida, without traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
The delivery network relies on highly automated fulfillment centers. At the hub sites, more than 1,000 bots whizz around giant 3D grids, orchestrated by proprietary air-traffic control systems in the unlicensed spectrum. The grid, known as The Hive, contains totes with products and ready-to-deliver customer orders. As customers' orders near delivery times, the bots retrieve products from The Hive and are presented at pick stations for items to be sorted for delivery, a process governed by algorithms that ensures items are intelligently packed. For example, fragile items are placed on top, bags are evenly weighted, and each order is optimized to fit into the lowest number of bags, reducing plastic use.
After being packed, groceries are loaded into a refrigerated delivery van, which can store up to 20 orders. Powerful machine learning algorithms optimize delivery routes, considering factors like road conditions and optimal fuel efficiency. Drivers may travel up to 90 miles with orders from facilities to make deliveries.
Kroger currently operates customer fulfillment centers in Monroe, OH, Groveland, FL, Forest Park, GA (Atlanta) and Dallas, TX with additional customer fulfillment centers slated for California, Frederick, MD, Phoenix, AZ, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Romulus, MI (Detroit), Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC as well as South Florida and the Northeast.
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Former President and CEO of Sun-Maid to Lead Premier Private Label Snack Producer
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstone Foods, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label snacks in North America, announced today that Harry Overly has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2022. Overly joins Flagstone having most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun-Maid, a role he's held since 2017.
In addition to his role as CEO, Overly will serve as a member of the Flagstone Foods Board of Directors, which he joined in July 2022. He is an accomplished food industry leader recognized for his commercial leadership and ability to build collaborative teams. Overly's most recent experience at Sun-Maid provides particular insight into many of Flagstone's markets, supply chain and customers via the dried fruit category. Prior to leading Sun-Maid, he held roles across product development and innovation, marketing, and global operations for brands including Deoleo, BestSweet, Wrigley and Kraft. Overly is also intimately familiar with the snacks business, having previously served as Chief Customer Officer of TreeHouse Foods. Atlas Holdings acquired the snacks business from TreeHouse in 2019, establishing Flagstone Foods as a standalone company and category leader.
"Harry brings customer-centric experience to his leadership of Flagstone Foods. Over the course of his career, he has led both iconic brands and private label businesses, always with a focus on product innovation and manufacturing excellence," said Atlas Holdings Partner Michael Sher.
"We are delighted to have Harry at the helm of Flagstone and as an Atlas Operating Partner, further deepening our expertise in food manufacturing and distribution. His unparalleled understanding of the snacks category is critical as retailers consistently turn to Flagstone for continuous product innovation," said Atlas Holdings Partner Ed Fletcher.
"Flagstone Foods is trusted by the nation's premier retailers to provide the highest quality private label snacks and I am looking forward to joining their talented team. With a continued focus on sustainability and customer service, I hope to bring my deep experience in our core markets to lead Flagstone Foods into the future," said Harry Overly.
About Flagstone Foods
Flagstone Foods is a premier manufacturer of private label snack nuts, culinary nuts, trail mixes and other nut-based snacks servicing the nation's top retailers in the club, mass, grocery, drug, limited assortment and convenience channels. The company also manufactures ingredients for commercial use, provides contract manufacturing services to branded food companies and offers a wide array of value-added services including consumer insights, global sourcing and commodity advising and product development.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete Sports Management (CSM) and Range Sports have partnered to handle event management and distribution strategy for the Baylor vs. Gonzaga basketball game at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 2, 2022. The historic game, a rematch of the 2021 National Championship, will be the first ever to provide each eligible player on both teams the opportunity for name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation. Each eligible player who chooses to participate in licensing their NIL for this event will receive an equal payment to all other players who also participate as they contribute to the marketing, promotion, and sponsor activation around the game.
"The opportunity to collaborate with these schools and players is truly groundbreaking," said Lea Miller, President of CSM.
"We're working to find a media partner who believes in providing this generation of student athletes more opportunities as well as align with iconic powerhouse basketball brands Baylor and Gonzaga. Engaging the players to help activate the game broadcast sponsors is the future of college athletics," said Will Funk, President of Range Sports.
"This game will represent a terrific step forward for student-athletes and should be one of the most competitive games of the college basketball season," Baylor coach Scott Drew and Gonzaga coach Mark Few said in a joint statement.
The game will be played at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 2, 2022 in prime time.
About Range Sports
Range Sports, part of brand marketing, talent representation and cultural capital firm Range Media Partners works synergistically across Range's existing departments to produce live and on-demand original sports programming, manage and advise best in class sports talent, properties and IP, and invest in the future of sports content and distribution. Range Sports, in collaboration with Range Media Partners' Unscripted and Scripted entertainment departments, develops nonfiction projects, documentaries, and real-time series about the most compelling sports moments, stories, teams and athletes. Range Sports also advises properties for media rights sales , corporate/brand partnerships and consults for brands with regards to sports strategy and investment.
About Complete Sports Management
Complete Sports Management is an all-encompassing sports marketing agency whose core capabilities include the creation of sporting events, event management, sponsorship, hospitality packages and ticket promotions. A global brand; but, with a personal touch, Complete Sports Management is responsible for the creation of top-tier sporting events such as the Battle 4 Atlantis Basketball Tournament and College Football's first ever International FBS Bowl Game, The Bahamas Bowl.
In addition to annual events such as the Battle 4 Atlantis and The Bahamas Bowl, Complete Sports Management runs some of the most prestigious Collegiate Basketball and Football Foreign Tours all over the world. While the company's specialty is considered to be the Islands of the Bahamas, we can be seen in different countries on every continent annually.
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Which blanket ladder is best?
If you enjoy collecting blankets or quilts but don’t have a way to display them, a blanket ladder can help. Designed to look like a standard ladder, these convenient racks are functional and decorative. With one, you can store and organize blankets in the bathroom, bedroom or living room while adding to the space’s overall aesthetic. One of the best options available is the rustic 17 Stories 69.3-Inch Tall Wooden Blanket Ladder.
What to know before you buy a blanket ladder
Purpose
Sometimes called quilt ladders, blanket ladders are runged storage solutions that hold blankets, quilts, throws and similar items decoratively. They don’t take up a lot of floor space since most are meant to lean vertically against the wall. Some are even designed to mount on the wall.
These ladders make it easy to organize and access blankets, meaning you don’t have to rummage around in a drawer or closet when you need them. This is especially beneficial during colder months or when you have guests and need a quilt quickly.
Even if you don’t use the hanging blankets, you can still use a ladder to add depth to a room. A rustic one, for example, can complement a country home or room with a lot of wood furniture.
You can hang more than just blankets and quilts on a ladder. Other popular options include:
- Towels
- Scarves
- Slacks or jeans
- Long necklaces or earrings
- Books
Material
Most blanket ladders consist primarily of wood and metal.
- Wood: Wood is durable and smooth, but it can splinter if it’s not high quality. It has a more natural aesthetic than metal.
- Metal: Many ladders partly consist of alloy steel. The metal reinforces the ladder, so it can hold heavier fabrics without bending under the weight. It also goes well with modern or minimalistic themes.
Weight capacity
A standard blanket ladder can hold between 5 and 10 pounds on each rung. This means a single rung can easily support light to medium-weight quilts and smaller items. Ladders reinforced with metal can handle heavier blankets.
Unlike traditional ladders, these storage solutions are not made to support a person’s weight. This means, you should not climb or sit on one, even if it feels durable.
What to look for in a quality blanket ladder
Weight and dimensions
Every blanket ladder is different, but most fall within the following ranges for weight, height and width:
- Height: 4 to 8 feet
- Width: 1.5 to 2 feet
- Weight: 4 to 10 pounds
Before getting one, consider where you want to place the ladder and how much vertical space you have. Also, ask yourself if you plan to move it around as heavier options can be cumbersome.
If you plan to hang larger quilts or blankets on the ladder, you need one with a wider design. Even when folded properly, these items can take up a lot of horizontal space. And, if you don’t want the rungs to look crowded, a wider ladder is a good idea.
Also, whether you’re getting a wall-mounted ladder or a standing one, add an extra 6 inches or so on all sides. That way, you can ensure you have enough room to position it. This will also make it easier for you to grab any blankets or quilts you need from the rungs.
Rungs
Most blanket ladders have between four and six rungs, though some have more or fewer. Depending on the weight capacity, you could put multiple blankets on a single rung. Doing this could make it harder to organize them neatly, though.
Plus, if you have larger items, such as quilts, you might only be able to fit one on each rung. In that case, the number of rungs makes a difference in how functional the ladder is.
Consider the rung position, too. If they’re spaced too far apart, there could be unwanted gaps between the blankets or other hanging objects. But if they’re too close together, it can be harder to fit or retrieve certain things. Usually, the spacing is based on the overall height of the ladder. Taller ladders with fewer rungs have more space, while shorter ones with more rungs have less space.
Finally, some rungs are flat, while others are rounded. Sometimes, the top rung has a different design than the rest. The design is mostly for aesthetic purposes.
Design
Most blanket ladders come in the following colors:
- Light, medium or dark brown
- Light or dark gray
- White
- Black and white
- Metallic
The color helps determine the overall tone of the ladder. For example, white ones have a more modern look. Black ones, meanwhile, look sleeker and add a minimalistic vibe to the room.
In terms of shape, some ladders narrow at the top and widen at the base. Others are consistent throughout. Some have more rounded features, while others are boxier.
How much you can expect to spend on a blanket ladder
A small, simple one costs $30-$60 on average. More elegant or larger options can cost anywhere from $60-$200.
Blanket ladder FAQ
How can I keep the blanket ladder from sliding?
A. Some come with rubber feet or nonslip pads to keep them from sliding on the floor. Others have wall mounts to keep them in place. Alternatively, angle the ladder against a wall on a carpeted surface to prevent slipping.
What are some other ways to use a blanket ladder?
A. If you have a more complex one, you can get creative and put things like dried or fake flowers on the ladder for a more natural look. Or you can set decorative pieces, such as lanterns or paintings, on the rungs. You can also mount the ladder to a wall, turning it into more of a shelving unit. Doing this might make it impossible to hold quilts or blankets, though.
What’s the best blanket ladder to buy?
Top blanket ladder
17 Stories 69.3-Inch Tall Wooden Blanket Ladder
What you need to know: This rustic ladder is elegant and durable enough to hold heavier blankets, quilts and towels.
What you’ll love: Made from wood, each rung can hold up to 33 pounds. The ladder is tall and wide, so there’s no issue of crowding. There are also five rungs. The top rung has hooks you can use to mount the ladder on a wall.
What you should consider: You can see the screws up close.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top blanket ladder for the money
Honest Outfitters Blanket Ladder
What you need to know: This classic-looking ladder can stand vertically or be placed against a wall, depending on preference.
What you’ll love: Available in white, blue and gray, this option has a rustic aesthetic that complements nearly any space. It has five rungs and is large enough to hold small and medium-sized items.
What you should consider: Assembly is required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mercury Row 67-Inch Tall Metal Blanket Ladder
What you need to know: This metal ladder is small and minimalistic, making it a solid choice for those who want something simple and functional.
What you’ll love: Available in black or gold, this tall ladder has four rungs spaced differently. This makes it convenient for holding blankets, as well as smaller items such as scarves or hand towels.
What you should consider: Since it’s metal, it can scrape the wall if you’re not careful.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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UK economic growth slows, raising recession concerns
By DANICA KIRKA
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s economy grew at the slowest pace in a year during the first quarter as retailers and manufacturers were hurt by supply disruptions and higher prices. That’s raising concerns that the U.K. may be headed for a recession. The Office for National Statistics says gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity, rose 0.8% in the period, slowing from 1.3% in the previous quarter. Monthly estimates indicate GDP shrank by 0.1% in March. Paul Dales, chief U.K. economist at Capital Economics, says the figures “suggest the economy had less momentum than we thought even before the full hit from the cost of living crisis has been felt.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/12/uk-economic-growth-slows-raising-recession-concerns/ | 2022-05-12T09:45:50Z |
Follow the forest light trail and discover illuminated moments from the Wizarding World!
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a massively successful UK run, Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with Thinkwell, Unify and Fever, have announced that Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will make its US debut this year, beginning in Washington DC's metropolitan area. The breathtaking light trail will be open from October 2022 for Harry Potter fans of all ages to enjoy on the estate of Morven Park in Leesburg, VA. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Thursday, July 28, but fans who sign up for the waitlist will unlock exclusive access to secure tickets.
Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, mesmerizing lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their most favorite moments from the Forbidden Forest, encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, and Nifflers, and practice casting their very own spells.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is for the whole family and promises a wonderful time for fans of all ages, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the wizarding world in a whole new way. Visitors will also find a themed village at the end of the trail where they can enjoy delicious food and drink, as well as a gift shop with merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. An unforgettable evening lies ahead!
The outdoor experience was created by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell, and their partners Unify.
Ticket prices start from $25 for children and $36 for adults, and will be available on Fever's marketplace here. You can read more about the experience and sign up for the ticket waitlist at www.hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/leesburg.
Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros. iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King's Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world's best-loved brands. Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.
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Thinkwell Group is a global experience design and production agency with studios and offices in Los Angeles, Montréal, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi. For the past 20 years, Thinkwell's multi-disciplinary team has created compelling experiences for a wide range of clients and brands around the world. Thinkwell has extensive experience in the strategy, planning, design, and production of award-winning theme parks, brand & intellectual property attractions, events & spectaculars, museums & exhibits, expos, and live shows.
Unify Productions is a full service experience design and production agency, based in the UK. Our team has worked extensively across multiple disciplines of entertainment, from international sporting events, award winning festivals, global ceremonies, stadium touring and Expos. Unify works with global brands, rights holders and partners to realize world class guest experiences and entertainment formats.
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
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ATLANTA, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly two decades, Habitat for Humanity International and Lowe's have worked together to build and improve safe, decent, and healthy homes around the world. Today, Lowe's and Habitat announced a renewed focus of their partnership to support home repair and rehab projects undertaken by local Habitat for Humanity organizations across the U.S.
Lowe's is allocating $2.5 million this year to fund three new grants that will be used for home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes. This year, 100 local Habitat for Humanity organizations will complete 628 projects with the support of these grants, including 67 critical home repair projects, 276 home preservation projects, and 285 Housing Plus projects to provide aging in place solutions that help make homes safe and accessible.
"Supporting communities is in our DNA, and we thank Habitat for Humanity International for helping us create a positive impact across the country," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "We are committed to making homes better for all, and through this partnership we can make a difference to improve access to safe and affordable housing in our communities."
Studies show that across the U.S., access to quality, affordable home repair and modification services continues to be out of reach for low to moderate income households. With the support of these grants, local Habitat organizations will be able to further their efforts of helping homeowners and their families address critical health and safety issues in their homes.
"Lowe's has been an integral part of our efforts to help families build strength, stability and independence through shelter, as well as build more resilient communities," said Adrienne Goolsby, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada at Habitat for Humanity International. "We are excited to see the incredible impact Habitat affiliates will make with this funding and how they will help families and communities grow, thrive and prosper. We are so grateful for Lowe's continued support and partnership this year."
In the nearly 20 years since Lowe's and Habitat began their partnership in 2003, Lowe's has supported many of the global housing nonprofit's efforts, including the Women Build Program and Habitat's Neighborhood Revitalization program. Lowe's has also proudly supported Habitat's Cost of Home national advocacy campaign and sponsored local Habitat builds and employee volunteer days, in addition to providing affiliate grants and donated products. Lowe's commitment through 2022 will bring the company's total contributions to Habitat to more than $84 million.
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd..
Shareholders who purchased shares of FHS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased FHS American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) as a result, representations made in connection with the Company's initial public offering regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
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TAIPEI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwanese start-up Mbran Filtra, has been recognized as a 2022 CES Innovation Award Honoree for its world's smallest water filter. With the pandemic's end still nowhere in sight, outdoor activities such as hiking and camping have exploded in popularity, and now adventure seekers have a revolutionary product to help them access potable water anywhere. The start-up will be showcasing its technology at 2022 CES.
"Mbran Filtra's water filter is just the size of a person's thumb and weighs just 21 grams, allowing it to slip into any pocket and be used in a myriad of activities such as trail runs, mountain biking, hiking, camping, or any kind of travel exploration. It allows anyone access to safe drinking water virtually anywhere," says Dr. Hsu-Hsien Chang, CEO of Mbran Filtra.
Small footprint, big features
Mbran Filtra's water filter blocks out bacteria, microorganisms, and microplastics, which is considered a necessity for any filter and it can be used without any electricity, making it very convenient for traveling. And finally, it has a high flow rate of 1.2 liters per minute, giving its users plenty of drinking water in a fast and efficient manner.
Unique process
The innovation of this product lies in the manufacturing process, which Mbran Filtra says utilizes polyethersulfone polymer while building multifunctional properties or layers into the pore structure of the hollow fiber membrane. The membrane itself is available in different sizes (0.04 - 0.4 um), allowing it to be used in various applications.
Another unique feature is the filter's highly asymmetric pore structure. Compared to traditional filters with symmetric membranes, this design offers a higher dirt loading capacity, providing better filtration performance and higher flow rates.
With this design, the portable filter has been proven to block out bacteria such as E. Coli with up to 99.9% effectiveness, reducing the colony forming unit (CFU) levels per 100 milliliters from 5700 to less than 1 in a E.Coli test conducted by one of the world's leading testing and certification companies SGS.
The thumb-sized filter also has a total filtration capacity of up to 1,000 liters depending on water quality, giving its users a durable and reliable portable filter which they can use for a long time.
An eye towards sustainability
Aside from class-leading features, the portable filter also adheres to Mbran Filtra's commitment to sustainable manufacturing. It uses environmentally friendly solvents, non-toxic materials, and green manufacturing processes. The filter's long-life cycle also ensures that it has the least impact possible to the environment, and its indirect effect of reducing the use of bottled water means it's a product that boosts sustainability efforts.
About Mbran Filtra
Established in 2019 in Taiwan, Mbran Filtra focuses on the research, manufacture, and production of filtration materials and systems. It produces a broad range of microporous membranes for use in different industries, such as hydrophobic and hydrophilic membranes made from polyethersulfone (PES), polyamide (Nylon), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and polypropylene (PP), among others. Aside from supplying these membranes into existing filtration products and systems, Mbran Filtra also offers its own microfiltration membrane products through its asymmetrical pore structure technology.
For more information, please visit www.mbranfiltra.com
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ACG National Capital honors the best and brightest from the region's growth community
MCLEAN, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, ACG National Capital, the region's preeminent association for middle-market business leaders and dealmakers focused on driving growth, presented Corporate Growth Awards to the region's leading executives and business at their 20th Annual Corporate Growth Awards Gala in McLean, VA.
These prestigious awards recognize the most transformational deals, top executives, and fastest growing companies in what is one of the country's largest economies, and most active deal communities.
Corporate Growth Awards are presented to the executives, companies and deal teams that were individually selected by the chapter's Awards Committee from a long list of nominations for their accomplishments in crafting and executing on successful growth strategies.
Whether leveraging M&A transactions, or a strong commitment to organic growth, the companies and executives honored with Corporate Growth Awards represent the most successful in the National Capital Region's incredibly crowded and competitive business community.
"There are few business communities and economies in America that rival the National Capital region in size and deal activity," said Andy McEnroe, the 2022 Corporate Growth Awards Committee Chair and a Managing Director in the Defense and Government Services Investment Banking group at Raymond James. "While many companies have flourished in a rebounding, post-COVID economy, these executives, deals, and organizations stood alone as the most impressive in the past year. These are truly some of the most impressive organizations and individuals that we've honored in the storied, twenty-year history of these awards."
The winners of the 20th Annual Corporate Growth Awards are:
- Deal of the Year (Under $50M): Buchanan & Edwards acquires RenXTech
- Deal of the Year ($50M - $250M): Robotic Research Series A Equity Raise ($228M)
- Deal of the Year ($250M - $1B): Jacobs acquires BlackLynx
- Deal of the Year (More than $1 Billion): Accenture Federal Services acquires Novetta
- Deal Team of the Year (Public Company): The AES Corporation
- Deal Team of the Year (Growth Equity or Venture Capital Firm): Razor's Edge Ventures
- Deal Team of the Year (Private Equity Firm): Arlington Capital Partners
- Emerging Growth Company of the Year (Under $25M): cBEYONData
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year ($25M - $75M): Caribou
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year ($75M - $250M): Two Six Technologies
- Corporate Growth Company of the Year (More than $250M): Avantus Federal
ACG National Capital is a chapter of the international association, ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) that serves Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. The chapter is part of a vibrant community of 15,000 middle market corporate growth professionals, working and thriving in a variety of roles, markets and industries with a focus on M&A within the middle market.
ACG National Capital's veteran leadership and its membership of more than 400 executives and business leaders have participated in nearly every recent M&A transaction completed in the D.C. metro region. For more information, visit www.acgcapital.org or the ACG online publication at www.acgcapitalblog.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lobster® CEO Kelli Valade has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15. Red Lobster will immediately begin a search for a successor who can lead the company in achieving its vision of being "Where the world goes for seafood, now and for generations."
Valade joined Red Lobster in August 2021. Under her leadership, she has created a new strategic framework and go-forward plan with a focus on the core guest and the need for value, as well as built out the executive team, adding the newly-created roles of Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Information Officer and recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer.
"Red Lobster is a beloved, iconic brand with a loyal guest following and incredibly smart and talented employees," said Valade. "My job as the brand's leader has been to inspire and develop our people, while also leveraging the brand's strengths and finding ways to build on them for even greater success. We've accomplished a lot in a short period of time, including building a great leadership team that alongside the board will carry the business forward to achieve our vision. I have truly loved my time here at Red Lobster. This was an incredibly difficult, but necessary, decision."
"On behalf of the Board, we thank Kelli for her service and accomplishments during her tenure as CEO, including navigating through the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has helped us assemble a talented and highly capable leadership team to lead us forward. We wish Kelli the very best in the future," said Rittirong Boonmechote, Chairman of the Red Lobster Board of Directors.
Following Valade's departure, Red Lobster's executive team will work closely with the Board of Directors to continue to drive the brand forward and ensure business continuity during the search for a permanent replacement. Paul Kenny, who is a member of Red Lobster's Board, will serve as the liaison between Red Lobster's leadership and the Board during this time of transition.
About Red Lobster Seafood Co.
Red Lobster is the world's largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. With a proud heritage and an even brighter future, Red Lobster is focused on serving the highest quality, freshly prepared seafood that is traceable, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. To learn more about Red Lobster's sourcing standards and where the seafood we serve comes from, please visit www.redlobster.com/seafoodwithstandards. Red Lobster is also proud to be an employer of choice, including in 2022, for the second consecutive year, being named to Forbes magazine's list of America's Best Large Employers. To learn more about Red Lobster, including locations and menu options, please visit http://www.redlobster.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
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California beachfront property taken from Black couple returned to heirs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to return ownership of prime California beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who built a resort for African Americans but were stripped of the land in the 1920s.
The board voted 5-0 on a motion to complete the transfer of parcels in an area once known as Bruce’s Beach in the fashionable city of Manhattan Beach that is now the site of the county’s lifeguard training headquarters and its parking lot.
Board chair Holly J. Mitchell, co-author of the motion, immediately signed the documents which allow the county to lease back the property with an option to purchase it for millions of dollars.
The land was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when many beaches were segregated.
They suffered racist harassment from white neighbors, and in the 1920s the Manhattan Beach City Council took the land through eminent domain. The city did nothing with the property, and it was transferred to the state of California in 1948.
In 1995, the state transferred it to the county, with restrictions on further transfers.
Supervisor Janice Hahn launched the complex process of returning the property to heirs of the Bruces in April 2021. A key hurdle was overcome when the state Legislature passed a bill removing the restriction on transfer of the property.
Last month, the county completed the process of confirming that Marcus and Derrick Bruce, great-grandsons of Willa and Charles Bruce, are the legal heirs.
“We can’t change the past and we will never be able to make up for the injustice that was done to Willa and Charles Bruce a century ago, but this is a start,” an emotional Hahn said before the vote.
Hahn said returning the property will allow the heirs “the opportunity to start rebuilding the generational wealth that was denied them for decades.”
Anthony Bruce, a family spokesman, said in a statement that the return means the world to them, but it is also bittersweet.
“My great-great-grandparents, Willa and Charles Bruce, sacrificed to open a business that gave Black people a place to gather and socialize, and Manhattan Beach took it from them because of the color of their skin,” he said. “It destroyed them financially. It destroyed their chance at the American Dream.”
The transfer includes an agreement for the property to be leased back to the county for 24 months, with an annual rent of $413,000 plus all operation and maintenance costs, and the county’s right to purchase the land for up to $20 million.
“This may be the first land return of its kind, but it cannot be the last,” Hahn said.
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DENVER (KDVR) — An engaged couple, their infant and the driver’s parents were all killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck as they drove home to Wyoming from Colorado.
The victims had traveled to Colorado to celebrate Aaron Godines’ 20th birthday before the joyous occasion turned deadly, with tragedy striking two families.
High school sweethearts Aaron Godines and his fiancee, 20-year-old Haile Everts, were recently engaged.
Godines, Everts, the couple’s 3-month-old daughter and Godines’ parents, Christina and Emiliano Godines, had celebrated in Denver and were headed back to Wyoming on Monday when they were rear-ended on Interstate 25 near Highway 66.
“She said, ‘I love you mom,’ and I told her, ‘Make sure you text me when you leave Denver,'” Desiree Everts, Haile’s mother, cried. “And she said. ‘OK.'”
Everts never received that text.
The 20-year-old’s mother is now faced with the heart-wrenching task of planning funerals instead of the wedding that she had been awaiting.
Deadly crash involved several vehicles, big rig
Investigators believe a 2015 Ford Edge, a 2013 Ford Focus and a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander were in the left lane of northbound I-25 around 1:30 p.m. and slowed for traffic.
A Kenworth semi-truck was also northbound in the left lane when it rear-ended the Ford Edge, which was carrying the family, at an unknown speed, pushing it off the left side of the roadway and into the center median.
The semi rear-ended the Ford Focus, pushing it into the Mitsubishi.
Everts said she found out she’d lost her daughter, granddaughter and future son-in-law in the worst possible way.
She said she saw the video footage from the crash, “and I knew that was their car,” she sobbed.
“I just wanted my baby to be OK,” Everts cried, speaking of her daughter. “I wanted all of them to be OK. She was my firstborn. She was my baby girl.”
Family raising money to bring them home to Wyoming
Everts said Aaron Godines was an amazing father and son-in-law. Her daughter leaves behind two teenage siblings.
The couple’s love was described as “undeniable,” but even more so was the love for their baby girl, Tessleigh.
“She had dimples. She was the perfect baby and the best niece I could ever ask for,” cried Haile Everts’ 13-year-old sister, Halin.
The Everts and Godines families have verified GoFundMe accounts and are hoping for one thing: “To get them back to Wyoming and laid to rest,” Everts cried. “To have a beautiful funeral to say our goodbyes.”
She said her daughter, her fiance and their baby will be laid to rest together.
The crash is still under investigation. Colorado State Patrol is urging witnesses to come forward with any information. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/family-killed-in-crash-after-birthday-celebration/ | 2022-06-16T19:02:00Z |
Sendek's distinguished career as an analyst covering biotechnology companies and overseeing critical finance functions in industry, brings significant experience and specialized perspective at a pivotal period for life sciences companies and investors
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading investment bank, wealth manager, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – today announced the ongoing expansion of its Healthcare Life Sciences Research Team within the firm's Equity Research Department with the appointment of Joel Sendek as Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Life Sciences Equity Research. Mr. Sendek will report to John Parks, Managing Director and Director of Equity Research at Oppenheimer.
Mr. Parks said, "We are delighted to have Joel join our talented team of healthcare equity research analysts as they identify new developments in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals and specialty pharmaceuticals. In an exceptional career spanning decades, Joel has brought to his previous roles deep expertise in biotech stock coverage, capital raising, and investor relations. His experience in skillfully navigating a rapidly evolving industry has been defined by a careful, time-tested approach that has benefited investors and firms. With the objective to provide even greater value-added services to all of our biotech clients, Joel will guide and collaborate with our already extensive team of Senior Analysts. As Oppenheimer continues to be recognized for its thought leadership across the spectrum of biotechnology and healthcare services, we look forward to meeting the needs of investors seeking more information about key growth drivers in the industry."
Mr. Sendek has served as CFO at four biotech companies, subsequent to a two-decade career as a biotech analyst. He was most recently Chief Financial Officer at Dewpoint Therapeutics, a Boston-based biotech company focused on biomolecular condensates, where he successfully completed a $150 million Series C financing in 2022. He was previously CFO at three publicly traded biotech companies, including Sema4, Spero Therapeutics, and Forward Pharma. From 1997 to 2014, Joel was a senior analyst covering biotechnology, most recently as a Managing Director and Head of Life Sciences Research at Stifel, Nicolaus and Co., Inc. and prior to that as a Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Equity Research at Lazard. Mr. Sendek has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as an All-Star Analyst with a number one ranking for stock picking.
Mr. Sendek said, "I am honored to be part of Oppenheimer's biotechnology research team, which includes some of the most talented individuals in the industry: Matt Biegler, Mark Breidenbach, François Brisebois, Leland Gershell, Jeff Jones, Justin Kim, Jay Olson, and Hartaj Singh. Oppenheimer is held in the highest regard for its research and laser focus on key sectors that include medical technology and devices, biopharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. It is my pleasure to join such an outstanding group of professionals, and John Parks, as they broaden the reach and penetration of the firm's life sciences domain expertise."
Michael A. Margolis, R.Ph., Co-Head of Healthcare, Head of Healthcare Life Sciences Investment Banking at Oppenheimer, said, "The changing landscape of the industry means more uncharted opportunities for healthcare-focused investors, who must stay well-informed about emerging trends defining the course of business. Joel's guidance and thought leadership will be critical in the creation of highly sought-after research and insight. I welcome him to the firm at an exciting time for healthcare life sciences."
John Hellier, Senior Managing Director of Equities at Oppenheimer commented, "Oppenheimer's preeminence in the area of equity coverage has furthered our reputation as a leading advisory service addressing growth industries, with healthcare a special focus of important, relevant analysis. Joel's extensive experience serving companies and investors alike will assist our clients achieve their strategic and financial goals, while opening up vast new opportunities. I look forward to the continued development of high-caliber research that Oppenheimer is known for in the industry as we build on our current success."
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions.
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FDA officials say annual Covid-19 shots may be needed in the future
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
The United States might need to update its Covid-19 vaccines each year, according to a trio of top US Food and Drug Administration officials, and “a new normal” may include an annual Covid-19 vaccine alongside a seasonal flu shot.
“Widespread vaccine- and infection-induced immunity, combined with the availability of effective therapeutics, could blunt the effects of future outbreaks. Nonetheless, it is time to accept that the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is the new normal. It will likely circulate globally for the foreseeable future, taking its place alongside other common respiratory viruses such as influenza. And it likely will require similar annual consideration for vaccine composition updates,” Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; Principal Deputy Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock; and new FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf wrote in a paper published in the medical journal JAMA on Monday.
“During the 2022-2023 COVID-19 vaccine planning and selection process, it is important to recognize that the fall season will present a major opportunity to improve COVID-19 vaccination coverage with the goal of minimizing future societal disruption and saving lives,” they wrote. “With the plan for implementation of this year’s vaccine selection process, society is moving toward a new normal that may well include annual COVID-19 vaccination alongside seasonal influenza vaccination.”
June could be when FDA officials make a decision on the composition of Covid-19 vaccines for the fall and winter seasons — and what the vaccination plans might be.
By this summer, “decisions will need to be made” on who should be eligible for additional Covid-19 shots in the fall, and by June, the composition of the vaccines will need to be determined, Marks, Woodcock and Califf wrote.
Last week, the FDA announced plans to convene its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee on June 28 to discuss whether the composition of current Covid-19 vaccines should be modified, and if so, what updates should be selected for the fall.
“In terms of practical considerations, at the recent meeting of the VRBPAC, there was relatively uniform agreement that a single vaccine composition used by all manufacturers was desirable and that data would be needed to inform and drive the selection of a monovalent, bivalent, or multivalent COVID-19 vaccine,” Marks, Woodcock and Califf wrote. “There was also general agreement that, should a new vaccine composition be recommended based on the totality of the available clinical and epidemiologic evidence, optimally it could be used for both primary vaccination as well as booster administration.”
VRBPAC members met in April to discuss how the composition of Covid-19 vaccines could change to target any new and emerging coronavirus variants. The committee agreed that there needs to be a framework for how and when such changes take place. The advisers plan to continue their conversation in the coming months.
“By summer, decisions will need to be made for the 2022-2023 season about who should be eligible for vaccination with additional boosters and regarding vaccine composition. Administering additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to appropriate individuals this fall around the time of the usual influenza vaccine campaign has the potential to protect susceptible individuals against hospitalization and death, and therefore will be a topic for FDA consideration,” Marks, Woodcock and Califf wrote.
Certain immunocompromised people and adults 50 and older are eligible for additional booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine in the United States. The FDA officials added that for those who have yet to get vaccinated or boosted, getting a vaccine dose now will not have adverse effects that preempt getting an additional dose in the fall.
The composition of the current vaccines could be updated to target circulating coronavirus variants. Marks, Woodcock and Califf wrote that this coming fall and winter, three factors may come together to place the nation at additional risk of Covid-19: waning immunity, seasonal waves of more coronavirus spread, and the further evolution of the coronavirus, leading to new variants.
“The timeframe to determine the composition of the COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022-2023 season, to use alongside the seasonal influenza vaccine for administration in the Northern Hemisphere beginning in about October, is compressed because of the time required for manufacturing the necessary doses,” the officials wrote. “A decision on composition will need to be made in the US by June 2022.”
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- The $21 million facility in Akron, Ohio will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES.
- Designed for more efficient and sustainable tire production, the Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) will be home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals.
- The ATPC is the first new tire plant in Akron in more than 70 years.
AKRON, Ohio, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Tire Production Center (ATPC) in Akron, Ohio. Home to 60 expert tire builders and manufacturing professionals, the ATPC will manufacture all Firestone Firehawk race tires for the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES.
The new ATPC continues a legacy of tire manufacturing in Akron that began with the founding of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1900. Bridgestone invested more than $21 million to build its new home for race tire production, which includes both new construction and the redevelopment of an existing structure. Located across the street from the Bridgestone Americas Technology Center, one of three major R&D centers for Bridgestone globally, the 80,000 square-foot ATPC features state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to advance innovation in race tires. The ATPC will also manufacture small batches of specialty, prototype tires for testing and development purposes for both racing and on-road applications.
"The new ATPC is a reflection of both our proud history in Akron and racing while also exemplifying our company's vision for sustainability in all aspects of our business," said Paolo Ferrari, President & CEO, Bridgestone Americas. "For more than a century, Akron has been where our most advanced tires have been conceived, designed and built, and now we are furthering this legacy in a more sustainable production environment where the world's best engineers, technicians and master tire builders will shape the future of tires and racing."
Commitment to Sustainability
Designed for more efficient and sustainable race tire production, the new ATPC uses 60 percent less energy than the company's previous race tire manufacturing facility. Design and specification enhancements contributing to the increased efficiency include a more compact building footprint, insulated roofing, a more efficient boiler system, and high-mounted LED lighting throughout the plant. Additionally, Bridgestone has purchased carbon offsets to cover the balance of its energy use to achieve carbon neutral operations at the ATPC, supporting the company's global goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Commitment to Akron
The ATPC is part of a series of investments Bridgestone is making in its Akron operations. In November 2021, the company announced a $6 million investment for the construction of a new test track adjacent to the ATPC to support passenger tire testing and development. The test track is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2022. Bridgestone has invested more than $125 million in its Akron operations since 2012, when the company opened the all-new Bridgestone Americas Technology Center.
To celebrate the company's recent investments in Akron and the official opening of this premier production facility, Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, and Ohio State Representative Emilia Sykes joined Bridgestone leaders and employees at a grand opening event held at the facility. Racing legend Mario Andretti, who started his career on Firestone tires nearly 60 years ago, was also in attendance.
"I'd like to thank Bridgestone for their ongoing commitment to the city of Akron," said Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan. "Akron's history is undoubtedly intertwined with Bridgestone's and I'm honored to help open the new Advanced Tire Production Center here. I look forward to Bridgestone's continued success in Akron."
Commitment to Motorsports
Each season, more than 25,000 Firestone Firehawk race tires made in Akron are supplied to the NTT INDYCAR® SERIES. Part of Bridgestone since 1988, Firestone has been the exclusive tire supplier for the premier open-wheel racing series in North America for the past 23 seasons, and its history in racing dates back to winning the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.
As further proof of its commitment to motorsports, Firestone is proud to announce it will become the sole tire supplier for the Indy Lights Series starting in 2023. The ATPC will manufacture all tires for the Indy Lights Series.
The grand opening of the ATPC aligns with the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, which establishes eight values starting with the letter "E" to solidify Bridgestone's commitment to a more sustainable world. The start of operations at the new ATPC aligns with the "Emotion" and "Energy" values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
For more company news, visit BridgestoneAmericas.com.
About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 50,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A conservative lawyer who aided former President Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the 2020 election results and who has been repeatedly referenced in House hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol said in a court filing Monday that federal agents seized his cell phone last week.
John Eastman said the agents took his phone as he left a restaurant last Wednesday evening, the same day law enforcement officials conducted similar activity around the country as part of broadening probes into efforts by Trump allies to overturn the election.
The move underscores federal investigators’ interest in the unsuccessful schemes advanced by Trump advisers to help keep the Republican president in power in the period between the November 2020 election and the riot at the Capitol two months later, when Trump loyalists stormed the building to halt the certification of the election results.
Eastman said the agents who approached him identified themselves as from the FBI but appeared to be serving a warrant on behalf of the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General, which he contends has no jurisdiction to investigate him since he has never worked for the department. He said the cell phone that was seized contains emails that have been the subject of a months-long dispute between him and the House panel.
“That litigation has received extensive media attention, so it is hard to imagine that the Department of Justice, which apparently submitted the application for the warrant at issue here, was not aware of it,” wrote his lawyers, Charles Burnham and Joseph Gribble.
The action was disclosed in a filing in federal court in New Mexico in which Eastman challenges the legitimacy of the warrant, calling it overly broad, and asks that a court force the federal government to return his phone. He says the warrant does not specify any particular crime for which evidence from the phone might be relevant.
The filing does not specify where exactly agents seized his phone, though the warrant was signed by a federal magistrate judge in New Mexico and footage of the seizure aired by Fox News on Monday night describes it as having occurred in the city of Santa Fe. Lawyers for Eastman did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
Federal agents investigating the run-up to the Jan. 6 riot last week served a raft of subpoenas related to a scheme by Trump allies to put forward alternate, or fake, slates of electors in hopes of invalidating the election won by Democrat Joe Biden. Also that day, agents searched the Virginia home of Jeffrey Clark, a Trump Justice Department official who encouraged Trump’s challenges of the election results.
A spokeswoman for the inspector general’s office declined to comment.
Eastman, who last year resigned his position as a law professor at Chapman University, has been a central figure in the ongoing hearings by the House committee investigating the riot at the Capitol, though he has not been among the witnesses to testify.
The committee has heard testimony about how Eastman put forward a last-ditch, unorthodox proposal challenging the workings of the 130-year-old Electoral Count Act, which governs the process for tallying the election results in Congress.
Eastman pushed for Vice President Mike Pence to deviate from his ceremonial role and halt the certification of the electoral votes, a step Pence had no legal power to take and refused to attempt. His plan was to have the states send alternative slates of electors from states Trump was disputing, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
With competing slates for Trump or Biden, Pence would be forced to reject them, returning them to the states to sort it out, under the plan.
A lawyer for Pence, Greg Jacob, detailed for the committee at a hearing earlier this month how he had fended off Eastman’s pressure, and another witness, retired federal judge Michael Luttig, has called the plan from Eastman “incorrect at every turn.”
The panel played video showing Eastman repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination while being interviewed by the committee.
Eastman later sought to be “on the pardon list,” according to an email he sent to Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, shared by the committee.
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Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of Hawke Media, releases his first book to glowing success, debuting on USA Today's Best-Selling Book List.
LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawke Media's CEO & Founder, Erik Huberman, has achieved National Best-Seller status with the successful launch of his first book, The Hawke Method: The Three Principles of Marketing that Made Over 3,000 Brands Soar. Recently debuting on USA Today's Best-Selling Books list, it was featured on multiple publications such as Entrepreneur's #1 Best Book for Customer Lifetime Value, Forbes' Improve Your Marketing ROI With These Books piece, Under 30 CEO's 3 Books to Help Improve Your Marketing Strategy in 2022, ReadWrite's 4 Marketing Books to Guide Your Strategy in 2022, as well as Amazon's Top Selling Business Books for the month of March. The Hawke Method shows no signs of slowing down in continuing to take the marketing space by storm.
"It means so much to me that The Hawke Method has been so well received. The Hawke Media team and I put so much blood, sweat and tears into this, and to see its value resonating with so many is incredibly rewarding!" says Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of Hawke Media.
The Hawke Method demonstrates that a marketing strategy isn't just a numbers game, and that calculations for business growth and sustainability go far beyond systemic analysis. Huberman takes readers through a mosaic of his successes and failures, from his first entrepreneurial venture at age nine of selling his parent's household items, to selling two e-commerce startups by the age of 26, and now running Hawke Media, valued at $150M.
This book not only expounds on Huberman's three principles of marketing, which are awareness, nurturing, and trust, but also is a comprehensive guide on marketing best practices. Huberman discusses the needed fundamentals for success; like choosing the right advertising funnels for converting customers and lifetime value, while also including data, statistics, and anecdotes as evidence to support his strategies. He tackles why all three principles are needed for growth and gives examples of how without one the marketing and sales process always topples, no matter what market the brand operates in.
The Hawke Method is currently available nationwide wherever books are sold. For more information about the book, go to TheHawkeMethod.com.
About Erik Huberman
CEO & Founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014. Now valued at over $150 million, Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States. Prior to its launch, Erik successfully founded, grew, and sold two e-commerce companies by the age of 26. Erik has since continued to strategically expand his business portfolio inclusive of a handful of company acquisitions, the 2018 launch of Hawke Ventures which reached a closed single fund of $5.6 million, the 2020 launch of his own podcast, HawkeTalk, the 2021 launch of HawkeZ, an agency offering brands the tools needed to tap into GenZ and most recently authored the National Best-Seller, The Hawke Method.
As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine's 30Under30, CSQ's 40Under40, Inc. Magazine's Top 25 Marketing Influencers, and Success Magazine's 125, just to name a few.
About Hawke Media:
Established on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead marketing efforts, Hawke Media specializes in custom, data-driven, performance-focused solutions to help launch, scale, and invigorate businesses of all sizes, industries, and revenue models. Founded in 2014 by Erik Huberman and Tony Delmercado, Hawke Media is one of the nation's fastest-growing marketing consultancies and, while headquartered in beautiful Los Angeles, now has employees in 28 different states and counting. Its mission is to bring top-tier marketing to all brands because they deserve it. Acting as a full-service outsourced CMO, Hawke offers a wide array of digital marketing services on a month-to-month, a la carte basis.
For more information, please visit www.hawkemedia.com.
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Film festival at Lane College
Lane College will host its inaugural international film festival in September. The inspiration came from the history behind the U.S.S. Lane Victory ship. Film producer, Christopher Lee, wrote a documentary about the ship entitled, "Forgotten Victory."
He reached out to Professor Paul Rivas, teacher of history, to tour Lane College and discuss the documentary. In that discussion, an idea to have a film festival at Lane College was born.
U.S.S. Lane Victory was a cargo ship named after the college. It was an American Victory-class cargo ship used in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. In 1989, the ship was preserved to serve as a museum in the San Pedro area in Los Angeles. U.S.S. Lane Victory is the only surviving cargo ship that was named after an HBCU.
"I love documentaries," Rivas said. "This film festival will allow others to learn about Lane College and its history. It will expose students to diversity."
Rivas teamed up with David Ogelsby, a professor at Lane College who has completed documentaries professionally. Together, they have worked hard to collaborate efforts among schools and professionals.
"I am excited," said Ogelsby. "This will be a dual event in the fall and spring giving students an opportunity to learn about the business."
There has been over 200 documentary submissions from around the world. Subjects range from history to social justice and more. For a complete listing of deadlines and subject categories, visit https://filmfreeway.com/LANEDOCFEST.
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Two Manhattan students honored with National Merit Scholarships
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Manhattan students have been named as some of the most promising academics with National Merit Scholarships.
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 says on Wednesday, May 11, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced winners of $2,500 scholarships - and two of them hail from the district.
USD 383 noted the $2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The District said Manhattan High School students Ava Chae and Samuel DeLong were named winners of the $2,500 scholarship.
Manhattan-Ogden noted that these students had been judged to have the most robust combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in college studies. It said the number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.
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New PRW61 Produced Using Materials Derived from Raw Materials
DOVER, N.J., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. announced the latest addition to its PRO TREK line of outdoor watches. The new PRW61 is the first Casio watch to be made with biomass plastics sourced from renewable organic substances. Produced from regenerable resources, biomass plastics are attracting attention as a material that can help reduce environmental impact by curbing carbon dioxide emissions.
"For the first time in any Casio watch, the PRW61 uses biomass plastics, produced using materials derived from castor seeds and corn, as well as other raw materials, in the case, band and case back," said Tadashi Shibuya, Vice President of Casio's Timepiece Division. "We are incredibly proud of this new material application for our line of outdoor watches, PRO TREK, for nature lovers."
Delivering on outdoor utility, the model is equipped with Triple Sensor technology (digital compass, barometer/altimeter and thermometer), as well as Multi-Band 6 radio wave reception from up to six transmission stations around the world, and Tough Solar to provide stable power for these functions and more. For optimum readability, the design features wide bar indexes to check time, direction, and other indicators at a glance, as well as slits on the band above and below the dial that serve as guides to quickly read the compass direction indicated by the second hand.
As part of its focus on sustainable development goals, Casio is pursuing several environmentally friendly initiatives, including a shift from plastic to recycled paper in packaging for the PRW61. Moving forward, Casio will also contribute to efforts to build a circular economy by expanding its use of sustainable materials in the design of other watch models.
Additional features include water resistance up to 100 meters, low-temperature resistance down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, five independent daily alarms, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer and more. The PRO TREK PRW61-1A features a black dial and band with silver accents and will be available in April for $420.
For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK collection of timepieces, please visit PROTREK.Casio.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/home.
About PRO TREK
PRO TREK is a line of men's watches designed and engineered to make them essential pieces of outdoor gear including Tough Solar Power, Triple Sensor Technology (i.e. altimeter/barometer, digital compass and thermometer), low temperature and water resistance, daily alarms, a stopwatch, and more. Whether individuals enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking or hunting, Casio's PRO TREK collection offers rugged, stylish and versatile timepieces for men with features that enhance any outdoor experience. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK line of timepieces, please visit www.PROTREK.Casio.com.
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SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeanna Tällberg has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of People & Culture as from 1 October 2022, and will report to Christian Levin, President and CEO.
Jeanna Tällberg leaves H&M Group where she has been Head of HR Business Tech. She is familiar with Scania, as she had a career at the company, starting 2003 as HR Business Partner, and continued with various roles in HR. Later she became Director of Leadership and Organisational Development, a position she held from 2012 to 2015. Jeanna Tällberg has also been HR Director for Volkswagen Group Sverige as well as Executive Vice President HR Haldex Group.
"I am pleased to welcome Jeanna back to Scania and to our Executive Board. She has a deep understanding of our company and the industry. I am convinced that her drive and strategic way of working will benefit Scania," says Christian Levin, President and CEO.
"The automotive industry is taking on an extremely important and exciting transformation and I truly look forward to being part of that at Scania. I also look forward to continuing to strengthen People & Cultures role and contribution on this journey, because for me, our potential success as a company is all about our people. Last but not least, home is where the heart is and my heart has never left Scania. So I am very happy and honoured that it has now become time to come home," says Jeanna Tällberg.
Jeanna Tällberg, born 1975, has a bachelor's degree in Social Work as well as in Human Resources. She succeeds Helle Bay, who has left the company.
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During Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Calls for Expanding Access to Effective Non-Pharmacologic Care
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month in September, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) cautions that although opioid prescriptions for noncancer pain are down by one-third in the U.S. since new federal guidelines were enacted, the growth of non-opioid painkiller prescriptions has increased, effectively trading one potentially risky drug for another.
F4CP, a nonprofit dedicated to informing and educating the general public about the value of chiropractic care, is a founding sponsor of National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month, which occurs every September to raise awareness of safe solutions before opioids for neuromusculoskeletal pain.
According to a study published in June in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that the odds of prescribing a nonopioid pain medication started to significantly increase in 2016, which was the year that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its prescribing guidelines to limit opioids for chronic, noncancer pain. Prescriptions for nonopioid painkillers, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics or antipyretics, anticonvulsants and antidepressants increased by 8% in 2017 and 9.7% in 2018. During the study period, the number of opioid prescriptions decreased by nearly one-third.
"While it is encouraging that physicians are prescribing fewer opioids, simply replacing one drug with another is not the answer to safe, effective, long-term pain management," said Sherry McAllister, DC, president of F4CP. "Instead, patients suffering from acute or chronic pain should seek out natural, drug-free methods first to improve symptoms and quality of life without the risk of dangerous pharmacologic side effects or dependency."
The prescribing study did not include drugs from the benzodiazepine class, yet prescriptions for these drugs for pain-related complaints have also increased, according to a JAMA Open Network study published in 2019.
At the same time, drug overdose deaths increased a staggering 30% between 2019 and 2020, according to a report from the CDC, with increases involving benzodiazepines and all types of opioids, both prescribed and illicit. Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids alone nearly increased by five times from 1999 to 2020. Currently, an estimated 187 people a day die from opioid overdoses.
Mental Illness a Contributor
Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, can exacerbate physical pain and increase the risk of overdose or death. What is concerning is that nearly half of U.S. adults (44%) report that they have experienced physical pain that they believe was worsened due to mental or emotional pain, according to the results of a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of F4CP and released in July.
The link between worsened physical pain and mental health is more common among younger poll participants. For example, the Harris Poll shows that more than half of 18-to-34-year-old (53%) and 35-to-44-year-old participants (61%) report they have experienced physical pain they believe was worsened by mental or emotional pain. Another disparity between participants is that 48% of women report worse physical pain due to mental or emotional pain compared to only 39% of men. Women ages 35 to 44 most often reported the link (69%) while men ages 65 and older least often reported greater physical pain due to mental or emotional pain (17%).
Expanding Access to Safe, Natural, Drug-Free Care
Neither physical pain nor mental health conditions should be managed in isolation. Due to their close association, a holistic approach to pain management is needed to better control symptoms. Pharmacological interventions, however, that offer only superficial relief and create potential mental or behavioral health problems, such as dependence, addiction and escalation, should be avoided.
Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to effectively manage physical pain while positively contributing to mental health. Symptoms of depression, for example, such as high cortisol, high adrenalin, insomnia, agitation and anxiety, can be attributed to over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system. After reviewing studies, researchers in 2020 determined that spinal manipulation, also known as a chiropractic adjustment, activates the parasympathetic system to counterbalance the activity of the sympathetic system and thus reduce depression symptoms. Stimulating the parasympathetic system is also considered an effective therapy for major depression as it releases neurotrophins essential for antidepressive therapies, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor and nerve growth factor, according to researchers.
In addition, patients who pursue chiropractic care first to manage their pain often use conservative, cost-effective approaches. In the journal, Spine, this year, researchers showed that Medicare beneficiaries with chronic low back pain who chose spinal manipulation first were 2.5-times less likely to increase their healthcare utilization – such as hospitalizations and surgery – as compared to those who received opioids.
Given these outcomes, F4CP urges doctors of chiropractic (DCs) to serve their communities by sharing educational resources and to build greater chiropractic awareness at the grassroots level. For example, DCs could contact their local legislative body (Board of Supervisor or City Council) to request a proclamation in their city/town/state to designate September as Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month.
"Choosing natural, drug-free care to manage pain benefits every healthcare stakeholder, but none more than patients," said Dr. McAllister. "For this reason and many others, we call on our doctors to urge government officials, health insurers and employers to explore opportunities to expand access to chiropractic and other evidence-based, non-pharmacologic care, not only in September, but in every month, every year."
A not-for-profit organization with nearly 32,000 members, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) informs and educates the general public about the value of chiropractic care delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) and its role in drug-free pain management. Visit www.f4cp.org/findadoc; call 866-901-F4CP (3427).
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The New York City Police Department is searching for multiple suspects after two Jewish men were sprayed with fire extinguishers in separate incidents, police said Tuesday.
The incidents are being investigated as part of a hate crime assault pattern, police said, and the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating.
A group of people allegedly approached a 72-year-old man and sprayed him with a fire extinguisher early Sunday in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Video shows someone approaching the man from behind and spraying him with the fire extinguisher. The person stops spraying, runs into the street and then appears to try to follow the man and spray him again before running away about 10 seconds later.
Police say no words were exchanged before the incident and the suspects immediately fled. The man was not injured.
"One guy ran after me and he started to spray," the victim, who was not identified, told CNN affiliate WCBS in an interview. "I tried to walk as fast as I can."
Surveillance video shows someone with a fire extinguisher walking toward the man and spraying him twice for several seconds.
Around the same time and about a 10-minute walk away from the first incident, police said, a group of people allegedly approached a 66-year-old man. One person sprayed the man with a fire extinguisher and punched him, police said.
The group fled after the incident and the victim refused medical attention at the scene.
There have been no arrests in relation to either incident, police said.
New York state leads the nation in anti-Semitic incidents, with at least 416 reported in 2021, including at least 51 assaults -- the highest number ever recorded by the Anti-Defamation League in New York. There were 12 assaults reported in 2020, the ADL said in an audit last week.
A total of 2,717 anti-Semitic incidents were reported last year across the nation -- a 34% increase compared to 2,026 in 2020, according to the ADL.
The ADL has been tracking such incidents since 1979 -- and its previous reports have found that anti-Semitism in America has been on the rise for years.
The US assaults last year included that of a Jewish man in New York City who was beaten and kicked while anti-Semitic slurs were hurled at him. He was on his way to a pro-Israel demonstration at Times Square on May 20.
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Which underwater drone is best?
You don’t need to be a Hollywood director or international filmmaker to capture amazing underwater footage. Sure, you can swim with a bulky waterproof camera, but that restricts your movements and occupies your hands.
So before you head out to explore an underwater cave or shipwreck, get yourself a remotely operated vehicle (commonly known as a drone) that can accurately capture the submerged action in high-definition. You might not be able to film the Titanic like James Cameron did, but you’ll see aquatic nature like never before.
How does an underwater drone work?
To glide through the water, drones use similar technology to that of boats or submarines. While the propulsion methods vary, most underwater drones use a series of fans or rotors that spin quickly. The force expelled by the spinning blades is what drives the drone forward.
Controlling a drone is relatively simple. Generally, the two types of control methods are wireless through a mobile phone or tablet, or through an electrical umbilical connected to the above-water Wi-Fi unit.
The camera’s resolution matters
Naturally, you want to capture whatever is swimming around you in as much detail as possible. An underwater drone with an inferior camera will only frustrate you when you review the footage and the beautiful jellyfish looks like a floating plastic bag.
There are no reshoots or second chances, so you must ensure you get it right the first time. To capture anything meaningful, the drone’s camera should film at a minimum resolution of 1080p, which is Full HD. For even better footage, some of the more expensive drones have 4K cameras and can livestream visuals back to the boat.
Of course, you can never be sure of what the conditions will be like when underwater. Unless you are swimming in crystal-clear water, your footage will benefit immensely if the drone has several built-in headlights.
Best underwater drones
Best underwater drone with 4K camera
PowerVision PowerRay Explorer Underwater Camera Drone
What you need to know: With a powerful camera, this drone can capture underwater beauty with an easy-to-use controller.
What you’ll love: The camera records video at 4K resolution and can take still images at a resolution of 12 megapixels. It can dive to a depth of 100 feet, while the base station tether is 165 feet long.
What you should consider: It comes with a 32-gigabyte memory card, which will fill up quickly when recording in 4K.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best underwater drone with 1080p camera
Chasing Innovation Dory Underwater Drone
What you need to know: This is the world’s smallest underwater drone, as it measures slightly larger than your palm.
What you’ll love: Even though it’s small, it still packs five thrusters to move around effortlessly underwater. It records video at Full HD resolution and can stream live footage to the monitor at 720p resolution.
What you should consider: It has a depth range of only 49 feet, and needs to be within the same distance of the Wi-Fi buoy for streaming.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best underwater drone for shallow diving
What you need to know: This is perfect for when you explore a shipwreck or the seabed as the articulated claw makes it easy to grab and pick up items of interest.
What you’ll love: It’s guided through a handheld controller and a mobile device, and the Wi-Fi connection lets you see a livestream from the camera. It has four thrusters and two high-powered LED headlights, and can dive to a depth of 100 feet.
What you should consider: It weighs just under 10 pounds, so it is heftier than most underwater drones.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best underwater drone with sonar
Fifish MP200 V6 Expert Underwater Photography ROV Robot
What you need to know: Searching for something specific is made easy with this drone’s built-in 2D sonar scanner.
What you’ll love: Not only can you ping for objects in 2D, but you can also record underwater sounds with the built-in hydrophone. In addition, the MP200 has a 4K camera with a 166-degree field of view, which can also take photographs at a 12-megapixel resolution.
What you should consider: The drone comes with a full virtual reality kit, pushing the price tag to over $6,000.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best sea scooter with an underwater camera
CellBee Underwater Sea Scooter With Camera
What you need to know: Functioning much like an underwater drone, this sea scooter has a camera in the front so you can record whatever you encounter.
What you’ll love: With a top speed of almost 3 miles per hour, the sea scooter has a built-in battery that can last for about 45 minutes. A parent can also remotely control the device through a mobile phone, giving it drone-like properties while kids enjoy the views.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have a camera built in, but it does have an attachment for an action camera such as a GoPro.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best underwater drone for cinematography
PowerVision PowerDolphin Water Surface Drone With 4K UHD Camera
What you need to know: The PowerDolphin is an amazing drone if you want to capture Hollywood-style footage above and below the waves.
What you’ll love: Riding on the surface, it has a 220-degree, rotatable 4K camera on the front that is great for recording epic surfing videos. But the drone can also dive underwater and use the built-in sonar for a quick overview of the underwater topography.
What you should consider: It is only waterproof up to 6 feet below the surface.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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VIDEO: Robbers get away with car and wedding dress in violent carjacking
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – A violent robbery and carjacking was caught on camera in California.
The attack happened in Oakland in late March. The victim is fortunately ok, but very upset over what the thieves took.
The woman, who only wanted to be identified as Ms. Yu, says advocating for safety is practically part of her DNA.
“I have been volunteering in Oakland’s Chinatown since high school,” she said. “A lot of things we promote include safety.”
Yu’s dedication to safety makes what happened to her on March 27 even more terrifying.
After she parked and saw no one was around, Yu said she walked around to the passenger side of her car to get her purse.
That’s when she noticed something was wrong.
“I immediately closed the door and turned around and four or five guys approached me,” she said. “I immediately started running.”
Surveillance video from a nearby business shows one suspect catching up to her.
Yu said at least one person in the group had a gun.
“One guy grabbed my arms,” she said. “He took my keys from my hand and pushed me to the ground, and I hit my head.”
Within seconds, her black Honda Civic was gone.
“At that moment I was really scared and didn’t have time to react,” she said.
While Yu’s physical wounds were not serious, her heart was broken over the things she lost that were inside the trunk.
“Out of everything, the wedding dress was the one that I was sad about the most,” she said. “Because it does not belong to me.”
Just one day before the carjacking, Yu picked up her best friend’s dream wedding gown they had searched for months to find.
“It was really beautiful,” Yu said. “The perfect dress for her. The moment she tried it on, we all said ‘that’s the one.’”
Yu planned to store it at her home until her friend’s fall wedding, which had already been postponed because of the pandemic.
“She was like ‘Are you joking?,” Yu said.
While Yu takes some time off from work to mentally heal, she is speaking out on behalf of the community she calls home.
“Within the Asian community, a lot of people are afraid of reporting and to be on the news,” she said. “Kind of like giving courage to other people.”
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cariol Horne started her morning outside the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, placing white roses at a colorful memorial to the 10 Black people slain there two months ago by a white gunman.
Across the fenced-off parking lot, the supermarket chain’s president and employees were preparing to lead media on a preview of the refurbished store, a day ahead of its Friday reopening to the public.
Count Horne, a 54-year-old activist and retired Buffalo police officer, was among those in the neighborhood who say it’s too soon.
“We’re pretty much shopping on people’s blood,” she said. “I think that this is more about putting people to work rather than letting them heal. … Just two months ago, these people were running for their lives.”
Yet even Horne carries the mixed emotions of seemingly everyone in the community, where the store has doubled as a gathering spot for two decades.
Her 97-year-old father, a World War II veteran, lives close enough to the market to shop there on his own. The produce at Tops is fresher than the foods available at smaller convenience stores and bodegas in the neighborhood, she said. She gets it.
How do you decide how, when or even whether to let the site of a mass atrocity return to being what it was before it was a crime scene? How do you help people move forward without erasing the memory of an event that devastated so many?
It’s hard enough to answer those questions when it’s a school, a church, a synagogue. It’s a different sort of hard when it’s a place of business, especially one as central to a community as Tops is to east Buffalo.
It took six months for a movie theater to reopen in Aurora, Colorado, after a mass shooter killed 12 people there in 2012. That was one theater in a 16-screen suburban cineplex.
Tops is the social hub of its neighborhood. That’s why frequent shoppers, the store’s managers and employees, community leaders and those who lost loved ones in the hail of bullets two months ago tell The Associated Press simply: It’s complicated.
On the one hand, residents fought for years to win a grocery store on Buffalo’s east side, which had long suffered from disinvestment and lackluster economic activity. The arrival of Tops in 2003 was a godsend to an area that had been considered a food desert.
On the other hand, polishing store fixtures and floors is a far cry from addressing the systemic inequality and unhealed trauma in east Buffalo’s Black community, several residents said.
Tops President John Persons said Thursday that the company began hearing from customers, community members and civic leaders the day after the May 14 shooting. Almost immediately, the company started running a free shuttle from the neighborhood to other Tops stores.
Ultimately, the management team felt confident that store associates and most area residents needed and wanted the store to reopen.
“I’ll be honest, those are the people that we really wanted to listen to, the people that were in the neighborhood, the people that were in the Jefferson Avenue neighborhood and the immediate community to find out what their thoughts were,” Persons said.
On Friday morning, store associates handed single carnations to customers as they entered the newly reopening store. Some also received Tops gift cards — the store planned to hand out more than 200 of them, a representative confirmed.
“The key to life is to get back to living,” said shopper Alan Hall, who lives two blocks away from the Jefferson Avenue store. “We’re happy that it’s open. It looks good. It’s well stocked. Of course, there’s still that undercurrent of grief, which will never leave. But it’s good to be back.”
The store has a calming palate of muted grays and greens. Over the entrance are Adinkra symbols, one representing peace and harmony, another hospitality and generosity and a third, farewell and goodbye.
“Everything you see here was taken down to the bare walls,” Persons said. “It’s all fresh product. This is all new equipment. All throughout, from the ceiling to the floor has been repainted or redone.”
It is also made to be safer, with a new emergency evacuation alarm system and additional emergency exits. Outside, the parking lot and perimeter have new LED lighting.
Fragrance Harris Stanfield, a customer relations employee of Tops, returned to the store Thursday for the first time since the shooting. She initially struggled to get past the foyer, just inside the entrance.
“I couldn’t really pass the threshold. At that point, it just was extremely overwhelming, very emotional,” Stanfield said. “But everyone was so supportive and they knew I needed a moment.”
What calmed her were the water fountains flanking a memorial and poem displayed in tribute to the shooting victims. At the base of the fountain, a sign reads, “To respect the requests of some of the victims’ loved ones names are not included on this memorial.”
Tops says it is working with state, city and community leaders to create a permanent public memorial to be installed outside the store.
Stanfield said she understands why some believe it’s too soon to reopen.
“I think there’s still a place of mourning and grieving,” she said. “We’re still kind of in a blaming space, where they need somewhere to focus that energy. And so it’s just being focused here, which is completely understandable.”
Near the store’s entrance, signs labeled “community counseling” hung from pitched tents. On Thursday, residents looked on from behind the fence, some of them angrily, as Tops managers hosted the press event.
Part of the anger stems from a sense that not enough effort was made to seek enough voices from the community.
“No one’s come door to door to ask the people, who live within a mile, or four blocks, or even two blocks of Tops, ‘Are you comfortable with this? What do you want here?’” said David Louis, another activist who, like Horne, recognizes that others miss not just the goods on Tops’ shelves but the good in its aisles.
“This is such a family store, it’s so close to everyone’s homes,” said Louis, who frequently walked the four blocks to the store wearing Crocs and house pants. “When I’m in Tops, I know that these people aren’t judging me.”
Robert Neimeyer, director of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, said reopening a site of a mass atrocity can be like walking a tightrope. The Buffalo market, in particular, isn’t just a typical business, he said.
“It really is a kind of linchpin of that community, and so it has enormous cultural and practical significance,” Neimeyer said. “It’s just as important a place to live as it is to mourn.”
Still, he said, “Not every site of mass homicide in the United States can become a 9/11 memorial, whether it’s in Uvalde or Buffalo.”
He said the store managers would send a strong message to the community if Tops funneled a portion of the proceeds from grocery sales to a scholarship fund.
“In that way, even shopping in the store becomes a commemorative act,” Neimeyer said.
Mark Talley, the son of Buffalo shooting victim Geraldine Talley, said he grew up going to the Tops on Jefferson Avenue with his mom. Now, he’s hoping to honor her memory through advocacy, community service projects and a fledgling nonprofit organization.
The 33-year-old also attended the Tops preview event Thursday and said he understands why there are mixed feelings.
“When I was first asked this question weeks after it happened, I said, ‘No, I want the Tops closed. I want it to just be dedicated to all the loved ones there,’” Talley said.
“But if you do that, then you just succumb to defeat,” he said. “I don’t want the east side of Buffalo to seem weak. I want us to become stronger than that. Let’s just build it back up.”
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WENZHOU, China, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that Nicki Minaj, the most successful female rapper of all time, entrepreneur and media mogul is bringing her artistry and influence to the world of sports betting through a multi-year, global partnership with MaximBet, a ZKIN portfolio company.
ZKIN has invested US$25 million into MaximBet and currently owns 16% of the company. Mr. Huang, Chairman and CEO of ZKIN stated, "We remain committed to, and excited by, our investment in MaximBet. Competitors in the space have multi-billion-dollar market caps and we believe this investment holds tremendous upside for our shareholders that is not reflected in the current ZKIN share price".
Nicki Minaj is recognized for disrupting the male-dominated industry of rap music and is planning to do the same with sports betting. As a significant shareholder in MaximBet, Minaj brings her style and ethos to not only illustrate the lifestyle of our brand, but also to vastly broaden its audience. This includes inviting many more women to participate in sports betting. A lifelong sports fan, Minaj will work with MaximBet on branding, merchandise, creative activations, partnerships and fan experiences to bring together entertainment, sports, celebrities and betting.
MaximBet is currently live in the state of Colorado and is on track to launch in nine additional U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario, bringing MaximBet's total coverage to approximately 50% of the legal sports wagering market in North America. MaximBet is the only true lifestyle sports betting brand in the industry, rewarding players with real-life, "money can't buy" experiences. The ground-breaking partnership with Minaj allows the company to accentuate experiential sports betting even more by continuing to capitalize on the explosive growth of the sector. The total addressable market in the United States for online sports-betting and i-gaming is growing at 32% annually and is expected to reach US$58 billion by 2025 as confirmed by market research firm Eilers &Krejcik.
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Minaj boasts 280 million social media followers and is the most followed rapper, seventh most followed musician, and 18th most followed person in the world on Instagram. Previous partnerships have been widely successful including her collaboration with Fendi which immediately sold out everywhere. Merging her art and fashion, she quickly succeeded in reigniting the brand's popularity for Fendi logo print items with just one lyric in her 2018 hit song "Chun-Li." Minaj has recently achieved a similar impact with the likes of Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Crocs, DSQUARED2, Marc Jacobs, and more to the point where if she wears an item on social media, it instantly sells out online.
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ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based engineering company building and investing in innovative technologies for the modern world. With a focus on designing and implementing next-generation solutions through industrial, environmental and software engineering, ZKIN owns 28 patents, 21 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards.
ZKIN's core business is to engineer and manufacture patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that effectively deliver high quality, highly-sustainable and environmentally sound drinkable water to the Chinese, Asia and European markets. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee. It has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, which include the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube" and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. ZK International is preparing to capitalize on the $850 Billion commitment made by the Chinese Government to improve the quality of water, which has been stated to be 70% unfit for human contact.
In 2018, ZKIN established its wholly-owned xSigma Corporation to develop innovative software solutions that support its core operations while exploring new opportunities in smart contracts, distributed ledgers, supply chain management and blockchain architecture. The xSigma Labs team is made up of world-class developers and engineers formerly of Facebook, Google, Amazon, Ripple and 1inch, most recently launching its first DeFi project in the Fall of 2020.
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Northeast Ohio Company Now a Global Leader
AKRON, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group™ (C&F Pet), one of the largest and oldest North American pet insurance providers, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This milestone coincides with a recent expansion of the business to include all pet insurance within Crum & Forster, growing the total number of pets insured to more than 500,000.
"It's an exciting time for C&F Pet. Twenty-five years is an amazing accomplishment, one that means we continue our mission of protecting more pets and helping to strengthen that important bond between pet parents and their dogs and cats," said Bob Capobianco, Senior Vice President, Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group.
Originally founded in North Canton, Ohio, the company has been in Akron, Ohio, near the historic Akron Airdock, since 2015. In 2006, as part of a strategic partnership with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), the company introduced its most recognizable program, ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance.
As a result of a multi-channel distribution approach consisting of direct-to-consumer, co-branded partnerships, and white label brands, C&F Pet has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade. The company also has a global reach, with pet insurance programs in the U.S. (ASPCA Pet Health Insurance), Canada (Pets Plus Us), and the U.K. (Pet Protect).
In addition to the ongoing strategic partnership with the ASPCA, other partnerships include PetCoach, LLC (provider of Petco pet insurance plans), Pumpkin Insurance Services, and Spot Insurance Services, as well as Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), and Allstate (Canada). The company was a founding member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).
"Looking back at everything this company has done, it would not have been possible without all the great people involved," added Capobianco. "I'm honored to work with a team of more than 400 employees who are just as passionate about pets as our customers are."
C&F Pet's parent company, Crum & Forster, is celebrating its 200-year anniversary this year. Learn more at www.cfins.com.
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Pet Protect Limited is registered in England and Wales with registered number 1774371. Registered office: Betchworth House, 57-65 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1DL. Pet Protect Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number 311794). This can be checked by visiting the 'Financial Services Register' on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) website at register.fca.org.uk
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama will deliver the keynote address at a democracy summit sponsored by a national, nonpartisan voting organization she helped create, the group announced Wednesday.
The former first lady’s June 13 remarks to When We All Vote’s inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit in Los Angeles will be her first in-person appearance before a large audience since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said. She last addressed When We All Vote in person in 2018 before the midterm elections.
“We need to talk about the state of our democracy and the ways we can protect it right from our own communities,” Michelle Obama said in a tweet announcing the upcoming speech.
Conversations during the June 10-13 summit will center around protecting democracy, combatting voter suppression and ensuring equal access to the ballot box for this fall’s November midterm elections and political contests beyond, organizers said.
Artists, athletes, academics, grassroots organizers and technology, civic and corporate leaders are among the 1,500 people expected to participate.
“Democracy isn’t just a box we check every four years,” said Stephanie Young, executive director of When We We All Vote. “Voting must be embedded in all aspects of our culture.”
President Joe Biden invited global leaders to his own Summit for Democracy last year to pledge his commitment to democracy worldwide, even as the United States faces its own challenges in meeting the democratic ideals of its founders.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies continue to stoke lies that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Republican-led states have used his false claims of election fraud to justify new voting restrictions. Supporters of the Republican former president who deny that Biden, a Democrat, was legitimately elected are running for election administration roles in several states.
In 2018, Mrs. Obama used the considerable influence she had built up as first lady to launch When We All Vote to help register eligible voters in the United States.
That fall, she released her memoir, “Becoming,” which became a bestseller, and embarked on a worldwide book tour that drew thousands of people to her appearances.
Her last big in-person appearance before the pandemic was a February 2020 conversation with Oprah Winfrey in New York that was part of a wellness tour by the former TV talk show host.
Mrs. Obama isolated during the pandemic and, apart from the book tour, has kept a relatively low profile since leaving the White House. She appeared on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show this week.
The former first lady leads When We All Vote with an all-star group, including actors Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross, “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, television producer Shonda Rhimes, singers Janelle Monae, Jennifer Lopez and H.E.R. and professional athletes Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and Megan Rapinoe, among others. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/michelle-obama-to-address-democracy-summit-june-13-in-la/ | 2022-04-21T04:19:55Z |
Iconic Alt-Rock Band Celebrates The Height Of Summer With First Original Song Since 2018, Featuring New Singer Zach Goode, Arriving On All Digital Formats
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LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There could be no better way to continue the Summer of Smash Mouth than with "4th Of July," the first all-new, all-original Smash Mouth track to feature new lead singer Zach Goode at the helm.
Today, UMe releases "4th Of July," Smash Mouth's exciting, fresh take on everyone's favorite height of the summer holiday on all digital formats. Here, the vocal talents of the New York City-born, Los Angeles-based Goode shine through on a zesty, fun-in-the-sun song that celebrates what enjoying summertime is all about.
"4th of July was always my favorite holiday when I was a kid," says Smash Mouth bassist and founding member Paul DeLisle. "Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are all cold-weather affairs. The 4th of July is the only major holiday landing smack dab in the middle of summer. It needs a theme song, right?" (Right!)
The first original Smash Mouth song to be released since 2018, "4th Of July," was written by all five band members: bassist Paul DeLisle, keyboardist Michael Klooster, drummer Randy Cooke, guitarist Sean Hurwitz, and vocalist Zach Goode. Admits DeLisle, "I had the idea for this track years ago, but it wasn't until everyone put their own individual stamps on it that it became a classic Smash Mouth song." Without a doubt, Goode is especially strong in his debut performance on an original Smash Mouth tune, one that has instantly become the feel-good hit of the summer.
Smash Mouth is taking their high-energy show on the road this summer, too, with four dates already confirmed. July 3 will find Smash Mouth at Red, Rhythm, and Boom in Mason, Ohio, and then they'll be at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon, on July 8; Xfinity Mobile Concert Series at Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock, California, on July 9; and Summer Concert Series in Palmdale, California, on July 23 with more dates to be released. Click HERE for more information on the tour.
The Summer of Smash Mouth officially got underway on June 10, when UMe released "Never Gonna Give You Up," Smash Mouth's truly bold and lively cover of British soul-pop sensation Rick Astley's iconic 1987 hit single on all digital formats. This refreshing reimagining spotlights the vocal talents of Goode to an absolute T. Click HERE to listen now.
Prior to that, back on May 13, UMe released "All Star (Owl City Remix)," Owl City's bold reworking of Smash Mouth's iconic 1999 hit single, on all digital formats. This fresh take on a perennial classic adds a new layer of sunny electronic pep to a song recognized worldwide for its inherently joyful get-up-and-go disposition. Click HERE to listen now.
Another feather added to Smash Mouth and new frontman Zach Goode's collective cap, the vibrant good-time nature of "4th Of July" is only gonna help make that special summertime feeling last forever. Thanks to this exciting new track, there's no doubt the Summer of Smash Mouth continues onward with an endless bang.
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John Stamos and Bob Saget were an unlikely duo.
When they worked together on the beloved family sitcom "Full House" from 1987 to 1995, they had different working styles -- a disparity that could cause tension at times. Saget could be, according to Stamos, "annoying" and "goof off."
"The truth is -- and, you know, I have to say it's so funny -- that we weren't the best friends (when we were) on that show," Stamos tells CNN. "I came in wanting to approach the sitcom with structure, whereas Bob and Dave (Coulier) just wanted to make everyone laugh all the time."
He recalls this during a Zoom call about a new special and ode to Saget called "Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute," which premieres Friday on Netflix, roughly six months after the beloved TV dad died at age 65.
"No one would've guessed that the two of us would end up being best friends," he says.
So close, in fact, that Stamos acted as a pallbearer at Saget's funeral -- a day, he confessed on Twitter, that was "the hardest day of my life."
At the funeral, Saget's first wife, Sherri Kramer, gifted Stamos exactly what he needed to hear -- a tribute to their unique friendship that makes Stamos laugh as he recalls her words: "Bob loved you so much," she told him, according to Stamos, "but he also hated you for a long time."
Best friends, then brothers
After the show ended, Saget and Stamos bonded over trying to shake their wholesome "Full House" characters, Danny Tanner and Jesse Katsopolis, respectively.
"We both knew his true 'dirty daddy' self," Stamos says, as did anyone who was around when the cameras would stop rolling and the jokes would begin.
The more they spent time together -- including, eventually, on a reboot called "Fuller House" -- the more they grew to love one another. Stamos says the two even began seeing the same therapist.
"He started popping into my life when I needed him the most, when I needed somebody. And then vice versa," Stamos says. "And then we just got closer and closer and closer, and we ended up just being there for each other during the happiest and the saddest moments of our lives."
He shares this while playing snippets of the Netflix special, growing emotional as he watches his best friend appear on screen, vacillating between crying and laughing.
He is still so sad, he says.
He plays a clip of comedian Jeff Ross, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, John Mayer and himself riffing on stage about their mutual pal. The stage is scattered with plush chairs and Ross is hosting. Ross makes a joke: "John Mayer is here, and John very, very, very generously hired a private jet to fly Bob's body home. He also hired a Goodyear Blimp to fly in Louis Anderson's body."
Stamos laughs, saying, "it was a light roast Bob would have loved."
'It was such a gut punch'
Saget was found dead in a hotel room on Jan. 9 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Florida. An autopsy report released by the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office later disclosed that the comedian died as a result of "head trauma."
Stamos had been driving around with his 4-year-old son, Billy, trying to get him to nap, shortly before he found out the news. He was in a parking lot not far from his home when his publicist called.
"He asked if I had spoken to Bob yet that day ... that people are saying he's dead," he recalls. "I go, 'What? He's in Florida to do a show.'"
He hung up and called and texted Saget multiple times, then started calling Saget's wife, Kelly Rizzo. When he reached her; she was screaming and crying. The news was true.
"I hit the ground in the parking lot. And it was downhill from there," he says. "It was just 'I'm so sorry.' It was such a gut punch."
He returned home with Billy still asleep and went out on a balcony in his house, where he saw a hummingbird hovering nearby. In the Stamos family tradition, this means a person who has died is visiting.
"I don't know why I did it, but I videotaped it," Stamos says. "And I got video of the little hummingbird that I think was Bob."
Rock 'n' roll shiva
Since in the Jewish tradition the funeral should occur within 24 hours of the time of death, Stamos says he and friends "whipped a funeral together," got Saget's body home and had a ceremony less than a week after his death.
Stamos was there alongside "Full House" co-stars Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Lori Loughlin and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Then on Jan. 30, friends and family threw a touching and sad "impromptu rock 'n' roll shiva" for Saget in a small room above The Comedy Store in Hollywood, where he had started his career as a standup.
Stamos plays footage of himself giving an emotional speech about Saget, where he tells the audience about the "honor of being his best friend ... one of his best friends, for 35 years." The audience was filled with a mixture of friends, family and fans. Stamos played them a tribute video he made of Saget, but revisiting it was difficult.
"This is hard to watch," he says, tearing up.
Producer Mike Binder, a friend of Saget and Coulier, came up with the idea for the tribute, with Ross and Stamos set to host. They didn't have much prepared, but Stamos and Mayer were able to get a band together. Binder set up cameras "just in case" and famous faces started rolling in, Stamos recalled.
"I hear these two voices that sound so familiar by the door, I think, 'That sounds like Chris Rock. That sounds like Jim Carrey.' I had no idea they were gonna be there," he says. "And everybody just walked on stage, and it just took off from there."
The result is raw and intimate, and Stamos would not have a celebration of Saget's life presented in any other way.
All proceeds from the live show went to the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
He hopes everyone sees how loved -- and loving -- his friend was.
"He would always tell you how much he loved you, why he loved you. He never got off the phone," Stamos says. "I could show you; it's 'I love you. I love you.' Fifty times, a million times."
He says that because Saget suffered a lot of loss in his life, he was acutely aware of getting his message of love across.
"That's our lesson and that's for sure. I mean, a lot of people that were around him, they sure do say, 'I love you' a lot," he says, laughing.
Stamos, picking up and strumming a guitar of Saget's, recalls the last time he saw his friend in person.
It was a double date at Nobu in Malibu, where he left with a full heart thinking about their friendship.
"That night Bob was everything that I wanted him to be," he says. "All the best parts of him were at that dinner... I swear to God, he was just, like, at peace somehow."
He listened, intently interested in what was going on in other people's lives, Stamos says.
"You know, sometimes you could tell, 'He's just asking questions because he's supposed to because our shrink told him to,'" he laughs, "But that night was different."
He says his favorite lines from the special come from Jim Carrey.
In the moment, which he plays over Zoom, Carrey addresses the crowd as a blues song plays in the background.
"Bob wasn't someone who was taken away from us; he was something that was given to us," Carrey says. "And one day, when the laughs had hit a certain amount, he just unzipped his human suit and went for a ride."
He's probably "floating above us" at this very moment, Carrey adds, "flanked by angels."
"And they're sayin', 'You made people laugh,' 'You made people feel loved,' 'You made people money,' 'You created a cathedral of f***ing love in this world.' And that was your life, Bob Saget, a cathedral of love, a cathedral of laughter."
"Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute" premieres June 10 on Netflix.
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Report: 14% of doctors admit drinking or doing drugs at work to cope with stress
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
(CNN) – The COVID-19 pandemic has some healthcare workers stressed out and looking for ways to ease their tensions.
According to a report on healthcare workers’ mental health released Thursday, 21% of physicians say they’ve taken drugs or drank alcohol more than once per day.
Additionally, 14% report consuming alcohol or controlled substances while at work.
The findings from the Mind-Body Health treatment chain APN were based on 1,000 healthcare workers questioned in July.
Researchers also say many of these healthcare workers suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while experiencing trauma similar to what wartime soldiers go through.
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New details have emerged describing a scene filled with fear and chaos as a 21-year-old gunman opened fire during a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb, where seven people were killed and dozens of others wounded.
Concealed on a rooftop, the shooter opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle on paradegoers Monday along Highland Park's Central Avenue. His position made it difficult for law enforcement to determine immediately the origin of the bursts of gunfire, according to Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen.
"The noise was bouncing off the buildings. People were pointing in different directions," Jogmen told CNN on Thursday in an interview.
In the panicked aftermath, authorities spent nearly eight hours hunting for the shooter, fearing he would resume his killing spree, Jogmen said.
"Was it a pause, was it a break?" Jogmen said, referring to some of the questions authorities faced during the frantic search. "Is this person intent on continuing until he ended his life? Is this a person that was looking for an escape?"
Robert E. Crimo III was taken into custody by police at a traffic stop that same day after being tipped off by what they described as "an alert member of the community." He was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder, and additional charges are expected to be filed, prosecutors have said. He's being held without bond.
In a voluntary statement, Crimo admitted to authorities that he emptied two 30-round magazines before loading his weapon with a third and firing again, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Ben Dillon said during a virtual bail hearing Wednesday.
If convicted, Crimo faces a life sentence in prison.
Meanwhile, the motive remains unclear four days later.
"That's the first thing people want to know," Jogmen said. "At this point, I don't think I can give you a why based on what I'm hearing from my investigators. ... We'd love to have that reason out there so people could process (it), but I'm not sure that we're there yet."
As investigators work to determine what led up to the shooting, the Highland community has been grieving the lives lost and those who were hurt in the attack.
Victims in recovery
Among the wounded is an 8-year-old boy, who is paralyzed from the waist down after undergoing multiple surgeries in the past few days.
Cooper Roberts attended the parade with his mother Keely and his twin brother Luke, who were also injured during the shooting, family spokesman Anthony Loizzi said Thursday during a news conference.
Cooper was shot in the chest, and his spinal cord was severed, Loizzi said. He was heavily sedated Thursday and was placed on a ventilator in critical but stable condition after undergoing to close his belly area.
"It's going to be a new normal for him moving forward," Loizzi said. "It sounds (like) he'll have significant issues moving forward, especially with walking."
Luke was hurt by shrapnel, and he was released from the hospital after treatment. Keely Roberts also underwent several surgeries after being shot in the leg and in the foot area, Loizzi said.
Meanwhile, a married couple who were injured during the shooting reunited at the hospital after the wife completed surgery, according to Samantha Whitehead, a friend to close to the family.
Stephen Kolpack was shot in the leg and released, but his wife Zoe suffered a shattered femur and recently got out of surgery, Whitehead said.
"It was just pure joy. Like you could just feel the love," Whitehead told CNN. "I think you could just feel the relief out of both of them that ... they're gonna be OK. Their kids are gonna be OK. They just really are grateful. It's like the best-case scenario out of a horrible, horrible situation."
Whitehead, who described herself as Zoe's best friend, has set up a GoFundMe to cover the family's medical expenses.
Those who didn't survive include Irina and Kevin McCarthy, ages 35 and 37, who were parents to a 2-year-old boy who was found alive at the shooting.
The other slain victims were Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63, of Highland Park; Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park; and Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78, of Morelos, Mexico, and Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, of Waukegan.
The shooter had run-ins with police
In April 2019, Highland Park police received a call that Crimo had tried to take his own life using a machete and mental health professionals handled the issue, according to a police report documenting the incident.
A few months later, a relative reported in September 2019 that Crimo threatened family members that he would "kill everyone" and had a collection of bladed items in his closet, another police report shows. Police confiscated the collection, and the suspect's father -- Bobby Crimo Jr. -- picked it up later that day at the police station.
Following that second report, Highland Park police submitted to the Illinois State Police a "Clear and Present Danger" about what happened, the police report shows.
No arrests were made during that incident because there were no signed complaints against Crimo. Family members were not willing to file additional complaints, the state police said.
Since those incidents, Crimo passed four background checks between June 2020 and September 2021 when buying firearms, which included checks of the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System, state police said.
He legally bought five firearms, including rifles, pistols and possibly a shotgun, according to Lake County Major Crime Task Force Deputy Chief Chris Covelli.
Crimo's application for a firearm owner's identification card (FOID) was sponsored by his father because his son was under 21. It was not denied because there was "insufficient basis to establish a clear and present danger" at the time, state police said.
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart told CNN on Thursday there is no criminal liability for sponsoring someone's FOID and added the office is still going through evidence "in terms of who knew what when."
"There's different ways to look at potential criminal liability in this case," Rinehart said. "There's not a, per se, violation of law if you vouch for somebody in a FOID card and they end up doing something terrible like this. But, having said that, we are continuing to investigate the case and continuing to explore all options."
CNN's calls to Crimo Jr. have not been returned. Crimo Jr.'s attorney, Steve Greenberg, told CNN they would not be making any further public comments, "but the parents will continue to speak with law-enforcement and to assist them."
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") today announced that, upon review of the revenue recognition policy adhered to in fiscal 2021, the Company will restate its previously issued audited consolidated comparative financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. This decision was approved by the Company's board of directors upon the recommendation of the Company's audit committee, and after consultation with management and the Company's former and current auditors.
The decision to restate these financial statements was based on the Company's conclusion that certain revenues and cost of sales recognized during fiscal 2021 that were related to the Company's wholesale operations should not have been recorded on a gross basis during that period. The Company has subsequently ceased transactions relating to its wholesale division as of Q1 2022. These restatements should not impact historical cash or cash equivalents that were generated during the period mentioned above based upon the current review. At the present time, the restatements are expected to impact revenue and cost of sales line items. While the Company's analysis is still underway, the Company currently estimates the revenue impact for the full year 2021 to be a reduction of approximately US$2.76 million (C$3.45 million) and cost of sales to decrease by approximately US$2.48 million (C$3.10 million).
At this time, the Company has not fully completed its review and the expected financial impact of the restatement is preliminary and subject to change. There can be no assurance that the final reported adjustments will not differ materially from the estimated amounts discussed in this press release, or that additional adjustments will not be identified. This press release qualifies the Company's previously released financial statements, press releases, earnings releases and investor communications for the fiscal period cited above.
PlantX cannot at this time estimate when the restatement will be completed. The Company will continue to diligently pursue completion of the restatement and intends to make its upcoming 2022 annual filings as soon as reasonably practical.
About PlantX Life Inc.
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is the one-stop shop for everything plant-based. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, clothing and its own water brand – but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, to provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with the top nutritionists, chefs and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier and happier life.
The Company website is http://investor.PlantX.com/.
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By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate; that assumptions may not be correct; and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: risks that additional information may arise from the Company's and its audit committee's internal review, the risk that the process of preparing and auditing the restated financial statements or other subsequent events will require the Company to make additional adjustments, the time and effort required to complete the restatement of its financial statements, as well as other risks described more fully in the Company's filings which have been filed on SEDAR.
Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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Questions always arise when tragedy strikes.
So when a 14-year-old boy fell to his death last week on an amusement park ride in Orlando, Florida, there were questions about who should be held responsible and how the incident happened in the first place.
Tyre Sampson fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower, which takes riders up and then drops them nearly 400 feet at speeds that reach more than 75 mph, according to ICON Park, where the incident happened.
There were also questions about whether Tyre was too big for the ride. "My son was 6'5, 340. So, he's a big guy," said Tyre's father, Yarnell Sampson.
His death is being investigated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services along with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and ICON Park.
In an effort to gain a better understanding of the larger issue of regulation in the amusement park industry, CNN examined safety reports and spoke with experts about park operations and why they don't have federal oversight.
Who regulates amusement parks?
Typically, state agencies have oversight, according to Randy King, a safety consultant based in Houston, Texas, who has over 30 years of experience in the safety and amusement park industry.
When it comes to standardization of safety at parks, the industry relies on ASTM International, an organization that develops and publishes standards for a number of industries including amusement parks, he said.
Additionally, "almost everyone in the amusement industry" belongs to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), a trade group representing amusement parks, according to King.
The ASTM committee handling amusement parks meets twice a year, according to the organization's website. The IAAPA releases a safety report annually for parks and holds expos and training for member organizations.
What's the history behind the regulation system?
A state's department of agriculture normally regulates amusement parks or at least fixed (or immovable) rides, according to Martin Lewison, an associate professor at Farmingdale University in New York who was dubbed by The New York Times as "Professor Roller Coaster."
That's because parks began as traveling businesses that would turn up at US agricultural fairs -- farmers would show up with a prized pumpkin or cow and then a showman brought the rides, Lewison said.
"It was always the agricultural institutions that were in charge of these sorts of events and that led to a modern-day regulatory structure where -- in most states -- some branch of the state department of agriculture has oversight over fixed rides," he said.
As the size of the amusement park industry ballooned in the last century, some elements came under federal supervision. But the industry balked at the oversight.
"(The) industry pushed back for many years on federal oversight on fixed amusement rides," Lewiston said.
In the early 1980s, Congress determined that the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission was only responsible for traveling rides.
The so-called "Roller-Coaster Loophole" did not sit well with some lawmakers. In 2001, then US Rep. (now Sen.) Edward Markey of Massachusetts called for oversight to be restored to the CPSC. Markey initially began his crusade to close the loophole in 1999, and has been looking to close it since.
"The reason there is no national clearinghouse to prevent ride injuries is clear -- since 1981, the industry has escaped routine product safety regulation through a loophole in the law," he said.
So, why aren't amusement parks federally regulated?
King and Lewison say the answer to this is simple: The industry would not benefit from federal oversight.
"It could make things worse," King said, adding that getting the federal government involved does not make things better.
To that point, Lewison said involvement from the feds would cost the industry too much.
"They would have to now deal separately with a federal regulatory agency that would suddenly become responsible for every fixed-site amusement ride in the United States," he said.
There are thousands of fixed amusement rides across the country, many of which are family entertainment centers with go-karts and/or a kiddy roller coaster.
"The industry obviously doesn't want that extra cost of dealing with a new set of rules and regulations because a lot of these companies are small companies that don't make a huge amount of profits. There's only so many Six Flags and Disneys out there," Lewison said.
"So for them, it's fairly easy to accommodate additional costs. But for many small businesses, which is the majority of the industry, any additional costs can be devastating in terms of their bottom line," he said.
Both King and Lewison told CNN they thought state agencies were doing a great job regulating amusement parks.
"Safety culture is already heavily built into the industry," Lewison said.
How often do people die on amusement park rides?
It's very rare for someone to die, let alone get injured on a ride at an amusement park. The safety record of the amusement park industry is amazing, Lewison said, and ride designers are serious about their work and safety.
"The amusement industry operates with the understanding that one injury is one too many and there is an impressive effort made by industry safety professionals to enhance safety at our facilities," said Jim Seay, president of the Baltimore-based Premier Rides and a member of the IAAPA safety committee.
"Ride fatalities are extremely rare which is why, like a plane crash, they are covered widely in the news," Seay said. "Statistically you are safer riding the rides at an amusement park than most other forms of recreation and even the drive to the park although that doesn't stop the efforts of industry safety experts to focus on making the industry even safer."
The odds of being seriously injured on a fixed-site ride in the US is 1 in 15.5 million, the IAAPA said.
In other words, there are more chances of a person dying by bee stings or from a dog attack than being injured on an amusement park ride, according to statistics from the National Safety Council.
A 2020 IAAPA North American Ride Safety Report -- in which it surveyed 162 facilities -- said a majority (60%) of injuries came from family and adult rides.
The report also said there were 341 ridership-based injuries, though the report also added that the number is significantly lower than 2019 (1,294) because of the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on the amusement industry in 2020.
"These sorts of accidents are extraordinarily rare," Lewison said. "You're still more likely to die falling off a chair than dying on an amusement ride."
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PHOENIX, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With investments of nearly $950 million over the past three years, the Cable One family of brands (Sparklight, Fidelity, Hargray and ValuNet) is building a robust and reliable network with the power and capacity to support the digital future of the more than one million customers it serves, as well as extend broadband service to areas previously unserved or underserved.
"Our investment strategy ensures our customers have access to a state-of-the-art network designed to handle future technological advances and reflects our deep commitment to addressing digital equity across our footprint," said Julie Laulis, Cable One President and CEO. "Looking to the future, we are laying the groundwork for 10 gigabit (10G) speeds and investing in a new era of innovation that will not only further enrich the lives of our customers but contribute to the economic development of the communities we serve."
With faster symmetrical speeds, lower latency, enhanced reliability and improved security, 10G will deliver internet connectivity that is 10 times faster than today's speeds, transforming the customer experience, creating new possibilities for smart cities, connected homes, communication, health care, education, entertainment and more.
In preparation for the future launch of DOCSIS 4.0, the cornerstone of the industry's 10G platform, Cable One is upgrading its network return path to allow for symmetrical multi-Gig high speed internet service; reclaiming spectrum used for traditional linear video; and upgrading plant capacity to 1.8 GHz - all while pushing fiber deeper into neighborhoods to maximize the bandwidth available to every home served and preparing the network for future capacity enhancements.
"We are implementing the upgrades needed to our networks in order to deliver multi-Gig symmetrical speeds to our residential customers over the next few years," Laulis said. "We will continue to make cost-efficient capital investments as part of our efforts to ensure our network is never a barrier to supporting and enhancing the evolving needs of our customers."
Cable One, Inc. is a leading broadband communications provider serving more than 1.1 million residential and business customers in 24 states through its Sparklight® and Clearwave® brands. Sparklight provides consumers with a wide array of connectivity and entertainment services, including high-speed internet and advanced Wi-Fi solutions, cable television and phone service. Sparklight Business and Clearwave provide scalable and cost-effective products for businesses ranging in size from small to mid-market, in addition to enterprise, wholesale and carrier customers.
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Open enrollment will allow Kansas students to enroll in any school district
By Rebecca Gannon
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OLATHE, Kansas (KMBC) — Open enrollment in Kansas schools is essentially a done deal. Lawmakers added it as a provision to the Kansas Education Funding bill that awaits Gov. Laura Kelly’s signature.
While the bill falls in line with education funding, and adequately funds schools per the Gannon ruling, the open enrollment provision means that if any public school has space, any student in the state of Kansas can attend that school.
Advocates said it gives students the opportunity to go to a school that meets their needs. Opponents said resources for the idea are sorely lacking.
“Schools are such a draw to the community in general,” said Jennifer Robinson, an Olathe mother.
All three of her children – and a lot of her tax dollars – have gone to Olathe schools. Now, with the passage of the open enrollment provision, more kids can go to Olathe schools but their parents tax dollars won’t.
“I can see benefits and I can see drawbacks to open enrollment,” Robinson said. “It sounds great – kids being able to go to school anywhere they want. But schools receive funding based on the number of schools that they have. They receive a certain amount of money per student.”
Republican state Sen. Molly Baumgardner, who represents District 37 in Kansas (which includes Olathe, Blue Valley, and Spring Hill schools) told KMBC that state tax dollars will eventually pay for an out-of-district student to go to a different district.
Baumgardner, the Senate Education Committee chair, said $17, 000 of state funding will follow the out-of-district student, starting the second year the child’s enrolled in the new district.
“Change is always something that’s worrisome for folks,” Baumgardner said.
By the 2023-24 school year, school districts will have to decide how many students each building can accommodate. If there are any remaining spaces, those could go to out-of-district students. If there are more out-of-district students than spaces, there will be a lottery system. Each student that is opting to come to a new district must provide their own transportation to do it, although Baumgardner said there is a chance those students could utilize bus routes that have open space on the bus.
Many large and small school districts argued against open enrollment earlier this year.
“We did this,” said Baumgardner, “because they (school districts) said they were opposed to it, but couldn’t give us specifics for what needed to be changed.”
Within two hours, multiple school districts provided KMBC with their specific concerns on Monday.
Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher, who represents the Olathe and Blue Valley districts, said, “Is there a better solution? Of course there is. That solution is adequately funding all of our schools, and equitably. So that the school that is in your own neighborhood, is a great school for you to attend.”
Blue Valley, Olathe, Shawnee Mission, and the Kansas City, Kansas school districts have all spoken out against this, as has the local representative on the Kansas State Board of Education.
“The School Choice measure, HB 2567, will hinder a school board’s ability to plan for the effective and efficient use of a limited amount of dollars needed to meet the needs of students and their families.
“HB 2567, looks only at “open seats” in a building or grade level without taking into account the educational needs of the students who attend the school or looking at the potential educational needs of the incoming students,” said Edwin Birch, executive director of communications and marketing for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
David Smith, the Shawnee Mission School District’s chief communications officer, released a list of reasons the district is against the measure:
SMSD does not support HB 2615 because the policy change does not appear to serve a public policy goal that is not already available. No Kansas school district or non-political organization asked for this policy change. SMSD, like many other districts, has an out-of-district transfer policy. Allows transfers once a year prior to the Sept. 20 court date and includes a building and grade level assessments each year that adds to the already-strained administrative responsibilities USDs are set by geography to build and support local community interests, taxes, and voting authority for all residents. Expanding a public policy allowing any student to attend wherever they want diminishes the connection a citizen has to the location they pay taxes and have a vote in locally elected school boards. This step may further erode community support for public schools. This policy change will allow families with children in special education to pick districts to serve their children and the receiving districts will be responsible for transportation and additional services. In fact, a USD may not know if a student incoming has an IEP. The state currently fails to cover excess special education costs, and that rate will continue to decline in districts where transfers chose to attend. Moreover, increased students with their state funding create an increase in local property taxes. Local option budgets are levied against state money and up to 33% of additional funds will increase property tax rates on local property owners, not on students who do not live in the district. The Olathe School District released the following statement:
“Olathe Public Schools needs to be able to plan and prepare from year to year in order to best meet the needs of our almost 30,000 students, from adequate staffing to programming needs and more. The proposed bill would allow parents to enroll students throughout the year, which makes planning challenging. Additionally, because of this, a district may not receive the financial resources to ensure appropriate programs and resources are available to support learning outcomes for all students. We have a finite number of opportunities available for students, from places on athletic teams to participation in district activities and more. Our responsibility is to the students who reside within the boundaries of the Olathe Public Schools, and as such, we have to prioritize meeting their needs and preparing them for their future.”
Michelle Dombrosky, a Kansas Board of Education member released the following statement:
“This bill destroys representative government.
– The authority to accept or not accept nonresident students is removed from local school districts.
– Receiving schools receive the state funding for each transfer student.
– Local taxpayers of receiving schools are encumbered with their local taxes supporting non-resident school district students.
– Parents of nonresident students do not participate in school board or bond elections of the school district where their child attends.
– Local school boards will not reflect the students of their resident area.
– State school board members will not reflect the students of their resident area.
“This bill moves toward the combining or dissolution of local school boards, eradicating local representative government. I think local representation is important. Your voice is stronger when it is closer to home.
“If you don’t even live in the district of the school where you would be transferring, why would anyone bother voting for local school bonds, their own local BOE, or even their State Board representative? Who would be representing who?”
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The leadership transitions will enhance the company's products, sales and data operations
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has announced a new, broader role for a senior data executive, as well as two other senior-level promotions.
Charity Taylor is moving into a new role overseeing the creation of the Enterprise Business Analytics Team within the S&P Global Mobility division. In this capacity, she will be tasked with developing analytical solutions to key industry challenges and reducing time-to-value for newly acquired sources by combining deep automotive expertise with world-class data assets from across the S&P Global Mobility organization. Taylor spent over 12 years at JD Power (PIN) prior to joining aM in April 2020, most recently serving as managing director responsible for new product development and ongoing data operations. She also has nearly a decade of additional automotive experience in a variety of financial roles spanning manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing and supply chain for General Motors. Taylor has long supported improved business outcomes for a broad array of automotive clients through the development of unique analytical solutions in the realm of real-time market performance, pricing and incentive optimization, along with her ability to derive from them valuable insights to guide high-impact decisions.
Aaron Baldwin has been promoted to chief product officer. In this role, he will oversee the product roadmap and strategy, supporting a team of directors specializing in product, product marketing, integrations and analytics. Before joining aM, Baldwin served as senior vice president of product and business development at CarNow. He was a member of the founding management team and oversaw development of OEM, large client and partner relationships, as well as product development and product lifecycle management. Baldwin also previously served as director of digital marketing at eLEAD and worked in various positions at Asbury Automotive Group, including director of dealership marketing, giving him insight into dealership operations that currently help him support aM's dealer partners.
Michael Eager has been promoted to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. In this role, Eager will oversee aM's go-to-market teams and strategy. Prior to joining the aM team, Eager worked at CARFAX (also part of S&P Global Mobility) as the director of field sales and was instrumental in the launch of many products and growth of the sales business. In his 17 years of experience at CARFAX, he led the growth of the national field sales teams through both management and strategic sales leadership positions. Eager also previously held sales positions at tech start-ups and consulting companies, giving him a passion and expertise in launching new businesses and leading high-performing automotive sales teams.
"As we look ahead to continue growing and scaling automotiveMastermind, I'm confident these new roles for Charity, Aaron and Michael will significantly strengthen our data leadership position, drive even greater levels of product innovation and continue to enhance product and service offerings for our dealer partners," said automotiveMastermind Chief Executive Officer Matt Leone. "I could not have asked for more qualified and seasoned industry executives to fill these roles, and I look forward to ongoing success from these dedicated professionals and their teams."
Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind®, part of S&P Global Mobility, empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. Its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, helps dealerships generate success in loyalty, service and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing and dedicated consultative services.
automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City.
For more information, visit automotiveMastermind.com.
S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
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AAPI small businesses to receive a $2 million dollar boost to recover from pandemic losses
Cash payments begin at $10,000.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As Democrats work to revive a slimmed-downed version of the Build Back Better Act, some small business owners are turning to other sources of financial help to lessen the impacts of the pandemic.
Chiling Tong of the Asian and Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce in Washington says AAPI business owners across America were heavily impacted by Covid’s economic downturn. Tong explained the biggest hurdles owners are facing.
“Covid and anti-AAPI hate,” said Tong. “Both hit the AAPI business community very, very hard.”
A report from Stop AAPI Hate found there were nearly 11,500 hate incidents reported between March 19, 2020 and March 31, 2022. As the pandemic unfolded, a UCLA report found 233,000 AAPI small businesses closed from February to April in 2020.
“We’ve made a $2 million pool available in grants in amounts from $10,000 to $50,000,” said Tammy Halevy, the Executive Director of Reimagine Main Street. To help counter the financial effects of the pandemic, Halevy says AAPI small business owners are getting a boost.
It’s through the AAPISTRONG: Small Business Grants, in partnership with multiple organizations and with support from Meta, known to most as Facebook.
Forty AAPI businesses who launched during the pandemic will receive $10,000 cash grants. Sixty AAPI businesses who launched prior to the pandemic and survived will receive $25,000 cash grants. “That’s a one cash payment, and applications for the AAPI Strong Program are open until July,” said Tong.
AAPI small business owners can apply on the National Asian and Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce website. The deadline is July 26th.
Earlier this year, a survey from Small Business for America’s Future found more than 1,700 small business owners across the nation believed childcare and prescription drug policies in the Build Back Better Act would help ease their financial burdens.
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NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is shaking up its morning lineup, saying Thursday that Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins will team up as hosts of a “reimagined” program that debuts later this year.
They will replace the current team of John Berman and Brianna Keilar at “New Day,” which airs on the news network from 6 to 9 a.m. Eastern.
It’s the first major programming move announced by new CNN Chairman Chris Licht, who has an extensive background in morning television. He helped develop “Morning Joe” at MSNBC and also produced “CBS This Morning” in the early 2010s.
“There is no stronger combination of talent than Don, Poppy and Kaitlan to deliver on our promise of a game-changing morning news program,” Licht said in a statement. “They are each uniquely intelligent, reliable and compelling. Together they have a rare and palpable chemistry.”
Much of the news Licht has made since starting his job in May has been subtractions, canceling the “Reliable Sources” media show and letting go host Brian Stelter, as well as parting ways with legal affairs reporter Jeffrey Toobin and White House correspondent John Harwood.
The morning show announcement also opens another hole in CNN’s prime-time lineup, where Lemon has hosted the 10 p.m. weeknight hour. CNN still hasn’t replaced Chris Cuomo at 9 p.m. after he was fired last December.
Lemon said in a statement that his last eight years as a prime-time host have been an incredible ride, but that it’s time to “shake things up.”
“I was honestly floored when Chris Licht asked me to do this and I’m honored by his belief in me,” Lemon said. “It’s going to be a thrill ride to take on this challenge with Poppy and Kaitlan.”
“New Day” will get a new name, format and set in the revamp. CNN said those details, including the premiere date, will be announced later.
For Harlow, the change means getting up earlier. She currently anchors the 9 to 11 a.m. hours on CNN, where she has worked since 2008.
Collins, 30, has had a meteoric rise at CNN. She joined the network in 2017 and was named the network’s chief White House correspondent last year. She’ll be leaving the White House, but unlike Lemon and Harlow, Collins was also named “chief correspondent” of the new morning show, meaning she’ll often be reporting from news locations.
Mornings are particularly competitive in television news. Besides network offerings “Good Morning America” on ABC, the “Today” show on NBC and “CBS Mornings,” cable competitors have well-established franchises with “Fox & Friends” and “Morning Joe.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-cnn-revamping-morning-show-with-lemon-harlow-and-collins/ | 2022-09-16T15:04:15Z |
TPS interviews potential employees to teach, care for next generation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools is looking for educators and staff members to join their team at its annual Job Fair.
USD 501 hosted its fair at the Quinton Heights Education Center Thursday, July 7, for interested candidates to apply positions that range from teachers and administrators to bus drivers and janitors.
Dr. Beryl New, USD 501′s director of certified personnel, says TPS needs lots of workers who are willing to work with children, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“On our classified side, we always need paras, substitutes for every area, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus paras, so there is a spot really for anybody who enjoys working with children,” Dr. New said.
Dr. New also wanted to let potential candidates know that as of July 1, the district increased the salary for its classified positions.
If interested, the job fair continues from 1 - 5 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Education Center located at 2331 S Topeka Blvd.
To view Topeka Public School’s available positions, click here and select job opportunities.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Four European countries that border Russia will take regional steps this month to limit people from Russia from entering Europe’s visa-free zone by land because they “are increasingly concerned about the substantial and growing influx of Russian citizens.”
“We believe that this is becoming a serious threat to our public security and to the overall shared Schengen area,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said Thursday. “There are people coming with the aim of undermining the security of our countries.”
Poland and the three Baltic countries — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — have agreed on a common regional approach with the “political will and firm intention to introduce national temporary measures for Russian citizens holding EU visas.”
Such measures should take effect in each of the four countries by Sept. 19.
“We emphasize that this is not an outright entry ban and commonly agreed legitimate exceptions will remain,” Kallas said, adding exceptions include dissidents, humanitarian cases, family members and holders of residence permits, among others.
“Travel to the European Union is a privilege, not a human right,” Kallas said, adding it was “unacceptable that citizens of the aggressor state are able to freely travel in the EU, whilst at the same time people in Ukraine are being tortured and murdered.”
In Poland, one of the staunchest supporters of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the government said the goal was to “prevent direct threats to the public order and security.”
Kallas added that most visas issued to Russians were given before Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Estonia and Latvia border the Russian mainland, while Lithuania and Poland share borders with Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea.
At a European Union summit last month, the bloc’s 27 members were divided over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and concerns about punishing ordinary Russians who may not even support his war on Ukraine.
The EU already tightened visa restrictions on Russian officials and businesspeople in May, but Poland and the Baltic countries have called for a broader ban on tourists. Germany and France are leading a push to tighten visa restrictions on Russians rather than impose an outright ban.
“What we have seen in the last couple of weeks and months is that number of border crossings by Russian citizens holding Schengen visas has dramatically increased,” said Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics during a news conference after a meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Lithuania on Wednesday. “This is becoming also a public security issue. This is … an issue of a moral and political nature.”
The EU already has banned air travel from Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But Russians can still travel by land to Estonia and apparently are then taking flights to other European destinations.
The four countries are EU members and part of Europe’s travel zone — known as the “Schengen area” — where people and goods move freely between these countries without border checks.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California private equity firm IRA Capital ("IRA" or the "Company") today announced the promotion of Daniel Sitz and Azhar Jameeli to the roles of Managing Director, as well as the addition of Austin Lee as Senior Associate.
- Azhar Jameeli's promotion to the role of Managing Director reflects his leadership responsibility for the Company's senior housing, medical office, and life science acquisition and investment activities. Mr. Jameeli works across healthcare investments, with a focus on the senior housing segment.
- Daniel Sitz's promotion to Managing Director, Asset Management reflects his responsibility for the oversight of the Company's current portfolio. "Daniel's contributions over the years have been essential to the growth of the Company," said Samir Patel, Co-Founder at IRA Capital. "He has played a lead role in our most significant business ventures and relationships, and we are pleased to recognize his contributions with this promotion."
IRA is also pleased to announce that Austin Lee has joined the Company to assist in the investment and asset management activities related to the Company's senior housing strategy. Prior to IRA, he worked at Healthpeak REIT and has completed over $500M of real estate transactions over his career.
"We're privileged to work with these high-caliber industry professionals," added Patel. "With the right leadership and talent, we are well-positioned to continue our growth strategy at the Company and creating long-term value for all of our stakeholders."
IRA has aggressive growth plans with 70% of its capital allocation going towards medical office, life science, and seniors housing. The Company continues to be one of the most active buyers of healthcare real estate in the country. IRA is also continuing to make venture investments in companies that focus on healthcare operations, medical devices, technology, consumer products, and media/entertainment.
IRA Capital is a Southern-California based private equity firm founded in 2010 by partners Amer Kasm, Samir Patel, Jay Gangwal, Amer Malas, and Mohannad Malas. IRA invests capital for its own account and on behalf of its co-investment partners, which include pension funds, institutions, and family offices. Headquartered in Irvine California, IRA has acquired over seven million square feet of property in 30 states, with a total capitalization greater than $3 Billion.
Danielle de Souza, IRA Capital Corporate Communications
ddesouza@iracapital.com / 949.612.2742
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Wells Fargo investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WFC investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Wells Fargo during the relevant time frame, you have until August 29, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Non-prosecution of low-level offenses dropped in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The practice by a Florida prosecutor, who was suspended from his job by Gov. Ron DeSantis, of not prosecuting suspended licenses, disorderly conduct and other low-level misdemeanors has been dropped by his successor.
Susan Lopez who was appointed as state attorney for the Tampa area after DeSantis removed Andrew Warren from office told her staff last week that she is rescinding the practice.
The Tampa Bay Times reports that local leaders and experts fear that the change will disproportionately affect people of color and the poor.
They’re often “crimes of poverty,” said Melba Pearson, of the Center for Administrative Justice at Florida International University.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister had criticized Warren’s non-prosecution practice.
“By unilaterally stating you are not going to prosecute, you are failing to hold individuals accountable for their actions, which only empowers them to commit additional crimes,” Chronister wrote in a letter to Warren earlier this year.
Lopez said in a statement last week that her office “will evaluate every case law enforcement sends us and make a decision about whether to prosecute. Some cases will go forward. Some will not.”
Warren, a Democrat, was suspended earlier this month by DeSantis, a Republican seeking re-election in November and a potential 2024 presidential candidate. The governor cited neglect of duty and other alleged violations from Warren signing statements with dozens of other prosecutors nationwide vowing not to pursue criminal cases against people who seek or provide abortions or gender transition treatments.
Warren said the governor was essentially seeking to nullify the will of voters in the Tampa area who elected him in 2016 and 2020.SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -
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New Data Governance Capabilities Unveiled by Informatica for Snowflake Data Cloud
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an enterprise cloud data management leader, today announced an expanded partnership with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, and new product innovations to drive increased value for joint customers. With the new Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator, a native application in Snowflake Marketplace currently in development, customers will be able to use the power of the Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) Platform to integrate a wide range of enterprise application data in the Snowflake Data Cloud.
As an Accelerated Program partner for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, currently in private preview, Informatica announced that the Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator will be available natively on Snowflake Marketplace. This new application will enable Snowflake customers to leverage enterprise data source integrations for applications including Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, and SAP that are offered through the IDMC platform directly from their existing Snowflake accounts. In addition, joint customers will be able to purchase the Informatica Enterprise Data Integrator from Snowflake Marketplace, making it easier to rapidly acquire and use it to accelerate time-to-value for end users.
"Snowflake and Informatica's partnership is reimagining what's possible with data, helping joint customers fully achieve their missions by mobilizing their data, while preserving governance," said Christian Kleinerman, SVP Product, Snowflake. "With Informatica as one of our Accelerated Program partners for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, we can deliver deeper product integrations and continued value for joint customers across the Data Cloud."
"Informatica and Snowflake give us the ability to develop reusable data assets that will allow us to create patient care reports and dashboards faster, and with better performance, consistency and accuracy." Said Alexander Izaguirre, PhD, Chief Data Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals.
Informatica has also launched a no-cost data loader for Snowflake through Snowflake Partner Connect, making it easier for joint customers to get started with the Snowflake Data Cloud. Additionally, Informatica unveiled new Snowflake-specific data governance features in Informatica's Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) service, currently in private preview, as a part of the IDMC to offer a unified view of governance across the enterprise.
The new Informatica data loader for Snowflake is a no cost, zero-code, zero-devops, zero infrastructure required cloud data management SaaS offering that will help departmental users across the organization to move from data to insights in minutes, as opposed to weeks. It is available now through Snowflake Partner Connect and directly from the Informatica Marketplace at no- cost. When accessed through Snowflake Partner Connect, users can benefit from a streamlined registration process, with the data loader being pre-configured to rapidly load data from multiple sources into customers' existing Snowflake instances.
Following the recent announcement of deeper product collaboration for data governance between Snowflake and Informatica, Informatica is announcing new governance features, currently available in private preview, as part of Informatica's CDGC service. CDGC offers a single pane of glass view into governance, allowing users to understand and manage data in the Snowflake Data Cloud, to strengthen operational data governance controls, and leverage the power of Snowflake's existing security and governance capabilities.
- Policy management for cohesive data governance: New policy management integrations enable non-technical data governance professionals to not only manage their data use policies in CDGC, but also their operational governance policies such as row-level access control and data masking policies in Snowflake from the CDGC user experience. The result is an easy to use, full range of governance policies and controls experience, providing the delivery of trusted and protected data at scale.
- Reduce complexity with Object Tags: Tags are a critical part of classifying data to provide data access controls, data protection, data discovery, and data access. The new Object Tags integrations ensure that tags, whether defined in Snowflake or CDGC, can be easily rationalized to avoid tagging silos and fragmented data governance taxonomies. The result is one common set of tags across the enterprise.
- End-to-end lineage for transparency and trust: Informatica provides industry-leading, column-level lineage, which has been extended with additional context from the Snowflake Data Cloud. Now available to all customers, it includes sensitive data lineage and impact analysis so customers have a complete end-to-end view of their data assets and as a result, transparency and trust in their data.
The Snowflake Partner Network Competency Program unveiled at Snowflake Summit 2022 validates Snowflake partners for the depth of their Snowflake expertise and commitment to driving customer impact across the Data Cloud ecosystem. Informatica and Snowflake are working together to mobilize the world's data with the Snowflake Data Cloud, helping joint customers unlock data to deliver improved customer service and patient outcomes, and ensure high levels of security and compliance. In recognition, Informatica has earned Snowflake Competency Badges in Financial Services and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
"Informatica and Snowflake's deep partnership and joint innovations are critical for customers who are looking to leverage the power of the Snowflake Data Cloud and our Intelligent Data Management Cloud to drive value from their data," said Jitesh Ghai, Chief Product Officer, Informatica. "Informatica continues to be at the forefront of innovation with Snowflake, from being an Accelerated Program partner for the Snowflake Native Application Framework, to making it easy to onboard data to Snowflake with our free data loader, to the deep data governance integration that we announced today."
Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader, empowers businesses to realize the transformative power of data. We have pioneered a new category of software, the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™(IDMC), powered by AI and a cloud-first, cloud-native, end-to-end data management platform that connects, manages, and unifies data across any multi-cloud, hybrid system, empowering enterprises to modernize and advance their data strategies. Over 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries and 85 of the Fortune 100 rely on Informatica to drive data-led digital transformation. Learn more at informatica.com.
Contact: Informatica Public Relations
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Buffalo residents gather to mourn as authorities uncover more about the racially motivated attack in a predominantly Black area that left 10 dead
By Travis Caldwell, CNN
Just outside a supermarket in Buffalo, residents have been gathering since Saturday to mourn and honor those lost after a mass shooting left 10 people killed and three others wounded.
The shock and pain felt by those in the community and around the nation has only been intensified by what authorities believe to be the motive of the shooting, with more details emerging of a racist manifesto allegedly written by the 18-year-old White man suspected of traveling nearly 200 miles from his home to attack a predominantly Black neighborhood.
Saturday’s shooting was a “straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community,” Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia said. “This was pure evil.”
The gunman opened fire outside a Tops Friendly Markets store Saturday afternoon, shooting and killing several people in the parking lot before entering the building. He exchanged gunfire with an armed security guard — who was killed — and shot more individuals inside, then exited and surrendered to police.
The suspect, Payton S. Gendron, was taken into custody where he is currently under suicide watch, Garcia said. Gendron was charged with first-degree murder, prosecutors said, and pleaded not guilty in court Saturday night, Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Craig Hannah told CNN.
Two people remain hospitalized in stable condition, a spokesman for Erie County Medical Center told CNN on Saturday.
Of the 13 people shot, 11 were Black, officials said. And locals say they are working through the grief and disbelief of such a horrifying crime based on racial animus.
“I’m sad, I’m hurt, I’m mad because I never thought this would have happened here in the city of Buffalo,” resident Liz Bosley told CNN affiliate Spectrum News NY1.
“My family shops here on Saturday mornings. That could have been our mothers, our grandmothers, our aunts, our uncles. And it was us. It was us,” Kelly Galloway told Spectrum News NY1.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown spoke to worshippers at a church Sunday about their loved ones lost, and said “their lives and their example should be examples to us, that we have to love more, we have to care about each other more because we don’t know when our time might come.”
Those at the supermarket “were going about their daily lives, left in the morning and had every expectation that they’d be home at night with their families,” he said. “Many of us stood shoulder to shoulder yesterday in pain, like all of us are in pain, dealing with the aftermath of this horrible, racist, violent attack on our community.”
More about alleged manifesto is learned
Local and state officials — as well as the FBI and ATF — are pursuing additional information into the details of the shooting as well as the gunman’s intent.
“We continue to investigate this case as a hate crime, a federal hate crime and as a crime perpetrated by a racially motivated, violent extremist,” Stephen Belongia, special agent in charge of the FBI Buffalo field office, said at a press conference on Sunday.
The gunman began a livestream of the attack, and livestreaming service Twitch said in a statement to CNN the video was removed less than two minutes after the violence began.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said Sunday authorities will be “looking at extensive digital platforms, computers, phones, cameras and anything else that comes into play in this investigation.”
“The evidence that we have uncovered so far makes no mistake that this is an absolute racist hate crime. It will be prosecuted as a hate crime,” Gramaglia said. “This is someone who has hate in their heart, soul and mind.”
One potential piece of evidence includes a 180-page manifesto attributed to the suspect and posted online just before the attack. CNN independently obtained the document shortly after the mass shooting and before authorities released the name of the suspect, and law enforcement sources have told CNN the manifesto’s description of guns matches the weapons the suspect used.
The suspect allegedly details in the manifesto how he had been radicalized by reading online message boards, and described the attack as terrorism and himself as a White supremacist. He subscribed to a “great replacement” theory — the false belief that White Americans were being “replaced” by people of other races.
The gunman allegedly chose to attack the supermarket in Buffalo because it was in a majority-Black ZIP code within driving distance of where he lived, and researched what time it would be busiest, according to the manifesto.
The man arrested for the shooting is from the town of Conklin, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Buffalo.
The manifesto also states the suspect bought the main gun he used, a Bushmaster XM-15, from a gun store before “illegally modifying it.”
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn told CNN “we are obviously going through (the manifesto) with a fine-toothed comb and reviewing that for all evidence.”
The suspect faces a maximum of life in prison without parole if convicted.
Entire community affected by mass shooting
Residents are still in shock about the attack in the heart of the Kingsley and Masten Park neighborhoods, at a place so familiar in their daily lives.
The 13 people killed or wounded in the shooting have been identified by authorities, and their ages range from 20 to 86.
One of the victims, Geraldine Talley, 62, was doing her regular grocery shopping with her fiancé on Saturday when she was shot and killed, her niece Lakesha Chapman told CNN.
“She’s sweet, sweet, you know, the life of the party,” Chapman said. “She was the person who always put our family reunion together, she was an avid baker … mother of two beautiful children.”
“We’re outraged,” she added. “This is not, obviously, the first racially-triggered attack in America. However, it is the first that hits our home.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $2.8 million in funding for the victims and their families, according to a statement from her office.
“The entire world is watching how we will come together as New Yorkers to overcome this unthinkable tragedy. Buffalo, my hometown, is the City of Good Neighbors and New York State will be good neighbors for them,” she said.
And with the store closed as authorities investigate the scene, Tops Markets is providing free transportation to those in the area affected and said it is working closely with a representative of the Masten District in securing free food and supplies for those in need.
The supermarket itself is located in a so-called “food desert” — where access to fresh foods and groceries is limited — and “served as the lone supermarket within walking distance for many Buffalonians,” according to Gov. Hochul.
Mayor Brown emphasized the importance of the supermarket to the community at a news conference Saturday, saying this location is “near and dear” to his heart.
“It’s one that I patronize from time to time,” he said. “My family patronizes from time to time, and some of the victims of this shooter’s attack are people that all of us standing up here know.”
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PITTSBURGH, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I've worked in construction for 15 years and I thought there could be a safer alternative to existing tub spouts," said an inventor, from Slidell, La., "so I invented the DESIGNABLE TUB SPOUT. My design would provide added protection for children and adults while showering or bathing."
The patent-pending invention provides a modified spout for bathtubs. In doing so, it improves safety conditions while bathing or showering. It also could enhance comfort and convenience and it could provide added style. The invention features an attractive and durable design that is easy to install so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the New Orleans sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TNO-110, 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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KKK flyers found in Atlanta neighborhood
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - The Atlanta Police Department is voicing concerns over some KKK flyers found by residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood.
Police said they were reportedly discovered in the Zone 1 area along Paul Avenue NW, Spink Street NW, and Edwards Drive NW.
The department said the flyers “appear to be distributed by a group or organization who depict themselves as the ‘Glory Knights of the Klu Klux Klan.’ The flyer appears to contain insensitive messaging.”
Police said they are investigating “to determine if this act was an attempt to intimidate the community.”
The Office of the Attorney General told WGCL that as soon as they were made aware of this matter on Sunday, they immediately contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to request that it investigate.
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$85K+ headed to Kansans after Pfizer settles deceptive marketing practice case
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than $85,000 is headed to Kansans’ pockets after a settlement found Pfizer used deceptive marketing in its copayment coupon program for certain products.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says a biopharmaceutical company is required to pay more than $85,000 in restitution to Kansans after an investigation into the company’s business and advertising practices in its copayment coupon program.
AG Schmidt said the settlement resolves allegations that Pfizer, Inc., deceived customers when it marketed its copayment coupon program for its Estring, Quillivant XR and Quillichew ER, and Flector Patch products.
Schmidt said Pfizer distributed the coupons and promised consumers would pay “no more than $15 or $20,” for example, for prescriptions without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the material terms and conditions as required by the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
The AG said the company’s copayment coupons stated in large, clear text that eligible consumers would “PAY NO MORE THAN” certain amounts out-of-pocket.
In fact, Schmidt said consumers frequently paid significantly more due to limits on total savings that were not prominently disclosed.
Schmidt said his office opened an investigation into the company’s marketing of the copayment coupons to Kansas customers after a receipt of information that consumers obtained a deceptive Estring copayment coupon.
The AG noted that the coupon included the deceptive language “PAY NO MORE THAN $15.” He said the company has since changed the text of the Estring, Quillivant, and Flector Patch copayment coupons to explain that patients could “pay as little as” a listed amount.
Schmidt said the settlement requires Pfizer to pay $85,564.01 in restitution to Kansas consumers. He said no Kansan is entitled to more than one restitution payment. However, eligible Kansans will be contacted by Pfizer directly, with no action necessary on their part.
The AG indicated that the consent order and final judgment were approved by Shawnee Co. District Court Judge Teresa Watson.
Those who wish to report a deceptive advertisement or scam should call the AG’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-432-2310 to report it.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Mangia, Salesforce Executive and Future of Work expert, today launches her new podcast, Success from Anywhere. An appetite for innovation and Future of Work insights intersects as Mangia chats with everyone from entrepreneurs to executives who are driving disruption and creating a Renaissance of Work. The first episode of the biweekly show, produced by TGC Worldwide, launches today on all podcast platforms.
In Success from Anywhere, Mangia and guests go behind the scenes to discover what's new, now, and next in the world of work and challenge the traditions of what it means to live well and to work well. The show is run in partnership with Robin, the industry-leading flexible workplace platform.
The eight-episode First Season focuses on the future of The Office, questioning whether everybody really has to convene in the conference room to collaborate. Select guests include Kate Clifford, CHRO of Accenture NA; Donna Letier, Co-Founder of Gardenuity; and David Horsager, author and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute.
Season Two will focus on the 9-to-5 Culture and whether working this way is still the way to make a living. Season Three will take us deep into Silicon Valley, beyond Brotopia, hoodies, and avocado toast to discover starts ups disrupting the world of work.
"Success is not a location. It's not a job title or a number in your bank account," says Mangia. "It might just be one step away - especially when you take ownership of your own success. That is the throughline of Success from Anywhere."
Find all episodes by clicking here or search "Success from Anywhere" on your preferred podcast service.
Karen Mangia is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, TEDx speaker, Salesforce Executive, and one of the most sought after thought leaders in the world. She is a catalyst who empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to sustain success using her customer success and future of work expertise. Her keynotes, blogs, and books reach hundreds of thousands of leaders each year. Prior to Salesforce, Mangia held leadership roles in sales and Voice of the Customer at Cisco and AT&T. She is an avid volunteer, community contributor, and a professionally trained chef. Mangia resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Inquiries for Karen Mangia – Laura Witlox of TGC Worldwide – laura@tgcworldwide.com
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KAWASAKI, Japan, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediscience Espoir Inc. announced on April 19 that it is looking for U.S. partners for oxygen clathrate hydrates and oxygen solutions based on its proprietary technology. The company obtained "Substance Patent" in the United States (US 10,913,037 B2) in February 2021 for oxygen clathrate and oxygen solutions containing the same, with the patent used for producing oxygen delivery water "WOX (R)" (*).
(*) WOX (R) oxygen delivery water is revolutionary liquid which can deliver oxygen into the human body.
Reference: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202204149978-O1-EfQpF59V.pdf
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- Invention of oxygen clathrate hydrate and oxygen solution
Oxygen is dissolved and stabilized in pure water as an oxygen clathrate hydrate by the company's special technology. Oxygen clathrate hydrate is epoch-making substance that can help the human body replenish oxygen by drinking. Oxygen can be delivered into the human body by the technology, without using lungs. Oxygen delivery water, called WOX (R), has been sold in Japan (17 fl oz. /$5). The cumulative sales are over 3.5 million bottles in 8 years, and the repeat customer rate is over 90%.
- Oxygen clathrate hydrate technology can be used in various fields:
Cosmetics, supplements, drinks, pets, pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, aquaculture, eco-friendly products, etc.
About Mediscience Espoir Inc.
Since 2004, Mediscience Espoir has been developing new technologies which can be used for various revolutionary products from consumer products to pharmaceuticals. It has received over 20 patents with the following three technologies:
- Vaccination technology
- Gas-liquid fusion technology
- Nano-metal stabilization technology
By incorporating one or more of these technologies into the process or product, the possibilities for improvement are infinite.
Official website: https://ms-espoir.co.jp/en/
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc.") (NASDAQ: MYPS) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Playstudios, Inc., contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/playstudios-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=27505&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Playstudios, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
DEADLINE: June 6, 2022
Aggrieved Playstudios, Inc. investors only have until June 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
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After turning down two royalty deals on ABC's Shark Tank, The Little Burros Lands Deals with Major Nationwide Retailers
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria, VA-based company The Little Burros turned down royalty deals from Lori Greiner and Kevin O'Leary after pitching their gardening product, The Burro Buddy, on ABC's Shark Tank in 2020.
"Turning down a deal, let alone two, from the sharks was a difficult decision but at the end of the day we knew we were already getting traction in the stores and we would regret taking a royalty." shared Mollie Thorsen, COO.
The father-daughter pair have persisted in pitching their product to retailers across the U.S., while continuing their online sales and maintaining their existing retail partnerships. They recently were awarded a deal with Lowe's, with The Burro Buddy set to launch in over 1,200 Lowe's stores nationwide on September 5, 2022. This figure represents nearly 75% of Lowe's total nationwide locations.
The Little Burros was also one of over 500 companies that attended Walmart's Annual Open Call Event for U.S. Manufacturing companies in June 2022. The company received a coveted "golden ticket" deal from the event, and their product is predicted to be available in 1,100 Walmart stores in the spring of 2023.
"There's nothing like The Burro Buddy out there, it really changes the way you work in the yard, so we are really excited to get these into the hands of Lowe's and Walmart customers," expressed Managing Partner Bob Thorsen.
To learn more about The Little Burros, visit www.littleburros.com.
The Little Burros is a family-run, mission-driven, quality tool line that provides innovative solutions to everyday garden problems. The company prides itself on producing American-made, lasting products that keep its users organized while working on whatever project is at hand.
The Burro Buddy is an award-winning garden tray that is thoughtfully designed to store the user's drink, cell phone, short and long handle tools. It allows users to easily organize their wheelbarrow, so they can navigate throughout their yard and complete gardening projects efficiently.
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Expanded services will be offered in 13 states, to meet growing healthcare demand for home care services
MIRAMAR, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Home Care Services, Inc. (IHCS), the nation's leading independent administrator of Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment and Home Infusion benefits, has announced plans for continued national expansion.
The announcement comes as studies demonstrate a growing reliance on home-based healthcare services and a dramatic increase in the prevalence of homebound older adults who require access to care. In addition, it has been shown that our country's diverse Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid and commercial patient populations all greatly benefit from fully-customized and coordinated care management programs, like those provided by IHCS.
Founded in 2015, IHCS currently serves the home care needs of more than 2.2 million patients through partnerships with managed care organizations and risk bearing provider organizations across the nation. As a result of the continued expansion, the company anticipates serving more than 3 million patient lives under a value-based model by the end of 2023.
Through an integrated care model, IHCS provides services to enhance the lives of patients. By removing unnecessary and historically discriminatory healthcare challenges for homebound individuals and by embracing value-based contracting, IHCS is creating a new standard of long-term and socially-determined care.
"IHCS was created to better meet the needs of the managed care industry. Our model is replicable, scalable, and offers a single point-of-contact for patients, health plans, and providers," said Jorge Pereda, CEO and Co-Founder. "By reducing the complexity of a fragmented home care system, we are demonstrating improved patient outcomes and industry-leading patient and client satisfaction."
As the home care industry continues to evolve, IHCS is focusing their expansion beyond core service offerings and now include practitioner-level and socially-determined care coordination.
"We continue to exceed stakeholder expectations by furthering upon our contractual commitments and positively impacting our partners' total cost of patient care. Our ability to coordinate a multi-faceted home care offering, in an expedited fashion, enables the safe and timely discharge of patients and ensures improved experiences and outcomes," said Paul Pino, Chief Development & Analytics Officer and Co-Founder.
IHCS adheres to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) evidence-based guidelines and all state and federal regulations. For more information on IHCS, their seamless care outcomes, or clinical cost-savings guidelines, visit ihcscorp.com.
About Integrated Home Care Services, Inc.
Integrated Home Care Services (IHCS), the nation's leading independent home care benefits administrator, offers a value-based, fully integrated home care model for managed care organizations. Our unique model improves care quality and coordination for over 2 million members, while reducing administrative costs by managing key functions such as network development, management, and credentialing, utilization management, and claims. For more information on IHCS, please visit ihcscorp.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Path Acquisition Corporation (the "Company" or "Golden Path") (NASDAQ: GPCO) today announced the closing of the previously announced business combination (the "Business Combination") with MC Hologram Inc. (the "MC") pursuant to which the Golden Path Merger Sub ("Golden Path Merger Sub"), a Cayman Islands exempted company incorporated for the purpose of effectuating the Business Combination merged with and into MC, with MC surviving the merger to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Path. The Company is a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company or SPAC.
As part of the transaction, the Company changed its name to "MicroCloud Hologram Inc." As a result, the Company expects that its ordinary shares and warrants will begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbols "HOLO" and "HOLOW," respectively, starting on or about September 19, 2022, and that its units and rights will cease trading as of the close of business combination on September 16, 2022.
MC focuses on the research and development and application of holographic technology. It is committed to providing leading holographic technology services to its customers worldwide. MC also provides holographic digital twin technology services and has built a holographic digital twin technology resource library.
In connection with the Business Combination, (i) the Company's units, each of which is comprised of one Ordinary Share, one warrant to purchase one-half of one Ordinary Share and one right, have been separated into their component securities, and (ii) the 5,750,000 public rights (including those included in units) have been converted into 575,000 Ordinary Shares. In addition, 270,500 rights held by Greenland Asset Management Corporation have been converted into 27,050 Ordinary Shares.
Wei Peng, the new Chairman of the Company, said, "We are entering an exciting phase for our company where the resources of the public capital markets will be available to enhance our R&D efforts and business growth in developing holographic technology. We believe that this will enable us to execute more rapidly and efficiently in delivering and scaling new designs and products to our customers worldwide."
Shaosen Cheng, the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, remarked, "We are excited about joining forces with MC Hologram, and we believe that the combination of Golden Path's managerial skills and capital markets experience with MC's experienced management team and their excellent R&D capabilities in the holographic technology will be a powerful combination. We believe this successful transaction will deliver to our shareholders the key benefits of a SPAC structure: capital preservation and an opportunity for growth."
Advisors
Becker & Poliakoff, LLP served as legal advisor to Golden Path. DLA Piper UK LLP served as legal advisor to MC.
About Golden Path Acquisition Corporation
The Company is a blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
About MC Hologram Inc.
MC Hologram Inc. (the "MC"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, focuses on the research and development and application of holographic technology. MC has been committed to providing leading holographic technology services to its customers worldwide. MC also provides holographic digital twin technology services for customers and has built a holographic digital twin technology resource library.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of Golden Path, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Golden Path's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Golden Path's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the business transaction.
Golden Path undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as may be required by law.
Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect the parties' current beliefs, based on information currently available. Certain of these factors are outside the parties' control and may be difficult to predict. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include: business conditions; natural disasters; changing interpretations of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; outcomes of government reviews; inquiries and investigations and related litigation; continued compliance with government regulations; changes in legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the businesses of Golden Path and MC Hologram, including but not limited the reaction of MC Hologram customers to the Business Combination; difficulties in maintaining and managing continued growth; restrictions on the ability to make dividend payments;, general economic conditions; geopolitical events and regulatory changes; and the failure to maintain the listing of Golden Path's securities on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors are contained in Golden Path's filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law. Nothing contained herein constitutes or will be deemed to constitute a forecast, projection or estimate of the future financial performance of the Company following the closing of the Business Combination or otherwise.
Contact
Shaosen Cheng
Chief Executive Officer
ceo@goldenpath.cn
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Work Underway To Remove 500 Containers From Ever Forward To Lighten Load
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BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Plan B is underway. Crews have been working since Saturday to lighten the load of the Ever Forward in another bid to refloat the massive container ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. It has been there for four weeks.
The U.S. Coast Guard and coordinating agencies started an operation Saturday to remove exactly 500 containers of its nearly 5,000 container load.
On Saturday, crews removed 23 pieces of cargo. On Sunday, 21. The Coast Guard said the operation should take two weeks, but that timeline could change for factors like weather.
The offloading happens only during the daytime for safety reasons. Once the containers are removed, tugs and pull barges will attempt another refloat.
The Ever Forward ran aground 24 feet deep into the mud on March 13.
Crews have already had to dig out at least 84,000 cubic yards of mud from around the vessel. The Department of the Environment said that’s about 27 barges worth of mud.
Two weeks ago, crews made their first refloat attempt after a week of dredging. Five tugboats couldn’t get the ship moving forward, so the next day, they tried seven tugboats. No dice.
The Evergreen Line determined last week that its shareholders would have to proportionately share the losses associated with the Chesapeake Bay debacle under a maritime law known as “general average.”
As of now, the ship has remained stable and shown no signs of pollution, but the Coast Guard and responders are continuing to monitor the ship.
The last time something like this happened was last year a ship owned by the same company, the Ever Given, got stuck and blocked the Suez Canal in Egypt, and that disrupted billions of dollars a day in global trade.
During the Suez fiasco last year, istheshipstillstuck.com, went viral, along with hundreds of Ever Given memes. That website has now been repurposed for the Ever Forward.
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Kansans mourn passing of Democratic Rep. Gail Finney
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On Saturday morning, Aug. 20, the Kansas Democratic Party says State Representative Gail Finney (D-Wichita) passed away. She was 63 years old.
“Our hearts are heavy today upon learning of the passing of a dear friend and committed public servant, Representative Gail Finney,” said KDP Chair Vicki Hiatt. “We mourn her passing, we celebrate her life and her commitment to her community, and we are thinking of her family and friends at this time.”
According to the Kansas Legislature website, Rep. Finney had served the Sunflower State in her official capacity since 2009. She was also a small business owner in the Wichita area.
“Rep. Gail Finney was a shining example of a public servant. Her ongoing work to ensure her community’s proper representation in Topeka reflected an admirable commitment to her neighbors and community,” said House Democratic Leader Tom Sawyer (D-Wichita). “Rep. Finney was a real fighter, having continued to serve in her official legislative capacity even while she was recovering from a major surgery. Her love for Wichita knew no bounds. I was honored to have served alongside her. It has been such a privilege. I send my most sincere condolences to her family and friends.”
During the last legislative season, Finney had been appointed to the Joint Committee on Fiduciary Financial Institutions Oversight, Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight, Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission, Insurance and Pensions and Financial Institutions and Rural Development committees.
“Our caucus is deeply saddened by the news of Representative Gail Finney’s passing. Many of our members served with Gail in the House, where she championed her community and stood up for those too often overlooked in the legislative process,” said Senate Democratic Leader Dinah Sykes. “She was a wonderful colleague to all, a cherished friend to many, and an incomparable advocate for our state. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones as they grieve this loss and celebrate her life.”
In the last session, Finney also sponsored bills including House Bill 2133 which would have banned no-knock warrants in the state, HB 2345 to establish the office of the child advocate for children’s protection and services, HB 2468 to enact the Kansas foster youth bill of rights, HB 2469 to enact the Kansas foster parents bill of rights and HB 2671 to require statutory due process procedures for school district’s noon-renewal or termination of a teacher contract.
During the 2022 session, Finney also sponsored resolutions to include HCR5026 a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, HCR5026 a constitutional amendment to authorize medicinal marijuana, HR6013 to recognize Music in Our Schools Month and HR6027 to congratulate the University of Kansas Jayhawks Men’s Basketball team on their NCAA Division I win.
In 2022, Finney also announced that she would not seek re-election to what would have been her eighth term serving the people of Kansas.
Her cause of death has not yet been released.
For more information about Finney’s work for the state, click HERE.
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New Link in Bio App Lets Creators Share Videos with Shopping Links
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media, today announced the launch of Video Shopping, a new app that gives creators the ability to earn revenue by sharing links within their video content.
Video Shopping lets creators share shoppable videos where they can showcase and sell products to their audience. With the app, creators can upload and edit videos that they want to show their fans and then tag the video with two annotations that link to different products. Each link tag includes a title, description, thumbnail, and URL for where the item can be purchased. Clicking on a tag reveals more information about the item.
The new app is free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
Sean Thielen
sean@withkoji.com
Video Shopping on the Koji App Store
Video Shopping: How to Turn Your Video Content into Revenue via Your Link in Bio
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ALBANY -- NAMI Albany, the local affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and NAMI Georgia, will offer Family-to-Family this fall for the 13th consecutive year. The classes will begin on Aug. 22 and continue for eight Monday evenings.
NAMI Family-to-Family is an eight-session education program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
Like all NAMI programs, Family-to-Family is free of cost to participants. NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact — experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand others' situation. Sharing an experience may help others in each class. In the program, participants learn about:
How to solve problems and communicate effectively;
Taking care of themselves and managing stress;
Supporting a loved one with compassion;
Finding and using local supports and services;
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain;
How to handle a crisis;
Current treatments and therapies;
The impact of mental health conditions on an entire family.
For more information, contact NAMI Albany at albanynami@gmail.com or (229) 329-1444 Registration is under way, and space is limited to 20 participants.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Willie Nelson is cancelling an upcoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival and postponing other shows after a positive case of the coronavirus in his band.
The 89-year-old musician posted on his band’s website on Fridaythat “due to a positive Covid case in the Willie Nelson Family Band” two upcoming shows scheduled to happen May 6 and May 7 would be postponed and that Nelson’s Sunday performance at Jazz Fest would be cancelled.
Nelson was slated to close the Gentilly Stage — the same stage where his son Lukas Nelson is performing earlier in the day with his band the Promise of the Real. No replacement for the elder Nelson has yet been announced.
The news comes after Melissa Etheridge announced Thursday that she would not be able to perform Saturday at Jazz Fest due to “COVID hitting my crew.” Mavis Staples will perform during that time period instead.
“Oh my heart hurts not to be there. Mavis will be amazing, I know. I am hoping I can be asked back again. Dave and crew are healing. Thank you for all the well wishes. COVID heartbreak,” tweeted Etheridge after news that Staples would appear on Saturday was announced.
Also on Friday, legendary New Orleans bass player George Porter Jr. said on Instagram that he had the coronavirus and was out for the rest of the festival. The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocatereported that Porter played multiple shows during Jazz Fest’s first weekend and had a number of performances scheduled outside the festival during the second weekend.
The seven-day festival started on Friday, April 29, and ends Sunday, May 8.
The event draws tens of thousands to the city’s Fair Grounds Race Course, where as many as 80 musical acts perform daily on more than a dozen stages, complemented by art and craft exhibits and an array of booths featuring foods from Louisiana and beyond. While it attracts national and international talent such as Nelson and Etheridge, the festival is also known for showcasing the wide gamut of musical talent and genres found in Louisiana such as zydeco, gospel, blues and of course, jazz. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/coronavirus-forces-cancellations-in-jazz-fests-2nd-weekend/ | 2022-05-07T13:20:08Z |
HOUSTON (AP) — A man who fatally stabbed a real estate agent inside a model home in suburban Dallas faces execution Wednesday evening, more than 16 years after the slaying.
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006. She was found stabbed more than 30 times in the model home in McKinney, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Dallas.
Prosecutors say Chanthakoummane entered the model home and then beat Walker with a wooden plant stand and stabbed her before stealing her Rolex watch and a silver ring, which were never found. DNA evidence showed Chanthakoummane’s blood was found in various places inside the model home, including under Walker’s fingernails.
Walker had been a top-seller for home builder D.R. Horton. She had two children.
Chanthakoummane, 41, has acknowledged he was in the model home but said he only went inside to get a drink of water. He had been on parole in Texas after serving time in North Carolina for aggravated kidnapping and robbery.
“I am innocent,” Chanthakoummane said in a letter filed in federal court in March.
His attorneys had asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to stay his execution, challenging the DNA evidence, which was previously described by the appeals court as the “linchpin of the state’s case.” The appeals court this week denied the request. Eric Allen, one of Chanthakoummane’s attorneys, said he hadn’t decided if he would file a final appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
His attorneys had argued new science raises the possibility Chanthakoummane’s DNA could have been transferred to Walker’s fingernails without any direct contact between the two.
But authorities say prior DNA testing in his case has failed to clear Chanthakoummane.
“Any belief by Chanthakoummane that further DNA investigation would yield results that will be helpful to his case is a fantasy,” lawyers with the Texas Attorney General’s Office wrote in court documents last month.
On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles declined to grant Chanthakoummane either a 120-day reprieve or a commutation of his death sentence to a lesser penalty.
Chanthakoummane’s attorneys say their concerns about the DNA evidence is part of a pattern by prosecutors of using faulty evidence in the case.
At Chanthakoummane’s trial, a forensic dentist testified the death row inmate was the source of a bite mark on Walker’s neck. Such evidence has since been discredited and in 2016, Texas became the first state to call for banning bite mark analysis in criminal cases.
The two witnesses who said they saw Chanthakoummane near the murder scene were hypnotized by officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, to help identify him.
A 2020 report by the Dallas Morning News found most Texas judges still allow evidence derived from hypnosis despite criticism it can distort memories and lead to wrongful convictions. In January 2021, DPS stopped using hypnosis. Last year, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned people who have been hypnotized from testifying in a criminal trial.
In October 2020, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals found that while the bitemark testimony would no longer be admissible in court, Chanthakoummane’s attorneys had failed to discredit the hypnosis-related testimony.
The appeals court also found the DNA evidence was still strong.
At his trial, Chanthakoummane’s attorney, Keith Gore, told jurors his client was guilty “and he wanted to rob (Walker), and it didn’t go the right way, and he killed her.”
Walker’s father, Joseph Walker, who died last year, had opposed Chanthakoummane’s execution and had told the Times Union in New York in 2013 he had forgiven his daughter’s killer.
If Chanthakoummane is executed, he would be the second inmate put to death this year in Texas and the ninth in the U.S.
While Texas has been the nation’s busiest capital punishment state, the use of the death penalty in the state has reached near historic lows. Juries have continued to issue fewer death sentences and in the last couple of years most executions have been delayed by the pandemic or by legal questions over what spiritual advisers can do in the death chamber.
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Asian stocks follow Wall St down amid US interest rate fears
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are lower after the Federal Reserve indicated it might raise interest rates more aggressively to cool U.S. inflation. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Oil fell more than $2 per barrel amid concerns global economic growth might weaken. Investors are uneasy about possible downward pressure on economic activity from higher interest rates, Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s efforts to contain coronavirus outbreaks. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 lost 0.3% after Fed officials indicated in notes from their last meeting they were considering raising its benchmark rate by double the normal amount. They also indicated they are likely to shrink Fed bond holdings, which also might push up commercial borrowing rates. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/10/asian-stocks-follow-wall-st-down-amid-us-interest-rate-fears-2/ | 2022-04-11T06:46:27Z |
X-NAND Gen2 that enables 3D NAND flash memory with 20X faster write performance received top honors at Flash Memory Summit 2022
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash Memory Summit – After officially announcing its ground-breaking technology, X-NAND Gen2, NEO Semiconductor captured the top prize at Flash Memory Summit 2022, winning the "Best of Show" award for the Most Innovative Memory Technology. This category addresses innovations that will change the way flash memory is used in products and raise the bar to new levels of performance, availability, endurance, scalability, and energy efficiencies.
"Whether it is QLC, TLC, or Storage Class Memory, semiconductor manufacturers are faced with the challenge of advancing memory technology to new levels of performance, while reducing the cost of these solutions," said Jay Kramer, Chairman of the Awards Program and President of Network Storage Advisors Inc. "We are proud to recognize NEO Semiconductor's X-NAND architecture for offering an excellent high-performance and low-cost memory technology that can not only meet the objectives of semiconductor companies but can also deliver compelling value for business and consumer storage solutions."
"We are honored and thankful to accept this prestigious award, and I applaud the entire NEO Semiconductor team for the hard work and dedication it has taken to make this ground-breaking technology a reality," said Andy Hsu, Founder and CEO of NEO Semiconductor. "This award recognizes our efforts to introduce to the NAND market a truly innovative technology with a wide array of capabilities that address the growing performance bottlenecks in IT systems and consumer products. X-NAND Gen-2, which doubles throughput over X-NAND Gen1, enables the customer to achieve SLC-like performance with larger capacity and lower cost QLC memory. X-NAND Gen2 incorporates zero-impact architectural and design changes that do not increase manufacturing costs while offering extraordinary throughput and latency improvements."
NEO is the company behind the world's fastest 3D NAND flash and lowest power DRAM memory architectures. Visit NEO Semiconductor's booth #211 @ Flash Memory Summit 2022, Santa Clara, CA.
About NEO Semiconductor
NEO Semiconductor is a high-tech company focused on advancing 3D NAND flash and DRAM memory technologies. The company was founded in 2012 by Andy Hsu and a team in San Jose, California, and owns more than 20 U.S. patents. In 2020, the company made a breakthrough in 3D NAND architecture named X-NAND that can achieve SLC performance at TLC and QLC densities to provide high-speed, low-cost solutions for many applications, including 5G and AI. The company presented the X-NAND architecture at Flash Memory Summit 2020 conference and won the Best of Show Award for the Most Innovative Flash Memory Startup.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer and infectious diseases, today announced that it will present a company update at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference being held September 12-14, 2022 (Hybrid Conference).
The presentation will provide an overview of Anixa's business and highlight recent corporate achievements, including the treatment of the first patient in Anixa's CAR-T based ovarian cancer clinical trial.
Details of Anixa's presentation are as follows:
A replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days at the link above or by visiting the Investors section of Anixa's website at https://ir.anixa.com/events.
Anixa management will also be available for one-on-one meetings throughout the conference. Please contact your representative at H.C. Wainwright to request a meeting.
Anixa is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a number of programs addressing cancer and infectious disease. Anixa's portfolio of therapeutics includes a cancer immunotherapy program being developed in collaboration with Moffitt Cancer Center, which uses a novel type of CAR-T, known as chimeric endocrine receptor T-cell (CER-T) technology, and, with partner MolGenie GmbH, a COVID-19 program focused on compounds targeting the Mpro enzyme of SARS-CoV-2, which is largely conserved across all recently identified variants. The company's vaccine portfolio includes a novel vaccine being developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to prevent breast cancer – specifically triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most lethal form of the disease – as well as a vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer. These vaccine technologies focus on immunizing against "retired" proteins that have been found to be expressed in certain forms of cancer. Anixa's unique business model of partnering with world-renowned research institutions on clinical development allows the company to continually examine emerging technologies in complementary fields for further development and commercialization. To learn more, visit www.anixa.com or follow Anixa on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of each of Invesco High Income Trust II and Invesco Senior Income Trust (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") today declared the following dividends:
The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Invesco Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR) (the "Fund") approved an increase in the monthly distribution amount payable to common shareholders pursuant to the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan (the "Plan"). Effective April 1, 2022, the Fund will pay its monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.026 per share, an increase from a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.021 per share.
Effective August 1, 2018, the Board of Invesco High Income Trust II (NYSE: VLT) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the "VLT Plan") for the Fund, whereby the Fund increased its monthly dividend to common shareholders to a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5 percent of the closing market price per share as of August 1, 2018, the date the VLT Plan became effective. The VVR Plan and the VLT Plan are collectively referred to herein as the "Plans."
The Plans are intended to provide shareholders with a consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic cash payment from each Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned, or capital gains are realized. The Plans may have the effect of narrowing the discount between each Fund's market price and the net asset value ("NAV") of each Fund's common shares, but there is no assurance that the Plans will be effective in this regard.
1 A portion of this distribution is estimated to be from a return of principal rather than net income. The 19(a) Notice referenced below provides more information and can be found on the Invesco website at www.invesco.com
If a Fund's investment income is not sufficient to cover the Fund's intended monthly distribution, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level under its Plan. A Fund may at times distribute more than its income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the
distribution may result in a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example,
when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect a Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." No conclusions should be drawn about a Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's distributions or from the terms of its Plan.
In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and an exemptive order granted to the Funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Each Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Funds' 19(a) Notices can be found at www.invesco.com.
The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
The Plans will be subject to periodic review by each Fund's Board, and a Fund's Board may terminate or amend the terms of its Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The amendment or termination of a Fund's Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of such Fund's common shares.
The amount of dividends paid by the Funds may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.
Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Trust.
For additional information, shareholders of the closed end fund may call Invesco at 800-983-0903.
About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive, and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.4 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.
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Note: There is no assurance that a closed-end fund will achieve its investment objective. Shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply.
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of the common stock of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you sold Twitter 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 Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 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 June 13, 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: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Space-X, and according to Forbes, the richest person in the world, began acquiring shares of Twitter in January 2022. By March 14, 2022, Musk had acquired more than a 5% ownership stake in Twitter, requiring him to file a Schedule 13 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 10 days, or March 24, 2022. However, Musk did not file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within the required time and instead continued to amass Twitter shares, eventually acquiring over a 9% stake in the Company before finally filing a Schedule 13 on April 4, 2022.
Upon Musk belatedly filing the required Schedule 13, which first revealed his ownership stake in Twitter to the public, the Company's shares rose from a closing price of $39.31 per share on April 1, 2022, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022 – an increase of 27%.
Investors who sold shares of Twitter between March 24, 2022 and April 4, 2022 missed the resulting share price increase as the market reacted to Musk's purchases. By failing to timely disclose his ownership stake, Musk was able to acquire shares of Twitter less expensively during the Class Period.
To join the Twitter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5134 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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SANFORD, Fla., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of legacy VSAT systems with TracStar/TracLRI controllers have been fielded and are still operating in both the private sector and in military programs. While these terminals are still performing and critical to the programs' objectives, they become problematic when a program must adopt new modems with different operational parameters due to modem obsolescence. As a result, legacy antenna control systems such as TracStar/TracLRI ACUs often do not fully communicate with the new modems, and functionality is lost; this is especially true with newer OpenAMIP modems.
In order to enable legacy TracStar/TracLRI antenna control units to seamlessly interface with new modems such as the iDirect 8 and 9 series modems, PathFinder developed and recently delivered its Modem Agnostic Antenna Control (MAAC) software to enable the incumbent antenna control units (TracStar/TracLRI) and new iDirect modems to seamlessly interface, retaining all the functionality of the original configuration.
The MAAC software is an upgrade that can be uploaded to the TracStar/TracLRI ACU, providing intercommunications between the OpenAMIP modem and the ACU. No new hardware is required. The MAAC software supports OpenAMIP communications with the iDirect modems enabling direct point and reference modes of satellite acquisition, thereby extending the useful life of the VSATs without the program needing to sacrifice functionality.
The MAAC software is operated via a simple web portal enabling configuration and control of the antenna. Profiles are retained for both OpenAMIP and legacy modem configurations.
At PathFinder Digital, we believe that post-sales support is just as critical as the initial sale. The MAAC software upgrade is one more example of PathFinder's commitment to supporting our customers and their sustainment activities.
About PathFinder Digital LLC
PathFinder specializes in the development of mobile ground terminal satellite communications solutions engineered to meet the unique and particular needs of each project, primarily for military and government agency programs. PathFinder identifies or develops the best solutions to meet the objectives of each set of communications requirements. PathFinder uses the best available products, re-engineered or developed if necessary, to create the most effective and cost beneficial communications solutions for its customers.
For more information please visit www.PathFinderDigital.com. PathFinder personnel can be reached at info@pathfinderdigital.com or (413) 575-5631.
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PathFinder Digital LLC
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Corporation, the provider of the leading Know Your Customer (KYC) automation platform, today revealed polling data gathered from financial institutions that shows that banks have seen greater anti-money laundering (AML) risk and impact to their due diligence operations as a result of recent Russian sanctions. To address AML risk, Encompass polling data also found that banks are slated to increase their investment in the digital transformation of their KYC process.
Encompass polling data found that 67% of financial institutions see greater AML risk in identifying beneficial ownership given the number of Russian entities, and that Russian sanctions were having a major (11%) to medium (89%) impact on their current customer due diligence (CDD) operations. Meanwhile, 73% of financial institutions are expected to make a moderate to significant investment in transforming their KYC/CDD operations.
"We're seeing global financial institutions having to react quickly to new and broader sanctions against Russian entities and individuals, despite efforts dating back to 2014," said Dr. Henry Balani, Global Head of Industry & Regulatory Affairs at Encompass. "Many sanctioned firms already know how and where to incorporate new businesses – to create shell corporations – that allow them to hide their identities and associations. This is creating more compliance risk as financial institutions look to onboard new customers."
"Many financial institutions are still in the nascent stage of digital transformation initiatives and continue to rely on armies of analysts and cumbersome manual processes to perform due diligence," said Catherine Warren, KYC Transformation Director at Encompass. "Recent sanctions – and the pressure that banks are feeling as a result – have brought this issue to the fore. Now is the time for banks to reduce risk while simultaneously improving their onboarding process by automating and digitizing their corporate KYC process."
Encompass' automated corporate KYC platform is proven 98% faster than manual processes, uncovering 4x as many entities and associations. Encompass is also able to search multiple sources concurrently, including global registers and premium data sources, providing live data and source documents.
Today's news follows the launch of Encompass' KYC Transformation practice – a dedicated global team that was formed to help banks successfully implement digital transformation projects related to corporate onboarding, KYC, and CDD.
About Encompass Corporation
Encompass Corporation (Encompass) transforms regulatory compliance and customer onboarding with Know Your Customer (KYC) automation. As a global leader in automated KYC due diligence worldwide, Encompass serves global banks and financial institutions to streamline their KYC process and comply with regulations and requirements. Launched in 2012, Encompass serves customers across the globe and features offices in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Glasgow, London, New York, Singapore and Sydney. To learn more, visit EncompassCorporation.com.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As culture pushes back on outdated beauty standards and filtered perfection, it's making space for a movement that puts authentic skin on display. Every day our skin is put to the test, and over time it becomes an intricate canvas that tells our life's stories – stories that are worth sharing.
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That's why, as part of Gold Bond's mission to champion healthy, real skin, the brand has partnered with Riverdale actress Vanessa Morgan to launch "My Scar My Story," a campaign that empowers people everywhere to embrace their scars and celebrate the stories told on their skin.
Vanessa Morgan Celebrates Real Skin with Gold Bond
Vanessa helped Gold Bond launch the "My Scar My Story" campaign by sharing her most important skin story – the C-section scar from the birth of her son, River – via IG Live (@VanessaMorgan) while receiving a meaningful tattoo to commemorate her scar, created by tattoo artist, Noah Lee (@_n.a.l.).
"I gave birth to my son, River, in 2021 via C-section, and the resulting scar tells the story of this pivotal moment in my life, said Morgan of the significance behind her new tattoo. "To honor my most important scar story, I'm thrilled to partner with Gold Bond to commemorate the happiest day of my life with a tattoo, next to my scar, of the word 'Kintsugi.' Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery back together with a special lacquer, often dusted or mixed with gold, silver or platinum, to create beautiful seams in the cracks. I've personally always admired what I've interpreted as the concept behind Kintsugi – built on the idea that, in embracing imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art out of something once broken – and I've chosen that to symbolize my belief that my body is more beautiful now, with this scar, than it ever was before."
Gold Bond and Vanessa are also empowering others to embrace their real skin and become part of the "My Scar My Story" movement by sharing their scar stories on their social media channels with #MyScarStory, tagging @goldbond.
Vanessa's Real Skin Health Tips
In addition to telling the touching story of her recent C-section and giving fans a front row seat to the creation of her new tattoo, Vanessa also shared tips on how she keeps her skin looking and feeling healthy day-to-day.
She did that to empower her fans to feel confident in their real skin, sharing, "I want my skin to look and feel healthy so I feel confident and can focus on what really matters: living my authentic life and inspiring others to do the same."
Morgan continued, "through this partnership with Gold Bond, I want to encourage people to honor the stories their skin tells – and help them find their own routine for skin that looks and feels healthy, allowing them to feel confident in their skin so they can focus on what really matters: living their authentic lives."
So that everyone can keep their skin healthy while celebrating their scar with a permanent tattoo, Vanessa's tattoo artist, Noah Lee, shared his recommendations for post-tattoo care*, including the application of healing ointments and moisturizers:
- After bandage removal, I recommend a healing ointment, such as Gold Bond® Advanced Healing Ointment, to protect skin and keep the tattooed skin moist.
- After the tattooed skin has healed, I love a lightweight, fragrance-free lotion, like Gold Bond® Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion to continue to keep skin moisturized and nourished.
- Both of the above products have been tested by dermatologists and are hypoallergenic – however, people with particularly sensitive skin should consult with a health care professional.
"I am an avid user of Gold Bond, particularly Gold Bond® Advanced Healing Skin Protectant Ointment to quickly soothe and relieve my skin when it's dry or cracked – as well as the Gold Bond® Healing Hydrating Lotion for immediate hydration, which is a part of my regimen for noticeably healthier looking skin," said Morgan.
About Gold Bond® Medicated Advanced Healing Ointment
Gold Bond® Medicated Advanced Healing Skin Protectant Ointment is clinically shown to restore healthy skin and also provides 24-hour moisturization. The high-performance formula protects, hydrates and restores skin. For dry, cracked skin. Free of preservatives, dyes, and fragrances.
Key Ingredients: White Petrolatum • Shea Butter • Ceramides
Available in 1.75oz, 7oz • starting at $4.97
About Gold Bond® Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Gold Bond® Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion is an ultra-lightweight lotion clinically shown to deliver 24-hour hydration from a fast-absorbing formula with 7 moisturizers and 3 vitamins – plus hyaluronic acid and naturally sourced grapeseed oil. Dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and free of parabens, dyes, and fragrances.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid • Naturally Sourced Grapeseed Oil • Niacinamide • Ceramides
Available in 5.5oz, 14oz, 20oz • starting at $4.97
About Gold Bond® Healing Hydrating Cream & Body Lotion
Gold Bond® Healing Hydrating Cream & Body Lotion moisturizes, heals, and smooths dry skin. It is packed with 7 essential moisturizers and 3 nourishing vitamins – like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and aloe – that helps improve the appearance of skin and prevent moisture loss. Quick-absorbing, non-greasy formula provides immediate hydration that lasts all day. Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic.
Key Ingredients: Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Vitamin E • Aloe
Available in 5.5 oz, 6.8 oz (cream) 14 oz, 16.8 oz, 20 oz (lotion) • starting at $4.97
About Gold Bond's "My Scar My Story" Campaign
Vanessa's story is just one of many skin stories worth hearing. Become a part of the My Scar My Story movement by sharing your scar story with #MyScarStory and tag @goldbond to empower others to embrace their real skin and join the conversation.
About Gold Bond
As you stretch, your skin stretches with you — it bends, bruises, chafes, and cracks. So, Gold Bond® delivers high performance skincare for real life and real skin – skin in motion, skin in action, skin ready to live. Skin is your champion. One that should never settle for silver.
From the beginning, Gold Bond® products have been about caring, improving, and nourishing skin - starting with Gold Bond® Medicated Powder which was introduced in 1908. Since then, Gold Bond® has grown into a market-leading skincare brand. Our family of products includes body lotions and creams, our famous body powders, foot lotions and creams, and first aid remedies. We are innovative leaders with products for aging skin, cracked skin, everyday hydration, and specialty skincare needs like eczema prone skin.
Our products are focused on helping people live dynamic, diverse, and active lives. And every year we launch more innovative products, so more people can get more enjoyment out of living in their own skin. So, champion your skin with Gold Bond®.
* Though Gold Bond products are clinically tested for efficacy and safety, they haven't been specifically tested on tattooed skin.
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- 'Pulpex Home' film debuts in conjunction with World Environment Day
- The film depicts a not-too-distant future where everyday brands are packaged in paper bottles
- New paper packaging technology will help reduce reliance on plastic
LONDON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having joined together with Pulpex, some of the world's largest consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) are now harnessing the power of collaboration to develop a widely recyclable and renewable paper bottle. Diageo, Unilever, PepsiCo, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Castrol, The Estée Lauder Companies and Kraft Heinz are each designing and testing Pulpex paper bottles for select brands within their portfolios.
"These companies have come together in a remarkable and powerful partnership to innovate in sustainable packaging," said Scott Winston, Pulpex CEO. "Our united efforts in developing paper packaging solutions will help each company meet their sustainability goals."
Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June), Pulpex has released a short film that envisions a not-too-distant future where everyday household products will be readily available in Pulpex paper packaging. The 'Pulpex Home' takes viewers on a fly-through of a contemporary family home to discover iconic consumer brands in Pulpex bottles, including:
- Diageo – Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky
- Unilever – Dirt Is Good (OMO/Persil) Laundry Detergent / Love Beauty and Planet® Hair Care
- PepsiCo – LIFEWTR®
- GSK Consumer Healthcare– Centrum Adult Multivitamins / parodontax™ Mouthwash
- Castrol® – Engine Lubricant
- Kraft Heinz – Heinz® Tomato Ketchup
An interactive version of the film, which is available on its own dedicated website www.pulpexhome.com, allows viewers to learn more about the sustainability efforts of each of the featured companies.
"The 2022 World Environment Day campaign calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet," said Winston. "Scaling the Pulpex paper bottle across multiple product categories is an example of what can be accomplished through true collaboration. We believe our paper packaging will be part of the global solution to reducing our reliance on plastic."
Made from sustainably sourced, FSC-certified wood pulp from responsibly managed forests, Pulpex bottles are designed to be recyclable in standard paper waste streams[1]. The bottles are customisable by shape, size, color and labeling to fit the needs of brands.
The multi-patented Pulpex process involves pressurizing wood pulp from renewable feedstocks[2] into single-mould containers, curing and then spraying the interior of the bottle with a proprietary, food-grade coating that does not affect the paper recycling process. Plans and timelines for launching paper bottles into the market vary depending on the brand and specific product.
Notes to Editors
More information about Pulpex Limited can be found at www.pulpex.com
An interactive version of the film is available on its own dedicated website at www.pulpexhome.com
About Pulpex
Pulpex Limited is a sustainable packaging technology company that offers the world's first patented, customisable, single-mould paper bottle made from FSC-certified, responsibly sourced wood pulp.
Pulpex Limited is a collaboration between Pilot Lite Group and Diageo PLC. Pilot Lite is a pioneer and international leader in venture management that directly invests in and converts corporate IP into free-standing, revenue-generating businesses. Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
Further information at www.pulpex.com
[1] Pulpex bottles are recyclable where facilities exist
[2] https://www.pulpex.com/faq
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DALLAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) ("NREF") announced today that its board of directors has declared a dividend of $0.53125 per share of NREF's 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on July 25, 2022 to stockholders of record on July 14, 2022.
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and common stock, as well as multifamily commercial mortgage backed securities. NREF concentrates on investments in real estate sectors where its senior management team has operating expertise, including, among others, in the multifamily, single-family rental, self-storage, life science, hospitality and office sectors predominantly in the top 50 metropolitan statistical areas. More information about NREF is available at http://nref.nexpoint.com.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Adenekan Ayomide had been attending the University of Abuja for two years when the lecturers went on strike in February. The 27-year-old undergraduate student hoped he would return to school quickly but immediately took a job as a taxi driver to pay bills.
Unfortunately for him, the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities has now clocked six months and Ayomide’s hopes of returning to classes anytime soon grow thin.
“Nobody is talking about school again,” said Ayomide, who said he is working more than one job and the budget he had for getting through university now looks unrealistic.
University strikes are common in Nigeria, which has more than 100 public universities and an estimated 2.5 million students, according to Nigeria’s National Universities Commission. The universities here have recorded at least 15 strikes covering a cumulative period of four years since 2000.
The latest strike, however, is biting harder on an education sector that is struggling to recover from a COVID-19 lockdown and an earlier strike that lasted for most of 2020.
No alternative means of learning is provided for students because “more than 90%” of lecturers in Nigerian universities are members of the academic staff union, according to Haruna Lawal Ajo, director of public affairs at Nigeria’s universities commission.
The striking lecturers are demanding a review of their conditions of service including the platform the government uses to pay their earnings, improved funding for the universities and the payment of their salaries withheld since the strike started.
Talks between the lecturers and the government ended in deadlock this month, dashing hopes of a compromise agreement.
Lecturers have faulted the government’s position, arguing that the government has still not provided higher pay for lecturers and more funds for the education sector which it agreed to in 2009.
If the government has not fulfilled a promise made in 2009 by 2022, how can it be trusted? asked Femi Atteh, a lecturer at the University of Ilorin in northcentral Kwara state who now works with his wife to run a food retail business.
“I just see ASUU (the union) trying to fight for the rights of its people. … Nigerian lecturers are far behind in terms of welfare when compared to others,” said Atteh.
Atteh said some of his colleagues are moving abroad for better opportunities and improved pay.
“Our situation in this country is just in a sorry state,” said lecturer Sabi Sani at the University of Abuja. After 12 years of teaching, Sani said his monthly salary is “not even enough to pay my children’s school fees.”
He said that when “more lecturers realize they can migrate, we will be left with unqualified lecturers to teach our children (because) all the qualified ones will run away.”
It is not just lecturers who are eyeing relocation for better opportunities.
Amidat Ahmed, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Abuja said the strike has prevented her from getting clearance that would see her wrap up her undergraduate studies in the school because lectures are not available. She is now considering going abroad for a fresh undergraduate degree program.
“My life is stagnant,” said Ahmed who said she is working two jobs including one as a shoemaker where she is learning the skill to set up a business later in life.
It is a case of using the lemons to make lemonade, she said.
“Apart from this (learning the shoe-making trade), I don’t think I have done anything with my life all this while and it has been six months.”
Across Nigeria, students are looking for work to survive. Rent and other bills have accumulated, making things worse for many from poor backgrounds in this nation with a 40% poverty rate, according to the latest government statistics.
Some students’ financial situation is better when school is in session as a small proportion of the students get funding provided by nonprofits and government agencies.
After the latest round of talks to end the strike was unsuccessful, Ayomide remained on the roads as a taxi driver.
“I don’t have 5 naira ($0.012) in my account and I cannot go home because there is no money,” said Ayomide. His only option is to work long hours, he said. “Sometimes, I sleep at the airport or inside the car.”
“We just have to double our hustle and hope for the best,” he said. “This is the country where we are, so we have no choice.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-strike-deadlock-shuts-nigerian-universities-for-months/ | 2022-08-29T09:41:23Z |
MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today announced it acquired Atlantic Filter Corporation, a Florida-based water treatment company in an all-cash transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Atlantic Filter joins other A. O. Smith acquisitions Aquasana (2016), Hague Quality Water (2017), Water-Right Group (2019) and Master Water Corporation (2021) in the company's growing North America Water Treatment business.
"The acquisition of Atlantic Filter further expands our capabilities in Florida and beyond. A. O. Smith is committed to growing our water treatment business as part of our strategy to deliver innovative, differentiated solutions that heat and treat water," said Kevin J. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer.
The third-generation, family-owned company was founded in 1955 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Atlantic Filter Corporation is a manufacturer and dealer of quality water treatment equipment for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial use. Atlantic Filter's products are sold through their retail dealership located in West Palm Beach.
"Atlantic Filter has a long-standing history of providing effective water treatment solutions, making them a leader in the water industry and a perfect fit to join the A. O. Smith family," said D. Samuel Karge, president, A. O. Smith North American Water Treatment. "Their reputation for quality and commitment to serving customers with honesty and integrity align perfectly with our company's values."
"I am very pleased the business founded by my father, along with our family legacy, will continue to thrive as a result of this acquisition," said James (Jamie) Wakem II, president and chief executive officer of Atlantic Filter Corporation. As a global water solutions company, A. O. Smith brings great expertise and resources to our organization, allowing for growth that we would not have otherwise been able to achieve."
Wakem, along with his daughter Amanda Wakem Moore, will continue leading the Atlantic Filter business, and the offices will remain based in West Palm Beach. Moore is a Certified Water Specialist through the Water Quality Association (WQA), serves as Vice President on the Board of Governors of WQA and is a mentor for the organization's Women in Industry Mentoring Program. She is also a member of the Florida WQA.
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.
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Third person arrested for gunpoint robbery of Manhattan 17-year-old
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A third person has been arrested after a 17-year-old was held at gunpoint and robbed in July.
The Riley Co. Police Dept. says on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Evan Megaw, 19, of Junction City, was arrested after further investigation into a July 28 robbery on Waterway Pl. in Manhattan.
On Wednesday afternoon, RCPD said Megaw was booked into the Riley Co. Jail for aggravated robbery after it had been reported that he and two other suspects robbed a 17-year-old at gunpoint.
The two other suspects - Terriundis Toliver, 15, and Malachi Fielder, 18, both of Manhattan - are already behind bars for their roles in the incident. Toliver was arrested a few days after the incident. However, Fielder was found in Wichita a few weeks later. He had been considered armed and dangerous while on the run.
Megaw remains behind bars as well on an $85,000 bond.
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LONDON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remuno plans to facilitate businesses to accept crypto. The platform has the potential to normalise cryptocurrencies in physical and online businesses. It is also has already installed a new crypto payment processor which revolutionise crypto payments by integrating them into multiple business sectors. The platform recognises the need for a payment product where merchants can easily have a facility that allows customers to pay through crypto. Its inception derived from a group of individuals who have an established working background in retail, wholesales, charity and nightlife industries. Remuno wants to eliminate the complexity of accepting crypto payments by innovating the smart contract consensus and advancing blockchain technology.
The simplicity of Remuno begins with its three-step installation, from registration to verification process. Individuals will have to provide the organisation with their first and surname, the name of the business and email address. After this process, users will have the option to select an integration tool. Remuno's currently available integration is the API tool, which offers a tailored solution across platforms. An upcoming integration tool they plan to introduce soon is plug-ins, which the organisation believes to be a perfect answer for Content Management System (CMS) solutions. Once an integration tool is selected, users can place the 'checkout with crypto' button in the payment section of their website, where they would facilitate payments from 95% of the top cryptocurrencies by market value. This means that prominent crypto coins such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana can all be used to pay for goods and services on any e-commerce site which has Remuno installed.
Remuno has the potential to pioneer the facilitation of paying for goods and services with cryptocurrencies online. Essentially, the institution could contribute to the normalisation of cryptocurrencies being implemented into e-commerce businesses, using it as a tool to expand their audience and gain more financial revenue.
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Two fraternity members charged in Stone Foltz hazing death acquitted of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide
By Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile, CNN
Two fraternity members charged in the 2021 hazing death of Bowling Green State University student Stone Foltz were acquitted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide by a jury on Friday.
Although acquitted of the most serious charges, Jacob Krinn and Troy Henricksen were convicted of lesser charges, including hazing-related counts, according to their attorneys.
Eight people between the ages of 19 and 23 were indicted on April 29 on various charges related to Foltz’s death. Foltz, 20, died in March 2021 from alcohol intoxication that prosecutors alleged stemmed from a hazing incident for the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity’s Delta Beta Chapter in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Krinn was found not guilty of two counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and felonious assault, but was convicted of obstruction of official business, hazing, and failure to comply, his attorney Samuel Shamansky told CNN.
“Jacob Krinn and I are eternally grateful to the jury for their hard work and commitment in reaching a verdict which absolved him of responsibility for the death of Stone Foltz. Mr. Krinn should never have been indicted for these serious felonies as the evidence to support the same was non-existent,” Shamansky said.
“Jacob, his family, and counsel recognize the tragic loss suffered by the Foltzs and hope that the conclusion of the criminal proceedings provides a measure of closure.”
Henricksen was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and tampering with evidence, but was found guilty of eight counts of hazing and seven counts of failure to comply, according to his attorney Eric Long.
“My colleague, Tyler Walchanowicz and I, as well as the Henricksen family are extraordinarily grateful to the jury for their commitment to justice in what were difficult circumstances for everyone involved,” Long said in a statement to CNN. “It is a shame that Mr. Henricksen was falsely accused in the first place, but this verdict confirms that when the evidence is heard, and the truth — rather than accusations and public sentiment — are sought, the justice system works. This is a welcomed and just exoneration of the most serious allegations.”
In addition to the criminal charges, Foltz’s death has also led to a wrongful-death lawsuit against the fraternity, the expulsion of 3 students and the suspension of 17, and the permanent expulsion of the fraternity from Bowling Green State University.
The autopsy found that Foltz had a blood alcohol content of .35, which is more than four times the legal driving limit.
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As the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, 10 Fort Valley State University students have spent the summer on UGA’s Athens campus conducting research in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. In the back row, from left, are Nallely Mendez, Nadia Ford, Curvieon Ezell, April Bramble and Carrienton Stevenson. In the front row, from left, are Yuri Smith, Na’Kiyah Conner, Anaya Arnold and Dakota Walker. Not pictured is Rising Scholar Sydney Lawrence.
As the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, ten Fort Valley State University students have spent the summer on UGA’s Athens campus conducting research in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The students stand in front of Conner Hall on UGA’s Athens campus.
As the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, ten Fort Valley State University students have spent the summer on UGA’s Athens campus conducting research in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. In the back row from left, pictured are Nallely Mendez, Nadia Ford, Curvieon Ezell, April Bramble and Carrienton Stevenson, and in the front row from left, Yuri Smith, Na’Kiyah Conner, Anaya Arnold and Dakota Walker. Not pictured is Rising Scholar Sydney Lawrence.
ATHENS — In a lab on the bottom floor of the Miller Plant Sciences building, Dakota Walker pulled a sample of plant tissue to further examine gene expression under the microscope — an experience she never foresaw having at the University of Georgia, having originally applied to Fort Valley State University as a marketing major.
A rising junior at FVSU studying plant science with an emphasis in biotechnology, Walker is one of 10 students in the inaugural class of Rising Scholars interns in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The internship is a nine-week program allowing FVSU students the opportunity to conduct research with CAES scientists and reside on UGA’s Athens campus.
This program highlights the long-lasting partnership between Georgia’s two land-grant universities and furthers the research and teaching tenets of both institutions.
“I ended up in agriculture by accident,” Walker said. “I sent an email to the wrong professor at Fort Valley, and he still invited me to work in his lab, saying he had funding for me to work there.”
As soon as Walker began working in the lab, she discovered a passion and a knack for conducting tissue cultures, driving her to pursue a new interest in plant science. When the opportunity came along to further her research and broaden her professional network through the Rising Scholars internship, applying for the opportunity was a no-brainer.
“It’s an introduction to what you would expect in any graduate studies,” she said. “For someone like myself, who plans to pursue a master’s after graduating, it’s the perfect opportunity. I really feel like it’s preparing me to come to UGA for grad school.”
Nadia Ford, another member of the inaugural class of Rising Scholars, described the personal growth she experienced through the research opportunity with CAES.
“I was always interested in research,” Ford said. “This internship has given me a lot of insight about what it takes to commit to research as a future career. I wanted to get more experience to see if it led me to a decision about pursuing grad school or entering my career field, and that’s one reason I chose to apply for the Rising Scholars internship.”
An animal science student at FVSU, Ford is working in the Regenerative Bioscience Center, where she is studying how gene targeting could help slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in humans. Originally from Fort Valley, she admits that this experience has challenged her to move outside the comfort zone of her hometown to a new city, an adjustment that has increased her confidence in her abilities and opened new doors for potential career paths.
“It’s been very interesting to see how my knowledge from the classroom can be applied in a field through this internship,” Ford said. “It connects dots from the classroom and gives you a better and deeper understanding of what’s going on. It’s interesting because this internship has opened my eyes to the possibilities of working in the medical field by studying human diseases from an animal science angle.”
In addition to research funding, campus housing and meal plans, the interns also receive a stipend at the end of each month for their work. Both Walker and Ford acknowledge that they have grown close with their fellow interns and have built new relationships that they will take back to Fort Valley.
“This year’s program has been an overwhelming success, and we are thankful for such a close working relationship with Fort Valley State,” Lakecia Pettway, the CAES director of diversity affairs, said. “We’ve been very impressed with these students over the past nine weeks and know they are being mentored this summer by some of the best and brightest research mentors at CAES.” To learn more, visit caes.uga.edu/students.
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TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics, has developed three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for production of DURACON (R) polyoxymethylene (POM) products. The technology, known as Material Extrusion (MEX), delivers physical properties close to those of injection-molded articles despite being 3D-printed. Polyplastics will highlight the new 3D printing technology at the upcoming K 2022 exhibition (Hall 7A/B02) which runs October 19-26 in Duesseldorf, Germany.
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The MEX process can also be applied in preliminary evaluations of physical properties, functions, durability, and other properties without needing a mold, thus helping to accelerate the product development cycle. The MEX process is a typical 3D printing technology that uses thermoplastic resin materials. With resin filaments as the material input, this method produces 3D structures by repeatedly tracing and layering while depositing a melted material extruded through a tiny nozzle. Typically, only amorphous resins or resins with low crystallinity (e.g., ABS, polyamide) had been suitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process. POM's high crystallinity and rapid rate of crystallization have made it unsuitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process.
To address POM's limitations, Polyplastics' MEX 3D printing technology combines a more appropriate selection of POM grades with printing conditions optimized for their crystallization behavior. In addition to accelerating the product development cycle, the MEX technology could also be targeted for low-volume manufacturing of custom products.
Polyplastics is seeking a patent for the DURACON (R) POM 3D printing technology and at the same time the company is developing additional DURACON (R) POM filament materials for use in 3D printing, including reinforced grades. The company is also accepting requests for actual product trial samples.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - First Mining Gold Corp. ("First Mining" or the "Company") (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (FRANKFURT: FMG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa M. Peterson as the Company's Chief Financial Officer effective September 16, 2022.
Lisa has over 14 years' experience within the mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, and professional services industries. Her most recent positions include serving as Chief Financial Officer of Libero Copper & Gold Corporation and Zacapa Resources Corporation. Lisa previously held the role of Vice-President of Corporate Reporting & Global Accounting at SkyPower Global, a large-scale, international, renewable energy developer, and provider. Prior to joining SkyPower Global, Lisa served 3 years at Barrick Gold Corporation as Chief of Staff Capital Projects and Chief of Staff of the Frontera District within their technical services, project development, and life of mine planning group. In these roles, she helped advance large-scale projects, liaised with stakeholders and joint venture partners, and performed value assurance reviews on the companies' operating and expansion assets. Prior to joining Barrick, Lisa spent 5 years working at KGHM leading their international Corporate Reporting group. Lisa started her career at KPMG. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University.
Lisa will replace Andy Marshall, who will be leaving his role at First Mining, effective August 12, 2022, having notified the Company that he will be pursuing another opportunity in the mining industry.
"We would like to thank Andy for his service and dedication to First Mining. As the Company's longest standing employee, he has been a key part of the development of First Mining since 2015, and we wish Andy well in his future endeavours" stated Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining. "We are very pleased to have Lisa join the First Mining team. Her background in mining and project development makes her a great fit with our focus on advancing Springpole and Duparquet gold projects. We know Lisa will be a great contributor to unlocking the value of our portfolio of world class gold assets".
First Mining is a gold developer advancing a portfolio of gold projects in Canada, with our most advanced project being the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, which is one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Canada, and where we have commenced a Feasibility Study and permitting activities are on-going with a draft Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for the project submitted in June 2022. First Mining also owns the Cameron, Duparquet, Duquesne and Pitt gold projects, all advanced-stage gold projects in Ontario (in the case of Cameron) and Québec. Our portfolio of gold project interests also includes the Pickle Crow gold project (being advanced in partnership with Auteco Minerals Ltd.), the Hope Brook gold project (being advanced in partnership with Big Ridge Gold Corp.), an equity interest in Treasury Metals Inc., and a portfolio of 21 gold royalties.
First Mining was established in 2015 by Mr. Keith Neumeyer, founding President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp.
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Daniel W. Wilton
Chief Executive Officer and Director
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "intends", "estimates", "envisages", "potential", "possible", "strategy", "goals", "opportunities", "objectives", "targeted", "advancing", "proving" or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the date of appointment of Lisa M. Peterson as the Company's focus onChief Financial Officer and her future contributions in unlocking the value of the Company's portfolio of gold projects; (ii) the Company's plans with respect to advancing its assets towards production; (ii) timing for the submission of the EIS forportfolio of gold projects; (iii) Feasibility and permitting activities related to the Springpole Gold Project; and (iiiiv) realizing the value of the Company's gold projects for the Company's shareholders. All forward-looking statements are based on First Mining'sthe Company's or its consultants' current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual 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 and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the potential offering of any Securities by the Company; uncertainty with respect to the completion of any future offering; the ability to obtain applicable regulatory approval for any contemplated offerings; the ability of the Company to negotiate and complete future funding transactions; Such factors include, without limitation: the Company's business, operations and financial condition potentially being materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, and by reactions by government and private actors to such outbreaks; risks to employee health and safety as a result of the outbreak of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises, such as COVID-19, that may result in a slowdown or temporary suspension of operations at some or all of the Company's mineral properties as well as its head office; fluctuations in the spot and forward price of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in the currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins and flooding); the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities, indigenous populations and other stakeholders; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; title to properties.; and the additional risks described in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC on EDGAR.
First Mining cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to First Mining, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. First Mining does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by the Company or on our behalf, except as required by law.
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‘It was kind of like a miracle’: Woman donates kidney to older brother in need
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) – An Arkansas woman showed how far she will go for her family when she found out she was a kidney match for her adopted brother.
Leslie George said she has always protected her brother, Craig Robinson, who is 14 months older.
Robinson is visually impaired and suffers from a rare genetic disorder, a situation that grew worse three years ago, causing kidney dysfunction.
“It wasn’t so much about the idea of donating a kidney, it was more about my brother was in trouble and he needed help,” George said.
It wasn’t until July 2021 that George discovered she and Robinson had matching blood types. She said that’s rare since they are not biological siblings.
“Immediately, I thought that’s my blood type,” George said. “So I reached out to mom and just said, ‘Well, now you know that I’m also B positive.’”
Both had a successful surgery in May of this year.
Their mother, Carol Robinson, called it a full-circle moment she will never forget.
“The idea that this was able to happen, lengthen his life, more than likely,” she said. “Leslie was all ready to do it. It just makes my heart explode.”
Craig Robinson said he never would have fathomed his sister would be the one to save his life. Now, a part of her will always live in him.
“It was kind of like a miracle, you know, because we were waiting so long and we didn’t know how long it was going to take to get a match for the kidney thing,” Craig Robinson said.
He experienced a few complications after surgery, but his health is almost back to full strength.
“People say you’re a hero, you know, you saved that day,” George said. “I don’t really look at it that way because there was just not really any other decision because it’s family, and there was no good reason not to.”
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Zelensky says Blinken and Austin will visit Ukraine on Sunday
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jonny Hallam and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv on Sunday.
“I don’t think this is a secret that people from the US are coming to us tomorrow, State Secretary Mr. Blinken and the Defense Secretary (Lloyd Austin) who are coming to us,” Zelensky said at a press conference held in an underground subway station in the Ukrainian capital.
Zelensky also said, “We will be expecting, when the security will allow, the President of the United States to come and to talk to us.”
Zelensky told CNN’s Jake Tapper last week that he would like President Joe Biden to visit Ukraine.
“I think he will,” Zelensky said, adding that it was Biden’s decision and would depend on the security situation.
Biden, who has previously suggested he wants to go to Ukraine, said earlier this month that he was working with his team to determine whether he should dispatch a senior member of his administration to the country.
The White House and State Department declined to comment Saturday on Blinken and Austin’s potential trip to Ukraine.
CNN has reached out to the US Department of Defense for comment.
Biden announced Thursday that the US will send an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine as the Russian invasion soon enters its third month in what US officials warn could be a potentially bloody new phase.
The new shipments include heavy artillery and 144,000 rounds of ammunition.
The US sent a similarly sized military aid package earlier this month that included Mi-17 helicopters, Howitzer cannons, Switchblade drones and protective equipment.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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2 children hospitalized with mercury poisoning in Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – Two children in Connecticut were hospitalized with mercury poisoning Tuesday.
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said the home in New Britain had nearly 600 times the permissible limit for human exposure to mercury.
According to DEEP, a child in the home found a jar filled with silver-colored liquid and began playing with it. Another child scooped up the liquid and threw it away.
Both children were hospitalized.
DEEP said when officials conducted testing in the home following the children’s hospitalizations, they discovered the astronomically high levels of mercury.
Five other people in the home were taken to the hospital to be checked for mercury exposure, officials said. DEEP is working with city officials and the local health department to find the family temporary housing.
Officials are still investigating why there was a jar of mercury in the home and why it was easily accessible to the children.
“Exposure to mercury is extremely harmful. If you find a silvery liquid, do not play with it or handle it. Contact a professional to properly dispose of it,” DEEP said.
Mercury poisoning attacks the nervous system and can produce a variety of symptoms such as muscle weakness, loss of feeling, loss of motor skills, nausea and vomiting, kidney damage and other issues.
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Which Swedish dish cloths are best?
The average American goes through a massive amount of paper towels every year, spending a great deal of money on them. With rising costs and concerns about waste, Swedish dish cloths are a great alternative to paper towels, sponges and other kitchen and dish cloths. They’re highly absorbent and can typically be washed in the dishwasher along with your dishes for convenience.
A top pack of Swedish dish towels is the Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dishcloths, 10 cloths in a variety of bright colors.
What to know before you buy a Swedish dish cloth
What they are
Swedish dish cloths differ from traditional dish towels in some significant ways. They come in a flat, dry form, and must be wetted and then wrung out before use. After this, they’re absorbent and flexible, easy to use in place of a paper towel to wipe up stains or clean, or in place of a sponge to wash and scrub dishes.
How to use them
A dry Swedish dish cloth is more absorbent than a sponge — as absorbent as a whole stack of paper towels. They take up very little space in the kitchen in comparison to other cloths or dish towels. In their dry form, they’re stiff, making them scrubby enough to tackle stuck-on messes on dishes. Their uses are nearly endless.
Why they’re called Swedish dish cloths
Invented in 1949 in Sweden, Swedish dish cloths have since become widespread throughout northern Europe, replacing paper towels in many homes and businesses. More recently, they’ve also become popular in other countries as well, including places such as the United States that still predominantly rely upon disposable paper towels to wipe up spills. They’re a fantastic eco-friendly alternative, even if they take some getting used to.
What to look for in a quality Swedish dish cloth
Materials
Swedish dish cloths can be made of many different materials — some biodegradable, some not. Commonly seen materials include cellulose, viscose, cotton and plain wood pulp. Most are made of a combination of two or more of these materials.
- Cellulose, composed of plant matter, is often used to make paper products, but can also be used for more durable items such as these dish cloths. The cellulose in Swedish dish cloths is sometimes blended with other materials to make for a stronger material.
- Cotton is sometimes used in Swedish dish cloths in conjunction with other materials to make for a strong, absorbent material that’s easier to wash and more absorbent than pure cotton, as used in a regular dish towel.
- Viscose is a semi-synthetic material, made from wood pulp but heavily processed, making it less environmentally friendly than materials like cellulose. It’s a little stronger than cellulose, but not compostable.
How much you can expect to spend on a Swedish dish cloth
They usually cost $1-$3 per cloth, depending on materials, decoration and where they’re manufactured.
Swedish dish cloth FAQ
How long will a Swedish dish cloth last?
A. It depends on the materials, but most last for many uses before breaking down at all. Dish cloths made of pure cellulose are often slightly less durable than other materials, but all Swedish dish cloths are more durable than paper towels or even sponges. Expect to get 10-30 uses out of most Swedish dish towels before replacing them.
Can Swedish dish cloths be used like regular hand towels?
A. Theoretically — they’re absorbent enough, and larger sizes would work more like a towel. But they’re not intended for this use. Regular cloth towels might be better suited for use as hand towels, while Swedish dish towels can be used for cleaning and other purposes better suited to their texture.
How often should I clean a Swedish dish cloth?
A. It depends on how often you use it. But they should be cleaned at least as often, if not more often, than you clean a sponge. Most Swedish dish cloths can be hand washed and wrung dry quickly for small messes, but can also go in the dishwasher for a deeper clean. The fact that they can be washed like dishes makes them particularly convenient, as it eliminates the need for them to be washed with the laundry,
What are the best Swedish dish cloths to buy?
Top Swedish dish cloth
Swedish Wholesale Swedish Dishcloths
What you need to know: A pack of 10 in bright, cheerful colors that will match any kitchen, made of compostable cellulose.
What you’ll love: They’re hyper-absorbent, dry quickly and are easy to store. These bestsellers are popular for their simplicity and ease of use.
What you should consider: Some reviewers complained that they didn’t last as long as advertised.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Swedish dish cloth for the money
Skoy Resuable Swedish Dish Cloth
What you need to know: These daisy-patterned dish cloths are made of a 70% cellulose and 30% wood pulp blend and washable in the dishwasher or washing machine.
What you’ll love: They’re manufactured in Germany and highly compostable, breaking down almost completely after 5 weeks in composting tests.
What you should consider: They have a scent when they arrive, which some reviewers found strong, distracting and difficult to remove.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: These adorably patterned Swedish dish cloths come in a huge variety of cute, quirky patterns, including many holiday-themed designs.
What you’ll love: They’re made of cellulose and cotton, so they’re both durable and environmentally friendly.
What you should consider: They’re quite expensive for dish cloths, at $4-$6 per cloth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Listened to any good television shows lately?
If you’re glued to a scripted podcast drama, you may be auditioning a potential TV series — a result of Hollywood’s demand for small-screen material and the realization that podcasts beyond nonfiction are a valuable resource.
Dramatizations of fact-based podcasts such as Wondery’s “WeCrashed,” about the WeWork business debacle, and Dateline NBC’s crime saga “The Thing About Pam” have become TV staples with top actors including Jared Leto and Renée Zellweger.
But there’s a new wave of fiction podcasts, some made with the express intent of judging a story’s worthiness for a second life on screen, emerging from prominent newcomers to the audio world. They’re seizing on podcasts as a more cost-effective way to test a series concept than filming a TV pilot, and more persuasive than a written pitch.
“Very traditional, legacy media companies” see fiction podcasts as content to be mined, said Mark Stern, a former studio chief and head of Syfy channel’s original content for a decade. Stern himself has shifted gears: He’s president of Echoverse, a podcast studio launched in 2020 with a focus on sci-fi, fantasy and supernatural stories.
“We really started this business as an opportunity to absolutely create best-in-class audio dramas, but with very much an eye toward having them serve as proof-of-concept IP (intellectual property) that could then launch TV and film and graphic novels,” said Stern.
That reflects the approach of Wolf Entertainment, whose network franchises include “Chicago,” “FBI” and the enduring “Law & Order.” The company headed by Dick Wolf is producing podcasts including “Hunted,” starring Parker Posey and Brandon Scott, and “Dark Woods” with Corey Stoll and Monica Raymund — the latter drama in development by Universal Television.
For studio executives inundated with series proposals that often consist of a single page of description, a well-made podcast is a valuable alternative, said Elliot Wolf, the executive producer of “Dark Woods.”
“You have the ability to really immerse yourself in an audio series that paints the picture much better than anything you can do with the written word,” Wolf said. He joined his father’s company, then Wolf Films, about three years ago and is part of its rebranding that includes storytelling in new media.
Stern detailed the economic upside of gauging a series’ viability based on a podcast as opposed to a pilot. “Let’s say that a really well-done season of a scripted podcast is a half-million dollars. Good luck getting an hour of television for $5 million,” he said.
Andy Bowers, a pioneer in podcast production and technology, says Hollywood was bound to catch on.
“I was touting this to some production companies and studios five years ago, saying, ‘This is a great way to test out concepts. You don’t need lighting, you don’t need location shooting, you don’t need expensive sets,’” Bowers said.
Their reaction? “’Yeah, maybe later,” he recalled. The podcast “Serial,” a journalism anthology, and a handful of others were creating buzz, but Bowers said the industry didn’t see it as “a medium for them,” even after he reminded them that the hit 1950s TV sitcom “I Love Lucy” was inspired by a radio show.
Fiction isn’t new to the podcasting party. “Welcome to Night Vale,” a cult hit that’s become the basis of books, albums and live shows in the U.S. and internationally, is marking its 10th year.
But it took a confluence of events to raise podcasting’s profile and change attitudes: The proliferation of streaming services with a voracious need for shows, like Apple TV+ and Peacock, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mimi O’Donnell was hired as head of scripted programming for Spotify-owned podcast company Gimlet Media after its “Homecoming” drama made a splash in 2018 with film star Julia Roberts topping the Prime Video adaptation. But Hollywood remained resistant to fiction podcasts’ value to TV, O’Donnell said.
Then the pandemic idled screen production and “an onslaught of calls” came her way, said O’Donnell. The change was destined to happen, she said, and the pace is unabated, with some producers even trying to tease out what’s in the pipeline pre-release — akin to studios jumping on a book before publication.
Nonfiction podcasts, driven by talk and news, remain more popular with audiences, but fiction is gaining traction. Spotify’s “Batman Unburied” drama debuted in May at No. 1 on the company’s podcast charts, displacing Joe Rogan’s podcast from its usual perch.
Podcasts and their screen incarnations will differ, said O’Donnell, who was a theater company director being coming to Gimlet. She cites the example of “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” which began life as a one-woman play written by Aaron Mark and produced for the stage by O’Donnell.
She worked with the playwright on an adaption of the play for one of her first Gimlet podcasts and it proved a winner. It was snapped up by Amazon Studios for a series adaptation, with Mark writing the pilot episode and serving as a co-showrunner.
“To me, that’s the dream scenario of how a story can evolve in different mediums and the same creator go with it…. and figure how the story can live” in each one, O’Donnell said.
Joseph Fink, who co-created “Welcome to Night Vale” with Jeffrey Cranor, echoed that view. “What matters is what does the podcast feel like? What is the thing that draws people to it, and can we build that from the ground up in this new form? Everyone’s going to have to face this,” he said.
Fink and Cranor have so far resisted a TV adaptation of their project, despite strong industry interest.
“The same thing that happened with books and plays, people are realizing that podcasts are just as valuable and rich for storytelling,” Fink said. But, he added, “it’s important to us that if we do a ‘Night Vale’ show, that it’s done in a way that we can feel proud of and feel like it’s still ours.”
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MEXICO CITY, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: CHEDRAUIB) ("Chedraui") releases its 2021 sustainability report. Stakeholders are welcomed to access the report available in English and Spanish in the corporate website, or by clicking here.
The report adheres to GRI standards, and includes information concerning both the Mexican and American operations. The content covers relevant information covering Corporate Governance, Financial Performance, Environmental impact and Social Responsibility.
Chedraui reaffirms its commitment to enable best-in-class sustainability practices.
About Grupo Chedraui
Grupo Comercial Chedraui S.A.B. de C.V. trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CHDRAUIB"; the Company as of March 31, 2022 was operating 717 stores in both Mexico and the US.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings.
Shareholders who purchased shares of BKKT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Bakkt securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, both dates inclusive; and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC completed on or about October 15, 2021.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the documents issued in connection with the business combination and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/bakkt-holdings-inc-f-k-a-vpc-impact-acquisition-holdings-loss-submission-form/?id=28165&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of BKKT during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is June 20, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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