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Brazil’s former leader Lula survived a corruption conviction and cancer. Now he’s vying for the presidency again
By Jack Guy, Isa Soares and Madalena Araujo, CNN
Brazil’s former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva formally announced his pre-candidacy for October’s presidential election on Saturday, marking what could be the beginnings of a stunning political comeback for the once imprisoned ex-leader in a crucial election year.
Seventy-six-year-old Lula, as he is commonly known, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race against President Jair Bolsonaro on October 2.
Since he took office in January 2019, Bolsonaro has attacked democratic institutions, downplayed the severity of Covid-19 and attacked environmental protections, as well as reviving Cold War-era divisions to paint opponents as communists.
In contrast, da Silva’s campaign is attempting to widen its voting coalition by naming centrist Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate on a ticket entitled “Come together for Brazil” — a bid to overcome many Brazilians’ misgivings towards his leftist Workers’ Party, due to its past links to corruption scandals.
Da Silva officially launched his presidential bid at a campaign rally in Sao Paulo. “The country is going through one of the most serious moments in our history, requiring us to build an alternative path despite any differences in order to overcome the incompetence and authoritarianism that govern us,” he said, referring to Bolsonaro’s presidency.
Official campaigning legally begins on August 16, and up until now, da Silva has not released many detailed policy proposals. However, many Brazilians seem to be behind the former leader, with the latest polling from Ipespe indicating that more than 45% of Brazilians intend to vote for him in the first round.
Da Silva’s 2022 presidential run marks the latest twist in his remarkable story as one of Brazil’s most charismatic politicians, one who didn’t learn to read until he was 10 and who left school after fifth grade to work full-time.
His background is unusual for a politician in Brazil, where the working class struggled for representation in the decades following his birth in 1945.
In 1975, he was elected president of the metalworker’s union, founding the Workers’ Party in 1980. By 1986, he was a member of congress.
It took three failed bids for the presidency before da Silva won the 2002 presidential runoff with 61.3% of the vote share.
Reelected in 2006, he eventually left office in January 2011 with an approval rating of 90% after millions of Brazilians were lifted out of poverty during his time in office. However his good fortune did not last long.
After surviving throat cancer in 2011, da Silva was convicted for corruption and money laundering in 2017, charges stemming from a wide-ranging investigation into the state-run oil company Petrobras, dubbed “Operation Car Wash.”
His legal troubles rumbled on until April 2018, when he surrendered to federal authorities and began serving a 12-year prison sentence.
However, in March 2021, a court threw out his conviction, clearing the way for his political rebound.
At a bar dedicated to da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, entrepreneur Jaciana Melquiades told CNN: “I’m very hopeful about Lula’s victory, I think we have a great chance of getting Brazil back on track.”
Bolsonaro has done nothing for Brazil, said Omar Monteiro, 32, who manages the bar.
“Living under this government is worse than I imagined it would be because, in addition to the curse of having Bolsonaro as president, we are going through a pandemic,” said Monteiro. “And I never, not even in my worst nightmares, imagined that we would have a president who is a denialist, anti-vaccines, anti-isolation.”
Brazil’s economy is suffering rampant inflation and soaring unemployment, with hunger an increasing concern.
“I think a lot has to change, we have to generate a lot of jobs and income because people are starving, in real need, and we have to improve Brazil’s relations with the world, which deteriorated under Bolsonaro’s government,” said lawyer Andre Pessoa.
Still, Bolsonaro’s deficit in the opinion polls is narrowing and the President retains a committed base of ultra-conservative supporters that he has mobilized by maintaining what his opponents call radical positions on abortion access, gun rights and Brazilian sovereignty over the Amazon rainforest.
And he has shown he is willing to incite his supporters against perceived opponents, calling for mass demonstrations outside the Supreme Court during a dispute with the judiciary in September 2021.
Christopher Sabatini, senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, said that even if da Silva wins the election, his biggest challenge will be to unite a fractured country and hold off Bolsonarismo, as the ideology of the current president is known.
“It’s not going to be like his first two terms in power,” said Sabatini. “Bolsonarismo, it’s not just any garden variety conservative party, it draws from evangelicals, it draws from very vitriolic, almost anti-democratic elements, and part of Brazilian society that’s called the Bibles, bullets and beef constituency.”
Still, in da Silva strongholds, hopes are high for his return to power.
“May he make Brazil move again, may he make Brazil flow again, may he make people smile, may he make the GDP flow, may he make the economy flow, jobs come back,” Monteiro said.
“May he make everything go back to normal.”
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill") is pleased to announce a new contract has been secured by Sonadrill Holding Ltd ("Sonadrill"), Seadrill's 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Sonangol E.P. ("Sonangol"). Sonadrill has secured a ten-well contract with options for up to eight additional wells in Angola for the West Gemini drillship.
Total contract value for the firm portion of the contract is expected to be approximately $161 million (inclusive of mobilization revenue and additional services), with further meaningful revenue potential from a performance bonus. Commencement is expected in Q4 2022 with a firm-term of approximately 18 months, in direct continuation of the West Gemini's existing contract.
The West Gemini is the third drillship to be bareboat chartered into Sonadrill, along with two Sonangol-owned units, the Sonangol Quenguela and Sonangol Libongos. Seadrill will manage and operate the units on behalf of Sonadrill. The West Gemini is an ultra-deepwater drillship with an operational history offshore Africa. Together, the three units position the Seadrill joint venture as the premier rig operator in Angola, furthering the goal of building an ultra-deepwater franchise in the Golden Triangle and driving efficiencies from rig clustering in the region.
Seadrill's Chief Executive Officer, Simon Johnson commented "Our strategic partnership with Sonadrill is critical to the development of the Angolan oil and gas sector and to Seadrill's position as the number one rig operator in Angola. We're grateful for the Seadrill crew aboard the West Gemini who deserves the lion's share of the credit for this contract."
About Seadrill
Seadrill is a leading offshore drilling contractor utilizing advanced technology to unlock oil and gas resources for clients across harsh and benign locations around the globe. Seadrill's high-quality, technologically-advanced fleet spans all asset classes allowing its experienced crews to conduct operations from shallow to ultra-deep-water environments. The Company owns and/or operates 30 rigs, which includes drillships, semi-submersibles, and jack-ups.
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CHICAGO (AP) — In a state with some of the country’s toughest gun regulations and a city that bans semi-automatic weapons, Dana Gordon still feared a mass shooting could happen here.
Gordon, a Highland Park resident and an anti-gun violence activist, knew the familiar questions from victims of mass shootings across the country — how could such violence come to their school, their supermarket or movie theater, their city.
The latest act of mass violence to hit the U.S. came Monday in the northern Chicago suburb, when police said a gunman climbed to the top of a business along Highland Park’s Independence Day parade route and opened fire. Seven people died and more than 30 people were wounded.
The violence has focused attention on Highland Park’s 2013 ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines.
Illinois officials have long contended that legal and illegal weapons are easily purchased in surrounding states, hampering even the toughest local laws’ effectiveness. Authorities said Tuesday that the suspected gunman, a 21-year-old resident of nearby Highwood, legally purchased the rifle used in the attack in the Chicagoland area but did not say exactly where he bought it.
They also have not specified the type of weapon used, only describing it as high powered and “similar to an AR-15.”
Highland Park’s clampdown survived a legal challenge from a local pediatrician and the Illinois State Rifle Association that ended at the U.S. Supreme Court’s doorstep in 2015 when justices declined to hear the case.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering responded to the win, at the time arguing: “Banning assault weapons and large capacity magazines is a common sense step to reducing gun violence and protecting our children, our law enforcement and our communities from potential mass violence and grief.”
Two conservative justices — Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Antonin Scalia — said they would have heard the case and struck Highland Park’s limits.
“The overwhelming majority of citizens who own and use such rifles do so for lawful purposes, including self-defense and target shooting,” Thomas wrote.
For Gordon and other activists in Highland Park, Monday’s violent attack was a push to continue working toward national restrictions on such weapons and ammo.
Highland Park’s local and federal elected officials back gun restrictions, showing it by their presence at anti-gun violence rallies and their votes. Police were also stationed all along the parade route. But that didn’t stop the killings on Monday, Gordon said.
“People have to realize, there’s nothing that makes any community immune,” she said. “The only thing that’s going to help any of us is if we vote out legislators who refuse to do anything about guns.”
Gordon helped organize an anti-gun violence arts event in town last month following the mass shootings at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, and a school in Uvalde, Texas. Weeks later, she was fielding phone calls from friends who fled their city’s holiday parade in terror.
Gordon said since the shooting she’s received dozens of emails from friends and neighbors, expressing their shock that such violence could hit their home. She said it gives her hope that influential voices can make a change — tempered by her belief that national change is the only hope of preventing future mass shootings.
“You can’t protect people all the time,” she said. “This is a gun issue.”
The Buffalo and Uvalde killings did prompt Congress to pass the most sweeping gun violence bill in a decade. The package toughens background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keeps firearms from more domestic violence offenders and helps states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged to be dangerous.
But it was signed into law just days after the Supreme Court’s ruling struck down a New York law that restricted peoples’ ability to carry concealed weapons. And it didn’t include more sweeping proposals long backed by activists including an assault-style weapons ban and background checks.
“I know there’s much more work to do, and I’m never going to give up, but this is a monumental day,” President Joe Biden said after signing the bill on June 25. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/highland-park-set-tight-gun-limits-long-before-parade-attack/ | 2022-07-06T10:34:36Z |
PUNE, India and PISCATAWAY, N.J., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave InfoTech, an enterprise solutions and automation company, won the award for 'Best Warehouse and Automation Company' at the 55th Inflection Logistics and Warehousing Forum and Awards, in association with Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM), and NASSCOM Center of Excellence – IoT and AI.
Crave InfoTech won the award for its work with a leading global life science/pharmaceutical client. Crave's product – cWarehouse was central in its overall Intelligent Warehouse Management solution for the life science enterprise. The client used cWarehouse to digitize, streamline, and automate their warehouse and inventory management.
The client was to enable a 15% reduction in labor cost/unit handled and a 35% reduction in warehouse operation costs while becoming 100% paperless.
Shrikant Nistane, CEO, Crave InfoTech, said, "It's an honor to be felicitated by our peers for our Intelligent Supply Chain and Warehouse Management products. We have been helping our global clients along their digitization and automation journeys for the past 15 years. Our partnership with the tech leaders like SAP and Zebra Technologies ensures end-to-end supply chain visibility, interoperability, total integrability and extendibility, complete enterprise mobility backed by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning, etc. for our clients."
"Further underlining part that perhaps clinched the award in our favor," Shrikant continued, "was the high adoption and simplified user experience for the client. We deploy our overall solution along with the intuitive workflows in quick time with zero errors and faster value-realization."
Crave InfoTech is a SAP Business Technology Partner expert with multiple satisfied clients within the life science or pharmaceutical industry. The company offers multiple intelligence-centered solutions across the supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and asset management that also include enablers like RFID/barcode scanning, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), IoT, Workflow/Process Automation, etc.
About Crave InfoTech
Crave InfoTech, based in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a fast-growing tech company with deep expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Intelligent Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility Enablement with quick-to-deploy Intelligent Supply Chain Management, Intelligent Asset Management, and Intelligent Warehouse Management solutions.
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HHS launches website to help families find baby formula
(Gray News) - The federal government launched a website Friday with resources for families struggling to find baby formula amid the national shortage.
The Department of Health and Human Services site HHS.gov/formula features information including manufacturer hotlines, community resources and other guidance. It also has a link for WIC-eligible families to reach out to a local office for assistance.
President Joe Biden also announced Thursday his administration was stepping up its response to the shortage that has forced frenzied parents into online groups to swap and sell to each other to keep their babies fed.
The president discussed with executives from Gerber and Reckitt how they could increase production and how his administration could help, and talked with leaders from Walmart and Target about how to restock shelves and address regional disparities in access to formula, the White House said.
The administration plans to monitor possible price gouging and work with trading partners in Mexico, Chile, Ireland and the Netherlands on imports, even though 98% of baby formula is domestically made.
The problem is the result of supply chain disruptions and a safety recall, and has had a cascade of effects: Retailers are limiting what customers can buy, and doctors and health workers are urging parents to contact food banks or physicians’ offices, in addition to warning against watering down formula to stretch supplies or using online DIY recipes.
The shortage is weighing particularly on lower-income families after the recall by formula maker Abbott, stemming from contamination concerns. The recall wiped out many brands covered by WIC, a federal program like food stamps that serves women, infants and children, though the program now permits brand substitutes. The Biden administration is working with states to make it easier for WIC recipients to buy different sizes of formula that their benefits might not currently cover.
About half of infant formula nationwide is purchased by participants using WIC benefits, according to the White House.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to the report. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/13/hhs-launches-website-help-families-find-baby-formula/ | 2022-05-13T20:34:32Z |
Plea hearing set for Stark County man accused in U.S. Capitol riot
A Stark County man accused of breaching the U.S. Capitol while protesting the 2020 election results may be resolving his federal court case next month.
John Douglas Wright's defense attorney, Noah Munyer, told The Canton Repository the parties are negotiating a plea agreement.
"My client has never denied some culpability, and we've finally reached terms with the government," Munyer said.
Wright, 55, of Plain Township, was to have a status hearing Thursday, but that was canceled after a notice of intent to plead guilty was filed Tuesday in federal court.
More:FBI arrests Stark County man, accused of taking part in Capitol riot
According to the federal filing, Wright is now scheduled to enter a guilty plea via teleconference on Aug. 2. in front of U.S. District Court District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly.
Munyer, of the Akron-area law firm Malarcik, Pierce, Munyer & Will, said they've been reviewing evidence since the very beginning, sorting through hundreds of video clips of the Jan. 6, 2021, confrontation and from other defendants.
Wright faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
Munyer said Wright, who has been out on supervised release and home monitoring, has been cooperative and shown good behavior while awaiting trial.
More:Stark County man accused in U.S. Capitol riot continues negotiations with the government
More:CNN report: Stark County native expected to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Breaking down the criminal charges in the Jan. 6 riot
According to the government's investigation, Wright is among more than 855 defendants who have been arrested in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The U.S. Department of Justice released the following as of July 6:
- Approximately 263 defendants have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers or employees, including around 90 people charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.
- Approximately 140 police officers were assaulted Jan. 6 at the Capitol, including about 80 U.S. Capitol Police and about 60 from the Metropolitan Police Department.
- Approximately 11 individuals have been arrested on a series of charges that relate to assaulting a member of the media, or destroying their equipment.
- Approximately 747 defendants have been charged with entering or remaining in a restricted federal building or grounds. Over 80 additional defendants have been charged with entering a restricted area with a dangerous or deadly weapon.
- More than 50 defendants have been charged with destruction of government property, and approximately 35 defendants have been charged with theft of government property.
- More than 280 defendants have been charged with corruptly obstructing, influencing, or impeding an official proceeding, or attempting to do so.
- Approximately 50 defendants have been charged with conspiracy.
Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Follow on Twitter @Cassienist | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/14/john-d-wright-filed-motion-plead-guilty-over-u-s-capitol-riot/10046605002/ | 2022-07-14T16:46:35Z |
The letters I read on the 17th sounded like a whole bunch of crybaby stuff. The letters on the 16th sounds like some theocracy stuff. You preach but your words are sour.
I’m gonna say this to the fellow readers of the Telegram: That church mumbo jumbo does not speak for the rest of us. You want a nation with a church state. Go somewhere else.
We don’t need that old world garbage here anymore.
Kyle Fino
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Pride-Inspired Flower Arrangements Available Nationwide Benefit LA Pride Through July 31
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Pride Month, Teleflora®, the world's leading floral delivery service, launched two new Pride-inspired flower arrangements to support the LGBTQ+ community. Now through July 31, 10% of all Pride bouquet sales will be donated to Christopher Street West, the nonprofit organization that produces LA Pride. Teleflora will also participate in the LA Pride Parade & Festival, extending its brand mantra that encourages everyone to "Love Out Loud."
The limited-edition Rainbow Love Bouquet and Dreaming Of Rainbows Bouquet feature a rainbow of florals in a keepsake container, with the Dreaming Of Rainbows Bouquet featured in Teleflora's iconic Charmed Unicorn keepsake.
Teleflora will continue its support at the LA Pride Parade & Festival, taking place at Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown L.A. on June 11. A rainbow flower wall will encourage attendees to show their "Love Out Loud" on social media. Teleflora will also be honoring a married couple who met at LA Pride ten years ago with a vow renewal in front of the Teleflora flower wall.
"We are honored to be partnering with LA Pride, an organization that has taken 'Love Out Loud' to heart for more than 50 years," said Danielle Mason, vice president of Marketing, Teleflora. "While Pride Month is a time to reflect, self-educate, and celebrate, we know that long-term sustained support and allyship are key in building a more inclusive and diverse society. We hope our contribution will help make a positive and lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community and everyone."
For more information or to purchase a Teleflora Pride bouquet, visit www.teleflora.com.
About Teleflora
Say everything and share your Love Out Loud™ with the gift of Teleflora® flowers—all made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist. With more than 10,000 member florists in North America alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry, and expertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist—even if that neighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxes dropped on your doorstep—Teleflora's network of professional florists creates artistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day. Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes a multipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. For more, visit www.teleflora.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment.
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Limited Edition "Pacific Wonderland" Blanket and Lifestyle Items
Will Support the "Park Explorer Series"
PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills announces the release of the Pacific Wonderland and Forever Oregon blankets and lifestyle product collection in collaboration with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The items were created to celebrate the centennial of the Oregon State Parks System. A portion of sales will go to support OPRD's Park Explorer Series, which encourages a more diverse group of park explorers by removing barriers and welcoming all to Oregon State Parks.
The design for the limited edition Pacific Wonderland collection depicts a moonlit landscape in a deep indigo, featuring some of Oregon's most cherished natural wonders: a waterfall, mountain, forest, rivers and ocean. Above and below this landscape are classic, bold park stripes varying from a vivid amber and bright marigold yellow, to a light sky and deep regal blue, on to a brilliant forest and warm mossy green.
The design for the limited edition Forever Oregon blanket depicts a snow-covered volcanic peak reflecting off a lake flanked by forests and crossed by traditional geometric patterns honoring Oregon's original inhabitants. Medallions for twelve beloved state parks are bordered by stripes in colors that echo the landscape.
"Working with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate their dedication to providing and protecting the remarkable recreational sites Oregon has to offer is a milestone collaboration," said Amanda Coppa, senior merchandise manager of Pendleton's home division. "The commitment to Oregon's heritage that both Pendleton and the Oregon State Parks share is truly iconic. We are thrilled to launch a new philanthropic partnership in support of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Park Explorer Series."
"Partnering with Pendleton to advance our inclusion and accessibility efforts has been an incredible opportunity," said OPRD Communications Director Jason Resch. "Every purchase supports projects that make state parks more welcoming to everyone, from investing in accessible trails to partnering with organizations to get new users into parks."
The limited edition items in the Pendleton Pacific Wonderland collection includes a wool blanket ($279), Klean Kanteen® stainless steel water bottle ($39.50), caps in two colorways ($29.50), and a beanie ($24.50). The limited edition Forever Oregon wool blanket retails for $499. Items are available on Pendleton-USA.com and select Pendleton retailers.
ABOUT PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS
Pendleton Woolen Mills is a heritage lifestyle brand and the leader in wool blankets, apparel and accessories. Founded in 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America's remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. With six generations of family ownership, Pendleton is focused on their "Warranted to Be a Pendleton" legacy, creating quality lifestyle products with timeless classic styling. Inspiring individuals from the Pacific Northwest and beyond for over 150 years, Pendleton products are available at Pendleton stores across the US, select retailers worldwide, and on pendleton-usa.com.
ABOUT OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department aims to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. The department houses the State Historic Preservation Office and manages Heritage Programs, the state's ATV Program, Community Grants and Oregon State Parks.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Okta, Inc. ("Okta") (NASDAQ: OKTA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Okta, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Okta includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2022
Aggrieved Okta investors only have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PEABODY, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privo Technologies, Inc. ("Privo", "the Company") announced today that it has been awarded a $2M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The contract will be used to further the development of PRV311, Privo's third lead asset, for the treatment of cervical cancer in low resource settings.
Cervical cancer has high prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and remains the leading cause of cancer death among women despite the remarkable improvements in prevention seen in wealthier countries. Privo intends to bridge this healthcare gap with PRV311, a nanoengineered localized treatment applied directly to cervical tumors. Utilizing the funds from the contract, Privo aims to complete clinical trial preparation activities to validate the PRV311 cancer treatment. This treatment has the potential to minimize surgery, reduce the risk of preterm birth, and reduce the extent of disfigurement.
"Privo is committed to changing the paradigm of cancer treatment, with a special focus on mucosal solid tumors. We are grateful to the NCI for their support in expanding the PRV platform into further indications," said Dr. Manijeh Goldberg, Ph.D., CEO and Founder. "Privo has focused on epithelial cancers and as a result has successfully pushed its PRV111 treatment to the pivotal trial stage for head and neck cancers."
PRV311 is a derivative of the PRV platform designed for the treatment of cervical and other cancers that require controlled and sustained release of chemotherapeutics ideal for use in low-resource settings. This will enable fewer treatment visits and applications required to reach a therapeutic dose. "Loss of patients to follow-up in low-resource settings is one of the greatest obstacles to effective cancer treatment. By providing a long-lasting treatment alternative for patients with cervical cancer, PRV311 can address this disparity and potentially change the treatment of cervical cancer globally," said Dr. Goldberg.
This project is funded in part with Federal funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. 75N91022C00020.
Privo Technologies, Inc. (Privo) is a phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapeutics designed to eliminate cancers and prevent recurrence. Privo aims to provide better and more accessible treatment options to diverse patient populations around the world with the potential to transform standard of care for treating solid tumors. Privo is headquartered in Peabody, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information on the technology see Privo's most recent publication (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-31859-3), described in detail in Forbes: Disruptive Innovation In Drug Delivery Systems.
Privo's lead asset, PRV111 has been shown to be effective in patients with head and neck cancer in several hospitals across the US during a safety and efficacy Phase I/II clinical study, dramatically reducing tumor volume without any systemic toxicity. For additional information on Privo Technologies, Inc. please visit www.privotechnologies.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Friday, April 21 is here and it’s a very special date for the Texas Rangers organization as it marks 50 years of playing in Arlington.
The Rangers and the City of Arlington do have some celebrations planned to honor going over the hill in North Texas. The biggest honor will be their Hall of Fame display which will showcase 24 Texas Rangers HOF members at the plaza outside of the Northeast entrance to Globe Life Field.
Globe Life Field tweeted, “On April 21, 1972, the @Rangers played their first game in Arlington. Major League Baseball has been a proud part of the North Texas culture for 50 years.” | https://cw33.com/sports/on-this-date-50-years-ago-the-rangers-played-first-ever-game-in-arlington/ | 2022-04-21T19:42:33Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re looking for something fun to do in DFW, Molly Dondero, marketing & events manager for The Dallas Observer, has some ideas for you!
Scarborough Renaissance Festival Going on Through May 30
Since 1981, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival has been providing North Texas with a Renaissance-themed festival featuring full combat jousts, a Birds of Prey Exhibition, handmade crafts, pubs and taverns, food items like giant roasted turkey legs and so much more. Plus, to really make it feel like you’ve stepped back in time, Scarborough has more than 100 performers that bring the English village to life through their portrayals of the royal court, villagers and peasants.
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival May 20-22 at Galatyn Park
The Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is back on May 20-22 at Galatyn Park! Wildflower Festival is an award-winning event that includes five main performance stages that will feature acrobat performances and multiple bands like the Toadies and Neon Trees! There is also a variety of kid activities, a vendor mart to shop till you drop and lots of food and beverages to keep you satisfied all weekend long!
Tickets start at just $35 for General Admission ($15 for Richardson residents) or you can get a three-day pass for $75. Kids get in free. Learn more about the festival, this year’s music lineup, ticketing, and more on their website.
Kicking off a Summer of Live Music!
There is one thing that Dallas is definitely not lacking and that is music venues. Whether you find yourself In Uptown or in Deep Ellum, we have a variety of venues across the metroplex, big and small, and no matter what your taste in music is there is surely someone you listen to stopping by Dallas this summer to perform.
Some of the concerts we have to look forward to this month are:
- Dave Matthews
- Cody Jinks
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Phoebe Bridgers
- Zac Brown Band
- T-Pain
- Kodak Black
- Bleachers
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Paris Saint-Germain chief promises ‘a lot of changes’ to create ‘new era’ at the club
By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN
After managing to hold onto his star player when it looked likely he would depart for Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has promised “a lot of changes” in order to “create a new era” at the club.
Even as recently as a couple of weeks ago, it looked highly improbable that Kylian Mbappe would remain in the French capital. Images and videos emerged of him dining in Madrid, as a move to Real began to look inevitable.
After a tumultuous season that saw PSG win only the Ligue 1 title — a trophy that under fire head coach Mauricio Pochettino admitted “wasn’t enough” to match the club’s ambitions — and crumble in dramatic fashion once again in the Champions League, it would have been hard to imagine a bright future for the French side had Mbappe left for free.
Even with Lionel Messi and Neymar in PSG’s ranks, there is no doubt that Mbappe is the club’s most prized asset both on the pitch and economically.
There is a palpable sense of relief around the Parc des Princes that PSG has been able to convince its young superstar to sign a new three-year contract, but Al-Khelaifi insists there is still a lot of work to be done over the summer.
“For sure there are a lot of changes that are going to happen,” the PSG president told CNN’s Amanda Davies in Paris. “We’re going to announce it probably [at the] end of the week.”
Those words will sound particularly ominous to Pochettino and PSG’s sporting director Leonardo, as speculation grows over the pair’s future at the Parisian club.
When pressed on whether there will be a new manager in charge in the dugout, Al-Khelaifi replied: “We want to create a new era of Paris Saint-Germain; a new project, fresh air. I think it’s really important that everybody gets motivated again.
“The loss in the Champions League was not easy, which I take responsibility [for],” added Al-Khelaifi, referring to the quarterfinal defeat by Real Madrid, despite PSG dominating both legs of the tie.
“I’m the president and I’m responsible, but anything can happen and anything will happen in the future. I’m not blaming anyone, whoever will stay or will leave, I’m one of the first one responsible with anything, the results.
“So I’m not blaming anyone and this is really important for me, but in the end, you know, we have choices to do. We have decisions to take.
“We [will] take some of them, some of them are coming soon and I think that really what we want to achieve basically [is] to be stronger than last season — and that’s the only objective I want, to be bigger than last season.”
‘We are one of the big clubs’
Despite rumors of Mbappe’s departure swirling for months, Al-Khelaifi claims he always remained “really confident” the 23-year-old would remain in Paris.
But this season has perhaps been more difficult than anyone at the club could have imagined. When PSG announced last summer that it was signing Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, as a free agent following his departure from Barcelona, few would have expected the team to perform as it did.
Even the silver lining of the season, the team’s Ligue 1 title win, was met with scorn by the fans. After PSG limped to a 1-1 draw at home to Lens to secure a French record-equaling 10th title, large sections of the Parc des Princes crowd booed their team at half-time, before leaving the stadium with 15 minutes remaining of the match.
Frustrated by the team’s embarrassing capitulation against Real Madrid in the Champions League, fans made their feelings known and the stadium had emptied almost entirely within 10 minutes of the full-time whistle. Players even skipped the traditional lap of honor after winning the league.
Al-Khelaifi admits there were “a lot of things” that didn’t go right this season.
“We won the Ligue 1, which I think people said was really easy, but to win the trophy is never easy,” he said. “[In the] Champions League, honestly I think we did not do badly, until 65 minutes of the second match against Real when controlling the whole match.
“Here we should win four-nil, but Real won and deserved to win. Congratulations to them. That’s the truth. There are more details in the Champions League, always small details and you need to be lucky and you need to also believe in yourself, the players and all the staff.
“We really believe we are one of the big clubs today, I really believe it myself, and everybody needs to believe and work on this. When you wear the jersey of Paris Saint-Germain, you are big player at a big club and you only win here, that’s the mentality we want to create.
“It’s not easy sometimes, we know, but that’s what we want to build, the spirit and winning mentality.”
‘There is love’
Much of the talk around Mbappe’s new deal has been about the reported eye-watering sums of money he has been given; Al-Khelaifi says he met with Mbappe and his family on numerous occasions during the negotiating process, but insists they spoke about “nothing besides football.”
By staying at PSG, Mbappe becomes world football’s highest-paid player on wages of around £1 million ($1.25M) a week after pocketing a signing-on fee in the region of £100m ($125M), according to Sky Sports.
But instead, Al-Khelaifi believes Mbappe was only motivated by the sporting project PSG presented to him and opportunity to keep representing his hometown club at the highest level.
“The one thing they care about: just the sport and the football,” he said. “We have the same objective … basically, we want to win and he wants to win. He’s a fighter; he’s a winner.
“Don’t forget, he’s Parisian, he’s a French. He loves his country. He loves his club. He’s played for the club for five years, there’s a relationship. There is love between him, the club, the fans, his country. So I think it was really important and people maybe they underestimate that.
“They think that it’s just contract and who can offer more, which is not [true] at all. I think we he’s really amazing. Besides being an amazing player, the best player in the world, he’s a fantastic person also.”
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LOS ANGELES , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) has operated from its home base in Sacramento for almost 25 years now. As the largest African American non-profit business organization representing thousands of small and emerging businesses throughout the state, the CBCC is expanding to Los Angeles! Jay King, the CEO and President of the CBCC, is honoring Juneteenth with the opening of new offices in Inglewood, CA and a momentous liaison with KBLA Talk 1580, owned by media personality and host, Tavis Smiley.
The new CBCC offices will open at 9800 South La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 410 in Inglewood, CA, with Stephanie Beard serving as Director of Operations. The official office grand opening will be held Friday, June 24, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The CBCC will also launch a crowdfunding campaign to support marketing and promotion for KBLA Talk 1580, Los Angeles' first Black-owned and operated talk radio station, as it celebrates its one-year anniversary on Juneteenth. The CBCC will kick off the KBLA fund raising effort with a $5,000 anniversary gift.
"As the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth venerates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement," cites Jay King, CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. "What better way to attach added importance to this theme, as well as make our presence felt here in Los Angeles, than by supporting Tavis Smiley and KBLA Talk 1580, the iconic Black-owned and operated heritage station in California that has emerged as the voice of the people."
"The Chamber is asking our supporters and member companies to back our financial effort with a corporate contribution," adds King. "We are also requesting the public to highlight the occasion by contributing small dollar donations to the crowdfunding effort."
While most Los Angelenos recognize Jay King as the Grammy Award recording artist and founder of pop sensation, Club Nouveau, many are surprised to find out that King has held the position of president and CEO of the CBCC since June of 2019. As an artist, music industry executive and longtime activist for the underserved for over three decades, King was found to be uniquely well equipped to take the Chamber to the next level in terms of advocacy and outreach. The Los Angeles office opening is an extenuation of his commitment to service.
Proving this point, King has since worked tirelessly as an advocate for all small business owners, adding to his workload positions that include sitting on the Caltrans Small Business Council as the Chairman of the African American DBE Participation Committee for the California Department of Transportation. Staying true to the mission of local support from the CBCC, King was able to assist with halting a Caltrans state order to demolish the historic Los Angeles landmark business, Hawkins House of Burgers, established in 1939. The Hawkins House of Burgers boasts decades of community service to its surrounding neighborhood, Watts, CA. The victorious effort received national media attention and gave hope to small businesses in communities around the country.
King's passion, commitment and drive know absolutely no limits when it comes to tirelessly serving the needs of others. He holds seats on the Small Business Council for the Department of General Services (DGS) and the California High Speed Rail. He is a commissioner on the Sacramento Police Commission, organizer of the North Sacramento Leadership Council and founder and spokesperson for the Greater Sacramento Financial Literacy Group. In fact, King represents over nine other boards throughout the state of California including the Neighborhood Wellness Board of Directors.
"KBLA Talk 1580 is a proud member of the California Black Chamber of Commerce," notes station owner and radio host, the renowned Tavis Smiley. "The opening of the Los Angeles office is particularly exciting for business entities here locally. Jay King, as a radio and music industry veteran, understands the nuances of operating a platform like KBLA Talk 1580. His efforts via the Chamber have been instrumental in helping us realize our goal of cementing our communities' impact and voice socially and politically. Los Angeles, get ready, together we are lighting up Juneteenth like never before!"
Tavis Smiley is one of TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People In The World." Smiley has interviewed a veritable who's who list of influencers, has penned multiple New York Times bestselling books, and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The former talk show host on BET and PBS purchased KBLA Talk 1580 in November of 2020, launching the station on Juneteenth 2021. In addition to being heard locally on the radio dial, the station can be accessed around the world from their radio app and online hub at https://kbla1580.com.
To donate to the KBLA Talk 1580 crowdfunding campaign, go to https://calbcc.org or https://kbla1580.com. The GoFundMe campaign can also be accessed directly at https://www.gofundme.com/f/happy-birthday-to-the-iconic-kbla-talk-1580.
For additional details regarding the California Black Chamber of Commerce grand office opening, contact Stephanie Beard at sbeard@calbcc.org.
To reach the Sacramento-based CBCC office, call 916.467.8878 or e-mail administrator@calbcc.org.
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC: PTBS) – BCT-The Community's Bank recently welcomed Ted Argleben as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer to their commercial lending team. Mr. Argleben will be responsible for commercial loan and banking relationships growth in Northern Virginia. He will report to Paul Bice, Executive Vice President, Virginia President. Mr. Argleben will be located in the BCT Lending office in Leesburg, Virginia, located at 602 South King Street, Suite 300.
Mr. Argleben brings over 29 years of banking experience to BCT. Most recently, he served 18 years with Access National Bank (acquired by Atlantic Union Bank) providing commercial lending services to small and early-growth businesses. Mr. Argleben began his career in banking in Espanola, New Mexico at Valley National Bank.
"Ted is a great fit for BCT," stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT. "His passion for helping businesses launch and grow will broaden our commercial lending relationships in Northern Virginia, where we are committed to providing unique and personalized experiences for our customers."
Mr. Argleben earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Finance from California State University, Fullerton.
Community service is important to Mr. Argleben. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and also served on the Advisory Board for St. Luke Preschool. In addition, he served as Treasurer for Ebenezer United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years at McLean Bible Church. He looks forward to serving the local communities near BCT.
Born in California and raised in Alaska and Colorado, Mr. Argleben is an avid outdoorsman. He is an explorer at heart and enjoys backpacking, fishing, and elk hunting. He lives in Loudoun County, Virginia with his wife of 31 years, Mary, whom he met while in college. They have two adult sons.
The BCT Lending office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About BCT-The Community's Bank
Founded in 1871, BCT - Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTC:PTBS). With approximately $719 million in assets as of March 31, 2021, the Company conducts operations through its main office, an additional eight branch offices, and two loan production offices. BCT's offices are located in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The Bank provides various banking products and services including free access to over 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint® network plus online and mobile banking for individuals, businesses, and local governments. The Bank also offers commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction, commercial real estate loans and agricultural loans. The Residential Lending division offers secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, one-time close construction to perm loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. For over 65 years, BCT Wealth Advisors has provided financial management, investment, trust, and estate services to its clients. In 2019, 2020, and 2021 the Bank was named a "Best Bank To Work For" by American Banker. In 2018, Forbes named BCT a "Best In State Bank" for Maryland.
The Company's shares are quoted on the OTC Pink Sheet marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc., and the Bank, please visit our website at www.mybct.bank.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s not a true Texas Lottery win until that massive chunk of change you won from a mere ticket is placed in your pocket.
Now, a resident of the North Texas city of Fort Worth is feeling the sweet taste of victory overcome them after claiming a $3 million prize from a Mega Millions ticket. The lottery says, “A Fort Worth resident claimed a second-tier Mega Millions® prize worth $3 million for the drawing on Aug. 30.”
This seven-figure winning ticket was purchased at Terry’s Food on Camp Bowie Boulevard. The big winner has decided to remain anonymous.
The lottery says, “The winning Quick Pick ticket with Megaplier® matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn (2-38-55-57-65), but not the Mega Ball number (17). The Megaplier number was 3.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/fort-worth-resident-claims-3-million-from-mega-millions-texas-lottery-ticket/ | 2022-09-08T19:15:35Z |
Fan-favorite flavors Mango and Strawberry are now available with less sugar
IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy is introducing a better-for-you candy choice with its all-new HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar. Reduced Sugar is now available nationwide in select retailers in two classic fruit flavors: Mango and Strawberry, offering brand fans the same great taste and texture they love with 30% less sugar.
HI-CHEW's new Reduced Sugar reimagines the classic chewlets for all consumers to enjoy, with less sugar content. The double layer of fruit flavor is made with dietary fiber (inulin) and other unique formulations to reduce sugar content while maintaining the same great fruity taste and chewy texture. Reduced Sugar is available in two of the top-selling fruit-forward flavors: Mango and Strawberry.
- Mango delivers a burst of tropical flavor like a fresh, ripe mango just picked off the tree
- Strawberry is a classic fruit flavor bursting with goodness that you won't want to miss
"We're so thrilled to offer consumers this better-for-you candy choice in two of our most popular flavors," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), President and Chief Executive Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "While HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar has a lower sugar content than our original Mango and Strawberry chews, we're confident that consumers will quickly learn that it has the same great flavor experience they've grown to love."
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is part of Morinaga America's better-for-you product line-up. Since its launch, Morinaga America Inc. has been driven by flavor innovation and experimentation, and the research and development team continues to create authentic fruity confections. According to the FONA International 2021 National Consumer Survey, 91% of consumers are influenced by sugar reduction claims, and now with Reduced Sugar, HI-CHEW™ provides a new product for consumers and enthusiasts alike.
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar provides a double layer of fruit flavor and is made with concentrated fruit juices and puree, natural and artificial flavors and contains no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is offered in a 2-ounce bag for a suggested retail price of $3.29 (varies per market). HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is available in select retailers nationwide. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy-making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in sticks, peg bags, and stand-up pouches. The HI-CHEW™ sticks come in a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí, and Sweet & Sour Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ also offers peg bags in the following flavors: Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Soda Pop Mix, Berry Mix, Plus Fruit, Fantasy Mix and new Reduced Sugar. The Stand-Up Pouches are available in Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix, Fruit Combos and Infrusions. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is free of gluten, with no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually. In 2020, HI-CHEW™ won a Nielsen Design Impact Award for its new Original Mix packaging update that hit shelves in 2019. For more information, visit HI-CHEW.com.
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A rescue team from mainland China saved a crew member of a ship that broke in half and sank during Typhoon Chaba in the early hours of Monday morning -- just hours after their counterparts in Hong Kong said a "miracle" would be needed to find any more survivors.
Twenty-six people remain missing after the Chinese engineering ship Fujing001 -- with a crew of 30 -- sank some 300 kilometers (185 miles) southwest of Hong Kong on Saturday, as the typhoon lashed southern China with winds of 144km/h (89.5 m/h).
While Hong Kong's Government Flying Service had pulled three people to safety on Saturday, hopes of any further survivors being found were fading after the service said on Sunday evening that the likelihood of that happening was "very, very slim."
Yet, just hours later, southern China's Guangdong Maritime Search and Rescue Center announced it had rescued a fourth crew member -- who was described as being in a "normal physical condition."
The finding of the fourth crew member followed the resumption of search operations on Sunday. The search had been suspended overnight on Saturday due to poor weather conditions that made it too dangerous for the rescue teams, according to Hong Kong's Marine Department.
"The chances of finding (any more crew) alive are very, very slim," said Hong Kong Government Flying Services Controller West Wu Wai-hung said in a press conference Sunday, following his service's rescue of the three crew.
"We would like to give our hearts to those families of the missing sailors and workers, and I do wish that we could find some survivors, it will be a miracle to do that."
The next day, the Guangzhou Navy Base confirmed that a fourth crew member -- described as a deck worker -- had been rescued alive and that arrangements were being made to transfer the person to shore.
The three crew members rescued by Hong Kong's flying service have all been described as being in stable conditions and are being treated at North Lantau Hospital.
The 240-meter (787 feet) ship -- described by Chinese authorities as a "floating crane" -- was being used to help construct a wind farm off the coast of southern China when Chaba hit.
Hong Kong's flying service said that as of Sunday it had used three fixed-wing aircraft, six helicopters and 36 rescuers for the search operation, which had a perimeter spanning 1,300km (807 miles).
The Guangdong Maritime Search and Rescue Center said it had used seven rescue vessels, as well as salvage, merchant and coast guard ships.
The center said it had also coordinated with China Southern Airlines to send rescue helicopters.
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LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — The IndyCar championship race faces a major shakeup at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where the top title contenders struggled and Pato O’Ward won the pole to match a series mark set in 1961.
O’Ward became the ninth different pole winner through nine races this season — the first time that’s happened in 61 years — and the Arrow McLaren SP driver now has a shot at the IndyCar points lead.
The modern-day record for different drivers winning the pole to start a season is 10 in 1952.
“This is huge man, it’s a track position race,” O’Ward said of the difficulty to pass on Mid-Ohio’s 13- turn, 2.258-mile course. “It’s a long race. A lot can happen but we have a great starting position.”
The championship leaders will start Sunday’s race mired in deep traffic.
Marcus Ericsson, Will Power and Josef Newgarden all failed to advance out of the first group of Saturday qualifying, then reigning series champion Alex Palou was knocked out of the second round.
“IndyCar, man,” shrugged Palou.
It created a huge opportunity for O’Ward and Scott Dixon to make up serious ground in the championship race. O’Ward and Dixon were the only two drivers ranked in the top six of the championship standings to advance to the final round of Saturday qualifying; O’Ward is ranked fourth in the standings, 45 points behind Ericsson, while Dixon trails his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Ericsson by 69 points.
O’Ward was followed in qualifying by Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske as Chevrolet drivers swept the front row. Colton Herta of Andretti Autosport was third for Honda and O’Ward teammate Felix Rosenqvist was fourth.
Dixon and Simon Pagenaud of Meyer Shank Racing rounded out the third row in Hondas.
A pair of early mistakes in qualifying hampered the two championship leaders.
Indianapolis 500 winner Ericsson said dirt was being kicked back onto the track during his attempt. The current IndyCar points leader will start 13th. Power was penalized for interfering with Helio Castroneves’ laps.
Newgarden said he was stymied by traffic.
“It’s just IndyCar qualifying, sometimes it is totally fine and you have no issues,” Newgarden said. “It’s a tight track and we’re going out first and I catch the slowpokes all the time.”
Power, who trails Ericsson by 27 points in the standings, had his two fastest laps disqualified and will start 21st. He said it was a Team Penske error that likely cost him any chance of winning Sunday.
“In this series, anything can happen, but you’re not going to that many cars to fall back. You’re not going to win, put it that way,” Power said. “And weekends when you’ve got a car that can win, you cannot be doing this. This is on us, we weren’t on top of that one, and that’s the rules.”
CALDERON FUTURE IN DOUBT
Tatiana Calderón traveled from her first Goodwood Festival of Speed in England back to IndyCar, where her future in the series is in doubt because of sponsorship issues.
The Colombian driver was scheduled to drive all the road and street course races for A.J. Foyt Racing this season, but sponsor ROKiT Group is behind on its payments. Foyt still brought Calderon to Mid-Ohio because she tested the track a year ago while putting together her deal.
“I know a little bit about the track and the feeling with this car,” she said. “It’s the first time I am going to a circuit that I know. I’m looking forward to it.”
She’ll start 26th, but the future of the No. 11 Chevrolet beyond Sunday is not guaranteed. ROKiT is also behind on payments on the No. 14 driven by Kyle Kirkwood. The team moved associate sponsor Sexton Properties to the primary position on Kirkwood’s car at Mid-Ohio, and team President Larry Foyt is working to resolve the funding shortfall.
“We are trying to work through a difficult situation as I know ROKiT wishes to continue the program, but there are some issues which may prevent that,” Larry Foyt said. “We will continue to either resolve it with ROKiT or try to find alternate funding which is difficult at best at this point in the season. The No. 14 entry will run the entire season as it is not solely dependent on the ROKiT funding.”
Calderon, meanwhile, spent her time at Goodwood driving the 1957 Kuzma Offenhauser in which Jimmy Bryan won the national championship. When Bryan switched teams in 1958, A.J. Foyt made his first start in the car at the Indy 500.
“It has been a privilege to be driving the … car at Goodwood and to learn that it was the car where A.J. did his debut in Indy,” said Calderón. “Also to contrast it a little bit with today’s Indy cars and see how much change we’ve seen in Indy cars.”
RAHAL MILESTONE START
It is fitting that Graham Rahal will make his 250th career start at Mid-Ohio, a track located near Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s original headquarters in Hilliard.
Rahal has made 15 previous IndyCar starts at Mid-Ohio and won on his home course in 2015. When he was 16, Rahal became the youngest winner of the SCCA National Formula Atlantic championship with a dominating victory. He also competed in the Star Mazda race here in 2005 and tested a sports car at Mid-Ohio in 2007.
“It’s always great to be home in Central Ohio. We have very high hopes and expectations as we always do when we go back to Mid-Ohio,” Rahal said. “I’d love to get a podium or a win there at home. Fourth of July weekend is a big weekend for everybody.”
He’ll start 18th.
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Jimmy Garoppolo expects his shoulder to be ready for training camp — wherever that may be.
Garoppolo told the AP Pro Football Podcast on Thursday that his rehab is going well and it’s helping him deal with uncertainty surrounding his future with the San Francisco 49ers.
“I feel good. It’s in a good spot right now,” Garoppolo said. “Surgery went really well. I’m about six weeks out from it right now. So we’re still in the beginning process of this whole thing, but we’re not throwing or anything like that. But I’m really happy with where it is.”
As for training camp, he said: “There’s a lot of steps in between now and then but, yeah, I think we’ll be ready by then.”
Garoppolo nearly led the 49ers to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. He guided them to two road wins in the playoffs before losing to the Rams in the NFC championship game. But the 49ers are planning on starting Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in last year’s draft.
That means Garoppolo, despite an impressive resume, is the odd man out.
“With rehab, you’ve got to stay so locked in, just every day, focusing on these little victories, trying to get 1% better each day,” Garoppolo said. “And I think it just keeps you focused because there’s a lot of hearsay, a lot of situations that you can create in your own head, and just drive yourself crazy. I try to avoid that and just stay where I’m at right now.”
Garoppolo, who backed up Tom Brady in New England his first 3 1/2 seasons, is 33-14 as a starter in the regular season and 4-2 in the playoffs. He has a 98.9 career passer rating. His shoulder surgery prevented teams from already trading for him and taking on his $24.2 million salary while he’s recovering, but Garoppolo welcomes competition whether he stays in San Francisco or joins a new team.
“Honestly, I’ve always been a fan of competition,” Garoppolo said. “I think it brings out the best in everybody, myself included. It’s kind of what we did in San Francisco (last) year, and we got some pretty good results from it.
“Whenever there’s competition, I’m always for it. I welcome it. But everybody’s got a unique situation in the NFL. It’s been a crazy offseason for a lot of people, so I’m not the only one in that boat. But you’ve just got to take it in stride. It’s your story, and you’ve got to make it the way you want to be.”
Garoppolo’s dad, Tony, joined him to talk about the growing demand for skilled trade professionals and how vital these careers and future workers are for the economy. Tony Garoppolo worked as an electrician for 40 years. He made it clear his son’s career is still on the rise.
“He’s worked very hard. It’s not like this is handed to him,” Tony Garoppolo said. “He wasn’t the first-round draft pick, the No. 1 pick, came from a small school, and I think that even made it even more rewarding to see it take place and unfold that way. It’s just been a great run and we’re still running. We’re not ready to toss in the towel yet.”
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company" or "Co-Dx,"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be presenting this week at the 29th International Biodetection Technologies Conference, held virtually June 28-29, 2022.
The Biodetection Technologies Conference is an internationally recognized meeting for experts in detection & identification of biological threats, which this year plans to address the key topics in detection and present the latest R&D and technological innovation in ready-to-market systems. Company CEO Dwight Egan will be providing updates and details about the Company's upcoming PCR Home testing platform in the conference's Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Global Health and Biodefense agenda.
Mr. Egan's presentation will be broadcast on June 29 at 12:30 pm ET. To learn more about the conference, including registration details, please visit biodetectiontechnologies.com/point-of-care-diagnostics. An archived version of the presentation can be accessed on the Events and Webcasts section of the Co-Diagnostics website following the conclusion of the conference.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
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The Passion of Christ is God’s amazing grace
April is the month of new beginnings when trees begin to sprout their leaves and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty.
This is also the time when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
God’s infinite love for us is the foundation of the Christian faith for without Jesus being raised to conquer death, hell, and the grave, He would have been just another courageous martyr.
You see, His perfect blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat and was the only payment that was holy and powerful enough to redeem, transform, and purchase the spirits of those who will believe.
John 19:30 declares the Son of God cried from the cross, “It is finished” which guaranteed the covenant authority of God’s word is true and the spiritual reality that eternal salvation is now available for all who hear the gospel, are convicted to repent, and choose to embrace Him by faith.
This is why the gospel is called the good news and truly it is the ultimate promise of hope and peace the world needs to hear.
Christians experience the life-changing miracle of God so loving the world that He sent His Son to save us from our sins. He desires to restore us back into the personal fellowship that was lost when Adam and Eve disobeyed Him in the Garden.
The greatest love story ever told is recorded in the Bible and many of you have memorized the message found in Matthew 28:5-6 when the angels appeared to the women at the empty tomb. “The angel said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for He is risen as He said! Come, see the place where they placed His body.”
It’s difficult to comprehend just how paramount these words are. It’s critical within our commission to relay this truth, to emphasize the glorious significance of what His sacrifice and resurrection accomplished, what it guarantees for those who believe, and how we can obtain and have a blessed assurance of these glorious promises today.
The Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but I’m sure you have noticed that no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not bring spiritual contentment or joy. Material possessions, money, friends, and loved ones can make us happy to a certain extent, but nothing on earth can satisfy or take the place of our personal relationship with God. When we talk about hope, this usually means we are wondering if something is going to turn out the way we want, but there is a spiritual hope empowered by faith where we can definitely know our prayers will be answered without having to worry or be afraid.
Romans 15:13 reminds us, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” You see, those who trust and know God, have been born again into an eternal inheritance that can never change or fail.
Be encouraged today in knowing that when Christ accomplished His mission on the cross and rose from the dead, those who are partakers with Him are preserved by the greatest power and authority in heaven and earth. He is the creator of all things, and is the Alpha and Omega. We do not place our confidence in this earthly realm, but we can completely trust the one who knows everything, created everything, and controls everything. Humans try to build the perfect life without God, but only Christ is truly perfect. He is holy and blameless, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and exalted to the highest place with a name that is above every name.
It’s good news to know that as God’s child, we have a crown of glory with our name on it as our future home is reserved for us in heaven forever. Like Abraham, we are looking forward to that city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Let us rejoice and be eternally grateful to Christ for becoming the bridge of light, hope, and truth between this realm and the life to come. Rejoice today that He is risen! Luke 18:33 declares, “And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.” Praise Him forever!
Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/04/15/passion-christ-gods-amazing-grace/7317276001/ | 2022-04-15T14:30:30Z |
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or the "Bank"), announced today its Board of Directors' approval of a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.25 per share corresponding to the second quarter of 2022.
The cash dividend is payable August 30, 2022 to the Bank's stockholders as of August 15, 2022 record date.
As of June 30, 2022, Bladex had 36,330,555.73 shares outstanding of all classes.
Bladex, a multinational bank originally established by the central banks of Latin-American and Caribbean countries, began operations in 1979 to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region. The Bank, headquartered in Panama, also has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United States of America, and a Representative License in Peru, supporting the regional expansion and servicing of its customer base, which includes financial institutions and corporations.
Bladex is listed on the NYSE in the United States of America (NYSE: BLX), since 1992, and its shareholders include: central banks and state-owned banks and entities representing 23 Latin American countries, commercial banks and financial institutions, and institutional and retail investors through its public listing.
For further information on Bladex, please access its website at www.bladex.com or contact:
Carlos Daniel Raad – Chief Investor Relations Officer
E-mail address: ir@bladex.com. Tel.: (+507) 210-8563
Head Office Address: Torre V, Business Park, Ave. La Rotonda, Urb. Costa del Este,
Panama, Republic of Panama
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Latest development from ESL planned to break ground in Naples, Fla. in Q4 2022
DENVER, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Experience Senior Living (ESL) is creating communities with purpose across the U.S. and will soon break ground on a new luxury community in Naples, Fla. located at 8480 Rattlesnake Hammock Road. The Gallery at Naples is 169,327 square feet consisting of 158 homes with 125 assisted living apartments and 33 memory care suites for seniors. ESL plans to break ground in Q4 2022.
With more than 50% of the population in the market over 65, it is the ultimate destination for those seeking sugar-sand beaches, warm weather year-round, and Gulf Coast living at its best. Amenities to be offered in the four-story community include a professional beauty salon, fitness room, pickleball court, saltwater outdoor pool, screened-in patios, movie theater, steak house, a full bar as well as multiple other dining venues and activities areas. Our concierge floor will have full kitchens and a dedicated lounge providing a unique offering in the market. 24/7 nursing staff is available on-site as well as services such as moving coordination, concierge assistance and chauffeured transportation. The Gallery collection of communities by ESLD commissions local artists to produce pieces that are unique to the area.
"We are very intentional about the locations we select for Experience Senior Living developments," Phill Barklow, president of ESL, said. "Naples is an ideal retirement community and residents desire to stay in the area. Through our well-suited amenities and services, we allow people to continue to make Naples their home. Our vision is simple, to disrupt the experience of aging. Through this lens, we are proud to bring The Gallery at Naples to market with the very best offerings so our residents and their families can celebrate life together."
For more information about ESL as well as existing and future properties, visit ExperienceSRLiving.com.
Experience Senior Living is a full-service, vertically integrated owner-operator of active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. We are reimaging seniors housing based on our extensive experience serving in a variety of areas, implementing strategic, operational, and human objectives. We translate those experiences to create new and inspiring models of care, focused on hospitality, which are responsive to residents' needs, centered around holistic wellness and engagement with a broader community. Experience drives everything we do, and our team of dynamic professionals are fueled by their passion to empower individuals to live a full and well life now and as they grow older. Experience Senior Living is based in Denver, CO with communities either active or under development in six states: California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington.
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(NEXSTAR) – The United States has its first case of polio in nearly a decade after health officials in New York confirmed Thursday that an unvaccinated young adult had contracted the disease.
The patient, a resident of Rockland County, had not traveled outside of the U.S. and developed paralysis, one of the more serious but less common side effects of polio.
It appears the patient had a vaccine-derived strain of the virus, perhaps from someone who got live vaccine — available in other countries, but not the U.S. — and spread it, officials said.
The person is no longer deemed contagious, but investigators are trying to figure out how the infection occurred and whether other people were exposed to the virus.
An infamous disease
While there now exists a vaccine that protects 99 out of 100 children who receive it, Americans once lived in fear of the disease, which was responsible for thousands of cases of paralysis each year. Most of those outbreak-driven cases were in children.
Polio can be transmitted through contaminated water, contact with the feces of an infected person or, less commonly, droplets from a sneeze or cough of someone who has polio.
In the vast majority of patients there are either no symptoms or mild effects, but for a smaller proportion of patients – less than 1 in 100 – The disease can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis and possibly permanent disability and death. Children who fully recover may still develop muscle pain, weakness or paralysis as adults, dozens of years later as adults.
The National Museum of American History’s Behring Center called polio “the most notorious disease of the 20th Century until AIDS appeared.”
Before vaccines became available in 1955, isolation was prescribed after confirmed cases in children. Since polio can be transmitted without symptoms, communities struggled to understand how or why people, most often children, got it.
“The enforced separation of families during the early, acute phase of the disease contributed to the intense dread and fear that polio aroused,” according to the center’s website. “Children and parents were not allowed any contact for ten to fourteen days and then only limited visiting for weeks afterward.”
A national vaccination campaign cut the annual number of U.S. cases to less than 100 in the 1960s and fewer than 10 in the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In 1979, polio was declared eliminated in the U.S., meaning there was no longer routine spread.
An effective vaccine
There are two types of polio vaccines. The U.S. and many other countries use shots made with an inactivated version of the virus. But some countries where polio has been more of a recent threat use a weakened live virus that is given to children as drops in the mouth. In rare instances, the weakened virus can mutate into a form capable of sparking new outbreaks.
U.S. children are still routinely vaccinated against polio with the inactivated vaccine. Federal officials recommend four doses: to be given at 2 months of age; 4 months; at 6 to 18 months; and at age 4 through 6 years. Some states require only three doses.
According to the CDC’s most recent childhood vaccination data, about 93% of 2-year-olds had received at least three doses of polio vaccine.
Thursday’s announcement is now causing concern in the medical community. Jennifer Nuzzo, a Brown University pandemic researcher, says it should act as a wake-up call for people who are unvaccinated.
“This isn’t normal. We don’t want to see this,” Nuzzo said. “If you’re vaccinated, it’s not something you need to worry about. But if you haven’t gotten your kids vaccinated, it’s really important that you make sure they’re up to date.”
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/arqit-quantum-inc-f-k-a-centricus-acquisition-corp-loss-
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ARQQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email
at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 5, 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.
CONTACT:
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SLI celebrates 50 years of helping disabled Kansans
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An organization helping disabled Topekans celebrated 50 years of service.
SLI celebrated its big anniversary Wednesday night, in their first gathering since before the pandemic. SLI provides services to clients living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including housing and medical assistance.
“I think the most important thing for us at SLI is that the community sees persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” Karen Streeter, SLI’s VP of Development, said. “They have so much to contribute to our community, thus inclusion, it’s built into our mission, it’s important that we make those opportunities for everyone we serve.”
You can learn more about SLI, and find volunteer opportunities, on slitopeka.org.
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A Fashion Revolution will feature adaptive clothing and footwear options from Kohl's, Target, Zappos.com, JCPenney, Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, No Limbits, Stride Rite, with runway debuts from Steve Madden, French Toast Adaptive, Stemwear, and Magnetic Me.
LVMH, AlixPartners and SAP are returning as sponsors.
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Runway of Dreams™ Foundation, a nonprofit organization leading the charge on inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity in the fashion industry for people with disabilities, announced today their return to the runway during New York Fashion Week for its 7th year. This one-of-a-kind adaptive fashion show, aptly titled A Fashion Revolution is presented by Kohl's, and will take place on Monday, September 12th, 2022, at The Glasshouse in New York City.
The evening will showcase adaptive clothing and footwear on over 60 models with varying disabilities and backgrounds, from leading brands such as: Kohl's, Target, Zappos.com, JCPenney, Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, No Limbits, and Stride Rite. Steve Madden will be debuting its adaptive footwear line, alongside brands French Toast Adaptive, Stemwear, and Magnetic Me, who will be showcasing products from their new adaptive collections.
"Year after year I continue to be humbled and excited by the new brands who are entering the adaptive space, and choosing to debut on our runway. The fashion industry is listening, and we are honored to help present these brands to the massive community of potential consumers," said Runway of Dreams' Founder and CEO, Mindy Scheier.
"At Kohl's, we believe it's important to celebrate our differences and make sure all of our customers see themselves represented in our brands," said Michelle A. Banks, Kohl's chief diversity and inclusion officer. "We are proud to support The Runway of Dreams Foundation and A Fashion Revolution because they share our vision of equity, empowerment and representation for people with disabilities."
A Fashion Revolution is hosted by Logan Aldridge, Peloton's First Adaptive Instructor. The foundation will honor both Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon, with their Inspirational Achievement Award, and Kohl's, who will receive the Pioneer of Change Award for their work to bring inclusion and representation to the retail industry.
"Runway of Dreams celebrates and empowers all disabilities. I'm honored to help spread that message and play a small part in bringing more recognition to the world. We all belong and deserve to be celebrated," said Aldridge.
Featured throughout the show are models from GAMUT Management, the consulting and talent management company also founded by Mindy Scheier, in 2019, which exclusively represents people with disabilities.
Runway of Dreams™ Fashion Week Runway Shows raises funds for the foundation to continue raising awareness, educating consumers, advocating for industry change, providing scholarships to develop the next generation of design innovators, and providing access to fashionable adaptive apparel.
Tickets and sponsorship packages for A Fashion Revolution are available for purchase on RunwayofDreams.org.
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Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer. With more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and the online convenience of Kohls.com and the Kohl's App, Kohl's offers amazing national and exclusive brands at incredible savings for families nationwide. Kohl's is uniquely positioned to deliver against its strategy and its vision to be the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle. Kohl's is committed to progress in its diversity and inclusion pledges, and the company's environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl's impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.
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EA Sports will end its video game partnership with FIFA
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business
One of the video game industry’s most iconic franchises will soon look very different.
Electronic Arts and its subsidiary EA Sports will end a three-decade partnership with FIFA — global soccer’s governing body — the gaming company announced on Tuesday. Starting next year, the hugely popular FIFA video game franchise will be known as “EA SPORTS FC.”
“This new independent platform will bring fresh opportunity — to innovate, create and evolve,” Cam Weber, EVP and group GM for EA Sports & Racing, said in a statement. “EA SPORTS FC will allow us to realize this future and much more … but not before we deliver our most expansive game ever with our current naming rights partner, FIFA, for one more year,” he added.
EA will still retain most of the team and player likenesses that have made its game so popular, thanks to separate license agreements with global soccer leagues in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, the United States and European soccer association UEFA.
Electronic Arts’ stock was essentially flat following the news.
FIFA said in a statement that it had granted EA a one-year extension to release the FIFA 23 video game later this year, which will feature the upcoming men’s and women’s World Cups that FIFA organizes. But the governing body will now seek to develop new games with “third party studios and publishers” in the next two years and is in talks for a “major new” FIFA game in 2024.
“I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in the statement. “FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on — the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever and remain THE BEST.”
While EA Sports owns several other popular video game sports franchises, including Madden (American football), NHL (hockey), the PGA tour (golf) and Formula 1 (racing), the company says FIFA is by far its biggest money maker.
“FIFA is our largest and most popular game and franchise,” the company said in its latest annual report last year. “Revenue from our FIFA franchise, including the annualized console and PC game which is consistently one of the best-selling games in the marketplace … is material to our business and will continue to be so.”
According to the New York Times, the FIFA franchise has generated more than $20 billion in sales over the past two decades. EA declined to comment to CNN Business on the game’s revenues. In its annual report, the company said it has “historically derived a significant portion of our net revenue” — which totaled nearly $7 billion in the company’s last fiscal year — from FIFA.
In his statement on Tuesday, Weber thanked the “incredible community of more than 150 million fans” for building FIFA into the “world’s biggest [soccer] entertainment platform.”
The gaming company on Tuesday also touted an endorsement from global sporting behemoth Nike.
“We are excited to continue and expand our long partnership with EA Sports as we serve athletes at the intersection of sport, gaming, and culture,” DJ van Hameren, Nike’s EVP and CMO, said in a statement shared by EA. “Our partnership with EA SPORTS FC will authentically grow the ways our communities can play and engage with sport.”
— CNN’s Kevin Dotson contributed to this report.
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Fund to support Rarebreed, which completed its acquisition of Vet's Best Friend to create a leading veterinary services platform in the northeastern United States
DENVER, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revelstoke Capital Partners (together with its affiliates "Revelstoke"), a private equity firm focused on investing in healthcare services companies, announced today that it has completed fundraising for Revelstoke EPIC Fund III ("EPIC III" or the "Fund") to support the growth of Rarebreed Veterinary Partners ("Rarebreed"), which Revelstoke recapitalized in December 2021. EPIC III, with $376 million of commitments, was substantially oversubscribed and is the third single-asset vehicle in Revelstoke's EPIC Fund series, which collectively totals over $1 billion in commitments. Since the firm's inception in 2013, Revelstoke has raised over $3.9 billion in equity commitments and has invested in 25 platform companies and 132 add-on acquisitions.
Concurrently with the closing of EPIC III, Rarebreed completed the acquisition of Revelstoke portfolio company Vet's Best Friend, establishing Rarebreed as a leading veterinary services platform in the northeastern United States. Upon the combination with Vet's Best Friend, Rarebreed now operates 118 hospitals in 11 states providing services spanning the full continuum of veterinary care, including general practice, urgent care, emergency and specialty. With Revelstoke's investment, Rarebreed is well-capitalized to pursue future growth through acquisitions, the opening of new locations and same store sales, all with a focus on increasing access to quality veterinary care.
"We appreciate the significant support from a global limited partner investor base in Relvelstoke's EPIC Fund series. We are enthusiastic about Rarebreed's growth prospects and goal of becoming the leading veterinary services platform in the United States," said Simon Bachleda, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Revelstoke.
Anthony Hayes, Partner of Revelstoke, added, "We are excited to continue to support Rarebreed's mission to reimagine the way veterinary medicine is delivered through exceptional patient care, outstanding client service and a continued focus on providing a differentiated employee experience to our veterinarian partners."
"Rarebreed has achieved significant growth over the years and we are excited about our plans as a diversified and technologically-differentiated veterinary services platform of scale," said Dan Espinal, Chief Executive Officer of Rarebreed. "Capital from this new investment will be used to support our goal of accelerating our rapid growth through further acquisitions and the opening of new locations, as well as the addition of ancillary service lines, to best serve our communities by delivering veterinary care to more patients."
Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. and SVB Securities acted as financial advisors and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Winston & Strawn LLP and McGuireWoods LLP provided legal counsel as part of the transaction.
Revelstoke is a private equity firm formed by experienced investors who focus on building industry-leading companies in the healthcare services and healthcare technology sectors. Revelstoke partners with entrepreneurs and management teams to execute on a disciplined organic and acquisition growth strategy as it strives to build exceptional companies. Revelstoke is based in Denver, Colorado and has approximately $4.8 billion of assets under management. Since the firm's inception in 2013, Revelstoke has completed 157 acquisitions, which includes 25 platform companies and 132 add-on acquisitions. For more information, visit www.revelstokecapital.com.
Rarebreed is a technology-enabled operator of veterinary practices with the mission to become the employer of choice in veterinary care, one partnership and one team member at a time. Rarebreed prides itself on building trusted, lasting relationships with our partner hospitals, with goals to provide top-notch patient care, world-class client service, and an unparalleled work experience. Rarebreed continues to build a broad network of practices that values healthcare teams by offering them the tools necessary to grow, improve, and reimagine the veterinary experience. For more information, visit www.rarebreedvet.com.
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TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX/NYSE: TRI) today announced it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for the annual renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The company also announced that it plans to repurchase up to US$2.0 billion of its shares under the new NCIB.
Under the new NCIB, up to 24 million common shares (which represents approximately 5% of the company's issued and outstanding common shares) may be repurchased between June 13, 2022 and June 12, 2023.
From time to time when Thomson Reuters does not possess material nonpublic information about itself or its securities, it may enter into a pre-defined plan with its broker to allow for the repurchase of shares at times when Thomson Reuters ordinarily would not be active in the market due to its own internal trading blackout periods, insider trading rules or otherwise. Any such plans entered into with Thomson Reuters' broker will be adopted in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws and the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Thomson Reuters plans to enter into such a plan later this month with its broker pursuant to which shares may be repurchased under the new NCIB.
Thomson Reuters has historically maintained a disciplined capital strategy that balances growth, long-term financial leverage, credit ratings and returns to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The NCIB provides the company with a flexible way to provide returns to shareholders who choose to participate by selling their shares. Thomson Reuters expects to have significant capital capacity over the next four years, which would provide it with options for additional investments and returns to shareholders. In addition to cash generated from its operating activities, the company has disclosed that it plans to monetize its interest in London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) over time after the expiration of applicable contractual lock-up provisions. As of June 7, 2022, Thomson Reuters indirectly owned approximately 72.4 million LSEG shares, which had a market value of approximately US$6.5 billion based on LSEG's closing share price on that date.
Under the new NCIB, shares may be repurchased in open market transactions on the TSX, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and/or other exchanges and alternative trading systems, if eligible, or by such other means as may be permitted by the TSX and/or NYSE or under applicable law, including private agreement purchases if Thomson Reuters receives an issuer bid exemption order in the future from applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada for such purchases. The price that Thomson Reuters will pay for common shares in open market transactions will be the market price at the time of purchase or such other price as may be permitted by the TSX. Any private agreement purchases made under an exemption order may be at a discount to the prevailing market price. In accordance with TSX rules, any daily repurchases (other than pursuant to a block purchase exception) on the TSX under the renewed NCIB are limited to a maximum of 98,051 shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume on the TSX of 392,204 for the six months ended May 31, 2022 (net of repurchases made by the company during that time period). On May 31, 2022, there were 487,122,905 Thomson Reuters common shares outstanding. Any shares that are repurchased are cancelled.
Decisions regarding any future repurchases will depend on certain factors, such as market conditions, share price and other opportunities to invest capital for growth. Thomson Reuters may elect to suspend or discontinue share repurchases at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.
For its NCIB that began on January 4, 2021 and expired on January 3, 2022, Thomson Reuters previously received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 20 million common shares. Of this amount, Thomson Reuters repurchased 12,795,358 common shares for a total cost of approximately US$1.4 billion, representing an average price of US$109.42 per share. Thomson Reuters repurchased the common shares through the facilities of the TSX, the NYSE and other alternative trading systems through its broker.
Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) is a leading provider of business information services. Our products include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global news service – Reuters. For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com and for the latest world news, reuters.com.
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Major tool manufacturer launches dynamic demolition tool line.
SPARKS, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Tools, a premier hand tool brand, releases a new line of demolition products including Flat, Adjustable, and Indexing Pry Bars, Standard and Indexing Nail Pullers, Molding Bars, Wrecking Bars and several Specialty Demolition Tools. These wrecking and demolition tools deliver powerful innovation for easier access in tight spaces, minimized damage to finished areas, and added safety.
According to Ethan Bolderson, Product Manager, this line of demolition tools will make a huge impact on the jobsite.
"When designing these tools, we wanted to address four primary pain points: an inability to get the best leverage that often means having to use multiple pry tools on a single job; dull, unsharpened edges that make it difficult to pry between finished materials; a general lack of durability; and awkward ergonomics, resulting in heavy, uncomfortable prying tools that ultimately lower productivity," says Ethan Bolderson, Product Manager at Crescent Tools. "Each tool from our new Wrecking and Pry Bar lineup is designed to deliver better leverage, has sharp, ground edges to pry tight materials, provides double the durability of other pry tools, and has ergonomic, comfort grips. It's our way of always providing the highest quality and innovation for our core customers."
The new Crescent Wrecking and Pry Bar line is available as individual pieces. To view the full product offering and purchase in-store or online, please visit www.crescenttool.com.
About Crescent®
Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools, and power tool accessories, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, wheels and chalk reels, Crescent Nicholson® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavy-duty cutting products, and Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flammable liquid and truck storage products. Visit www.crescenttools.com for more info.
About Apex Tool Group
Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. For more information, visit www.apextoolgroup.com.
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GoDigital Media Group Acquires NGL Collective Co-founded by John Leguizamo with Backing from MEP Capital
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDigital Media Group ("GoDigital"), a global media and technology conglomerate focused on community, content, and commerce, announced today the acquisition of NGL Collective with the backing of MEP Capital, a media and entertainment-focused investment firm.
As part of the acquisition, NGL Collective ("NGL"), the U.S.' leading New Generation Latinx digital-first media and entertainment company co-founded by actor and activist John Leguizamo and industry leader David Chitel is merging with GoDigital's mitú, a leading digital media publisher dedicated to inspiring, representing, and super-serving U.S. Latinos. The new entity will retain the name of NGL Collective, becoming the largest 100% Latino-focused digital-first Latinx media powerhouse in the country helping advertisers connect with this coveted audience regardless of age or language preference. NGL will cater to a vast network of Latinx creative and media partners, reaching U.S. Latinx communities via an array of social media and editorial sites, in-person and virtual community events, and published research.
"Latinx media consumption is exploding. NGL's expertise in Latinx media solutions and our shared commitment to culturally relevant creativity makes it a great addition to GoDigital's portfolio," said Jason Peterson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GoDigital Media Group. "This acquisition cements our foothold in the U.S. Latino media space."
NGL's premium Latino video offerings on web, mobile, social, and connected television and #1 comScore ranking, coupled with mitú's community of more than 13 million social followers and web visitors, will provide an unmatched video-driven experience for consumers and advertisers.
"Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., accounting for 11% of the buying power, and yet their contribution is consistently excluded in media and entertainment," said John Leguizamo, Co-founder and Partner of NGL Collective. "With NGL Collective and mitú's shared commitment to amplifying the voices of the Latinx community, our platforms and reach will expand. We will create more opportunities for Latinos in front of and behind the camera to speak directly to our community and influence how America sees us and how we see ourselves."
With the combined market presence of mitú brands, comprising wearemitú, somosmitú, FIERCE, crema, and Things That Matter, and NGL brands, consisting of Latina Moms, Hispanic Kitchen, and Hispanicize, the new NGL community will constitute the largest gathering of Latinx influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, trendsetters, and media and entertainment innovators in the world. NGL's in-house Emmy®-nominated production team will also join forces with mitú's social content and brand studio team, which operates mitú Studios, a 14,000 square foot studio in Eastside Los Angeles.
"For ten years, mitú has built its legacy through creating communities and ensuring Latino voices are heard. Joining forces with NGL enables mitú to continue to build brands, cultural content and experiences that resonate with and represent the diverse U.S. Latino community," said Vanessa Vigil, Chief Brand Officer, NGL Collective. "It's exciting to bring these companies together in a shared mission, with complementary solutions, and be part of leading mitú and NGL brands into the next decade."
NGL will be helmed by current Chief Executive Officer and Founder David Chitel, with the creative support of Partner John Leguizamo. Vanessa Vigil will be elevated from General Manager of mitú to Chief Brand Officer of NGL. Ben Leff, NGL's Chief Operating Officer, Ben DeJesus, President of NGL Studios, and Joe Bernard, NGL's Chief Revenue Officer, will remain in the same capacities. Stephen Brooks, President of mitú and Latido Networks, will oversee the integration of the two companies, focusing on strengthening GoDigital's investments in Latinx media.
"This unprecedented business combination solidifies our mission of being the #1 New Generation Latinx digital-first media and entertainment company in the U.S.," concluded David Chitel, Chief Executive Officer of NGL Collective. "The power and influence of U.S. Latinos merits a company like NGL exclusively focused on connecting advertisers with our coveted audience in-language, in-culture and in-context. The depth of our newly expanded offering inclusive of mitú makes us far and away the leader in our space."
Kroll Securities, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to NGL Collective in connection with the transaction. Frost Miller LLP served as legal counsel to NGL and Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP served as legal counsel to GoDigital. GoDigital's transaction progress was coordinated by Zeevo Group LLC.
NGL Collective
NGL Collective ("NGL") is the U.S.' leading independent Latinx media and entertainment solutions company connecting advertisers with the Latinx audience in-language, in-culture and in-context. Decades before it was cool, understood or even acceptable to talk about the NGL (New Generation Latinx) majority that is driving growth in America, NGL Collective was dedicated to modernizing the way advertisers reach and engage Latinx. As the group who coined the term "New Generation Latinx," we know NGLs best and help advertisers connect with them through our end-to-end offerings, spanning NGL Media, NGL Studios, NGL Social, NGL Virtual and NGL Solutions. www.nglcollective.com
About MEP Capital
MEP Capital ("MEP") is an investment firm focused on opportunities in the media and entertainment industries, providing support to the creative community. Across digital media, music, film & television, gaming, live events, and digital media, MEP partners with leading industry operators to finance projects, acquire assets, and invest in businesses. We invest through long-term oriented funds, with committed capital from institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. www.mepcap.com
About mitú
mitú is a leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing and super-serving U.S. Latinos. As a platform built for Latinos by Latinos, mitú is committed to representing both the collective and unique experiences of the 200% generation - 100% American and 100% Latino - through their multiple touch points in video, editorial, social, media, and research. www.wearemitu.com
About GoDigital Media Group
GoDigital Media Group ("GoDigital") is a diversified multinational conglomerate focused on technology-enabled and vertically integrated IP rights management through its operating subsidiaries. GoDigital is focused on the synergy of content, community, and commerce across music, video networks, and brands. www.godigitalmg.com
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CBF Productions' Brings VIP Experiences with Live Performances from Lil Jon, Flo Rida, Cole Swindell, Bone Thugs-N- Harmony, Food, Drinks, Games, and More
VENTURA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBF Productions, one of California's largest traveling festival production companies for over 13 years, launches its third summer season at the pop-up beachside venue with more fun in the sun festivities than ever before, making Surfer's Point LIVE the must-visit site for top live in-person music acts, artisan chefs, craft brewery fanatics, local vendors and more. The 2022 summer season kicks off with the Ventura County BBQ Fest Saturday, June 11.
Since launching at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in June of 2020 during the height of a global pandemic, CBF Productions' was the first to offer drive-in friendly concerts, comedy shows, and movie screenings, among other acts, to Surfer's Point LIVE. Offering The company's quick pivot to these socially-distanced events brought major acts such as Kaskade, Third Eye Blind, 311, The Beach Boys, DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg), and many others.
While enjoying the ocean breeze of Surfer's Point LIVE's fully outdoor spacious venue, guests will have their pick of fun essential things to do with this year's lineup that includes Sunday Funday - Hip Hop Edition Featuring Lil Jon and Flo Rida (June 26), the ever-popular Tequila & Taco Festival Featuring Sugar Ray and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (July 9-10), Boots & Brews Country Music Festival Featuring Cole Swindell (August 20 & October 14), and the world-famous Spencer Makenzie's The Throwdown Cornhole Toss Tournament (August 26-28).
"We can't wait to host another summer filled with fun things that people of all ages can enjoy at Surfer's Point LIVE," said CBF Productions founder Vincenzo Giammanco. "It's been quite a journey from where we first started at this venue during the pandemic. We've expanded from car-based events back to our full-scale festivals offering Southern Californians and tourists a convenient outdoor seaside entertainment venue with top talent and activities."
For more information on all CBF Productions events at Surfer's Point LIVE and elsewhere, visit https://www.cbfproductions.com/ and join the mailing list to receive special offers.
One of California's largest traveling festival production companies, CBF has been producing a variety of adult and family-friendly events for over 13 years. From their legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals to Tequila & Taco Festivals, Winter Wine Walks, and more, CBF showcases the best craft breweries, wineries, and tequilas in the state, combined with mouthwatering BBQ and local cuisine, alongside amazing entertainment. CBF Productions has been at the forefront of entertainment in the Ventura County area and beyond. From their various sold-out events to the revival of Venturas Main Street with their Winter Wine Walk, that has brought much-needed revenue back to the local shop owners on Main Street.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess Corporation today announced that the new limited edition 2022 Mini Collection is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $31.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included. Introduced in 1998, the annual release of the Hess miniature trucks pays tribute to holiday Hess Toy Trucks from the past.
The annual Mini Collection is a limited-production set of highly detailed, small-scale versions of classic holiday Hess Toy Trucks. This year's Mini Collection includes versions of the 1989 Hess Fire Truck, the 2008 Hess Toy Truck and Front Loader, and the 2012 Hess Helicopter. The 4-in-one toy set features 51 lights, chrome accents, 11-inch 360-degree rotating extension ladder, free-rolling wheels, and detachable display bases with name plates.
Also available, while supplies last, is the My Plush Hess Truck: 2022 Choo-Choo Train, designed especially for the youngest fans. Ideal for birthday or new baby gifts, the squeeze-activated soft toy is the third in the award-winning plush series from Hess, recognized for its comforting lights and fun sing along songs from parent testers and judges alike. The plush collectible is available at HessToyTruck.com for $34.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries and is safe for kids of all ages.
In keeping with the annual holiday tradition, the highly anticipated 2022 Hess Toy Truck will be revealed when it goes on sale in October with a specific date and time to be announced later in the year.
The Hess Toy Truck, among the bestselling toys annually, is a highly sought-after collectible toy and a treasured holiday tradition shared among families since 1964. To stay up to date, text "HESS" to 437788 to sign up for mobile alerts, and follow Hess Toy Truck on Facebook and Instagram.
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FAST COMPANY honored DiA's innovative LVivo Toolbox software leveraging AI to automate the way clinicians analyze ultrasound images
BEER SHEVA, Israel, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DiA Imaging Analysis - a global leading provider of ultrasound AI-based software solutions - has been recognized in the health category for Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards. DiA's AI-powered cardiac and abdominal ultrasound analysis software allows clinicians with varying levels of ultrasound experience to automatically analyze ultrasound images in echo labs and at point-of-care environments, increasing workflow efficiency, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.
Now in its sixth year, the World Changing Ideas Awards recognize the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises. DiA was selected by a panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters from a global pool of more than 2,997 entries across transportation, education, food, politics, technology, health, social justice, and more. The 2022 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Switzerland to Hong Kong to Australia.
"It is a great honor to be recognized by Fast Company as one of the World Changing Ideas Award 2022," said Hila Goldman Aslan, CEO and co-founder of DiA. "This prestigious award is yet another acknowledgment of DiA's mission to revolutionize the way clinicians use and analyze ultrasound images, transforming the standard manual and visual analysis processes used today into a quicker, reproducible and more efficient workflow for millions of ultrasound users around the globe.
Capturing and evaluating ultrasound images is still mostly done visually or manually, making it time-consuming, error-prone and highly dependent on the user's individual experience. DiA automates these processes and has teamed up with tens of industry leaders, including GE Healthcare, Philips, IBM Watson, Change Healthcare and Konica-Minolta to offer its solution to thousands of end-users in over 20 countries.
The company recently introduced LVivo Seamless™ for echo labs, an AI-based software that runs 'behind the scenes' on hospital servers and automatically selects and analyzes the optimal cardiac ultrasound images, making the image analysis process smarter, faster and more accurate. LVivo Seamless instantly generates key clinical indications that are otherwise difficult to detect visually, supporting clinicians' everyday decision-making processes.
"We are consistently inspired by the novelty and creativity that people are applying to solve some of our society's most pressing problems, from shelter to the climate crisis. Fast Company relishes its role in amplifying important, innovative work to address big challenges," says David Lidsky, interim editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "Our journalists have identified some of the most ingenious initiatives to launch since the start of 2021, which we hope will both have a meaningful impact and lead others to join in being part of the solution."
This award follows DiA recently being named as one of CB Insights' most innovative digital health startups, a prestigious list showcasing the 150 most promising private digital health companies in the world.
About the World Changing Ideas Awards: World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company's major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With the goals of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all.
About DiA Imaging Analysis
DiA Imaging Analysis is a global leading provider of FDA cleared and CE marked ultrasound AI-based software solutions that automate the way clinician's use and analysis ultrasound scans. The company's LVivo product line for cardiac and abdominal automated analysis allows clinicians with varying levels of ultrasound experience to automatically analyze ultrasound images on their ultrasound devices near bedside and on healthcare IT systems workstations remotely, with increased speed, efficiency and accuracy. Today, DiA serves thousands of end-users worldwide.
Learn more at www.dia-analysis.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17EdTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of 17EdTech investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
YQ investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in 17EdTech during the relevant time frame, you have until September 19, 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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WASHINGTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issues statement today in reaction to the Department of Transportation's release of its "Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights." The document outlines ten fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities and the obligations of airlines (to include their employees and contractors) under the Air Carrier Access Act.
"PVA fiercely advocated for this Bill of Rights and played an instrumental role in not only the conceptual development of these protections but also in the crafting of the actual rights themselves. One such sticking point was the right of passengers with disabilities to be treated with dignity and respect – which PVA has firmly insisted on since its inception more than 75 years ago."
Brown continued, "While the Bill of Rights does not expand airlines' legal obligation or establish new requirements under the law, it DOES empower and educate passengers with disabilities of their rights and holds airlines more accountable for their actions. We see this Bill of Rights as a big step forward and a monumental victory towards legitimizing the challenges and potential dangers passengers with disabilities face when they travel by air. No longer do we have to sit on the sidelines hoping to be seen and heard; this document asserts our rights and gives us something to depend on."
On Oct. 5, 2018, then President Donald Trump enacted the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, mandating the creation of a Bill of Rights for passengers with disabilities and an advisory committee to advise the Secretary of Transportation on the air travel needs of these passengers. PVA was selected to serve on this committee and in this role was able to advise the department on the development of the Bill of Rights. Among some of the protections outlined in the Bill of Rights include requirements by airlines to provide prompt, timely assistance from properly trained airline personnel and to better train personnel to be aware of the needs of passengers with disabilities.
"Safe air travel is a fundamental civil right," added Brown. "We applaud DOT for listening to us and giving us a seat at the table to talk about this important issue. It is encouraging to see the results of all the time, energy, and effort we devoted in making this Bill of Rights a living, breathing document. We look forward to continuing to work together with DOT and other stakeholders to one day make air travel completely accessible for everyone. We will not rest until that is our reality."
DOT's Bill of Rights comes on the heels of PVA's recent air travel campaign, which educates the public about the dangers of air travel for people with disabilities. As part of the campaign, PVA is encouraging everyone to join their fight to improve air travel by signing a PVAction Force petition.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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Applebee’s franchisee worker fired over leaked email
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.
“This is the opinion of an individual, not Applebee’s,” Kevin Carrol, Applebee’s chief operations officer, said in a statement, adding that the franchisee terminated the midlevel worker. The employee didn’t work directly for Applebee’s.
Issues arose after someone shared the email last month with Jake Holcomb, the now-former manager of an Applebee’s restaurant in Lawrence, Kansas. He was outraged as he read the email, which said: “As inflation continues to climb and gas prices continue to go up that means more hours employees will need to work to maintain their current level of living.”
Holcomb said he printed a couple dozen copies and left them where servers could find them, the Springfield News-Leader reported.
“Then, I gave everyone in the restaurant their food for free and we just left; we didn’t even close the store,” he said, adding that he also shared the email with a friend who posted a screenshot to Reddit on March 21.
The restaurant remained closed the next day and the email began circulating widely online.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/02/applebees-franchisee-worker-fired-over-leaked-email/ | 2022-04-02T21:59:33Z |
The Canadian food producer and co-packer fighting food-waste has acquired two new brands as part of their expansion and mission to support sustainable food manufacturing.
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethey Group is a collective on a mission to change the Canadian food and beverage space, offering sustainable and eco-friendly production and co-packing options. Ethey Foods, the flagship brand of the ethey Group, launched last year and is Canada's #1 zero-waste food delivery service. Now, ethey Group has expanded its focus and has started bringing new brands into the group, helping make these businesses reach a national audience on a sustainable platform. The two newest brands are Puppy Gang Fresh Foods and Blank Slate Wellness.
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods provides nutritious human grade dog food delivery across Canada, and focuses on improving dog's lives through whole foods. Each meal contains only real, whole foods, high quality and locally sourced hormone and antibiotic free meat and vegetables with no preservatives, fillers, chemicals or additives. Puppy Gang's food production is ethical and eco-focused with reusable packaging, and 1% of all sales go to dog rescue agencies, making them the ideal fit for the ethey family.
Blank Slate is the only Canadian cold-pressed juice infused with adaptogens and live raw vegan probiotics. Each juice's ingredients, along with the infusions, work to serve a purpose to the consumer, helping them move, glow, heal, and be energized or calm. Their mission to provide healthy drinks to people across Canada directly aligns with ethey's goals, and they can now do this while creating zero food waste.
Partnering with these brands is just the start for ethey Group. The Gary Vaynerchuk backed business is focused on finding more brands across Canada to bring into their group and expand their sustainable platform to every corner of the food and agriculture space.
Founded by hospitality veteran and entrepreneur, Nick Spina, ethey Group is spearheading the fight against food-waste by creating a closed-loop food system and making their food processing facility in London, Ontario an incubator for high-growth, impact-focused sustainable food brands in Canada.
Ethey Foods, which currently delivers across Canada coast to coast, offers healthy, chef-prepared, cooked meals for people who want to eat well and positively impact the planet. Ethey's zero food waste cycle ensures that every single ingredient in each meal is fully utilized, from harvest, to meal prep, to compost, to seed, back to harvest again. Their food processing facility is partnered with a local onsite worm farm that they use to recycle food scraps and turn them into high-grade fertilizer.
About ethey:
Founded in 2015, ethey ethical, sustainable meal delivery company, and Canada's #1 meal delivery service. Ethey provides healthy, chef-prepared, cooked meals for people who want to eat well and positively impact our planet for the generations of tomorrow. As leaders of the zero food-waste movement, ethey inspires a healthy relationship between our planet and its people, one chef prepared cooked-meal at a time.
Puppy Gang:
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods was founded by certified animal nutritionists Sarah Tritsaris and Marisa Hoskins in 2019 with a mission to help dogs to live longer and healthier lives. Based in Toronto, Puppy Gang offers human grade, whole pet food home delivery across Canada.
Blankslate Wellness:
Blank Slate is the only sustainable Canadian cold-pressed juice infused with adaptogens and live vegan probiotics. Their mission is to provide healthy drinks to families across Canada.
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HONG KONG, Sept, 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso"), a China-based biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic antibodies for Oncology & Immunology, published encouraging preclinical results in poster featuring its Fc-mutant anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein (AK130) at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022.
AK130 is the first and only TIGIT/TGF-β dual-targeting antibody fusion protein and the first novel dual-targeting antibody fusion protein developed in-house by Akeso. The clinical trial application for AK130 was just accepted by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) not long ago, demonstrating Akeso's ability to develop breakthrough drugs with complete independence and autonomy.
Details of the poster are as follows:
- Poster: AK130, a first-in-class Fc-mutant anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein, elicits potent anti-tumor efficacy in preclinical studies.
- Abstract: #486P
- Presenters: Jing Min, Vice President of Akeso
Although TIGIT is considered a promising immune checkpoint molecule, the single-agent efficacy of anti-TIGIT therapy is limited. AK130, a novel anti-TIGIT antibody fused with TGF-βRII protein, was designed to inhibit TIGIT-mediated immunosuppression while decreasing the TGF-β levels in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Mutations were introduced in the Fc region of the antibody with IgG4 backbone to avoid antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) to minimize lymphocyte loss.
The encouraging observations from preclinical results of AK130 supports its clinical development for the treatment of human cancers:
- AK130 could specifically bind to human TIGIT and TGF-β with high affinity.
- In reporter gene assays, AK130 efficiently blocked the interaction between TIGIT and CD155, as well as TGF-β1/TGF-β3 and TGFβ-RII.
- As expected, AK130 did not show ADCC or CDC activity compared to tiragolumab.
- AK130 shows great anti-tumor efficacy in a mouse tumor model.
About AK130 (TIGIT/TGF-β dual-targeting antibody fusion protein)
AK130 is a bifunctional antibody-fusion protein entirely independently developed by Akeso. It consists of an anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody fused to the extracellular domain of human transforming growth factor-β receptor II (TGFβ-RII). TIGIT is an emerging immune checkpoint that blocks TIGIT-CD155 interaction, relieves the inhibition of tumor-infiltrating CD8 + T cells and NK cells and promotes their anti-tumor function. TGF-β signaling can lead to immunosuppression, cancer immune escape, and immune checkpoint inhibitor resistance. Dual blockade of TIGIT and TGF-β activates T cell immune responses and reduces TGF-β-mediated immunosuppressive activity of Tregs, thereby achieving better antitumor effects.
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(NEXSTAR) – As the number of monkeypox cases confirmed in the U.S. approaches 6,000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people at high risk of contracting the virus seek out a vaccine. But getting vaccinated against monkeypox isn’t as easy as heading over to your local pharmacy.
While we’ve long had a vaccine effective against the virus, its supply is currently limited. There aren’t any mass vaccination campaigns happening nationally, nor is there an easy online way to track down a dose near you.
The CDC tells Nexstar people interested in getting vaccinated against monkeypox should talk to their doctor or their state health department to find out where the vaccine is available locally.
Every state and local health department is doing things a little differently. San Francisco has set up a walk-in clinic where they give out doses to eligible people until they run out. Chicago has distributed doses to health care clinics that serve high-risk populations, and the city encourages people to reach out to the list of providers directly. Other cities and counties don’t even have any doses on hand.
The CDC says the United States currently has limited supply of the two-dose JYNNEOS vaccine, also known by the names Imvamune or Imvanex, but the White House says it’s working to distribute more.
Because supply is so limited, health authorities are limiting access to people deemed at highest risk. The criteria may vary county by county, but the CDC says you should seek a vaccine if:
- You’ve been around someone with monkeypox and have been identified as a “contact” by public health officials
- One of your sexual partners from the past two weeks has a confirmed case
- You’ve had more than one sexual partner in the past two weeks in an area with known monkeypox transmission
- Your job exposes you to orthopox viruses
New York and California have reported the most cases so far, but nearly every state has seen at least one confirmed case, according to CDC data. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-to-get-the-monkeypox-vaccine-as-case-counts-climb/ | 2022-08-03T16:51:28Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for IS, HLBZ, LQDA, VEEE, and AQST.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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Teen struck by lightning relearning how to walk, talk
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. (WESH) - A Florida mother has a warning for parents after her 14-year-old daughter was struck by lightning, only narrowly surviving.
Christina Spencer’s daughter, 14-year-old Lori Spencer, is learning how to speak again.
“Her first words were ‘Yeah’ and ‘Hi.’ And that’s all we got for a couple days. And then, it turned into ‘Where’s brother?’” Spencer said.
The teenager is also learning how to walk, eat and essentially how to live again after she almost lost her life June 10 in Merritt Island. She and her friend were indirectly hit by lightning while under a palm tree.
“Why did that lightning bolt hit the tree standing next to my daughter? I don’t know. It was random. It wasn’t raining. It was barely misting outside. So, the ground was just wet enough,” Spencer said.
Lori was rushed to the hospital, unresponsive and breathing on a ventilator. Her mom was at work half an hour away at the time of the strike.
“Her friend, Eva, gave her CPR, and that’s probably what saved Lori’s life. She might have suffered a heart attack is what stopped her heart initially,” Spencer said.
Doctors now believe Lori can fully recover and that the damage she suffered is reversible.
“We just got to get through the hard stuff, the painful stuff, and the frustration as a mom watching your baby not be herself or be hurt. You can’t do anything about it. That part sucks a whole lot,” Spencer said.
Spencer says anyone who hears her story can help by being cautious of storms and never letting this happen to another child.
“Don’t take the storms in this place for granted… Lightning is a scary, scary thing, and it can easily take your child from you, if you’re not careful,” she said.
The other girl hurt in the strike suffered from fractures and nerve damage but is doing better, according to Spencer.
Copyright 2022 WESH via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/27/teen-struck-by-lightning-relearning-how-walk-talk/ | 2022-06-27T08:15:37Z |
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court on Saturday condemned as a smear attempt the leaking of an alleged guilty verdict against the wife of former Prime Minister Najib Razak days after he was imprisoned for graft linked to the looted 1MDB state fund.
The High Court is due to deliver its verdict Thursday in Rosmah Mansor’s graft trial over a 1.25-billion-ringgit ($279-million) solar energy project. Najib began a 12-year prison term Tuesday after losing his final appeal in one of the five graft cases against him involving 1MDB.
The Malaysia Today website, run by a Malaysian blogger now based in England, posted a 71-page document it described as containing a guilty judgment against Rosmah. The report late Friday alleged the verdict was written by unknown people and not by the High Court judge handling Rosmah’s case.
The Chief Registrar office of the Federal Court, Malaysia’s top court, condemned the website’s action as “a deliberate act” to smear the court’s reputation. It said it has lodged a complaint with police and vowed the court would not be cowed by attempts to threaten the administration of justice.
“This office stresses that the judiciary will not be harassed by illegal and irresponsible acts meant to tarnish the integrity of the country’s judicial system,” the statement said.
Police said the leaked document was an initial draft prepared by the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s research unit.
“The document is a research work on the ongoing trial and is the view of the research unit for the judge’s reference,” said a police statement. According to the court, the document will be amended based on research findings and further studies and “is not a judgment,” it said.
The court complained the leaked document has also been edited from the original, police said, without giving further details.
Just four days ago, the chief registrar also filed a police report against Malaysia Today for publishing a document it said was the Federal Court’s guilty verdict against Najib, just before the ruling was read out in court. The court has said the leaked document was a working draft of the ruling.
Rosmah faces three charges of soliciting bribes and receiving 6.5 million ringgit ($1.5 million) between 2016 and 2017 to help a company secure a project to provide solar energy panels to schools on Borneo Island.
If she is found guilty, Rosmah is expected to remain out on bail for her appeal to higher courts.
Najib, his wife and several senior officials have faced corruption charges since the 1MDB scandal sparked public anger that forced his government out of office in 2018.
He says he is innocent and was misled by others. Rosmah’s defense lawyers argued an aide who testified against her was a corrupt liar.
Despite his conviction, Najib remains influential in his United Malays National Organization party, which returned to power after defections caused the collapse of the reformist government that won the 2018 polls.
Najib cannot compete in general elections due in September 2023 unless he gets a royal pardon, as his supporters are advocating. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-malaysia-court-slams-leak-of-alleged-verdict-of-ex-pms-wife/ | 2022-08-27T11:20:40Z |
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forklifts Group completed the purchase of a 3.4-acre land parcel located on Haughn Rd, in Grove City, Ohio, conveniently located along Interstate 71.
The purchase of the land acts as the first step to continued growth of Forklifts Group by establishing a top-tier forklift and aerial equipment dealership facility for their new headquarters.
Forklifts Group will start the construction and development of this land over the next year before moving their B&B Forklift location currently in Orient, OH. Planning and permitting for construction have already begun.
"Forklifts Group is excited for our continued relationship with the Columbus community as we continue to grow and for the opportunity to advance our services," says Bill St. John, President of Forklifts Group. "We believe our investment will enable us to expand our capabilities to better serve our existing partners and to build new relationships with those customers who are looking to improve the efficiency of their material handling fleet."
To learn more about Forklifts Group, click here.
About Forklifts Group: Forklifts Group is comprised of full-service dealerships located in Toledo, OH, Columbus, OH, and New York, NY, with over 40 years of experience. Collectively we offer a full range of products to meet our customer's material handling needs. Follow Forklifts Group on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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HybridCompute is industry-first to provide full control of where data is stored and queried via its native reverse ETL capabilities.
Highlights:
- ActionIQ brings the full power and flexibility of the AIQ CX Hub, including audience segmentation, journey orchestration and real-time experiences, directly into cloud data lakes via native push-down SQL and reverse ETL capabilities
- This new architecture offers improved data security and governance by allowing full control over where customer data is stored and processed
- HybridCompute enables enterprises to decide where to create their source of truth for customer data
- ActionIQ supports an agnostic approach to data storage and processing, working with leading data and analytics platforms like Databricks, Snowflake and Teradata
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leader in customer experience (CX) solutions that deliver actionable insight from customer data, today announced the launch of HybridCompute, a new feature of the AIQ InfiniteCompute technology that removes the requirement to replicate and move data, allowing enterprise IT teams to unbundle their customer data stack and take full control over where data is stored and queried. The AIQ CX Hub with HybridCompute now seamlessly integrates directly on top of cloud data lakes, helping enterprise IT teams maximize the value of existing technology investments, while empowering business users with drag and drop simplicity. .
InfiniteCompute is the data infrastructure technology that delivers unlimited computational power, making it possible for AIQ to manage and process more data than any other solution available. And with the addition of HybridCompute, InfiniteCompute can query data stored across multiple systems, enabling analytics anywhere data lives and post-processing that provides a consistent view of data across the entire AIQ CX Hub.
"AIQ's mission has always been to empower IT and business leaders to orchestrate personalized customer experiences at scale, and we've approached innovations in infrastructure as a key enabler to that," said Justin DeBrabant, Senior Vice President of Product at AIQ. "However, a lot has changed in data infrastructure space over the last 8 years since we started on that mission. Many companies have made investments to consolidate their customer data into a cloud data lake, and the gap to leveraging that data is less on data unification and more on simplified business access."
"We want to meet our customers wherever they are on their data infrastructure journey, and help them generate greater value on those investments by providing them scalable storage and compute infrastructure when they need it, or the ability to query the data where it is with HybridCompute if they've already done the work of data unification. And importantly, they won't need to choose all of one or the other, as InfiniteCompute will span seamlessly across any of these systems," he continued.
The AIQ CX Hub with HybridCompute gives enterprise IT teams the ability to unbundle their customer data stack, significantly streamlining resources, increasing flexibility, generating greater value on IT investments and driving accelerated CX transformation.
"By 2024, 80% of CIOs surveyed will list modular business redesign through composability, as a top-five reason for accelerated business performance," cites "Predicts 2022: Composable Applications Accelerate Digital Business" a Gartner® report published Dec. 1, 2021. The report goes on to say, "Composable digital business will use digital resources to cope with the rapid pace of business change, unfamiliar risks, diversifying customer expectations, and business, economic, societal and other uncertainties."
See also related announcements today and this week on partnerships with Databricks, Snowflake and Teradata to integrate HybridCompute and maximize value of existing investments.
Enterprise brands such as Autodesk, M&T Bank, The New York Times, Neiman Marcus, Hertz and many more use the AIQ CX Hub to drive growth through extraordinary customer experiences.
More information about ActionIQ HybridCompute and InfiniteCompute can be found here.
AIQ brings order to CX chaos. Our Customer Experience Hub empowers everyone to be a CX champion by giving business teams the freedom to explore and action on customer data while helping technical teams extend and enhance existing technology investments to manage data governance, costs and performance. Enterprise brands such as Autodesk, M&T Bank, The New York Times, Neiman Marcus, Hertz and many more use our CX Hub to drive growth through extraordinary customer experiences. Learn more at actioniq.com.
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Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 9:17 AM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
(CNN) - Companies all over the world are celebrating Pride month in June, but Burger King will certainly have you doing a double take.
It’s being served with the same half of a bun on each side, unlike the usual Whopper.
The fast-food chain says the Pride Whopper represents equal love and equal rights.
Inside, it’s the same whopper ingredients: a flame-grilled beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo and ketchup.
Sorry, this one’s just in Austria.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/06/burger-king-austria-debuts-pride-whopper-with-new-bun-choices-2-tops-or-2-bottoms/ | 2022-06-06T14:10:35Z |
Report: TikTok search results riddled with misinformation
(AP) - TikTok may be the platform of choice for catchy videos, but anyone using it to learn about COVID-19, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to encounter misleading information, according to a research report published Wednesday.
Researchers at NewsGuard searched for content about prominent news topics on TikTok and say they found that nearly 1 in 5 of the videos automatically suggested by the platform contained misinformation.
Searches for information about “mRNA vaccine,” for instance, yielded five videos (out of the first 10) that contained misinformation, including baseless claims that the COVID-19 vaccine causes “permanent damage in children’s critical organs.”
Researchers looking for information about abortion, the 2020 election, the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, climate change or Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on TikTok found similarly misleading videos scattered among more accurate clips.
The amount of misinformation — and the ease with which it can be found — is especially troubling given TikTok’s popularity with young people, according to Steven Brill, founder of NewsGuard, a firm that monitors misinformation.
TikTok is the second most popular domain in the world, according to online performance and security company Cloudflare, exceeded only by Google.
Brill questioned whether ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, is doing enough to stop misinformation or whether it deliberately allows misinformation to proliferate as a way to sow confusion in the U.S. and other Western democracies.
“It’s either incompetence or it’s something worse,” Brill told The Associated Press.
TikTok released a statement in response to NewsGuard’s report noting that its community guidelines prohibit harmful misinformation and that it works to promote authoritative content about important topics like COVID-19.
“We do not allow harmful misinformation, including medical misinformation, and we will remove it from the platform,” the company said.
TikTok has taken other steps that it says are intended to direct users to trustworthy sources. This year, for example, the company created an election center to help U.S. voters find voting places or information about candidates.
The platform removed more than 102 million videos that violated its rules in the first quarter of 2022. Yet only a tiny percentage of those ran afoul of TikTok’s rules against misinformation.
Researchers found that TikTok’s own search tool seems designed to steer users to false claims in some cases. When researchers typed the words “COVID vaccine” into the search tool, for instance, the tool suggested searches on key words including “COVID vaccine exposed” and “COVID vaccine injury.”
When the same search was run on Google, however, that search engine suggested searches relating to more accurate information about vaccine clinics, the different types of vaccines and booster shots.
TikTok’s rise in popularity has caught the attention of state officials and federal lawmakers, some of whom have expressed concerns about its data privacy and security.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on social media’s impact on the nation’s security. TikTok’s chief operating officer, Vanessa Pappas, is set to testify alongside representatives from YouTube, Twitter and Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/14/report-tiktok-search-results-riddled-with-misinformation/ | 2022-09-14T12:44:41Z |
What are the best Under Armour basketball shoes?
Basketball is a fast-paced, quick-response sport. Players need to be able to stop quickly, run fast, jump high and change directions in an instant. Having the right shoes helps with traction, speed and protecting a player’s ankles from sudden movements.
Under Armour is one of the leading brands of basketball shoes endorsed and worn by numerous NBA superstars. They have excellent support and plenty of cushioning, along with a wide array of colors and styles. The Under Armour Curry Flow 9 are the best Under Armour basketball shoes because of their innovative design to promote quick directional changes.
What to know before you buy Under Armour basketball shoes
What height of shoe do you need?
There are three standard shoe heights with different advantages to consider.
- High-top shoes wrap around the ankle for extra support. These shoes often weigh more than other heights.
- Mid-top shoes provide the best of both high and low tops. They come up to the ankle for some intermediate support but don’t wrap all the way around the ankle. They retain flexibility for easier movement than high tops.
- Low-top shoes are designed for quick response and flexibility. They are lightweight and comfortable, but they don’t offer much ankle support.
How much cushioning do you need?
The midsole is the part of the shoe where the cushioning is located. This cushioning is usually some type of foam. The most common are polyurethane and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. EVA foam is lighter, less dense, and used in many Under Armour basketball shoes. Some midsoles also include extra cushioning in the toe and heel for more support.
What kind of outsole do you need?
The outsole is where the shoe and court meet. It is usually made from rubber or a synthetic material. Look for patterns on your outsole that are hexagonal to increase overall traction. If you play a lot of basketball outside, look for a thicker outsole that will last longer against the hard outdoor courts.
What to look for in quality Under Armour basketball shoes
Design
Under Armour basketball shoes come in a wide array of colors and styles. Some styles offer more colors than others, and some have specific two or three color combinations.
Material
Basketball shoes are usually made from canvas, leather and synthetic leather. Canvas shoes are lighter and less expensive but not as sturdy. Leather uppers provide excellent support but are typically combined with synthetic material to make the shoe more lightweight and flexible.
Closure
There are four closure styles for basketball shoes.
- Traditional laces remain popular since players can tie them as loosely or tightly as they want and control overall tension.
- Straps are used on some shoes to provide extra ankle support by wrapping around your upper arch.
- Velcro is used for easy access to putting on or removing the shoe. The player can adjust Velcro straps for the most comfortable tension level.
- Zipper closures offer little support and are meant for style. They are found on the side of the upper but are rarely used in competition.
How much you can expect to spend on Under Armour basketball shoes?
Most Under Armour basketball shoes cost between $60-$160. Multi-purpose shoes with simple designs are usually $60- $80. Competitive shoes with innovative styles, extra cushioning and ankle support cost between $80-$160, depending on the height and size of the shoe, material, and how new the design is.
Under Armour basketball shoes FAQ
How can you tell if you have the right size of basketball shoe?
A. Trying on basketball shoes can help you find the right one quickly. Put the new shoes on both feet. They should feel snug but not overly tight. Try walking, jogging and even jumping in them to see how your feet feel. If you order Under Armour basketball shoes online, check out the company’s footwear sizing guide.
Do Under Armour basketball shoes have a warranty?
A. Shoes purchased on Under Armour’s website have a 60-day return window. If the shoes were purchased from an in-store retailer or another internet seller, you would need to check their return policy guidelines.
What are the best Under Armour basketball shoes to buy?
Top Under Armour basketball shoes
What you need to know: These shoes are comfortable and have an outsole designed for quick stopping and starting.
What you’ll love: The trademarked upper with a molded collar is designed for comfort. The cushioning is light and bouncy. It has a built-in sockliner for energy return. The mesh tongue has a pull tab that makes the shoe easy to get into.
What you should consider: The traction of these shoes is best on wooden basketball courts but lessens on nontraditional court surfaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top Under Armour basketball shoes for the money
Under Armour Lockdown 4 Basketball Shoes
What you need to know: This versatile shoe can be used both indoors and outdoors and is priced at the lower end of basketball shoes.
What you’ll love: The molded synthetic upper is built for quick response. The leather is perforated for breathability. The midsole and sockliner are lightweight. The rubber outsole has adaptive traction patterns.
What you should consider: There were some reports that the sizes for this shoe run a half size smaller.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Under Armour Focus Men’s Team Drive 4
What you need to know: This shoe provides excellent support and has a breathable textile upper that makes moving around easy.
What you’ll love: It has full-length construction with a molded ankle collar for extra support and a comfortable fit. There is an external heel counter that keeps the back of the foot secure. A toe wrap improves flexibility upfront.
What you should consider: The sizes run small and may require going to a half size larger than you usually wear.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LFST), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
If you purchased or acquired shares of LifeStance as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-lfst/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by October 11, 2022.
LifeStance and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth was negatively affected by a decrease in virtual visits after COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted; (ii) an increasing number of in-person visits post-lockdown resulted in substantial increases to operating expenses; (iii) its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement leading to additional costs to bring on new physicians, who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented.
The case is Nayani v. LifeStance Health Group, Inc., No. 22-cv-06833.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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LONDON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hadean will help scale ELYNXIR, the world's first music metaverse™ unveiled by PIXELYNX last month. With renowned electronic music producers and technologists Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin as co-founders, PIXELYNX is creating a new virtual gaming platform, ELYNXIR, in which people will be able to attend virtual concerts, unlock unique playable NFTs and socialise/play within customised ecosystems designed by music artists.
The way music is now experienced is rapidly evolving. Virtual worlds are augmenting physical events, and the metaverse offers an opportunity to inject a sense of wonder and physical experience back into interactions with music. Furthermore, it's offering a whole new channel for artists to reach new audiences and monetise assets using the blockchain. The music industry can use the metaverse to rebuild the bridge between artists and fans.
ELYNXIR is a persistent and scalable gameworld in which artists can design their very own music ecosystems, to host, share and perform. Forming the backbone of the project Hadean's distributed cloud platform will scale and connect these worlds and ecosystems together through a 'hub' world to form one continuous, persistent experience. The hub will play host to virtual shows, games and unlockable music NFTs that fans can explore, offering a unique way of experiencing content from their favourite musicians.
But connecting the worlds through this hub entails historic computational and networking challenges. This is where Hadean are providing the scale needed to fulfil this ambitious project. The Hadean platform can scale computation and networking across cloud and edge environments, enabling ELYNXIR to reach the scale and connectivity that it sets out to achieve.
Speaking on the project, Chief Gaming Officer at Hadean, Lars Koschin said:
"We're thrilled to be part of another key metaverse building project. PIXELYNX's vision for ELYNXIR is another groundbreaking development in how the metaverse will benefit so many different industries. Creating a new medium on which fans and artists can connect will open a huge amount of opportunity and experience for both alike. It's brilliant to see Hadean's technology once again playing such a key part in providing the power to support these massive and complex worlds."
PIXELYNX CTO, Charles Tolman commented, "Hadean has unmatched technology and a proven track record of enabling large-scale multiplayer experiences, which is a perfect fit for ELYNXIR. We plan to leverage this technology to provide a seamless experience of the Music Metaverse for fans all around the world, where they will be able to enjoy and share content from their favorite artists, engage with a global community of fellow music-lovers, and experience live events together in ways never before seen online. We could not be more excited to partner with Hadean to realize this grand vision for the future of music."
About Hadean
Founded in 2015, Hadean are a venture backed startup, reimagining distributed, spatial and scalable computing for web3 and the metaverse. The distributed cloud platform provides the foundations of web3 applications for the metaverse, enterprise organisations and the defence sector. Customers include Microsoft, Minecraft, PIXELYNX, BAE and Pixelmax.
About PIXELYNX
PIXELYNX is a new gaming venture by iconic musicians and technologists Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5, Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman, and music industry visionaries Ben Turner (Graphite; IMS: International Music Summit; AFEM: Association for Electronic Music), Dean Wilson (Seven20 Entertainment / mau5trap), and Inder Phull, a music metaverse futurist. The company, based in London and Los Angeles, is focused on building a music metaverse, ELYNXIR, that will transform the way artists connect and engage with their fans through gaming experiences. Learn more at https://www.pixelynx.io.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s chief financial officer is expected to plead guilty to tax violations Thursday in a deal that would require him to testify about illicit business practices at the former president’s company, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Allen Weisselberg is charged with taking more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the Trump Organization over several years, including untaxed perks like rent, car payments and school tuition.
The plea deal would require the Weisselberg speak in court Thursday about the company’s role in the alleged compensation arrangement and possibly serve as a witness when the Trump Organization goes on trial in October on related charges, the people said.
The two people were not authorized to speak publicly about the case and did so on condition of anonymity.
Weisselberg, 75, is likely to receive a sentence of five months in jail, to be served at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island complex, and he could be required to pay about $2 million in restitution, including taxes, penalties and interest, the people said. If that punishment holds, Weisselberg would be eligible for release after about 100 days.
Messages seeking comment were left with the Manhattan district attorney’s office and lawyers for Weisselberg and the Trump Organization.
Weisselberg is the only person to face criminal charges so far in the Manhattan district attorney’s long-running investigation of the company’s business practices.
Long seen as one of Trump’s most loyal business associates, Weisselberg was arrested in July 2021. His lawyers have argued the Democrat-led district attorney’s office was punishing him because he wouldn’t offer information that would damage Trump.
The district attorney has also been investigating whether Trump or his company lied to banks or the government about the value of its properties to obtain loans or reduce tax bills.
Former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who started the investigation, last year directed his deputies to present evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump, according to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously led the probe.
But after Vance left office, his successor, Alvin Bragg, allowed the grand jury to disband without charges. Both prosecutors are Democrats. Bragg has said the investigation is continuing.
The Trump Organization is not involved in Weisselberg’s expected guilty plea Thursday and is scheduled to be tried in the alleged compensation scheme in October.
Prosecutors alleged that the company gave untaxed fringe benefits to senior executives, including Weisselberg, for 15 years. Weisselberg alone was accused of defrauding the federal government, state and city out of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and undeserved tax refunds.
Under state law, punishment for the most serious charge against Weisselberg, grand larceny, could carry a penalty as high as 15 years in prison. But the charge carries no mandatory minimum, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never end up behind bars.
The tax fraud charges against the Trump Organization are punishable by a fine of double the amount of unpaid taxes, or $250,000, whichever is larger.
Trump has not been charged in the criminal probe. The Republican has decried the New York investigations as a “political witch hunt,” has said his company’s actions were standard practice in the real estate business and in no way a crime.
Last week, Trump sat for a deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ parallel civil investigation into allegations Trump’s company misled lenders and tax authorities about asset values. Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-organization-cfo-to-plead-guilty-testify-against-company/ | 2022-08-18T00:57:13Z |
Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
WASHINGTON (AP) - San Diego Padres dynamo Fernando Tatis Jr., one of the brightest, freshest stars in all of Major League Baseball, was suspended 80 games on Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
MLB said Tatis tested positive for Clostebol, an anabolic steroid. Tatis said he accidentally took a medication to treat ringworm that contained the banned substance.
The penalty imposed by MLB was effective immediately, meaning the shortstop — who had been out the entire season because of a broken wrist but was expected to return to the playoff contenders next week — cannot play in the majors this year.
Tatis will miss the remaining 48 regular-season games this year and the first 32 next year. Any postseason games the Padres play this year would count toward the 80 that Tatis must sit out.
The 23-year-old Tatis, who signed a $340 million, 14-year contract before the 2021 season, became one of the most prominent players ever penalized for performance-enhancing drugs, along with Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez.
MLB said the suspension also will knock Tatis from playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
“Obviously, everybody’s very disappointed. Somebody that from the organization’s standpoint we invested time and money into,” Padres general manager A.J. Preller said at Nationals Park, where San Diego played Washington.
Flashy at the plate and in the field, Tatis was an All-Star last season when he led the National League with 42 home runs. He was set to soon rejoin the Padres to boost a lineup that recently added star outfielder Juan Soto.
In a statement released by the players’ union, Tatis said he was “completely devastated” and apologized to Padres management, his teammates, MLB, and fans everywhere for what he called his mistake.
“It turns out that I inadvertently took a medication to treat ringworm that contained Clostebol,” he said. “I should have used the resources available to me in order to ensure that no banned substances were in what I took. I failed to do so.”
“I have no excuse for my error, and I would never do anything to cheat or disrespect this game I love,” he said.
Freddy Galvis and Dee Strange-Gordon are among the major leaguers previously suspended for using Clostebol, which can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use. It is also banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, and Olympic gold medal-winning cross-country skier Therese Johaug was suspended in 2016 after testing positive for it.
Tatis was the seventh player suspended this year under the major league drug program. Thirty-three have been suspended under the minor league drug program.
Players who test positive for PEDs are ineligible for the postseason that year.
Preller said he found out about the suspension late Friday afternoon. He said he hadn’t spoken yet to Tatis but had seen his player’s statement.
“Again, that’s his story. I haven’t had a chance to talk to him about it yet. Ultimately that’s his explanation,” Preller said. “I think the biggest thing just from our standpoint, from a baseball standpoint, there’s a drug policy in place. He failed a drug screen. For whatever reason.”
“Ultimately, he’s suspended and can’t play. That’s the biggest thing. That’s a player’s responsibility to make sure he’s within compliance of that. He wasn’t. Ultimately supportive of that and want to make sure he understands that,” he said.
The son of a former big leaguer, Tatis made his MLB debut in 2019 and quickly became a smash hit. He has a career .965 OPS and has played shortstop and in the outfield.
Tatis became one of the biggest MLB players suspended for PEDs since testing with penalties started in 2004, joining Rodriguez (2014 season), Ramirez (50 games in 2009 and 100 games in 2011), Robinson Canó (80 games in 2018 and 2020 season) and Miguel Tejada (105 games in 2013).
Tatis had been on the injured list this season after breaking his left wrist — the accident is believed to have been in December in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic. He had surgery in mid-March.
“I think we’re hoping that from the offseason to now there would be some maturity. Obviously with the news today it’s more of a pattern and something we’ve got to dig a little more into,” Preller said.
“I’m sure he’s very disappointed. At the end of the day, it’s one thing to say. You’ve got to start showing it with your actions,” he said.
Preller added: “I think what we need to get to is a point in time we trust (him). Over the course of the last six or seven months, that’s been something that we haven’t been really able to have there.”
“I think from our standpoint, obviously he’s a great talent, he’s a guy we have a lot of history with and do believe in, but these things only work when there’s trust both ways.”
On Aug. 6, Tatis began a minor rehabilitation assignment with Double-A San Antonio. He was 2 for 9 with a double and a triple in four games.
The Padres traded for Soto earlier this month in hopes of making a run deep into October. They had hoped a roster that included Soto, Tatis and fellow slugger Manny Machado could give them a better chance at the first World Series championship in team history — now, they’ll have to make that try without one of those key pieces.
Tatis won’t be able to play for the Dominican Republic in the WBC next March. Dominican fans had been salivating at the prospect of a bruising lineup that included Tatis, Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Rafael Devers and José Ramírez.
The penalty will cost Tatis about $2.9 million.
Tatis will forfeit $1,510,989 of his $5 million salary this year, covering the final 55 days and 48 games of the season. He will lose approximately $1.39 million of his $7 million salary for the first 32 games of next season, with the exact number to be determined by how many days he misses.
“There is nowhere else in the world I would rather be than on the field competing with my teammates,” Tatis said. “After initially appealing the suspension, I have realized that my mistake was the cause of this result, and for that reason, I have decided to start serving my suspension immediately. I look forward to rejoining my teammates on the field in 2023.”
“I have taken countless drug tests throughout my professional career, including on March 29, 2022, all of which have returned negative results until this test,” he said.
The penalty was announced shortly before the Padres played Washington. San Diego began the day at 63-51 and holding the final of the three NL wild-card spots.
Preller said the team had about 15 minutes to talk about Tatis’ suspension before taking the field.
“We haven’t had (Tatis) for this season, so it’s not like we’ve had him in the lineup and now we won’t,” Preller said. “I think to a man all the guys in that clubhouse believe we can win. They know we can win. Never been about one player.”
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Selection Represents Innoviz's Fourth Major Design Win and Second Nomination for Series Production of Passenger Vehicles as a Direct Supplier
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced that one of the leading Asia-based automotive OEMs has selected the Company to serve as its direct LiDAR supplier for series production passenger vehicles. Innoviz will supply InnovizTwo LiDAR sensor to position vehicles to upgrade to full L3 Automation.
The partnership is expected to generate revenues during fiscal year 2024.
"With this selection, we are continuing our momentum and further demonstrating Innoviz's capabilities as a Tier 1 supplier to the world's leading car makers and expanding to additional geographies," said Innoviz CEO and Co-Founder Omer Keilaf. "We are proud of the significant progress we have made, particularly in recent months, and well positioned to further strengthen and solidify our position as a leading supplier for autonomous vehicles. We look forward to supporting this new program with a fully featured solution for all levels of autonomous driving, paving the path to full L3 automation."
The selection represents Innoviz's fourth major design win and second nomination for series production of passenger vehicles as a direct supplier, and follows Innoviz's recently announced partnership with Volkswagen, through which Innoviz will work directly with Cariad SE, Volkswagen's automotive software company, to integrate the Company's technology into upcoming Volkswagen vehicles.
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. Innoviz's LiDAR and perception software "see" better than a human driver and reduce the possibility of error, meeting the automotive industry's strictest expectations for performance and safety. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by internationally recognized premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles as well as by other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases. For more information, visit innoviz-tech.com
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PHOENIX, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to achieving efficiency, transparency, and increased patient satisfaction, Phoenix-based Rovicare, a leading care management company, is proud to announce its new partnership with leading behavioral health integration company evolvedMD. Through this collaboration, Rovicare's innovative cloud-based medical software will support and enhance evolvedMD's services to drive improved outcomes for both patients and providers.
"The past several years has challenged us as healthcare professionals to reimagine healthcare so we can improve access and better serve patients. Rovicare is doing its part with its digital platform to streamline processes, communication, and care," said Pankaj (PJ) Likhmania, CEO of Rovicare. "Knowing that integrated care is the future, we're thrilled to support evolvedMD's services with our technology so we can collaboratively reimagine the healthcare experience for all."
evolvedMD's Care Coordination team, a key component in the company's enhanced Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model, will leverage Rovicare's digital platform to help manage its patients' journeys through the care continuum. The software will enable the Care Coordination team to improve SDOH outreach and connection, increase access to critical resources and services, and ultimately provide value-based care.
"Rovicare's commitment to removing barriers and streamlining care coordination to create lasting value aligns with our mission to reimagine behavioral health," said Dr. Ruth Nutting, Director of Clinical Programs at evolvedMD. "Our Care Coordination team has done exceptional work over the years serving our patients, and I'm confident that Rovicare's innovative technology will put us on a faster track to realizing that mission while helping us better align to value-based care."
evolvedMD will begin its transition to using Rovicare's digital platform to better serve both patients and providers in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit evolvedMD.com to learn how your primary care practice can integrate behavioral health services.
Launched in 2017, evolvedMD is leading the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care. Uniquely upfront and ongoing, our distinctive model places behavioral health specialists onsite within a practice. evolvedMD offers an economically viable and better way to integrate behavioral health that ultimately drives improved patient outcomes.
Rovicare is a digital platform that automates patient transitions and care coordination. Rovicare engages all stakeholders throughout a patient's care journey along the care continuum and drastically improves patient outcomes and their experience. Rovicare addresses bottlenecks and inefficiencies that lead to delayed access to care, patient dissatisfaction, avoidable readmissions, and poor partner accountability—all of which lead to increased costs, missed revenue opportunities for providers, and potentially detrimental outcomes for patients. Rovicare's mission is to reduce overall healthcare costs, make care more accessible to more people, and increase the quality of care for all patients. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Rovicare is used by healthcare organizations across the United States spanning medical, behavioral, social determinants of health, ancillary services, technology-based services, and beyond.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unilever PLC ("Unilever") (NYSE: UL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unilever, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unilever includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
Aggrieved Unilever investors only have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Voting was underway Sunday for Senegal’s legislative election, a vital test for opposition parties who are trying to minimize the ruling party’s influence before the 2024 presidential election amid worries that President Macky Sall may seek a third term.
About 7 million voters are eligible to elect 165 deputies in the National Assembly amid a politically tense atmosphere in the West African nation. Violent protests broke out last year after Sall’s main opponent, Ousmane Sonko, was arrested on rape charges, and more than a dozen people were killed. Sonko, who came in third in the 2019 election, denies the allegations and his supporters have been vocal about their opposition to the president.
This year, he and another of Sall’s major opponents were disqualified as candidates, which sparked more widespread anger and protests in which three people died in June.
Senegal, with a population of 17 million, is known for its stability in a region that has seen coups in three countries since 2020 and where leaders have changed laws to remain in power for third terms.
Sunday’s election will give a clearer indication of what could happen in 2024.
“For (the ruling party), it is a question of doing everything to maintain an absolute majority in the National Assembly in order to be able to govern quietly until 2024 … and guarding the possibility of passing certain laws to prepare for all eventualities at the end of Sall’s second term,” said Mame Ngor Ngom, a political analyst.
Even though Sonko’s candidacy was rejected by the Constitutional Council, he has organized opposition supporters across Senegal. A victory for the opposition “would be synonymous with the rejection of a possible third candidacy for Sall and a probable victory in the next presidential election,” Ngom said.
Sall’s Benno Bokk Yakaar ruling party currently holds 75% of the legislature’s seats.
Serigne Thiam, a political science expert at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, says the opposition is pushing the subject of a possible third term over other issues.
“If the opposition wins, the president will no longer be able to think of a third term. On the other hand, if the ruling power wins the ballot, its supporters can push the president towards a third term,” he warns.
Sall hasn’t talked about a third term but has promised to address the nation Monday, the day after the election.
“Only the people have the last word,” Sall said after casting his ballot in Fatick, his hometown 189 kilometers (117 miles) from Dakar. “After having exercised their right to vote, everyone must go about their business quietly. Life goes on and the Senegalese nation is still united, strong.”
Dissatisfaction with Sall has risen as possible adversaries — including the popular former mayor of Dakar, Khalifa Sall, and ex-president Abdoulaye Wade’s son Karim Wade — have been targeted by the judiciary and disqualified from running for office. Many accuse Sall of using his power to eliminate opponents.
Anger has also grown amid economic worries as prices for fuel and food have skyrocketed due to the war in Ukraine.
Senegal’s former prime minister and head of the ruling party, Aminata Touré, appealed to the country’s youth to vote.
“The youth must participate massively in the vote in thanks to the President Macky Sall for the extraordinary work he has done for Senegal,” he declared in Kédougou, in the southeast.
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Petesch reported from Chicago. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/senegals-legislative-election-tests-ruling-party-influence/ | 2022-07-31T16:06:26Z |
Leading Fitness Franchise Develops Special Forces-Inspired Program Focused on Fostering Leadership, Teamwork & Performance
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retro Fitness, one of the fastest growing health club franchises, announced today the launch of its new Retro Fitness Team Building Program created in partnership with United States Army Special Forces veterans, "Green Berets." Developed to assist Human Resource departments rebuild their teams as businesses open back up and employees return to the office, the Team Building Program aims to establish a strong sense of collaboration, productivity, trust, and respect among employees.
Green Berets, known for their extensive experience in developing and guiding cross-functional team training leadership programs, were the perfect partner to help Retro Fitness unveil their newest initiative, adding to the brand's already extensive offerings. With excellent leadership proficiency and the ability to teach others how to thrive in high-stress, complex environments, these veterans will be able to reshape perspectives on problem-solving including what to think, how to think, and why.
"It has been extremely rewarding to create the Retro Fitness Team Building Program with the guidance and support of the combat veterans as we deliver a customizable and tiered program designed to challenge employees from companies, coast-to-coast, to become the best version of themselves," said Todd Scartozzi, Chief Operating Officer of Retro Fitness. "We look forward to helping colleagues across various industries understand leadership, build a sense of connection, induce collaboration, and bring together teams that were previously in a Covid-style corporate diaspora."
Retro Fitness will collaborate with Human Resource departments and executive leaders to customize the right program for each company that supports internal goals and makes it easy for teams to focus on what is important for success at any level of their career. Complimenting three major areas of focus for client wellness – physical training, nutrition, and mental health – the program will include the following:
- Special Forces teamwork exercises
- Leadership assessments and reviews
- Customized keynotes to corporate KPI's
- Working groups and practical workshops
"As companies shift to returning to the office after nearly 3 years apart, "rebuilding" teams will be a critical path to success for companies vested in organic growth," said Victor Bao, Chief Marketing Officer of Retro Fitness. "Our customized Team Building Program can help build, or rebuild, teams who work in high-stress, fast-paced environments to spur innovation, as well as equip teams with inclusive leadership training which provides an understanding of how employees from a variety of diverse backgrounds lead teams. This is key to setting companies apart, and it is all possible with the help of the Special Forces Team at Retro Fitness."
Staying true to the Retro Fitness brand mission, the new Team Building Program provides a unique member experience, not offered at any other health and fitness club, and at a competitive price. With the cost of travel on the rise, the Retro Fitness Team Building Program provides companies the opportunity to host their team building right in their own backyard with 175 locations open or in development. For more information and to find a participating location near you, please visit https://retrofitness.com/team-building-program/.
For nearly 20 years, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health and fitness. With 175 health clubs open or in development, Retro Fitness is one of the fastest growing High Value-Low Price franchises in the United States. With a new executive leadership team led by former Starbucks executive, Andrew Alfano, Retro Fitness provides investors and franchisees with a full suite of services including real estate site selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.
For more information on being a Retro Fitness franchisee, please visit http://www.retrofitness.com/franchising.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — This month, April, is Dallas Arts Month!
This city-wide celebration is designed to build awareness for the work of Dallas artists and organizations and aims to foster creative activity throughout Dallas. There will be events and programming offered all month for residents to participate in.
Here are just some of the places in Dallas hosting events this month:
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Fair Park
- The Warehouse
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Crow Museum of Asian Art
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Dutch Art Gallery
- Dallas Center for Photography
- African American Museum of Dallas
- Oak Cliff Cultural Center
For a full calendar of events, go to dallasartmonth.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/april-is-dallas-art-month-here-are-some-ways-you-can-celebrate/ | 2022-04-04T22:39:42Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced financial results for its second quarter 2022.
Except as otherwise stated, all financial results discussed below are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP. As supplemental information, we have provided certain additional non-GAAP financial measures in this press release's supplemental tables, and such supplemental tables include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to our GAAP results. The sum of individual metrics may not always equal total amounts indicated due to rounding.
- Q2 average monetizable daily active usage (mDAU) was 237.8 million, up 16.6% compared to Q2 of the prior year. The increase was driven by ongoing product improvements and global conversation around current events.
- Q2 revenue totaled $1.18 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year, or an increase of 2% on a constant currency basis, reflecting advertising industry headwinds associated with the macroenvironment as well as uncertainty related to the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Elon Musk. When excluding MoPub and MoPub Acquire, year-over-year growth was 3%.1
- Costs and expenses totaled $1.52 billion, an increase of 31% year-over-year.
- Operating loss was $344 million, representing a -29% operating margin, compared to operating income of $30 million or 3% operating margin in the same period last year.
- Net loss was $270 million, representing a net margin of -23% and diluted EPS of -$0.35. This compares to net income of $66 million, a net margin of 6% and diluted EPS of $0.08 in the same period last year.
- Net cash provided by operating activities in the quarter was $30 million, compared to $382 million in the same period last year. Capital expenditures totaled $154 million, compared to $276 million in the same period last year.
Given the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Elon Musk, we will not host an earnings conference call, issue a shareholder letter, or provide financial guidance in conjunction with our second quarter 2022 earnings release. For further detail and discussion of our financial performance please refer to our upcoming quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP below.
As announced on April 25, 2022, we entered into a merger agreement, pursuant to which Twitter agreed to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company.
On July 8, 2022, representatives of Mr. Musk delivered a notice purporting to terminate the merger agreement. Twitter believes that Mr. Musk's purported termination is invalid and wrongful, and the merger agreement remains in effect. On July 12, 2022, Twitter commenced litigation against Mr. Musk and certain of his affiliates to cause them to specifically perform their obligations under the merger agreement and consummate the closing in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement. On July 19, 2022, Twitter's request for an expedited trial was granted, and the trial is being scheduled for October 2022.
Adoption of the merger agreement by our stockholders is the only remaining approval or regulatory condition to completing the merger under the merger agreement. The exact timing of completion of the merger, if at all, cannot be predicted because the merger is subject to ongoing litigation, adoption of the merger agreement by our stockholders and the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions.
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Twitter defines monetizable daily active usage or users (mDAU) as people, organizations, or other accounts who logged in or were otherwise authenticated and accessed Twitter on any given day through twitter.com, Twitter applications that are able to show ads, or paid Twitter products, including subscriptions. Average mDAU for a period represents the number of mDAU on each day of such period divided by the number of days for such period. Changes in mDAU are a measure of changes in the size of our daily logged in or otherwise authenticated active total accounts. To calculate the year-over-year change in mDAU, we subtract the average mDAU for the three months ended in the previous year from the average mDAU for the same three months ended in the current year and divide the result by the average mDAU for the three months ended in the previous year. Additionally, our calculation of mDAU is not based on any standardized industry methodology and is not necessarily calculated in the same manner or comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Similarly, our measures of mDAU growth and engagement may differ from estimates published by third parties or from similarly titled metrics of our competitors due to differences in methodology.
The numbers of mDAU presented in our earnings materials are based on internal company data. While these numbers are based on what we believe to be reasonable estimates for the applicable period of measurement, there are inherent challenges in measuring usage and engagement across our large number of total accounts around the world. Furthermore, our metrics may be impacted by our information quality efforts, which are our overall efforts to reduce malicious activity on the service, inclusive of spam, malicious automation, and fake accounts. For example, there are a number of false or spam accounts in existence on our platform. We have performed an internal review of a sample of accounts and estimate that the average of false or spam accounts during the second quarter of 2022 represented fewer than 5% of our mDAU during the quarter. The false or spam accounts for a period represents the average of false or spam accounts in the samples during each monthly analysis period during the quarter. In making this determination, we applied significant judgment, so our estimation of false or spam accounts may not accurately represent the actual number of such accounts, and the actual number of false or spam accounts could be higher than we have estimated. We are continually seeking to improve our ability to estimate the total number of spam accounts and eliminate them from the calculation of our mDAU, and have made improvements in our spam detection capabilities that have resulted in the suspension of a large number of spam, malicious automation, and fake accounts. We intend to continue to make such improvements. After we determine an account is spam, malicious automation, or fake, we stop counting it in our mDAU, or other related metrics. We also treat multiple accounts held by a single person or organization as multiple mDAU because we permit people and organizations to have more than one account. Additionally, some accounts used by organizations are used by many people within the organization. As such, the calculations of our mDAU may not accurately reflect the actual number of people or organizations using our platform.
In addition, geographic location data collected for purposes of reporting the geographic location of our mDAU is based on the IP address or phone number associated with the account when an account is initially registered on Twitter. The IP address or phone number may not always accurately reflect a person's actual location at the time they engaged with our platform. For example, someone accessing Twitter from the location of the proxy server that the person connects to rather than from the person's actual location.
We regularly review and may adjust our processes for calculating our internal metrics to improve their accuracy.
To supplement Twitter's financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP, Twitter considers certain financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, including revenues excluding foreign exchange effect, which we refer to as on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP provision for (benefit from) income taxes, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP costs and expenses, and adjusted free cash flow, as well as measures excluding MoPub Acquire (formerly known as CrossInstall), which we wound down in December 2021, and MoPub, which we sold to AppLovin on January 1, 2022.
In order to present revenues on a constant currency basis for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022, Twitter translated the applicable measure using the prior year's monthly exchange rates for its settlement currencies other than the US dollar. Twitter defines non-GAAP income (loss) before income taxes as income (loss) before income taxes adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes, non-cash expense related to acquisitions, impairment (gain) on investments in privately held companies, restructuring charges, and one-time non-recurring gain, if any; Twitter defines non-GAAP provision for (benefit from) income taxes as the current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the non-GAAP measure of profitability using the estimated annual effective tax rate, which is dependent on the jurisdictional mix of earnings; and Twitter defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense related to convertible notes, non-cash expense related to acquisitions, impairment (gain) on investments in privately held companies, restructuring charges, and one-time non-recurring gain, if any, and adjustment to income tax expense based on the non-GAAP measure of profitability using the estimated annual effective tax rate, which is dependent on the jurisdictional mix of earnings. Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) by non-GAAP diluted share count. Non-GAAP diluted share count is GAAP basic share count plus potential common stock instruments such as stock options, RSUs, shares to be purchased under employee stock purchase plan, unvested restricted stock, the conversion feature of convertible senior notes, and warrants. Twitter defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization expense, interest and other expense, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, restructuring charges, and one-time non-recurring gain, if any. Twitter defines non-GAAP costs and expenses as total costs and expenses adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash expense related to acquisitions, restructuring charges, and one-time non-recurring gain, if any. Adjusted free cash flow is GAAP net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures (i.e., purchases of property and equipment including equipment purchases that were financed through finance leases, less proceeds received from the disposition of property and equipment).
Twitter is presenting these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing Twitter's operating results through the eyes of management, and because it believes that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing Twitter's core business operating results over multiple periods with other companies in its industry.
Twitter believes that revenues on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP provision for (benefit from) income taxes, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP costs and expenses provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of Twitter's past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by Twitter's management in its financial and operational decision-making. Twitter uses these measures to establish budgets and operational goals for managing its business and evaluating its performance.
Twitter believes that revenues on a constant currency basis is a useful metric that facilitates comparison to its historical performance. Twitter believes that non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP costs and expenses help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be masked by expenses and one-time gains or charges, or the effects of the income tax benefits related to the establishment of deferred tax assets and the tax provisions from the establishment of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets described above, which are non-operating benefits and expenses.
In addition, Twitter believes that adjusted free cash flow provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash from operations and that it is typically a more conservative measure of cash flows. However, adjusted free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of its ability to fund its cash needs.
We have included measures excluding MoPub and MoPub Acquire because such businesses are no longer part of our operations, and we believe these measures are useful in understanding the ongoing results of our operations.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Twitter has filed a preliminary proxy statement in connection with its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the Special Meeting) related to the pending acquisition of Twitter (the Transaction). Prior to the Special Meeting, Twitter will furnish a definitive proxy statement to its stockholders, together with a proxy card. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are participants in the solicitation of proxies of Twitter's stockholders is available in Twitter's preliminary proxy statement.
Stockholders may obtain, free of charge, Twitter's proxy statement (in both preliminary and definitive form), any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) in connection with the Special Meeting at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of Twitter's definitive proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto, and any other relevant documents filed by Twitter with the SEC in connection with the Special Meeting will also be available, free of charge, at Twitter's investor relations website (https://investor.twitterinc.com) or by writing to Twitter, Inc., Attention: Investor Relations, 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, California 94103.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Twitter's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "going to," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Twitter's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the effect of macroeconomic trends and conditions on our results of operations; statements regarding the Transaction, including the purported termination of the merger agreement and our litigation involving Mr. Musk and his affiliates; the closing of the Transaction on the terms reflected in the merger agreement, if at all; and expectations for Twitter following the closing of the Transaction. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of Twitter's assumptions prove incorrect, Twitter's actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties include those associated with: the possibility that the conditions to the closing of the Transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that Twitter's stockholders do not approve the merger agreement; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could result in the merger agreement being terminated or the merger not being completed on the terms reflected in the merger agreement, or at all, and the risk that the merger agreement may be terminated in circumstances that require us to pay a termination fee; the nature, cost and outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against us and others related to the merger agreement, including our litigation involving Mr. Musk and his affiliates; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the Transaction, if at all; the ability of each party to consummate the Transaction; possible disruption related to the Transaction and publicity about the Transaction to Twitter's current plans and operations, including through the loss of customers and employees; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the periodic reports that Twitter files with the SEC, including Twitter's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 2, 2022, which may be obtained on the investor relations section of Twitter's website (https://investor.twitterinc.com). All forward-looking statements in this communication are based on information available to Twitter as of the date of this communication, and Twitter does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
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288 new customers, 5 product expansions and launches, and 3 geographic expansions fueled a record-breaking first half of the year for the supply chain visibility company
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the connective tissue for the global supply chain, today announced strong financial results for their first half of fiscal year 2022, which began January 1, 2022, and ended July 31, 2022, driven by multiple product launches and updates, geographic expansions, and the appointment of several industry veterans to the company's executive leadership team.
"Global supply chains remain vulnerable to rising inflation, labor shortages and the continued imposing and lifting of regional Covid lockdowns that are further exacerbating inventory shortages and port congestions," said Jett McCandless, founder and CEO, project44. "Through all of this, project44 has seen continued demand for our technology and ability to execute a more predictable, resilient, and sustainable supply chain in any mode and in any part of the world. We will continue to invest heavily in product and engineering so we can continue building on our H1 success through the rest of the year."
Record $124.1M in booked ARR, 115% YoY Growth
Following a $202 million Series F funding round led by Thoma Bravo, TPG and Goldman Sachs Asset Management in January 2022 – one of the largest investments in supply chain visibility that valued the company at $2.4 billion – project44 reported a record-breaking H1 financial performance. The company ended the second quarter with $124.1M in ARR bookings for H1 2022, and a 115% YoY growth versus Q2 2021. project44 signed 288 new customers worldwide, including Energizer, Anheuser-Busch InBev Europe and Foot Locker.
"project44 is a critical partner in our ability to navigate even the most complex ocean and truckload tracking requirements," said Jamie Bragg, chief supply chain officer and executive vice president at Tailored Brands. "From the beginning of our partnership, project44's breadth and depth of insights have helped us more accurately forecast inventory, manage shipment fluctuations, and avoid potential disruptions to our supply chain. We congratulate them on a successful first half of the year."
New Rail, Yard and Ocean Solutions for End-to-End Visibility and Sustainability
project44 extended its lead as the world's most comprehensive multimodal supply chain visibility platform with the introduction of several new products and product expansions in H1 2022. The company acquired Potsdam-based Synfioo – the leading rail visibility company in Europe – to achieve 99% network coverage across the continent, extend visibility for barge, and enhance cold-chain visibility so customers can improve ETAs, reduce costs, maximize on-time deliveries and maneuver around supply chain bottlenecks.
The company launched Convert, a last mile product that leverages machine learning models across 11 billion shipment events to offer highly accurate estimated delivery dates on e-commerce checkout pages prior to a consumer deciding to make a purchase.
Yard Solutions was also released in the first half of the year as a comprehensive set of dock, yard and asset management capabilities – from slot bookings and yard forecasting to real-time reporting – all designed to improve efficiency and automate yard operations from a single platform.
project44 launched Port Intel, the industry's first and now two-time award-wining port intelligence solution with real-time data on congestion and container flow at all global ports. With Port Intel, shippers, logistics service providers and freight forwarders can manage and mitigate the impacts of today's ocean turmoil and chaotic supply chains.
The company released several updates to the DriveView mobile application to allow carriers access to 70+ data points about more than 200,000 docks in North America. Customers can now eliminate guesswork when visiting a new dock and plan ahead by viewing hours of operation, checking for yard hazards, and more right at their fingertips, helping to reduce dwell times for drivers and detention fees for shippers at facilities across the country.
Combined, these updates make project44's network the most comprehensive in the industry. The company is now tracking 155,000 ocean containers a day across 85 carriers, shipments across more than 170 airlines, and more than 4.5 million unique shipments daily over-the-road across 190,000 carriers - representing a 105% growth in OTR YoY.
Expansion in Japan, Australia and France
project44 expanded into the Japanese market with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, setting the stage for continued growth in the region and better monitoring of supply chain movements across the country. The company hired Yuji Kuwahara as general manager and vice president of sales, Kaoru Matsuda as director of solutions engineering and Kazumi Mihashi as director of marketing to drive growth.
project44 also formally announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand with a new office in Melbourne led by Archival Garcia, vice president and general manager for Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at project44. There, the team will focus on responding to the unique supply chain challenges and intricacies facing customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Most recently, project44 moved its Paris office to a new location to better serve customers, attract talent and expand supply chain visibility across France and the European region. Alexandre Jennaoui, SVP of EMEA, and Emmanuel Condroyer, country manager for France, will continue to lead the company's operations in France.
"Around the world, supply chains are marked by increased complexities, capacity constraints and demands for more automation and real-time insights," said Guillermo Muñoz, assistant manager of logistics for Agrosuper. "Meeting those challenges requires a visibility platform that is global in its reach. project44 has proven itself to be a trusted source of global supply chain insights for Agrosuper, and it's exciting to see their continued geographic expansion across markets."
Former Salesforce Executive, CIO of the United States named Chief Operating Officer
Vivek Kundra joined the company as Chief Operating Officer to drive overall operational execution and help scale the company through rapid growth. Kundra joined project44 with more than 20 years of experience building teams and scaling organizations, having served as COO at Sprinklr, executive vice president of salesforce and the first Chief Information Officer of the United States, appointed by President Obama.
Industry Recognition and Awards
project44 was named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) for the second year in a row. Gartner evaluated 11 vendors in 2022, and project44 was positioned highest for its "ability to execute" and as a leader for "completeness of vision."
The company has the most overall reviews of any RTTVP vendor on Gartner® Peer Insights™, 78% of which are 5-star reviews. Ninety-four percent of customers are also willing to recommend project44, as of August 2022.
project44 was also named the highest-rated vendor in both market presence and customer satisfaction in the G2 Summer 2022 Grid Report and Momentum Grid for Supply Chain Visibility Software. The company ranked highest in customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive season, with 93% of users likely to recommend project44.
The company also made SupplyChainBrain's list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for 2022 — joining a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services to the industry.
Lastly, project44 earned two product awards for its Port Intel solution. First, the platform was named a Top Supply Chain Project in 2022 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for delivering bottom-line value to enterprises across a range of supply chain functions. Second, the platform was named Best Innovation Solution at SIL Barcelona 2022, the leading logistics summit for Southern Europe. A panel of journalists recognized Port Intel's real-time capabilities in helping supply chain professionals proactively plan and respond to changing customer needs.
To learn more about project44's products, teams and capabilities visit https://www.project44.com/.
About project44
project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion unique shipments annually for over 1,200 of the leading brands, including top companies in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency, and sustainability.
The undisputed leader in the market, project44 was named the Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves FreightTech 2022, a five-time Leader in customer satisfaction on G2's Supply Chain Visibility Grid, one of SupplyChainBrain's 100 Great Supply Chain Partners of 2022, and the Customer's Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report. project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 23 global offices. Learn more at project44.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter’s former security chief told Congress Tuesday there was “at least one agent” from China’s intelligence service on Twitter’s payroll and that the company knowingly allowed India to add agents to the company roster as well, potentially giving those nations access to sensitive data about users.
These were some of the troubling revelations from Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert and Twitter whistleblower who appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to lay out his allegations against the company.
Zatko told lawmakers that the social media platform is plagued by weak cyber defenses that make it vulnerable to exploitation by “ teenagers, thieves and spies” and put the privacy of its users at risk.
“I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors,” Zatko said as he began his sworn testimony.
“They don’t know what data they have, where it lives and where it came from and so, unsurprisingly, they can’t protect it,” Zatko said. “It doesn’t matter who has keys if there are no locks.”
“Twitter leadership ignored its engineers,” he said, in part because “their executive incentives led them to prioritize profit over security.”
In a statement, Twitter said its hiring process is “independent of any foreign influence” and access to data is managed through a host of measures, including background checks, access controls, and monitoring and detection systems and processes.
One issue that didn’t come up in the hearing was the question of whether Twitter is accurately counting its active users, an important metric for its advertisers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is trying to get out of a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, has argued without evidence that many of Twitter’s roughly 238 million daily users are fake or malicious accounts, aka “spam bots.”
Even so, “that doesn’t mean that Musk won’t use Zatko’s allegation that Twitter was disinterested in removing bots to try to bolster his argument for walking away from the deal,” said Insider Intelligence analyst Jasmine Enberg.
The Delaware judge overseeing the case ruled last week that Musk can include new evidence related to Zatko’s allegations in the high-stakes trial, which is set to start Oct. 17. During the hearing, Musk tweeted a popcorn emoji, often used to suggest that one is sitting back in anticipation of unfolding drama.
Separately on Tuesday, Twitter’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the deal, according to multiple media reports. Shareholders have been voting remotely on the issue for weeks. The vote was largely a formality, particularly given Musk’s efforts to nullify the deal, although it does clear a legal hurdle to closing the sale.
Zatko’s message echoed one brought to Congress against another social media giant last year. But unlike that Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Zatko hasn’t brought troves of internal documents to back up his claims.
Zatko was the head of security for the influential platform until he was fired early this year. He filed a whistleblower complaint in July with Congress, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among his most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users.
Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat who heads the Judiciary Committee, said Zatko has detailed flaws “that may pose a direct threat to Twitter’s hundreds of millions of users as well as to American democracy.”
“Twitter is an immensely powerful platform and can’t afford gaping vulnerabilities,” he said.
Unknown to Twitter users, there’s far more of their personal information disclosed than they — or sometimes even Twitter itself — realize, Zatko testified. He said Twitter did not address “basic systemic failures” brought forward by company engineers.
The FTC has been “a little over its head”, and far behind European counterparts, in policing the sort of privacy violations that have occurred at Twitter, Zatko said.
Zatko’s allegation that Twitter was more concerned about foreign regulators than the FTC, Enberg said, “could be a wakeup call for U.S. lawmakers,” who have been unable to pass meaningful regulation on social media companies.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said one positive result that could come out of Zatko’s findings would be bipartisan legislation to set up a tighter system of regulation of tech platforms.
“We need to up our game in this country,” he said.
Many of Zatko’s claims are uncorroborated and appear to have little documentary support. Twitter has called Zatko’s description of events “a false narrative … riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies” and lacking important context.
Still, Zatko came off as a convincing whistleblower who has “a lot of credibility in this space,” said Ari Lightman, professor of digital media and marketing at Carnegie Mellon University. But he said many of the problems he raised can likely be found at many other digital technology platforms
“They avoid security protocols in a sense of innovating and running really fast,” Lightman said. “We gave digital platforms so much autonomy at the beginning to grow and develop. Now we’re at a point where we’re, ‘Wait a minute … This has gotten out of hand.’
Among the assertions from Zatko that drew lawmaker attention was Twitter’s apparent negligence in dealing with governments that sought to get spies a job inside the company. Twitter’s inability to log how employees accessed user accounts made it hard for the company to detect when employees were abusing their access, Zatko said.
Zatko said he spoke with “high confidence” about a foreign agent that the government of India placed at Twitter to “understand the negotiations” between India’s ruling party and Twitter about new social media restrictions and how well those negotiations were going.
Zatko also revealed Tuesday that he was told about a week before his firing that “at least one agent” from the Chinese intelligence service MSS, or the Ministry of State Security, was “on the payroll” at Twitter.
He said he was similarly “surprised and shocked” by an exchange with current Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal about Russia — in which Twitter’s current CEO, who was chief technology officer at the time, asked if it would be possible to “punt” content moderation and surveillance to the Russian government, since Twitter doesn’t really “have the ability and tools to do things correctly.”
“And since they have elections, doesn’t that make them a democracy?” Zatko recalled Agrawal saying.
Sen. Charles Grassley, the committee’s ranking Republican, said Tuesday that Agrawal declined to testify at the hearing, citing the ongoing legal proceedings with Musk. But the hearing is “more important than Twitter’s civil litigation in Delaware,” Grassley said. Twitter declined to comment on Grassley’s remarks.
In his complaint, Zatko accused Agrawal as well as other senior executives and board members of numerous violations, including making “false and misleading statements to users and the FTC about the Twitter platform’s security, privacy and integrity.”
Zatko, 51, first gained prominence in the 1990s as a pioneer in the ethical hacking movement and later worked in senior positions at an elite Defense Department research unit and at Google. He joined Twitter in late 2020 at the urging of then-CEO Jack Dorsey. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/whistleblower-china-india-had-agents-working-for-twitter/ | 2022-09-14T11:49:52Z |
AP Interview: Biden says recession is ‘not inevitable’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told The Associated Press on Thursday that the American people are “really, really down” after a tumultuous two years with the coronavirus pandemic, volatility in the economy and now surging gasoline prices that are slamming family budgets.
He said a recession is not inevitable and bristled at claims by Republican lawmakers that last year’s COVID-19 aid plan was fully to blame for inflation reaching a 40-year high, calling that argument “bizarre.”
As for the overall American mindset, Biden said, “People are really, really down.”
“They’re really down,” he said. “The need for mental health in America, it has skyrocketed, because people have seen everything upset. Everything they’ve counted on upset. But most of it’s the consequence of what’s happened, what happened as a consequence of the COVID crisis.”
Speaking to the AP in a 30-minute Oval Office interview, Biden addressed the warnings by economists that the United States could be headed for a recession.
“First of all, it’s not inevitable,” he said. “Secondly, we’re in a stronger position than any nation in the world to overcome this inflation.”
As for the causes of inflation, Biden flashed some defensiveness on that count. “If it’s my fault, why is it the case in every other major industrial country in the world that inflation is higher? You ask yourself that? I’m not being a wise guy,” he said.
The president said he saw reason for optimism with the 3.6% unemployment rate and America’s relative strength in the world.
“Be confident, because I am confident we’re better positioned than any country in the world to own the second quarter of the 21st century,” Biden said. “That’s not hyperbole, that’s a fact.”
Biden’s bleak assessment of the national psyche comes as voters have soured on his job performance and the direction of the country. Only 39% of U.S. adults approve of Biden’s performance as president, according to a May poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research, dipping from already negative ratings a month earlier.
Overall, only about 2 in 10 adults said the U.S. is heading in the right direction or that the economy is good, both down from about 3 in 10 in April. Those drops were concentrated among Democrats, with just 33% within the president’s party saying the country is headed in the right direction, down from 49% in April.
The president outlined some of the hard choices he has faced, saying the U.S. needed to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine in February even though tough sanctions imposed as a result of that war have caused gas prices to surge, creating a political risk for Biden in an election year. He called on oil companies to think of the world’s short-term needs and increase production.
Asked why he ordered the financial penalties against Moscow that have disrupted food and energy markets globally, Biden said he made his calculation as commander in chief rather than as a politician thinking about the election.
“I’m the president of the United States,” he said. “It’s what’s best in the country. No kidding. No kidding. So what happens? What happens if the strongest power in NATO, the organizational structure we put together, walked away from Russian aggression?”
Biden spun out the possibility of chaos in Europe if an unimpeded Russia kept moving deeper into the continent, China was emboldened to take over Taiwan and North Korea grew even more aggressive with its nuclear weapon ambitions.
Biden renewed his contention that major oil companies have benefited from higher prices without increasing production as much as they should. He said the companies needed to think of the world in the short term, not just their investors.
“Don’t just reward yourselves,” he said.
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501 students are back in school hopeful for less COVID stress
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Students with USD 501, Topeka Public Schools, returned to class Wednesday, August 10, with few COVID protocols in place.
Staff at McCarter Elementary greeted students at the front door with balloons and cheers to start the new school year on a positive note.
The past two years brought many challenges, such as coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, so families and educators hope the dust has settled.
“We stayed home a whole year during the pandemic, so coming back to school, they did last year, but I just hoping that all the craziness is done, and they can enjoy being 2nd and 4th graders,” replied mother of two Jessa Stauffer.
Katherine Cooney, the principal of McCarter Elementary School, says that everyone learned so much from the past and believes they are prepared.
“I don’t know how it is going to go with the pandemic, and things like that, but we have learned so much along the way that I know we can handle it,” replied Cooney. “So, whatever comes our way we are prepared and ready.”
One of the many educators who welcomed students included USD 501 superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Anderson. She performed crossing guard duty outside a couple of schools to personally meet and interact with some new students and families. Anderson said the first day of school is very special especially this year.
“I am meeting some parents who have some kids in kindergarten for the first time, and they are a little nervous, so welcoming them in,” said Dr. Anderson. ”And here’s the thing three years ago we couldn’t do this, isn’t that amazing, and so I just want to say to all of our parents welcome back, all of our students welcome back. We are ready to roll in Topeka Public Schools and excited to be back.”
Anderson also spent time at McClure Elementary and Topeka High as well.
All 501 kindergarten through 6th grade, and 9th grade students started school on Wednesday, along with Hope Street Academy, Capitol City School, and the Avondale Virtual School. The rest return to school Thursday, August 11.
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DURHAM, N.C., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calcite Carbon Removal emerged from stealth mode today as one of fifteen winners of Elon Musk's XPrize for Carbon Removal, with its innovative approach to direct air capture receiving an initial $1 million dollar award.
8 Rivers Capital invented Calcite in 2019 and has been quietly advancing the technology in its labs and in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with further funding from the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) FLECCS program. Calcite's process captures CO2 directly from air and sequesters it underground, aiming to support the world's climate targets by removing over a billion of tons of CO2 for less than $100 per ton of CO2.
The Calcite process passes ordinary air with approximately ≈415 PPM CO2 across calcium hydroxide in a large warehouse, absorbing CO2 from the air into calcium carbonate crystals, similar to how concrete sidewalks dry and absorb carbon in the process. Warehouse fans then return to the atmosphere CO2-depleted air with <315 PPM CO2. The calcium carbonate that's created is cycled into a kiln to regenerate calcium hydroxide and capture CO2. The CO2 is then injected underground for permanent storage, while the calcium is recycled to absorb more CO2 from the air. The innovative Calcite process enables rapid carbon uptake at large scale and low cost, through the use of simple equipment, abundant feedstocks, and optimized chemistry.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest assessment report found that, while the bulk of the energy transition will occur through emissions reduction, in order to achieve net zero emissions and hold warming below 2.0C, removing carbon from the atmosphere is "unavoidable." Removals are needed to counterbalance residual emissions from hard-to-abate sectors. The IPCC estimates that all carbon removal technologies, including direct air capture will need to contribute an absolute minimum of net 40Gt of CO2 captured by the year 2100.
"We can think of no better way to launch Calcite than with the support of the Carbon Removal XPrize," said Adam Goff, SVP of Strategy at 8 Rivers Capital. "We're excited to use the XPrize as an accelerant to build our first Calcite plant and hope to announce its location later this year. This first facility would capture thousands of tons of carbon and progress the technology towards removing a billion tons of carbon from the earth's atmosphere."
"Scalable, economic direct air capture is vital to help achieve our collective Net Zero goals, and 8 Rivers is tremendously excited to introduce Calcite today," said Cam Hosie, 8 Rivers CEO. "Calcite uses simple chemistry in an innovative design using a common commodity that is available at tremendous scale, meaning that Calcite is positioned to be a vital contributor to the carbon removal toolkit."
8 Rivers is a world-leading developer of innovative decarbonization technologies. Before inventing Calcite, 8 Rivers invented the 8RH2 clean hydrogen technology and the paradigm-changing Allam-Fetvedt Cycle power generation system. 8 Rivers is developing marquee zero-emissions projects in the United Kingdom and the United States, with a strong pipeline of global prospects.
Calcite Carbon Removal is named for the carbon-trapping calcium carbonate crystal called calcite. 8 Rivers will now focus on designing, building, and operating a Calcite facility by 2025, which would position Calcite to rapidly scale-up to the full-scale units necessary to remove a billion tons of carbon.
ABOUT 8 RIVERS CAPITAL, LLC: 8 Rivers Capital, LLC is a Durham, NC-based firm founded in 2008 which is leading the invention and commercialization of sustainable, infrastructure-scale technologies as the premier net zero solutions company for industrial decarbonization. 8 Rivers is developing and deploying technologies for clean hydrogen and ammonia (8RH2), transformative zero-emissions power cycles (NET Power and the Allam-Fetvedt Cycle) direct air capture (Calcite), retrofit carbon capture (Carbon8), sour gas sweetening (TarT), clean ethylene (Codox), and other advanced clean energy systems. www.8Rivers.com/calcite.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mary J. Blige’s 2022 is going pretty well. Her new album landed in the top 10 of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and she was featured at the Super Bowl halftime show. Now she’s been tapped for a concert like no other.
Blige will host a one-night-only live performance to celebrate her life and music that will be available to stream exclusively on Apple Music in over 165 countries. The concert is set for July 27 at 10 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. PDT.
“The last year of my career in particular has been an exciting ride,” Blige said in a statement. ”It feels amazing to take this opportunity to celebrate, reflect and have an intimate night with my fans through this platform Apple Music is providing me.”
Blige’s Apple Music Live concert will be held at New York City’s United Palace Theatre, in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Fans in the greater New York region have the opportunity to register for free for a chance to be in the room when it happens.
The concert coincides with the 30th anniversary of her acclaimed debut album “What’s the 411,” and Apple Music Hits will devote the entire day to Blige, including exclusive programming, music, and interviews showcasing key moments from her career.
“What’s the 411?” — with the songs “You Remind Me” and cover version of Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Sweet Thing” — has been named among the 500 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone, reaching No. 271. The album is certified three times platinum, with over 3 million copies sold.
The digital concert series had its inaugural performance in May with Harry Styles spearheading the campaign, followed by a live performance by Lil Durk in June.
Blige’s career includes eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and a SAG nomination. Her latest album is “Good Morning Gorgeous” and she was seen this year on the small screen in ”Power Book II: Ghost.”
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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A 7-year-old girl has died after a tree fell on a tent in a Great Smoky Mountains campground overnight, according to a spokeswoman for the national park.
The girl is identified only as being from Georgia. Her father and two siblings were uninjured, according to park officials.
First responders were called to the Elkmont Campground 10 miles outside of Gatlinburg around 12:30 a.m. early Wednesday morning. There they found a large tree — a red maple — that was approximately two feet in diameter that had fallen on the tent, the park said.
The campsite and those immediately near it were closed Wednesday. A park spokeswoman said Elkmont Campground remains open.
This is the second child killed by falling trees while sleeping in the Smokies this year. In January, a 7-year-old girl was killed when a tree fell on a rental cabin in Townsend.
The region has received a large amount of rainfall in recent weeks, including a flash flood at Greenbrier Campground, roughly 16 miles north of Elkmont, on July 13. Greenbrier is fully closed due to landslides and washouts that park officials said made the roads too dangerous to remain open.
Emergency responders from Gatlinburg Fire Department, Gatlinburg Police Department, and the National Park Service responded to the call for help at the campground. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/girl-7-dies-after-tree-falls-in-great-smoky-mountains-national-park/ | 2022-07-27T19:48:42Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based healthcare enablement company Brighton Health Plan Solutions has been named a 2022 Top Workplace in Long Island by Schneps Media, the Long Island Press and Dan's Papers. The annual list recognizes "energized" organizations—those that have at least double the average U.S. employee engagement level—based solely on the results of anonymous employee surveys.
Brighton, which has 310 employees working on Long Island, helps self-funded employer groups, their members and their healthcare providers realize more value in employer-sponsored benefits by offering unprecedented flexibility and customization in its third-party administration of workplace benefits, innovative provider networks, casualty solutions, and integrated technology platform. In the survey, employees gave the company high scores for teamwork, company leadership, culture and the ability for individual employees to have a positive impact on the lives of members while also working to bring needed change to the health care industry.
"Because our employees represent the public face of our organization, we spend a great deal of time and effort to understand what motivates them to give their best at work and in the community," said Jim Cusumano, chief executive officer at Brighton. "Knowing our teams are responsible for this recognition as a Top Workplace provides confirmation that our efforts are yielding positive momentum and will fuel our efforts to continue engaging with and supporting employees in ways they find meaningful."
Brighton employees also cited the company's innovative and progressive benefits package, its dedication to providing employees time to give back to the community, and its drive to make the company more inclusive. Its diversity, equity and inclusion team, made up of employee volunteers, has implemented multiple programs in the past few years focused on building inclusivity.
"DEI is the future of the workplace because it's all about creating an inclusive workforce where people can be their authentic selves," said Julie Bank, Brighton's chief people officer. "If employees can't be their authentic selves at work, they won't be successful, and we won't be successful as a company."
Brighton's generous benefits package includes health, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits and a 401(k) plan that matches up to 5.25% of employer contributions. Employees also receive company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment and long-term disability insurance. The company offers flexibility and remote work options for the majority of employees, and its rewards program enables managers and colleagues to recognize team members for strong performance.
The company's charitable giving program matches employee donations to the United Way dollar for dollar, and all team members who participate earn an additional PTO day. Brighton also provides each employee with a day off to volunteer at United Way partner organizations such as the Hagedorn Little Village School for children with autism and Habitat for Humanity.
About Brighton Health Plan Solutions
Brighton Health Plan Solutions (Brighton) is an innovative healthcare enablement company based in New York City on a mission to improve how healthcare is accessed and delivered in the self-funded health plan market. We believe extraordinary things happen when everyone works together – health systems, providers, carriers and TPAs, self-insured plan sponsors, and members alike. Brighton goes beyond other TPAs to offer unprecedented flexibility and customization in our proprietary networks, administrative services, casualty solutions, and integrated digital tools. Together with our trusted partners, we are transforming the health plan experience with the promise of turning today's challenges into tomorrow's solutions. For more information on Brighton, visit BrightonHPS.com.
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Gunter could see first water well repaired this week
GUNTER, Texas (KXII) - The City of Gunter is still asking residents to conserve water, as it tries to get two of its three wells back up and running.
According to the city, it is waiting for the water to pass a required bacteria testing after installing a new motor.
The water quality sample that was sent for testing did fail, but the well will be flushed again and a new water quality sample will be resubmitted for testing, according to the city.
Once the well is running again, city officials said residents can begin watering their lawns again, but only once per week.
The other well, along Bledsoe Road is also undergoing motor repairs, and according to the city the timeline for completion is approximately 1.5 to 2 weeks.
According to the city, the City of Sherman has provided Gunter with additional water, but they ask residents to continue water conservation efforts by not watering their lawns. The city adds that foundations and trees may be watered for 1-hour max per day between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., if it is done with a hand-held hose, drip irrigation or soaker hose.
Gunter will be holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday at the Gunter Elementary School beginning at 6 p.m. to discuss the water well issues.
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — An Italian surgeon who made headlines in 2011 for carrying out the world’s first stem-cell windpipe transplants at Sweden’s leading hospital was given a conditional sentence Thursday for causing bodily harm to a patient. He was acquitted of two other charges.
Stem-cell scientist Dr. Paolo Macchiarini was once considered a leading figure in regenerative medicine and is credited with creating the world’s first windpipe partially made from a patient’s own stem cells.
He was alleged to have operated inappropriately on three people between 2011 and 2014. He denied any criminal wrongdoing.
All three patients later died, but Maccharini was not accused of killing them.
Macchiarini risked five years in prison if the Solna District Court had followed the prosecutor’s request.
“We have judged that these interventions have not taken place in accordance with science and proven experience. On the other hand, we believe that two of the interventions have nevertheless been regarded as justifiable, but not the third,” judge Björn Skaensberg said, cited by the Swedish public broadcaster SVT.
In December 2018, Sweden decided to reopen a previously discontinued investigation into the three cases. Additional written evidence was obtained, and more interviews were held with individuals in Sweden, Belgium, Britain, the United States and Spain.
Macchiarini was fired from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute in March 2016 for breaching medical ethics after being accused of falsifying his resume and misrepresenting his work. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/italian-surgeon-gets-conditional-sentence-in-sweden-case/ | 2022-06-16T22:16:41Z |
TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Fast-growing cyber insurance start-up BOXX Insurance today announced the launch of Virtual CISO (vCISO), an enhanced service that makes it easier and more affordable for small to mid-sized businesses (SMEs) to stay ahead of crippling cyber outages.
BOXX vCISO signals the development of BOXX as a 'first of its kind' cyber insurer for Canadian businesses that provides an all-in-one solution: advisory services, managed cyber security and cyber insurance.
Recent research reports the number of cyberattacks against SMEs in every industry jumped by at least 50% last year. Attacks targeting the healthcare and transportation sectors were the highest, rising by more than 125%. Incidents leveled against retail, manufacturing and professional services companies increased between 86% and 90%.
BOXX's newest service comes at a crucial time of unprecedented change and increasing digital dependency for SMEs that are also expected to meet higher security thresholds demanded by their enterprise clients, regulators and cyber insurers. "With cyber threats growing daily in both sophistication and frequency, many business owners and operators know there is a widening gap between what they have and the security horsepower their cyber insurer and enterprise clients require. We are here to fill that gap," said Neal Jardine, BOXX Global Cyber Risk Intelligence and Claims Director. "Their dilemma is where to go for help".
The BOXX vCISO service addresses this gap by providing business owners with the confidence they need to meet the increasing expectations from insurers, clients and regulators without the burden of expensive security hardware and personnel to manage it. The service is provided by a team of cyber security experts and risk management professionals with a deep history in cyber security, incident response and insurance claims.
BOXX appoints Jack Brooks as Head of BOXX Hackbusters
BOXX also announced the appointment of Jack Brooks as Head of BOXX Hackbusters. Brooks brings deep domain expertise, having formerly created the vCISO practice in a leading international MSSP and successively senior technology leadership roles in both public and private enterprises prior to this.
"By helping smaller firms close their cyber security gap, we are not only protecting the vitality of their business, we are protecting the communities they support. These are our customers – and your friends and neighbours – not some enormous, faceless enterprise, but the hundreds of thousands of businesses who are struggling to meet the daily onslaught of cyber-attacks," Jardine concludes.
About BOXX Insurance
BOXX Insurance Inc. helps businesses, individuals and families insure and defend against cyber threats. BOXX Insurance Inc. is privately-held with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. BOXX's vision is to help businesses, individuals and families stay ahead of, respond to and recover from cyber threats, putting their digital safety first. For further information, please visit www.boxxinsurance.com.
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WATCH: Amazon worker accused of forcing his way into woman’s house
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSOC) - An Amazon worker arrested after allegedly pushing his way into a woman’s home and locking the door behind him no longer delivers for the company, according to a statement.
A delivery person in an Amazon vest can be seen on video Monday walking up to a woman’s house in Charlotte, North Carolina, and ringing the doorbell. The man was later identified as 26-year-old Isaiah McCall, and Amazon confirmed he worked delivering packages for the company.
But in this case, McCall wasn’t carrying a package. When the homeowner answered the door, he asked if she had a package she wasn’t supposed to get. She said no and closed the door.
Video then shows McCall go around the side and peer back around toward the house. He came back to the door a few minutes later and asked again about a package.
The woman says McCall then pushed his way inside her home and locked the door. She panicked, but she wasn’t alone. Her dog, Conway, came to the rescue. She told Conway to sic McCall, and the dog lunged for him.
Obviously scared, the suspect fumbled and unlocked the door. The woman pushed him back out of her house and locked the door behind him.
Melvin McCoy lives next door. He didn’t hear any commotion but claims he saw McCall walking the neighborhood and following the victim.
“Why would you be so bold to do it in daylight?” McCoy said. “She walks her dog every day around the same time... and here he come, back behind her. So, basically, he targeted her, but he targeted the wrong one, though.”
Police say McCall led them on a chase that ended in Huntersville. He was found in the same clothes as seen in video from the victim, but he was longer wearing the Amazon vest. The victim says police took her to the scene to identify the suspect.
Authorities charged McCall with breaking and/or entering, eluding arrest and resisting an officer.
Amazon said in a statement that he no longer delivers for the company.
“The safety and security of our customers is our top priority, and we’re thankful the customer is safe. This incident does not represent the high standards we have for drivers who deliver our packages,” read the statement in part.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic vastly changed the way Americans spend money and now as they return to pre-pandemic behavior, they’re tripping up retailers again.
That dynamic has only been intensified in recent months as inflation jumps sharply, and the latest financial report from Target underscores the challenges.
Target reported Wednesday that its profit tumbled 52% compared with the same period last year in an environment of rising costs for things like fuel, and also a lightening quick return by consumers to more normalized spending. Purchases of big TVs and appliances that Americans loaded up on during the pandemic have faded, leaving Target with a bloated inventory that must be marked down to sell.
Target’s quarterly financial report comes a day after shares of rival Walmart tumbled about 17% for similar reasons after it posted quarterly results. Both companies missed profit expectations by a wide margin. Shares of Walmart fell another 8% Wednesday.
Shares of Target Corp. closed Wednesday down 25%, the biggest one-day sell-off since the Black Monday market crash of 1987.
What hasn’t changed is the willingness of Americans to spend, even with inflation hovering near four-decade highs. Target said that revenue rose 4% to $24.83 billon in its most recent quarter, which was a little better than expected.
Big box retailers became a lifeline during the pandemic with millions of people splurging on food to make at home, as well as big-ticket electronics. The spending on groceries continues to be strong, but those sales are lower margin compared with those luxuries for the home. Consumers are also spending more on things like luggage as they begin to travel again.
Yet even though consumer spending continues to be strong, costs are rising for major retailers.
“Things have changed significantly from even 13 weeks ago,” said CEO Brian Cornell. “We did not project, I did not project, the kind of significant increases we would see in freight and transportation costs.”
That is hitting the bottom line of companies that have prospered over the past two years.
Target reported Wednesday that first-quarter net income tumbled to $1.01 billion, or $2.16 per share, in the quarter that ended April 30. Per-share earnings adjusted for one time costs were $2.19, far from Wall Street projections of $3.07 a share expected by industry analysts polled by FactSet.
And there does not appear to be a way around rising costs in the immediate future.
Those freight costs will be $1 billion higher this year than Target had anticipated, it said Wednesday, but the company also said it will work hard not to pass through the price increases to customers.
The behavioral change among American consumers is broad and it has adversely affected companies that logged massive profits during the past two years.
Laura Veldkamp, a finance professor at Columbia University, says the constant “yo-yo of demand” has also contributed to pushing inflation higher because it has made it harder for businesses to plan.
As a result, a shifting mix of goods ends up in short supply, which pushes up their prices as demand unexpectedly jumps.
“This roller coaster ride that we’re on where everybody wants bicycles one day and then everybody wants to go out to a restaurant once we feel safe just has created such a chaos,” Veldkamp said. “This kind of volatility really does drive up the cost of doing business.”
Amazon reported its first quarterly loss since 2015 last month, stalled by a slowdown in pandemic-induced online shopping, in addition to a huge write-down of its investment in an electric-vehicle startup.
At Walmart, higher labor and fuel costs as well as higher inventory levels dragged down the company’s profits. Walmart said customers spent on food and other basic consumer goods, shifting away from discretionary items that had previously added to its bottom line.
That both Walmart and Target have pushed heavily into groceries is a plus with spending still heavy there, said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail.
Yet the same things that allowed Target to thrive in recent years, successfully stimulating impulse buys of discretionary goods, was a negative to start the year.
“As consumers become more cautious, the ‘Target effect’ of spending hundreds of dollars on a mission that originally involved picking up a tube of toothpaste could fade fast,” Saunders said.
That appeared to be the sentiment on Wall Street Wednesday, with Target’s shares sliding $53.67 to close at $161.61.
The last time Target shares fell so hard was on Oct. 19, 1987, one of the worst days in history for U.S. markets when the Dow fell more than 20%. However, Target shares then cost less than $4.
Other pandemic metrics are being upended.
Sales at Target stores open at least a year increased 3.4% during the latest quarter. It posted an 18% increase in the same quarter last year. Online sales increased 3.2%, following growth of 50.2%.
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MONTREAL, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, which ended on March 31, 2022. Lion reports its results in US dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
- Delivery of 84 vehicles, an increase of 60 vehicles, as compared to the 24 delivered in the same period last year.
- Revenue of $22.6 million, up $16.4 million as compared to $6.2 million in Q1 2021.
- Gross loss of $0.9 million, as compared to a gross loss of $1.8 million in Q1 2021.
- Net earnings of $2.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $16.1 million in Q1 2021. Net earnings for Q1 2022 include a $21.5 million gain related to non-cash decrease in the fair value of share warrant obligations and a $3.8 million charge related to non-cash share-based compensation, compared to a $5.2 million charge related to non-cash share-based compensation in Q1 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of negative $11.3 million, as compared to negative $5.9 million in Q1 2021, after mainly adjusting for certain non-cash items such as change in fair value of share warrant obligations and share-based compensation.
- Capital expenditures, which included expenditures related to the Joliet Facility and the Lion Campus, amounted to $34.9 million, up $33.8 million, as compared to $1.1 million in Q1 2021.
- Acquisition of intangible assets, which mainly consist of R&D activities, amounted to $15.0 million, up $8.5 million, as compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2021.
- As of March 31, 2022, Lion had $155.5 million in cash, and access to a committed revolving credit facility in the maximum principal amount of $200 million, as well as available support from the Canadian federal and Quebec governments of up to approximately C$100 million (amounting to approximately C$50 million each) in connection with the Lion Campus.
- More than 600 vehicles on the road, with over 10 million miles driven.
- Vehicle order book2 of 2,422 all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles as of May 3, 2022, consisting of 286 trucks and 2,136 buses, representing a combined total order value of approximately $600 million based on management's estimates.
- LionEnergy order book2 of 241 charging stations and related services as of May 3, 2022, representing a combined total order value of approximately $3.0 million.
- 12 Experience Centers in operation in the United States and Canada.
- Tenant improvement work as well as the installation of critical production and other equipment advancing at the new leased 900,000 sq-ft U.S. manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois (the "Joliet Facility"). Vehicle production expected to begin in the second half of 2022.
- Construction and development work for the battery manufacturing plant is advancing, including the installation of the prototype module production line at JR Automation's facilities in Troy, Michigan, the production of the first prototype pack, and the completion of the steel structure for the battery plant building in Mirabel. Production of battery packs and modules is expected to begin in the second half of 2022.
- Several new key partnerships announced with truck upfitters to provide new fully electrified refrigerated, dry freight and aluminum stake body options for the Lion6 zero-emission urban truck. The new partnerships include equipment upfit options from industry leaders Morgan Truck Body, Thermo King, Knapheide and CM Truck Beds.
- Launch of a new lightweight, aerodynamic, 100% electric heavy-duty truck on the Lion6 chassis, together with Transit Truck Bodies that is suited for last-mile urban delivery, that was developed under an upfitter partnership model.
- As of May 3, 2022, Lion had approximately 1,100 employees, of which over 300 were in its Engineering and R&D departments.
"We are pleased with our Q1 performance. Despite the ongoing challenges in the supply chain environment, we continued to experience improvements and achieved a record number of quarterly vehicle deliveries. We also sustained momentum in vehicle manufacturing and we expect that cadence of production, and therefore of deliveries, should gradually improve over the rest of the coming year," commented Marc Bedard, CEO – Founder of Lion. "As we celebrate our first year as a public company, we continue to build the foundations of our long-term growth and are excited to see that the movement towards electrification of transports continues to gain strong momentum, as demonstrated by unprecedented government funding packages announced in the U.S. and Canada over the past few months," concluded Marc Bedard.
Revenue
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, revenue amounted to $22.6 million, an increase of $16.4 million compared to three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in vehicle sales volume of 60 units, from 24 units (18 school buses and 6 trucks; 22 vehicles in Canada and 2 vehicles in the U.S.) for the three months ended March 31, 2021, to 84 units (72 school buses and 12 trucks; 80 vehicles in Canada and 4 vehicles in the U.S.) for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were impacted by continuing global supply chain challenges, which required the Company to delay the final assembly of certain vehicles and resulted in increased inventory levels. In addition, the school bus unit mix for the three months ended March 31, 2022, as well as discounted pricing on certain trucks that were sold in the context of new product launches, had a negative impact on average selling prices per unit. Revenues generated from sales of LionEnergy and aftermarket parts during the three months ended March 31, 2022 were also slightly lower than during the three months ended December 31, 2021.
Cost of Sales
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, cost of sales amounted to $23.6 million, representing an increase of $15.5 million, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased sales volumes and higher production levels, increased fixed manufacturing costs related to the ramp-up of production capacity for future quarters, and the impact of continuing global supply chain challenges.
Gross Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, gross loss decreased by $0.9 million to negative $0.9 million, compared to negative $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease included the positive gross profit impact of increased sales volumes, mainly offset by the impact of increased fixed manufacturing costs related to the ramp-up of production capacity for future quarters and the impact of continuing global supply chain challenges.
Administrative Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, administrative expenses (which included $2.8 million of non-cash share-based compensation) increased by $4.7 million from $6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, to $11.0 million. The increase was mainly due to an increase in expenses reflecting Lion's status as a public company, and the expansion of Lion's head office capabilities in anticipation of an expected increase in business activities. Administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022, also includes an expense of $0.9 million relating to the procurement of director and officer ("D&O") insurance on terms reflecting the public-company status of Lion, which is materially higher than the expense incurred in prior periods when the Company was a private company.
Selling Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, selling expenses (which included $1.0 million of non-cash share-based compensation) increased by $1.0 million, from $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, to $5.4 million. The increase was primarily due to Lion expanding its sales force in anticipation of the ramp-up of production capacity, and an increase in expenses as a result of the opening and operations of new Experience Centers.
Finance Costs
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, finance costs decreased by $2.7 million, from $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, to $1.2 million. The decrease was driven primarily by lower interest expense on long term debts, the non-recurrence of interest expense on convertible debt instruments and accretion expense on retractable common shares which were repaid on May 6, 2021, partially offset by an increase in interest costs related to lease liabilities.
Foreign Exchange Loss (Gain)
Foreign exchange gains and losses relate primarily to the revaluation of net monetary assets denominated in foreign currencies to the functional currencies of the related Lion entities. Foreign exchange loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was $0.9 million compared to a gain of $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, largely as a result of a strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar during the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Change in fair value of share warrant obligations
Change in fair value of share warrant obligations resulted in a gain of $21.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to a gain of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, and was related to the warrants issued to a specified customer in July 2020 and the public and private warrants issued as part of the closing of the Business Combination on May 6, 2021. The gain for the three months ended March 31, 2022 results mainly from the decrease in the market price of Lion equity as compared to the previous valuations.
Net Earnings (Loss)
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, net earnings were $2.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $16.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net earnings (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 was largely due to the gain related to the fair value of share warrant obligations, partially offset by higher administrative and selling expenses.
As of May 3, 2022, Lion had approximately 1,100 employees, of which over 300 were in its Engineering and R&D departments.
A conference call and webcast will be held on May 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
To participate in the conference call, dial (226) 828-7575 or (833) 950-0062 (toll free). An investor presentation and a live webcast of the conference call will also be available at www.thelionelectric.com under the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors" section. An archive of the event will be available for a period of time shortly after the conference call.
This release should be read together with our 2022 first quarter financial report, including the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A"), which will be filed by the Company with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and which will be available on our website at www.thelionelectric.com.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(Unaudited)
This press release makes reference to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-IFRS financial measure, as well as other performance metrics, including the Company's order book, which are defined below. These measures are not recognized measures under IFRS, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of the Company's results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial information reported under IFRS.
"Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as net earnings (loss) before finance costs, income tax expense or benefit, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for share-based compensation, changes in fair value of share warrant obligations, foreign exchange (gain) loss and transaction and other non-recurring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA is intended as a supplemental measure of performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, IFRS. Lion believes that the use of Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing Lion's financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-IFRS financial measures to investors. However, readers should be aware that when evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, Lion may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, Lion's presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that Lion's future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Lion's computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly entitled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion. Readers should review the reconciliation of net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA presented by the Company under section 13.0 of the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2022 entitled "Results of Operations - Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA."
This press release also makes reference to the Company's "order book" with respect to vehicles and charging stations. The Company's order book, expressed as a number of units or the amount of sales expected to be recognized in the future in respect of such number of units, is determined by management based on purchase orders that have been signed, orders that have been formally confirmed by clients or products in respect of which formal joint applications for governmental subsidies or economic incentives have been made by the applicable clients and the Company. The Company's order book refers to products that have not yet been delivered but which are reasonably expected by management to be delivered within a time period that can be reasonably established and includes, in the case of charging stations, services that have not been completed but which are reasonably expected by management to be completed in connection with the delivery of the product. When the Company's order book is expressed as an amount of sales, such amount has been determined by management based on the current specifications or requirements of the applicable order, assumes no changes to such specifications or requirements and, in cases where the pricing of a product or service may vary in the future, represents management's reasonable estimate of the prospective pricing as of the time such estimate is reported. The order book is intended as a supplemental measure of performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, IFRS or any other applicable securities legislation, and is neither disclosed in nor derived from the financial statements of the Company. Lion believes that the disclosure of its order book provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating the Company's performance and trends. Lion's computation of its order book may not be comparable to other similarly entitled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate their order book, order backlog, or order intake in the same fashion. In addition, Lion's presentation of such measure should not be construed as a representation by Lion that all of the vehicles and charging stations included in its order book will translate into actual sales. A portion of the vehicles or charging stations included in the Company's order book may be cancellable in certain circumstances within a certain period. In addition, the conversion of the Company's order book into actual deliveries and sales is subject to a number of risks. For instance, a customer may default on a purchase order that has become binding, and the Company may not be able to convert orders included in its order books into sales. The conversion of the Company's order book into actual deliveries and sales may also be impacted by changes in government subsidies and economic incentives. For example, the conditional purchase order from Student Transportation of Canada ("STC"), a subsidiary of Student Transportation of America ("STA"), announced in October 2021 for 1,000 all-electric LionC school buses, which would represent the Company's largest single purchase order to date, is dependent upon the satisfactory grant of non-repayable contributions to STC under Infrastructure Canada's Zero-Emission Transit Fund ("ZETF"), in respect of which the formal application filed by STC constitutes the first application made by a customer of Lion under the ZETF program. As a result, the Company's realization of its order book could be affected by variables beyond its control and may not be entirely realized. See section 3.0 of the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2022 entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and section 10.0 of the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2022 entitled "Order Book."
Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA and order book should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with IFRS. Lion compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on Lion's IFRS results and using Adjusted EBITDA and order book on a supplemental basis. Readers should not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Lion's business.
The following table reconciles net earnings (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
Lion will be holding its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") as a completely virtual meeting via live webcast on May 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The decision to hold a virtual meeting only was made in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to prioritize and support the well-being of Lion's shareholders, employees and other Meeting attendees.
All shareholders, regardless of their geographic location, will have an equal opportunity to participate at the virtual Meeting at https://web.lumiagm.com/442208210. To access the online Meeting platform, participants will need an Internet-connected device, such as laptops, computers, tablets or cellphones.
The Company's management information circular and notice of annual meeting of shareholders relating to the Meeting are available on Lion's website at www.thelionelectric.com under the "Events and Presentations" page of the "Investors" section, and have been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Lion's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "could," "plan," "project," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "target" or other similar expressions and any other statements that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's order book and the Company's ability to convert it into actual sales, the Company's long-term strategy and future growth, the Company's battery plant and innovation center project in Quebec and its U.S. manufacturing facility, and the expected launch of new models of electric vehicles. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of estimates and assumptions that Lion believes are reasonable when made, including that Lion will be able to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners, that Lion will continue to operate its business in the normal course, that Lion will be able to implement its growth strategy, that Lion will be able to successfully and timely complete the construction of its U.S. manufacturing facility and its Quebec battery plant and innovation center, that Lion will not suffer any further supply chain challenges or any material disruption in the supply of raw materials on competitive terms, that Lion will be able to maintain its competitive position, that Lion will continue to improve its operational, financial and other internal controls and systems to manage its growth and size, that its results of operations and financial condition will not be adversely affected, that Lion will be able to benefit, either directly or indirectly (including through its clients), from government subsidies and economic incentives in the future and that Lion will be able to secure additional funding through equity or debt financing on terms acceptable to Lion when required in the future. Such estimates and assumptions are made by Lion in light of the experience of management and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Lion believes that these risks and uncertainties include the following: any adverse changes in U.S. or Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political or legal conditions, including as consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of COVID-19 variants, as well as varying vaccination rates amongst different countries; any adverse effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, which is increasingly affecting economic and global financial markets and exacerbating ongoing economic challenges, including issues such as rising inflation and global supply-chain disruption; any inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute its vehicles at scale and meet its customers' business needs; any inability to ramp-up the production of Lion's products and meet project construction and other project timelines; any inability to reduce total cost of ownership of electric vehicles sold by Lion over time; the reliance on key management and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel; any inability to execute the Company's growth strategy; any unfavorable fluctuations and volatility in the price and availability of raw materials included in key components used to manufacture Lion's products; the reliance on key suppliers and any inability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials; labor shortages which may in the form of employee turnover, departures, and demands for higher wages which result in the Company having to operate at reduced capacity, lower production and deliveries, delayed growth plans, and could pose additional challenges related to employee compensation; any inability by Lion to meet user expectations related to, or other difficulties in providing, charging solutions to its customers; any inability to maintain the Company's competitive position; any inability to reduce its costs of supply over time; any inability to maintain and enhance the Company's reputation and brand; any significant product repair and/or replacement due to product warranty claims or product recalls; any failure of information technology systems or any cybersecurity and data privacy breaches or incidents; any event or circumstance resulting in the Company's inability to convert its order book into actual sales, including the reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives or the reduced need for such subsidies; any inability to secure adequate insurance coverage or a potential increase in insurance costs; natural disasters, epidemic or pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events such as civil unrest and acts of terrorism, the current military conflict between Russia and Ukraine or similar disruptions; and the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company from time to time.
These and other risks and uncertainties related to the businesses of Lion are described in greater detail in section 23.0 entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's annual MD&A for the fiscal year 2021. Many of these risks are beyond Lion's management's ability to control or predict. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained herein and the risk factors included in the Company's annual MD&A for the fiscal year 2021 and in other documents filed with the applicable Canadian regulatory securities authorities and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under applicable securities laws, Lion undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update, revise or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Capital is delighted to announce that Jay Clayton, Kevin Warsh, and Pratiti Raychoudhury are joining as advisors to support Web3 projects and founders.
Building companies and protocols in Web3 is incredibly challenging. Founders must create easy-to-use products on entirely new software platforms, navigate complex and nuanced regulatory questions, and understand the world's financial plumbing. Electric advisors are the world's leading experts in these areas and are available to help Electric Capital portfolio companies navigate these challenges.
Electric advisors are experts across product, engineering, research, design, legal, regulatory, finance, and economics. Web3 founders in the Electric community leverage this network to help solve their biggest strategic challenges.
By bringing together experts in product design, the global financial system, and regulation, Electric Capital founders are able to accelerate innovation and the adoption of Web3 tools.
Jay Clayton served as the 32nd Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission between 2017 and 2020, where he worked with the CFTC, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to address the classification and regulation of digital assets. His focus was on making public capital markets more accessible by recognizing and adapting to rapid changes in technology. Chairman Clayton is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School and the Carey School of Law at the University of Pennsylvania, and currently serves as Lead Independent Director of Apollo Global Management.
Chairman Clayton is a champion for responsible innovation that benefits investors and consumers, while safeguarding against fraud and manipulation. He is an active advocate for improving cybersecurity, highlighting the dangers of poor corporate security, the importance of resiliency, and the necessity of modernizing software infrastructure. His experience provides founders with invaluable expertise balancing rapid consumer innovation with necessary regulatory protections.
Kevin Warsh served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors between 2006 and 2011. As the central bank's point man during the global financial crisis, he was a key architect of the policy response that ultimately averted economic collapse. Governor Warsh previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Executive Secretary of the White House National Economic Council, and executive director at Morgan Stanley & Co. Currently, Warsh is the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and its Graduate School of Business. He is a partner of Stanley Druckenmiller at Duquesne Family Office LLC and a member of the board of directors of UPS, Inc.
Warsh is a leading monetary policy expert. He writes frequently on matters of economics and finance, especially the effects of macroeconomic forces on growth, productivity, and innovation. His service in the public and private sectors provides valuable insight on financial infrastructure, capital markets, trade and capital flows, and recent developments in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins.
Pratiti Raychoudhury is VP, Head of Research at Meta, leading teams across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, MetaQuest and more. She oversees an organization of over 1,200 researchers around the world and has held a number of leadership roles at Meta since joining in 2010. She was instrumental in helping navigate Facebook's existential move from Web to Mobile, and led the product strategy behind some of Facebook's most popular and utilized products including Timelines, Marketplace, Facebook Developer Platform and many others. Most recently she has been instrumental in shepherding Meta's research work on wellbeing and social issues.
Raychoudhury is deeply invested in how research informs product development and how the things built by Meta connect people around the world in inspiring ways. She is hyper focused on building products that address the diverse needs of our global world and ensuring her teams reflect the diverse perspectives and communities they serve.
Prior to joining Meta, Raychoudhury was the Director of Customer Insights at Yahoo!, as well as one of PayPal's first market researchers where she spent four years leading the Consumer Research team.
Electric Capital is one of the largest crypto-native, venture capital firms that invests globally. Electric recently announced $1 billion in fresh capital to invest in early-stage Web3 companies and protocols with investment sizes ranging from $1m to $50m. Electric is unique in its ability to provide founders with deep expertise in engineering, product design, token economic design, liquidity provisioning, on-chain governance support and cryptography because two-thirds of the Electric Capital team are engineers or product designers and over half of the team are former founders with successful exits. Electric Capital's investments include category leading companies such as Aven, Bitwise, Bitnomial, Certora, dYdX, Frax, Hashflow, Magic Eden, NEAR, Slingshot and more.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- William J. Pulte (1932-2018) left behind an empire of love for family, charity, and business. In the 100+ person Pulte family, the billionaire home builder left much of his institutional giving mandates to two of his fourteen children and his business plans to his grandson, William J. Pulte (b. 1988) who was brought into Pulte Homes during the Fortune 500 company's 2016 turnaround. These are the various roles that William J. Pulte (1932-2018) wished for the family to maximize its impact.
This coming October, select members of the extended Pulte family will be attending the dedication of The Peace Plaza at Notre Dame honoring the late patriarch of the family.
Both the William J. Pulte Trust and one of the extended family's charities, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation (PFCF), have broken new ground by getting into home developments and properties, acquiring employee(s) from New Urban Communities, a for-profit venture run by Kevin Rickard husband to Nancy Rickard, current head of PFCF.
William J. Pulte wished that his grandson, also William J. "Bill" Pulte, hold onto and implement his business vision. Bill Pulte will release his grandfather's vision for the homebuilding business this summer, "The Pulte Plan."
The Bill Pulte Foundation continues to award education scholarships to current and former Pulte Homes employees through its "Pulte Shares" program.
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The platform reveal arrives as Zippo rings in its 90th Anniversary
BRADFORD, Pa., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zippo Manufacturing Company, the world-renowned maker of the iconic windproof lighter and growing assortment of lifestyle and outdoor products, is unveiling a new global brand platform, "Live with Confidence," to support the brand's evolution. For 90 years, Zippo has been making reliable, rugged essentials that have a built-better-than-necessary quality. The brand's new positioning represents its longstanding commitment to fine craftsmanship and durability, giving individuals confidence in Zippo products so that they can have the freedom to do what they want, how they want.
"Live with Confidence" will come to life across Zippo's logo, packaging and marketing through a series of new films and imagery that showcases confident people using Zippo products, in ways ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary. Stories include an archer shooting flaming arrows with her feet; a mixologist lighting up cocktails with Zippo's signature lighter; a gamer using Zippo's hand warmer to keep her fingers loose; and even the real-life account of a veteran whose life was saved by a Zippo lighter.
"This new platform lights the path to where we're going while staying true to where we've been," said Lucas Johnson, Associate Vice President of Global Marketing at Zippo. "Live With Confidence is more than a tagline. It speaks directly to who we are as a company – built in the USA with pride by people confident in craftsmanship. It also embodies who our customers are and how they aspire to live."
The brand films were created by Ogilvy, directed by ROOS and produced by Greenpoint Pictures with photography by The Wade Brothers.
For more information about Zippo's new brand platform, please visit zippo.com.
Zippo has been a source of reliable and durable products for 90 years, giving its users the confidence to live their way, however they choose. Founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell, the brand first garnered global fame for its signature windproof lighter, which is still manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania. With the exception of improvements to the flint wheel and an ever-increasing number of designs and finishes, the product retains its classic form and functionality and is backed by the company's famous lifetime guarantee – "It works or we fix it free.™" Today, Zippo's diverse product line includes lighters, butane and electric lighter inserts, rechargeable candle lighters, utility lighters and a robust line of heat and flame accessories for outdoor enthusiasts. Zippo is available in over 180 countries and owns Bradford-based W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company, an American manufacturer of premium pocket knives and fixed blade designs; the Ronson family of brands, a producer of lighters, lighter accessories and fuel; and Wellsville, New York based Northern Lights Candles, a leading designer of luxury candles and artisan accessories. For more information, visit zippo.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ascent Solutions, a global leader in cybersecurity services, announced a strategic addition to their leadership team. Kim Irving will serve as the General Manager for the company's federal practice. Irving brings more than 25 years of experience driving rapid growth for small businesses, startups, and new ventures in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors.
"I believe our country's number one threat is cyber damage and espionage," JD Harris, Ascent CEO, said. "I'm so proud to continue supporting our country's mission of securing U.S. federal assets and strengthening the nation's security posture. Kim is an invaluable addition to our team. I'm excited to tap into her deep experience to protect our nation's digital assets against adversaries. Her talent in the federal space will increase our footprint and industry trajectory."
Irving ran several startup companies and raised both angel and venture capital funding. She has 17 years of experience serving on Executive Leadership Teams and Boards of Directors and has achieved rapid growth for multiple government IT contractors. Her federal contracting expertise and business development acumen will inform and launch Ascent's federal business expansion.
"I am thrilled to join an organization that shares my passion for the national security mission and protecting our nation against threat actors," said Kim Irving. "This passion, combined with a dedication to technical excellence, will allow Ascent Federal to deliver superior cyber services to government agencies. I am excited to help our federal customers implement Zero Trust Architecture and achieve regulatory compliance."
Irving specializes in supporting the national security mission and DoD, DHS, and IC customers. She brings a wealth of knowledge regarding customer needs and environments, having supported AF Cyber, AR Cyber, MARFORCYBER, USCYBERCOM, and every component of DHS.
Ascent Federal combines infrastructure and managed services to continuously protect networks, systems, and data. We offer a comprehensive suite of cyber services, enabling federal agencies to mature their security postures while leveraging previous software and infrastructure investments. To learn more about how Ascent Federal can help you secure your enterprise, visit www.ascentfederal.com.
Addalai Bouchoc, Content Specialist Ascent Solutions
addalai.bouchoc@meetascent.com
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Cabaletta Bio, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CABA 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) Cabaletta common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about October 24, 2019; and/or (b) Cabaletta securities between October 24, 2019 and December 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) top-line data of the Phase 1 Clinical Trial indicated that Cabaletta's lead product candidate, DSG3-CAART, had, among other things, worsened certain participants' disease activity scores and necessitated additional systemic medication to improve disease activity after DSG3-CAART infusion; (ii) accordingly, DSG3-CAART was not as effective as the Company had represented to investors; (iii) therefore, the Company had overstated DSG3-CAART's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: April 29, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/cabaletta-bio-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=25849&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CABA 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 April 29, 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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MOULTRIE, Ga., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly 10 years as an emergency room physician, Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, President and CEO of PCOM, knew he had to make a career change for his mental health.
"Part of the reason I'm at PCOM is because I burned out as an emergency room physician," he said. "I got to the point where I dreaded going to work. I dreaded seeing patients, and I didn't want to go to the ER. Between shift work, loss of control and pressure, it just became too much. I am a living example of experiencing a career burnout in emergency medicine."
Coined in the 1970s, burnout–a psychopathological syndrome–is used to describe the consequences of severe stress and high ideals in "helping" careers. In 2019 the World Health Organization officially classified burnout as a medical diagnosis.
Medical professionals fall under that "helping" category with 60-70% of medical students saying they experience burnout during their education.
Jason Walker, PhD, associate professor of physiology at PCOM South Georgia, has seen first-hand the effect of burnout in medical students during his time as a professor and as a researcher on the topic.
According to Dr. Walker, medical students, especially those from underrepresented communities, face an overwhelming amount of pressure and expectations from themselves, families and communities who want to see them succeed. An additional pressure point comes from the student debt, which averages around $300,000. He added that COVID-19 exponentially increased burnout due to the lack of group settings and in-person socialization.
Symptoms of burnout include lack of motivation, emotional detachment, withdrawal and feelings of hopelessness along with mental and physical exhaustion. Dr. Walker said he's personally seen an increase in burnout in medical students, which can easily lead to depression.
He said its crucial for someone experiencing burnout is to see a counselor. Then, take time to meditate, engage in physical activity and take a break from studying.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) extended its commitment to the Southeast by establishing PCOM South Georgia, an additional teaching location in Moultrie, Georgia. PCOM South Georgia offers both a full, four-year medical program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree.
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Which Goku figures are best?
If you love Dragon Ball Z or know someone who does, chances are you’re familiar with Goku. This wildly popular character is often considered one of the most influential people in the history of anime.
Buying a Goku figure is a great way to showcase your love for the famous anime character, and there are plenty of excellent ones out there. For example, the Bandai S.H. Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku features a stunning, well-crafted design that fans of all ages will love.
What to know before you buy a Goku figure
Who is Goku?
Goku, also known as Kakarot, is a Saiyan from the Dragon Ball Z series. He was sent from Planet Vegeta to Earth as a baby to escape his home planet’s destruction at the hands of the evil Frieza. Upon arriving on Earth, Goku is adopted by an older man named Gohan. As a child, Goku begins traveling with a young woman named Bulma to find the Dragon Balls, i.e. mythical items that allow the holder to summon a dragon that grants a single wish.
Goku is the main protagonist of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super and the many Dragon Ball spinoff movies.
Is Dragon Ball Z appropriate for children?
Most parents agree that Dragon Ball Z, as well as its spinoff series, are appropriate for children 10 and older, although many feel it is suitable for children 7 and older. However, some parents don’t like their children watching these shows because of the intense emphasis on violence. Still, even though the show features fighting and several character’s deaths, there is virtually no gore in the series.
Another concern for some parents is the character Master Roshi, who is a devious older man that spends most of his time hitting on younger women. If you’re considering whether or not you should let your child watch Dragon Ball Z, it may be a good idea to watch the first few episodes or some clips online to see how you feel about the violence and Master Roshi’s antics.
Types of Goku figures
- Posable action figures: Posable toys tend to be the most popular among younger children, as they allow them to act out their favorite scenes from the anime and engage in pretend play.
- Collectible statues: Collectible statues are popular among adults and older kids who intend to use the items as display pieces. Collectible statues are often more expensive than posable action figures but usually feature more detailed paint jobs and sculpting.
- Model building kits: Model building kits can be popular among kids of most ages and adults. These kits allow you to build your favorite hero from scratch using pre-sculpted pieces.
What to look for in a quality Goku figure
Quality molding and paint
When buying a Goku action figure, it’s essential to consider the figure’s paint job and molding. Molding is the process by which the figure is created, and if it isn’t done correctly, the toy will not look like Goku does in the show. Some cheaper toys may even have flow lines, which are small wavy lines in the figure that distort its coloring.
The paint job is another important aspect of a quality Goku figure. You’ll want a toy with paint properly applied to the correct parts of the figure. For example, Goku’s shirt is orange, but a low-quality Goku figure may have shoulders or boots that are partially orange due to a poor paint job.
Durable design
If you’re shopping for a posable action figure, you’ll want one that can withstand a child playing with it. Some toys are designed with hands and heads that are interchangeable — in these cases, those pieces may occasionally pop off, but this is an intended feature. On the other hand, some toys are not designed to come apart, and in these cases, you must get a toy that is sturdy enough not to break.
Your favorite version of Goku
Goku has undergone several transformations in the show’s history. When shopping for a Goku figure, it’s essential to consider which version of Goku is your favorite. If you’re buying for someone else, you can’t go wrong with Super Saiyan or Super Saiyan God mode figures.
How much you can expect to spend on a Goku figure
Many Goku toys will cost you around $20-$25, whereas some high-end statues may run you $60 or more.
Goku Figure FAQ
Can you get toy versions of other Dragon Ball Z characters?
A. Yes, there is a wide range of Dragon Ball Z figures available.
How big are Goku toys?
A. There is a wide range of sizes available. Some toys are as small as 3 inches tall, while others are 7 inches or more.
What’s the best Goku figure to buy?
Top Goku figure
Bandai S.H. Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku
What you need to know: Buyers are amazed by how well-built and detailed this 6-inch action figure is.
What you’ll love: This figure has posable arms and legs but is compatible with the Tamashii Nations stand, making it ideal for pretend-play and display. The Bandai S.H. Figuarts Super Saiyan God Goku Figure features several different hands and facial expressions.
What you should consider: This figure is a little on the pricey side but only includes Goku’s blue hair Super Saiyan Mode.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Goku figure for the money
Dragon Ball Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Version 2
What you need to know: This affordable Goku figure has posable limbs and interchangeable hands.
What you’ll love: This version of Goku features tweaks to the posable limbs that allow for a broader range of poses than previous versions of the toy. You won’t likely find a better paint job for the price.
What you should consider: Although the limbs are highly posable, some users had issues with them breaking after extended use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
DBZ Action Figure GK Goku Statue
What you need to know: This small statue features a young, injured Goku admiring a Dragon Ball.
What you’ll love: The affordable GK Goku Statue makes a great display piece. The design quality is excellent for the price, and the small size makes it easy to display if you don’t have much space.
What you should consider: This toy includes the three-star Dragon Ball instead of the four-star ball that’s pictured. The Dragon Ball isn’t attached to Goku’s hand.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLXT), a plant-based synthetic biology company, today announced that Michael A. Carr, Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Koschak, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference taking place August 8-11, 2022.
The presentation details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022
Presentation Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Webcast: https://wsw.com/webcast/canaccord76/clxt/2481993
A webcast of the presentation will be available for viewing and replay on the Investors section of Calyxt's website at www.calyxt.com.
Management is also available for 1:1 meetings during the conference. Conference attendees should reach out to the event organizers or investors@calyxt.com to schedule.
About Calyxt:
Calyxt (Nasdaq: CLXT) is a plant-based synthetic biology company. The Company leverages its proprietary PlantSpring™ technology platform to engineer plant metabolism to produce innovative high value plant-based chemistries for use in customers' materials and products. As plant-based solutions, the Company's synthetic biology products can be used in helping customers meet their sustainability targets and financial goals. Calyxt's diversified offerings are primarily delivered through its proprietary BioFactory™ production system. For more information, visit www.calyxt.com.
PlantSpring, BioFactory, Plant Cell Matrix™, and the Calyxt logo are trademarks of Calyxt, Inc. Any other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — According to the retail software company Datasembly, Texas is being hit particularly hard with 52 percent of baby formula out of stock as of May 8.
The formula shortage is affecting low-income mothers struggling to find and pay for baby food and formulas covered by the state’s WIC program.
Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville Pediatrician Dr. Asim Zamir said the reason for a variety of formulas is to help infants with allergies or digestive problems such as colic and constipation.
According to Dr. Zamir, formulas are also meant to help mothers who are unable to breastfeed.
As mothers search for alternatives to baby formula, Dr. Zamir said the only alternative for an infant is breast milk.
However, he would like to remind mothers that four to six-month-old babies can be introduced to baby food.
“The best time to start the table food, which is the cereals, Gerber is the most common name,” said Dr. Zamir. “By that time the muscles in the mouth, in the tongue, in our throat or airway are developed enough to protect and swallow the food properly into the digestive system.”
As for regular milk, Dr. Zamir said it is recommended for children who are one year old.
Dr. Zamir said WIC is a great resource for parents to receive the proper nutrition until their child turns two years old.
The program also provides resources for mothers during pregnancy and prenatal care.
“They have a lactation specialist who counsels parents and gives guidelines on what to be on the lookout for, especially for those mothers who are having trouble breastfeeding.”
If you are interested in learning more about WIC, you can contact them at 1-800-889-5595 or through their website. | https://cw33.com/news/pediatrician-shares-tips-on-baby-food-alternatives/ | 2022-06-07T18:53:43Z |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), today announced that it has delivered a Regulation SHO notification to its information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Commented Creatd's founder and executive chairman, Jeremy Frommer, "In order to ensure a fair and orderly process, we have notified D.F. King that we expect them to notify the clearing firms and DTC whose clients are long CRTD and CRTDW of the Record Date for the rights offering. We have also asked them to notify all of the clearing firms and DTC whose clients may be short CRTD and CRTDW of this information, and advised them of their clients' ongoing obligation to comply with Regulation SHO. This regulation established the "locate" and "close-out" requirements aimed at curtailing naked short selling and other practices. Naked shorting takes place when investors sell short shares that they do not possess and have not confirmed their ability to possess. Having been in the financial services industry for over two decades, I am well aware of how to vigorously pursue those individuals who violate these obligations so as to ensure, by all means at our disposal, that our shareholders are protected from any possible nefarious behavior."
For further information about the Company's $40MM Rights Offering, please refer to: https://creatd.com/presentation.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company with a mission to provide economic opportunities to creators and brands by multiplying the impact of platforms, people, and technology. The Company has four main business segments, or 'pillars': Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios. Each pillar is characterized by a distinct revenue model, while operating on a shared-services structure and proprietary data collected from our multiple technology platforms. Creatd's pillars work together to create a flywheel effect, supporting our core vision of creating a viable and safe ecosystem for all stakeholders in the creator economy.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: EXR) announced today it will release financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 to discuss its financial results. Hosting the call will be Extra Space Storage's CEO, Joe Margolis. Joining him will be Scott Stubbs, Executive Vice President and CFO.
During the conference call, company officers will review operating performance, discuss recent events, and conduct a question-and-answer period. The question-and-answer period will be limited to registered financial analysts. All other participants will have listen-only capability.
The playback can be accessed beginning on May 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET through May 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The conference call will also be available on the Company's website under Investor Relations at www.extraspace.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will also be available for 30 days on the Company's website.
Full Text of the Earnings Report and Supplemental Data
The full text of the earnings report and supplemental data will be available at the Company's website at http://ir.extraspace.com immediately following the earnings release to the wire services after the market close on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
For those without Internet access, the earnings release will be available by mail or fax, on request. To receive a copy, please call Extra Space Storage Investor Relations at (801) 365-1759.
About Extra Space Storage Inc.
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, and a member of the S&P 500. As of December 31, 2021, the Company owned and/or operated 2,096 self-storage properties, which comprise approximately 1.5 million units and approximately 160.9 million square feet of rentable storage space offering customers conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. The Company is the second largest owner and/or operator of self-storage properties in the United States and is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.extraspace.com.
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Local leaders discuss moving forward with Blue Oval City
U.S. Congressman David Kustoff held a panel discussion on Wednesday with leaders from the state and locally involved with the process of transforming the Memphis Area Regional Megasite into Blue Oval City and bring Ford Motor Company and SK Innovations with it.
Along with Kustoff, who represents District 8 in the U.S. House of Representatives, Brooxie Carlton from the Tennessee Economic and Community Development, Clay Bright, the coordinator of the megasite, Charles Wood, vice-president of the Chattanooga Area Chamber and Mark Herbison, president of HTL Advantage.
They met with local government and economic leaders to discuss needs across rural West Tennessee among counties and small towns, what to expect and what they can expect to happen.
“Ford plans to be hiring employees by 2024 and begin operation in 2025, and it sounds like it’s really far off but it’s not,” Kustoff said.
Wood was there to give perspective from when Chattanooga secured the Volkswagen plant that moved to the area about a decade ago.
“That first year after the initial announcement felt like there wasn’t anything going on even though everybody was excited about it,” Wood said. “We were very much in ‘hurry up and wait’ mode.
“But once you get through that initial first stage when the planning happens and then when things actually begin to happen, then it comes at you quickly.”
Herbison discussed whether or not the area is adequately preparing itself for the workforce and labor that is coming to West Tennessee to construct the plants and to maintain the work going on in them once they’re built.
“Everyone is figuring out what they need, and a lot of that is based on what Ford needs as well,” Herbison said. “And I’ve been involved in other projects where a big company comes in and announces they’re coming to an area and then you may not hear from them again until they’re built and begin operation.
“Ford isn’t working like that with this project. They are very much already looking to become a part of the community in Haywood County as well as Tipton and Lauderdale counties and the surrounding area. And the communication from their end on that is beneficial too.”
Kustoff said planning and coordination among everyone involved in the process will be crucial to the success of bringing Blue Oval City to the region and maximizing the opportunity rural West Tennessee has.
“Ford Motor Company’s investment in the Megasite will bring in thousands of jobs and will reshape West Tennessee’s economy for generations to come. Residential and commercial real-estate development will increase as retail stores, restaurants, medical facilities, and other businesses move in to meet a rise in demand,” Kustoff said. “Today’s meeting was to ensure that as West Tennessee’s economy grows, our local leaders can communicate and work together to promote smart growth and responsible development in our region. I appreciate everyone joining me this morning, and I look forward to continuing these important conversations.”
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ISTANBUL, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as "Hepsiburada" or the "Company"), updates the market on recent regulatory changes in Turkey.
In its most recent annual report on Form 20-F (the "Form 20-F") filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2022, the Company informed its shareholders of potential amendments to the E-commerce Law and the anticipated impact that approval of such amendments could have on Hepsiburada's business and the industry as a whole. See risk factor "Internet and e-commerce regulation in Turkey is recent and is subject to further development" on page 38 of the Form 20-F. On July 1, 2022, the Turkish Parliament approved an amendment to the Law on Regulation of E-Commerce (Law No.6563) (as amended, the "E-commerce Law") with the aim of preventing unfair competition, a harmful competitive environment and monopolistic commercial practices in the Turkish e-commerce market. The amendments were ratified by the President and announced on the Official Gazette on July 7, 2022, available on https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/07.07.2022.
Hepsiburada believes that the E-commerce Law is an important milestone for the Turkish e-commerce industry intending to facilitate a more transparent, healthy and fair e-commerce market as well as to prevent the formation of dominant positions in this market.
The provisions of the amendments include, but are not limited to:
- limits on the total amount of advertising and marketing expenditures and customer discounts with the goal to prevent e-commerce platforms from gaining an asymmetric market share through excessive discounts and excessive marketing by using disproportionate economic power. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2023;
- restrictions on e-commerce companies with an annual Net Transaction Value, (as defined in the E-commerce Law) over a certain threshold (initially and indicatively set at TRY60 billion for the year 2022, which is subject to adjustment annually based on the aggregate Net Transaction Value generated in the Turkish e-commerce market for the prior calendar year) from engaging in certain business operations, such as payments and financial services. The restrictions also limit specified listing activities within its platform and the provision of last-mile delivery services to third parties. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2024;
- banning the sale of private label products for all e-commerce companies. This provision goes into effect January 1, 2024; and
- a new obligation for e-commerce businesses operating in Turkey to obtain, and annually renew, an e-commerce license upon payment of a license fee if such businesses exceed certain Net Transaction Value and annual order volume thresholds defined in the E-Commerce Law. The effective license fee will be calculated based on a graduated rate of a company's Net Transaction Value derived from within Turkey for the prior calendar year, such that the effective license fee applied would be the sum of progressively higher proportions of the e-commerce company's Net Transaction Value exceeding the thresholds specified in the E-commerce Law. The applicable marginal rates range from 0.03% of annual Net Transaction Value on the portion of Net Transaction Value between the lowest thresholds (initially set at indicative thresholds of TRY10 billion and TRY20 billion for 2022), to 25% of annual Net Transaction Value on the portion of Net Transaction Value above the highest threshold (initially set at an indicative threshold of TRY65 billion for 2022). This provision goes into effect January 1, 2025.
In addition to the new provisions summarized above, the amendments redesigned the commercial terms in the commercial agreements with merchants, merchant data access and portability, the use of data obtained from customers and merchants, the payment terms to the merchants as such payments shall be made in full within five working days from the date the order reaches the buyer as well as non-compliance penalty amounts with a view to prevent unfair commercial practices. These provisions go into effect January 1, 2023. The new amendments also introduced an annual reporting obligation to monitor companies' compliance with the amended provisions of the E-Commerce Law.
Hepsiburada is currently assessing the operational and financial impact the implementation of these new amendments will have on the Company. However, based on Hepsiburada's initial review of the E-commerce Law, the Company anticipates that these amendments will create a more favorable operating environment over time, driven by, among other things, normalizing of marketing expenditures and customer discounts. Further, Hepsiburada does not expect that the new amendments will restrict its key strategic initiatives such as payments, financial services and last-mile delivery services. Hepsiburada is confident that it is well-positioned to benefit from the potential changes in the market dynamics as a result of this legislation which are expected to ensure a level playing field.
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Turkey, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 82.9 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Turkey. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' programme, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Turkey to date.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Safe Harbor provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements regarding (a) the anticipated timing for the implementation of the amendments to the E-commerce Law; (b) the Company's expectations regarding its current and future Net Transaction Values and related thresholds under the E-commerce Law; (c) the potential impact of the E-commerce Law on the competitive landscape in the e-commerce industry in which the Company operates; and (d) the Company's anticipated liability for licensing fees. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may", "could", "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets", "likely to", "forecasts" and similar statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations. However, it is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors and circumstances that may cause Hepsiburada's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from its expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including other developments in Hepsiburada's business or legislative or regulatory developments. We caution you therefore against relying on these forward-looking statements, and we qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. For a discussion of additional factors that may affect the outcome of such forward looking statements, see our 2021 annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Form 20-F (File No.001-40553), and in particular the "Risk Factors" section, as well as the other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC by the Company from time to time. Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC at www.sec.gov, or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at https://investors.hepsiburada.com. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to the Company, and the Company and its authorized representatives assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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BALTIMORE, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced that Ruchika Talwar, MD, has been named the 2022-2023 H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellow. This fellowship is designed to prepare and educate urology residents and fellows in the legislative aspects of health policy.
As the AUA's Holtgrewe Fellow, Dr. Talwar will complete a four-week fellowship with a legislative office in Washington, DC, and participate in major AUA advocacy initiatives, including the Annual Urology Advocacy Summit and meetings of the AUA's Public Policy Council and Legislative Affairs Committee. She will also attend the Brandeis University Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy & Management.
"After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the H. Logan Holtgrewe Legislative Fellowship returns with a fellow who embodies the passion and knowledge necessary to advance change in the healthcare space," said Eugene Rhee, MD, chair of the AUA Public Policy Council. "Dr. Talwar brings a deep understanding of the complex health policy landscape that urology faces. She has been a staunch advocate for the AUA and its legislative priorities dating back to her days in medical school and through her residency, making her a wonderful choice for the 2022-2023 Holtgrewe Fellow."
Dr. Talwar is a urologic surgery resident at the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Medicine Health System in Philadelphia. She received her medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School and holds a bachelor's degree in biology and legal studies from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Talwar currently serves as the chair-elect of the American Urological Association's Resident and Fellow Committee. In addition, Dr. Talwar serves as the AUA's representative to the Resident & Fellow Section at the American Medical Association House of Delegates. Previously, she served as a Board of Trustees member for the Medical Society of New Jersey.
The Holtgrewe Fellowship program was established in recognition of Dr. H. Logan Holtgrewe, former AUA president and past chairman of the AUA's Health Policy Council. The Holtgrewe Fellowship is open to all AUA residents in their research year, fellows and first-year post-graduates. Learn more about the Holtgrewe Fellowship.
About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.
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TOKYO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team will hold the FC Barcelona Official Campaign starting Friday, September 9th. During the campaign period, new players Tsubasa Ozora, Rivaul, Gordoba Gonzales, and Pedro Fonseca will debut wearing FC Barcelona official kits. See the original press release (https://www.klab.com/en/press/) for more information.
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Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
Supported OSes: Android™ 4.4+, iOS 10.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+
Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game
Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)
Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishop Lifting Products, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, announced today the completed acquisition of All-Lifts, Inc., headquartered in Albany, New York. All-Lifts was founded in 1966 and has been owned and operated by the Dewey family since 1978. Since then, the company has grown into a leading fabricator of wire rope slings, synthetic slings, alloy chain slings, and below-the-hook lifting devices. Following the closing, Brian Dewey will assume a leadership role at Bishop Lifting Products.
All-Lifts marks Bishop's eighth acquisition since 2012 as part of Bishop's ongoing strategy to build the company into the country's leading provider of lifting products and services. Through scale and an expanding geographic footprint, Bishop will be able to deliver even greater service and lifting solutions to customers. Including All-Lifts, Bishop has 26 locations across the country offering a full line of lifting products and services. All-Lifts will continue to operate with its full workforce.
"We're excited about our first acquisition with our new partner Altamont Capital and to continue our successful strategy of building Bishop through acquisitions and sound business strategies," said Harold King, President of Bishop Lifting Products. "All-Lifts has a rich history as a family-owned and -operated business and we are proud to welcome Brian Dewey into the Bishop Lifting family, working with him to continue his family's legacy and leaning on him and his team to help fuel the growth of our combined platform. All-Lifts will be a great addition to our footprint in New York and the Northeast as we continue to build out our national footprint and continue our focus on high quality products and customer service."
"All-Lifts is a family business at its core and we are excited to join Bishop to continue the work we've been doing for decades," said Brian Dewey of All-Lifts and newly appointed Northeast Regional Vice President for Bishop Lifting. "Bishop is a great home for All-Lifts and we are confident that they will be a great steward of our family's legacy. We will be even stronger as part of the Bishop team and look forward to accessing their national reach and broad set of products and services to better serve our current customers and add new customers."
Founded in 1984, Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. (BLP) is one of the largest providers of wire rope, slings, rigging, and related products in the United States. Bishop's dedicated employees help leading companies across all industries solve their lifting and industrial needs. With over 25 branches located strategically across the country, customers have the advantage of accessing Bishop's large breadth of products from any location. In addition to Bishop, the BLP family of brands includes Delta Rigging and Tools, Morgan City Rentals, Matex, Woods Logging, American Wire Rope and Sling, Western Sling, and Louisiana Crane.
Altamont Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area with more than $4.5 billion of assets under management. Altamont is focused on investing in middle market businesses where it can partner with leading management teams to help its portfolio companies reach their full potential.
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Arizona death-row prisoner won’t be executed in gas chamber
Published: Apr. 29, 2022 at 2:24 PM CDT
PHOENIX (AP) — A prisoner scheduled to be executed in what would be Arizona’s first use of the death penalty in nearly eight years won’t be put to death in the gas chamber.
Clarence Dixon declined to pick a method of execution when officials asked if he wanted to die by lethal injection or the gas chamber.
That means he will be executed by lethal injection, the default execution method.
Dixon is scheduled to be executed May 11 for the 1978 murder of college student Deana Bowdoin.
The last lethal gas execution in the U.S. was carried out in Arizona in 1999. Arizona refurbished its gas chamber in 2020.
Arizona has 113 prisoners on death row.
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FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks, today launched a comprehensive suite of optical connectivity solutions to empower India's 5G readiness. With recently held spectrum auctions, India is at a key point in its 5G connectivity and is expected to have ~200mn 5G subscribers by 2025. The industry requires state-of-the-art optical products that can make 5G deployment quick, easy and cost-effective.
For the past couple of years, STL has been gearing up for India's 5G revolution. The company is breaking new grounds in 5G technology with homegrown optical connectivity solutions. Continuing the momentum, STL announced a suite of compatible optical connectivity products to boost India's 5G readiness, comprising a range of optical fibre and cables and interconnect solutions. These include:
- Stellar fibre- G.657.A2 macro-bend insensitive fibre. It is compatible with legacy 4G and optical metro networks comprising G.657.A1 and G.652D.
- Celesta Intelligently Bonded Ribbon Cable combined with Compact Optical Ribbon Closure (CORC) - A high-density optical fibre cable with up to 6912 fibres. This supports faster, easier and cost-optimised network deployments by offering high capacity and better duct space utilisation.
- Micromodule cable with Micro-Optical Demarcation Closure - Highly compact closure optimised for urban deployment. It offers fast, efficient and tool-free installation for both aerial and underground fibre build-outs.
- Preconnectorised drop cabling solutions - A solution for indoor and outdoor small-cell connectivity; this pre-connectorized solution offers significant time savings during 5G infrastructure build-outs, reducing deployment complexity and the need for specialized labour
These optical solutions will enable four core benefits for network creators - scalable and agile operations, faster time-to-market, lower TCO and greener networks.
To increase capabilities in 5G-suited optical products, STL is also taking the following initiatives:
- Enhancing fibre and cable production capacity - 5G will require large-scale OFC deployment. Anticipating this demand, STL has been ramping up its capacities over the past few quarters. It is planning to raise the production capacity of optical fibre to 50 mn fkm this year and will increase cable capacity to 42 mn fkm in FY23.
- Manufacturing a new suite of pre-connectorized solutions with a state-of-the-art facility - STL's optical interconnect facility in Dadra, India, tackles all field-related complexities and devises integrated solutions for the same.
- Devising deployment methodology with LEAD 360o - A hyperscale network deployment solution for faster and more efficient 5G-led fibre rollouts.
- Developing skilled talent pool - STL has been training more than 1,00,000 professionals on 5G technology through STL Academy. It has recently signed a MoU with NASSCOM to increase the number of certified professionals in India ~10X by 2024.
Launching these solutions, Paul Atkinson, CEO, Optical Networking Business, STL, said: "We believe our optical solutions will make India accelerate towards 5G connectivity. We will continue to build innovative, cost-effective products to enable accelerated network rollouts for a seamless user experience and empower digital transformation at scale, connecting billions."
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STL is one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks providing All-in 5G solutions. Our capabilities across optical networking, services, software, and wireless connectivity place us amongst the top optical players in the world. These capabilities are built on converged architectures helping telcos, cloud companies, citizen networks, and large enterprises deliver next-gen experiences to their customers. STL collaborates with service providers globally in achieving a green and sustainable digital future in alignment with UN SDG goals. STL has a global presence in India, Italy, the UK, the US, China, and Brazil. Read more, Contact us.
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Joe Davis is no stranger to succeeding legendary baseball voices.
In 2017, he took over from Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully on Los Angeles Dodgers telecasts. He’s since emerged as one of the top broadcasters in the game.
Davis will be tasked with succeeding another major name. On Friday, Davis was named Fox Sports’ lead baseball play-by-play announcer.
Davis takes over for Joe Buck, who left Fox for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” Buck was Fox’s lead baseball announcer since the network started televising games in 1996, calling 24 World Series and 22 All-Star Games.
When it comes to his new position with Fox, Davis said he would take the same approach he did with the Dodgers — he is following Buck, rather than replacing him.
“I’m going to try to be myself,” Davis said. “I think Joe’s the greatest of this generation. He is the guy that I grew up listening to. I think back to watching the World Series when Fox got it in 1996, I was eight or nine years old at that point, and already I knew what I wanted to do. And there was Joe doing the job that I dreamed of one day doing. So you know, it’s heady stuff for me.
“Because of the person that was in the chair before me, that’s part of what makes the job so special. That’s part of what makes it such a great responsibility.”
Davis’ debut as Fox’s top voice will be May 28. He is already used to working with analysts John Smoltz and reporters Tom Verducci and Ken Rosenthal after doing some games with them last season after Buck cut back on regular-season games. Davis also called the final game of the 2020 National League Championship Series with Smoltz.
The 34-year old Davis joined Fox Sports in 2014 to call baseball, college football and college basketball. He previously worked at ESPN for two years. He called the 2013 Poinsettia Bowl, becoming the youngest person to ever announce a bowl game for ESPN at 25.
Brad Zager, the President of Production/Operations and Executive Producer of Fox Sports, certainly wasn’t expecting to name a new baseball announcer two months ago, but unprecedented movement among top announcers has allowed Davis a chance to move into the lead role.
“We felt extremely confident in a very short amount of time once the reality set in that Joe Buck was leaving that we’ve had the right guy in house being groomed for this for a while now,” Zager said. “Joe Davis had those opportunities the last few years to fill in on big events, and he’s nailed it. He’s proven to Dodger fans on a daily basis how good of a baseball broadcaster he is. We know he’s ready.”
Davis said he tried not to get caught up in all the rumors about Buck leaving until early March when it became a reality. Zager told Davis during the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament that he would become only the second lead voice in Fox baseball history.
Besides his duties on Fox, Davis will continue to do Dodgers games on SportsNet LA. This year’s All-Star Game will be at Dodger Stadium on July 19.
“The World Series is obviously this dream come true. But then you start thinking about the other stuff like the All-Star Game and the Field of Dreams game. I’m pinching myself about those things, too,” Davis said. “I daydream a little bit about the All-Star Game and the introductions and the guys lining up along the baselines and getting to introduce them. I’m gonna have so many pinch me moments this year and the years to come.”
As for the other opening Buck and Troy Aikman created at Fox, Zager said discussions continue about the new lead NFL team. Kevin Burkhardt is expected to take over the play-by-play role.
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HARTFORD, Conn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (formerly known as Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund) (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, while seeking to provide downside protection against capital loss. The Fund normally invests at least 50% of total managed assets in convertibles. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
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An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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The Grammys are happening this Sunday -- a little later than usual -- but happening nonetheless!
Pushed from January due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the 64th Grammys are set in Las Vegas this year. Expect performances from Gen Z stars and nominees Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo and perennial winnerBillie Eilish, as well as appearances from Silk Sonic (that's Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak's group), John Legend and Carrie Underwood.
Here's how to watch "music's biggest night."
What: The Grammys
When: April 3, 8 p.m. ET
Where: CBS/Paramount+/most live TV services
If you have cable
It's simple -- turn on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. (Sorry, red carpet fans -- looks like "60 Minutes" is airing beforehand. You may have to get your fix via E! or another channel.)
If you don't have cable
If you're a cord cutter who subscribes to live TV services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, you should be able to access the Grammys through those apps. Double check with your provider before scheduling your viewing party, though.
If you have Paramount+
You can watch the Grammys live from the Paramount+ service -- and the show be available to watch on demand, too, after the initial telecast.
If you have internet access
You can watch the Grammys' Premiere Ceremony, at which most of the night's awards are presented. (Not all of the 80-plus categories would fit within the primetime event's three-and-a-half-hour runtime.) Hosted by LeVar Burton, that event will be livestreamed on live.grammy.com or the Grammys' YouTube page, according to Billboard, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
And if you can't watch the Grammys live, you'll likely find highlights from the show after it airs -- the Recording Academy usually posts clips from performances and acceptance speeches on its YouTube channel or Twitter profile.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Oscar Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; 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 Oscar you have until July 11, 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 Oscar 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 OSCR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28799&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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34-year-old cold case murder solved after DNA match on fingernail scrapings, officials say
By Daniel Macht
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GALT, California (KCRA) — For more than three decades, the killing of 79-year-old Lucille Hultgren in her home in Galt has gone unsolved. It’s been the small Sacramento County community’s sole cold case murder.
But now a DNA match on the victim’s fingernail scrapings has identified Hultgren’s killer, a transient and sex offender who lived under a bridge on Highway 99 until his death in 2011, authorities said on Tuesday.
“The fingernails were the key to solving this case,” Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said during a press conference with Galt police.
Hultgren was found dead at her home on May 23, 1988, by two friends who had come to check on her after she missed church, Galt Police Chief Brian Kalinowski said. She had been strangled, stabbed and sexually assaulted, he said.
The coroner believed the killing had happened about two to five days before her body was found.
Hultgren was an active member of her church and the mother of two adult sons, one of whom has since died.
The killing happened soon after the death of her husband and the last time one of her sons had seen her alive was on Mother’s Day, Schubert said.
“She lived a modest life by all accounts,” she said. “Her church and her faith were important to her.”
Authorities identified Hultgren’s killer as Terry Leroy Bramble. He was a longtime resident of Galt who was never on the radar of police until his death from natural causes. But his DNA was on file from a sex assault case in San Joaquin County that authorities are hoping to learn more information about.
Advances in analyzing DNA evidence over the years have reached the point where what used to require a sample the size of a quarter can now be “less than a billionth of the size of a Sweet’N Low package,” Schubert said.
Now, police are canvassing other jurisdictions to see if there are any commonalities with other cold cases in the region.
Schubert said that Hultgren’s body was the “silent witness” who revealed her killer, though his motive is still unknown.
Schubert said the victim’s son wished the suspect was still alive so he could face justice.
“I too wish this person was still alive so we could prosecute him and put him in prison,” she said. “But sometimes justice doesn’t lead us that way.”
Hultgren’s 78-year-old son, Henry Hultgren, later told KCRA 3 that he was grateful to everyone involved who helped solve the case.
“Thank you, everybody,” Henry said. “It’s one less cross I’ve got to bear and that’s a big one, always has been.”
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