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Guy Packard, VP of Electric Ops, to retire after 37 years
JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy, announced today that Guy Packard, vice president of Electric Operations will retire after 37 years with the company and Chris Laird will be named vice president of electric operations effective September 16. Chris will be responsible for overseeing the construction, operation and maintenance of the company's electric system that provides safe, reliable energy service to 1.8 million electric customers.
The company also created a new executive position, vice president of renewables development and enterprise project management and named David N. Hicks to that role, effective September 21.
"Chris Laird's strong commitment to the company's safety and reliability goals will continue to benefit our customers and communities," said LeeRoy Wells, Jr, senior vice president of operations. "Guy Packard has served this company well and was a great champion to our safety and reliability values. I look forward to working with Chris as we continue to improve our electric system for customers in a safe and affordable manner."
Chris previously served as the executive director of electric operations and low voltage distribution. He joined the company in 2000 and held increasingly responsible roles within the company's electric operations, customer operations and scheduling and dispatch departments. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University and a master's degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University.
David comes to Consumers Energy from Indeck Energy Services, Inc. where he was vice president of business development since 2014. He has over 25 years in the energy field in positions such as business development and renewable energy procurement and energy storage project development at Florida Power & Light, NV Energy and Diamond Generating Corporation. He has a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Hawaii and a master's in economics from the University of California – Santa Barbara. He also has completed executive courses in contract negotiation and executive leadership at Harvard, Stanford University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
"David's wealth of experience in the renewable energy industry, with over 11,000 megawatts of clean energy projects developed, will be a great addition to our team," said Tonya Berry, senior vice president of transformation and engineering. "The company's Clean Energy Plan is our long-term strategic blueprint, and we are excited for the build out of over 8,000 megawatts of solar and 550 megawatts of battery storage to our generating portfolio by 2040."
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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PreK-2 Students Using Imagine Español Show Higher Scores and Growth According to Two New Studies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 15 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced the results of two new studies revealing that students who used Imagine Español demonstrated significant academic gains on standardized assessments. The studies took place in two separate public school districts in Texas during the 2020-2021 school year.
"Students are thriving through the use of adaptive, personalized learning solutions and we're delighted to see Imagine Español helping to accelerate learning while developing the foundational skills essential to bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competency," said Jeff Pendleton, SVP and General Manager of Supplemental and Intervention for Imagine Learning. "As we continue to collaborate with districts, the results of these studies show what the future of learning can look like when the power of technology is harnessed to support educators."
- Imagine Español was implemented with Prekindergarten students in a public school district in Texas. To measure changes in Spanish literacy skills, Imagine Learning obtained and analyzed Spanish CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System (CIRCLE) scores of 1,495 Imagine Español students and a comparison group of 1,495 students. Findings from the study show that after one year of using Imagine Español, students' performance on the Spanish CIRCLE assessment grew 12 percent more than students who did not use the program. Imagine Español students demonstrated greater growth on CIRCLE in Spanish Overall, Rapid Letter Naming, Rapid Vocabulary, and Letter-Sound Correspondence scores.
- Imagine Español was implemented with students in Grades K-2 in YES Prep Public Schools in Texas. To measure the impact of Imagine Español on Spanish reading skills, Imagine Learning analyzed Spanish NWEA MAP Growth Reading data from 44 Imagine Español students and 44 nonparticipating peers. From Winter 2020 to Spring 2021, findings from the study show that Imagine Español students demonstrated significantly greater gains on the Spanish MAP Growth Reading test than their nonparticipating peers. Second-grade students who used Imagine Español significantly outperformed their nonparticipating peers, improving by six Rasch Unit (RIT) score points while their peers showed no growth.
Imagine Español is a personalized learning solution that maximizes Spanish language and literacy development for emerging bilingual learners in Grades K-5 (3-5 coming in 2023). Whether used as a dual-language, transitional bilingual, or world languages program, Imagine Español inspires breakthroughs for early readers and language learners while delivering the Spanish language and literacy foundation they need to succeed in school and beyond. Backed by decades of research on the best pedagogical practices for developing Spanish language and literacy, Imagine Español features highly engaging developmentally appropriate game-like activities while providing the foundations for biliteracy through rigorous, standards-aligned activities that promote academic achievement and cultural awareness. More information is available at imaginelearning.com/espanol.
Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 15 million students and partners with more than half the school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning's flagship products include Imagine Edgenuity®, online courseware and virtual school services solutions; supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, mathematics, robotics, and coding; and high-quality, digital-first core curriculum, including Illustrative Mathematics®, EL Education®, and Odell Education®—all on the Imagine Learning Classroom—and Twig Science®. Read more about Imagine Learning's digital solutions at imaginelearning.com.
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"One for One" Initiative, launched ahead of National Park Week and Earth Day, will help reforest areas across the West affected by devastating wildfires
RENO, Nev., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- aha!, powered by veteran ExpressJet Airlines, today announced a partnership with One Tree Planted. For every booking made through May 11, aha! will plant one tree.
"More than 1.5 million acres burned in the Sierra Nevada in 2021 - a new record. We saw devastating wildfires affect communities across the west, including many of the destinations we fly to," said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet's aha! business unit. "We jumped at the chance to support reforestation efforts by partnering with One Tree Planted and their 'One for One' initiative."
The partnership is designed to be simple for customers to get involved in global reforestation. For every aha! booking made through May 11, 2022, the company will give $1 to One Tree Planted to plant one tree. The trees are planted by local partner organizations and community volunteers in areas where there has been deforestation.
For more information or to book a flight, visit www.flyaha.com or call the aha! contact center at 775-439-0888.
About aha!
aha! is a leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines. aha! seeks to provide travelers in smaller communities, many who have seen air service reduced over the past decade through airline mergers, with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. In addition to offering value-priced, nonstop flights, aha! will soon partner with resorts, casinos and attractions to "bundle" value-priced vacation packages. www.flyaha.com
About ExpressJet Airlines
ExpressJet Airlines operates Embraer ERJ145 regional jet aircraft and has more than 40 years of experience as a regional airline. ExpressJet operates its leisure brand aha!, which provides travelers in smaller communities with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. The company is expanding its service with specialty charter flights and additional future routes. ExpressJet is majority owned by KAir Enterprises with United Airlines holding a minority interest. www.expressjet.com
About One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provide jobs for social impact, and restore biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. To learn more, visit onetreeplanted.org
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Tennessee, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Cleveland, Tennessee
- Columbia, Tennessee
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- Cordova, Tennessee
- Dyersburg, Tennessee
- Gallatin, Tennessee
- Greeneville, Tennessee
- Hixson, Tennessee
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Millington, Tennessee
- Morristown, Tennessee
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Sevierville, Tennessee
- Smyrna, Tennessee
- Spring Hill, Tennessee
- Springfield, Tennessee
- Tullahoma, Tennessee
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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PARIS (AP) — Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the iconic tower that is normally illuminated until 1 a.m. is only one of the city’s monuments and municipal buildings that will be plunged into darkness earlier in the evening as the French capital — like the rest of France and Europe — faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts when energy demand surges this winter.
Russia has reduced natural gas supplies to several European countries as they support Ukraine, sending prices for gas and electricity surging. It’s fueled inflation and raised fears about shrinking supplies as the heating season draws near, forcing countries to enact conservation measures and relief for consumers and businesses. While some European companies have reduced or halted production as energy prices surge, the European Union is looking to pass proposals to ease the crisis.
Lights on the Eiffel Tower will be turned off after the last visitor leaves at 11:45 p.m., starting Sept. 23, Hidalgo said. Other landmarks operated by the city, such as Saint-Jacques tower and City Hall, will be turned off at 10 p.m.
“It’s a symbolic, but an important step,” Hidalgo said, brushing off criticism that Paris authorities could do more to reduce energy consumption by 10% — the target set in July by President Emmanuel Macron as part of a nationwide “sobriety plan” to conserve energy.
For safety reasons, streetlights will stay on across Paris and the ornate bridges over the Seine River also will remain illuminated at night, Hidalgo told reporters.
To align with France’s savings plan, she said she will press the government to adjust the lighting on national monuments in Paris, such as the domed Pantheon and the Arc de Triomphe, the famous Napoleonic arch that dominates the Champs-Elysees Avenue.
Paris authorities also aim to save energy by moving back when they turn on the heat in public buildings by a whole month, from mid-October to mid-November. They also plan to lower the temperature in public buildings by 1 degree, from 19 to 18 degrees Celsius (66 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit) during office hours, and to 16 C after hours and on weekends.
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Surk reported from Nice, France. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-eiffel-tower-to-go-dark-earlier-as-paris-saves-energy/ | 2022-09-14T15:27:51Z |
AIQ recognized in Best Use of First-Party Data Strategy category
NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leading enterprise Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) powered by a customer data platform (CDP), today announced that it was selected as a 2022 Digiday Media Award finalist in the Best Use of First-Party Data Strategy category for its work helping a global media company deliver personalized, consistent customer experience across all its brands to shift from advertising to subscription business model. The Digiday Media Awards recognize the companies working to modernize digital media.
"We're proud to have been selected as Digiday Media award finalist in the Best First-Party Data Strategy category," said Tasso Argyros, Co-Founder and CEO at ActionIQ. "We work with many marquee brands in the media and publishing industry. As third-party cookies go away, it's becoming especially important to have a solid first-party data strategy, and media brands – as well as companies in other industries – turn to ActionIQ to help them activate first-party data and power personalized customer experiences across every touchpoint and at every step of the customer journey."
The ActionIQ CX Hub, powered by a CDP, empowers organizations to flexibly and securely leverage the solutions they need to power personalized experiences at scale. Technology teams maintain complete control of data governance while giving business users self-service access and seamless integrations. Business teams have permissioned direct access to explore the customer data they need to orchestrate both real-time experiences and omnichannel customer journeys.
Details about the 2022 Digiday Media Award finalists can be found here. Award winners will be announced in a virtual ceremony on June 30, 2022.
About ActionIQ
ActionIQ revolutionizes the way brands think about customer experience, digital transformation and the value of customer data as a core corporate asset. We concentrate on solving enterprise data challenges so that teams are empowered to create authentic customer experiences across all brand touchpoints. ActionIQ helps G2000 companies by connecting their first-party customer data, providing an easy-to-use interface for business users to access customer insights and enabling customer experience orchestration across channels. To learn more, visit ActionIQ.com.
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Uptick in global demand for CockroachDB drives 600% in revenue growth and 500% increase in new customers YoY in the region
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cockroach Labs, the company behind the leading cloud-native distributed SQL database CockroachDB, today announced its expansion plans into EMEA with a new office as part of its international growth strategy. Located in The City, the London office will serve as the company's EMEA headquarters. This follows Cockroach Labs' latest funding and significant valuation reflecting its accelerated growth and the massive opportunity for the company to become a leader in the emerging cloud database-as-a-service market.
The company is making significant investments in building out its EMEA operations. Outside of its London HQ, Cockroach Labs is also planning on setting up regional offices in other parts of Europe in the next year. Cockroach Labs has made strategic sales, marketing, and customer success hires in the region, with about 160% growth in headcount across EMEA in the last year. The company hired Gareth Whiting as its Vice President of Sales, EMEA. Gareth is responsible for driving significant growth and profitability in EMEA, executing the overall sales strategy, and growing the team, both by size and geographical coverage. Gareth spent his previous years running EMEA sales for prominent SaaS organisations Sumo Logic and Delphix.
As organisations transition to a cloud-first IT philosophy, they are increasingly relying on CockroachDB to build the next generation of applications. With its cloud-native distributed SQL architecture, CockroachDB has become the transactional database of choice for innovative companies and category leaders in EMEA including THG, Form3, ConverseNow, Clowd9, epiFi, Lush, Optimal Systems, Salto, and more. The company expects significant growth from the EMEA market and has plans for the region to become a sizable part of the business by the end of the year.
"The huge uptick in online shopping over the last two years combined with the seasonal nature of retail requires scalability and availability 100% of the time," said Andrew Bickerton, Principal DBA, at THG. "As a leader in e-commerce our end-to-end technology platform powers our business as we scale globally. CockroachDB provided us with an elastic, resilient database that could accommodate millions, even billions, of global transactions per minute."
While European organizations have embraced the cloud, according to Accenture, the biggest pain point is the complexity of business and operational change. First, there's the fragmentation and data sovereignty that are unique to the region. Second, there's data trust. CockroachDB was built from the ground up to eliminate these complexities. By keeping data close to customers through its geo-partitioning feature, CockroachDB reduces latency, helps to mitigate compliance risks, and improves database performance, enabling organizations to deliver peak performance for regional and global deployments alike.
"More organizations across Europe are embracing a cloud-first mentality, building more complex data-driven applications that are rapidly becoming an imperative. Cockroach Labs has already seen tens of thousands of deployed CockroachDB clusters across our open source and free cloud offerings in the region in financial services, retail, manufacturing, and more," said Gareth Whiting, Vice President of Sales, EMEA at Cockroach Labs. "This represents the increasing desire to leverage or migrate to a distributed database that takes full advantage of the cloud. CockroachDB was purpose-built for this new world, and our growth over the last several years validates our leadership in this emerging market."
Built from the ground up to be elastically scalable and inherently resilient, CockroachDB is the ideal choice to serve the evolving needs of today's most innovative development teams, from the smallest start-up to the largest category leader and every stage in between. The company has partnerships with two of the major cloud providers, AWS and Google, and is now Google Cloud Run's first database partner. Additionally, CockroachDB was just named to the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems, validating both the emerging distributed DBMS category and Cockroach Labs' market momentum as an innovator within it.
To try CockroachDB for yourself, get started for free instantly with CockroachDB (no credit card required). The company is also hiring in every department — apply now at cockroachlabs.com/careers.
Cockroach Labs
Cockroach Labs is the creator of CockroachDB, the most highly evolved, cloud-native, distributed SQL database on the planet. Helping companies of all sizes — and the apps they develop — to scale fast, survive failures, and thrive everywhere. CockroachDB is in use at some of the world's largest enterprises across all industries, including some of the most recognized companies in banking, media & entertainment, retail, and technology. Headquartered in New York City, Cockroach Labs is backed by Altimeter, Benchmark, Greenoaks, GV, Firstmark, Index Ventures, Lone Pine, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, and Workbench. For more information, please visit cockroachlabs.com.
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Intelligence leader adds high-performance, automated malware analysis capabilities to give defenders an intelligence advantage for combating malware
BOSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence company, today announced that it has acquired Hatching, the leader in malware analysis. With Hatching, Recorded Future extends its intelligence coverage with high-performance malware analysis, giving clients better visibility into active malware campaigns in the wild, improved attribution, and a critical edge against adversaries using malicious software to disrupt operations. The acquisition further delivers on Recorded Future's strategy to provide the most comprehensive intelligence, empowering organizations to take fast, decisive action to deter and disrupt the adversary.
As the threat of malware continues to accelerate, Hatching offers Triage, a revolutionary malware sandboxing solution, which allows organizations to conduct automated, high-volume malware analysis. Purposefully developed for performance and built to grow alongside its client's analysis needs, Triage enables unprecedented scale for a sandboxing service.
"Recorded Future's unrelenting focus on intelligence has made it an industry leader. Hatching has been laser focused on sandboxing, and we have a very competitive and scalable malware analysis solution. We're excited to join forces to deliver high-performance, intelligence-enriched malware analysis that will help organizations stop malware in its tracks, before the damage is done." – Jurriaan Bremer, CEO of Hatching
Hatching Triage will be integrated into the Recorded Future ecosystem, creating a critical capability for clients, where malware is identified and receives a verdict based on multiple variables including Insikt Group signatures, and is further correlated and enriched in the Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud. Data generated by Hatching's Triage will become a valuable data source for Recorded Future, and all clients will benefit from the intelligence that includes a global view of malware trends, their targets, and sources. The combination equips Recorded Future clients with the most complete intelligence available to detect, prevent, and respond to external threats and mitigate the impact to their organizations.
"By combining Hatching's automated malware analysis capabilities with Recorded Future intelligence, we are building the most important intelligence company of our time. Our clients will now have an intelligence advantage against malware exploits, one of the most pervasive threats facing every organization." – Dr. Christopher Ahlberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Recorded Future
Hatching is a dedicated team focused entirely on automated malware sandboxing technology. Hatching has extensive experience in the field having originally worked on setting up and running Cuckoo installations for enterprises around the world, before moving to develop a brand new solution which could better suit the needs of modern companies. Based in the Netherlands and with team members around the world, it has quickly established itself as a leading player in sandboxing with its highly scalable Triage SaaS platform. Learn more at https://hatching.io/.
Recorded Future is the world's largest intelligence company. Recorded Future's Intelligence Cloud provides the most complete coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets. By combining persistent and pervasive automated data collection and analytics with human analysis, Recorded Future provides real-time visibility into the vast digital landscape and empowers clients to take proactive action to disrupt adversaries and keep their people, systems, and infrastructure safe. Headquartered in Boston with offices and employees around the world, Recorded Future works with more than 1,400 businesses and government organizations across more than 60 countries. Learn more at recordedfuture.com.
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Durant man wanted for rape of drugged woman
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - A Durant man is wanted accused of raping a woman who was under the influence of drugs last month.
Oklahoma court documents state that on Aug. 8 the victim was given a Xanax pill after having a panic attack at a friend’s house.
The victim began feeling very sleepy and was taken home a short time later.
The victim told police when she arrived, Blake Garrett, 26, was inside.
She stated she had been allowing him to stay there for approximately two weeks as a favor because he was homeless.
The victim told police she lost consciousness while lying on the living room floor and when she woke up Garrett was raping her.
Garrett faces a charge of first degree rape.
Online court records indicated Friday he had not yet been arrested.
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Phillips’ infield hit lifts Rays to 2-1 win over Mariners
By DICK SCANLON
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brett Phillips bounced a tiebreaking single off pitcher Chris Flexen’s leg in the seventh inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1. With Harold Ramirez on third base and two out in a 1-1 game, Phillips grounded a comebacker at Flexen that caromed off the pitcher’s right leg toward the left side of the infield, which was vacated by a shift. Ramirez scored easily. J.P. Feyereisen got the win after pitching a perfect seventh and eighth. Ryan Thompson, the Rays’ sixth pitcher of the game, struck out pinch-hitter Tom Murphy with a runner on second to end the game and earn his second save. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/phillips-infield-hit-lifts-rays-to-2-1-win-over-mariners/ | 2022-04-28T22:17:39Z |
Which twin bed sheet is best?
Whether it’s your child’s first grownup bed or your college student’s home away from home, outfitting a twin bed with great sheets is crucial. The right sheets can make or break a bed, as they’re able to make it feel cozy and homey or lonely and cold.
A twin bed sheet set consistently mentioned as a top performing option is the Mellanni Brushed Microfiber Bedding.
What to know before you buy a twin bed sheet
One of the most important things to understand when buying a twin bed sheet set is how the material will affect the feel of the sheets. There are several materials to choose from, all of which have pros and cons.
Cotton
The most commonly used material is cotton. It’s durable and breathable, providing a soft base for your twin bed sheets. Because it’s easy to launder and affordable, cotton bed sheets are an accessible material for anyone. Within this category, there are a few cotton subtypes you’ll see advertised.
- Egyptian cotton has long been the favorite type of cotton for bed sheets. It’s ultra-soft and is usually an indicator of high-quality sheets. Egyptian cotton is mostly grown in dry, warm climates like North Africa. Once it’s been processed, it presents with extra-long fibers that create soft, smooth, luxurious fabric.
- Pima cotton has started to carve out a place in the market. It has a reputation for being soft, but with a slight sheen. Mostly grown in the southwest United States, this cotton provides medium to extra-long fibers, creating an expectation of a soft, comfortable fabric. If you see a sheet set labelled as Supima, you are getting Pima cotton sheets. This is the trademarked name used for materials created with 100% Pima cotton.
- Upland cotton is by far the most commonly grown cotton in the world. Although the fibers it creates aren’t as long as those made by Egyptian cotton, you will see Upland cotton used in a majority of sheets. If a sheet set doesn’t specifically advertise a certain type of cotton, it is likely made using Upland cotton.
- Another trademarked material is MicroCotton. This is an especially fine-cotton thread material originally developed in India. MicroCotton is known for being durable and notably soft because it’s made of long-staple cotton. Along with being super soft, this is an absorbent material, which is great for those who sleep warm.
- If you see a sheet set labelled as cotton jersey, you are getting a fabric made from knit cotton vs. the woven structure of other cotton materials. This material will feel familiar — it’s the same as the material used in many T-shirts.
- Percale cotton is becoming more common thanks to its inherently cool properties. Using a closely-woven cotton fabric with a plain weave, percale cotton has a characteristic cool-to-the-touch texture. If you tend to overheat at night, this would be a good material to consider.
- If you’ve ever purchased low-cost sheets and felt like they were scratchy, it’s likely due to the length of fibers in the material. The shorter the fibers, the more likely they are to stick out and cause irritation. Combed cotton is treated to remove these short fibers, creating a super-smooth fabric. If you have sensitive skin that gets irritated easily, look for combed cotton.
Flannel
A staple cotton fabric is flannel and you will see plenty of flannel twin bed sheet options as you shop around. Flannel is the number one choice if you live in a cold climate or tend to get chilly while you sleep. The material is combed, which fluffs the fibers. This creates a unique texture and sheets that are guaranteed to be soft. It will definitely trap more heat than other fabrics. The quality of flannel is expressed in ounces per yard squared. The higher the ounces per yard squared, the higher-quality the flannel.
Linen
Stepping away from cotton twin bed sheets, we find another common material: linen. Linen twin bed sheets use fibers harvested from the stems of flax plants. Aside from being breathable and durable, linen sheets are naturally hypoallergenic making them a great option for allergy sufferers. The moisture-wicking properties will also help those who tend to sweat during the night stay comfortable. The best part about linen: It tends to get softer and stronger as you use it. However, it will wrinkle more easily, which is an important consideration if you like a perfectly-made bed.
Tencel
If you see that sheets are made of Tencel, you are seeing the brand name for fabric crafted from the wood pulp of Eucalyptus. Tencel sheets will be soft and durable, but most importantly they are naturally antimicrobial. They are also a more eco-friendly option, as the manufacturing process uses less water, energy and chemicals. However, it isn’t as breathable as other materials, especially when compared to cotton.
Acetate
You may see some twin bed sheet sets are made of acetate. This is a material created from the cellulose in wood fibers. Although many love the soft, satin finish of these sheets, the fibers are notoriously weak. If you want high-maintenance sheets, acetate is the material to look for. Anytime you want to clean your acetate sheets, you’ll have to make a trip to the dry cleaner.
Silk
Commonly thought of as the epitome of luxury when it comes to sheets, true silk sheets, produced by silkworms, are soft and cool to the touch. Naturally, these are more expensive and also more delicate. These aren’t a great choice for those who don’t have the time to properly launder and care for them.
Polyester
Next to cotton, polyester twin bed sheets are the most common choices on the market. Polyester is a man-made fiber derived from the same material that goes into plastic bottles. It’s incredibly inexpensive, but tends to be stiff and often scratchy. Rather than a full 100% polyester fiber, most polyester twin bed sheets are actually a polyester-mix, like polyester-cotton.
Like cotton, polyester has several subtypes to be aware of. Microfiber is one of the most common polyester twin bed sheets you’ll see. This is polyester that’s been finely woven, creating a plush-feeling sheet set. While it isn’t as breathable as cotton, it’s resistant to stains, making it a great option for kids’ rooms.
Nylon
Nylon gives you the smooth, satin finish of silk or acetate, but at a much more accessible price point. Along with being more durable than acetate or silk, nylon also resists wrinkles better so your bed looks better. Laundering nylon isn’t as complicated as with acetate or silk, but you do have to be careful with it. It won’t do well in the heat of the dryer, so air dry if possible. After a few washes, you may notice pilling.
Acrylic
Although it isn’t as comfortable as natural fibers, acrylic is another affordable option you will definitely see. It’s a popular choice because it resists wrinkles and has an incredible array of color and design options. To avoid your sheets pilling, follow the laundering instructions exactly.
Bamboo
As a material, bamboo is blazing its way to the top of the list as one of the favorite fabrics for bed sheets. Although labelled bamboo, most bamboo sheets are actually rayon, unless they state specifically the bamboo content. Rayon is created when the bamboo pulp is chemically treated to dissolve and resolidify. At that point, it’s spun into thread. Something to note: This chemical process is harder on the environment, so take that into consideration when buying.
Blended fabric
There is no doubt you will see blended fabrics. Most of these will be cotton blends. The most popular blend, without question, is cotton-polyester. You may also see cotton-bamboo, cotton-rayon and nylon-polyester blends. These combination fabrics are often less expensive but highly durable and wrinkle-resistant. If you’re picking twin bed sheets for a kid’s room, a blend is a great choice.
With an understanding of the material, you are ready to make your decision. As you explore your options, keep these things in mind.
Twin vs. twin XL
A crucial measurement to have is that of your twin bed. There are two types of twin beds: the standard twin bed and the twin XL. Make sure you know which type of twin bed you have or you could end up with sheets that don’t fit.
Thread count
Every sheet set will mention the thread count. This refers to the number of threads both horizontally and vertically per square inch. A general rule of thumb: The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. A higher thread count also means your sheets will wear well and soften. A good thread count range is 200 to 800 per square inch.
You will see some sheet sets boasting a thread count of over 1,000 per square inch. There is a tipping point at which a higher thread count isn’t always better. For one thing, there are many ways for companies to exaggerate their thread counts. And past a certain point, the benefits will be marginal.
Laundering
Depending on the material you choose for your twin bed sheets, you could be signing up for quite the chore. Some sheet materials are more difficult to clean. Acetate, for example, requires dry cleaning or hand washing. With a recommendation that you wash your sheets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, a tricky laundering process can quickly get old.
Sleep temperature
Take a moment to assess your sleep temperature. Do you tend to get hot and kick off the covers or do you get the chills and can’t warm up? Are you in an especially warm or cold climate? Do you plan on only using these sheets during a season? All the answers to these questions contribute to the sleep temperature factor that should inform your decision.
For warm sleepers, choose a sheet set with cool, breathable fabric. Some great options are percale cotton, linen, silk and bamboo. If you tend to sleep cold, choose a less breathable, warm fabric. Flannel, tencel and microfiber are ideal.
What to look for in a quality twin bed sheet
Low-pilling fiber
With some fabrics, laundering and use will lead to pilling, or small balls of fibers collecting on the surface. These can negatively impact the aesthetic of your bedroom and irritate your skin. When selecting a twin bed sheet, look for low-pilling fabric to avoid the issue entirely. These also tend to be better quality.
Non-shrinking or pre-shrunk
Choosing a non-shrinking or pre-shrunk sheet set is a good idea, especially when it comes to the fitted sheet. If the material shrinks after the first wash, you could end up with a sheet that constantly slips off the corners and doesn’t fit properly.
Wrinkle-resistant
If you love the look of a crisp, freshly-made bed, you’ll want to find a bed sheet set that is wrinkle-resistant. Certain fabrics are naturally more inclined to wrinkle, while others resist it. Blends like cotton-polymer, acrylic-polymer, nylon-polymer and many of the cotton fabrics are great, wrinkle-resistant options.
Long-staple fibers
Choosing a long-staple fiber material is a good way to ensure you have a soft bed sheet that doesn’t get rough or feel scratchy after some use. Long-staple fiber material means there are no short fibers that can start to come apart. A long-staple combed cotton is your best bet.
Deep-pocket fitted sheet
When it comes to fitted sheets, a deep pocket on the corners is your best bet for making sure it stays put. Having your fitted sheet slip up in the middle of the night, then having to remake your bed when you just want to sleep can be a pain. With a deep-pocket fitted sheet, you’ll be able to avoid that.
Moisture-wicking
If you’re a warm sleeper, moisture-wicking material is definitely a feature to look for. It will keep you less sweaty, your sheets less damp and overall keep you more comfortable. Some fabrics are a better bet for moisture-wicking: linen, acrylic polyester, bamboo and certain cotton blends are a good place to start.
How much you can expect to spend on twin bed sheets
For a decent set of twin bed sheets, the starting range is about $20-$75. In that price range, you’ll find synthetic fibers that typically have a lower thread count. Between $75-$200 you’ll access twin bed sheets made of natural fibers with a higher thread count. Beyond $200, you’ll find the luxury fibers, some organic, and the most quality craftsmanship.
Twin bed sheet FAQ
What thread count is best for twin bed sheets?
A. A good range to keep in mind for a decent set of twin bed sheets is 200 to 600. If you want a softer bed sheet that will last longer, aim for a thread count of 600 to 800. While you can choose bed sheets with thread counts higher than 800, you likely won’t notice much of a difference.
What bed sheet material is best?
A. Choosing a bed sheet based on material largely comes down to personal preference. Each type of material has its pros and cons. If you want the best durability, easiest care and the best feel for the money, look for a cotton bed sheet or a cotton blend.
What are the best twin bed sheets to buy?
Top twin bed sheets
Mellanni Brushed Microfiber Bedding
What you need to know: This set of microfiber bedding appears on almost all of the best-of lists and for good reason.
What you’ll love: The elastic in the fitted sheet runs all the way around, so it’s designed to stay in place. This set wears well and washes easily. Best of all, it has a lifetime money-back guarantee, because the manufacturer is so confident in the quality.
What you should consider: These sheets do feel a little thin, making them more likely to be torn or ripped.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Top twin bed sheets for the money
AmazonBasics Lightweight Microfiber Sheet Set
What you need to know: Made of 100% microfiber polymer fabric, this sheet set is an affordable way to enjoy the benefits of microfiber.
What you’ll love: This sheet set will surprise you with its quality. It’s wrinkle-resistant and has a strong elastic on the fitted sheet that runs around the entire edge to keep it in place. Laundering them is easy. Simply throw them in the washer and tumble dry on low.
What you should consider: Some users have complained the sheets aren’t as durable as other brands.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sweet Home Collection 1500 Supreme Collection Extra-Soft Twin Sheets Set
What you need to know: This three-piece set might be affordably priced, but that doesn’t mean you sacrifice on quality and features.
What you’ll love: This twin bed sheet set is made using high-quality microfiber and comes in over 40 colors so you can find exactly what you need. They are wrinkle- and fade-resistant, so they’ll look great for a long time. Laundering is as simple as throwing them in the washing machine, then tumbling dry on low.
What you should consider: Because they are microfiber, there’s no true thread count so it’s hard to gauge how soft they are until they’re on your bed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Kohl’s
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MX doubles number of fintech partnerships in the past year; new partnerships include Celero, Dwolla, FormFree, Moov
New MX Partner Portal gives partners easy access to go-to-market resources—onboarding, training, support, and marketing
LEHI, Utah, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MX, a leader in Open Finance, today announced the MX Partner Network has doubled the number of its fintech partners in the past year alone. MX partners with the best organizations across the financial services ecosystem to bring industry-leading solutions and services to financial institutions, fintechs, and other organizations that power the open finance economy.
The MX Partner Network includes technology partners that resell or embed MX solutions into their products and referral partners that have complementary products and recommend MX solutions to their clients. Technology and reseller partnerships include digital banking platforms, payments solution providers, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers, software development firms, and others.
In the past year MX has signed dozens of go-to-market partners including: Astra, Boss Insights, Bottomline, Celero, Dwolla, FormFree, Mahalo, MeridianLink, Moov, Payveris, Pinwheel, Qolo, Rize, TrueNorth, upSWOT, among others.
"The MX Partner Network is one of the best in the industry, and we've shown that through the dozens of relationships we've forged over the past year," said Don Parker, Executive Vice President of Partnerships, MX. "To power the Open Finance economy, you need both connectivity and access to financial information. That's what we do at MX. The products and services we offer, combined with those of our partners, create a powerful open finance network for financial institutions and fintechs to innovate and deliver new, personalized products and services to their customers."
Available to MX partners, the new MX Partner Portal provides partners with a one-stop-shop where they can find resources to maximize their relationship with MX, including go-to-marketing resources such as training and enablement, marketing and support. MX continues to develop and expand the partner portal to include additional features that streamline the partner experience and set them up for success.
To learn more about how to become an MX partner, please visit www.mx.com/partners or contact the team at partnerships@mx.com.
MX Technologies, Inc., a leader in Open Finance, helps organizations everywhere connect to the world's financial data and turn raw, unstructured data into their most valuable asset to deliver intelligent and personalized money experiences. MX connects more than 13,000 financial institutions and fintechs providing the industry's most reliable and secure data connectivity network. Additionally, MX powers 85% of digital banking providers, as well as thousands of banks, credit unions, and fintechs, with a combined reach of over 200 million consumers. To learn more follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn @MX or visit www.mx.com.
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The horrors of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine are increasingly coming to light
By Vasco Cotovio, Frederik Pleitgen, Byron Blunt and Daria Markina, CNN
Vladimir stands on the edge of a mass grave in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv. He holds his hands to his head, then up to the sky.
“Brother, we’ve been looking for you for so long,” he says, bursting into tears halfway through. His brother, Dmitry, has been missing for roughly a week and neighbors told Vladimir he might be buried here.
“We thought you were alive,” Vladimir cries out.
Inside the grave, the bodies are piled on top of one another, mostly inside black bags but some with limbs protruding. Only some are interred. A CNN team saw at least a dozen bodies on the mass grave, but the earth shows signs of recent movement, suggesting many more could lie beneath.
Kyiv Regional Police and local residents say they believe at least 150 people were buried in the mass grave, but the mayor of Bucha says the death toll could be as high as 300. CNN could not independently verify their claims.
Vladimir gathers himself, comforted by his wife, Anna, and a neighbour, Liubov, and leaves. He says he believes his brother is buried there, but the sad reality is he cannot know for sure — and might not for a very long time.
Residents say the grave, on the grounds behind the Church of St. Andrew and Pyervozvannoho All Saints, started being dug early in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, such was the death toll in this leafy suburb of Kyiv.
Satellite images from Maxar going back to March 10 show the trench already being dug.
As Russian forces retreat from the area around Kyiv, the horrors of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are increasingly coming to light. The death and destruction brought by Russia’s war machine are on full display in Bucha, where bodies could be seen on the streets of the suburb as early as Sunday. Some had their hands tied behind their backs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed Russia for the killings inside the district, accusing Moscow of trying to put an end to his “whole nation.”
“This is about the destruction and extermination of all these nationalities,” he said in an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday.
For its part, Russia has denied any involvement, maintaining it doesn’t target civilians and saying the images of bodies on the streets of Bucha are fake.
Inside the district, the roads are littered with destroyed Russian armored vehicles — including tanks — ambushed by Ukrainian drones or units with NATO-supplied hand-held rocket launchers such as Javelins and Next-Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapons Systems, or NLAWs.
In some cases, entire columns of Russian armored vehicles were trapped on narrow residential roads before being destroyed.
“They thought they could just drive on the streets and go through. That they would be greeted as though it’s alright to come here,” Valery Spichek, an officer with the Ukrainian National Police, tells us. “Maybe they think it is normal to drive around looting, to destroy buildings and to mock people.”
“But our people didn’t allow it,” he adds.
The vehicles are now rusting away where they stopped, evidence of the heavy losses Moscow suffered before being driven out of the area around Kyiv.
The destruction extends to most buildings and other infrastructure around, with very few houses left intact, a majority unlivable after Russia’s offensive on the capital.
The scene in Bucha is similar to what CNN was able to see in other districts around Kyiv, such as Irpin, Myla, Hostomel and as far north as Bordyanka.
In the latter, entire multistory buildings were razed by artillery shells as Ukrainians and Russians battled for control of the area. Authorities say they fear dead bodies are lying underneath the rubble, and that the real death toll is still impossible to measure.
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LONDON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Atlas Corp. ("Atlas") (NYSE: ATCO) is pleased to announce it has published its 2021 Sustainability Report. This is the second edition following the inaugural report published last year.
The report documents Atlas' progress towards its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals through numerous initiatives across its subsidiary companies, Seaspan Corporation and APR Energy.
Atlas' ESG program provides a structured approach to the sustainable operation of its companies. Strong ESG principles guide efforts across environmental awareness and responsibility as well as social interactions and inclusiveness, and Atlas prides itself in its diverse culture that is supported by a corporate governance framework that promotes transparent, ethical, legal, and fair behavior.
Bing Chen, President & CEO of Atlas, commented, "Atlas is focused on building a growing company backstopped by sound ESG principles, and this report highlights our commitment to sustainability in all aspects of our business. Our dedication to these initiatives enables us to diligently pursue ESG solutions with impactful results. We are proud to issue our second annual report demonstrating our journey toward a sustainable future."
The report is available for download on Atlas' website at atlascorporation.com/environmental-social-governance.
Atlas is a leading global asset management company, differentiated by its position as a best-in-class owner and operator with a focus on deploying capital to create sustainable shareholder value. Atlas brings together an experienced asset management team with deep operational and capital allocation experience. We target long-term, risk adjusted returns across high-quality infrastructure assets in the maritime sector, energy sector and other infrastructure verticals. Our two portfolio companies, Seaspan Corporation and APR Energy are unique, industry-leading operating platforms in the global maritime and energy spaces, respectively. For more information visit atlascorporation.com.
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Using the “if I get elected” clause, Kemp and Abrams are in violation of GA “ARTICLE 15 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES — § 21-2-570. Giving or receiving, offering to give or receive ... money or gifts for registering as a voter, voting, or voting for a particular candidate.” Where is the SOS? State budget driven by political agenda, not fiscal policy.
Boy, Kemp, perhaps you don’t understand the word hypocrisy: You rail against the federal legislation that brought billions of dollars into Georgia, then turn around and use some of that money to try and buy voters with promises of free money “if I win the election.” I guess you’re aiming for Trump-level corruption.
Every time that I see otherwise respectable Republican members of Congress abase themselves before Donald Trump, I understand how Adolf Hitler got control of Germany.
Learning how to spell is annoyingly hard. For example, there is one silent “k” in knight, two silent “k’s” in knickknack, and three silent “k’s” in Republican. Signed, Yours Truly
My therapist set half a glass of water in front of me and asked if I was an optimist or a pessimist? I drank the water and told him I was a problem solver.
Wow, “Sister Ruby,” you spout nonsense about your self-proclaimed superior wit and intelligence in the forum whose fellow contributors you mock, even as you join them. I guess that just makes you one of the ignorant and unwashed ... like the rest of us.
Drivers beware traveling on Nottingham in front of Deerfield School in the lane closest to the apartment complex. There’s a pothole there that will make you think you have broken your car’s frame.
Thank you, Tara, for your column. I will look for my hug at Honey Jam ‘22 because I plan to be there. Hopefully Albany will support this event so that we can have more in the future.
Many Democrats in Wyoming registered to vote as Republicans to vote for Liz Cheney and she still lost by a large number.
It would have benefited the FBI to have left Trump’s cameras on, and yet they turned them off. This is the same organization that admitted manufacturing evidence at Ruby Ridge and Waco. The same organization that claimed the Beltway Sniper was white, that allowed Muslims to walk right in and topple the World Trade Center on their second try.
Those dudes that have the fire-breathing and other sideshow acts are amazing. I saw them at another event, and they blew everyone’s mind that was there. That’s a great addition to the Honey Jam, worth the price of admission alone.
What conservatives/Republicans look like, how they dress, what they watch on TV is totally irrelevant. They are guaranteed the right to all of that by the Constitution, a concept you couldn’t possibly understand, YT, being the highly educated idiot you are.
I just read another one of Yours Truly’s troubling squawks. Without a doubt, he has proven to be the most negative, full-of-hatred and despicable racist to ever grace the pages of The Albany Herald.
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WHITEFISH, Mont., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Save Farmland, a new Montana nonprofit organization that protects agricultural land while strengthening local food systems, announced today a long-term partnership with the Under the Big Sky Festival to raise awareness and funds.
The five-year partnership makes Save Farmland the official nonprofit of the event, working closely with festival leadership to create awareness and money-raising opportunities for its programs through music and arts. The partnership kicks off at this year's event on July 15th through the 17th in Whitefish, Montana, where Save Farmland merchandise will be sold throughout the event, with 100% of proceeds going to its cause.
"Our team is extremely excited to partner with Save Farmland to help protect agricultural and ranch land across the Flathead Valley," said Johnny Shockey, CEO of Outrider's Present, and owner of Under the Big Sky Festival. "We're starting with merchandise this year, and hope to expand to benefit shows and other creative fundraising opportunities in the years to come for this important cause."
Save Farmland also announced the first three members of its Board of Directors, which includes Shockey:
- Scot Chisholm, Chairman and co-founder of Haskill Creek Farms, and founder of online fundraising software company, Classy (now an affiliate of GoFundMe);
- Robin Kelson, Executive Director of AERO (Alternative Energy Resources Organization) and CEO and owner of The Good Seed Company;
- Johnny Shockey, CEO of Outrider's Present, which owns Under the Big Sky Music Festival and a portfolio of other investments in the music and arts industry
Other organizations that have been integral to Save Farmland's early strategic planning include North Valley Food Bank, Land to Hand Montana, Wicked Good Produce, Two Bear Farm, and the FVCC (Flathead Valley Community College) Agriculture Program.
"Over the past twelve months, we've been talking with local nonprofit leaders, the farming community, and city officials to shape the vision for Save Farmland," said Robin Kelson, Save Farmland Board Director. "The question we've been asking is: How do we increase production of healthy local food in our community? Through these conversations, a dual mission emerged: one part land conservation and the other part a focus on programs that strengthen sustainable local food production, distribution, and access."
To kick off its first capital campaign, Save Farmland also announced a $2.35 million land donation by Whitefish residents Scot and Carrie Chisholm, with Scot also serving on the Board of Directors.
The 40-acre plot is located on the north side of Voerman Road, less than five minutes from downtown Whitefish, MT. It will serve as Save Farmland's first "Farm Hub", which includes an incubator program for new farmers, and resources for seasoned farmers to support existing food production and distribution.
"The goal of the Farm Hub is to provide farmers with a comprehensive path to success, including access to land and infrastructure, continuing education and sales distribution," said Scot Chisholm, Chairman at Save Farmland. "Flathead Valley has seen unprecedented growth in the last couple of years, so it's critically important that we continue to invest in the local food system to ensure that our community has healthy organic food for years to come."
The land donation on Voerman Road will also serve the broader Whitefish community, with plans for a large community garden and demonstration farm, a farmer's market, cooking and gardening classes, and public access to walking and bike paths throughout.
Concept drawings for the Farm Hub are underway, and Save Farmland's first capital campaign will continue to roll out this summer to raise money and awareness.
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Annie E. Casey Foundation urges policymakers to bolster mental health services for children, including 7.3 million kids with anxiety or depression, as effects of coronavirus crisis linger
BALTIMORE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children in America are in a mental health crisis, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report, which ranks the states on child well-being, also focuses this year on youth mental health, concurring with a recent assessment by the U.S. surgeon general.
The Data Book reports that children across America were more likely to encounter anxiety or depression during the first year of the COVID-19 crisis than previously, with the national figure jumping 26% among children ages 3-17 between 2016 and 2020. This represents 1.5 million more children struggling to make it through the day.
The KIDS COUNT Index data in this year's report are a mix of pre-pandemic and more recent figures and are the latest available. Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Minnesota rank first, second and third in overall well-being in the 2022 Data Book; Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico ranked 48th, 49th and 50th.
"Mental health is just as important as physical health in a child's ability to thrive," said Lisa Hamilton, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. "As our nation continues to navigate the fallout from COVID-19, policymakers must ensure all kids have access to the care they need to cope and live full lives."
Racial and ethnic disparities contribute to disproportionately troubling mental health and wellness conditions among children of color. Nine percent of high schoolers overall but 12% of Black students, 13% of students of two or more races and 26% of American Indian or Native Alaskan high schoolers attempted suicide in the year previous to the most recent federal survey.
Further, many LGBTQ young people are encountering challenges as they seek mental health support. Among heterosexual high school students of all races and ethnicities, 6% attempted suicide; the share was 23% for gay, lesbian or bisexual students.
The report also finds:
- 17% of children of all backgrounds live in poverty, but rates are higher among African American and American Indian children at 32% and 31% respectively.
- 27% of all children have parents lacking secure employment, but that number goes up to 44% and 41% for American Indian and African American children respectively.
The Foundation calls for lawmakers to heed the surgeon general's warning and respond by:
- Prioritizing meeting kids' basic needs.
- Ensuring every child has access to the mental health care they need, when and where they need it.
- Bolstering mental health care that takes into account young people's experiences and identities.
The 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is available at www.aecf.org.
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Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard migrant help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon rejected a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in what the mayor has called a “growing humanitarian crisis” prompted by thousands of migrants being bused to the city from two southern states.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to provide Guard personnel and the use of the D.C. Armory to assist with the reception of migrants into the city, according to U.S. defense officials. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday that the district may send an amended, “more specific” request, adding that she believes this is the first time a D.C. request for National Guard has been denied.
One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a decision not yet made public, said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s food and shelter program has provided funding for the problem, and has indicated those funds are sufficient at this point.
Bowser, the district’s Democratic mayor, formally asked the White House last month for an open-ended deployment of 150 National Guard members per day as well as a “suitable federal location” for a mass housing and processing center, mentioning the D.C. Armory as a logical candidate.
During the spring, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, both Republicans, announced plans to send busloads of migrants to Washington, D.C., in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to lift a pandemic-era emergency health order that restricted migrant entry numbers by denying them a chance to seek asylum. The rule remains in effect under court order.
On Friday, Abbott said the first group of migrants from his state had now been bused to New York as well.
As of mid-July, about 5,200 migrants had been bused from Texas to D.C. since April. As of Aug. 3, more than 1,300 had been sent from Arizona since May. The governors call the practice a voluntary free ride - paid for by state taxpayers — that gets migrants closer to family or support networks.
But Bowser last month dismissed that characterization, saying that the asylum-seekers are being “tricked,” as many don’t get close enough to their final destinations and some are ditched at Union Station near the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Often they arrive with no resources and no clue what to do next.
On Friday, Bowser told reporters that the Pentagon appears to be concerned “about the open-ended nature of our request.” and that a more specific one would help.
“We want to continue to work with the Department of Defense so that they understand our operational needs and to assure that political considerations are not a part of their decision,” Bowser said, adding that she believes the “crisis” will only worsen. “We need the National Guard. If we were a state, I would have already done it.”
A coalition of local charitable groups has been working to feed and shelter the migrants, aided by a $1 million grant from FEMA. But organizers have been warning that both their resources and personnel were nearing exhaustion.
“This reliance on NGOs is not working and is unsustainable — they are overwhelmed and underfunded,” Bowser said in her letter. She has repeatedly stated that the influx is stressing her government’s ability to care for its own homeless residents and now requires a federal response.
Bowser sharply criticized Abbott and Ducey, accusing them of “cruel political gamesmanship” and saying the pair had “decided to use desperate people to score political points.”
Explaining his decision to add New York City as a destination, Abbott said that Biden’s “refusal to acknowledge the crisis caused by his open border policies” forced Texas to “take unprecedented action to keep our communities safe.”
He said the migrants are being dropped off at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
“In addition to Washington, D.C., New York City is the ideal destination for these migrants, who can receive the abundance of city services and housing that Mayor Eric Adams has boasted about within the sanctuary city,” Abbott said.
In response, Fabien Levy, spokesman for Adams, tweeted that Abbott’s “continued use of human beings as political pawns is disgusting. NYC will continue to welcome asylum seekers w/ open arms, as we have always done, but we still need support from DC.”
As mayor of D.C., Bowser does not have the authority to personally order a National Guard deployment, an issue that has become emotionally charged in recent years as a symbol of the district’s entrenched status as less than a state.
Her limited authority played a role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump. When it became clear that Capitol Police were overmatched by the crowds, Bowser couldn’t immediately deploy the district guard. Instead, crucial time was lost while the request was considered inside the Pentagon, and protesters rampaged through the building.
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Associated Press writer Ashraf Khalil in Washington, Karen Matthews in New York City and Bob Christie in Phoenix contributed to this report.
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Doctor details what men and women should know about alopecia
KENILWORTH, N.J., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After this year's Academy Awards, hair loss was a trending topic. Yet much of the conversation around Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia highlighted common misconceptions around hair loss. We lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair from our head every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But some people will experience even more significant hair loss in their lifetimes, which can be a source of anxiety and in some cases, an indicator of more serious medical issues.
In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Wendy S. Levinbook, MD, Hartford Dermatology Associates, breaks down six of the most common misconceptions about hair loss – along with the facts people should know.
Misconception #1 - Alopecia is a Specific Medical Condition
Alopecia is simply the medical term for any type of hair loss. It is not a specific medical condition. There are many specific types of alopecia. The most common is androgenetic alopecia, which is related to aging. By age 80, more than 70% of men and 50% of women will have this form of alopecia.
Misconception #2 - Hair Loss Only Affects Older Men
It's not just men who experience hair loss. Women also experience hair loss, although the pattern of hair loss tends to be different in men and women. In women, hair is usually first lost on the top of the head. Typically, the hair thins rather than becoming completely lost, and the hairline stays intact.
Misconception #3 - Hair Loss is Passed Down from Just Your Mother or Father
There's a persistent myth that hair loss in men is passed down from the mother's side of the family while hair loss in women is passed down the father's side. While genetics play a part in male- and female-pattern hair loss, these traits can be passed down from both parents.
Misconception #4 - Nothing Can Prevent Hair Loss
There are a wide range of products, vitamins and therapies that claim to prevent or even undo hair loss – often with a hefty price tag attached. The reality is, it's difficult to regain hair that's already been lost in most cases. Slowing or stopping hair loss depends on the cause of the hair loss, but there are some products that can be effective if used consistently and effectively.
Misconception #5 - Washing Your Hair Too Much Can Cause Hair Loss
Some people are concerned that washing their hair too often can cause hair loss. This is not true. Additionally, hats do not cause hair loss and in fact can be an effective way to protect the scalp from the sun.
Misconception #6 - Hair Loss is Only a Cosmetic Issue
The psychological impact of hair loss should not be overlooked or minimized. Our society places a high value on appearance, and hair is closely tied to beauty standards across many cultures. Individuals struggling with hair loss should pay close attention to mental health issues that may come with it. Often, seeking support from loved ones or others going through similar challenges can help.
At the same time, hair loss is not always a purely cosmetic challenge. It can be indicative of more serious issues, including lupus, hormonal disorders, fungal infections, or nutritional deficiencies. It can also be caused by physical stressors, psychological stress, or an injury.
Read more about hair loss in Dr. Levinbook's editorial on MerckManuals.com.
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R. Kelly jury to hear opening statements at trial in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Opening statements set for Wednesday give prosecutors and R. Kelly’s attorneys their first chance to address jurors directly about charges that accuse the R&B singer of enticing of minors for sex, producing child pornography and rigging his 2008 pornography trial.
Both the prosecution and Kelly’s legal team told the judge earlier in the week that they would like about an hour each to tell jurors about the kind evidence they can expect to see and hear. The evidentiary stage of the federal trial is expected to last about a month.
Lawyers for two Kelly co-defendants will also address jurors before the government begins calling witnesses later Wednesday. Prosecutors haven’t said who they will call first.
The jury was impaneled Tuesday night with prosecutors and defense attorneys arguing toward the end of the process about whether the government was improperly attempting to keep some Black people off the jury.
Kelly, who is Black, is accused of enticing minors for sex, of producing child pornography and of fixing his 2008 state child pornography trial at which he was acquitted.
As the sides began exercising peremptory challenges — in which they can remove a fixed number of potential jurors from the pool — Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean accused prosecutors of seeking to strike Black people from the jury “to deny Mr. Kelly a jury of his peers.”
Prosecutors noted multiple African American people had already made it onto the jury before the defense objected, and they argued their reasons for wanting to strike some had nothing to do with race. In one case, they said an older man appeared to have a hard time staying awake.
Judge Harry Leinenweber partially agreed with the defense, disallowing prosecutors from striking three Black people from the jury, and restoring them. About half the 12 jurors impaneled were identified as Black by the judge, prosecutor and defense attorneys. Six alternates were also selected.
Some of the jurors selected had watched at least part of a six-part documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” about sex abuse allegations against the Grammy award-winning singer. Watching it wasn’t an automatic disqualification as long as a would-be juror could assure Leinenweber they could still be impartial.
Among the 12 jurors selected was a retired real estate agent who had one son who was a prosecutor and another son who was a defense attorney. Another juror was a librarian.
Among those dismissed was a woman who said she had unfavorable views of police and judges and a man who said he didn’t think the IRS should exist.
One central focus of the trial will be on whether Kelly threatened and paid off a girl with whom he allegedly videotaped himself having sex when he was about 30 and she was no older than 14. That’s the allegation underpinning another of the charges against Kelly, conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Jurors in the 2008 child pornography trial acquitted Kelly, with some later explaining that they felt they had no choice because the girl did not testify. The woman, now in her 30s and referred to in court filings only as “Minor 1,” will be the government’s star witness.
When she testifies, prosecutors explained in court Monday that they won’t use her real name and won’t refer to her as Minor 1. Instead, they will call her by a single pseudonym, “Jane.”
Kelly, 55, already has already been sentenced by a New York federal judge to a 30-year prison term for a 2021 conviction on charges that he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, will be around 80 before qualifying for early release based on his sentence imposed in New York, which he is appealing.
Kelly faces four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are expected to testify.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants at the Chicago trial. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they also have denied wrongdoing.
Minor 1 is expected to testify that she was on video having sex with Kelly. The recording was at the heart of the monthlong 2008 trial and was played for jurors almost every day. Prosecutors say Kelly threatened and sought to pay off Minor 1 and her parents so they wouldn’t testify in 2008. None of them did.
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Matchbook joins Powered by Snowflake program to accelerate enablement of data for faster decision-making
- Matchbook AI delivers accurate, actionable data in real time
- Matchbook AI illuminates data to help businesses make better and faster decisions, with algorithms that automate efficiencies and processes
- Matchbook AI goes beyond data mastering to cleanse, match, enrich and standardize, as well as mitigate risks with effective trade compliance and monitoring
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matchbook AI is expanding its transformational Reference Data as a Service platform that delivers accurate and actionable data on demand for companies that struggle with the ongoing pain of disparate and low-quality data. Matchbook AI's platform provides a just-in-time data smart solution for business intelligence that resides between the customer's enterprise data systems and external reference data sources. The Matchbook AI platform is now powered by Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, fueling joint customers with intelligent data for near real time decision-making and managed data that can be shared across enterprises.
How the Matchbook AI platform works:
The Matchbook AI platform enables real-time access to actionable information and insights at every level of the organization. Matchbook AI accelerates decision-making by connecting enterprise systems and processes, whether it be vendor, procurement, supply chain, marketing, finance, or customers' data, and integrating it with commercial reference data.
Matchbook joins the Powered by Snowflake program
Joining the Powered by Snowflake program in March 2022, Matchbook AI is continuing to refine and improve its trusted data for business intelligence with the Snowflake Data Cloud. Snowflake's platform complements Matchbook AI's strategic decision-making mission, extending the benefit of an architecture designed to deliver incredibly fast querying times at scale to joint customers. In addition, it ensures near-zero maintenance while enabling outcomes with secure near-instant seamless sharing of live data.
"With the Powered by Snowflake program, we can accelerate time to market, deliver a better customer experience, and improve operational efficiency by leveraging the speed, scale, and performance of Snowflake's platform," says Rushabh Mehta, founder and CEO of Matchbook AI. "Our customers represent global leaders from across industries. They have sought out Matchbook to solve complex data problems and get a better data experience, faster queries and trusted outcomes they can act on in real time."
Regulatory compliance through trusted data
Global regulatory compliance is also an important part of the data journey, with billions lost to non-compliance fines each year. From data management to global regulatory requirements, Matchbook AI's Sentinel product enables companies with CDM, vendor onboarding, financial risk, AML / OFAC, Data Management needs.
Customer success:
Prior to using Matchbook AI, one of the leading commercial insurance providers in North America experienced significant delays in accessing accurate risk information for timely decisions and did not have insights into the changing risk profile of their portfolio. Leveraging Matchbook AI, the insurer now accesses and mitigates risks at the point of underwriting while monitoring in near-real time changes to risk across their commercial portfolio.
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Matchbook AI is delivering accurate and actionable data for decision-making in real time with its transformational Reference Data as a Service platform, which resides between a customer's enterprise data systems and commercial referential data sources. Matchbook AI customers come from all areas of industry, from financial, technology and insurance to global healthcare leaders and manufacturers, including Travelers, Johnson & Johnson, Boeing, Raytheon, American Express, Google, IBM, and more. Visit us at https://matchbookai.com.
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Claimant Alleges Unsuitable Offshore Investment Led To Significant Losses
HOUSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An investor who lives in Trinidad & Tobago filed a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration claim against Truist Investment Services over losses he sustained in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda). The claimant is seeking up to six-figures in damages after he allegedly was unsuitably recommended this risky, offshore-like annuity product despite making it clear to the broker-dealer that he was seeking safety and security for his family's assets.
Our Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) investment attorneys are representing this investor in FINRA arbitration against Truist Investment Services in his fight to recoup his losses.
This Trinidad & Tobago investor and his wife had a bank account with SunTrust. It was through a SunTrust branch that they met their Truist Investment Services broker, who allegedly recommended that they do more with their money than keep it in savings. Their Truist financial advisor then allegedly proceeded to overconcentrate nearly 100% of their assets in Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda), which has since filed for bankruptcy protection and is now in liquidation proceedings.
This claimant's Truist Investment broker allegedly misrepresented the Northstar (Bermuda) investment to him as extremely safe and one in which his principal would be guaranteed.
An assessment by Moody's in 2011 that gave a very negative outlook for Bermuda as a place to invest.
Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda)'s failure to prepare and submit statutory financial statements, statutory financial returns, capital and solvency returns, declarations of compliance, and certificates of compliance for the years ending in 2018 and 2019. Northstar (Bermuda) filed for bankruptcy protection in 2020.
The indictment and 2020 conviction of Northstar Financial Services (Bermuda) owner Greg Lindberg for bribery and wire fraud. Lindberg is known for utilizing his annuity and asset companies to funnel funds to other companies under his control and he is believed to have done the same with Northstar (Bermuda). As far back as 2018, the US Department of Justice had launched a probe into his activities in Bermuda.
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SIIA recognizes Vizzle as one of the most innovative EdTech solutions, RethinkEd's fifth overall CODiE award.
NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RethinkEd's Vizzle was named the Best Solution for Students with Special Needs of 2022 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.
"We're honored and excited to share this award with the dedicated RethinkEd team and all our wonderful customers that helped us make Vizzle into an incredible education solution," says Diana Frezza, Executive Vice President.
Vizzle's multi-tiered standards-aligned activities provide access for all students to achieve academic success. We expanded and built on our previous win in 2021 by bringing new interactive elements for enhanced learning. Now, we're continuing to improve Vizzle by offering comprehensive K-12 academic curriculum for Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies that will be ready for back-to-school 2022.
"The 2022 EdTech CODiE Award winners exemplify the outstanding products, services and overall innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials," said SIIA President Jeff Joseph. "We are so proud to recognize this year's honorees – the best of the best – that provide solutions to many of the critical challenges facing learners today – from access and equity, to personalized and tailored learning and beyond. Congratulations to all of this year's CODiE Award winners!"
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, announced the full slate of CODiE winners during a virtual winner announcement. Awards were given for products and services deployed specifically for education and learning professionals, including the top honor of the Best Overall Education Technology Solution.
A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.
More information about how Vizzle has partnered with school districts across the country to help students bridge the learning gap can be found here.
More information about the Awards is available here.
Details about the winning products can be found here.
The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. For more information, visit siia.net/CODiE.
RethinkEd was founded on a simple yet powerful idea: To literally re-think education. To make it better and easier. To unburden school districts and empower educators. To improve outcomes and elevate accountability. To promote collaboration and inspire learning. And, most importantly, to make a difference in the school day for everyone – administrators, educators, and students.
The RethinkEd solution is part of Rethink First, a global company that is transforming behavioral healthcare. Similar to Rethink First's other solutions that are innovating and improving outcomes for clinicians and employers globally, RethinkEd is pioneering EdTech with our relentless pursuit of innovative methods that put evidenced-based, data-informed, digitally delivered instruction and assessments into the hands of educators, clinicians, and parents who share our singularly minded focus: To power the potential of all children and to work together to help them succeed.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important September 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lithuania’s top diplomat said Monday that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin from power is the only way to protect the West and its allies from future threats from Moscow, urging an even tougher stance than the U.S. and many NATO allies have been willing to pursue since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In an interview with The Associated Press in Washington, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said Putin’s annual Victory Day speech was “underwhelming” and that the “gloomy faces” of generals and others were signs of failing in the Ukraine war. Yet, he said a wounded Putin may be even more dangerous and that the only way to remove the threat is to remove him.
“From our standpoint, up until the point the current regime is not in power, the countries surrounding it will be, to some extent, in danger. Not just Putin but the whole regime because, you know, one might change Putin and might change his inner circle but another Putin might rise into his place,” Landsbergis said.
“And so as long as a regime that intends to wage wars outside Russian territory is in place, the countries surrounding it are in danger,” he said. “And, if one thing was proven to those who doubted it after 2008 in Georgia in 2014 when the first war in Ukraine started, it is that Russia is an aggressive country. That’s very clear.”
Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states that among NATO allies are particularly concerned about possible Russian designs on forcefully returning them to Moscow’s rule. Lithuanian officials, including Landsbergis have been especially outspoken about their fears but his overt calls for regime change go beyond what most NATO allies have been willing to express.
President Joe Biden raised eyebrows among many when he told an audience in Warsaw, Poland in March that “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.” But the White House quickly walked back that statement and Biden himself said he was not calling for regime change in Moscow.
Landsbergis, who was in Washington for meetings with U.S. officials and others, said he had not been impressed by Putin’s Victory Day speech in Red Square.
“‘Underwhelming’ probably is the most used word to describe the situation and I will use that myself,” he said. “I think that we’ve seen a lot of generals and politicians who feel that they’re losing a war to much smaller country that they most probably did not even want to start to begin with.”
“The faces were kind of sad and grim that you usually would not see on the parade day, which is to remember the greatest victory that they think they had, but now it’s not a day of victory for them and many of them they understand that they’re losing,” Landsbergis told The AP.
Many had expected Putin to use the annual commemoration of the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II — a day after the rest of Europe marks Victory in Europe Day — to announce an intensified military push on Ukraine or call for referendums for the annexation of Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine’s east. He did neither.
Landsbergis said Lithuania was pleased with the support that its NATO allies have offered to it and the other countries in the alliance’s eastern flank, but that they needed more. He said Lithuania, along with fellow Baltic nations Estonia and Latvia, would be pressing NATO to supply more air and maritime defenses as well as permanent deployments of troops on their territory when alliance leaders meet in Madrid in late June.
He said the Madrid summit should be a venue where the particular vulnerabilities of the Baltics are taken into account and addressed. “It has to be reflected that NATO has to change its its posture in eastern flank more. In the Baltic states we kind of we feel that we are approaching this point where we are more and more resembling the feeling of West Berlin and during the years of the Cold War,” he said.
He said the Baltics were pleased when Biden said that NATO would defend “every inch” of NATO territory but that those words must be followed by actions.
“We are very happy the way that partners and allies reacted to Russia’s war in Ukraine, sending additional deployments in the Baltic states, but it’s still a short-term solution,” he said. “We believe that we’re approaching the time frame where we have to really take into account the strategic implications of the war.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-interview-lithuania-fm-calls-for-regime-change-in-russia/ | 2022-05-10T01:03:39Z |
First responders in Temple and Belton got a different type of call Thursday — a call for food.
Police officers, firefighters and EMTs lined up in front of the Hecho en Queso food truck when it stopped at both cities offering a variety of meals. The food truck stopped in the morning at the Central Fire Station in downtown Temple and at lunch in the parking lot of the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.
This is the fifth year that the food truck has visited both locations on the invitation of the funeral home, which pays for all the first responder’s meals.
Tommy Riggs, general manager of the funeral home, said the event started as a way to honor local first responders and remember the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
“We just do it so we can give back to the community and the (first responders) who have done all the hard work throughout the years for us,” Riggs said.
Riggs said the event originally started with the funeral home working out of their buildings but made a change to using food trucks so it could go to the Central Fire Station in Temple.
Although it is more than 20 years after 9/11, Riggs said he still felt it was important to remember what happened at celebrate first responders.
“September 11 was a significant event and it is a great time to give back,” Riggs said.
For the first responders, the Mexican fusion food truck had four of its regular menu items available for free. These included its eagle bowl, quesadilla plate, taco play and nachos.
Jordan White, a Belton emergency medical technician, said she appreciated the event and the support from the community.
This year was the second time White said she has attended the event, with many first responders in the area letting each other know about the free food.
“I am not going to lie, I really appreciate it,” White said. “There are some days where we don’t get to make it back to the station and get to eat lunch or anything. We work 24 hours so it is hard to cook a good meal instead of swinging by and picking something up at the gas station.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_6ded7d00-2fc2-11ed-8be3-3b1ebb8e5144.html | 2022-09-08T23:36:40Z |
MIAMI (AP) —
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for a stretch of the lower Texas Gulf Coast and part of Mexico’s northeast shoreline amid forecasts that an offshore disturbance would become a tropical storm in coming hours.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft found top sustained winds reaching near 35 mph (55 kph) with higher gusts in the system. It was located in the Gulf about 400 miles (640 kilometers) south-southeast of the mouth of the Rio Grande river.
The center said slow strengthening is expected and the disturbance was expected to become a tropical storm by sometime Saturday. It said the system is moving to the northwest at 14 mph (22 kph) amid forecasts of an eventual weekend landfall in northeast Mexico, the Miami advisory said.
Mexico’s government issued a tropical storm warning for its Gulf coast from Boca de Catan northward to the mouth of the Rio Grande amid forecasts of eventual landfall in northeast Mexico. A tropical storm warning also is in effect for the lower Texas coast from Port Mansfield south to the mouth of the Rio Grande.
Forecasters said the potential tropical cyclone could produce total rain of 3 to 6 inches with isolated totals 8 inches along parts of Mexico’s eastern coast from northern sections of the state of Veracruz across the state of Tamaulipas.
Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches (2.5 cms to 7.5 cms) with isolated higher amounts are possible across far south Texas, the hurricane center advisory said. It said the rainfall may produce life threatening flash flooding and mudslides and extend into far south Texas. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/tropical-storm-warnings-out-for-parts-of-texas-mexico-coast/ | 2022-08-20T22:22:21Z |
Well-known environmental and land use lawyers Thomas A. Mackie, John F. Shea, and Peter F. Durning join the firm along with their entire team
BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP today announced that the members of Mackie Shea Durning PC, the highly-regarded environmental law, land use and related litigation law firm, have joined the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Groups. The new attorneys include: John Shea and Peter Durning as Partners, Thomas Mackie as Senior Counsel, Peter Vetere as an Associate, and Gail Hire as Of Counsel. With the addition of this team, Burns & Levinson will have one of the largest environmental practices in the region.
"I have known John, Tom and Peter for over 25 years and was thrilled when the opportunity arose for this stellar team to join our firm," said David Rosenblatt, co-managing partner of Burns & Levinson and chair of the firm's Environmental Group. "We have been looking to strategically expand our real estate and environmental practices, and this group of lawyers are among the best in this industry. We are fortunate to have them onboard."
Tom Mackie represents businesses and municipalities facing complex environmental issues involving solid waste, recycling and renewable energy facility siting; hazardous waste cleanup; private and public environmental contracting; facility acquisition; environmental due diligence; host community agreements; cost recovery cases under CERCLA and M.G.L. c. 21E; and litigation of permit appeals.
John Shea focuses his environmental and land use law practice on permitting and appeals for wetlands, water (drinking, wastewater, stormwater), air emissions, and hazardous waste cleanup laws. He is recognized for his work securing approvals for complex and controversial projects, developing environmental compliance plans for pro-active and troubled companies, and successfully defending permits and enforcement actions in administrative and court appeals. He has been a Hearing Officer in over 40 solid waste site assignment proceedings.
Peter Durning represents clients in environmental litigation, enforcement defense and land use permitting and appeals, with a specific focus on water and wetlands matters. His experience includes adjudicatory hearings before the MassDEP, zoning disputes, judicial review of administrative proceedings, trials and appellate work.
"We are excited to transition our practices and team to Burns & Levinson," said Peter Durning. "We have extremely synergistic practices and are looking forward to working with our talented new colleagues and helping to grow the firm's environmental group."
Burns & Levinson shares a number of clients, including Clean Harbors, and overlapping industry expertise with Mackie Shea Durning (MSD) in scrap recycling, solid waste and hazardous waste. MSD represents a leading global metals recycler and Burns & Levinson serves as outside general counsel to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, which is the key trade association for metals recycling. Recently another MSD client, one of the largest solid waste disposal companies in the U.S., purchased JRM Hauling and Recycling Services, represented by Burns & Levinson.
MSD has a Tier 1 ranking in Environmental Law and Environmental Litigation in the state by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and is ranked among the top Massachusetts Environmental Law Firms by Chambers USA. The MSD partners are also individually ranked by Best Lawyers and Chambers USA as among the best environmental attorneys and environmental litigators in Massachusetts. Shea was selected in 2013 as Environmental Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. All three lawyers serve important roles in business, bar and non-profit organizations. Durning and Shea have been Chairs and Co-Chairs of the Boston Bar Association Environmental Section's Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste and Environmental Litigation Committees. Mackie was Chair of the Board of the Directors of the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC), and in 2018 he received the prestigious Steven G. Lewis Award for Service to the Environmental Industry. In addition, they regularly speak at statewide industry and water supply conferences, and are authors of chapters in the MCLE Environmental Law treatise, and other leading publications.
"Our firm has been very successful for 45 years, but we could not resist the opportunity to bring the strength and resources of a larger firm to our clients, and to collaborate closely with David," said John Shea. "John and I have known and successfully worked with David and his team on numerous superfund and other matters over the past four decades. Burns & Levinson is such a great place for our team and clients, and we are happy to be here," added Tom Mackie.
About Burns & Levinson LLP
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with 125 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, environmental and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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The Established Report Analyzes Data from Blackbaud's YourCause® Portfolio for Centralized Social Impact to Show How Companies and Their Employees Engage with Purpose
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today released its 10th annual Industry Review: Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which analyzes corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employees' philanthropic behavior. The report provides insights and trends from more than 380 participating companies and their 7.6 million+ employees using data collected between January and December 2021 within Blackbaud's YourCause® CSRconnect®, GrantsConnect® and NPOconnect® solutions. Companies evaluated in this report represent a subset of the total client base.
"With an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, and employees' continued desire to engage in purpose-driven work, it's more important than ever for companies to build and grow their CSR programs," said Brandon Sharrett, president and general manager, Corporate Solutions, Blackbaud. "We've been in the social good business for 40 years and are dedicated to helping companies drive giving and volunteering. This report provides data and insights to help CSR leaders make decisions, benchmark their companies and explore strategies for boosting employee engagement."
Key findings from this year's Industry Review:
- Employees volunteered more in-person than virtually in 2021 and continued to favor individual volunteer events over group events. Of the more than 6 million volunteer hours tracked, 72% took place at in-person events. CSR programs can benefit from a hybrid approach to volunteering by offering in-person and virtual opportunities that allow employees to engage with social impact in any way they feel comfortable.
- Nearly half of the total donation amount in 2021 from companies evaluated were dollars funded through matching gifts, volunteer grant programs and other incentive and recognition programs. The sum of these company dollars was 43.7% of the total donation amount.
- 91% of companies supported offline giving within their programs, allowing employees to make donations in a way they are comfortable with. Offline giving accounted for 27% of the total donation amount from companies evaluated in the report.
- Companies within the study enabled an additional $1.59 million in donations in 2021 by covering third-party credit card fees as a program benefit.
- Over $607 million in grants were awarded from companies using YourCause GrantsConnect in 2021. These companies ran grant programs of all sizes, starting as low as $1,000 in grants awarded.
In addition to 2021 data, the report also provides a look at a few trends overtime from 2016–2021 for full-time employees. It can be helpful to look back on how the industry has shifted alongside changes in the economy and work trends as companies and people continue to focus on purpose. The number of companies and employees evaluated has significantly grown over the years, with 35% more companies represented in this report than last year. The robust report looks at programs and employee engagement by geographic region—both in the U.S and globally. Companies of all sizes are included to provide a holistic view of the current industry.
"We are working in a world that is changing dramatically and with people who are seeking increased support from their employers to help manage these shifts," said Rachel Hutchisson, vice president, global social responsibility, Blackbaud. "I am heartened to see companies of all sizes, especially the small businesses, cultivate a focus on giving and service within their employee community."
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reported that 60% of global employees will choose a place to work based on their beliefs and values, and companies investing in purpose will be well positioned to attract that talent. Download the full Industry Review here, and learn more about Blackbaud's CSR solutions for companies here.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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JOBLIO is a technology-based platform and compliance engine that prevents fraud and provides transparent and efficient hiring processes for the global labor market.
AVENTURA, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joblio is honored and pleased to announce the appointment of David Arkless as Chairman of the Board.
David is an industry icon, with a demonstrated history of working in consulting, the staffing/recruitment industry, UN organisations and a myriad of not-for-profit organisations.
A former Global President at ManpowerGroup, International President at CDI Corporation and Director at Hewlett-Packard Europe, David has served as a Board Member of UNHCR and the IOM and is currently a Professor at the University of Durham.
Mr. Arkless has been an advisor to the US Department of State, various EU Departments and Governments, including the UK, China, Vietnam and the KSA.
He also served as Vice-President of CIETT, the international confederation of private employment agencies and as one of the founding sponsors of both the UK Modern Slavery Act and the California Act, he continues to contribute his experience and talent on an institutional and practical level to stop the abuse of human beings on a worldwide basis. Going forward he will assist the global expansion of Joblio, currently present in 45 markets, establishing the gold standard of cross-border, ethical and safe employment.
"I have been involved with Joblio for years, as I always viewed them as a global solution to end the abuse of migrant/foreign workers. Whatever we in the HR industry have done over the last 40 years, we still have not produced an international framework to protect workers. Joblio provides this. I am honored to be appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the company," – David Arkless outlined his determination to disrupt the industry of human capital management with the help of Joblio's technology.
Jon Purzhansky, CEO and co-founder of Joblio, Inc, congratulated David Arkless: " David Arkless is a recognized expert in cross-border employment that brings the knowledge and understanding of the global human capital management landscape. Mr.Arkless shares Joblio's values and together we will work on establishing the gold standard for the cross-border employment industry."
Labor shortages around the world are putting a serious strain on supply chains and companies of all sizes. Migrant laborers are being called upon to solve these shortages, yet high churn rates mean that employers are constantly seeking new migrant laborers who are costly to import, train, and acclimate to local norms.
A more efficient way to recruit, train, and retain talented migrant laborers is needed. Investing in migrant communities is the answer. Through its proprietary Applicant Concierge Experience (ACE) program, Joblio is revolutionizing migrant assimilation. The ACE program is focused on pre-departure and post-arrival community management. This means that migrant laborers begin acclimating to their new homes before they even leave their origin countries. It also ensures they receive continuous support once they land in their new home and face unexpected challenges.
Joblio's accessible, global platform removes the middlemen, freeing up economic value. They offer four accessible user interfaces for a streamlined and transparent hiring process that results in faster applicant processing, higher employment satisfaction and lower employee attrition.
For complete information, visit: https://joblio.co
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Manatee County officials release name of suspect in murder/suicide
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (WWSB) - A Manatee County death investigation has been ruled a murder-suicide and the suspect has been identified, per sheriff’s officials.
Two decomposing bodies were discovered inside a Lakewood Ranch home after a family member called and requested a welfare check.
Deputies arrived at the Lake Vista Condos and found two individuals deceased inside.
Autopsy revealed the woman died of asphyxiation. Tery McAvoy, the male, died after cutting himself with a sharp object. There is no evidence that anyone else was involved.
Detectives do not have a clear motive for the deaths, but have reason to believe the two were having domestic issues. Family members requested the victim’s name be withheld from reports per Marsy’s Law.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS AUGUST 22, 2022
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period").
All investors who purchased the shares of Inotiv, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain request additional information concerning the action at www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Inotiv, Inc. you may, no later than August 22, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Inotiv, Inc.
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According to the filed complaint, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose:
- Envigo RMS, LLC ("Envigo") and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA");
- Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA;
- Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility;
- as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action;
- Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility;
- Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and
- 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.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
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First lady Jill Biden touts US commitment to South and Central America in Ecuador speech
By Kate Bennett, CNN
First lady Jill Biden spent her first full day of a trip through South and Central America on Thursday, using a speech at the Carondelet presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, to emphasize the importance of global assistance and building alliances.
The first lady used her remarks, made before a speech by Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, to tout America’s commitment to this part of the world.
“You know, Joe and I hope that you know that he cares deeply about you, and I do too. And that’s why I’m here today,” said Biden, who on Friday departs for Panama before going on to Costa Rica. “The United States is committed to Ecuador.”
The first lady’s tour is meant to emphasize the role of the US in partnering with each country and those nations’ commitment to democracy, according to her office. The trip comes as the Biden administration faces several challenges on the immigration front, including a heated debate over Title 42, a Trump-era pandemic restriction that allows migrants to be turned away at the US-Mexico border because of the public health crisis.
The visit also serves as a precursor to the Summit of the Americas, being held in June in Los Angeles. The summit convenes every three to four years and brings together leaders of North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. This year will be the first time the United States has hosted the summit since its inception in 1994.
Biden’s speech touched on next month’s Summit of the Americas, which is already facing the threat of boycott by Mexico unless Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela are invited. US officials have repeatedly said the governments of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela will not be invited to the summit due to their human rights records. As host country, the US has the privilege of selecting leaders to be invited to the summit.
“In June, Joe and I are excited to invite leaders and their spouses to Los Angeles, California, for the Summit of the Americas. At this summit, our leaders have a very ambitious agenda, to come together on things like achieving an equitable and sustainable future,” Biden said.
The first lady also cautioned against the scourge of political corruption in the region.
“If one nation is vulnerable to … authoritarianism … or poverty, it won’t be long before those same problems reach us all,” Biden said. “But when nations here in South America embrace democracy, you become a living proof that governments can deliver for the people that they represent — inspiring others to follow.”
Those warnings were also interwoven with reminders of the travails of the last several years, especially the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Injustice and corruption, poverty and pollution, disease and despair. They aren’t contained by any borders,” Biden said. “If we learned anything from the Covid-19 pandemic, from these last few years of sickness and sorrow, it’s how one deadly virus can move through the world. How hunger and violence are woven together. How a war in Europe can ripple through stock markets and supermarkets. And here, how the loss of trees in your Amazon can take a piece of the future from all of us.”
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CHARLESTON, S.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced that Deneen DeFiore, vice president and global chief information security officer for United Airlines, has joined its board of directors.
DeFiore brings more than 20 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity. Prior to her role at United Airlines, DeFiore served as senior vice president, global chief information and product security officer at GE Aviation.
"We're delighted to welcome Deneen to the Blackbaud board of directors," said Andrew M. Leitch, chairman of the Blackbaud board. "She brings invaluable experience in cybersecurity as well as a strong track record of executive leadership, and she will be a great asset to the board."
"Cybersecurity is a top priority for our company as we continue to grow and invest in our program, and we look forward to having Deneen's expertise as we navigate this area," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud. "In addition, Deneen has an extensive background in helping corporations grow, working across both the private and public sector, and innovating cutting-edge technology solutions. We're thrilled to welcome her."
During her 19-year tenure at General Electric, DeFiore held various leadership positions across GE Corporate, GE Aviation and GE Power. She was instrumental in helping to build cybersecurity capabilities on a corporate level and worked closely with the U.S. Department of Defense, multiple government agencies and policy groups, and became an active voice in the industry to shape policies for defense department implementations. In her current role at United Airlines, DeFiore is responsible for cybersecurity strategy, overseeing and reducing risk and improving cyber resilience. She led the company's COVID-19 technology crisis response efforts and implemented and enabled secure remote workforce capabilities across all business operations.
"I'm looking forward to joining the Blackbaud board as the company continues to provide technology and solutions for the global social good community," said DeFiore. "Blackbaud is well positioned for success, their customers are making a real difference in our world, and I am excited to be a part of it."
In addition to DeFiore, Blackbaud's board of directors includes Andrew M. Leitch (chairman), George H. Ellis, Timothy Chou, Ph.D., Michael (Mike) P. Gianoni, D. Roger Nanney, Sarah E. Nash and Joyce M. Nelson.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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BEIJING, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wangcheng District of central China's Changsha City, home place of Lei Feng, the role model for altruism in China, convened a themed conference to recruit urgently needed talents to help tackle difficult tasks in boosting industrial economy on Wednesday.
As the district introduces, it plans to recruit 689 talents that local industrial development desperately demands, 54 ones for local public institutions and 90 ones for the Qingfeng college students social practice plan.
During the conference, around 130 talents with doctoral degrees came to Wangcheng District and held offline recruitment meetings with local businesses including Ausnutria Dairy Co., Ltd., Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. and Hunan Viscope Technology.
Among them, 42 percent of the attendees reached initial intentions with the recruitment institutions or companies on Wednesday.
Recent years, Wangcheng District has developed a set of policies to introduce, cultivate and motivate talents and create the "Talent first" environment in a bid to better facilitate local economic growth and contribute more to Changsha's capital economy boosting strategies.
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Report Finds: $127 Billion Dollar Market, Abbott is #1 IVD Company, Cancer Testing High-Growth Area, China and Korea are Key International Regions
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The worldwide in vitro diagnostic (IVD) market will reach $127.4 billion dollars in 2022, according to IVD market research firm Kalorama Information. That's the finding from the firm's 15th large-scale IVD industry report, The Worldwide Market for In Vitro Diagnostic Tests, released this month. The market will grow to $140.1 billion in 2027, and COVID-19 testing will drive that market. The larger part of the IVD market is non-COVID testing and diabetes and cancer testing products, which will also drive the industry to growth.
Kalorama has called the IVD market for two decades in detailed reports based on company financial information, interviews and medical statistics (FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://kaloramainformation.com/product/the-worldwide-market-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-tests-15th-edition/). In its latest report, Kalorama finds that COVID-19 testing is the largest contributor to the market and the growth of the market over the five year period forecasted in the report. Kalorama forecasts that $32.6 billion will originate from COVID-19 tests in 2022. But the bulk of the market sales in 2022, an estimated $94.8 billion, will be from non-COVID-19 IVD tests.
Still COVID is the largest single-disease test segment and Kalorama's analysts project testing will continue through the five year forecast period of the report. That is because the disease shows no signs of being eradicated. "Over the past two years, scientists have come to see that SARS-CoV-2 yields non-sterilizing immunity; people who have been infected or vaccinated are still at risk of reinfection. So experts expect that the virus won't go away any time soon" per a recent Yale university study described in Yale News.
For a market researcher the presence of a disease means a longer period of revenues from products to assist in prevention and treatment of disease.
"For a diagnostic market to continue there needs to be only the threat of disease," said Bruce Carlson, SVP Publications at Science and Medicine Group, owner of Kalorama Information. "Cases will have to be ruled out and testing ready for any variant outbreaks. We have a long way before this is not a concern of diagnostics."
In its report, Kalorama market analysts tackle the question of what happens when COVID-19 revenues that have been boosting the major firms like Abbott, Roche and Quidel decline.
"Testing and revenues earned from that testing will decline over time. So what happens to IVD? Does it go into recession. Not at all. COVID-19 revenues are replaced by other tests," says Carlson.
According to Kalorama these other test segments are led by cancer testing, where spending on testing has always been a bit higher and patients are frequently tested as well. This includes in situ hybridization tissue DNA tests, blood tests for molecular cancer markers, immunohistochemistry, and HPV molecular tests. Also prevention tests such as pap smear, traditional stains, fecal occult blood tests and PSAs are growth areas.
But it's not just cancer diagnostic testing that will find demand—drug of abuse tests (the IVD terminology for tests outside of criminal or employment testing), cardiac markers, fecal occult blood tests, and glucose tests will show greater than average growth. Inherited tests and molecular tests for organ transplants are also areas of high market growth.
"So while COVID-19 revenues decline gradually, these other markets will produce at least 2% growth in the market," says Carlson.
Who earns this revenue? Kalorama reveals that most of the revenue in the market comes from about a dozen dominant companies. Abbott Diagnostics leads the IVD market, followed by Roche. Abbott capitalizes on its position in point-of-care (POC) from its Alere acquisition in 2017 and the COVID-19 epidemic and the continued presence of a testing market for infectious disease where the company's product offering is strong. Glucose test sales have also contributed. Roche maintains a commanding presence in large hospital systems in the U.S. and other areas, partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and tissue diagnostics offerings—all of which keep Roche in a top position. Siemens Healthineers, Beckman Coulter, bioMérieux, Quidel, Bio-Rad, Sysmex, Cepheid and Becton Dickinson are among other market leaders.
Kalorama's report is a global report, and the report sees China and Korea as key growth areas.
"China no longer is the double-digit grower of the past, but its market still will grow about twice as fast as the worldwide IVD market and it can't be ignored despite COVID outbreaks, supply issues and tensions, plus there were over 100 companies represented at the 2022 AACC expo interested in selling diagnostic products," says Carlson.
South Korea, India, Eastern Europe and Middle East countries also represent growth areas that Kalorama sizes and forecasts in its report.
The report is available at: https://kaloramainformation.com/product/the-worldwide-market-for-in-vitro-diagnostic-tests-15th-edition/
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The thriving subscription economy is creating new entrepreneurial miracles.
BEIJING, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edianyun, a leading technology-enabled office IT service provider in China, recently submitted its completed application forms to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for listing on the HKEx Main Board. According to business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, Edianyun is the first and largest technology-enabled office IT service provider in China.
What is the driving force behind its rapid growth and expansion as well as the flourishing of technology-enabled office IT service?
There are three pillars that bolster the development of Edianyun's office IT services:
Remanufacturing capabilities and technologies
By the end of 2021, Edianyun owned the largest remanufacturing factory in China, with a remanufacturing capacity of over 600,000 sets of computers. By leveraging its cutting-edge remanufacturing technologies, Edianyun can extend the service life of devices from an average of 3 years to 7-10 years, greatly boosting utilization efficiency.
Edianyun has also standardized the remanufacturing processes and chip-level precise repair technologies to optimize production, reduced the average timespan of remanufacturing processes to less than 10 days, and the average remanufacturing cost to less than RMB 100 per set.
Efficient self-developed system of operations (Nebula system)
Edianyun's self-developed Nebula system integrates services, devices and information, and connects the front-end and back-end operations that allow to efficiently manage devices on a large scale, handle complexity demands of business management, and provide timely customer service.
Remarkably high customer retention
Through a series of competitive self-developed technologies, Edianyun has established the technological strengths that anchor remarkably high customer retention rate. For 2019 and 2020, Edianyun achieved net dollar retention rate of 133.8% and 110.6%, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, that figure was 124.2%. The consistently high levels of customer retention indicate strong customer stickiness.
For 2019, 2020 and first three quarters in 2021, the recorded revenues of RMB632 million, RMB813 million and RMB838 million respectively, with corresponding gross margins of 38%, 41.4% and 48.4%. Edianyun's pay-as-you-go office IT services, the business sector from which generates primary revenue, accounted for 85.4% of total revenue for the year ended September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2021, adjusted net profit amounted to RMB 74.9 million, turning losses into profits. This cannot be achieved without the brand loyalty and customer appreciation with comprehensive services. The excellent financial results are also owed to high customer stickiness and extensive coverage of golden customers from SMEs of various market segments.
The business enjoys promising prospects, especially when compared with a market penetration rate of 60.0% in terms of the number of devices in the United States in 2020, the usage-based office IT services industry in China has a penetration rate of merely 2.1%. And yet, the market size of usage-based office IT industry is expected to reach RMB 29.2 billion by 2025, representing enormous growth potential.
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Report Highlights Continued Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) ("Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, today released its inaugural 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. This report provides an overview of Primo's long-term goals and efforts in support of those goals. Major milestones include achieving carbon neutrality, investing in cleaner transportation and a targeted exit of the retail single-use plastics business in North America.
"We are pleased to present our inaugural ESG report which highlights our priorities, objectives and achievements," said Tom Harrington, Primo's Chief Executive Officer. "At Primo, ESG is at the core of what we do. We offer sustainable water solutions, a workplace where all feel welcome, and a governance structure that recognizes and appreciates the diversity of thought and backgrounds. With our ESG report we will formalize our accountability and actions toward ESG and offer annual updates on our progress," said Mr. Harrington.
The report includes data that will be used as a benchmark for future ESG reports. Primo is committed to continuous improvement and future commitments for ESG reporting including third-party verified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, science-based target goal setting, and a completed life cycle assessment. The report can be accessed at www.primowatercorp.com/sustainability
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry-leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at over 13,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 22,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint representing a top-five position.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensures strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, announced today that Douglas Lane has joined the Company as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategy, effective today.
Douglas joins with more than 30 years of experience in the investor relations space following branded consumer product consumer companies as a sell-side equity research analyst, with a specialization in the direct selling industry.
Most recently, Douglas served as Founder, Principal and Director of Research for Lane Research LLC, a boutique Independent Equity Research Provider to Institutional Investors. Launched in 2016, coverage launched on major direct selling brands, including Tupperware, Avon, Herbalife and Nu Skin. Lane Research was Starmine's #1 stock picker and #2 earnings estimator in 2019 for Personal Products.
"We are pleased to have Douglas join us as we begin to see our omnichannel strategy come to life as a key component to our turnaround strategy," said Miguel Fernandez, CEO of Tupperware. "Given his knowledge and experience in the industry, we know he understands both the direct selling and the consumer side of our business, and we feel that his leadership in this area will be critical to delivering shareholder value."
Prior to Lane Research, Douglas co-founded Kristin Lane Agency LLC, a brand marketing agency, where he achieved several impressive accomplishments such as coordinating a partnership between Carnival Cruise Line and the NFL. Before that, Douglas served as a Managing Director at Jefferies & Company, Inc. where he led consumer products equity research efforts.
As Vice President of Internal Relations and Strategy for Tupperware, Douglas will lead the development of the company's business strategy and interface with the investment community. Additionally, Douglas is responsible for collaborating with the executive leadership team and Board of Directors to articulate the strategic direction of the Company, including capital allocation, business expansion into new channels and categories, and total shareholder value target setting.
Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) is a leading global consumer products company that designs innovative, functional and environmentally responsible products that people love and trust. Founded in 1946, Tupperware's signature container created the modern food storage category that revolutionized the way the world stores, serves and prepares food. Today, this iconic brand has more than 8,500 functional design and utility patents for solution-oriented kitchen and home products. With a purpose to nurture a better future, Tupperware® products are an alternative to single-use items. The company distributes its products into nearly 70 countries primarily through independent representatives around the world. For more information, visit Tupperwarebrands.com or follow Tupperware on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Investors: Douglas Lane, douglaslane@tupperware.com
Media: Cameron Klaus, cameronklaus@tupperware.com, 407.371.9784
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
ManTech International Corporation (NASDAQ: MANT)'s sale to Carlyle Group Inc. for $96.00 per share in cash. If you are a ManTech shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW)'s sale to Broadcom Inc. Under the terms of the merger, VMware shareholders may elect to receive either $142.50 in cash or 0.2520 shares of Broadcom common stock for each share of VMware they own. The shareholder election is subject to proration. If you are a VMware shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Brevan Electronics announced attendance at the 2022 EDS Leadership Summit
NASHUA, N.H., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brevan Electronics, an authorized distributor of electronic components from world-class manufacturers, announced that it would be attending the EDS Leadership Summit, occurring May 10-13, 2022, at the Mirage Resort in Las Vegas.
"We are thrilled to connect with our valued supplier partners and manufacturer representatives after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic," says Aaron Dufoe, Brevan president. "EDS is the perfect opportunity to reintroduce Brevan to industry leaders and discuss current manufacturing and distribution trends."
Since 1983, Brevan Electronics has supplied electronic components to OEMs and customers worldwide. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Brevan continued to sign on with new partner manufacturers remotely. EDS will provide the in-person opportunity to continue to add manufacturers to their already robust line card.
"We are very excited to meet face to face with manufacturing executives at EDS," says Michael O'Brien, Brevan Sales Director. "While modern technologies like Zoom and Teams assisted in our tremendous growth over the past two years, there is nothing like meeting someone in person and establishing a relationship with a firm handshake."
In addition to electronic component distribution, Brevan Electronics provides an entire suite of shortage solutions, including supply chain management, cable/harness assembly, kitting, inventory management, and global sourcing.
To schedule a meeting at EDS with Brevan Electronics, please visit https://info.brevan.com/eds
About Brevan Electronics
For over 39 years, Brevan Electronics has been a trusted partner and supplier for OEMs and customers worldwide. Brevan is a diverse supplier with a commitment to quality and world-class customer service. Access to global inventory, innovative products, and powerful brands has made Brevan one of the fastest-growing authorized distributors. Brevan Electronics is a privately held company based in Nashua, NH.
For more information, visit www.brevan.com
Media Contact: Cristina Adair | O: (603) 865-1916, cristina.adair@brevan.com
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4-year-old dead after finding loaded gun in car’s backseat, police say
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:38 AM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – A 4-year-old girl is dead after Georgia police said she found a loaded gun in the backseat of a car and accidentally shot herself.
The child’s mother, 26-year-old Kealin Lewis, has been charged with second-degree cruelty to children and remains at the DeKalb County Jail.
According to a DeKalb Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to Interstate 85 at 7:38 p.m. Sunday and found 4-year-old Kendal Lewis dead in the backseat of a car.
Investigators said it appears the child found a gun in the backseat and fired it, hitting herself.
The investigation is ongoing.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrey has closed on the land purchase for Bel Aire, a 354-unit multifamily residential community located near Denver's 40 West Arts District.
About nine miles west of Denver, Bel Aire's mid-century modern inspired architecture and interiors come equipped with two top floor lounges, one facing east toward downtown and the other facing west toward the Rocky Mountains. A fully furnished guest suite will also be available for residents and their families.
"Embrey is nationally recognized for developing and building premier multifamily communities," said Jimmy McCloskey, Executive Vice President of Development. "The living experience we are bringing to Bel Aire fits perfectly into Denver's active, outdoor lifestyle."
Planned amenities for the project include a pool and spa with adjacent outdoor cooking space, a bike workshop with bike racks, ski gear lockers, lounge areas, bike workstations, and a bike wash. Other amenities include a spacious clubroom, micro-offices and Wi-Fi lounge; a fitness and yoga center; and a dog park and wash area.
Embrey is known for its attention to detail in its interior living spaces and has designed its residential units with 9- and 10-foot ceilings; inviting kitchens with quartz countertops, and stainless-steel kitchen appliances; and bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in showers in select units.
Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2022 with leasing of first residential units expected in the second quarter of 2025.
San Antonio-based Embrey, LLC is a diversified real estate investment company that owns, develops, builds, acquires and manages multifamily and commercial assets in targeted markets across the United States. Since 1974, Embrey has developed more than 43,000 apartments and over 6 million square feet of commercial property. Embrey is a leading developer in the multifamily sector, with more than 6,000 units under construction or in development. www.embreydc.com
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Featuring shorter tracker rows, TopoTrack™ improves terrain handling and constructability for large-scale solar and distributed generation
ALAMEDA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunfolding, a supplier of innovative, US-made solar tracking technology, today announced a solution for projects on variable terrain that virtually eliminates grading within the solar array boundaries. Using Sunfolding's AirLink technology, TopoTrack's mechanically independent, scaled-down tracker rows minimize lost land within the fence line and at sites that were once considered off-limits to solar.
Sunfolding will display TopoTrack™ in the Solar Power International exhibition hall at RE+, September 20-22, in Anaheim, Calif. Visit Booth 1220 to see TopoTrack™, learn about the Sunfolding T29 Single-Axis Tracker, and meet the Sunfolding team.
TopoTrack™ features two posts, two actuators, and two purlins. By shortening row length, TopoTrack™ improves slope tolerance between rows and expands the boundaries of where solar can go.
"Sunfolding is driven to challenge conventional wisdom about solar project development on any land. You no longer have to flatten your site to make it suitable for trackers. TopoTrack™ maximizes both capacity and yield while virtually eliminating grading," said Glen Davis, chief executive officer of Sunfolding. "We're making solar projects easier to develop, build and operate, and more profitable to own."
The posts, actuators, and purlins for TopoTrack™ ship from US production facilities. Sunfolding sources over 90 percent of the tracker bill of materials from a 250-mile radius in the Midwest, delivering shorter lead times and reduced procurement risks.
"Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is pointing to unprecedented solar growth and a shift towards infrastructure with low impact on the planet combined with positive impact on the US economy. This is what Sunfolding provides," added Sunfolding Founder and Chief Technology Officer Leila Madrone. "Sunfolding makes it possible to build solar plants with no grading and no disruption of natural ecosystems due to the flexibility of our unique drive system. And our mechanical and structural components are domestically sourced from the US auto industry."
For more information about TopoTrack™, please visit the Sunfolding website or find us at RE+ in Booth 1220.
Sunfolding maximizes profitability with innovative solar tracking technology. Powered by air, the Sunfolding T29™ Single-Axis Tracker deploys on land previously off limits to utility-scale solar. The Sunfolding T29 also makes solar plants faster to install and easier to operate. Sunfolding has been recognized as a 2020 Global Cleantech 100 Company and a 2019 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer. Headquartered in Alameda, CA, Sunfolding ships US-manufactured trackers throughout North America. For more information, visit Sunfolding.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In a highly unusual move that rattled Hollywood, Warner Bros. axed the “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, opting to shelve the $90 million film as the reorganized studio revamps its approach to streaming and DC Comics films.
The studio ultimately decided the nearly completed “Batgirl” didn’t merit either a streaming debut or a theatrical release. Warner Bros. instead is choosing to entirely write off the film starring “In the Heights” star Leslie Grace as Batgirl and co-starring Michael Keaton (returning as Batman), J.K. Simmons and Brendan Fraser. It was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Production wrapped in April.
Warner Bros.’ decision, one without any obvious parallel in recent Hollywood history, sent shockwaves through the industry. When a movie doesn’t meet a studio’s expectations, it’s typically sold off or dumped quietly with little fanfare. “Batgirl,” greenlit before WarnerMedia’s merger with Discovery Inc., will instead simply not see the light of day.
“The decision to not release Batgirl reflects our leadership’s strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe and HBO Max,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement, adding that Grace is “an incredibly talented actor and this decision is not a reflection of her performance.”
The filmmakers learned of the studio’s decision shortly before the story broke late Tuesday. An early cut of “Batgirl” had recently undergone one test screening. And while its scores weren’t good, poor test results haven’t been infrequent for Warner Bros.′ DC releases nor has post-production drama. Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” was recut and reshot by Joss Whedon before a fan campaign led to the eventual HBO Max release of an edit by Snyder. The badly received 2016 “Suicide Squad” was followed by James Gunn’s similarly titled 2021 relaunch “The Suicide Squad.”
“We are saddened and shocked by the news. We still can’t believe it,” El Arbi and Fallah said in a statement Wednesday. “As directors, it is critical that our work be shown to audiences, and while the film was far from finished, we wish that fans all over the world would have had the opportunity to see and embrace the final film themselves. Maybe one day they will insha’Allah (if God wills).”
The directors signed their statement, posted on Instagram, “Batgirl For Life.”
Late Wednesday, Grace posted on Instagram that she was proud of the work that went into “Batgirl.”
“I feel blessed to have worked among absolute greats and forged relationships for a lifetime in the process!” wrote Grace. “To every Batgirl fan –- THANK YOU for the love and belief, allowing me to take on the cape and become, as Babs said best, ‘my own damn hero!’”
Under new Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive David Zaslav, Warner Bros. is shifting its strategy on film releases and trimming costs. Under previous chief executive Jason Kilar and partly as a pandemic response, the studio implemented day-and-date releases in 2021, opening films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Other films, like “Batgirl,” were produced solely for HBO Max.
This year, Warner Bros. has returned to exclusive theatrical windows for at least 45 days before sending movies to HBO Max. While “Batgirl” isn’t as pricey as many superhero films, which typically cost $150-200 million to make, it’s a bigger budget movie for an HBO Max title. Zaslav has maintained larger budgeted movies are best served by a theatrical rollout. But marketing a movie like “Batgirl” for that kind of release would require tens of millions more. Warner Bros. Discovery is set to report second-quarter earnings Thursday.
Warner Bros. also shelved “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt,” an almost-completed sequel to 2020’s “Scoob!” Producer and writer Tony Cervone confirmed wrote in an Instagram post that “the movie is practically finished and turned out beautifully. I am beyond heartbroken.”
The “Batgirl” cancellation comes as Warner Bros. is trying to revamp its DC Films operations. While “The Batman” earlier this year performed well with $770.8 million in ticket sales, Warners’ DC releases have been erratic and plagued by controversy. “The Flash,” scheduled for release next June, stars Ezra Miller who has been arrested twice this year in Hawaii, in a disorderly conduct case and on suspicion of assault.
Warner Bros. is hoping to reorganize and reset its DC pipeline — going bigger, not smaller with its rival Marvel. The more modestly scaled, streaming-only “Batgirl” didn’t suit those plans. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/warner-bros-wont-release-nearly-completed-batgirl-film-after-all/ | 2022-08-04T13:08:19Z |
Officers shoot, kill man standing on roof with gun
LONG BEACH, Calif. (Gray News) – Officers in California shot and killed an armed man on the roof of a home Saturday morning.
According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers found a man in his 30s to 40s standing on a roof holding a gun. Police made several attempts to de-escalate the situation but said the man refused to put down the gun.
Officers activated SWAT and fired foam projectiles at the man, but they said he was still not compliant. Police said he eventually pointed his gun at officers, which caused officers to fire their handguns and an AR-15 patrol rifle at him.
The man still refused to drop the gun but eventually became unresponsive. SWAT officers climbed onto the roof and began giving the man CPR, but he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Further investigation revealed the man kidnapped, physically assaulted and attempted to carjack someone before officers arrived. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
No one else was injured during the incident.
Police have not released the man’s identity. The department is conducting a full review of the shooting. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent investigation, as they do with all officer-involved shootings.
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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater L.A. County (NAMI GLAC) is pleased to announce the L.A. Downtown Medical Center as the presenting sponsor of the 19th annual NAMIWalks L.A. County, to be held on May 21, 2022, in Grand Park.
This annual mental health awareness event taking place during Mental Health Awareness Month brings NAMI's message of hope and community to everyone impacted by mental illness. The theme this year is Together for Mental Health. Contributions to the event provide funding for NAMI's signature mental health classes, resources, educational programs which are available free of charge to all residents of L.A. County. Typically, nearly 4000 walkers attend the walk event held in Downtown Los Angeles.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with LA Downtown Medical Center this year, as we move closer to our goal of Mental Health for All," said Davi Weber, manager of the NAMIWalks event. "LADMC's commitment to improving the lives of residents of L.A. County makes them a natural fit as we bring together thousands of Angelenos to end the stigma around mental health and celebrate recovery."
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI works to end stigma by bringing awareness to mental health, providing support, educating the public and advocating for equal care.
To register for the walk event, please click here.
About LA Downtown Medical Center (LADMC)
L.A. Downtown Medical Center provides safe, compassionate, and supportive care for a culturally diverse population at two campuses in Los Angeles County. The LADMC Foundation was established to improve the lives of residents in Los Angeles County through financial assistance for temporary housing, public health education, health fairs, professional growth programs, and nurse leadership training. To learn more about the Foundation, visit ladmcfoundation.org.
About The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Los Angeles County (NAMI GLAC)
NAMI GLAC is the leading countywide organization composed of grassroots-based chapters that promote wellness, recovery, equality, and dignity for individuals and families affected by mental illness and the community at large. They work to provide leadership in advocacy, education, support, and public awareness throughout Los Angeles County. Mental illness can be treated, and people living with mental illness can recover to live fulfilling lives. To learn more about how NAMI can help, visit namiglac.org.
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MARIETTA, Ohio, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) today announced it intends to release second quarter 2022 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, and conduct a facilitated conference call with analysts, media and individual investors at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time on the same date.
The conference call will consist of commentary from Chuck Sulerzyski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kathryn Bailey, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, regarding Peoples' results followed by a question and answer period. The dial-in number for this call will be (866) 890-9285. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call audio (listen-only mode) and archived replay will be accessible online via the "Investor Relations" section of Peoples' website. The audio replay will be available for one year.
Individuals wishing to participate in the live conference call are encouraged to call or sign in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Peoples is a diversified financial services holding company that makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance, premium financing and equipment leasing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902 and has an established heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. As of March 31, 2022, Peoples had $7.2 billion in total assets, 136 locations, including 119 full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC, and Vantage Financial, LLC.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 30 at 3:26AM MDT until May 30 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
inches above 7000 feet with a trace to 2 inches in the valleys
below. Locally higher amounts may occur above 9000 feet up to
around 16 inches.
* WHERE…Backcountry locations of the Central Mountains around
Clayton, Stanley, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena, and Copper
Basin.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions over mountain
passes. Backcountry users should be prepared for winter
weather conditions and much colder than normal temperatures.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/05/30/winter-weather-advisory-issued-may-30-at-326am-mdt-until-may-30-at-800pm-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id/ | 2022-05-30T10:02:22Z |
Through this new credit, brands can contribute to three areas of impact: plastic clean-up, carbon offsets, and investments in education.
MANILA, Philippines , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the shared objective of providing more opportunities for companies to contribute to positive change, PCX Markets partnered with HOPE, the Philippines' first certified B Corp, to generate the 'SDG Gold Credit.'
Inspired by the collective call to action of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address various global challenges, this credit goes beyond plastic waste management by including impact areas such as livelihood and education.
The bundled credit offers companies the chance to engage in three key activities: plastic offsets, carbon offsets, and educational investments that help build public school classrooms in the Philippines. All these will be fulfilled by HOPE's network of agriculture and education partners together with PCX's ecosystem of carefully vetted plastic waste clean-up partners.
HOPE is an impact organization that has consistently been 'Best for the World.' Since 2012, HOPE has been committing 100% of its profits to improve public school infrastructure, increase livelihood opportunities, and enable efforts that conserve the environment. To date, HOPE has had 116 classroom builds, impacted 23,187 students, reached 17,033 farmers, sequestered 1,213 tons of carbon through tree planting, and helped communities earn P3,967,045 in income.
"We want to provide an opportunity for businesses to amplify their impact. This type of credit is a tool we can use to tackle multiple issues head on, such as education, livelihood, environment, and many others," says Nanette Medved-Po, PCX's Founder and Executive Chair.
"We're always working with companies who share our mission to do good, but this is the first time we're rolling out an offering of this kind. We can't wait to see how this will increase the support we give to our communities and improve their lives," says Ilusion Farias, Managing Director of Friends of HOPE.
Designed to cater to different goals and financial capacities, the SDG Gold Credit is customizable. The amount of plastic offsets and carbon offsets, as well as investments in education, can be adjusted accordingly. Add-ons such as relief pledges and community clean-ups are also available.
PCX Markets is the commercial subsidiary of Plastic Credit Exchange, a global non-profit plastics solutions platform that also houses a circular economy consultancy arm. To date, it has diverted 32,270,850 kilos of post-consumer plastic waste away from nature.
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TROY — Chris Wheat said ministry is just part of his DNA, as his grandparents, parents and now his own family devotes their lives to the ministry of others.
Wheat recently took over as pastor of the Troy Church of Christ, a small congregation of about 30 people, after the church asked him to guest preach on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8.
“I love God’s word and I love what it does in the hearts of people. If you share it with passion and share it with excitement, people tend to get excited about it. The word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword and it gets into your heart deeply. Hebrews 4:12 tells us that,” Wheat said. “It’s just a very powerful, powerful book from a very powerful God.”
Wheat was born in Bartlesville, Okla., but as the child and grandchild of active missionaries to southern Africa, he spent five years living in the Republic of Zimbabwe. From the ages of 7-12, he had the opportunity to see missionary experience up close and personal, while also learning the tribal language of Shona.
After working his teen years on construction, Wheat said he was torn between a career in construction or ministry. After his uncle, who is also a minister, invited him along on a couple of internships, his passion for ministry grew. After obtaining a degree from Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., Wheat began preaching the word. Returning to Freed-Hardeman for a second degree in music, Wheat met the woman who would become his wife and mother of his two daughters.
Melanie Wheat, who also grew up as the daughter of missionaries, was studying theater, which brought them together. Melanie has starred in several community theater productions in Waco and Killeen, including “Into the Woods” and “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.”
“Of course, I’m biased, but I think she’s very talented,” Wheat said about his wife.
The couple has two daughters, 9-year-old Robin and 7-year-old Clara, who Wheat described as extremely extroverted.
“They’re kind of natural little ministers,” he said. “Anybody who walks in here, they’re gonna talk to, so they get to know everyone.”
Wheat said the very welcoming congregation is what drew his family to the Troy Church of Christ.
“This congregation was very welcoming and we realized that right off the bat,” he said. “Part of the reason for that is they’re a small group. They’re just very warm, very welcoming and very friendly. For us, I think we were looking for that.”
Coming into a small community church, Wheat said they will be trying to expand, so they can be of more service to the community, but for now, they will be focusing on the needs of the congregation.
“I’m trying to figure out what they want and what they need,” he said. “Right now, the goal is to get to know the congregation well enough to see what needs are here in the congregation. Once we are able to fulfill some of those needs, the congregation will feel the need to reach out a little bit and see what needs there are in the community. It’s a step-by-step process.”
Troy Church of Christ is located at 305 Wendler Lane in Troy. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by the sermon at 10:50 a.m. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/faith/article_286e1442-ee45-11ec-84d9-1bd62112c908.html | 2022-06-18T08:19:56Z |
Woman accused of taking $500,000 from HOA, investigators say
VILLA RICA, Ga. (Gray News) – A woman is accused of stealing nearly $500,000 in unauthorized bonus and vacation payments from a homeowners association in Georgia.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Shirley Brown was arrested and charged with theft.
Authorities say Brown was the property manager of the Mirror Lakes Homeowners Association and oversaw the bank account for the HOA.
She was responsible for accepting payments, paying bills and making deposits.
According to the GBI, board members discovered a discrepancy within the bank account totaling more than $189,000.
An investigation revealed that in addition to her yearly salary, Brown wrote herself unauthorized checks totaling approximately $498,815 claiming them to be for bonuses and vacation pay between January 2015 and January 2021.
The investigation is ongoing.
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(TheRealDeal) – Retail projections are looking up compared to a year ago, but they remain grim for many.
UBS predicts the United States will see between 40,000 and 50,000 store closures in the next five years, CNBC reported. The forecast previously predicted 80,000 closures by 2026.
The worst outlook landed on clothing and accessories retailers, home furnishing companies and consumer electronic retailers. UBS is projecting those three retail categories will see 23,500 closures in the next five years.
Meanwhile, business is expected to boom for general merchandise stores, according to CNBC. Stores akin to Target and Walmart are projected to report net openings in the coming years, along with auto parts businesses.
Despite the growing prominence of e-commerce, brick-and-mortar stores have been able to weather the pandemic storm better than expected, spurred by cheap rents and customers’ continued interest in in-store experiences.
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After the pandemic set off a wave of shuttered stores in 2020, retailers bucked the trend in 2021, reporting net openings across the nation, rather than net closings. Plans to open stores in 2022 appear to be strong too, as Coresight Research data reported by CNBC show 1,385 store closures have been announced through the first three months of the year, versus 3,694 announced openings.
While the retail real estate forecasts across the country are better than projected, prominent businessmen remain skeptical about the sector’s future in New York City. Vornado Realty Trust’s Steven Roth suggested earlier this year that the local retail scene may never fully recover from the pandemic.
““We expect that, over time, street retail will recover,” Roth said during a February earnings call. “We do not expect it to recover to the unbelievable highs of the top rents of four or five years ago.”
Meanwhile, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is shedding its portfolio of malls in Southern California, along with the rest of its U.S. assets, as it narrows its focus to Europe. The market was Westfeld’s largest, comprising 10 malls from Los Angeles to San Diego that combine for about 12 million square feet of retail space. | https://cw33.com/news/up-to-50000-more-retail-stores-will-close-in-the-next-5-years-forecast-says/ | 2022-04-19T16:21:20Z |
- The US-based emerging market credit specialist firm establishes a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market, amid optimism over the region's prospects
- The partnership, formed as part of ADIO's AED 2 billion Innovation Programme, aims to increase investment opportunities in the region
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Argentem Creek Partners (Argentem Creek), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), will establish a new regional hub in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the region's leading international financial centre. The partnership is part of ADIO's AED 2 billion (USD 545 million) Innovation Programme that supports innovative companies in high-growth areas, including financial services. Argentem Creek's new hub aims to increase access to investment opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia.
The US-based firm is an emerging market credit specialist firm investing across special situations, private credit, high yield and trade finance. Under the agreement, ADIO will provide financial and non-financial incentives to support the establishment of Argentem Creek's regional hub in Abu Dhabi.
Eng. Abdulla Abdul Aziz AlShamsi, Acting Director General of ADIO, said, "Abu Dhabi's banking, insurance and asset management sectors are driving the region's tremendous growth. ADIO's partnership with Argentem Creek will benefit a range of sectors in the region, including manufacturing, logistics, trade finance and food security, by providing access to the firm's emerging market and credit expertise to support existing and future opportunities. The partnership will also help to develop local talent and support the continued growth of Abu Dhabi's financial services infrastructure with emerging markets knowledge and deal flow. The partnership through ADIO's Innovation Programme illustrates our continued commitment to accelerating innovation in high-growth areas that will create impactful progress in the UAE and the wider region."
Argentem Creek will seek to cultivate local and regional partnerships to expand the region's access to investment opportunities across industry sectors by leveraging its expertise in emerging markets, restructuring and governance best practices. In addition to its emerging markets special situations flagship strategy, specific areas of focus for the office include Asia-focused assets, trade finance in energy transition materials and the firm's other strategies across the MENA region.
Daniel Chapman, Argentem Creek CEO & CIO, said, "I am excited about our partnership with ADIO and grateful for their commitment, support and guidance that has been integral in accelerating our expansion into the region. Our Abu Dhabi regional office marks an important milestone in the firm's strategic expansion to support the Middle East, Asia and Africa with greater proximity to clients, deal flow and investors in existing and future opportunities. Strong government support has established Abu Dhabi as a fast-developing, inclusive financial centre that fosters innovation. Abu Dhabi offers the infrastructure, business opportunities and highly skilled local talent that will enhance our existing global relationships and investment expertise. We are committed to creating value across strategic industry verticals and are thrilled to be part of the next chapter in Abu Dhabi's development vision and growth."
Argentem Creek will benefit from Abu Dhabi's access to global markets and talent, and a favourable time zone that overlaps with key international markets. Moreover, ADGM's strong framework for asset management companies and funds, fosters a business-friendly environment for industry practitioners while retaining appropriate levels of investor protection. Being established in Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, Argentem Creek will benefit from the local footprint and gain access to some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government entity responsible for attracting and facilitating investment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADIO enables opportunities for innovative investors and businesses of all sizes, facilitating connections across Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem to help them establish and grow in the emirate. With a comprehensive range of tailored services and incentives, ADIO helps businesses achieve long-term, sustainable success in the market and across the region.
About Argentem Creek Partners
Argentem Creek Partners is an emerging markets credit specialist firm committed to delivering value for investors and partners. The firm invests in special situations, private credit, high yield, and trade finance.
Headquartered in New York, with resources in Minneapolis, London, and Buenos Aires, Argentem Creek was founded in 2015 by Daniel Chapman and his former team from Cargill, Inc. subsidiary, Black River Asset Management. For more information please visit www.argentemcreek.com
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White House warns against ‘violence, threats, or vandalism’ after protests outside Supreme Court justices homes
By Betsy Klein, CNN
The White House on Monday condemned “violence, threats, or vandalism” after protesters held demonstrations outside the homes of conservative Supreme Court Justices over the weekend.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki reiterated the Biden administration’s support for the right to protest but said the justices should not feel that their safety is in jeopardy.
“.@POTUS strongly believes in the Constitutional right to protest. But that should never include violence, threats, or vandalism. Judges perform an incredibly important function in our society, and they must be able to do their jobs without concern for their personal safety,” Psaki said in a tweet Monday morning.
Last week, Politico published a leaked draft opinion authored by conservative Justice Samuel Alito showing the court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade in a case concerning a Mississippi abortion law. The opinion would be the most consequential abortion decision in decades and transform the landscape of women’s reproductive health in America. Protesters on both sides of the issue assembled almost immediately, fanning out across the country from the steps of the Supreme Court to Georgia to California.
And over the weekend, pro-abortion rights protesters gathered outside the private homes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts in Chevy Chase, Maryland, outside Washington, DC.
“Keep abortion safe and legal,” a few dozen protesters chanted on the street of the tony, tree-lined streets outside the justices’ homes. Many held handmade signs.
“Keep your rosaries off our ovaries,” they said.
The protests were organized, in part, by Kavanaugh neighbor Lacie Wooten-Holway, who told The Washington Post, “I organize peaceful candlelit vigils in front of his house. … We’re about to get doomsday, so I’m not going to be civil to that man at all.”
While protests around the country have largely peaceful, law enforcement officials in the nation’s capital have been bracing for potential security risks. Last week, an 8-foot-tall, non-scalable fence was installed around parts of the Supreme Court building, and crews set up concrete Jersey barriers blocking the street in front of the court — a sign that officials are worried that protests, which have so far been peaceful, could turn less so.
Law enforcement officials from the National Fusion Center Association hosted a call Wednesday last with roughly 150 participants to alert state and local partners about demonstrations nationwide that have resulted in some physical confrontations, other possible demonstrations and the uptick of social media chatter, according to sources familiar with the call.
The office of a conservative political organization that lobbies against abortion rights was vandalized and damaged by fire on Sunday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, in what police are investigating as arson.
Following the court’s confirmation that the leaked draft opinion was authentic, President Joe Biden condemned it. Psaki also reiterated the White House’s calls for Congress to act to codify the women’s reproductive health protections established in Roe v. Wade.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will bring a bill codifying Roe to the floor for a vote on Wednesday. The Senate already voted once on the Women’s Health Protection Act in March, but it is expected to fail in the Senate again amid widespread Republican opposition to the measure. It does not have the support needed to overcome the 60 vote-threshold needed to pass legislation in the chamber.
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Notice of Data Security Incident
MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin location, formerly EBSO, Inc., has become aware of a data security incident that may have involved the protected information of individuals within 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin's electronic record systems. On June 9, 2022, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin sent letters to the potentially impacted individuals to notify them about this incident.
Around February 27, 2022, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin experienced a data security incident that impacted certain systems. Upon discovering this, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of a leading independent digital forensics firm to determine what happened and whether personal information had been accessed or acquired without authorization. Through this investigation, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin learned that systems and files containing personal information were accessed without authorization.
While the investigation was unable to conclude whether certain information was actually viewed or accessed, out of an abundance of caution, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin sent notification letters on June 9, 2022, to potentially impacted individuals about this incident, providing information about steps they can take to protect their information. Out of an abundance of caution, we also offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services for individuals who were potentially impacted. 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin takes the security of customer information very seriously, and we have taken steps to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future.
90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and to address related concerns. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time and can be reached at 833-774-2180, or you can go to https://response.idx.us/90DegreeBenefitsWisconsin.
The security of information is a top priority at 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin, and we are committed to safeguarding data and privacy. We deeply regret any inconvenience that this matter may cause.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that its senior management will be participating in a fireside chat with our covering analyst at Cowen's 2nd Annual Sustainability & Energy Transition Virtual Summit on Tuesday, June 7th at approximately 11:10 p.m. ET. Additionally, senior management will be participating in a fireside chat with our covering analyst at Stifel's Cross Sector Insight Conference on Thursday, June 9th at approximately 9:45am E.T. One-on-one meetings with institutional investors and MasTec's senior management are also being arranged as a part of the conferences.
The audio and any presentation materials may be accessed through links on the "Investors" page of MasTec's website at www.mastec.com. Interested parties should check the Company's website for any schedule updates, or time changes. The presentation will also be available for replay on the MasTec website for approximately 30 days.
In addition to the above webcast presentations, MasTec management will be participating in private one-on-one meetings at the B Riley Securities investor conference in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday, May 26th, the Key Banc Capital Markets investor conference in Boston on Thursday, June 2nd and the UBS Future of 5G investor conference in New York City on Friday, June 3rd.
MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America across a range of industries. The Company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communications, energy and utility and other infrastructure, such as: power delivery services, including transmission and distribution, wireless, wireline/fiber and customer fulfillment activities; power generation, primarily from clean energy and renewable sources; pipeline infrastructure, including natural gas pipeline and distribution infrastructure; heavy civil; and industrial infrastructure. MasTec's customers are primarily in these industries. The Company's corporate website is located at www.mastec.com. The Company's website should be considered as a recognized channel of distribution, and the Company may periodically post important, or supplemental, information regarding contracts, awards or other related news and webcasts on the Events & Presentations page in the Investors section therein.
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Michigan governor declares state of emergency after powerful tornado rips through town, killing 1 person and injuring more than 40
By Aya Elamroussi, Paradise Afshar and Andy Rose, CNN
A powerful tornado killed one person Friday as it ripped roofs off buildings and flipped cars in a northern Michigan town, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency for the area.
The twister also injured more than 40 people as it tore through the town of Gaylord, which sits about 60 miles east of Traverse City in the state’s Lower Peninsula, causing what officials describe as “catastrophic” damages.
“It took out an insane amount of buildings and just jeopardized so many lives,” said Jordan Awrey, a Gaylord city council member. “The town is devastated.”
The tornado touched down in a bustling part of the city, home to shops, restaurants and retail stores — some of which were destroyed.
Photos of the damage show streets littered with debris, businesses with roofs and walls torn off, and cars completely flipped over. Roads were also blocked by downed trees and powerlines.
“It is a busy downtown area, and it went right through it,” said Lt. Jim Gorno of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, describing the aftermath as “catastrophic.”
Brandon Smith, a 26-year-old Gaylord resident, said he was standing outside his house about a quarter of a mile from the tornado when he saw it rolling over some trees, recalling that it sounded like a freight train.
“I imagine it was deafening for those in its path,” Smith said. “We’re used to snow and that doesn’t bother us but to see that type of weather just shocked everyone.”
Michigan averages just 15 tornadoes per year, the state’s website shows. About 25,000 people live in Gaylord and Otsego County, according to the US Census Bureau.
“It’s northern Michigan, it’s very rare we get a tornado,” said Gabe Awrey, a resident and the council member’s brother.
Munson Healthcare spokesperson Brian Lawson told CNN 35 people were taken to their system’s hospitals for treatment, and another eight people were treated at facilities elsewhere. Michigan State Police said the number of injured is 44.
Gaylord is under a curfew until 8 a.m. Saturday, officials said.
Governor declares state of emergency
The National Weather Service in Gaylord said its meteorologists will continue their damage assessment Saturday and released additional information about the storm’s path.
“The strongest line segment generated a measured wind gust of 76 mph at Frankfort Light and continued to produce damaging wind gusts across Leelanau and Antrim counties as it quickly moved northeast,” the NWS said.
The twister hit west of the city center near Interstate 75 and moved east-northeast, National Weather Service meteorologist Sean Christensen told CNN.
More than 6,000 homes and businesses remained without power in Otsego County early Saturday following the tornado, according to PowerOutage.us
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for the county in the wake of the tornado.
“We are making available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts,” Whitmer said during a news conference Friday night in Gaylord.
The governor also expressed her support for those impacted in the community.
“My heart goes out to the families and small businesses impacted by the tornado and severe weather in Gaylord,” she said on social media. “To the entire Gaylord community — Michigan is with you. We will do what it takes to rebuild.”
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retrace, a leader in dental artificial intelligence and provider of digital infrastructure for U.S. healthcare, announces the publication, "A generative adversarial inpainting network to enhance prediction of periodontal clinical attachment level" in the August 2022 Edition of the Journal of Dentistry.
This groundbreaking study for the first time demonstrates how the use of a novel Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), (U.S. Patent Numbers: US 11,217,350 B2; US 11,276,151 B2; US 11,398,013 B2), often referred to as a "Deep Fake", improves the diagnostic accuracy of AI algorithms in identifying periodontal disease.
Medical and dental AI imaging algorithms are often trained on limited data sets from a limited number of providers, patients and imaging sources. As a result, when these algorithms are used in a general production environment, the algorithms struggle to achieve the same level of accuracy as the environment they were trained in.
"Over the past few years, we have seen a sharp rise in dental and medical imaging AI companies; some who have even received FDA Clearance," said Dr. Ali Sadat, Founder and CEO of Retrace. "Looking at the data, most devices were cleared with only a few hundred images from a limited number of imaging sources. As a result, these algorithms have struggled to generalize to the same level of accuracy in a real-world environment compared to the training set used to get clearance. Novel technologies like this can help mitigate these deficiencies and improve the generalizability of many diagnostic dental and medical AI solutions."
In oral healthcare, dental radiographs are often taken to aid in the diagnosis of periodontal disease. Real world challenges arising from image distortions, patient anatomy, limited field of view, sensor, and cone angulation result in the poor AI performance. This blinded study, across 10,687 radiographs with independent validation from clinicians and research scientists at the University of California, San Francisco demonstrated the superiority of using a generative adversarial network to improve AI accuracy.
"Clinicians routinely imagine hidden anatomy and unify disjoint medical images in their minds, but AI has historically struggled to cope with image boundaries and discontinuities," said Dr. Vasant Kearney, CTO of Retrace. "Our team is very excited to present an elegant solution that could be used to solve complex claim and healthcare transactions while delivering an enhanced patient and provider experience."
"The use of deep learning algorithms can potentially resolve the challenges in evaluating dental bitewings and periapical radiographs due to the limited field-of-view of these images. Artificial intelligence technology may enhance prediction accuracy of clinical attachment level and periodontal diagnosis in the future," said Dr. Guo-Hao (Alex) Lin, Director of UCSF Postgraduate Periodontics Program.
About Retrace
Founded in 2016, Retrace enables real-time connectivity between payors, providers and patients to provide value-based payments rooted in quality measures. Retrace's network and Intelligent Automation solutions streamline the complexity of dental administration with scalable end-to-end services powered by AI technologies to deliver high quality, simple and predictable healthcare. Retrace's investors include Intel Capital and SoftBank Ventures Asia. Retrace is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more, please visit www.retrace.ai.
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GILBERT, Minn., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MagIron LLC ("MagIron" or the "Company) today announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") to acquire the Plant 4 concentrator facility located near Grand Rapids, Minnesota from the bankruptcy estate of ERP Iron Ore, LLC (the "Acquisition"). This follows approval of the sale of Plant 4 to MagIron by a federal bankruptcy judge on December 9, 2021.
MagIron is a new company, established to support and accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel industry, which is today responsible for approximately 8% of global Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions. Plant 4 provides MagIron with an exceptional platform upon which the Company plans to build an integrated operation that will become a leading supplier of feedstock material to support the significant increase of Electric Arc Furnace ("EAF") capacity in North America. This rapid and continuing build out of US based EAF capacity has created a shortage of high-quality material critical for the optimised running of EAF's, which has recently become even more acute due to several global shocks. The planned restart of Plant 4 will not only help alleviate the ongoing supply squeeze but will on-shore a supply chain of high quality, lower carbon iron units which will be critical for the future success and decarbonisation of the US steel industry at a time of increased global uncertainty and volatility.
Plant 4 is a modern, restart ready, past-producing iron ore concentrator benefiting from over $170 million of prior investment. The facility has previously operated at an annualized run-rate of approximately 2.0 million tonnes per annum ("mtpa") and was designed to expand to 3.0 mtpa relatively quickly and at low capital intensity. Plant 4 is designed to process previously discarded waste materials from historical mining operations and convert it into high grade, low impurity iron ore concentrate. Given the significant historical mining operations across the Mesabi Iron Range in northern Minnesota, there are vast amounts of waste material within close proximity to Plant 4, which are suitable as feedstock to support a multi-decade business plan.
Critical to the Company's restart plans, MagIron intends to invest over $100 million and create over 130 high skilled, high paying jobs in the State of Minnesota.
Acquisition details
The acquisition of Plant 4 was led by Audley Capital, a specialist investment firm focused on the mining industry.
The purchase price for Plant 4 is $20 million and includes upfront cash consideration of $4.5 million and up to $15.5 million in production-based royalty payments to various local contractors who held mechanics liens in the ERP Iron Ore bankruptcy case. The Acquisition also includes a strategic land package consisting of 2,483 acres surrounding Plant 4. In connection with the Acquisition, MagIron will also enter into a long-term lease with Itasca County for 1,700 acres of land near Plant 4. The transaction is expected to close by mid-May.
Due diligence process
The acquisition of Plant 4 follows an extensive due diligence process over the last six months, including technical, commercial and environmental reviews from third-party consultants. This work included the review of actual historical production and cost data from when Plant 4 was operating at full commercial scale in late 2016. The output from the due diligence process was used to help verify the key assumptions supporting the Company's business restart plan, including capex costing and timing schedule, operating costs and production volumes, to better understand the profitability and economic potential of the restart plan. Plant 4 has been well maintained since the operation's cessation of activity in late 2016, and the Acquisition includes an inventory of new spare parts and well-maintained plant equipment.
As part of the due diligence process, the Company commissioned test work completed by the Natural Resources Research Institute ("NRRI") on samples of iron ore concentrate previously produced at Plant 4 which confirmed the potential to produce ultra-high grade, direct reduction ("DR") grade iron ore concentrate.
Further, the Company is engaged with leading commodities traders who have confirmed interest in securing off-take agreements, as well as steel mills who have expressed an interest in directly securing supply of the high-grade iron ore products MagIron will produce.
Larry Lehtinen, CEO of MagIron said, "I am excited to be part of the team acquiring Plant 4. Restart planning and preparation is already well underway and discussions with potential offtake partners have started. We expect to achieve commercial production in late 2023 and ultimately produce 3 mtpa of DR grade iron concentrate at Plant 4".
Ed Jack, Managing Director of Audley Capital said, "The recapitalisation and restart of Plant 4 represents an exceptional investment opportunity. By processing stockpiled mining waste, not only will MagIron contribute to the rehabilitation of legacy environmental liabilities, the absence of traditional mining operations from the production process will result in lower GHG emissions per iron unit produced. Further, by producing high quality, low impurity DR grade iron ore products, MagIron aims to enable its ultimate EAF customers to not only improve their productivity but also achieve their net zero emissions commitments".
A further update will be provided as and when appropriate.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epiphan Video, a global leader in video capture, streaming, and recording solutions, today announced Epiphan Connect™, a cloud-based tool that makes broadcast-quality live streaming more accessible through the convenience and familiarity of Microsoft Teams.
Epiphan Connect enables users to extract Teams participant feeds and bring them into any device or software capable of decoding the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) streaming protocol. Users can display feeds up to 1080p and with isolated audio, mirroring what's achievable with professional broadcast workflows through the intuitive Epiphan Connect and Teams interfaces.
Professional broadcasts include elements like branded layouts, live switching, and dynamic titles and graphics – all elements necessary for creating compelling content. With Epiphan Connect, these capabilities are now possible through the convenience of Teams.
"These days we're all aware of the critical role video plays in keeping people engaged and informed, and there's a growing understanding that quality matters for those outcomes," says Nic Milani, Epiphan's VP of Marketing and Business Development. "We've heard from more and more organizations searching for a tool like Epiphan Connect that blends the best of both worlds: the convenience of video conferencing and the quality of professional broadcast."
"Epiphan Connect unlocks the full Microsoft Teams experience, giving people powerful new options for creating compelling content," says Aaron Linne, senior program manager, Microsoft Teams for Broadcasters at Microsoft. "In collaboration with Epiphan, we aim to offer an easier, more convenient way to create high-quality live and on-demand content, powered by Teams."
Achieving professional quality with familiar tools
The rise of hybrid and remote work has brought unprecedented demand for communication and collaboration solutions like Teams. Workers around the world use these platforms daily to connect and collaborate with colleagues and partners and interface with customers.
More and more organizations are using the same tools for one-to-many communications, whether it's an external broadcast like a webinar or an internal event such as a corporate town hall meeting. The prevalence of these applications has driven demand for a higher quality of output from video conferencing platforms – but without sacrificing the convenience of these tools.
Through a refined and intuitive interface, Epiphan Connect lets users extract as many as eight 1080p video feeds (at 30 frames per second) from any Teams meeting and one screen share. The tool leverages the SRT streaming protocol for end-to-end security and to enable high-quality, low-latency streaming over any given network.
"We saw an opportunity to make broadcast-quality production approachable to a wider audience," says Milani. "With its robust platform and millions of users, Microsoft Teams was the perfect fit for this. We're excited for this opportunity to collaborate with Microsoft and deliver on a shared vision."
Epiphan Connect will be available in late summer 2022. To learn more, please visit www.epiphan.com/connect.
About Epiphan Video
Epiphan Video empowers creators and businesses around the world to produce broadcast-quality content with intuitive, innovative, and trusted hardware and cloud services. Epiphan solutions see use in numerous verticals including education, live event production, corporate, government, and legal.
Epiphan Pearl Nano, Pearl Mini, and Pearl-2 video production systems are reliable, versatile, easy to use, and fully remote controllable through Epiphan Cloud, giving organizations and individuals the tools to broadcast without barriers. Epiphan also offers a suite of portable, USB-based frame grabbers, enabling users to capture signals from nearly any video source.
Contact:
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Sr Director of Public Relations and Communications
www.epiphan.com repstein@epiphan.com
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Technology investments & operational focus expected to drive Adjusted EBITDA profitability in 2024
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE:UP) today announced financial results for the second quarter, which ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Revenue increased 49% year-over-year to $425.5 million
- Strong demand with prepaid block sales up 187% year-over-year
- Active Members grew 20% year-over-year to 12,667 in total
- Live Flight Legs increased 19% year-over-year to 21,705 in total
- Net loss increased by $63.8 million year-over-year to a net loss of $92.8 million
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $38.4 million year-over-year to a loss of $46.9 million
"Our strong market position and iconic brand helped drive record revenue in the second quarter, and another quarter of growth in prepaid blocks speaks both to the steadfast loyalty of our member base, and the continued consumer demand for private aviation," said Chairman and CEO Kenny Dichter. "Air Partner is off to a strong start in its first quarter as part of our company, and we are already seeing the benefits of having a global footprint. Our team is moving quickly to enhance our technology-enabled marketplace platform which we expect will provide us with a significant competitive advantage."
"We continue to invest in technology and other areas of the business to drive improvement in our execution and operational capabilities," said Todd Smith, CFO. "We remain focused on delivering great service for our members and customers during our journey towards significant and sustainable profitability for our shareholders."
Recent Initiatives
- Entire Wheels Up controlled fleet now managed through UP FMS that aggregates the data for all flight operations under one consolidated dashboard. This platform sets the company on the path to fully automate aircraft and crew scheduling and more effectively and efficiently manage daily operations and shape demand.
- Continuing to make progress to streamline operations. Combined with the previously communicated efforts around certificate consolidation, these efforts will enhance the company's operational effectiveness and efficiency as well as customer service and are part of the plan to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2024.
- Exceeded pilot hiring targets. The company is continuing to make progress on pilot training and investing in maintenance hiring and capabilities to improve overall fleet availability.
Financial and Operating Highlights
For the second quarter:
- Active Members grew 20% year-over-year to 12,667 driven by strong new member sales and existing membership retention.
- Active Users grew 16% to 13,119 year-over-year primarily driven by the growth in Active Members.
- Live Flight Legs increased by 19% year-over-year to 21,705 with strong flight demand across all cabin classes driven by the growth in Active Members and the acquisition of Air Partner.
- Flight revenue per Live Flight Leg was $13,088, up 12% year-over-year, and up 16% year-over-year excluding Air Partner. The increase was the result of the introduction of fuel surcharges, higher pricing, and a higher mix of larger cabin flying.
- Revenue increased 49% year-over-year driven by strong flight demand.
- Net loss increased by $63.8 million due to several factors, including a decrease in Adjusted Contribution Margin caused by supply constraints and increased operating costs, as well as an increase in equity-based compensation expense, including a broad-based equity grant to the Wheels Up employee pilots.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $46.9 million decreased $38.4 million year-over-year, due primarily to lower Adjusted Contribution Margin.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
A conference call with management will be held today at 4:30 pm ET. To access a live webcast of the conference call and any supporting materials please visit the Wheels Up investor site (www.wheelsup.com/investors). The site will include an archive of this webcast and supporting materials as well as any announcements regarding the Company's financial performance, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") filings, investor events, press and earnings releases.
About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is the leading provider of on-demand private aviation in the U.S. and one of the largest private aviation companies in the world. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large, modern and diverse fleet, backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access membership programs, charter and aircraft management services—as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines Inc. The Wheels Up Services brands also offer freight, safety & security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.
Wheels Up is guided by the mission to connect flyers to private aircraft—and one another—and deliver exceptional, personalized experiences. Powered by a global private aviation marketplace connecting its growing base of 12,000+ members and customers to a network of more than 1,500 safety-vetted and verified private aircraft, Wheels Up is widening the aperture of private travel for millions of consumers globally. With the Wheels Up mobile app, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly. Wheels Up is committed to aligning with philanthropic organizations that matter most to our company, members, customers, families and friends. Through the Wheels Up Cares program, a Wheels Up Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft is custom-designed to represent the established cause and is a flying symbol of each charity's mission. Headquartered in New York City, Wheels Up has office locations in 25 cities and towns across three continents and a workforce of nearly 2,700 employees.
To learn more about Wheels Up, go to wheelsup.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Wheels Up's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future including, without limitation, statements regarding: (i) the size, demands and growth potential of the markets for Wheels Up's products and services and Wheels Up's ability to serve those markets, (ii) the degree of market acceptance and adoption of Wheels Up's products and services, (iii) Wheels Up's ability to develop innovative products and services and compete with other companies engaged in the private aviation industry, (iv) Wheels Up's ability to attract and retain customers and (v) general economic and geopolitical conditions, including due to fluctuations in interest rates, inflation, foreign currencies, consumer and business spending decisions, and general levels of economic activity. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "strive," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside Wheels Up's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC by Wheels Up on March 10, 2022, and other documents filed by Wheels Up from time to time with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and Wheels Up undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events or otherwise. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. We do not give any assurance that Wheels Up will achieve its expectations.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Contribution, and Adjusted Contribution Margin. These non-GAAP financial measures are an addition, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP counterparts are included in the "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section herein to this earnings press release. Wheels Up believes that these non-GAAP financial measures of financial results provide useful supplemental information to investors about Wheels Up. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures and their nearest U.S. GAAP equivalents, including that they exclude significant expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in Wheels Up's financial measures. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore, Wheels Up's non-GAAP financial measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Additionally, to the extent that forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are provided, they are presented on a non-GAAP basis without reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, see the sections titled "Definitions of Key Operating Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included at the end of this earnings press release.
Contacts
Investors:
ir@wheelsup.com
Media:
press@wheelsup.com
Definitions of Key Operating Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report certain key financial measures that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are an addition, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures of financial results provide useful supplemental information to investors, about Wheels Up. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures and their nearest U.S. GAAP equivalents, including that they exclude significant expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in Wheels Up's financial measures. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Definitions of Key Operating Metrics
Active Members. We define Active Members as the number of Connect, Core, and Business membership accounts that generated membership revenue in a given period and are active as of the end of the reporting period. We use Active Members to assess the adoption of our premium offerings which is a key factor in our penetration of the market in which we operate and a key driver of membership and flight revenue.
Active Users. We define Active Users as Active Members and legacy Wheels Up Private Jets jet card holders as of the reporting date plus unique non-member consumers who completed a revenue generating flight at least once in the given quarter and excludes wholesale flight activity. While a unique consumer can complete multiple revenue generating flights on our platform in a given period, that unique user is counted as only one Active User. We use Active Users to assess the adoption of our platform and frequency of transactions, which are key factors in our penetration of the market in which we operate and our growth in revenue.
Live Flight Legs. We define Live Flight Legs as the number of completed one-way revenue generating flight legs in a given period. The metric excludes empty repositioning legs and owner legs related to aircraft under management. We believe Live Flight Legs are a useful metric to measure the scale and usage of our platform, and our growth in flight revenue.
Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin. We calculate Adjusted Contribution as gross profit (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization and adjusted further for (i) equity-based compensation included in cost of revenue, (ii) acquisition and integration expense included in cost of revenue and (iii) other items included in cost of revenue that are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance. Adjusted Contribution Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted Contribution by total revenue.
We include Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin as supplemental measures for assessing operating performance. Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin are used to understand our ability to achieve profitability over time through scale and leveraging costs. In addition, Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin provides useful information for historical period-to-period comparisons of our business and to identify trends. Prior to issuing a broad-based equity grant for our pilots during the third quarter of 2021, equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenue for prior periods was not significant.
Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for (i) interest income (expense), (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) equity-based compensation expense, (v) acquisition and integration related expenses, (vi) public company readiness related expenses, (vii) change in fair value of warrant liability and (viii) other items not indicative of our ongoing operating performance, including restructuring charges.
We include Adjusted EBITDA because it is a supplemental measure used by our management team for assessing operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is used in conjunction with bonus program target achievement determinations, strategic internal planning, annual budgeting, allocating resources and making operating decisions. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information for historical period-to-period comparisons of our business, as it removes the effect of certain non-cash expenses and variable amounts.
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Contribution and Adjusted Contribution Margin
The following table reconciles Adjusted Contribution to gross profit (loss), which is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure (in thousands, except percentages):
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, which is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure (in thousands):
The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, including the impact of reconciled items on individual income statement expense classifications (in thousands):
Supplemental Revenue Information
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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia moved to obstruct the flow of Western weapons to Ukraine by bombarding rail stations and other supply-line targets across the country while the European Union weighed whether to further punish Moscow with a ban on oil imports.
Heavy fighting also raged Wednesday at the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol that represented the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the ruined southern port city, according to the mayor. A Russian official denied that Moscow’s troops were storming the plant, but the commander of the main Ukrainian military unit inside said Russian soldiers had pushed into the mill’s territory.
The Russian military said it used sea- and air-launched missiles to destroy electric power facilities at five railway stations across Ukraine. Artillery and aircraft also struck troop strongholds and fuel and ammunition depots.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia of “resorting to the missile terrorism tactics in order to spread fear across Ukraine.”
Air raid sirens sounded in cities across the country on Wednesday night, and attacks were reported near Kyiv, the capital; in Cherkasy and Dnipro in central Ukraine; and in Zaporizhzhia in the southeast. In Dnipro, authorities said a rail facility was hit. Videos on social media suggested a bridge there was attacked.
There was no immediate word on casualties or the extent of the damage.
Responding to the strikes in his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “All of these crimes will be answered, legally and quite practically – on the battlefield.”
The flurry of attacks comes as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day on May 9, marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. The world is watching for whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will use the occasion to declare a victory in Ukraine or expand what he calls the “special military operation.”
A declaration of all-out war would allow Putin to introduce martial law and mobilize reservists to make up for significant troop losses.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the speculation as “nonsense.”
Meanwhile, Belarus, which Russia used as a staging ground for its invasion, announced the start of military exercises Wednesday. A top Ukrainian official said the country will be ready to act if Belarus joins the fighting.
The attacks on rail infrastructure were meant to disrupt the delivery of Western weapons, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu complained that the West is “stuffing Ukraine with weapons.”
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Pentagon’s assessment, said that while the Russians have tried to hit critical infrastructure around the western city of Lviv, specifically targeting railroads, there has been “no appreciable impact” on Ukraine’s effort to resupply its forces. Lviv, close to the Polish border, has been a major gateway for NATO-supplied weapons.
Weaponrypouring into Ukraine helped its forces thwart Russia’s initial drive to seize Kyiv and seems certain to play a central role in the growing battle for the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that Moscow now says is its main objective.
Ukraine has urged the West to ramp up the supply of weapons ahead of that potentially decisive clash.
In addition to supplying weapons to Ukraine, Europe and the U.S. have sought to punish Moscow with sanctions. The EU’s top official called on the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to ban Russian oil imports,a crucial source of revenue.
“We will make sure that we phase out Russian oil in an orderly fashion, in a way that allows us and our partners to secure alternative supply routes and minimizes the impact on global markets,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
The proposal needs unanimous approval from EU countries and is likely to be the subject of fierce debate. Hungary and Slovakia have already said they won’t take part in any oil sanctions. They could be granted an exemption.
The EU is also talking about a possible embargo on Russian natural gas. The bloc has already approved a cutoff of coal imports.
Russia’s economy is heavily dependent on oil and natural gas exports.
In Mariupol, Mayor Vadym Boychenko said that Russian forces were targeting the already shattered Azovstal plant with heavy artillery, tanks, aircraft, warships and “heavy bombs that pierce concrete 3 to 5 meters thick.”
“Our brave guys are defending this fortress, but it is very difficult,” he said.
Ukrainian fighters said Tuesday that Russian forces had begun storming the plant. But the Kremlin denied it. “There is no assault,” Peskov said.
Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Ukrainian Azov regiment that’s defending the plant, said Russian forces got into the plant’s territory.
Prokopenko said in a video that the incursions continued for a second day, “and there are heavy, bloody battles.”
“The situation is extremely difficult, but in spite of everything, we continue to carry out the order to hold the defense,” he added.
His wife, Kateryna Prokopenko, told The Associated Press: “We don’t want them to die. They won’t surrender. They are waiting for the bravest countries to evacuate them.”
Meanwhile, the United Nations announced that more than 300 civilians were evacuated Wednesday from Mariupol and other nearby communities. The evacuees arrived in Zaporizhzhia, about 140 miles (230 kilometers) to the northwest, where they were receiving humanitarian assistance.
Over the weekend, more than 100 people — including women, the elderly and 17 children — were evacuated from the plant during a cease-fire in an operation overseen by the U.N. and the Red Cross. But the attacks on the plant soon resumed.
The Russian government said on the Telegram messaging app that it would open another evacuation corridor from the plant during certain hours on Thursday through Saturday. But there was no immediate confirmation of those arrangements from other parties, and many previous such assurances from the Kremlin have fallen through, with the Ukrainians blaming continued fighting by the Russians.
It was unclear how many Ukrainian fighters were still inside, but the Russians put the number at about 2,000 in recent weeks, and 500 were reported to be wounded. A few hundred civilians also remained there, the Ukrainian side said.
Mariupol, and the plant in particular, have come to symbolize the misery inflicted by the war. The Russians have pulverized most of the city in a two-month siege that has trapped civilians with little food, water, medicine or heat.
The city’s fall would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free up troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas.
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Anna reported from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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A research team led by the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma is developing a community-led framework to help the U.S. Department of Energy design critical energy facilities in ways that serve the aspirations of potential host communities.
NORMAN, Okla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There are plenty of novelties cities will proudly claim – ever heard the road trip trope of visiting the biggest ball of yarn? But it has historically been much harder for local communities to take pride in being hosts for critical energy facilities, particularly those that involve the management of the nation's spent nuclear fuel.
On March 26, 1999, on the outskirts of Carlsbad, New Mexico, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant received its first shipment of nuclear waste. Congress authorized the construction of the WIPP in 1979 due to its unique geology, a 2,000-foot-thick salt bed resulting from the evaporation of the ancient Permian Sea more than 250 million years ago. Additionally beneficial is its proximity to Los Alamos National Laboratory and the support of key local officials, making the WIPP the first U.S. underground nuclear waste repository to safely store decades of nuclear detritus resulting from Cold War-era bomb making and nuclear research. Since its establishment, however, finding a safe and accepted approach for managing the growing stock of spent nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants has proven to be elusive, drawing opposition from potential host states and advocacy groups.
Now, the Department of Energy is reviewing the process for managing spent nuclear fuel. The Nuclear Energy University Program of the DOE has awarded nearly $3 million to a research team led by the University of Oklahoma's Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis with collaborators at the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, New Mexico State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to develop a new approach to "consent-based siting" of storage facilities that brings the questions, concerns and interests of community members to the forefront of the engineering and planning process for future storage sites. Learn more at https://bit.ly/IPPRAsiting
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Celebrating CBD in a very big way, FAB CBD offers 35% off site wide, for two days only.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is National CBD Day, and the folks at FAB CBD are ready for it. Included in the celebration is a deep discount of 35% on all products, including two new items on their top-quality roster. But first, a little bit about the day that's being observed.
The federal government defined hemp in 2018 as a legal plant that is distinct from marijuana, due to the incredibly low levels of THC in it (less than .03%). Therefore, hemp-based products like CBD oil no longer fell under national anti-drug laws. Since that time, CBD has developed into a highly popular and well-known ingredient in oils, creams, gummies, capsules, and more. FAB CBD is a major player in the industry and loves to have a big event in celebration of the hemp compound that they built their company around.
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Top Provider of HVAC Services To Residential And Commercial Spaces To Create a Comfortable and Conducive Environment
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HVAC Alliance Expert, a renowned provider of HVAC services, aims to put forward its finest air conditioning installation services to households all over the greater Los Angeles, CA Region, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, NY.
Through the offered service, households who have been planning on getting an air conditioner installation may freely do so. The company's teams of AC installation professionals have undergone all the necessary training programs, which honed their skills to their utmost potential. HVAC Alliance Expert also created a dedicated booking system option on their website where clients may get themselves scheduled for an appointment whenever they desire.
"It has always been one of our goals to provide the finest cooling system installation so our clients may enjoy lounging in the comforts of their home without the stress of the humid climate," said Nora Ava, Operations Manager of HVAC Alliance Expert. "Our contractors and customer service representatives are always beyond willing to extend and share their expertise with our esteemed clientele as we understand the importance of a functional air conditioning unit, especially during hot seasons. Through our objective to offer nothing but the best AC installation service, interested clients can expect nothing but excellence."
HVAC Alliance Expert is among the few companies in the market that have earned the people's trust through sheer dedication to providing the best possible solution for HVAC equipment problems.
Explore more about HVAC Alliance Expert's air conditioning installation services through their website at https://hvacallianceexpert.com/air-conditioning-installation/
HVAC Alliance Expert, part of Home Alliance holding companies, offers the most trustworthy air-conditioning installation for homeowners who wish to create a home-like environment through a cooling system. Upon receiving requests, we send our highly qualified and competent professionals to help our clients with their concerns. Our ultimate goal is to create a comforting and homey space where families can lounge and rest after an exhausting day.
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Plan calls for AT&T Fiber to help bridge digital divide through awards from Louisiana's GUMBO Grant Program
BATON ROUGE, La., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The state of Louisiana and AT&T* are collaborating on a plan to bring a state-of-the-art fiber network to nearly 9,800 homes, businesses and farms in parts of thirteen Louisiana parishes. The $19 million project is contingent upon a final contract between the state of Louisiana and AT&T.
The plan calls for AT&T to build fiber networks in parts of the following parishes:
- Beauregard
- Bienville
- Calcasieu
- East Feliciana
- Morehouse
- Orleans
- Plaquemines
- Richland
- Tensas
- Union
- Washington
- Webster
- West Baton Rouge
Extensive design and engineering work will begin immediately following the execution of a final agreement between AT&T and the state.
AT&T has extensive experience deploying fiber-optics across Louisiana. In fact, more than 420,000 locations in the state have access to AT&T Fiber today.
"We are proud to work with Governor Edwards, the Legislature, the ConnectLA team, and local leaders in Parishes across the state to help close the digital divide," said Sonia Perez, president, AT&T Southeast States. "AT&T's fiber network is fast and reliable, and we look forward to helping build better futures for the businesses and people of Louisiana."
AT&T Fiber is the fastest among major providers and offers symmetrical speeds of up to 5-Gigs on downloads and uploads.1 The faster speeds and increased bandwidth mean customers can connect multiple devices, stream multiple entertainment sources, quickly upload content to social media and experience ultra-low lag for pro-level gaming – all at the same time.
Residents and businesses can learn more about AT&T Fiber at att.com/fiber and can sign up to be notified when service will be available at their address at att.com/notifyme.
Affordable internet service is available for low-income households as part of AT&T's commitment to help close the digital divide. Access from AT&T offers low-cost broadband options, including free internet for eligible households when combined with federal benefits from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).2 After you confirm your ACP eligibility, call us at 866-986-0963 to discuss your options and order service. Be sure to have your National Verifier application ID handy when you call.
About AT&T in Louisiana
From 2019-2021, AT&T invested more than $1.1 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Louisiana to expand coverage and improve connectivity in more communities. That investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall performance for residents and businesses. It's also improved critical communications services for Louisiana's first responders using the FirstNet® network.
Becoming the Best Broadband Provider
We are on a mission to be the best broadband provider in America, whether you're at home, work or on the move. We do this by combining the most reliable 5G network3 with the fastest growing fiber internet in America4, so you have a seamless experience from a single provider. Becoming the best connectivity provider also means serving the critical mission of America's first responders. FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is the only purpose-built, nationwide wireless broadband communications platform dedicated to the public safety community.
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
*About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
1 Limited availability in select areas. Fastest among major internet service providers, based on 5Gbps offering. Internet speed claims represent maximum wired network service capability speeds to the home and recommended setup. Actual customer speeds are not guaranteed. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more information go to www.att.com/speed101
2 With Access from AT&T. 100Mbps speed or lower based on location.
3 Based on nationwide GWS drive test data. GWS conducts paid drive tests for AT&T and uses the data in its analysis. AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for details
4 Based on publicly-available data of net customer adds for major fiber providers over previous four quarters
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Samsung, Fujitsu, and NEC are the top vendors
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, preliminary findings suggest Open RAN revenues, including O-RAN and OpenRAN radio and baseband, accelerated at a torrid pace in the first half of 2022, resulting in yet again another short-term upward forecast revision. Helping to explain this output acceleration is positive brownfield developments in the North America region. The data in the report also support the premise that the Open RAN movement and vendor dynamics are evolving.
"The Open RAN narrative continues to morph," said Stefan Pongratz. "While there is no question that this shift towards more openness is moving in the right direction, it is more salient than ever to understand how this movement is impacting the dynamics between the established and new suppliers. The results in the quarter taken together with the underwhelming deal momentum with the emerging RAN suppliers is starting to shift the scale in favor of Open RAN being more a new requirement for the established players than a disruptive architecture for the smaller suppliers," continued Pongratz.
Additional Open RAN highlights from the 2Q 2022 RAN report:
- Top 3 Open RAN revenue suppliers for the 1H22 period include Samsung, Fujitsu, and NEC.
- Open RAN revenues in the North America region increased nearly four-fold Y/Y.
- North America and the Asia Pacific are driving more than 95 percent of the 2Q22 Open RAN market.
- The baseline forecast is for Open RAN revenues to more than double in 2022.
Open RAN is now projected to account for more than 5 percent of the overall RAN market in 2022.
Dell'Oro Group's RAN Quarterly Report offers a complete overview of the RAN industry, with tables covering manufacturers' and market revenue for multiple RAN segments including 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, 5G NR mmWave, LTE, macro base stations and radios, small cells, Massive MIMO, Open RAN, and vRAN. The report also tracks the RAN market by region and includes a four-quarter outlook. To purchase this report, please contact us by email at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott International and KBR (NYSE: KBR) have entered into a global licensing agreement to provide integrated solutions for KBR's proprietary ammonia technologies. Ammonia produced from renewable or low-carbon sources, commonly referred to as green and blue ammonia, supports global decarbonization because it can be used to provide carbon-free fertilizers, as an energy carrier or as a fuel.
The agreement represents a compelling solution to meet the growing ammonia market which combines KBR's leading technology with McDermott's global execution capabilities and fabrication and modularization expertise.
"This agreement enables us to offer customers an integrated approach for low-carbon ammonia projects by combining KBR's best-in-class ammonia technology with our global project delivery know-how, low-carbon execution approach and leadership in ammonia storage solutions," said Tareq Kawash, Senior Vice President, Onshore, McDermott. "This technology partnership is an important addition to our growing energy transition portfolio and strengthens our concept-to-completion capabilities."
"We are pleased to enter into an alliance agreement with McDermott to deliver world-class energy transition projects based on KBR's leading ammonia technology," said Aman Ahmad, KBR Senior Vice President, Global Sales. "This agreement will enable KBR and McDermott to leverage each other's strengths to deliver exceptional value to our clients as they scale and accelerate their energy transition initiatives."
As part of the agreement, McDermott and KBR will jointly evaluate opportunities to provide modularized execution concepts to drive additional efficiencies tailored to the needs of green and blue ammonia projects.
About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com
Forward-Looking Statements
McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected benefits of the agreement discussed in this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customers and other business counterparties of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott's management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect Medical Holdings (PMH) has announced a partnership with Angeles-IPA, A Medical Corporation (AIPA), to expand the integrated delivery system (IDS) to integrate PMH's Coordinated Regional Care (CRC) system and AIPA's physician network. This partnership will ensure quality healthcare is available to approximately 30,000 new beneficiaries of the Medi-Cal population in Los Angeles County.
"We are incredibly pleased to work closely with AIPA, its physicians and its management service organization, HealthSmart, to extend the IDS to its Medi-Cal beneficiaries," said Steve O'Dell, President, PMH Coordinated Regional Care. "We now serve more than 100,000 members (including the 30,000 new Medi-Cal beneficiaries) in PMH's IDS and look forward to serving more. This is the future of value-based care, and we are pleased to have AIPA as a partner in this effort."
Through the IDS, Prospect and AIPA will mutually provide coordinated healthcare services for L.A. Care Health Plan Medi-Cal beneficiaries. This population will now benefit from specialized programs and services focused on improving access to care, addressing social determinants of health needs, and improving the quality of care for our beneficiaries.
Narciso Azurin, MD, President of AIPA, said, "AIPA looks forward to partnering with PMH and its network of community hospitals in Los Angeles County, serving LA Care Health Plan's valued beneficiaries."
Via the IDS, patients served by PMH's Los Angeles hospitals, CRC and AIPA will have their needs addressed from a comprehensive and holistic approach. The partnership will ensure all beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of all the supportive services they may not have access to, as well as standard interventional medical care services available.
About Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.
Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., established in 1996, is a growing healthcare services company, emphasizes coordination of care and population health management, with a focus on preventive care.
Prospect Medical Holdings' hospital facilities help coordinate quality care for patients through integrated networks of primary and specialty physicians, in affiliation with hospitals, clinics, other community-based providers and health plans.
Prospect owns and operates 16 hospitals, as well as more than 165 clinics and outpatient centers. Prospect also manages the provision of healthcare services for more than 700,000 members enrolled in its networks of more than 20,000 primary care physicians and specialists. Prospect's operations are in in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.
About Angeles-IPA, A Medical Corporation
Angeles-IPA, A Medical Corporation, is a multi-specialty Independent Physician Association (IPA), which covers a broad geographic area of Southern California, particularly focused on servicing the most medically underserved population in Los Angeles County. Angeles-IPA's commitment is to provide its patients the best medical care based upon the unique needs of those it serves.
Angeles-IPA is a rapidly growing organization; affiliated with highly rated primary care physicians, specialty providers, and hospitals. Incorporated in 1995, Angeles-IPA is managed by the experienced HealthSmart MSO team. Angeles-IPA is a full-service network with health plan and provider agreements in place for all lines of care programs, i.e., commercial, seniors, and Medi-Cal.
About HealthSmart Management Services Organization, Inc.
Founded in 1996, HealthSmart Management Services Organization, Inc. (HealthSmart MSO) is a management service organization (MSO) located in Cypress, Calif., which serves the needs of providers in a managed care setting. HealthSmart provides full-service management services to health plan members, providers, hospitals with their claims, utilization management, contracting, network services and reporting needs.
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Promotions include Tyler Rowe to Principal, and Austen Dixon, Graham Kantor and Eugene Kim to Vice Presidents
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that it has promoted Tyler Rowe to Principal, and Austen Dixon, Graham Kantor and Eugene Kim to Vice Presidents, effective immediately.
"AEI is proud to recognize the vital contributions of our talented and committed team, both to our firm's growth and success and to that of our companies," said David Rowe, Managing Partner of AEI. "We congratulate Tyler, Austen, Graham and Eugene on their promotions, which reflect their hard work and dedication to our shared goals."
"Our smart, enterprising professionals bring value to the firm every day, particularly as they help our portfolio companies navigate complex and rapidly changing business environments," added Michael Greene, Managing Partner of AEI. "We look forward to seeing what Tyler, Austen, Graham and Eugene will help us achieve in the future."
Tyler Rowe is a member of AEI HorizonX team, the venture capital investment platform formed in partnership with The Boeing Company, where he. helps identify, evaluate and lead unique venture investments across all of AEI HorizonX's target markets. Focused on early-stage investing for the last 12 years, he holds a BA from the University of Alabama.
Mr. Dixon, who joined AEI in 2019, is primarily focused on financial modeling, due diligence, executing new investments, and monitoring portfolio investments. Prior to joining the firm, he was an analyst focused on M&A for clients across a wide range of industries. Mr. Dixon received a BS in Business Administration from Georgetown University.
Mr. Kantor, who joined AEI in 2019, is primarily focused on financial modeling, due diligence, executing new investments, and monitoring portfolio investments. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kantor worked at several investment firms where he focused on communications infrastructure and industrial sector transactions. He holds a BBA from the University of Georgia.
Mr. Kim, who joined AEI in 2018, is a member of the AEI HorizonX team. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kim was a Specialist in the Corporate Development group at The Boeing Company, where he focused on M&A and other strategic activities. Prior to Boeing, Mr. Kim was a member of Sandler O'Neill + Partners' Investment Banking Group, where he focused on M&A and capital raising for financial institutions. He received a BA from Northwestern University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
AEI HorizonX was formed as Boeing's corporate venture capital arm in 2017 and is now managed by AE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, with $5 billion of assets under management. AEI HorizonX is an active participant in venture capital within its core strategic areas of focus, investing in more than 50 startups globally and building numerous relationships and partnerships across the aerospace, technology, and investing ecosystem.
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Contract modifications provide for T-AO 211, T-AO 212 and ESB 8
SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it was awarded $600 million in U.S. Navy contract modifications for long-lead-time material to support construction of the seventh and eighth ships in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler (T-AO) program, as well as the sixth ship in the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program.
"NASSCO shipbuilders are honored to build T-AO 211, T-AO 212 and ESB 8," said Dave Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO. "The NASSCO team is excited to work with our Navy partners to ensure the success of both historic programs which are critical in supporting the Navy's forward presence."
The contract modifications for long-lead-time material provide $500 million for T-AO 211 and 212, and $100 million for ESB 8.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2023 and continue into 2027, providing the opportunity to sustain and grow the workforce along San Diego's working waterfront. NASSCO's unique location in San Diego Bay provides shipbuilders and skilled tradespeople with access to the nation's leading maritime support businesses, and highly trained employees allow NASSCO to build and repair Navy ships in an efficient manner.
In 2011, the Navy awarded NASSCO with a contract to design and build the first two ships in the newly created Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) program, the USNS Montford Point and USNS John Glenn. The program evolved, adding the USS Lewis B. Puller, USS Hershel "Woody" Williams and the USS Miguel Keith, USNS John L. Canley and the USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), configured and renamed as ESBs. ESBs are highly flexible platforms designed to support multiple maritime-based missions, including Air Mine Counter Measures (AMCM), Special Operations Forces (SOF) and limited crisis response. Acting as a mobile sea base, the 784-foot ship has a 52,000 square-foot flight deck to support MH-53, MH-60, MV-22 tilt-rotor and H1 aircraft operations. Following the delivery of the first five ships to the U.S. Navy, the sixth ship, the USNS John L. Canley, was christened on June 25. The USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), the seventh ship, is currently under construction.
In 2016, the Navy awarded NASSCO with a contract to design and build the first six ships in the next generation of fleet oilers, the John Lewis-class (T-AO 205), previously known as the TAO(X). Designed to transfer fuel to U.S. Navy carrier strike group ships operating at sea, the 742-feet vessels have a full load displacement of 49,850 tons, with the capacity to carry 157,000 barrels of oil, a significant dry cargo capacity, aviation capability and up to a speed of 20 knots. The first ship, the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), is scheduled for delivery later this year. The future USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the future USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), and the future USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208), are currently under construction.
General Dynamics NASSCO specializes in the design and construction of Navy and commercial ships and is a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy, with capabilities in San Diego; Norfolk, Virginia; Mayport, Florida; and Bremerton, Washington. More information about General Dynamics NASSCO is available at www.nassco.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $38.5 billion in revenue in 2021. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
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DMV's #1 Rated Haunted Attraction Promises More Scares Than Ever Before with New Clown Chaos Station
OLNEY, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Field of Screams Maryland, the metro area's definitive haunted attraction, opens Saturday, Sept 24 and runs through October 31, 2022. Located in Olney, Maryland, this Hollywood-level production includes well-trained actors and an intense fright experience with decor and props not seen outside the movie industry. The event is currently vying for the #1 spot in USA Today's 10 Best Haunted Attractions in the country.
Field of Screams Maryland has long been lauded as the best Halloween attraction in the DMV, with creative accomplishments that have resulted in multiple #1 rankings across the region. In addition, the creators famously won A&E's Haunted House Design/Build Competition in 2018. Its flagship attraction is the one-hour walk through the Super Screams Haunted trail, which combines the Haunted Trail and Trail of Terror that features 27 terrifying stations in the darkest of woods as they navigate Chainsaw Hill, the City Morgue, the Catacombs, Laser Alley, and a finale that most run from crying for help.
General admission tickets start at $44 and include the Slaughter Factory which is a high-end haunted house experience where every detail has been attended to; a one-hour trail of 27 stations; and a compound with over 20 bonfires, tasty concessions, and scares and fun for all (recommended for ages 12 and over). The 2022 Field of Screams Maryland is truly an immersive Halloween attraction. All tickets must be purchased in advance at www.screams.org.
Field of Screams Maryland is located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd., Olney, MD just 30 minutes from Washington DC, downtown Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Open every Friday and Saturday in October and most Thursdays and Sundays. Follow Field of Screams Maryland on Facebook and Instagram (@fieldofscreamsmaryland).
Not appropriate for young children. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Contact: Denise Kolker, info@steelheadevents.com.
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US life expectancy plunged again in 2021, down nearly a year
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling by nearly a year from 2020, according to a government report being released Wednesday.
In the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimated American lifespan has shortened by nearly three years. The last comparable decrease happened in the early 1940s, during the height of World War II.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials blamed COVID-19 for about half the decline in 2021, a year when vaccinations became widely available but new coronavirus variants caused waves of hospitalizations and deaths. Other contributors to the decline are longstanding problems: drug overdoses, heart disease, suicide and chronic liver disease.
“It’s a dismal situation. It was bad before and it’s gotten worse,” said Samuel Preston, a University of Pennsylvania demographer.
Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a baby born in a given year might expect to live, given death rates at that time. It is “the most fundamental indicator of population health in this country,” said Robert Hummer, a University of North Carolina researcher focused on population health patterns.
U.S. life expectancy rose for decades, but progress stalled before the pandemic.
It was 78 years, 10 months in 2019. In 2020, it dropped to 77 years. Last year, it fell to about 76 years, 1 month.
The last time it was that low was in 1996.
Declines during the pandemic were worse for some racial groups, and some gaps widened. For example, life expectancy for American Indian and Alaskan Native people saw a decline of more than 6 1/2 years since the pandemic began, and is at 65 years. In the same span, life expectancy for Asian Americans dropped by about two years, and stands at 83 1/2.
Experts say there are many possible reasons for such differences, including lack of access to quality health care, lower vaccination rates, and a greater share of the population in lower-paying jobs that required them to keep working when the pandemic was at its worst.
The new report is based on provisional data. Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. For example, the CDC initially said life expectancy in 2020 declined by about 1 year 6 months. But after more death reports and analysis came in, it ended up being about 1 year 10 months.
But it’s likely the declines in 2020 and 2021 will stand as the first two consecutive years of declining life expectancy in the U.S. since the early 1960s, CDC officials said.
Findings in the report:
—Life expectancy for women in the United States dropped about 10 months, from just under 80 years in 2020 to slightly more than 79 in 2021. Life expectancy for men dropped a full year, from about 74 years to 73.
—COVID-19 deaths were the main reason for the decline. The second largest contributor was deaths from accidental injuries — primarily from drug overdoses, which killed a record-breaking 107,000 Americans last year.
—White people saw the second biggest drop among racial and ethnic groups, with life expectancy falling one year, to about 76 years, 5 months. Black Americans had the third largest decline, falling more than eight months, to 70 years, 10 months
—Hispanic Americans had seen a huge drop in life expectancy in 2020 — four years. But in 2021, life expectancy for them dropped by about two months, to about 77 years, 7 months. Preston thinks good vaccination rates among Hispanics played a role.
The report also suggests gains against suicide are being undone.
U.S. suicides rose from the early 2000s until 2018. But they fell a little in 2019 and then more in 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Experts had wondered if that may have been related to a phenomenon seen in the early stages of wars and national disasters in which people band together and support each other.
The new report said suicide contributed to the decline in life expectancy in 2021, but it did not provide detail. According to provisional numbers from a public CDC database, the number of U.S. suicides increased last year by about 2,000, to 48,000. The U.S. suicide rate rose as well, from 13.5 per 100,000 to 14.1 — bringing it back up to about where it was in 2018.
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CX executives embrace gig work to manage contact center operational inefficiencies. Domain experience, scalability viewed as chief benefits.
TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - On-demand workforce technology company LiveXchange Technologies, Inc., today announced the results of the 2022 Front Office CX Omnibus Survey, which revealed that 51% of customer experience (CX) buyers would consider using gig-based customer service workers — referred to as GigCX — in 2022.
The survey, sponsored by LiveXchange, and conducted by Peter Ryan, president of Ryan Strategic Advisory, a CX and BPO consultancy, articulated the views of 668 enterprise executives, each with strategic decision-making authority over contact centers in their respective organizations.
According to Ryan, in 2022, almost half of enterprise CX managers have looked at the gig model for managing inefficiencies in their contact center operations.
"Since the pandemic started, business continuity planning has been a top-tier investment priority and pain point for in-house enterprise contact centers for the last two years," Ryan said. "These findings suggest that COVID-19 may have shifted the importance of BCP on a long-term basis."
The 2022 Omnibus Survey results varied by country, with the United States and France expressing the most interest (49% and 47% respectively). Interest among CX executives in France, Australia, Canada, and Germany was also notable.
"Plenty of CX executives have embraced the idea of GigCX due to its many benefits but still struggle to determine the best way to fit the model into their delivery strategies," Ryan said. "The perception is that incorporating GigCX is somewhat of a heavy lift, which has led to many outsourcing providers abandoning the thought and ultimately missing out on its advantages."
The survey also revealed that CX enterprise decision-makers are primarily concerned about security and legal factors regarding deploying gig workers. Participants in Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. identified security as a significant problem. Legal matters were the principal inhibitor for those in France, Spain, and Canada.
"Companies that adopt GigCX have access to a readily available, on-demand pool of agents with specific domain expertise who can be activated when customer demand increases," said Terry Rybolt, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveXchange, responding to the survey results. "It's a way of balancing quantity and quality while maintaining efficiency, making it a strong champion for the next evolution in customer care."
Rybolt advised companies wishing to begin the transformation process to take three steps:
- Look at GigCX as an opportunity, not a challenge;
- Educate teams about the GigCX model and update sourcing contracts to reflect its use;
- Find and integrate a GigCX platform in business continuity processes.
"Customer experience management is rapidly evolving, so CX executives that pivot quickly to adapt to the market will find the most success," he said. "GigCX should represent a part of the transformation for organizations that want to gain a fresh foothold on the market."
The Omnibus Survey findings can be summarized as follows:
- Gig CX working is increasingly a viable model in the eyes of buyers. Enterprise CX managers are open to the gig working model, with a substantial number indicating a willingness to consider deploying gig workers by year-end. This conclusion validates that customer experience managers require more flexible ways of delivering support to consumers and are willing to consider non-traditional delivery to achieve their ends.
- Addressing concerns around gig working will be essential to gain broader CX acceptance. The only way to properly ensure that gig working achieves mainstream acceptance is for CX solution providers to confront prospective clients' concerns regarding security and legal liabilities. Addressing these matters and correcting misconceptions will be of paramount importance for gig work solution suppliers.
Survey interviews were conducted via telephone during Q1 2022 in English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German (depending on the respondent's country of residency). The revenue mix for respondents ranged from $10 million to over $5 billion (USD). Vertical markets included cybersecurity, green enterprises, banking, insurance, health care, government, retail, gaming, e-commerce, technology, fintech, travel/hospitality/leisure, telco, and others.
LiveXchange, founded in 2006, helps companies manage all aspects of the customer engagement lifecycle by leveraging its proprietary PCI Level 1 certified, turnkey GigCX marketplace that enables clients to tap into its 150,000+ member, virtual, on-demand workforce. Learn more about LiveXchange at www.livexchange.com.
Ryan Strategic Advisory provides market insight, brand development initiatives, and actionable data for organizations in the customer experience services ecosystem. With two decades of experience, Ryan Strategic Advisory supports outsourcing operators, technology providers, industry associations, and economic development agencies.
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ALL-AGES FRIGHTFULLY FUN & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE ENTIRE HOLIDAY TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced the return of their groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween LA. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th-October 31st, 2022 at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, California. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The state-of-the-art event also is expanding nationally this season with a new New Jersey location.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween LA lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
New attractions for 2022 include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, more rides, games, and even more candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy this year - all to trick and treat the attendees. Live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween LA was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween LA transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
The Haunt O' Ween LA experience is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Combining their decades of experience, the companies have partnered to curate this innovative production while they continue to conquer and elevate the immersive space together.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween LA has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
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Experiential Supply
732-691-8559
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Family’s regalia stolen after Gathering of Nations
By Sasha Lenninger
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — More than 2,000 tribes and groups from across the country were in Albuquerque over the weekend for the 2022 Gathering of Nations.
Many families brought their regalia with them for the biggest powwow in North America.
But one Wisconsin family is heading home empty-handed after their regalia was stolen Sunday.
For many Native American families, the Gathering of Nations is something they look forward to every year, especially after the event was postponed for the last two years due to the pandemic.
For Josephine Webster’s son, Ambrose Silas, the Gathering was a dream for him.
“We originally came here because my son was waiting for a kidney donor and his Make-A-Wish was to come to Gathering of Nations,” Webster said. “When COVID happened, he wasn’t able to come, and, since then, he got a kidney and still wanted to come. So, we decided to pack up and come down here for that, to honor his wishes because he loves to dance and sing.”
So, Ambrose, his brother Floyd, their mom and aunt packed up a car and left Oneida, Wisconsin, and drove 23 hours to Albuquerque. The family told KOAT they were staying at the La Quinta Inn on Iliff Road in Northwest Albuquerque.
“They came in after the powwow was over and they went back out after a couple of hours to go grab their stuff, and it was already gone,” Webster said. “The window was broken, everything was gone, everything but one set of eagle feathers. But other than that all the bags were gone from the car.”
Floyd’s regalia was gone, along with the regalia of his two friends, Silas Whitebuffalo and DJ Scott.
“You work your whole life, things have been passed down from generation to generation and it’s irreplaceable,” Webster said. “This is such a huge part of my children’s lives and their friends’ lives. It’s not just a weekend celebration, it’s a whole way of life.”
Webster told KOAT, her family comes from a small town and leaving things in their car for a couple of hours is usually is fine.
“We hold them so sacred, and it was a mistake, obviously. They should have brought them in right away,” Webster said.
These are photos of the regalia that was stolen.
“There were two sets of eagle bustle, that were fancy dance bustles. So it’s a top bustles and a bottom bustle and then one traditional bustle, an eagle bustle, which is just one bustle and all their beadwork,” Webster said. “Their roaches were stolen, which is like their headpiece and then the feathers that go on the roaches.”
Webster took to social media, hoping someone sees their regalia. She also filed a police report.
“Everything happens for a reason. We are going to pray for the people that stole this, we are going to pray that we get the outfits back and if we don’t we move on. We don’t hold no animosity towards anybody because that’s not the kind of people we are,” Webster said.
The family is now back in Wisconsin, but Webster plans to come back to Albuquerque if the regalia is found.
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Investments to accelerate productization and commercialization of wireless charging for electric vehicles and other products
WATERTOWN, Mass., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the global growth in electric vehicles, support from governments around the world for electrification — now including the US — and the recognized need for better EV charging solutions to expand EV adoption, WiTricity has just completed a new funding round of $63 million. Anchored by a $25 million investment from industrial giant Siemens AG, the round includes investments from Japan Energy Fund, Mirae Asset Capital, and returning investors Stage One, Airwaves Wireless Electricity, and Delta Electronics among others.
"WiTricity has built a true technology platform supported by a robust patent portfolio and global automotive standards," said Alex Gruzen, CEO, WiTricity. "This new capital will allow us to accelerate product to market for both passenger and commercial wireless charging, and speed the development of our unique always-available wireless V2G capabilities allowing parked EVs to return power to the grid."
WiTricity was founded out of MIT in 2007 to commercialize the use of magnetic resonance to transmit power over distance at any power level. The company has developed the industry's most robust global patent portfolio, over 1250 issued patents, including the acquisition of the wireless charging assets of Qualcomm Halo in 2019. WiTricity is now expanding beyond licensing to delivering full wireless charging solutions for its customers including global OEMs fleets, changepoint operators, and end customers.
"With the recent increase in EV uptake in Japan, we see a strong need for technologies that offer simple charging solutions for drivers," said Yohei Kiguchi, Founder and CEO of Japan Energy Fund and ENECHANGE Ltd. "WiTricity's technology does exactly that. We are confident that wireless charging will be a gamechanger, and by inspiring more consumers to choose EVs over traditional combustion engines, lead to further decarbonization."
Wireless EV charging key to accelerating EV adoption
In a recent survey, 96 percent of EV buyers indicated they want wireless charging capabilities on their next EV, which ranked significantly higher than other common options, including parking assist, autonomous driving capability, and interior or exterior design.
"EV ownership in the US is still among 'early adopters,'" said David Baum of Stage 1 Ventures. "Wireless charging will accelerate that adoption by mainstream consumers by eliminating the hassle of charging."
"WiTricity's wireless charging is a key component to truly reinventing the driving experience with electric cars," said Jonathan Hwang, Director at Mirae Asset Capital. "Korean drivers expect genuine break-through innovation for great convenience, safety, and accessibility, and wireless charging will provide just that."
The current macroeconomic conditions make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers and to businesses, increasing the need to make the overall experience safer, more convenient, and truly accessible. Wireless charging for electric vehicles in commercial settings can reduce total cost of operation and has been deployed around the globe in limited pilots. With this investment, WiTricity will shift into production for fleets of all sizes – passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy commercial vehicles alike -- at a variety of energy levels. Wireless charging will play a key role in the transition to autonomous vehicles and to supporting grid stability with wireless vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies.
WiTricity technology powers wireless charging beyond electric vehicles
WiTricity technology spans from milliwatts to kilowatts and can be found in products today from consumer electronics to industrial robotics. WiTricity is a member of MPEG LA's Qi Wireless Power Portfolio as a licensor of patents essential to the practice of the Qi Wireless Power Standard. Most recently, WiTricity has licensed its technology to Wiferion, a leading solution provider for mobile, wireless power supplies for industrial e-vehicles. The applications of WiTricity technology beyond EVs are limitless with licensees already producing products such as wirelessly charged factory robots, eScooters and eBikes.
"For decades we've eliminated wires from people's lives, from mobile phones to Wi-Fi. The last wires to be eliminated are for charging EVs, eScooters, eBikes, factory automation and other products," said Kenneth Horowitz of Air Waves Wireless Electricity and one of the founders of the cellular telephone industry. "WiTricity will remove these last wires for an untethered future."
WiTricity last raised $52 million in 2021 with investors including Stage 1 Ventures, Air Waves Wireless Electricity, Mitsubishi Corporation, Future Shape, among others.
For more information about WiTricity, visit www.WiTricity.com.
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, enabling always-available wireless V2G, and setting the stage for future autonomy. Beyond EVs, WiTricity technology is essential to the wireless charging of all products, from consumer electronics to micro-mobility to robotics.
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June 23, 30 Virtual Sessions Target Leaders Across Industries
COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As climate change increasingly affects business decision making, risk managers, financial analysts and other leaders must anticipate how weather events may impact their growth outlook, estimate how port taxes may increase because of rising sea levels, develop contingencies for supply chain disruptions and respond to the unexpected.
To give business leaders expertise in climate change and risk management, the University of Maryland will present a Climate Finance and Risk Management Bootcamp, on consecutive Thursdays, June 23 and June 30, 2022. The 10 a.m.-3 p.m. sessions, via Zoom, will be delivered by faculty experts in the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS).
The bootcamp is open to the public and geared to mid-career and senior professionals across industries, who increasingly weigh climate-change factors into business decisions and financial disclosures.
The program is part of the Climate Finance and Risk Management at UMD initiative supported by experts in Maryland Smith's Finance Department and CMNS's Department of Oceanic and Atmospheric Science and Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC).
"The recent SEC proposed rules for disclosing climate impact, coupled with the most recent and devastating IPCC report, is the strongest call to action yet for businesses to protect themselves," says one of the instructors, Maryland Smith Professor of the Practice Clifford Rossi.
Rossi's co-instructors and co-developers of the bootcamp are CMNS atmospheric and oceanic science associate professor Timothy Canty and Robert Brammer, an adjunct research professor for both CMNS and Maryland Smith.
The program is designed to equip participants to:
- Understand trends in global and regional climate change
- Identify how climate and weather impacts company earnings, asset valuations and various enterprise-wide risks
- Define the types of climate data and models available and evaluate their appropriateness for different climate variables and risk types
- Incorporate climate data and models into financial and risk analyses (including stress testing) and evaluate the implications and reasonableness of the resulting analysis
- Apply climate risk analysis into high-level decision making, strategic plans and effectively communicate key message
"The scientific community has all this information but there is this gap in how to take the information and put it in a format that business leaders understand," says Canty. "Businesses want to know what is happening 10 or 20 years from now, however, their risks are much more immediate than those of the scientific community. We recognized that there was a need for better communication between the two."
As world leaders, including in Washington, D.C., weigh new climate risk disclosure requirements for corporations, Rossi emphasized the need for decision-makers in business to understand the climate tools available to evaluate the pertinent risks.
"These industry practitioners aren't necessarily going to go out and create their own climate model," Rossi says. "They are going to leverage publicly available models. We want to educate these industry practitioners on the fundamentals of what it takes to conduct climate risk disclosures that the SEC will impose on many companies and related climate financial and risk analytics."
Brammer says banks are concerned about the implications of climate change for credit risk on the part of companies they lend to, and asset managers are concerned about the implications for different asset classes like bonds, stocks and commodities. "When I've talked to some of the asset management firms about these plans for the UMD program, they're very enthusiastic. They wanted this type of program yesterday," he says.
For more information and to register for the June 23 and June 30 Climate Finance and Risk Management Bootcamp, go to the program homepage. For a preview, watch the recent Climate Finance and Risk Management Webinar featuring Rossi, Canty and Brammer.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland educates more than 9,000 future scientific leaders in its undergraduate and graduate programs each year. The college's 10 departments and more than a dozen interdisciplinary research centers foster scientific discovery with annual sponsored research funding exceeding $200 million.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, specialty master's, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.
Contact: Greg Muraski, gmuraski@umd.edu
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LONDON (AP) — European and American health authorities have identified a number of monkeypox cases in recent days, mostly in young men. It’s a surprising outbreak of a disease that rarely appears outside Africa.
Health officials around the world are keeping watch for more cases because, for the first time, the disease appears to be spreading among people who didn’t travel to Africa. They stress, however, that the risk to the general population is low.
WHAT IS MONKEYPOX?
Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people. Most human cases have been in central and west Africa, where the disease is endemic.
The illness was first identified by scientists in 1958 when there were two outbreaks of a “pox-like” disease in research monkeys — thus the name monkeypox. The first known human infection was in 1970, in a 9-year-old boy in a remote part of Congo.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND HOW IS IT TREATED?
Monkeypox belongs to the same virus family as smallpox but causes milder symptoms.
Most patients only experience fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
The incubation period is from about five days to three weeks. Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized.
Monkeypox can be fatal for up to one in 10 people and is thought to be more severe in children.
People exposed to the virus are often given one of several smallpox vaccines, which have been shown to be effective against monkeypox. Anti-viral drugs are also being developed.
On Thursday, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recommended all suspected cases be isolated and that high-risk contacts be offered the smallpox vaccine.
HOW MANY MONKEYPOX CASES ARE THERE TYPICALLY?
The World Health Organization estimates there are thousands of monkeypox infections in about a dozen African countries every year. Most are in Congo, which reports about 6,000 cases annually, and Nigeria, with about 3,000 cases a year.
Patchy health monitoring systems mean many infected people are likely missed, experts say.
Isolated cases of monkeypox are occasionally spotted outside Africa, including in the U.S. and Britain. The cases are typically associated with travel to Africa or contact with animals from areas where the disease is more common.
In 2003, 47 people in six U.S. states had confirmed or probable cases. They caught the virus from pet prairie dogs that been housed near imported small mammals from Ghana.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THESE CASES?
It’s the first time monkeypox appears to be spreading among people who didn’t travel to Africa. Most of the cases involve men who have had sex with men.
In Europe, infections have been reported in Britain, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Britain’s Health Security Agency said its cases are not all connected, suggesting that there are multiple chains of transmission happening. The infections in Portugal were picked up at a sexual health clinic, where the men sought help for lesions on their genitals.
On Wednesday, U.S. officials reported a case of monkeypox in a man who had recently traveled to Canada, where authorities are investigating suspected infections in the Montreal area.
IS MONKEYPOX BEING SPREAD THROUGH SEX?
It’s possible, but it’s unclear at the moment.
Monkeypox has not previously been documented to have spread through sex, but it can be transmitted through close contact with infected people, their body fluids and their clothing or bedsheets.
Michael Skinner, a virologist at Imperial College London, said it’s still too early to determine how the men in the U.K. were infected.
“By nature, sexual activity involves intimate contact, which one would expect to increase the likelihood of transmission, whatever a person’s sexual orientation and irrespective of the mode of transmission,” Skinner said.
Francois Balloux of University College London said monkeypox said sex qualifies as the kind of close contact needed to transmit the disease.
The U.K. cases “do not necessarily imply any recent change in the virus’ route of transmission,” Balloux said.
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HONG KONG, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HHOGENE, a new brand with a vision of creating customized light-control earbuds, has successfully funded more than US$80,000 on launch day on global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo for its innovative product, GPods — the world's first ever TWS(True Wireless Stereo) earbuds with light control offering consumers multiple personalized light modes that can be switched in one click and are unique to their own mood, music preferences, and even style.
Within a mere 52 seconds, GPods were already 100% funded and in one and half hours, the funded amount had reached US$50,000. GPods launched on Indiegogo at 9 a.m. EST, May 17.
Two products are available for the crowdfunding. One is the main product called The Origin, which features four light modes: Ripple, Wave, Pulse and Breath, as well as 72 basic color options that support 300,000 color combinations for consumers to choose from and control through the GPods app. The other product is a 2-in-1 package that contains The Origin as well as a detachable case called "Tiger Stripes" that creates a special effect from the color(s) shining through it.
A maximum of six colors can be chosen simultaneously to accompany one of the light modes. The light then reacts and changes along with the beat of the music. In addition, the GPods app includes a photo color recognition function so when people take a picture, the app automatically captures the color(s) that match the scene before uploading to the earbuds. The entire process is easy and user-friendly.
By using digital technology to apply a panoramic view of light control to TWS earbuds, HHOGene endeavors to offer consumers a unique "Dare to Shine" experience to express themselves in a myriad of ways based on their mood, what they are wearing, what they are listening to, and where they are.
The crowdfunding price for The Origin is US$79 for the first week and US$89 thereafter, and the "Tiger Stripes" package is US$89 for the first week and US$99 thereafter, both with almost 40% off the retail price.
About HHOGene
HHOGene is a flagship brand under HHO Limited, an innovative tech start-up that is dedicated to digitalizing supply chain and helping quality manufacturers build strong brands in cross-border e-commerce business.
HHOGene is committed to enhancing the daily experiences of earbud users through digitalized solutions. Its design team comes from LKK, a leading industrial design group, which has rich experience in product innovation and brand incubation, especially in the field of tech hardware and lifestyle hardware. In the past 17 years, LKK has designed more than 10,000 products, and won 521 domestic and international innovative design awards including Red Dot, IF, IDEA, G-Mark, and Red Star.
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High-Performance Laptops Equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Windows 11, and THX® Spatial Audio Meet Computing Demands of On-the-Go Lifestyles
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAIO®, the premier Japanese computer brand known for exceptional quality notebooks equipped with the latest technology, expands its FE Series to offer new high-performance laptops with an impressively long battery life to work, create, game, and watch entertainment from anywhere, for longer. Equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, Windows 11, and THX® Spatial Audio, the new VAIO FE laptops deliver maximum performance and immersive entertainment experiences in a slim, portable design. With powerful computing capabilities and up to 10 hours of battery life, the VAIO FE Series laptops are perfect for on-the-go lifestyles. Priced affordably, VAIO is available at Walmart and Walmart.com and coming soon to Sam's Club.
With a sleek, elegant design and new vibrant colors, VAIO FE laptops have Full HD anti-glare screens, wider viewing angles, and a crisp, clear display for impeccable picture quality. VAIO FE notebooks come fully equipped with two built-in speakers, front-facing camera, fingerprint scanner for extra security, and a precision touchpad. This power packed feature set, along with the THX Spatial Audio technology brings a near-cinema quality experience to enjoying music, movies, streaming or gaming.
The new VAIO FE laptops with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors meet demanding computing needs with exceptional computing power, stunning visuals, and use up to 46% less energy for up to 10 hours of use before needing to charge. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors provide powerful connections, lightning-fast responsiveness, and multitasking capabilities, with better power efficiency to deliver outstanding performance with a longer battery life.
"Intel is pleased to power the newest VAIO product line with 12th Intel® Core™ processors, enabling a lightweight computer to deliver unbelievable performance," said Greg Cnossen, General Manager, Global Consumer Sales at Intel. "12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors offer a unique combination of incredible performance and power efficiency to meet any computing need."
Outfitted with Windows 11 Home for easy start up and smooth connections, the VAIO FE Series has added security, password-free unlocking with Windows 11, and Focus Assist to block notifications. Windows 11 Home also includes Microsoft Photos, as well as the new Snap layouts to better organize apps and windows. Gamers will love Windows 11 Home integration with the Xbox Game Bar to instantly chat with friends, monitor performance, and take screen recordings.
"The new VAIO FE series notebooks with fingerprint scanners, front-facing cameras, 360-degree sound experience and all-day battery life, will bring to life Windows 11 for our customers," said Linda Rendleman, VP of NA Device Partner Solutions Sales, Microsoft Corp. "It's exciting to see the expansion of these VAIO high performance devices in North America."
VAIO FE Series notebooks are outfitted with THX Spatial Audio to bring entertainment to life with an unparalleled 360-degree immersive audio experience that puts users in the center of the action. THX Spatial Audio enables this immersive sound experience on the VAIO when listening over the stereo loudspeakers, or over any wired earbuds or headphones.
"The immersive audio on the VAIO lineup adds dimension, realism and an intensified soundscape that is key to enjoying entertainment. THX continues its commitment to providing world class technologies and we're excited to extend THX Spatial Audio to these superb new laptops," said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer, THX Ltd.
The new VAIO FE Series notebooks include:
VAIO FE 14.1" (MSRP $699) features 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U processor, Windows 11 Home, 512 GB Solid State Drive, 8 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold.
VAIO FE 14.1" (MSRP $799) features 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1235U processor, Windows 11 Home, 1 TB Solid State Drive, 16 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold.
VAIO FE 14.1" (MSRP $949) features 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1255U processor, Windows 11 Home, 1 TB Solid State Drive, 16 GB Memory (RAM), THX® Spatial Audio, Precision Touchpad, Fingerprint Scanner, Front-Facing Camera with Privacy Shutter, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Available in Black, Blue, Silver and Rose Gold.
VAIO FE products are sold and distributed by the VPU division of E&S International Enterprises, Inc. a Los Angeles based company who has worked with VAIO Corporation to license and distribute the products in the USA.
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VAIO Corporation was established on July 1, 2014, spinning off from Sony's PC business. With management, development and manufacturing operations headquartered in Azumino City, Nagano, Japan (the birthplace of Sony VAIO models), VAIO Corporation embraces the past while innovating for the future. Building upon VAIO's rich history and "VAIO DNA", VAIO Corporation continues the storied tradition of building superior products which emphasize craftsmanship with beautiful styling. A deep understanding of its customer base has proven key VAIO Corporation's success. This approach is why VAIO Corporation is a leader in bringing technological innovation and design to its users everywhere.
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Meta stock jumps nearly 20% despite mixed results
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Meta’s first earnings of 2022 may have largely fallen short of expectations, but that hasn’t really dampened the enthusiasm of its investors.
Facebook’s parent company on Wednesday missed Wall Street revenue forecasts during the first three months of 2022, and posted its slowest revenue growth in years. It also narrowly missed analysts’ predictions for daily and monthly active Facebook users. And its profits, while ahead of expectations, were down 21% from the same period a year ago.
Still, investors managed to find something to celebrate. Meta shares jumped more than 18% in after-hours trading following Wednesday’s earnings report.
Investors were likely pleased with Meta’s user numbers — while they were slightly lower than expected, they did still grow. Monthly active Facebook users were up 3% and daily active Facebook users grew 4% year-over-year; monthly and daily active users on Meta’s family of apps also each grew 6%. That marks a reversal from the rare stagnation in user numbers during the previous quarter.
Meta also lowered its projections for total expenses for the year, adjusting the upper limit of its expected spending from $95 billion to $92 billion. The adjustment was probably welcomed by investors wary of how much the company is shelling out on its plans for an augmented- and virtual-reality enabled future.
The company reported total quarterly revenue up 7% year-over-year to $27.9 billion, and net income of nearly $7.5 billion, or $2.72 per share.
“We made progress this quarter across a number of key company priorities and we remain confident in the long-term opportunities and growth that our product roadmap will unlock,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a statement.
Still, there remain some warning signs for the company, which is battling rivals like TikTok, struggling to monetize popular video content and facing disruption of its core advertising business because of changes to Apple’s privacy practices. The company reported that its average price per ad decreased by 8% from the same period in the prior year; by contrast, average price per ad was up 6% in the previous quarter.
Meta also noted that its business was affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine — the company’s Facebook and Instagram platforms were blocked in Russia last month — and expects those challenges to continue in the current quarter.
In the last quarter of 2021, Meta began breaking out its Reality Labs segment, which includes its AR and VR efforts, from its larger family of apps. In the first quarter of 2022, the Reality Labs unit posted a loss of nearly $3 billion during the quarter. And Zuckerberg warned analysts on Wednesday’s earnings call to expect continued challenges.
“Based on the strong revenue growth we saw in 2021, we kicked off a number of multi-year products to accelerate some of our longer-term investments,” he said. “But with our current business growth levels, we are now planning to slow the pace of some of our investments.”
Zuckerberg said Meta hopes in the coming years to generate sufficient operating income growth from its family of apps to fund its investments in Reality Labs while still growing the company’s overall profitability.
“Of course, our priority remains building for the long-term, so while we’re currently building our plans to achieve this, it is possible that prolonged macroeconomic or business uncertainty could force us to trade off against shorter-term financial goals,” Zuckerberg said. “But we remain confident in our long-term opportunities.”
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Company Executives Selected to Discuss Lack of Diversity and Financial Toxicity in Clinical Trials
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. , May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenphire, the global leader in financial lifecycle management for clinical trials, today announced that two company executives have been selected to participate in the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) annual Global Oncology Site Solutions Summit taking place May 21-22, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
The SCRS Oncology Site Solutions Summit is recognized as a top event for sites, sponsors, CROs, and solution providers to come together to learn, communicate and collaborate in ways that will propel cancer research to new levels.
Ahead of the Oncology Site Solutions Summit, SCRS will also host the Diversity Site Solutions Summit on May 20 at the same venue in Austin, Texas. The Diversity Site Solutions Summit will feature critical content for clinical research sites as regulatory and sponsor directives begin to require more mandatory inclusion of diverse populations in trials.
Greenphire executives will take part in sessions at both summits:
Industry Round Table: Novel Perspectives On Diversity Strategy Planning & Operationalization
Jaleeysa King, Senior Analyst, Data Delivery
May 20, at 3:15 pm
Ms. King will participate in a round table discussion with other industry experts to discuss proven strategies and best practices for industry-wide diversity planning.
"There are many statistics that show the lack of diversity in clinical trials is an ongoing issue in the industry," said King. "Having a diversity strategy helps close the representation gap which leads to safer and more effective medicines for all. It is critical we implement all possible resources to increase access and ease the burdens that minority groups may face when participating in a clinical trial."
Removing Financial Toxicity from Oncology Clinical Trials through Patient Reimbursement Programs
Dave Espenshade, Vice President, CRO Partnerships
May 21, at 1 pm
Mr. Espenshade will facilitate a discussion with panelists from Parexel, EQRx, and Advarra on the out-of-pocket costs and travel logicals associated with clinical trials and how these barriers impact patient enrollment.
"We often see financial burdens greatly affect patient enrollment and engagement in clinical trials. Patient reimbursement programs provide a solution to these barriers for patients and help sponsors, CROs, and sites conduct efficient and engaging trials," said Espenshade. "Trial efficiency and patient engagement greatly increase the chances of successful outcomes."
To learn more or to register for the summit, visit: https://oncologysitesolutionssummit.com/.
About Greenphire
Greenphire is the leader in global clinical trial financial process automation. Greenphire's best-in-class solutions optimize clinical trial performance by streamlining payment and logistical workflows from sponsors and CROs to sites and patients. Greenphire's EnvisiX™, eClinicalGPS, ClinCard and ConneX solutions easily handle any type of trial design and complexity, resulting in more accurate and compliant payments and simplified travel globally for both sites and patients. The choice of industry leaders worldwide, Greenphire provides better performance and better data, resulting in better trials. Learn more at www.greenphire.com.
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Teachers after Texas attack: ‘None of us are built for this’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Teacher Jessica Salfia was putting up graduation balloons last month at her West Virginia high school when two of them popped, setting off panic in a crowded hallway between classes.
One student dropped to the floor. Two others lunged into open classrooms. Salfia quickly shouted, “It’s balloons! Balloons!” and apologized as the teenagers realized the noise didn’t come from gunshots.
The moment of terror at Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg, about 80 miles (124 kilometers) northwest of Washington happened May 23, the day before a gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers in a classroom in Uvalde, Texas. The reaction reflects the fear that pervades the nation’s schools and taxes its teachers — even those who have never experienced such violence — and it comes on top of the strain imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Salfia has a more direct connection to gun threats than most. Her mother, also a West Virginia teacher, found herself staring down a student with a gun in her classroom seven years ago. After talking to him for some two hours, she was hailed for her role in helping bring the incident to a peaceful end.
For any teacher standing in front of a classroom in 21st century America, the job seems to ask the impossible. Already expected to be guidance counselors, social workers, surrogate parents and more to their students, teachers are sometimes called on to be protectors, too.
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The U.S. public school landscape has changed markedly since the Columbine school shooting in Colorado in 1999, and Salfia said teachers think about the risks every day.
“What would happen if we go into a lockdown? What would happen if I hear gunshots?” she said. “What would happen if one of my students came to school armed that day? This is a constant thread of thought.”
George Theoharis was a teacher and principal for a decade and has spent the past 18 years training teachers and school administrators at Syracuse University. He said teachers are stretched more now than ever — even more than last year, “when the pandemic was newer.”
“We’re sort of left in this moment where we do expect teachers and schools to solve all our problems and do it quickly,” he said.
Schools nationwide have been dealing with widespread episodes of misbehavior since the return to in-person learning, which has been accompanied by soaring student mental health needs. In growing numbers, teens have been turning to gun violence to resolve spur-of-the-moment conflicts, researchers say.
In Nashville, Tennessee, three Inglewood Elementary School staffers sprang into action last month to restrain a man who had hopped a fence. After children on the playground were directed inside, the man followed them, but he was tackled by kindergarten teacher Rachel Davis.
At one point, secretary Katrina “Nikki” Thomas held him in a headlock. They and school bookkeeper Shay Patton cornered the man, who didn’t have a gun, inside the school until authorities arrived. All three employees were hurt.
“For me, it was just like, these kids are innocent,” Patton said. “I just knew that they couldn’t protect themselves, so it was on us to do it. And I didn’t think twice.”
The three employees watched in horror less than two weeks later as news of the Uvalde shooting unfolded.
“In my head, immediately I thought, ‘That could have been me and my kids,’” Davis said. “That could have been us out there on that playground with this ... guy if he had had a gun on him.”
Adding to frustration for some educators was the scapegoating of a teacher initially blamed for propping open the door a gunman used to enter the Uvalde, Texas elementary school. Days later, officials said the teacher had closed the door, but it didn’t lock.
Kindergarten teacher Ana Hernandez said Texas educators are anxious after a rough patch that has lasted years and shows no sign of ending. She and a group of colleagues from Dilley drove an hour to Uvalde to do all they could, delivering donated stuffed animals and cases of water. She said more is needed.
“Changes have to be done for us to feel secure in a classroom as a teacher (and) for students also to feel secure and safe in a classroom,” she said.
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Tish Jennings, a University of Virginia education professor specializing in teacher stress and social-emotional learning, said teacher stress becomes contagious.
“It interferes with their ability to function, and it also interferes with students’ ability to learn,” Jennings said. “So when things like this happen, the school shootings, it shuts everybody down. It’s very hard to learn when you’re afraid for your life.”
Salfia says the load teachers carry is daunting.
“You’re a first responder. You’re a first reporter. If there’s an issue in the home, you are sometimes the only chance a kid has at love, at getting food that day, at maybe getting a warm and safe place to be that day. The scope of the job is huge right now.”
The pandemic added the challenge of remote learning, classroom sanitizing and finding enough substitute teachers to keep schools running.
There’s also a sense that tragedies continue to happen, and politicians rarely do anything about it.
“It is so hard to know that, at any moment, that reality could also be your reality, or the reality of your children,” said Salfia, a mother of three students. “My youngest is the same age as the kids who were killed in Texas. It sharpens everything, I think, especially when you’re in a classroom.”
In August 2015, the new school year had barely started for Salfia’s mother, teacher Twila Smith, when a freshman entered Smith’s world studies class at Philip Barbour High School and drew a gun he had taken from his home.
For about 45 minutes, Smith said, no one outside the room knew the class was being held hostage. She diverted his attention from other students and tried to keep him talking while she walked around the room with him.
Eventually, police persuaded the boy to let everyone go. After at least another hour and a half, his pastor helped convince the boy to surrender. A few months later, he was sentenced to a juvenile facility until he turns 21.
Smith, who has a background in dealing with students with behavior problems, was among those hailed as heroes, a label she deflected.
“I think my training just came into play,” Smith said. “And then I had 29 freshmen sitting there looking at me, and I would have to say that they were the heroes. Because they did everything I told them to do, and they did everything he told them to do. And they stayed fairly calm.”
Smith saw those freshmen through to graduation in 2019. Then she retired.
Back at Spring Mills High, one of Salfia’s former students now works in her department as a first-year English teacher. When asked what she tells others hoping to go into her field, Salfia repeated the ex-pupil’s description of what today’s teachers go through: “None of us are built for this.” But their commitment to the profession is such that they “are only built for it,” and could scarcely consider any other career.
“This is the only job I can imagine doing,” Salfia said. “But it is also the hardest job I can imagine doing.”
After the balloons popped, “kids were visibly rattled,” she recalled. “Some people were a little bit angry at me, I think, in reaction to that fear that everyone had experienced momentarily.”
She knows that’s the world she and her students live in now.
“We are all, at any moment, prepared to run from that sound.”
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Associated Press writer Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee, and Jay Reeves in Uvalde, Texas, contributed to this report.
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PLANO, Texas, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogness (International) Corporation ("Dogness" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DOGZ), a developer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of Dogness-branded, OEM and private label pet products, today announced that Argus Research, an investment research firm, updated its Equity Research Report coverage on Dogness.
Argus Research Co. has received a flat fee from Dogness as part of a Sponsored Research agreement between Argus and the company. No part of Argus Research's compensation is directly or indirectly related to the content of its assessment or to other opinions expressed in its research report. Please refer to the full Argus report and the disclaimer for complete disclosures.
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Highlights, as conveyed by Argus Analyst Steve Silver, include:
- In our view, Dogness' successful execution of its business plan led the company back to profitability in fiscal 2021, which ended on June 30, 2021. Dogness has benefitted from a surge in demand related to increased pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and increased momentum for its core product line, led by higher-margin smart pet products.
- While the company was not immune from global supply chain issues, we are encouraged by its 27% revenue growth in fiscal 2021 and demand trends for the smart product portfolio (where sales increased by 80% and volumes more than doubled). The expanding smart line made up 32.1% of revenues in fiscal 2021, up from just 8% two years ago. Given its higher margins compared to the traditional pet product line, the fiscal 2021 gross margin rose to 37.6%, a level not seen since 2018.
- During fiscal 2021, Dogness expanded the availability of its products across multiple sales channels in China, the U.S., Canada and other key international markets, including online, specialty stores, big box warehouse clubs, and general retail outlets. We expect this momentum to continue, as Dogness has established new and expanding partnerships with leading retailers including Target, Petco, IKEA, and Walmart, and online platforms including Amazon and Chewy.com, which we think will ease customer concentration risk.
- Thus, we expect Dogness to continue its evolution into a higher-margin technology-focused pet products company with a diversified global footprint, and to capitalize on favorable long-term global trends in the pet care industry as pet owners return to offices and require mobile pet monitoring and care.
- As of June 30, 2021, Dogness had $5.5 million in cash and short-term investments on its balance sheet. Subsequently, the company raised a total of approximately $10 million in gross proceeds from equity offerings completed in July 2021 and February 2022. With its favorable outlook for sustained positive operational cash flow, we believe the company is capitalized sufficiently to execute on its business plan.
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About Dogness
Dogness (International) Corporation was founded in 2003 from the belief that dogs and cats are important, well-loved family members. Through its smart products, hygiene products, health and wellness products, and leash products, Dogness' technology simplifies pet lifestyles and enhances the relationship between pets and pet caregivers. The Company ensures industry-leading quality through its fully integrated vertical supply chain and world-class research and development capabilities, which has resulted in over 200 patents and patents pending. Dogness products reach families worldwide through global chain stores and distributors. For more information, please visit: ir.dogness.com.
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STAMFORD, Conn., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial inclusion and its impact on wealth equality remain among the most important issues facing consumers, lenders and policy makers. To enable greater financial inclusion, VantageScore today announced the launch of Inclusion360. The groundbreaking, open access, and interactive analytics platform uses comprehensive data sets to uncover previously underserved consumers by geographic market. VantageScore is an industry leader in predictive analytics and driving financially inclusive credit score outcomes for traditionally underserved demographic groups.
Patent-pending Inclusion360 uses novel analytic techniques to uniquely combine data from the three Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), VantageScore 4.0 credit scores, and information from the U.S. Census Bureau 2019 5-Year American Community Survey to generate unprecedented data insights into underserved communities across the United States. Through predictive analytics, Inclusion360 identifies nearly 13 million creditworthy consumers that have prime or near prime VantageScore credit scores that previously did not have conventional credit scores. The data is intended to be used to enable lenders and policy makers to discover and identify where financial inclusion opportunities exist using VantageScore credit scores.
"Inclusion360 provides powerful open access data and insights to help identify communities of creditworthy consumers that were sometimes previously excluded from mainstream financial services and wealth building opportunities," said Silvio Tavares, President & CEO of VantageScore.
"Being more inclusive is a win-win. Lenders can grow their businesses in a safe and sound manner and have a positive impact on the financial lives of consumers that were often previously left behind by outdated scoring models," Tavares added.
Inclusion360 data helps consumer credit-industry stakeholders gain insight needed to reach creditworthy consumers in U.S. geographies that conventional credit scores would likely restrict. Ultimately, providing opportunities for these underserved consumers to access credit can improve their financial lives and help bridge the gap in credit and wealth equality.
All data and information provided in and by Inclusion360 is for informational purposes only. Users are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when using such data and information, including fair lending laws. Inclusion360 is used to identify potential opportunities to use VantageScore credit scoring models to expand access to credit in underserved communities. It is unlawful for a lender to discriminate on a prohibited basis in any aspect of a credit transaction. Depictions of VantageScore credit scores are not a guarantee of obtaining a VantageScore credit score or of obtaining a score in any range depicted as lendable. Inclusion360 uses U.S. Census Bureau Data but neither Inclusion360 nor VantageScore is endorsed or certified by the U.S. Census Bureau.
To use Inclusion360, visit https://vantagescore.com/lenders/inclusion360/.
About VantageScore Solutions
VantageScore Solutions develops consumer credit scoring models that combine the need for both financial inclusivity and dependable predictiveness across all scoring ranges. The company's most recent models score approximately 96 percent of all adults 18 and older – including 37 million more people than conventional models – without sacrificing safety and soundness. As a result, lenders using VantageScore can extend credit to those who have been historically marginalized, including minority and lower-to-middle income Americans. VantageScore credit scores are used by thousands of lenders, landlords, utility companies, telecom companies, and many others to determine creditworthiness. Additionally, tens of millions of consumers rely on free access to their VantageScore credit scores to monitor their own creditworthiness.
VantageScore Solutions was launched in 2006 and is owned by America's three national credit reporting companies (CRCs) – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Using a patent-protected tri-bureau methodology, VantageScore delivers time-tested, innovative and more consistent credit scoring models across all three CRCs.
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Woman throws lottery ticket away before realizing she won
DILLWYN, Va. (Gray News) - A Virginia woman had to root around in the trash to find her winning lottery ticket after she threw it away.
Mary Elliott, 67, says she panicked when she realized she had picked all five winning numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game. She had thrown out her ticket.
But she dove into the trash bin and, luckily, found it – coffee stains and all.
In fact, the barcode was so stained it couldn’t be scanned, but lottery officials honored the winnings. The ticket was worth $110,000.
“When I saw I’d won, I couldn’t stop shaking to save my life!” Elliott told the Virginia Lottery.
The retired healthcare worker says she chose the winning numbers based on relatives’ birthdays, including that of her son who died a few years ago, The Washington Post reports.
She told the Post that her win wasn’t due to luck but instead something bigger than her.
“I just don’t think people are just lucky,” she said. “I think that if God’s got something for you, he’s going to see that you get it.”
Elliott hasn’t decided how to spend her winnings. She says she’s waiting for divine inspiration.
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RFD's Cloud Services team is excited to welcome Damian Ostrander to the team. Damian will lead the talented Cloud Services group as its newly appointed Director of Cloud Services. For over two decades Damian has been instrumental in defining and driving cloud service teams, and has been on the forefront of cloud adoption. His innovative and analytical approach toward cloud migration, and managed services, coupled with his deep understanding of the core tenants of "As A Service" solutions have allowed many tier 1 and 2 clients to experience a dramatic decrease in overhead and increases in performance and scalability. When he's not leading RFD's cutting edge Cloud Services team you can find Damian working with his hands, hiking, or watching his two daughters dance.
With 15 years of experience leading Professional Services teams in varying levels of maturity, Josh Allen brings a focused, intentional approach to the business development operations at RFD. As the Director of GTM Strategy and Operations, Josh will focus on expanding RFD's commercial scope through partner enablement, solution portfolio updates, and business unit expansion. Josh's success in establishing and managing Alliance and Channel Partnerships with Apple, Google, Discover, Fiserv, and Microsoft, as well as his analytical approach to market trends and movements are a welcomed addition to the RFD team. When he isn't deep in conversation with potential partners or buried in the latest industry news you can find Josh out on the trail running or chauffeuring his two daughters to the next extra-curricular activity.
"RFD is excited to continue its commitment to excellence by bringing on Damian and Josh. Their industry leadership and proven track record will bolster RFD's continued success in its Cloud Series line of business and enable us to expand our industry best solutions and services into additional industries." Scott Glover – COO, RFD & Associates, Inc.
RFD, headquartered in Austin, TX, has been a trusted IT vendor to Public Sector Clients since 1986. They have developed and implemented technologies from mainframe to mobile to cloud — and everything in between. RFD partners with best of breed solutions to support to their own development efforts along with supporting large enterprise applications. Today, RFD's customers span from public to private multi-service organizations. They have helped hundreds of organizations design, build, purchase and implement the optimal technology solutions to achieve their business goals.
CONTACT: Josh Allen, jallen@rfdinc.com
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PHOENIX, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bezyl, Inc., a global, digital mental health company, announced today that it is collaborating with THREAD® to provide its mental health digital app and support system to patients participating in clinical trials. Grounded within a secure communications platform, the Bezyl app makes it easier for patients to ask for help from friends, family, and caregivers. Additionally, it provides access to useful and easy-to-navigate resources specific to the patients' needs. With the Bezyl app, patients can easily request help from their network, set check-ins and reminders, and track their moods. As a peer-support tool, the Bezyl app aims to help patients eliminate anxiety, retain their participation in clinical trials, maintain treatment compliance, and most importantly, build their mental strength.
Founder and CEO of Bezyl, Inc., Esther Howard, shared her personal inspiration behind the development of the Bezyl app: "One of my best friends, who had a young daughter, a beautiful family and set of friends, died of colon cancer. During her illness, her family and friends always wanted to do more to support her through her treatment, and she had wished it was easier to ask for help when she needed it. She was referring to the simple things in life, like reading to her daughter or taking her to a doctor's appointment, or even just sitting down and having tea with her on the days that she was feeling better." Moved by the words from her friend, Esther set out to find a way to make seeking and receiving help easier and, in turn, build mental strength in a world that so desperately needs it.
As part of this new partnership, THREAD will offer the Bezyl mental health app to study sponsors as an optional solution provided directly by Bezyl. THREAD, the industry's leading provider of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) and eCOA, is enabling studies to be more inclusive, patient-centric and efficient. Bezyl's digital mental health solution adds to THREAD's offerings by providing a novel tool aimed at supporting mental health and connection throughout the life cycle of a study.
"We recognize that supporting participants in clinical trials requires a multi-faceted approach. Supporting the mental health of study participants is important to our customers, sites, study teams, and THREAD," said John Reites, CEO, THREAD. "We are proud to offer Bezyl to our customers as a secure and unique solution to support mental health."
"Our ultimate mission is to end the global mental health pandemic by helping people help each other," said Esther Howard, founder and CEO, Bezyl, Inc. "Patients participating in clinical research, especially cancer patients, can benefit from realizing the full strength from their network of supporters."
The Bezyl team will be among the more than 40,000 oncology professionals convening in Chicago and virtually for the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting from June 3-7.
In addition to supporting patients, earlier this month, Bezyl released a Ukrainian-specific version of its app to help Ukrainians build personal networks of support and find access to much needed humanitarian relief.
Bezyl is the only global, digital mental health company that provides a simplified communication platform to help people help each other improve their mental strength. Asking for help is easier using Bezyl's proprietary technology that directly connects individuals to their designated spheres of support. Learn how the app works at bezyl.com.
THREAD® is the industry-leading decentralized clinical trials technology and consulting service provider, helping biopharma and CROs decentralize clinical research and enable electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) for sites, participants, caregivers, and home health professionals. Through its end-to-end unified platform, THREAD is making studies 30 percent more efficient and five times more inclusive and diverse. Backed by health care investors Water Street Healthcare Partners and JLL Partners, THREAD is recognized as a leader by Everest Group's Decentralized Clinical Trial Product PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021, Frost & Sullivan's 2021 Customer Value Leadership Award as well as a long list of accolades. Visit THREADresearch.com to learn more.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workspace and strategy consultancy Incendium Consulting, part of the global workspace innovation firm The Instant Group, has acquired Capstan Advisors. As the shift to hybrid work environments has challenged businesses cross-functionally, Fortune 1000 companies look to Incendium and Instant for smarter working strategies. This alliance strengthens Incendium's global reach and accelerates its U.S. growth strategy to help enterprise corporations with organizational and functional strategy.
"Leaders need flexibility and smarter working practices to address ever-changing workplace dynamics, particularly in this pivotal moment of change," said Mike Perkis, Global Head of Incendium Consulting. "As part of the world's largest global flexible marketplace, we work with business and corporate real estate leaders to challenge traditional approaches to real estate and evolve workplace models that deliver smart work solutions. Capstan Advisors will ignite Incendium's U.S. expansion plans for our real estate advisory services practice. Their experience and strength in corporate real estate consulting, procurement and strategy brings depth of capability and additional blue-chip clients to the group."
Headquartered in the U.S., Capstan Advisors is a leading provider of organizational design, outsourcing process management, contract negotiation, and transition support for the full spectrum of corporate real estate services for global Fortune 1000 companies. Like Incendium, they work with some of the largest firms in pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, financial services and telecom/media services.
"Corporate real estate executives face tremendous challenges today, with the changing nature of work and renewed pressure to reduce costs," added Paul Garity, one of Capstan's partners. "Incendium expands both our global reach and the services we can offer to our clients, from our core business of operating model and procurement to Incendium's other advisory areas such as sustainability, executive recruiting and workplace strategy advisory services."
Garity and his partners, Sherri Parman, John Davis, and Kent Wiegel are all seasoned corporate real estate executives with hands-on experience managing corporate real estate as both corporate real estate executives and service providers. Since inception, Capstan has completed advisory assignments for over 100 corporations with real estate portfolios in the Americas, EMEA and Asia.
About The Instant Group
The Instant Group has been rethinking workspace since 1999 with over 500 experts working globally across more than 175 countries. Instant's digital platforms constitute the world's largest digital marketplace for flexible workspace listing meeting rooms, virtual offices, flexible office space and coworking memberships. Its global team advises on commercial real estate solutions from serviced offices to fully customized managed offices, and consulting services for portfolio and net zero strategies. Instant's approach enables agility, hybrid working solutions and improved operational resilience for more than 250,000 businesses every year. Clients include Amex, Prudential, Booking.com, Shell, Jaguar Land Rover and GSK. Instant has global offices including London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Across the Americas, Instant coverage includes: Atlanta; Buenos Aires; Charlotte; Chicago; Dallas; Durham, NC; Jacksonville; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles; Miami; Philadelphia; Salt Lake City; San Francisco; Santiago; and Quito.
www.theinstantgroup.com
About Incendium
Incendium is a leading global corporate real estate consultancy business that partners with occupiers to support and enable their business performance through its core service lines of Strategy & Change, Operating Model and Procurement, and Sustainability. Incendium works with a range of significant blue-chip global clients across many sectors to use real estate as a catalyst for agility, performance, and value. As part of The Instant Group, it works together with colleagues from across the business to devise and implement innovative agile workplace strategies and solutions for all clients.
www.incendiumconsulting.com
About Capstan Advisors
Capstan Advisors, founded in 2007, is a leading consulting firm in the U.S. dedicated to advising corporate real estate and procurement executives of global companies on best practices for corporate real estate organizations, operations and service delivery. Capstan's primary consulting services include organizational transformation, outsourcing consulting, ongoing contract governance, transition implementation, and performance management. Capstan assists clients across the spectrum of services including facilities operations, transactions, project management, lease administration, and a variety of other corporate services.
www.capstanadvisors.com
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BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday kicked off his first trip abroad since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he is scheduled to attend the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The first stop took him to Kazakhstan on Wednesday, underscoring that he highly values the bilateral relations with the Central Asian country and indicating such visit will inject new growth momentum for the country, Chinese officials and experts said.
Xi first arrived at Nur-sultan on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to Kazakhstan before landing in Samarkand in the evening to pay a state visit to Uzbekistan and attend the SCO summit.
Experts believed that as China's permanent comprehensive strategic partner, Kazakhstan, the Chinese president's first stop in his ongoing foreign trip, is considered as a bridge connecting China with Central Asia and Europe, as it's also where the Chinese president first proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and on the first stop of the BRI's westward routes from China, bringing tremendous benefits for the region and the world.
Kazakhstan has been striking a balance between China and Russia in terms of political influence, and serving as a bridge for major powers also sets a good example for other Central Asian countries. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Central Asia are in a very important position in China's overall diplomacy, as all five Central Asian states are China's strategic partners, and among them, China-Kazakhstan partnership has reached one of the highest levels, experts said.
When the Chinese president arrived at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, he was warmly welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and a group of senior officials including Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi and Nur-Sultan Mayor Altai Kulginov.
Xi was later awarded by Tokayev with the "Order of the Golden Eagle" — the highest honor to recognize outstanding people who have made significant contributions to Kazakhstan including foreign heads of state promoting Kazakhstan's friendly relations with other countries.
During a meeting between Xi and Tokayev, the Chinese top leader said this is his first foreign visit since the COVID-19 pandemic, and choosing Kazakhstan as the first stop demonstrates the high level and uniqueness of China-Kazakhstan ties.
Kazakhstan is a major country in Central Asia and Eurasian region with important influence, Xi said, reiterating that the Chinese government attaches great importance to China-Kazakhstan ties and always supports Kazakhstan in maintaining national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Xi also called on the two countries to promote high-quality Belt and Road development, expand cooperation in such areas as trade, the economy and interconnectivity, and explore cooperation in new fields including big data, digital finance and green energy.
Tokayev said that Xi's visit, the Chinese president's first foreign trip since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, fully demonstrated the two countries' high-level mutual trust and will surely become a new milestone in the history of Kazakhstan-China relations.
As next year marks the 10th anniversary of Xi's proposing the Belt and Road Initiative in Kazakhstan, Tokayev said his country will continue to support and participate in the joint building of the Belt and Road.
After their meeting, the two leaders signed a joint statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The two governments also signed a number of cooperative documents in areas such as finance and the media, and decided to set up consulates general in Xi'an and Aktobe.
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Kazakhstan. Standing at a new historical starting point of China-Kazakhstan relations, President Xi's visit will surely draw a new blueprint, inject new momentum to the bilateral relations, opening up a new chapter and another golden thirty years of bilateral relations, Zhang Xiao, Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan said in a recent interview with media.
The bilateral relations have withstood a changing international situation, and the two countries firmly support each other on issues concerning their core interests, making important contribution to the regional and world peace and stability, Zhang noted. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the political mutual trust between the two countries has been continuously strengthened, and the two countries will continue to consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations and create favorable conditions for bilateral cooperation in various fields, he said.
Almost a decade ago, Xi visited Kazakhstan, making a significant proposal that China and Central Asian countries build an "economic belt along the Silk Road", a trans-Eurasian project spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea, during a speech at Nazarbayev University in Astana, now known Nur-sultan. He also visited the Central Asian country in 2015 and in 2017 to boost the bilateral ties and regional cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative.
"President Xi's first visit abroad since the pandemic highlights the importance he attaches to Kazakhstan and Central Asia, which is also seen as a breakthrough in terms of China's foreign exchanges and diplomacy," Zhao Huirong, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies, told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Central Asia could be seen as China's key "strategic partner zone" in the world, she said, as the five Central Asian countries are all China's strategic partners. Among them, Kazakhstan was one of the first to become China's strategic partners, which enjoyed one of the highest-levels of strategic partnership, Zhao said.
In a signed article by Xi titled "Build on the Past to Make Greater Strides in China-Kazakhstan Relations" published Tuesday on the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper ahead of his state visit, the Chinese top leader described the two countries as being bound together by mountains and rivers and common interests, which are good neighbors, good friends and good partners.
Having stood the test of the changing circumstances and the passage of time, China-Kazakhstan relations have long become rock-solid, Xi said in the article.
Setting our sight beyond the pandemic, China would like to partner with Kazakhstan to remain pioneers in Belt and Road cooperation, Xi stressed.
China would like to deepen law enforcement, security and defense cooperation with Kazakhstan. Guided by the Global Security Initiative, the two countries should act on the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and work together to promote the implementation of the Data Security Cooperation Initiative of China+Central Asia, the article said.
We should join hands to combat terrorism, separatism, extremism, drug trafficking and transnational organized crimes, and ensure the security of oil and gas pipelines and other large cooperation projects and their personnel. We should resolutely oppose interference by external forces and work together for lasting peace and long-term stability of our region, Xi said.
The world has been witnessing more uncertainties now including the uncertainties in supply chain and in foreign relations. China's good neighborhood lays a foundation for the country's prosperity, and as a corridor in Central Asia, Kazakhstan stands at a central stage of China's interaction with the Central Asian countries, Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times on Wednesday.
"The Central Asian country has been always hoping to serve as a bridge between China and Russia," Wang said, noting that striking such balance between major powers also serves as a good example for other Central Asian countries.
Belt and Road cooperation is a major highlight in China-Kazakhstan cooperation. In 1992, the bilateral trade volume was only $368 million, but it has reached $25.25 billion in 2021, said Zhang, the Chinese envoy to Kazakhstan. From January to July 2022, China-Kazakhstan trade reached $17.67 billion, up 18.9 percent year-on-year, which is expected to hit a record high for the whole year.
The two countries have established a dialogue mechanism for production capacity and investment, and established a special fund for China-Kazakhstan production capacity cooperation, providing strong support for the development of Kazakhstan's energy, industry, transportation and other fields, the Chinese envoy said.
Also, among the Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan plays a fundamental role in the trade between China and the Eurasian region, while serving as an important channel for China to link Eurasian countries as the northern line of the China-Europe freight train service.
"China-Europe freight trains pass through Kazakhstan to Europe, and Kazakhstan has gained a lot of benefits from Belt and Road cooperation, which also helped it achieve its long-standing will of serving as a transportation hub in Eurasia," Zhao said.
Experts said the stability and development of Central Asia is not only the concern of the Central Asian countries, but also the concern of both China and Russia, as the two countries have many consensus and common interests in the region.
The current instability in the international and regional situation directly leads to a greater desire for regional stability, peace and development, so there is more demand for closer and more efficient cooperation, Zhao noted. "As Xi's visit will not only enhance bilateral relations but also boost multilateral cooperation to meet those demand," she said.
Following the state visit to Kazakhstan, Xi arrived in Samarkand on Wednesday evening to pay a state visit to Uzbekistan and attend the SCO summit, a strategically important occasion of gathering of world leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to media reports.
While China-Kazakhstan relations serve as an example for China-Central Asia ties, the geopolitical situation in the region has becoming more complex, and experts suggested that China and Central Asian countries should enhance communication and coordination in combating extremist forces.
"To crack down on 'Three Evils', China and Central Asian countries need to enhance security cooperation under the SCO framework including intelligence sharing, staff training, joint exercise in fighting drugs, cross-border organized crimes and preventing the spread of extremist ideas," Zhao said.
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Novak Djokovic criticizes Wimbledon’s ‘lose-lose’ ban on Russian and Belarusian players
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “wrong,” world number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.
Wimbledon, the third of the four grand slams on the tennis calendar, is arguably the most famous tennis tournament in the world. But this year, the men’s and women’s professional tours, along with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), have opted to strip the grand slam of its ranking points following the decision from the tournament’s organizers to ban Russians and Belarusians from playing in this year’s event.
“Collectively, I am glad that players got together and showed to the grand slam that when there is a mistake happening we have to show there will be some consequences,” Djokovic told reporters on Monday.
The ban on Russian players will prevent several high ranked players from competing at the iconic grass court slam.
“I think it (Wimbledon’s ban) was a wrong decision. I don’t support that at all. But at these times, it is a sensitive subject and whatever you decide will create a lot of conflict,” he added.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement Friday it stands by its decision. Wimbledon organizers said in April that Russians and Belarusians would not be allowed to compete at this year’s tournament.
In a statement, the AELTC said it remained “unwilling to accept success or participation at Wimbledon being used to benefit the propaganda machine of the Russian regime, which, through its closely controlled State media, has an acknowledged history of using sporting success to support a triumphant narrative to the Russian people.
“We therefore wish to state our deep disappointment at the decisions taken by the ATP, WTA and ITF in removing ranking points for The Championships. We believe these decisions to be disproportionate in the context of the exceptional and extreme circumstances of this situation and the position we found ourselves in, and damaging to all players who compete on Tour,” the statement added.
Tennis governing bodies had banned Russia and Belarus from international team competitions following the invasion.
However, individual players from the countries are allowed to compete on the ATP and WTA Tours but not under the name or flag of their countries.
Djokovic said he would still play at Wimbledon this year but criticized the lack of “strong communication” from organizers.
“On a personal level, of course, without getting a chance to play and defend my 4,000 points from Australia and Wimbledon, I will drop them this year,” he said.
“It’s a very unique and weird situation but a grand slam is a grand slam,” he said, adding that Wimbledon “has always been my dream since I was a kid.”
“I don’t look at it through the lens of points or prize money, but there has to be some standards with some mutual respect,” he said.
“This is one of these kinds of decisions where there will always be someone who will suffer more. It is a lose-lose situation.”
Meanwhile, four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka said she is not sure she will play Wimbledon this year, calling the tournament without points “like an exhibition.”
“The intention of this measure was good, but the execution is all over the place,” she said on Monday.
“I feel like if I play Wimbledon without points, it’s more like an exhibition. I know this isn’t true, right? But my brain just like feels that way. Whenever I think like something is like an exhibition, I just can’t go at it 100%.
“I didn’t even make my decision yet, but I’m leaning more towards not playing given the current circumstances,” she added.
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(The Hill) – Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) received a warning early Sunday morning to follow the Senate’s decorum rules after he accused Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) of being “deceitful” and “dishonest” and vowed “we’re going to call you out.”
“This gives phony and cynical a bad name,” Graham exclaimed when Hassan introduced her amendment.
Graham’s outburst at Hassan prompted Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) to remind the South Carolina senator sternly not to impugn the motives of a fellow senator.
Murphy reminded Graham and all senators not to “impute to another senator or other senators any conduct or motive unworthy or unbecoming of a senator.”
The admonishment came after Graham slammed Hassan, who faces a competitive re-election race this November, for proposing an alternative to his amendment to strike a $16.4-cent-a-barrell tax on imported petroleum products and foreign oil refined in the United States.
“They wouldn’t let you do this in professional wrestling. If you think people are this dumb, you’re going to be sadly mistaken,” Graham fumed on the floor.
Graham warned Democrats on Friday the e debate and vote-a-rama on the budget reconciliation would be “hell.”
Graham accused his colleague Sunday morning of fake theatrics after Hassan urged colleagues to vote for what she called her own amendment to strike the surcharge on barrels of oil — something she proposed moments after voting against Graham’s amendment to repeal the surcharge.
The key difference was that Graham’s amendment was set at a 50-vote threshold and had a chance of passing if one Democrat voted “yes” while Hassan’s amendment had to overcome a 60-vote threshold and therefore had no chance of becoming part of the bill, even if more than 50 senators voted for it.
“What she’s doing is trying to strike the provision that she just voted against but it requires 60 votes so she can for repealing a gas tax she just voted against [repealing,]” Graham declared, accusing Hassan of trying to “look good for the voters.”
“What you’re doing is deceitful. It’s dishonest. And we’re going to call you out,” Graham vowed.
That direct attack prompted Murphy to step in.
“The senator are reminded to address each other through the chair and in the third person,” he said.
“Senators are reminded to address all remarks through the chair in the third person and to be mindful of Rule 19,” he said.
Murphy as the presiding officer at the time of the heated exchange could have ordered Graham to take his seat.
The Senate’s Rule 19 allows the presiding officer to “call to order” a senator who directly attacks or insults a fellow senator.
If such a formal rebuke is made, the offending senator’s words will be read aloud to the Senate and the presiding chairperson can order the senator to sit down and be quiet.
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NEW YORK , April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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With sustainability top of mind for many Americans, mindful travel has become a natural extension of those conscious efforts among people looking to get away. New research from Booking.com indicates that 61% of Americans have a desire to travel more sustainably over the next year, which is a 15% increase since last year. With this sentiment on the rise, it is now easier for travelers to find sustainable stays with the newly implemented Travel Sustainable badge. The badge designates any kind of property – from apartments, B&Bs and holiday homes to hotels, resorts and even treehouses – with a combination of sustainable practices such as eliminating single-use plastics to offering tours and activities by local businesses and more.
Lifestyle and Travel Expert Carmen Ordonez shares the latest in sustainable travel including tips for finding and booking sustainable stays for Americans looking to make more mindful, conscious travel choices.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9037951-booking-dot-com-lifestyle-travel-expert/
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- U.S. travelers are consciously planning their future trips with sustainability and climate change in mind; almost three quarters (73%) confirm that sustainable travel is important to them.
- The digital travel leader also found that nearly half (45%) of surveyed Americans indicate that they actively look for information on the sustainability efforts of a property before they book their stay.
- More than 100,000 properties globally are now being recognized for their sustainability efforts with the Travel Sustainable badge on Booking.com, making it easier to search and book a sustainable stay.
For more information visit: www.booking.com
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Carmen Ordonez is leading on-air lifestyle and travel expert, TV Host, Spokesperson and founder behind Viva Fashion. She has appeared in several media outlets including The New York Times, The TODAY Show, Univision, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, CNN, Telemundo and InStyle Magazine to name a few. She is currently the host of "ION Style" on the ION Television Network and also shares her practical lifestyle advice on various TV shows including Telemundo's Un Nuevo Dia and Univision's Despierta America. Launched in 2008, Viva Fashion features the latest in fashion, travel, beauty and lifestyle. She's received several awards for her work including being named a "Next Generation Latina" by MasterCard and a Top 25 Fashion Influencer by LATINA Magazine. Today her goal is to empower women through fashion and helping them be the best version of themselves by also leading a purposeful life. She currently travels across the U.S. participating in conferences and speaking engagements.
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ALBANY — The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee, Fla., has confirmed one tornado from Tuesday afternoon storms and is investigating reports of two other potential twisters in southwest Georgia’s Baker and Mitchell counties.
“In terms of tornadoes, we can say definitively we had one in Early and Miller counties,” Kelly Godsey, senior service hydrologist at the office, said Wednesday. “We also had a tornado reported in Baker County (where) we’re seeing at least 40 trees down. We have a (weather spotter) witness to the tornado in Baker County. In Mitchell County, we’re still investigating whether the damage was a tornado.”
A University of Georgia weather station in Mitchell County recorded wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. The damage in Baker County was primarily located about 10 miles west of Baconton, and in Mitchell County in the area of the Keystone Foods chicken processing facility on U.S. Highway 19 and Greenough Road.
Investigators had not visited the Baker and Mitchell County sites, and the office was looking at another potential round of severe weather on Wednesday that was expected to kick off in the mid-afternoon, sparked by storms in the Florida Panhandle, and move into southwest Georgia later in the evening and nighttime.
No injuries or deaths were reported as a result of the storms, Godsey said.
“We know in a number of instances trees were down and (there were) damaged homes,” he said. “This is our severe weather season. This is what we would expect to see in early April.”
Godsey encouraged residents to stay tuned to multiple sources for weather alerts, such as weather radios and phone apps as well as tune into news outlets and to stay “weather-alert” to stay as safe as possible.
The most dreaded storms for weather personnel and the public are those that strike in the middle of the night, and a source of information can be a life-saver.
“We know these alerts make a difference, especially in these hazardous conditions,” he said. “Sometimes we put out alerts a couple of days in advance of an event.”
Individuals and families also should have a plan, particularly those who live in less structurally sound homes or mobile homes. In those cases, Godsey said, the plan should include staying with someone else during a severe weather event.
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