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Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaged in “unlawful conduct” aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
The lawsuit filed late Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims the billionaire Tesla CEO has sought to drive down Twitter’s stock price because he wants to walk away from the deal or negotiate a substantially lower purchase price.
San Francisco-based Twitter is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, which seeks class action status as well as compensation for damages.
A representative for Musk did not immediately respond to a message for comment on Thursday. Twitter declined to comment.
Musk last month offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion, but later said the deal can’t go forward until the company provides information about how many accounts on the platform are spam or bots.
The lawsuit notes, however, that Musk waived due diligence for his “take it or leave it” offer to buy Twitter. That means he waived his right to look at the company’s non-public finances.
In addition, the problem of bots and fake accounts on Twitter is nothing new. The company paid $809.5 million last year to settle claims it was overstating its growth rate and monthly user figures. Twitter has also disclosed its bot estimates to the Securities and Exchange Commission for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
To fund some of the acquisition, Musk has been selling Tesla stock and shares in the electric carmaker have lost nearly a third of their value since the deal was announced on April 25.
In response to the plunging value of Tesla’s shares, the Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit claims Musk has been denigrating Twitter, violating both the non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses of his contract with the company.
“In doing so, Musk hoped to drive down Twitter’s stock price and then use that as a pretext to attempt to re-negotiate the buyout,” according to the lawsuit.
Twitter’s shares closed Thursday at $39.54, 27% below Musk’s $54.20 offer price.
Before announcing his bid to buy Twitter, Musk disclosed in early April that he had bought a 9% stake in the company. But the lawsuit says Musk did not disclose the stake within the timeframe required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
And the lawsuit says his eventual disclosure of the stake to the SEC was “false and misleading” because he used a form meant for “passive investors” — which Musk at the time was not, because he had been offered a position on Twitter’s board and was interested in buying the company.
Musk benefited by more than $156 million from his failure to disclose his increased stake on time, since Twitter’s stock price could have been higher had investors known Musk was increasing his holdings, the lawsuit claims.
“By delaying his disclosure of his stake in Twitter, Musk engaged in market manipulation and bought Twitter stock at an artificially low price,” the lawsuit says. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/twitter-shareholders-sue-musk-say-he-deflated-stock-price/ | 2022-05-27T16:40:41Z |
ALBANY ─ "Awaken at the AMA," an Albany Museum of Art program designed for individuals with memory loss, is expanding to reach a wider audience.
The free, monthly program, funded with a grant from the Barbara N. Rubin Foundation of Santa Barbara, Calif., will have its next session at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Albany Museum of Art at 311 Meadowlark Drive. Each session includes an interactive gallery visit and an art-making project for those with memory loss and their caregivers.
“'Awaken at the AMA' is modeled after and in accordance with the Museum of Modern Art’s Alzheimer's Project,” AMA Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem said. “We started 'Awaken' in 2021, and initially we visited the Alzheimer’s Outreach Center here in Albany. Once the COVID situation improved to the point where we could invite participants from the Alzheimer’s Center and their caregivers to visit the museum for the program, we began conducting it at the AMA.”
In its first year and a half, the program has been aimed at reaching those with Alzheimer’s disease. Vanoteghem said that beginning with the May 19 session, it is being opened to anyone in southwest Georgia who has memory loss and their family or professional caregivers. There is no cost to participate.
“We believe that art should be made accessible to all,” AMA Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf said. “This program is the first of its kind in our area. It reaches an underserved, vulnerable portion of our community and provides them with cognitive stimulation that enhances their quality of life.”
Each session has a theme and the discussion focuses on four to six works of art relevant to the theme.
“As the program progresses, participants connect the artwork to their lives and experiences, and to the world,” Vanoteghem said. “This enables the group to gain new insights about the work and each other.”
Participants are then led in an art-making session that complements the theme of the visit.
“We work together in a positive, failure-free environment that lifts each artist in their abilities without pressure to create if the desire is not there,” Vanoteghem said.
After the May 19 session, the program will pause in June and July. It will return on Aug. 18.
Up to eight participants and eight caregivers may attend each session. To reserve space, contact Vanoteghem at (229) 439-8400 or reserve a spot via the online link at www.albanymuseum.com/awaken-at-the-ama.
AMA EXHIBITIONS
-- "Homecoming," which features works from the Albany Museum of Art Permanent Collection, is in all galleries May 12-Aug. 13, 2022.
The Albany Museum of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive adjacent to Albany State University's West Campus just off Gillionville Road. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.
For more information about the AMA, visit the www.albanymuseum.com website or call (229) 439-8400. Follow the @AlbanyArtMuseum on Twitter, AlbanyMuseum on Instagram, and AlbanyMuseumOfArt on Facebook. | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/arts_theatre/ama-alzheimers-program-brings-art-to-those-with-memory-loss/article_1dc82276-d2d9-11ec-ab9e-fbd7e26b6172.html | 2022-05-14T17:25:18Z |
BELOIT, Wis., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) will host an investor conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 8:00 AM ET to 12:00 PM ET at the New York Stock Exchange. Presentations will also be available via live webcast. A web replay will be available on our website after completion of the event.
Those interested in attending, either in-person or virtually, should register here. Registration is also possible on our Investor Relations website, regalrexnord.com/investors under the Events & Presentations section. The event itself will be accessible in person and on regalrexnord.com/investors/events & presentations by clicking here.
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord Corporation is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, Regal Rexnord helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of four segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.
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MOSCOW — The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, authorities said Sunday.
The Moscow branch of the Russian Investigative Committee said preliminary information indicated TV commentator Daria Dugina, 29, was killed by an explosive planted in the SUV she was driving Saturday night.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility. But the bloodshed gave rise to suspicions that the intended target was her father, Alexander Dugin, a nationalist philosopher and writer.
Dugin is a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept, a spiritual and political ideology that emphasizes traditional values, the restoration of Russia’s power and the unity of all ethnic Russians throughout the world. He is also a vehement supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move sending troops into Ukraine.
The explosion took place as his daughter was returning from a cultural festival she had attended with him. Russian media reports cited witnesses as saying the SUV belonged to Dugin and that he had decided at the last minute to travel in another vehicle.
The car bombing, unusual for Moscow, is likely to aggravate tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Denis Pushilin, president of the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic, the pro-Moscow region that is a focus of Russia’s fighting in Ukraine, blamed the blast on “terrorists of the Ukrainian regime, trying to kill Alexander Dugin.”
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, denied Ukrainian involvement, saying, “We are not a criminal state, unlike Russia, and definitely not a terrorist state.”
Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov, a former speechwriter for Putin, called the attack “an act of intimidation” aimed at Kremlin loyalists.
To them, he said, “this is a symbolic act, demonstrating that hostilities have been confidently transferred to the territory of Russia, which means that this is no longer an abstract war that you watch on TV,” he said. “This is already happening in Russia. Not only Crimea is being bombed, but terrorist attacks are already being carried out in the Moscow region.”
While Dugin’s exact ties to Putin are unclear, the Kremlin frequently echoes rhetoric from his writings and appearances on Russian state TV. He helped popularize the “Novorossiya,” or “New Russia” concept that Russia used to justify the 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and its support of separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
He promotes Russia as a country of piety, traditional values and authoritarian leadership, and disdains Western liberal values.
His daughter expressed similar views and had appeared as a commentator on the nationalist TV channel Tsargrad, where Dugin had served as chief editor.
Dugina herself was sanctioned by the United States in March for her work as chief editor of United World International, a website that the U.S. described as a disinformation source. The sanctions announcement cited a United World article this year that contended Ukraine would “perish” if it were admitted to NATO.
Dugina, “like her father, has always been at the forefront of confrontation with the West,” Tsargrad said Sunday. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_96238fc0-2186-11ed-b164-cbc6fb24bf48.html | 2022-08-21T22:50:41Z |
Clinton campaign lawyer charged in Durham probe seeks mistrial
By Marshall Cohen, CNN
The Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer currently on trial as part of special counsel John Durham’s investigation requested a mistrial in a late-night filing Wednesday, though the judge overseeing the case has already said he is skeptical of his arguments.
Lawyers for the defendant, Michael Sussmann, told the judge he can’t get a fair trial because one of the witnesses suggested Sussmann could answer a key question by testifying in his own defense, violating his constitutional rights. The witness was Marc Elias, who was the top lawyer for Clinton’s campaign, and was otherwise a relatively helpful witness for Sussmann’s defense.
“That suggestion implicates Mr. Sussmann’s Fifth Amendment right not to testify in his own defense, and Mr. Sussmann was deeply prejudiced by Mr. Elias’s comments and the Special Counsel’s efforts to double down on those comments,” Sussmann’s lawyers wrote in the filing.
Sussmann’s lawyers said in court earlier Wednesday they would seek a mistrial, but Judge Christopher Cooper said he was “not inclined” to grant their request. In the filing, Sussmann’s team said Cooper could also fix the issue by striking the problematic material from the record.
They also said Sussmann hasn’t decided whether he’ll testify in his own defense. They are preparing to put on a defense case with a handful of fact witnesses and character witnesses.
After the possibility of a mistrial was raised in court, special counsel prosecutors told the judge they chose their words carefully and didn’t try to elicit problematic testimony from Elias.
Prosecutors called Elias to the stand, but it was the defense attorneys who spurred him to make the comment in question. They asked if he knew whether Sussmann went to the FBI “on behalf of the (Clinton) campaign” in September 2019, with a tip about Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
“I think you’d have to ask Mr. Sussmann,” Elias said. “I mean … I don’t know. From my standpoint, I would say no. But ‘on behalf of’ is kind of like a subjective-intent thing.”
Sussmann pleaded not guilty to one felony count of lying to the FBI. Durham says Sussmann falsely claimed that he wasn’t representing the Clinton campaign when he met with the FBI’s general counsel and provided a tip about Trump’s potential ties to a prominent Russian bank.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.
EXPERT ALERTS
- Sensor Systems, Aerospace and Defense Science and Technology
- Sensor Solutions that Rival Human Perception
- Automotive Electronics and the Supply Chain
- Go-to-Market Strategies for Technology Disruptors
- Automotive Technology and Business Models
- Business/Finance for High-Growth Companies
- Leadership in Times of Ambiguity/Change
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- South China Morning Post: US Macroeconomy Correspondent (Washington D.C.)
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- We're Sold on These 5 Real Estate News Sites
- Back-to-School Must-Reads: Homeschool Blogs, Part 1
Sensor Systems, Aerospace and Defense Science and Technology
Dr. Allan Steinhardt
Chief Scientist
AEye, Inc.
"Biomimicry is the science of exploring how natural systems operate and seeking to mimic that in engineered systems. So, when you look at how the human eye operates, it's profoundly different from a camera. The human eye looks at certain regions, it gets cued off of certain motion shapes, and then the human brain will focus more attention on areas of interest."
Sensor systems, as well as Aerospace and Defense science and technology
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-steinhardt-a8a738b/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Sensor Solutions that Rival Human Perception
Luis Dussan
Founder, CTO, President
AEye, Inc.
"A lot of people think perception is a software problem, but I think of it as a total system problem. Software is only one part of the system. The other part is the sensor, the delivery of the data to a perception engine, and then, of course, the perception engine itself. Understanding this is critical to building better, safer perception."
Cutting-edge sensor solutions that rival human perception
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-dussan-3704516/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Automotive Electronics and the Supply Chain
Rick Tewell
COO
AEye, Inc.
"Over the last couple of years, we've learned that for items that are hard to make and single-sourced, like semiconductors, we have to modify our process from just-in-time inventory to allow buffer time. As an operations person in the lidar industry, it's important to ask the question, 'what do we need to do to balance long-lead time items?'"
Automotive electronics and the supply chain
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricktewell/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Go-to-Market Strategies for Technology Disruptors
Steve Lambright
CMO
AEye, Inc.
"Silicon Valley is built on the idea of being disruptive: disrupting technologies, disrupting markets, disrupting established companies and business models, and finding new ways of doing things. Sometimes it is appropriate. Sometimes it's better to leverage something that's existing in order to gain greater market momentum, faster."
Go-to-market strategies for technology disruptors
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenlambright/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Automotive Technology and Business Models
Jordan Greene
Co-founder, GM of Automotive, VP of Corporate Development
AEye, Inc.
"The market is rapidly evolving toward a new era of mobility and software-driven vehicles. This change is driven by the growing prevalence of software within cars and the ability to upgrade that software to add new features and functionality over time."
Automotive Technology and business models
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-greene-17614030/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Business/Finance for High-Growth Companies
Bob Brown
CFO
AEye, Inc.
"High-growth companies require nimbleness and aggressiveness married with a structure that enables you to retain speed and quick decision-making while putting processes in place that are critical to successful growth.
Business/finance for high-growth companies
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brown-65592/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
Leadership in Times of Ambiguity/Change
Blair LaCorte
CEO
AEye, Inc.
"Great leaders are adaptive. Just having the right vision very rarely gets you to the outcome you want. It's having the ability to execute that vision in a thoughtful way through the eyes of the person you're partnering or working with. Adaptive leadership requires a willingness to redefine objectives to ensure you are constantly delivering value to your partners and customers."
Leadership in times of ambiguity/change
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-lacorte-68084/
Website: https://www.aeye.ai/
Media contact: Andie Davis, andie@landispr.com
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DENVER, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), one of the nation's leading homebuilders, will release its 2022 second quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, July 28, 2022. MDC will host a teleconference the same day at 12:30 pm ET. The live teleconference will be available by calling 844-757-5733 and requesting to join the M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. conference call. A replay of the teleconference will be available through August 4, 2022 by calling 877-344-7529 and entering Access Code # 6159677.
A webcast of the teleconference will be available live at www.mdcholdings.com, and beginning two hours after the call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the website.
About MDC
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1972. MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries, which operate under the name Richmond American Homes, have built and financed the American Dream for more than 220,000 homebuyers since 1977. MDC's commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and value is reflected in each home its subsidiaries build. MDC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. Its subsidiaries have homebuilding operations across the country, including the metropolitan areas of Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Riverside-San Bernardino, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Orlando, Jacksonville, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Austin, Albuquerque and Nashville. MDC's subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company, respectively. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit www.mdcholdings.com.
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LINCOLN, Neb., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest Sandhills Global Market Reports, May marked the third consecutive month of inventory increases for used heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers in Sandhills marketplaces. From April to May, heavy-duty truck inventory was up 17% and semi-trailer inventory was up 20%. Auction values, meanwhile, have dipped, displaying a 4.8% M/M decrease among heavy-duty trucks and a 3.9% M/M drop for semi-trailers. The twin influences of rising inventory and decreasing auction values suggest that asking values are likely to reduce in the near-term.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. The latest reports detail key sub-markets. They show, for example, how trends in used semi-trailers are mirroring trends in used heavy-duty trucks.
U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks & Semi-Trailers
- The Sandhills EVI shows auction values for used heavy-duty trucks remaining higher than they were in 2021, up 49% year-over-year in May. However, shifting trends in inventory (which was up 17% in May) and recent decreases in auction values strongly suggest a downward trajectory for auction values going forward.
- In May, the Sandhills EVI showed asking values for used heavy-duty trucks were up 60% YOY, but asking values are showing some signs of turning with only a 1.6% M/M increase.
- Auction values in the semi-trailer market (which includes drop-deck, dry van, flatbed, and reefer trailers) were up 49% YOY; yet, similar to heavy-duty truck trends, used inventory levels for semi-trailers were up 20% this month.
- The Sandhills EVI indicates that asking values for semi-trailers were up 2.4% M/M and up 63% YOY in May.
U.S. Used Construction Equipment
- In used heavy-duty construction equipment, inventory declines have slowed, while medium-duty construction inventory levels have begun to rise. Comparable to current truck and trailer trends, auction values may start to trend down if inventory continues to climb.
- The Sandhills EVI showed auction values for heavy-duty construction equipment in May were down 7.5% M/M, but the current values are still higher than 2021, up 8.7% YOY.
- Looking at used medium-duty construction equipment, the Sandhills EVI showed auction values increased 0.5% M/M and 13% YOY.
U.S. Used Farm Equipment
- The Sandhills EVI displayed mixed results in the used farm equipment market; M/M inventory declines have decelerated and auction value growth has cooled off.
- Used farm equipment inventory levels were down 2.8% from April to May and down 27% YOY.
- Auction values were down 1.5% M/M, but farm equipment values are still higher than 2021, up 10.4% YOY in May. Asking values, meanwhile, continue to rise; asking values were up 0.5% M/M and 7.5% YOY.
For more information, or to receive detailed analysis from Sandhills Global, contact us at marketreports@sandhills.com.
Sandhills Global is an information processing company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our products and services gather, process, and distribute information in the form of trade publications, websites, and online services that connect buyers and sellers across the construction, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, commercial trucking, and aviation industries. Our integrated, industry-specific approach to hosted technologies and services offers solutions that help businesses large and small operate efficiently and grow securely, cost-effectively, and successfully. Sandhills Global—we are the cloud.
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, and commercial trucking industries represented by Sandhills Global marketplaces, including AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by FleetEvaluator, Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tool, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.
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RAMAT GAN, Israel, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean van der Walt, Friendly Technologies' own IoT Technologist, will participate in the Broadband Forum BASe workshop on June 12, 2022, at FiberConnect in Nashville, Tennessee (USA).
Van der Walt, an IoT expert with an extensive background in the industry, will speak at the workshop, covering new advancements in technology, open standards, and the best practices for service providers to enable a better user experience. The workshop will highlight strategies to generate new services and increase ARPU.
From the workshop, participants can expect to gain new insight on advanced network deployment and preparedness for the rollout of 5G and other new communication technologies.
Speaking about his participation at the event, van der Walt said, "I am excited to be a part of this event and speak to an audience of industry leaders and stakeholders. I hope to bring my knowledge and experience in IoT deployment and device management to participants and potential partners."
He added, "technology is changing so rapidly that it is important to continuously remain well-informed."
The Friendly IoT line of products allows service providers and enterprises worldwide to implement cutting-edge IoT device management. In recent years, Friendly Technologies has helped telcos, smart cities, and other enterprises implement efficient solutions for their IoT requirements.
Fiber Connect is a conference that helps service providers and telecommunication companies connect, learn, and build relationships. This year, the event will see more exhibitors with more opportunities to network with participants and speakers. Speakers at the event will present to an audience of government agencies, investors, network operators, and other industry players.
About Friendly Technologies
Friendly Technologies was established in 1997 and has consistently delivered operator-class platforms for Smart Home, IoT, and TR-069/TR-369 USP Device Management.
To recognize the company's customer-first approach, Frost & Sullivan declared Friendly Technologies as an international leader in unified device management. The company's global clientele vouches for its One-IoT platform, which helps deploy, manage, and monitor millions of devices simultaneously. The company's unified platform has been used by service providers across many industry verticals such as smart cities, transportation, agriculture, and utilities.
Website – friendly-tech.com
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/friendly-technologies
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WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee are considering how to help farmers struggling with rising costs for fertilizer, fuel, seeds and chemicals — the unfortunate harvest of the war in Ukraine, strains on the global supply system, inflation and severe weather.
A panel of the committee heard from agricultural economists last week, as lawmakers debate how to structure the federal safety net in the next farm bill, due when current programs expire in 2023.
The debate comes as traditional corn, soy and wheat farmers straddle both sides of inflation and the economic effects from the war in Ukraine. They’re seeing both huge increases in prices for their crops and soaring costs for everything they have to purchase to plant them.
“Since 2018, when the last farm bill was written, farmers have experienced the economic impacts of a trade war with China, marketing and supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic, historic weather events and now extreme volatility in commodity and input markets,” Rep. Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat and the chairwoman of the subcommittee that oversees farm commodities, said. “This all has implications for the next farm bill."
Rep. Glenn Thompson, a Pennsylvania Republican, said he wants to pay special consideration to the margins for farmers as members work on the next farm bill. Thompson is the top Republican on the Agriculture Committee and could helm the farm bill process if Republicans take control of the House.
“The bottom line is that agriculture is a business, and at the end of the day, it is not what you bring in but the margin you are left with,” Thompson said. “I have tremendous concerns with where we are headed right now.”
The farm bill includes long-standing safety net programs that offer some risk protection and financial support to American farmers.
That includes crop insurance and farm commodity programs, which pay farmers if crop prices drop. But the programs don’t account for the current challenge for farmers of rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, pesticides and seeds.
Economists suggested lawmakers consider pilot programs geared to aid farmers struggling in those margins.
“Input costs are increasing, and with inflation you’re going to have intense pressure where that safety net will be weakened,” Ronald Rainey, director of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said.
The big commodity crops, especially corn and wheat, are seeing high prices — due in part to disruption of a global market that usually has Ukraine and Russia as important players.
Anticipated prices for the 2022 U.S. wheat crop are 50% higher than they were in January, according to Joseph Janzen, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Futures prices for corn and soybean prices are also on the rise: 30% for corn and 20% higher for soybeans.
But agricultural economists told lawmakers that the sky-high prices may give a false impression, since farmers are also paying more than ever for fertilizer and fuel. The benchmark prices on crude oil and U.S. fertilizer prices approximately tripled between January 2021 and March 2022.
Russia and Belarus are also major fertilizer producers and exporters. Those input prices are expected to stay high for the next few years.
“What we know is going to happen, is prices are going to decline but input prices are going to stay up for a while, they always do. And that is going to leave people in a cost-price squeeze,” said Joe Outlaw, co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University.
Every five years lawmakers have to reauthorize the farm bill — a laborious process to re-examine the policy and funding structure for federal agriculture and food assistance programs.
The farm bill is unique in that it provides “mandatory” funding for many of the programs it authorizes, so the programs do not have to go through the congressional appropriations process every year. As such, farm bill authorization is a complex and contentious process, as lawmakers debate how and where to spend more money.
“Our main approach to writing a new farm bill should be a cautious one,” Rep. Rick Allen, an Augusta Republican, said, noting how chaotic the past few years have been for agriculture and the economy. “We should not make major changes unless we are able to fully evaluate the consequences of those changes.”
In addition to the commodity programs, the farm bill includes crop insurance, conservation programs and food assistance programs. The bulk of farm bill spending goes to food programs, like the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) for low-income individuals and families. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/house-ag-panel-mulls-safety-net-changes-in-farm-bill-amid-soaring-costs/article_b98d1798-eb25-11ec-9455-074fee17b98e.html | 2022-06-13T15:08:45Z |
Biden marks 1M US COVID deaths, to co-host 2nd global summit
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will appeal for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as he convenes a second virtual summit on the pandemic and marks 1 million deaths in the United States.
“As a nation, we must not grow numb to such sorrow,” Biden said in a statement. “To heal, we must remember. We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible.”
The president called on Congress to provide more funding for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.
The lack of funding — Biden has requested another $22.5 billion of what he calls critically needed money — is a reflection of faltering resolve at home that jeopardizes the global response to the pandemic.
Eight months after he used the first such summit to announce an ambitious pledge to donate 1.2 billion vaccine doses to the world, the urgency of the U.S. and other nations to respond has waned.
Momentum on vaccinations and treatments has faded even as more infectious variants rise and billions of people across the globe remain unprotected.
The White House said Biden will address the opening of the virtual summit Thursday morning with prerecorded remarks and will make the case that addressing COVID-19 “must remain an international priority.” The U.S. is co-hosting the summit along with Germany, Indonesia, Senegal and Belize.
The U.S. has shipped nearly 540 million vaccine doses to more than 110 countries and territories, according to the State Department — by far more than any other donor nation.
After the delivery of more than 1 billion vaccines to the developing world, the problem is no longer that there aren’t enough shots but a lack of logistical support to get doses into arms. According to government data, more than 680 million donated vaccine doses have been left unused in developing countries because they were set to expire soon and couldn’t be administered quickly enough. As of March, 32 poorer countries had used fewer than half of the COVID-19 vaccines they were sent.
U.S. assistance to promote and facilitate vaccinations overseas dried up earlier this year, and Biden has requested about $5 billion for the effort through the rest of the year.
“We have tens of millions of unclaimed doses because countries lack the resources to build out their cold chains, which basically is the refrigeration systems; to fight disinformation; and to hire vaccinators,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said this week. She added that the summit is “going to be an opportunity to elevate the fact that we need additional funding to continue to be a part of this effort around the world.”
“We’re going to continue to fight for more funding here,” Psaki said. “But we will continue to press other countries to do more to help the world make progress as well.”
Congress has balked at the price tag for COVID-19 relief and has thus far refused to take up the package because of political opposition to the impending end of pandemic-era migration restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border. Even after a consensus for virus funding briefly emerged in March, lawmakers decided to strip out the global aid funding and solely focus the assistance on shoring up U.S. supplies of vaccine booster shots and therapeutics.
Biden has warned that without Congress acting, the U.S. could lose out on access to the next generation of vaccines and treatments, and that the nation won’t have enough supply of booster doses or the antiviral drug Paxlovid for later this year. He’s also sounding the alarm that more variants will spring up if the U.S. and the world don’t do more to contain the virus globally.
“To beat the pandemic here, we need to beat it everywhere,” Biden said last September during the first global summit.
The virus has killed more than 995,000 people in the U.S. and at least 6.2 million people globally, according to figures kept by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines has dropped in some countries as infections and deaths have declined globally in recent months, particularly as the omicron variant has proved to be less severe than earlier versions of the disease. For the first time since it was created, the U.N.-backed COVAX effort has “enough supply to enable countries to meet their national vaccination targets,” according to vaccines alliance Gavi CEO Dr. Seth Berkley, which fronts COVAX.
Still, despite more than 65% of the world’s population receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, fewer than 16% of people in poor countries have been immunized. It is highly unlikely countries will hit the World Health Organization target of vaccinating 70% of all people by June.
In countries including Cameroon, Uganda and the Ivory Coast, officials have struggled to get enough refrigerators to transport vaccines, send enough syringes for mass campaigns and get enough health workers to inject the shots. Experts also point out that more than half of the health workers needed to administer the vaccines in poorer countries are either underpaid or not paid at all.
Donating more vaccines, critics say, would miss the point entirely.
“It’s like donating a bunch of fire trucks to countries that are on fire, but they have no water,” said Ritu Sharma, a vice president at the charity CARE, which has helped immunize people in more than 30 countries, including India, South Sudan and Bangladesh.
“We can’t be giving countries all these vaccines but no way to use them,” she said, adding that the same infrastructure that got the shots administered in the U.S. is now needed elsewhere. “We had to tackle this problem in the U.S., so why are we not now using that knowledge to get vaccines into the people who need them most?”
Sharma said greater investment was needed to counter vaccine hesitancy in developing countries where there are entrenched beliefs about the potential dangers of Western-made medicines.
“Leaders must agree to pursue a coherent strategy to end the pandemic instead of a fragmented approach that will extend the lifespan of this crisis,” said Gayle Smith, CEO of The ONE Campaign.
GAVI’s Berkley also said that countries are increasingly asking for the pricier messenger RNA vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna, which are not as easily available as the AstraZeneca vaccine, which made up the bulk of COVAX’s supply last year.
The emergence of variants like delta and omicron have led many countries to switch to mRNA vaccines, which seem to provide more protection and are in greater demand globally than traditionally made vaccines like AstraZeneca, Novavax or those made by China and Russia.
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Cheng reported from London.
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My husband and I are retired mental health practitioners. We owned and operated a clinic in Bell County for over 30 years and just retired in 2019. We both know the importance of keeping ourselves involved in our community, physically active, and informed in both national and international events.
It’s been a tough couple of years to say the least. The pandemic was obviously difficult for all of us. The political divide in our country is the worst I have ever seen. So, trying to balance keeping informed while not letting it eat away at your soul is a challenge.
Two recent polls showed that only 38% and 39% of Americans currently feel patriotic. That seems almost unbelievable to me, and, honestly, a little depressing.
Then we attended the annual 4th of July Rodeo at the Bell County Expo Center on Saturday night. The Red, White, and Blue was everywhere, along with the cowboy boots and hats. The entire audience stood for the presentation of our flag, stood for the pledge of allegiance, and stood (with hats off and hands over hearts) while everyone sang the Star-Spangled Banner. We cheered for the bull riders, bronc riders, ropers, barrel racers and 17 little mutton busters. We cheered for the ones that did well and the ones that tried their best. It warmed my heart.
Thank you to the Belton Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors for continuing to bring this rodeo to the Expo Center every July 4th! Thank you for reminding us that patriotism and love of country is alive and well in Bell County, Texas!
Dianne Campbell
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Documents reveal sea burials for 13 USS Indianapolis sailors
HONOLULU (AP) — Navy Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne was just 17 years old when a Japanese submarine torpedoed his ship in the last weeks of World War II, sinking the vessel and killing him along with more than 800 other U.S. sailors.
For decades, his family thought he was missing in action. But now the Navy says newly analyzed documents show he was actually buried at sea.
The teenager from the town of Wyoming, Michigan, is one of 13 sailors from the USS Indianapolis recently discovered to have been given Navy committal ceremonies 77 years ago. In response, the Navy changed their status from “unaccounted for” to “buried at sea.”
“It’s reassuring that he was found and hopefully he didn’t suffer much,” his brother, David Payne, said in an interview from Sparta, Michigan.
Payne said it was a “shock” to hear the news. He first thought it was a prank because his family always believed George’s body was never found.
Two Japanese torpedoes hit the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, when the heavy cruiser was on its way to the Philippines from Guam. The ship sank in just 12 to 15 minutes. The Navy estimates about 300 sailors were trapped inside and went down with the vessel.
The remaining 800 sailors abandoned ship, but rescue vessels didn’t arrive for four days. Hundreds of sailors died in the interim from injuries, dehydration and shark attacks. Only 316 survived. It’s known as one of the biggest tragedies in U.S. naval history.
“Survivors said it was terrible to be in the water and the sharks were just taking these young guys and older guys one at a time and eating them, and hauling them under and taking them away,” said Payne. “And so that’s what we always envisioned. You know, we hoped that maybe if he was on the ship maybe he was killed outright — instead of suffering.”
Payne, who was born a year after the war ended, never met George, who was the third of 12 children. Payne said his older brother was known as a “quiet, well-behaved kid.”
Rick Stone, retired chief naval historian a the Naval History and Heritage Command, said researchers found the names of the 13 sailors in deck logs, commanders’ reports and war diaries kept by the seven ships that recovered bodies.
These ships gave sea burials to 91 identified men, but for unknown reasons the names of only 40 of them were reported by the military. Another 51 names were not. The 13 newly identified come from this latter group. Stone said researchers have open cases on the remaining 38 and have “good clues” for the identities of five.
Stone suspects the names fell through bureaucratic cracks and were never followed up on.
It didn’t help that the Navy announced the loss of the ship on the same day the war ended.
“The sinking of the Indy, which would have been front page news a week earlier, was kind of relegated to one of the midsections of the newspaper,” he said.
Researchers with Stone’s private foundation began looking for the records in January 2021. Stone said he started a file on the Indianapolis while working at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Agency and seeing hints that some sailors listed as missing had actually been found.
“Giving their loved ones and their families some kind of closure — I mean frankly and in all sincerity — it’s the greatest gift I can imagine,” Stone said.
Stone’s group, Chief Rick Stone and Family Charitable Foundation worked with the Naval History and Heritage Command, the Navy Casualty Office, the USS Indianapolis Survivors Association and the USS Indianapolis Legacy Organization to find their names.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
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The strategic investments of LRMR Ventures and SC Holdings, as well as the appointment of Robert Kyncl as Board Director, will help expand Canyon's US presence
KOBLENZ, Germany, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canyon Bicycles GmbH ("Canyon"), world-leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer of premium bikes in Koblenz, Germany, announces a strategic equity investment led by LRMR Ventures, the family office of global icon LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and SC Holdings, a US-based private equity firm focused on market-leading brands.
As bike enthusiasts and fans of the Canyon brand, the new investors will join the company's existing shareholders, including majority holder Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ("GBL") and the company's founder, Roman Arnold, to support Canyon's ambitious US growth plans.
Roman Arnold said: "While we were not actively looking for new investors, LRMR and the SC team immediately understood our mission to build the world's most inspiring and innovative bike company. Their passion for what we are building will make them instrumental members of our team."
Canyon will work with LRMR and SC to increase engagement in the US and in the e-bike category, elevate global brand awareness and deliver the best online shopping experience.
"As an avid cyclist and storyteller, I'm excited about partnering with Canyon," said Maverick Carter. "The quality of the products, the power of the Canyon brand, and the unique distribution model create a lot of compelling opportunities we want to be a part of."
Canyon is at the crossroads of many societal tailwinds, including health and wellness, sustainable mobility and online distribution. It continues to expand its international footprint and trajectory as a leader in innovation, technology and performance in the bicycle industry. The company is a category leader in all competitive and recreational road, gravel, mountain and urban cycling disciplines. At the same time, Canyon is focusing on new growth areas through the expansion of its service offering and further developments in the field of e-bikes, urban bikes and connectivity.
SC Holdings founder/Managing Partner Jason Stein added: "Canyon has been a leader in cycling and a pioneer in direct-to-consumer e-commerce for over 20 years. From professionals on tour to everyday riders on streets and trails around the world, Canyon's impact on sports and culture is seen everywhere. We are honored to partner with Canyon, GBL and LRMR, and excited to help capture the growth opportunity in the US."
Working with professional teams and superstars such as Mathieu van der Poel, Jan Frodeno and Fabio Wibmer, Canyon develops cutting-edge performance technologies for the highest level of the sport and integrates them into bikes for general consumers. The company is committed to supporting grassroots athletes and stimulating new riding communities.
In parallel, Canyon is further strengthening its digital capabilities by appointing Robert Kyncl, Chief Business Officer at YouTube, as a board member.
Baird acted as Financial Advisor in this transaction.
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Canyon is one of the most inspirational and innovative bike brands in the world. Starting life in the garage of our founder Roman Arnold, Canyon has evolved to become the world's largest direct to customer manufacturer of road, mountain, triathlon, and urban bikes.
We work hand-in-hand with some of the finest athletes on the planet, earning a reputation for building bikes with cutting edge materials and technology around a refined, distinctive and intelligent design. Canyon is audacious, competitive and driven to continuously optimize performance.
Yet Canyon is also committed to opening up and growing the global cycling community. The company mission « Inspire to Ride » reflects how the brand strives to promote the power of the ride to all.
Canyon takes seriously its commitment to the planet, with an immediate focus on reducing our footprint and responsible sourcing.
Canyon products are exclusively available online at www.canyon.com
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert ("GBL") is an established investment holding company, with over sixty years of stock exchange listing and a net asset value of EUR 21.3 billion at the end of March 2022. GBL is a leading investor in Europe, focused on long-term value creation and relying on a stable and supportive family shareholder base. GBL is both a responsible company and investor and perceives ESG factors as being inextricably linked to value creation.
GBL strives to maintain a diversified high-quality portfolio of listed and private assets as well as alternative investments (through Sienna, the group's alternative investment platform), composed of global companies that are leaders in their sector, to which it can contribute to value creation by being an active professional investor.
GBL is focused on delivering meaningful growth by providing attractive returns to its shareholders through a combination of growth in its net asset value, a sustainable dividend and share buybacks.
GBL is listed on Euronext Brussels (Ticker: GBLB BB; ISIN code: BE0003797140) and is included in the BEL20 index. www.gbl.be
Based in Akron, Ohio, LRMR Ventures is the home office of LeBron James and Maverick Carter that manages their expanding portfolio of global projects, partnerships, investments, and other business ventures. Established in 2006, LRMR facilitates all facets of business from branding, marketing and communications to human resources, finance, and other backend services for its internal companies.
SC Holdings is a private equity and strategic advisory firm with global experience building businesses and executing transactions. Led by entrepreneurs, SC brings an operator driven approach to partnerships and prides itself on contributing real value to portfolio companies.
Ben Hillsdon, Global Communications Manager. T +31 (0) 619 557 114. Email: bhillsdon@canyon.com
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- Thinkific's fourth annual, virtual Think in Color summit drew over 29,000 registrations with participants from more than 60 countries.
- Over 70% of registrants were new to Thinkific
- More than 900 participants have enrolled in the Think in Color accelerator program, a free 8-week program that provides participants with a 90-day trial of Thinkific's Pro + Growth Plan, and ongoing training to build or scale their online learning business.
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), the platform shaking up the knowledge economy by empowering creators to create, market and sell their online learning products, shared results from Think in Color 2022. The virtual summit on July 27th featured a roster of 100% women of color, who delivered practical, expert insights that address the real challenges faced by women of color entrepreneurs when launching and building online learning businesses.
"We are thrilled with the success of Think in Color," said Greg Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Thinkific. "With registrations up over 20% from last year, we continue to see growing interest and engagement from knowledge commerce creators in the unique learnings and expert insights showcased at Think in Color. We are honored to play our part in creating a more inclusive and representative space for women of color entrepreneurs in the creator economy. Think in Color is one of the ways we live our core values, by providing practical resources and tools, and by building community to support women of color on their entrepreneurial journey."
Over the course of the event, attendees:
- Learned from Lisa Nichols, Founder and CEO of Motivating the Masses, Inc. about creating an abundance mindset and why shifting mindset is fundamental to business success;
- Were inspired by three creators of color, Ellie Diop, Kiaundra Jackson and Malle Naehu, who shared the stories of their business journeys and how they overcame the unique challenges facing women of color entrepreneurs, including financing, handling requests for free work and racial privilege in entrepreneurship;
- Watched Grammy-award winning singer, Chrisette Michele, launch and perform her new single, Home, and share her experiences and learnings on facing rejection while pursuing your purpose; and
- Connected with each other through the online Think in Color community group, which has over 5,000 members.
To further support women entrepreneurs, Thinkific is contributing $1 per registration to funding entrepreneurs through IFundWomen, which is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching and connections.
Thinkific (TSX: THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earn hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and has a distributed team.
This news release includes forward-looking statements and forward–looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Often, but not always, forward–looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "is expected", "expects", "scheduled", "intends", "contemplates", "anticipates", "believes", "proposes" or variations (including negative and grammatical variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the continued growing interest and engagement of knowledge commerce creators; the anticipated and potential benefits that registrants to the Company's Think in Color 2022 event may become paid customers in addition to the anticipated benefits to customers from Thinkific's 8-week accelerator program to train and help customers build or scale their online learning business. Such statements and information are based on the current expectations of Thinkific's management, and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Although Thinkific's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward–looking statements and information speak only as of the date on which they are made and Thinkific undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward–looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other companies with online learning products and some that are unique to Thinkific. Thinkific's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
Thinkific's Annual Information Form to Shareholders dated February 23, 2022 and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available on SEDAR.
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After a popular game and seven live-action movies (including a reboot last year), "Resident Evil" makes the seemingly inevitable migration to Netflix as a very bleak series. Unfolding in the present and future, it's not particularly engaging in either time frame, feeling less like an evolution than an uninspired variant of what's come before.
The show stars Ella Balinska (the 2019 version of "Charlie's Angels") as Jade Wesker, a scientist who is battling to survive in 2036, joined by characters there's not much reason to care about running from computer-generated creatures.
"The world ended a long time ago," she says somberly near the outset, before the story begins cutting back and forth between what happened then in Raccoon City -- that is, way back in 2022 -- and the monster-laden world as it exists for her grown-up self.
The past, alas, largely plays like yet another teen genre show, mixing high-school-type issues for Jade (played at that age by Tamara Smart) and her half-sister Billie (Siena Agudong) with strange doings at the facility that employs their father ("The Wire's" Lance Reddick), run by Umbrella Corp.
Nothing good ever happens at this sort of lab, and the question -- teased out too slowly at first, before gaining momentum and adding some peculiar twists -- is how the deadly virus unleashed there has led to the ornate hell in which the adult Jade finds herself. Not that there's much reason to sweat the details or worry too much about the longevity of anyone other than her.
"Resident Evil" has a proven following, but as assembled everything about the show feels generic, from the teen angst in that half of the story to the strange operative (Turlough Convery) on Jade's tail and the hideous threats -- seemingly cobbled together with used parts from other horror fare -- that the virus has spawned.
Balinska is a solid enough lead taking into account the confining nature of the writing, as Milla Jovovich could probably attest after her half-dozen action-laden outings. Give the producers some credit for playing with the material, but this is one of those concepts that behaves as if the right to use the "Resident Evil" name was more than half the battle.
That might be true strictly for Netflix's purposes in terms of connecting with fans. Nevertheless, like the pre-virus world that Jade mentions, this latest adaptation suggests that any aspirations beyond branding and commerce ended a long time ago too.
"Resident Evil" premieres July 14 on Netflix.
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The Utah Based Software Company Ranks No. 666 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 947 Percent
FARMINGTON, Utah, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LoanPro announced its position of No. 666 on the annual Inc. 5000, its second consecutive year on the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
Rhett Roberts, CEO of LoanPro said, "We're grateful to be recognized by Inc for the second consecutive year, and believe this is not only a result of our innovative software, but the passionate people working behind the scenes. We believe that the best products are built by people who truly understand the use-case and that our process of turning an idea into reality is what differentiates LoanPro from our competition. We value constant brainstorming and embrace the learnings that come from failure. It's been our experience that the best ideas come from a tapestry of contributors all working towards a solution."
Many of the top lenders in the nation have already benefited from LoanPro's Loan Management Software, whose mission is powering financial innovation. With new lending types and products seemingly created daily, LoanPro's configurable software allows for the creation and servicing of these new or trending loan types without missing a beat.
Landing at #256 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, LoanPro celebrates staying in the top thousand and remaining profitable, while simultaneously nearly doubling their workforce. LoanPro continues to expand their product and team, with plans to add over 450+ jobs in Utah over the next 16 years.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
LoanPro is an innovative loan management software which powers financial innovation by giving users the tech they need to bring their lending innovations to life. Built on its own API, LoanPro unites with its users existing software, while encouraging the use of powerful integrations and unifying all aspects of the loan lifecycle in a single source of truth.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Mohawk Global as one of this year's Best Workplaces in New York. After nine years of achieving the Great Places to Work® certification, this is the company's first time being featured on the prestigious list.
Placement on the list is even more impressive considering the extraordinary challenges the supply chain industry has faced within the past two years. Burnout and stressful conditions attributed to the record turnover rate for supply chain managers in 2021. Mohawk Global is proud to be the only company in the transportation industry to be recognized on the 2022 Best Workplaces in New York list.
"Our people are what make Mohawk Global a great place to work. It starts with a belief system based on love and trust and a vision that seeks to enrich people's lives. The rest is all them!" says Gar Grannell, Chairman and CEO of Mohawk Global.
The Best Workplaces in New York award is based on employee feedback collected through America's largest annual workforce study of over 1 million employee survey responses by Great Places to Work®. In that survey, 93% of Mohawk Global employees said it is a great place to work.
"Mohawk people are the best people! It's an honor to work with this dedicated team of professionals who truly live the company values of Enrich, Care and Deliver," says Alicia Kirkby, Mohawk Global Chief People Officer.
The Best Workplaces in New York list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
"We made it through incredibly difficult times by always showing support and compassion for one another. And our people share a firm bond knowing they are part of a culture that's valued and loved." Kirkby added.
Companies were only considered for the Best Workplaces list if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization and headquartered in the New York metropolitan statistical area. Mohawk Global is proud to be represented alongside the impressive companies on the Best Workplaces in New York list, ranking at #57.
Learn more about Mohawk Global's survey results here.
Mohawk Global is a leading supply chain services provider headquartered in Syracuse, New York. Mohawk Global strives to create an environment of growth, and as a family-owned and operated business, everything is guided by the core values – Enrich. Care. Deliver. The caring culture is what gives their teams the unique ability to deliver collaborative solutions with tailored projects for each partners' needs. They are a team who genuinely care about each other, clients, and their community.
Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in New York by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from its study of thousands of companies representing more than 6.1 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Companies must be headquartered in the state of New York to be eligible. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. Read the full methodology.
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Clarence Thomas calls out John Roberts as Supreme Court edges closer to overturning Roe v. Wade
By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer
There was a little seen warm moment between Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas last November 1, just before the Supreme Court heard arguments on Texas’ abortion ban.
Roberts announced that 30 years ago on that exact date, a ceremonial investiture for Thomas had been held. Thomas, sitting to Roberts’ right, beamed and slung his arm over the chief’s shoulder.
That collegiality in the courtroom, filled with only a few dozen spectators because of Covid-19 protocols, has vanished. The two justices are now engaged in an epic struggle over a new abortion case that could mean the end of Roe v. Wade nationwide and unsettle the public image of the court.
Last week at a Dallas conference, Thomas took a surprising, public jab at Roberts. Thomas has long touted the good relations inside the court and avoided public criticism of colleagues. He might not always have embraced his colleagues, but he avoided letting any enmity slip.
Thomas last week recalled the court atmosphere before 2005, when Roberts joined, and said, “We actually trusted each other. We may have been a dysfunctional family, but we were a family, and we loved it.”
Thomas’ blunt remarks suggest new antagonism toward Roberts and added to the uncertainty regarding the ultimate ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, expected by the end of June.
Roberts, with his institutionalist approach, is positioned as the one justice who might generate a compromise opinion that stops short of completely overturning Roe v. Wade, at least this year. That would thwart an outcome that Thomas has worked toward for decades.
The pending decision, with a half century of privacy rights in the balance, was already the most anticipated in years. After Politico on May 2 published a first-draft opinion dated February 10 that appeared to show a majority ready to reverse Roe v. Wade, advocates on both sides swung into overdrive.
Protests erupted across the country and the Supreme Court erected an 8-foot, non-scalable fence to help secure its building. The Department of Homeland Security warned Wednesday of future threats and possible violence aimed at the justices and health care workers at abortion clinics.
CNN previously reported that Roberts was trying to forestall reversal of Roe, even though he favors upholding the Mississippi ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Whether he has made progress is not known, but Roberts has a record of orchestrating 11th hour turnarounds in major cases, much to the consternation of his conservative brethren.
Thomas’ remarks pulled back the curtain on the tensions inside. Perhaps they revealed long simmering sentiment for a chief who has wrenched relations over the years. Or perhaps they reflected the internal recriminations over who might be responsible for disclosing the draft opinion. Or perhaps they indicate that the apparent five-justice majority to overturn Roe is not so secure.
It is not unusual to hear Thomas deride the court’s traditional adherence to precedent, what’s known by the Latin phrase of stare decisis. “We use stare decisis as a mantra when we don’t want to think,” he insisted in an Atlanta speech in early May.
But Thomas’ sudden aim at Roberts’ leadership is new. In the Dallas appearance, his message to the chief justice came down to: The court was better before you arrived.
As Thomas responded to a question about relations between justices, such as the celebrated friendship of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia, Thomas said, “This is not the court of that era.”
“I sat with Ruth Ginsburg for almost 30 years. And she was actually an easy colleague for me. You knew where she was (on legal questions), and she was a nice person to deal with. Sandra Day O’Connor, you could say the same thing.”
Thomas referred to the bench from 1994 to 2005, when the same nine were together with no change and said: “The court that was together for 11 years was a fabulous court. It was one you looked forward to being a part of.” (Thomas did not respond to a CNN request for an interview.)
The controversy over Roe v. Wade and disclosed draft seemed to provoke most of his comments. Thomas has been separately at the center of another storm in recent weeks, tied to his wife, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas.
Thomas failed to recuse himself from cases involving the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol, at a time when, it has emerged, Ginni Thomas was privately urging Trump aides to press the legal case to reverse the results of the election that showed Joe Biden winning the presidency.
Neither Thomas nor Roberts have said anything publicly about that situation or the court’s general lack of transparency on recusal issues. And now, whatever conflicts were simmering internally over ethics have been overtaken by the abortion rights case and other substantive disputes to be resolved in these final weeks of the annual 2021-22 session.
Two men, two styles
Thomas and Roberts have different negotiating patterns.
Thomas is known for putting his cards on the table and abhorring gamesmanship. The first attribute he ascribed to Ginsburg was revealing: “You knew where she was.”
Roberts, in contrast to Thomas, has a reputation inside the court for being guarded, even secretive.
Some conservatives still fault him for a late switch in votes to save the Obama-sponsored Affordable Care Act in 2012. In that instance and others when Roberts joined with liberals for a compromise, the shift stopped the court from reeling too far right and reflected his institutionalist interests.
Thomas has been most vocal over the years in condemning Roe, just as he opts to publicly dissent when the justices decline major issues.
In June 2020, when the justices spurned a Second Amendment appeal from New Jersey, he wrote, “(I)n several jurisdictions throughout the country, law-abiding citizens have been barred from exercising the fundamental right to bear arms because they cannot show they have a ‘justifiable need’ or ‘good reason’ for doing so. One would think that such an onerous burden on a fundamental right would warrant this Court’s review. This Court would almost certainly review the constitutionality of a law requiring citizens to establish a justifiable need before exercising their free speech rights. And it seems highly unlikely that the Court would allow a State to enforce a law requiring a woman to provide a justifiable need before seeking an abortion.”
This session, as the justices are poised to obliterated abortion rights, Thomas is also positioned to break ground on the Second Amendment in a New York case that raises issues related to the prior New Jersey dispute.
Roberts has a steep climb to craft a compromise that with keep Roe partially intact. The right-wing bloc allowed Texas’ virtual ban on abortions to take effect last year, and during oral arguments in the Mississippi case, it appeared to be holding together to eviscerate Roe. The two conservatives most likely receptive to Roberts’ appeal to slow down Roe’s reversal would be the newest: Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.
Roberts has a case to make: When the justices first agreed to hear the Mississippi dispute last May, they said they were confining the dispute to the question of “whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.”
The 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, reaffirmed by Planned Parenthood v. Casey in 1992, gave women a right to end a pregnancy before a fetus is viable, that is, can live outside the womb, which physicians say occurs at about 23 weeks. The Mississippi 15-week law conflicts with that guarantee but upholding it would not necessarily limit a woman’s right to end a pregnancy in earlier weeks.
The draft opinion published by Politico, written by Justice Samuel Alito, rejects the court’s original 1973 reasoning that gave women a privacy right to end a pregnancy and contends the time has come to reverse Roe.
The persuasive force of Roberts, a former star appellate advocate who continues to pull together notable compromise decisions, cannot be discounted.
And the pending Mississippi case would have a far broader impact on constitutional privacy rights than the dispute over the Texas ban on abortions at roughly six weeks. Roberts, who dissented in that case, failed to persuade Kavanaugh, Barrett or any of the right-wing fivesome to shift.
If the draft as published by Politico were to become the final ruling, a half century of women’s reproductive freedom would evaporate, and other personal privacy rights would be under threat.
Before this court session, the justices’ last review of abortion rights law came in 2020, when Ginsburg was still on the bench and Roberts cast the decisive vote to strike down a restrictive Louisiana abortion law. Roberts, who has opposed abortion rights in the past, based his vote on adherence to precedent.
Thomas was among the four dissenters in that case of June Medical Services v. Russo. In a solo dissent, he wrote that abortion-rights precedent had been created “out of whole cloth, without a shred of support from the Constitution’s text.”
And the justice who has increasingly found greater support for his views declared, “Our abortion precedents are grievously wrong and should be overruled.”
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LITTLE FALLS, NJ, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bantec, Inc. (OTC-PINK: BANT) ("Bantec" or the "Company"), Bantec, Inc., a product and services company, announces that its subsidiary Howco received 510 DLA contracts in April and May.
Michael Bannon, Bantec's Chairman and CEO stated: " Contract awards increased significantly during April and May. One long term contract for exhaust pipes totals a quarter of a million dollars. The continued upward trend in sales exceeds our projections and bodes well for increased revenue in Q3 and Q4."
About Bantec
Bantec, Inc, a product and services company, through its subsidiaries and divisions sells to facility managers, engineers, maintenance managers, purchasing managers and contract officers who work for hospitals, universities, manufacturers, commercial businesses, local and state governments, and the US government. Our difference that matters consists of establishing lifelong customer and supplier friendships, responding immediately to our customers' needs, and providing products and services through a highly technically trained, motivated, and incentivized workforce.
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No expected backlash from overturning Roe | Opinion
With the leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v Wade, Democrats finally believe they have an issue to reverse their sagging political fortunes and turn the focus of Americans from inflation, the economy, and liberal overreach to Republican efforts to end abortion. However, the anticipated backlash against Republicans is unlikely to occur.
First, the sorting of liberals and secular people into the Democratic Party and conservatives and the religiously observant into the Republican Party means that there are few ardent pro-choice and pro-life voters who are not currently aligned with the party that best reflects their position. Therefore, there is little room for crossover voting to change election outcomes.
Second, intensity favors Republicans because there are more pro-life single-issue voters. Furthermore, any mobilization of additional pro-choice voters from overturning Roe is unlikely to offset the overall Republican advantage with pro-life voters.
Moreover, abortion is not important enough to Independents to convince them to vote Democratic. Independents are less likely to be single-issue abortion voters. Additionally, polls show that only about 1% of Americans consider abortion the most important issue facing the country. Instead, inflation, the economy, poor leadership/the government, and the coronavirus are the most important concerns. Since inflation is unlikely to decline anytime soon and narrow Democratic majorities make it unlikely President Biden can pass major legislation and change perceptions of his leadership, most moderates and Independents are likely to prioritize the economy or other issues. This position is bolstered by Texas polls that show the Republican governor with a significant lead over his Democratic opponent even though a recent state abortion law has practically ended abortion in the state.
Third, geography will diminish the impact of the court’s decision. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, states will decide whether and to what extent abortion will be allowed since the Senate filibuster precludes a national ban or legalization of abortion. Red states, with more pro-life voters, will ban or enact restrictions on abortion while blue states, with more pro-choice voters, will legalize abortion on demand. Since red states have more abortion clinics closing and fewer abortions performed, the political impact of a ban will be minor. Meanwhile, blue states will see no change in abortion availability reducing the issue’s salience among Democratic voters. The greatest chance for a political impact is in swing states and districts with high numbers of abortions. Yet, greater nationalized voting may diminish the impact of abortion on voting.
Fourth, the messages of the two parties will offset each other. Polls show that most believe abortion should be legal but restricted in various ways, especially as the pregnancy progresses. Yet, neither party is pursuing a middle ground that appeals to most Americans. Democrats would ban most abortion restrictions while Republican support for a total ban provides voters with two unpopular choices that are unlikely to favor one party.
It seems strange to write that overturning Roe will have a minor political impact considering how abortion has convulsed our politics since 1973. Yet, the people who care about the issue have made up their minds. The debate will now likely shift from courts to state legislatures and Congress where it belongs. The hard job now, especially for pro-life groups who hold the minority position, is to persuade other Americans of the correctness of their views.
Sean Evans is the chair of the political science department at Union University. Reach him at 731-661-5237 or at sevans@uu.edu. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/opinion/2022/05/14/no-expected-backlash-overturning-roe-opinion/9764147002/ | 2022-05-14T06:51:32Z |
Inspire Investing and ADF join forces to address corporations undermining free speech, religious freedom, and free markets.
BOISE METRO, Idaho, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In certain corporate executive circles, it has become popular for C-suite activists to leverage their company's brand influence to push for political agendas that threaten free speech and religious freedom. To address this growing problem, Inspire Investing has partnered with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to bring transparency to the American corporations that are fueling the undermining of these sacred rights.
This joint venture between Inspire Investing and ADF has resulted in the Viewpoint Diversity Score website (www.ViewpointDiversityScore.org) and Business Index. Business Index is designed to help companies create cultures that respect customers' and other stakeholders' freedom of expression and belief, foster viewpoint diversity in the workplace, and reflect a commitment to the underlying principles of American democracy. Along with scoring companies, it will also provide companies with workable solutions through model policies, research, toolkits, polling, and constructive dialogue.
"This is exactly why we built the Inspire Insight technology that contributes to the Viewpoint Diversity Score," said Robert Netzly, the CEO of Inspire Investing and one of 10 members of the Viewpoint Diversity Score Advisory Council. "To provide Christian investors with insight into the biblical values alignment of the companies in their portfolio and inspire transformation for God's glory throughout the world. Partnering with ADF to create the Business Index provides critical information about which companies are aligned with or opposed to religious freedoms."
Examining 50 companies on the Fortune 1000 list that pose the most prominent risk to free speech and religious freedom for everyday Americans, the Business Index is the first comprehensive benchmark designed to measure corporate respect for religious and ideological diversity in the market, workplace, and public square. The companies scored by the index only hit an overall average of 12% (out of 100%) for respecting religious and ideological diversity. While no industry performed well, some of the worst respecters for religious and ideological diversity were computer software at 6% and the financial and data services industry at 8%.
"CEOs and business leaders have positions of considerable power. They shouldn't weaponize their influence or the companies they run to divide Americans or engage in speech censorship or anti-religious bigotry," said Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, Senior Vice President for Corporate Engagement Jeremy Tedesco. "Instead of using the cultural power of their brands to drive polarization, business leaders should commit to respecting everyone, regardless of their religion or ideology. Businesses should respect viewpoint diversity at every level of their organizations, from the shop floor to the board room, and externally as well."`
About Inspire Investing
Inspire Investing is a leading provider of biblically responsible, faith-based ESG (environmental, social, and governance)1 investments and is the creator of the globally recognized Inspire Impact Score™, which investors around the world use to measure the biblical alignment of their investments according to Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) principles.
Inspire ranked #3 in the "Top 50 fastest growing RIA firms" by FA Magazine two years in a row (2020 & 2021 report) and recognized in The Financial Times "Americas' Fastest Growing Companies" 2021 & 2022 report. Inspire's Discretionary Assets Under Management (AUM) is $1.98 billion as of March 31, 2021.
Visit www.inspireinvesting.com to learn more about Inspire's biblically responsible investment products.
About ADF
Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the nation's most respected and successful Supreme Court advocates working to preserve the fundamental freedoms of speech and religion, marriage and family, parental rights, and the sanctity of life. ADF defends cherished liberties in Congress, state legislatures, and courtrooms across the country—all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. ADF has won 13 victories at the Supreme Court since 2011 and has an 80% win rate of all cases.
Investment advisory services are offered through Inspire Investing, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC.
1Environmental criteria considers how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a company's leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.
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Boeing needs to get its ‘s*** together,’ Ryanair CEO says
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business
The CEO of Ryanair let loose a scathing, obscenity-laden attack on Boeing management Monday, saying company executives need either an immediate “reboot, or a boot up the a**.”
“At the moment we think Boeing management is running around like headless chickens, not able to sell aircraft, and then even the aircraft they deliver, they’re not able to deliver them on time,” said Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, Europe’s largest discount carrier, which has ordered nearly 400 jets from Boeing since 2010.
O’Leary and Boeing had an unusually public dispute last fall about negotiations on a possible order for the next generation of the 737 Max, with Ireland-based Ryanair breaking off talks because of a pricing squabble.
The CEO’s unusually blunt comments Monday were focused on Boeing’s delayed deliveries of planes. O’Leary said Ryanair had to scale back its spring and summer schedules because planes it had expected the aircraft maker to deliver by the end of April probably won’t arrive until the end of June.
He was livid about the delays, especially because Ryanair is purchasing planes known as white tails, which Boeing had built for other airlines. The original purchaser of those planes canceled the order during a prolonged 20-month grounding of the 737 Max that followed two fatal crashes.
“I can understand why there may be various challenges manufacturing new aircraft, but aircraft that you built and made two years ago that all you had … to do was put petrol in them and f***ing fly them to Dublin, really I don’t understand why you’re taking two to three month delays on that,” he said on a conference call with investors about the airline’s financial results. “It is redolent of very poor management performance in Seattle.”
Boeing declined to comment on O’Leary’s remarks.
Criticizing management
O’Leary said Boeing makes great planes, but it might be time to change management.
“Either the existing management needs to up its game, or they need to change the existing management, would be our view of life,” he said. “We’re very happy to work with existing management but they need to bloody well improve on what they’ve been doing delivering to us over the last 12 months. … We’re a willing customer, but we’re struggling with slow deliveries and an inability to do a deal on new aircraft despite the number of white tails they have sitting on the f***ing ground in Seattle.”
Boeing has faced numerous problems in recent years, including the 737 Max crisis that cost it more than $20 billion. The company also was hit with an FAA-ordered halt of deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner last June due to quality control problems. And it faced delays winning approval for its next-generation widebody jet, the 777X, that forced Boeing to push back the first deliveries of the plane by two years to at least 2025.
Boeing also took substantial losses in its military and space businesses, including a recent $660 million charge on the two planes it is completing that will be used as the new Air Force Ones. It’s also combating delays in building a spacecraft to carry US astronauts to the International Space Station.
“If they get their s*** together, we’d be willing to take more aircraft for summer ’23 and summer ’24,” O’Leary said. “There’s growth there to be won.”
He also said the airline is willing to restart negotiations on an order for the new generation of the 737 Max, although he pointed out that has yet to win FAA approval, making it risky to depend upon. So Ryanair is also looking at possibly purchasing 50 jets on the second hand market instead. And he had choice words for Boeing’s sales staff.
“You wonder what the hell their sales team has done in the last two years,” O’Leary said. “Frankly most of them seem to sitting at home in their f***ing jimjams working from home instead of being out there selling planes to customers.”
O’Leary also criticized Boeing’s recently announced plan to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia, a suburb of Washington.
“Moving the headquarters to Virginia from Chicago, while it may be good for the defense side of the business, doesn’t fix the fundamental underlying problems on the civilian aircraft side in Seattle,” he said.
Other customer criticism
In addition to O’Leary, several other airlines have complained on recent conference calls — although in far less colorful language — about the problems they face from the 787 or 777X delays.
Domhnal Slattery, the CEO of Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, suggested earlier this month that Boeing needs a change in culture — and maybe leadership.
“I think it’s fair to say that Boeing has lost its way,” Slattery said at the Airfinance Journal conference, in comments first reported by Reuters and confirmed by Avolon. “Boeing has a storied history … They build great airplanes. But it’s said that culture eats strategy for breakfast and that is what has happened at Boeing.”
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Kohl’s holds off barbarians at the gate… for now
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
Wall Street has attacked Kohl’s from all directions over the past year. Activist investors have criticized the department store’s strategy, blasted its CEO and tried to replace its board of directors.
Kohl’s has beaten them back — for now.
Kohl’s said Wednesday that it re-elected all 13 of its board of director nominees at its annual shareholders’ meeting, based on a preliminary vote tally.
Macellum Advisors, an activist investment firm, had put up its own slate of nominees to replace 10 of Kohl’s board members, saying that the company should consider selling itself or spin off its e-commerce arm.
The results were a victory for Kohl’s current leaders and a defeat for critics who wanted the retailer to pursue a different strategy under new leaders.
The department store sector has been under pressure for years, and Wall Street activists targeted Kohl’s because its stock and performance has underperformed rivals such as Amazon, Target and Walmart.
“Investors voting for Kohl’s to retain its current directors represents a much-needed confidence boost for Michelle Gass and her management team,” Neil Saunders, a retail analyst at GlobalData, said in a note to clients. “We have seen far too many past Wall Street interventions in retail end in disaster.”
It’s still possible that Kohl’s could agree to a sale, however. The company has previously said it engaged with more than 20 potential buyers for the company and on Wednesday, Kohl’s said it was reviewing options.
“The [board] remains focused on running a robust and intentional review of strategic alternatives while executing our strategy to drive shareholder value,” Peter Boneparth, Kohl’s board chairman, said in a statement Wednesday. “Kohl’s has a bright future ahead.”
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Fact check: Misleading claims in attack ads against Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidates Oz and McCormick
By Daniel Dale, CNN
Pennsylvania’s television viewers have been inundated with attack ads in the state’s Republican primary for the US Senate. And some of those attack ads have featured misleading claims.
The fiercest ad battle has been between the primary’s two leading candidates and outside groups targeting them: Mehmet Oz, a surgeon and former television show host, and David McCormick, a former hedge fund chief executive and economic official in the George W. Bush administration.
Here’s a look at one of the attacks on Oz and one of the attacks on McCormick.
Oz and ‘defund the police’
Two television ads from a super PAC called Pennsylvania Conservative Fund try to portray Oz as a phony who is merely pretending to be a conservative. Each of the ads features a narrator who claims Oz “was a spokesman for a group who wanted to defund the police.”
Facts First: This claim is misleading. Oz opposes the concept of defunding the police. His brief affiliation with the “group” these ads were referring to, a health-focused foundation called The California Endowment, had nothing at all to do with policing. Rather, Oz appeared in one health care ad for the foundation — in which he urged Californians to visit the foundation’s website to learn how to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The ad came out in 2010, roughly a decade before the “defund the police” movement rose to prominence.
Sarah Reyes, spokesperson for The California Endowment, said in an email that Oz had no involvement with the foundation beyond the ad. “Dr. Oz has never been employed by us or been a ‘spokesperson’ for our organization,” Reyes said.
The California Endowment did comment supportively in 2020 about protesters who were calling to defund the police in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and its chief executive spoke favorably in 2021 about the idea of reducing the number of police officers on the street and instead improving health, jobs and housing programs. (This week, Reyes would not answer directly when CNN asked if the foundation supports defunding the police, saying, “As a private foundation we are prohibited from taking stands on policy issues. We do support prevention and healing.”)
Regardless, The California Endowment’s stance on defunding the police in the 2020s is beside the fact-check point here. The key fact is that the super PAC ads attempt to use Oz’s appearance in a single health care ad in 2010, years before most Americans had even heard the phrase “defund the police,” to hint that Oz supports police defunding. That’s deceptive.
Oz campaign spokesperson Brittany Yanick said in an email: “Claiming that Dr. Oz’s participation in a single advertisement for the California Endowment fund constitutes Dr. Oz’s endorsement of a position the organization took 10 years later is both misleading and wrong.”
CNN could not reach the super PAC behind the ad for comment. This claim about Oz and defunding the police was previously fact-checked by FactCheck.org.
McCormick and the 2016 election
An ad from Oz’s campaign claims that McCormick “paid for attacks on Donald Trump.”
Facts First: This claim is misleading. While McCormick did donate in early 2015 to a political action committee that supported Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, there is no indication that McCormick’s money was spent on attacks on Trump or intended for attacks on Trump — especially because McCormick made his $5,000 donation five months before Trump even began his candidacy for president.
Yanick, the Oz campaign spokesperson, said in an email that this claim in the ad was referring to the fact that “McCormick hosted one of the FIRST fundraisers” for Right to Rise, an arm of the pro-Bush operation that spent money attacking Trump. That’s true — McCormick was a member of the host committee for that January 2015 fundraiser — and the Oz campaign is entitled to criticize McCormick for it.
But it’s still a big stretch to claim that McCormick himself paid for any attacks on Trump.
First and foremost, that early Bush fundraiser happened more than five months before Trump launched his candidacy in a speech in June 2015. McCormick’s own $5,000 donation was recorded exactly five months before Trump’s announcement event. At the time, many observers scoffed at the idea that Trump was actually going to run.
Second, even after Trump did announce his run, Bush’s allies were reluctant for months to attack him. While the pro-Bush super PAC Right to Rise USA was funding attack ads against Trump by late 2015, there was a whole lot of elapsed time between those ads and McCormick’s donation at the beginning of the year. (In addition, McCormick’s January 2015 donation was to the pro-Bush leadership PAC with a similar name, not the super PAC that raised far more money and led the advertising effort.)
McCormick also donated $2,700 to Bush’s own campaign in June 2015, the month that Bush announced his candidacy. A McCormick campaign official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this week that McCormick had gone on to support Trump in the general election, to vote for Trump in both 2016 and 2020 and to serve on the Trump administration’s Defense Policy Board.
McCormick did say at a Duke University event in early 2017, however, that “I wasn’t particularly involved with the Trump camp — I wasn’t a Trump supporter — but I wanted that president to be successful,” adding that he also would’ve wanted success for Hillary Clinton if she had won.
This claim about McCormick funding attacks on Trump was previously fact-checked by FactCheck.org and PolitiFact.
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What is Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale?
Beauty lovers rejoice, because Ulta’s biannual 21 Days of Beauty sale is officially here. From Aug. 28 through Sept. 17, you’ll be able to snag cult-favorite products from trendy brands for 50% off, including Anastasia Beverly Hills and Urban Decay. Ulta posts its steals daily, so you’ll want to act quickly. Whether you’re stocking up on must-haves for fall or trying something new, here are the top products from Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty sale.
In this article: Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow and Forea Luna Mini 3.
Ulta 21 Day of Beauty sales
Beauty steals Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation
With 50 shades to choose from in three undertones, anyone will be able to find their perfect match. This foundation is water-resistant and long-wearing, so it will last from breakfast to after-dinner drinks. Plus, it’s cruelty-free. Sold by Ulta Beauty
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Not only is this cleanser fragrance-free, but it’s also pH balanced. This helps to maintain the skin’s natural acidity, making it ideal for sensitive skin. As part of Ulta’s conscious beauty, it’s vegan, cruelty-free and packaged in sustainable materials. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Smashbox X Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector
Say goodbye to dark circles with this brightening corrector. It’s not a concealer but instead deflects the light away from dark under-eye circles. It comes in four shades that neutralize blue tones. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Use the Foreo at home or throw it in your bag to ensure a clean face anytime. The powerful T-sonic pulsations and soft points work together to remove up to 99.5% of all dirt and oil that accumulate after a long day or sleeping all night. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Made with clean ingredients, this brow pencil works to transform shapeless brows and give them precise definition. It comes in 12 shades that are waterproof, blendable and tested to last 12 hours. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Beauty steals Sept. 4-10
Beauty Blender Bio Pure Makeup Sponge
Makeup artists around the world use Beauty Blender makeup sponges for a good reason. While this sponge has that same blending power, it’s formulated with a 60% plant base. It’s also gluten-free and comes in recyclable packaging. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
This foaming face wash gently works to cleanse away makeup, oil and dirt to reveal smooth, soft and glowing skin. It contains glycolic acid and lactic acid to refine the appearance of pores and exfoliate the skin’s surface. Sold by Ulta Beauty
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer
Not only is this product a full-coverage foundation, but it’s also a color-infused moisturizer that utilizes flexible pure-color pigments to smooth out lines. Plus, it’s also an SPF 50+ broad-spectrum physical sunscreen. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Beauty steals Sept. 11-17
Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
With just a few sprays of the microfine mist, this setting spray is designed to lock in makeup for up to 16 hours and prevent it from settling into lines or fading. It’s also oil-free, making it suitable for all skin types. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow
For a long-wearing, smudge-resistant brow product, opt for this creamy pomade that comes in over 10 shades. Instead of sitting on top of the brows, it adheres to the hairs, giving the look of full brows. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum
This serum is packed with 20% THD ascorbate vitamin C, which is a stable ingredient 50 times more potent than traditional vitamin C. Its efficacy is also boosted by vitamin E and ferulic acid, which are powerful antioxidants. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Give the cheeks, eyes or even nose a natural-looking hint of color with this powder blush. It’s designed to apply evenly and adhere to the skin for lasting color. It’s also dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic, making it ideal for a variety of skin types. Sold by Ulta Beauty
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Stable Revenue Growth and Recurring Income, Elevating the Revenue Contribution of New Products, and Accelerating International Layout
Highlights:
- Revenue for the first half of 2022 amounted to RMB21,340 million, an increase of 25.88% YOY;
- Net profit (after extraordinary gain or loss) attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounted to RMB1,862 million, an increase of 18.57% YOY; net cash flow from operating activities amounted to RMB1,820 million, an increase of 6.66% YOY;
- Revenue from countries and regions outside Chinese mainland amounted to RMB7,592 million, accounting for 35.58% of the total revenue, an increase of 4.92 percentage points, and the global operation capability was further enhanced;
- Revenue from new products and sub-new products including Comirnaty, Han Li Kang, Han Qu You, Su Ke Xin, and Han Si Zhuang, etc. accounted for more than 25% of revenue from the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment, and the product structure continued to be optimized.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Fosun Pharma" or "the Group"; Stock Code: 600196.SH, 02196.HK), a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare industry group deep-rooted in China, announced its interim results for the first half of 2022.
In the first half of 2022, Fosun Pharma achieved stable growth in revenue and recurring income. The proportion of revenue from new and sub-new products and the revenue from countries and regions outside Chinese mainland continued to increase, and the revenue structure constantly improved. During the reporting period, the revenue of the Group amounted to RMB2,1340 million, an increase of 25.88% YOY; net profit (after extraordinary gain or loss) attributable to shareholders of the listed company amounted to RMB1,862 million, an increase of 18.57% YOY; net cash flow from operating activities amounted to RMB 1,820 million, an increase of 6.66% YOY. The Group's global operation capability was further enhanced, and revenue from regions and countries outside Chinese mainland reached RMB7,592 million, accounting for 35.58% of the total revenue and a YOY increase of 4.92 percentage points.
"In the first half of 2022, despite the pressure arising from Covid-19 resurgence in various regions of China, Fosun Pharma continued to promote innovation and transformation, comprehensively accelerated its international layout, strengthened the product pipelines, promoted the integration of operation, improved the efficiency in business divisions, and achieved solid growth." said Wu Yifang, Chairman of Fosun Pharma. "Fosun Pharma's core competitiveness is embodied in its open R&D ecology, forward-looking international layout, and systematic commercialization team. In the second half of 2022, Fosun Pharma will continue implementing the 4IN strategy, increasing R&D investment, continuously optimizing operational control, improving asset operational efficiency, and actively expanding cooperation opportunities with leading global pharmaceutical companies. With patient-centered and clinical needs-oriented, the Group will continue to innovate and promote more good products into the global market, and bring health to all families."
Continuously Promoting Innovation & Transformation, Revenue Contribution of New Products and Sub-New Products Reached over 25%
Fosun Pharma's innovative R&D is always based on satisfying unmet clinical needs, adhering to technology-driven and product-driven, and accessing global outstanding scientific talents, leading technologies and high-value products through diversified and multi-level cooperation modes such as independent R&D, co-development, license-in projects and deep incubation. By the end of June 2022, Fosun Pharma has over 2,800 R&D personnel, of which over 1,500 have master's degrees or above. More than 260 pipeline projects, including innovative drugs, biosimilars, generic drugs and consistency evaluation items are under research.
Fosun Pharma continues to increase its investment in R&D. In the first half of 2022, R&D expenditures reached RMB 2,399 million, an increase of 22.77 % YOY. Among them, R&D expenses reached RMB 1,818 million, representing a period-on-period increase of RMB256 million or 16.39%. The R&D expenditures in the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment reached RMB 2,062 million, representing a period-on-period increase of 16.04%. Total R&D expenditures in the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment accounted for 14.39% of the revenue from the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment. In particular, R&D expenses amounted to RMB 1,491 million, accounting for 10.41% of the revenue from the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment.
Product structure optimization and sales growth from new product launches were the key drivers of Fosun Pharma's results. In the first half of 2022, the revenue of new products and sub-new products, including COMIRNATY® (in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan region), Han Li Kang, Han Qu You, Su Ke Xin and Han Si Zhuang accounted for more than 25% of the revenue from the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment.
Yi Kai Da (Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Injection) of Fosun Kite, a joint venture, as the first CAR-T cell therapy product approved for launch in China, has been launched for more than one year. As of the end of July 2022, Yi Kai Da has been included in the urban customized commercial health insurance of 44 provinces and municipalities and over 50 commercial insurances, while the number of treatment centers on file had reached nearly 100.
Deepening Global Operation and Becoming a Preferred Domestic World-renowned Partner of Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies
Fosun Pharma continuously strengthened its global operation capability, and implemented a multi-dimensional internationalization strategy in innovation and research, license-in, production and operation, as well as commercialization. Significant progress has been made in its market access capability by establishing commercialization team building in the United States, Africa, Hong Kong and Macau markets. By the end of June 2022, the overseas commercial team of Fosun Pharma comprised more than 1,400 employees. Fosun Pharma has established marketing platforms in the United States, Africa and Europe, and achieved the direct sales of preparations to the United States market. Sisram Medical, Breas and other medical device business have covered major regions such as China, the United States and Europe, and Fosun Diagnosis' COVID-19 nucleic acid test kits and COVID-19 antigen test kits have been sold in more than ten countries.
Relying on years of domestic industry experience and global channel network, Fosun Pharma has become the preferred domestic partner of world-renowned multinational pharmaceutical companies.
In the first half of 2022, Fosun Pharma and Amgen's subsidiary entered into a licensing agreement regarding the exclusive commercialization of its 2 innovative drugs, namely Otezla (apemilast tablets) and Parsabiv (etelcalcetide), in Chinese Mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan region) to further enrich the Group's innovative product layout in the non-oncology field.
Fosun Pharma's industry-leading License-In & Out capabilities maximize the value of independently developed products and innovative products of partners. In the first half of 2022, Shanghai Henlius, a subsidiary, has successively granted various product licenses to Organon, Eurofarma, Getz Pharma and other companies, in order to cover incremental markets with the help of leading international partners.
Relying on the Fosun Pharma's international production standards and quality system certifications, together with overseas product access and marketing capabilities, in January and March 2022, Fosun Pharma's subsidiary Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial was licensed to manufacture and supply the generic versions of Molnupiravir, a COVID-19 oral drug of Merck, and Nirmatrelvir, a COVID-19 oral drug of Pfizer, and a combination of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir by MPP for certain mid- and low-income countries in the world. The license allows the production of the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the finished drug, continuing to contribute to the global efforts to fight COVID-19.
In order to further improve the cost competitiveness of products and to enhance the rational allocation of production resources, Fosun Pharma is actively integrating manufacturing capacities to build a large-scale, cost-competitive manufacturing system. In China, Fosun Pharma is building two comprehensive pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing centers and three raw pharmaceutical production bases to consolidate the strength in the integrated production of APIs gradually. Overseas, several injectables manufacturing lines of Gland Pharma have passed GMP certification in the US, EU, Japan, Australia and other major regulatory markets, supplying the global market.
Fighting Against Epidemic Together to Secure Production and Actively Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility
In the first half of 2022, the domestic epidemic spread in various provinces and cities, and the production, supply chain, logistics as well as the number of hospital offline diagnosis and treatment faced staged pressure. Fosun Pharma responded to the local pandemic prevention and control policies and actively took countermeasures to ensure production and operation activities were conducted orderly. Fosun Pharma secured the production and supply of key drugs such as Han Qu You, Han Li Kang and Yi Kai Da as well as anti-epidemic materials such as nucleic acid test kits and antigen test kits for COVID-19 during the pandemic through centralized closed-loop management of front-line production personnel, increased supply chain and logistics options and other means, comprehensively assisting the prevention and control of the pandemic by focusing on prevention, detection and treatment of COVID-19.
The Group continued to ensure the supply of Comirnaty (mRNA COVID-19 vaccine) to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan region, to meet the local needs for epidemic prevention and control. In July 2022, Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial, a subsidiary of Fosun Pharma, and Genuine Biotech entered into an agreement in relation to the strategic cooperation on, among other things, the joint development and Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial's exclusive commercialization of Azvudine. The cooperation scope includes the treatment and prevention of Novel Coronavirus (2019- nCoV) and AIDS. The Azvudine tablets, independently developed by China, is the first small molecular oral medication for COVID-19 approved for launch. On 25 July 2022, the drug obtained the emergency conditional approval from the NMPA for use in treatment of adult patients suffering moderate COVID-19.
Since August 2022, there have been epidemic resurgences in Hainan and Henan provinces, Xinjiang and Tibet autonomous regions, and other regions in China. Prevention and control situation of COVID-19 remain severe and complex. Fosun Pharma and Genuine Biotech actively responded to the needs of local governments and deployed Azvudine tablets to many places across the country urgently and helped build a solid barrier for epidemic prevention and control, to protect people's health.
With remarkable achievements in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and positive contributions in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Fosun Pharma topped the 2022 Fortune China ESG Impact List.
About Fosun Pharma
Founded in 1994, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Fosun Pharma"; stock code: 600196. SH, 02196. HK) is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare industry group deep-rooted in China. Fosun Pharma directly operates businesses including pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, medical diagnosis, and healthcare services. As a shareholder of Sinopharm Co., Ltd., Fosun Pharma expands its areas in the pharmaceutical distribution and retail business.
Fosun Pharma is patient-centered and clinical needs-oriented. The company enriches its innovative product pipeline through diversified and multi-level cooperation models such as independent research and development, cooperative development, license-in, and in-depth incubation. Fosun Pharma has formed technological platforms for innovative small molecule drugs, antibody drugs, and cell therapy with a focus on key disease areas including oncology and immunomodulation, metabolism and digestive system, as well as central nervous system. Fosun Pharma also vigorously explores cutting-edge technologies, such as RNA, gene therapy, ADC and PROTAC, to enhance its innovation capabilities.
Guided by the 4IN strategy (Innovation, Internationalization, Intelligentization, and Integration), Fosun Pharma will uphold the development model of "innovation transformation, integrated operation, and steady growth", with the mission of creating shareholder values through strengthening its independent R&D and external cooperation and enriching its product pipelines, as well as promoting the global networks and enhancing operational efficiency. Fosun Pharma will actively promote the digital and physical business layout in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry and is committed to becoming a first-class enterprise in the global medical and health market.
For more information, please visit our official website: www.fosunpharma.com.
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Student loan relief highlights burden on Black borrowers
(AP) -Gabrielle Perry, a 29-year-old epidemiologist in New Orleans, expects $20,000 of her $135,000 student loan debt to be wiped out under the plan announced this week by President Joe Biden. She is happy for the relief, but disappointed he isn’t fully canceling student debt that weighs especially heavy on African Americans.
For her, it’s discouraging that Biden isn’t doing more to help a constituency that played a critical role in his presidential campaign. Perry, who cares for and financially supports her disabled mother, said those obligations act as a societal tax on Black people, preventing the growth of generational wealth.
“You are ensuring that your little brothers and sisters have what they need for school,” Perry said. “You are helping your parents pay off their rent, their house. So your quote-unquote wealth doesn’t even have time to be built because you’re trying to help your family survive.”
Black borrowers on average carry about $40,000 in federal student loan debt, $10,000 more than white borrowers, according to federal education data. The disparity reflects a racial wealth gap in the U.S. — one that some advocates say the debt relief plan does not do enough to narrow.
One in four Black borrowers would see their debt cleared entirely under the administration’s plan, which cancels $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. The plan includes an additional $10,000 in relief for Pell Grant recipients, who are more than twice as likely to be Black.
But more work needs to be done to make higher education accessible and affordable, said Wisdom Cole, national director of the NAACP Youth & College Division.
“When we think about education and higher education, fundamentally, it’s the promise of an equitable future,” Cole said. “We have so many Black graduates who go through the system, graduate and are not able to see that future because they disproportionately risk taking out loans.”
Perry faced steep challenges to complete her education. Homeless for nearly a year, she had to drop out of school and saw the interest on her loans balloon. She also faced incarceration. Eventually, she was able to get her record expunged and earned a master’s in public health from Tulane University, graduating just in time for the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic-era freeze on student loan payments, combined with raises at work, allowed Perry to achieve a sense of stability for the first time in her life. She was able to pay off her car, help her disabled mother, and start a nonprofit, the Thurman Perry Foundation, that gives college scholarships to currently or formerly incarcerated women and their daughters.
“That time with that payment pause, it didn’t just build up my life,” Perry said. “It even helped me pull my mother out of poverty. I got her into a safer place to live. It reverberated for people like me. Because I know that there are other people living worse than what I survived.”
Black students are more likely to take on debt to finance their education, and in larger amounts, in part because of the wealth gap that makes it less likely for Black families to be able to finance their children’s education.
In her first months of graduate school, before her fellowship salary kicked in, TC Headley called the university’s financial aid office to ask if there was help to cover the cost of books and supplies. Instead, the woman on the phone told her to call her parents and ask for more money.
“I can’t just call my parents for thousands of dollars,” she said. “The only other option to get this money in time was to take out a loan. I did what I had to do to be able to support myself and stay in school.”
Headley, who owes roughly $40,000 in student debt, had put off thinking about owning a home or starting a family because she was so focused on paying that off. Now, she expects half of that will be forgiven because she was a Pell grant recipient.
While white families are more likely to see a transfer of wealth from one generation to the next, the opposite is true of Black families, where children are more likely to have to support a parent once they obtain some level of financial security, said Andre M. Perry, senior fellow at the Brookings Institute.
“For many Black women, and Black people in general, many middle income people are being missed by this policy,” Andre M. Perry said. “We have done everything that we were asked to do to get ahead. Go to college, go to the best schools, we’re told. And as a result, we had to take on debt.”
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of TaskUs, Inc. (NASDAQ: TASK) between June 11, 2021 and January 19, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased TaskUs securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the TaskUs class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3647 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) TaskUs was experiencing severe financial strain and business challenges, particularly with its most important customer Facebook; (2) the Content Security market was smaller than defendants represented and defendants' representations were based on outdated market data; (3) TaskUs improperly recognized revenue from certain key contracts; (4) defendants overstated the size of TaskUs' workforce as well as employee retention rates, and understated attrition rates; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the TaskUs class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3647 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 now in Senate’s hands
In late July, the House sent the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 to the Senate for a vote.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Before the end of the year, the Senate could vote on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 which proposes the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited.
In late July, the House sent the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 to the Senate for a vote.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is one of several lawmakers calling for tougher gun laws.
“They want to see more legislation to get these weapons of war off the streets of our cities, and I couldn’t agree with them more,” Sen. Duckworth.
As a leading voice in the Second Amendment community, Amanda Suffecool disagrees.
Her group, DC Project, advocates for firearms education not legislation.
“If somebody is going to break the law to perform a mass shooting there are already laws that are being broken,” said Suffecool.
Suffecool is calling for an expansion in mental health programs and for educators to receive violence response training.
In Detroit, Michigan which is about 50 minutes from the site of the 2021 deadly Oxford High mass shooting, resident Lafaye Jenkins says responsible gun ownership is key to saving lives.
“I know it’s a personal thing,” said Jenkins. “The thing about it is it needs to be checked into although it’s yours personally because we don’t want one person’s physical, mental, everything has to be intact. It’s not a toy.”
In order to make it to the president’s desk, the legislation needs at least 10 Republican votes to bypass the filibuster process.
President Biden calls a ban on certain semi-automatic guns “common sense.” As a senator, he passed the original ban in 1994.
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective June 26, Brandon Mann was elected president and director of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC) and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC (AAS) Ryan Beasley, Ameritas executive vice president - individual division, announced.
Mann joined Ameritas in 2017 as a relationship manager in AIC. He quickly moved into a key leadership role for the organization, eventually being promoted to divisional vice president for Ameritas.
"Brandon's experience in broker-dealer sales and in building relationships with customers, agents and advisors and recruiting, along with his knowledge of fixed and variable products, make him uniquely qualified to lead AIC and AAS," Beasley said. "He has the right combination of understanding and passion to help financial professionals and customers develop wealth management strategies that support their goals."
Mann is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Brandon also holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63 and 65 securities registrations.
About Ameritas
Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Founded in 1887, Ameritas offers a wide range of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families and businesses. These products and services include life insurance; annuities; individual disability income insurance; group dental, vision and hearing care insurance; retirement plans; investments; asset management; and public finance. Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. For more information, visit ameritas.com.
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ALBANY – The city of Albany's Public Works Department is working on -- and plans to work on -- a pair of road projects that may slow up traffic in the area surrounding the work.
On Wednesday, crews started the process of installing speed tables on the 500 block of 11th Avenue. Traffic will be limited in the area during the work and could lead to delays.
The area is expected to be cleared by Monday or until the work is complete.
On Monday at 8 a.m., crews will close the 1600 block of the westbound lane of W. Oakridge Drive near Boswell Oil Company. Crews will be doing sewer work in the area, and drivers should use caution when traveling while construction is under way.
The lane closure is expected to last through Tuesday or until the work is complete.
Traffic may be delayed in the area around both projects, and drivers should consider using alternate routes.
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Ritchie Bros. Energy will offer a complete suite of transaction solutions, services, and insights
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. has a long history of serving the oil & gas industry, with its first energy auctions conducted in the 1960s. For the last several years, some of the company's oil & gas equipment auctions have been held under the Kruse Energy brand, with online bidding available through IronPlanet.com. Going forward, all oil & gas customers will be helped by the Ritchie Bros. Energy team, with access to Ritchie Bros.' complete suite of transaction solutions, services, and insights—meaning more options for sellers and more selection for buyers.
"Oil & gas companies want the same level of choice as any other consignor," said Ann Fandozzi, Chief Executive Offer, Ritchie Bros. "With Kruse we offered a one-size-fits-all solution. With Ritchie Bros. Energy we can offer unreserved auctions, weekly featured online events, a daily reserved marketplace for premium assets, and a listing service. We can also offer oil & gas customers a variety of value-added services and data solutions, along with access to unmatched global reach and buyer demand."
Ritchie Bros. held its final Kruse Energy auction last week, attracting approximately 3,500 bidders. The first Ritchie Bros. Energy event will be held in September in conjunction with Ritchie Bros.' Fort Worth, TX auction, which typically attracts more than 12,000 bidders from 60+ countries.
"This is all about providing more options for our sellers and selection for buyers," said Kelly Kittson, Ritchie Bros.' Director, Strategic Accounts, and leader of the Ritchie Bros. Energy team. "For our buyers, we will be leveraging teams globally to find more supply. For sellers, our Fort Worth 'Energy Days' will attract more bidders than we ever could with the Kruse Energy brand, driving stronger prices for your used equipment and surplus assets."
There will be five Fort Worth, TX Energy Day events held annually. Bidding will be available online in real time at rbauction.com and via Ritchie Bros. mobile application, which wasn't available at Kruse events. To consign equipment to the September Ritchie Bros. Energy event in Fort Worth, TX, please call +1.866.382.1614.
"We've recently seen a dramatic price increase for drill pipe—up approximately 20-30% in the last quarter. We've also seen an uptick in demand for drilling rigs," added Mr. Kittson. "Please contact us today so we can start marketing your equipment to the world!"
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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Netflix might have Tweeted “love is sharing a password” back in 2017, but five years on it has changed its tune. The company has announced that it will crack down on password sharing and is even trialing it in some parts of the world already.
Whether you’ve been using your best friend’s password for years or you’re the one who’s shared your password with others, you might be thinking of trying another provider.
What is the Netflix password crackdown?
According to Netflix, roughly 100 million households are using shared passwords. The password crackdown aims to address this issue, earning the company more revenue.
Rather than freezing accounts using a shared password, the crackdown will give account holders the option of paying an additional fee for additional password users. As you can imagine, this won’t go down well with most account holders.
Who will be affected by Netflix’s new password rules?
Anyone who has either shared their password with others outside their home or who is using the password of someone they don’t live with will be affected. It’s unclear when the password crackdown will come into force worldwide, but it could take up to a year for it to roll out everywhere.
How much will extra Netflix subs cost?
It’s not yet known how much the fee for additional users will be, but it will be significantly less than the cost of a full subscription. Netflix is currently testing the extra subscription fee for password sharers in Peru, Costa Rica and Chile, where it costs the equivalent of roughly $2-$3 per month.
What are the best streaming services other than Netflix?
No other major streaming service has announced plans to stop password sharing as yet, so you might prefer to switch to another service. For some people, it’s the principle of the thing, while others still want to be able to share their password or split subscription costs with friends. All these options are available on smart TVs and streaming devices.
Hulu
A big name in streaming, Hulu has been around since 2007 and is still going strong. It offers both ad-free subscriptions and cheaper subscriptions that show ads. You’ll find a wide range of original programming and movies, as well as popular shows and movies that Hulu has bought the rights to. Popular shows on Hulu include “Atlanta,” “The Dropout,” and “Pose.”
Disney+
Disney’s streaming platform has only been around since 2019, but it’s already a huge success. You’ll find classic Disney films, such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Alice in Wonderland” and Pixar movies, including “Toy Story” and “Monsters Inc,” plus some titles you might not expect.
The Walt Disney Company owns the rights to the Marvel Universe and the “Star Wars” franchise, so you’ll find films and TV shows relating to these. Since Disney also acquired most of 21st Century Fox’s assets, you’ll find an even greater range of shows and movies than you’d imagine, such as Brit Marling’s indie classic, “Another Earth.”
Prime Video
If you subscribe to Amazon Prime for the free shipping, you’ll also get access to Prime Video with its wide range of movies and shows, including some original programming. Top offerings on this platform include “Mr. Robot,” “Good Omens,” “The Americans” and “The Fall.”
Other streaming services
Although these are three of the most popular streaming services, they aren’t the only ones on offer.
- HBO Max: This is a great choice for fans of HBO shows, such as “Euphoria” or “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
- Apple TV+: While it’s a newcomer and fairly light on top-tier shows, it has some excellent originals, such as “The Morning Show” and “Shining Girls.”
What you need to access streaming services
If you’re thinking of switching to Prime Video, a Fire Stick is the obvious choice of streaming device. However, you can also use it to access most other streaming services.
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Watch streaming services of your choosing in ultra HD with this 4K streaming device. You’ll be able to access all the big players, such as Hulu and Prime Video, as well as more obscure services.
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Apple’s streaming device might be significantly pricier than its competitors, but it runs incredibly smoothly and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
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(NEXSTAR) – Last week, ice cream fans were shocked to learn a beloved novelty treat, the Choco Taco, was being discontinued by Klondike. Now, following an overwhelming response online – and a senator joking that the Defense Production Act should be used to save the treat – it appears that the Choco Taco may not be gone long.
Klondike has been responding to tweets from disappointed customers since the announcement that Choco Taco was no more. In one thread that started on Tuesday, a user said they had been searching everywhere to find one last Choco Taco.
Klondike responded, “We know this is disappointing – we’ve heard our fans, and we’re hoping to bring this favorite treat back to ice cream trucks in the coming years!”
The same response was given to a number of other Twitter users but no additional information has been shared. Klondike did not immediately respond to Nexstar’s request for comment.
Late last week, Klondike tweeted that the Choco Taco being discontinued is “not a PR stunt.”
“I knew you loved me, but not THIS much. While I reflect on this outpouring of support, we are discussing next steps, including what to do with the last 912 (we counted) tacos at HQ,” a Thursday tweet, from the view of the Choco Taco, read.
The Choco Taco, which features fudge-swirled ice cream in a chocolate wafer reminiscent of a hard taco shell, has been around since the 1980s. It gained popularity when it partnered with Taco Bell, but was off the menu for seven years until a return to select locations in February.
That return was short-lived though. A spokesperson for Klondike told Nexstar that, “Over the past 2 years, we have experienced an unprecedented spike in demand across our portfolio and have had to make very tough decisions to ensure availability of our full portfolio nationwide. A necessary but unfortunate part of this process is that we sometimes must discontinue products, even a beloved item like Choco Taco.”
You may still be able to find Choco Tacos at retailers as they sell through their remaining inventory.
Those that still have Choco Tacos have been trying to capitalize on their cold commodity. On auction sites like eBay, some sellers were listing the tacos for as much as $1,000. One listing hoped to excite the imagination with the description: “Sealed Klondike Choco Taco Shipped with Dry Ice – frozen GOLD.”
While there didn’t appear to be much interest at those valuations, a box of 22 garnered multiple bids and was already at $232.50 with seven days remaining in the auction.
After news broke of the taco’s end, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joked that he would introduce legislation to use the Defense Production Act to “mandate the continued manufacture of Choco Tacos.” There are, of course, no actual plans to use Congress’s power to keep the treat on the market.
Jeremy Tanner contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/is-the-choco-taco-coming-back-klondike-hints-at-future-of-discontinued-treat/ | 2022-08-04T13:46:31Z |
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircastle Limited ("Aircastle") announced today that it increased the size of its unsecured revolving credit facility to $1 billion from $900 million by way of a $100 million commitment from BMO Harris Bank N.A. ("BMO"). The facility expires in April 2025 and provides working capital for general corporate purposes, including aircraft acquisition.
In addition to BMO, the facility's participants consist of nine leading global financial institutions, with Citibank, N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, MUFG Bank, Ltd., BNP Paribas and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as lenders.
Michael Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, stated, "We appreciate the commitment of BMO joining the strong, ongoing support of our bank group to bring this revolving credit facility to $1 billion. As we pursue exciting investment opportunities in a profitable and disciplined manner, our strong access to capital markets is a strategic strength along with our investment grade rating and unique ownership structure."
About Aircastle Limited
Aircastle Limited acquires, leases and sells commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world. As of May 31, 2022, Aircastle owned and managed on behalf of its joint ventures 250 aircraft leased to 74 customers located in 44 countries.
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Partnership Credited for Driving Brand Growth
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorsports and frozen treat fans can look forward to a sweet pit stop this September. As part of a multi-year agreement with Texas Motor Speedway, Andy's Frozen Custard®, the award-winning frozen custard and treat shop, today announced the title sponsorship of the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race on September 24 at Texas Motor Speedway. The "Andy's Frozen Custard 300," is the second entitlement of a sanctioned NASCAR race for the 36-year-old company, and an extension of the company founder's lifelong commitment to motorsports.
Andy's™ will again be partnering with Kaulig Racing for the "Andy's 300," and proudly represented by AJ Allmendinger. AJ is currently in first place in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has already locked himself into the playoffs and will be driving the No.16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevy in the race. But the sweet partnership doesn't stop there. Fans of Andy's and racing across the country can enjoy the "AJ AlmondDinger" Concrete, a limited-time treat developed by the flavor experts at Andy's. Featuring AJ's favorite toppings, the "AJ AlmondDinger" is a delectable concoction of vanilla frozen custard, hot fudge, peanut butter, Heath® bar and of course, almonds and is available at all120 Andy's locations through the end of the month.
"We are revved up about the Andy's 300 and our partnership entering its second year," Andy Kuntz, owner and CEO of Andy's Frozen Custard said. "The dramatic increase in our national brand awareness has had a big impact on our company and is helping us grow almost as fast as the racecars we sponsor. We will open nearly 20 new stores this year and have over 50 in development.
Kuntz added, "I grew up in a family with a long history of being motorsports fans and that tradition continues with my family, too. Our company has sponsored regional and developing drivers for 30 years and we're committed to continue being part of the racing community for years to come."
As part of the partnership, Andy's Frozen Custard is the Official Treat of Texas Motor Speedway, offering race fans from the region the chance to enjoy its award-winning frozen custard treats at the track through branded kiosks, treat trucks and to suite holders. Andy's also continues to work with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Austin Dillon as he navigates the Cup series this year, through logo placement and media collaborations. Dillon has already earned a coveted NASCAR Cup Series playoffs spot based on his race performance in 2022.
Andy's Frozen Custard and the Kuntz family are showcasing their roots in dirt-track racing and motorsports in multiple ways this year. Andy's announced a partnership with Brian Brown Racing (BBR) and their professional winged sprint car team earlier this year, and recently entered into an agreement with Carson Hocevar and Niece Motorsports to support their participation in several dirt-track events and NASCAR's Camping World Truck-series at Bristol and Talladega.
The Andy's Frozen Custard 300 will take place at 2:30 p.m. E.T. on Saturday, September 24, and will be broadcasted nationally on USA Network, owned by NBC Universal.
Founded in 1986 in Osage Beach, Missouri by Andy's parents John and Carol Kuntz, Andy's Frozen Custard has been providing the freshest frozen custard in the business for 36 years, giving ice cream the "cold shoulder" by scooping, mixing and presenting handcrafted frozen custard treats with speed and a smile. Since the beginning, the family has had one dream: to share what makes them happiest with everyone else, and to warm hearts, one scoop of frozen custard at a time. With a focus on product quality, customer service and community involvement, Andy's has grown into the nation's largest frozen custard-only business, with more than 2,000 employees and 119 company-owned and franchised stores across 15 states proudly serving the World's Finest Frozen Custard. Andy's also offers the 'Yum Squad Loyalty Club,' designed to say "thank you" to loyal customers by earning points to redeem towards a free treat for every dollar spent. For more information or for details about franchising opportunities, visit www.eatandys.com.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a securities law firm located on Wall Street, is investigating potential claims involving directors and officers of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties related to whether insiders caused their companies to make false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that:
(1) Plug Power would be unable to timely file its 2020 annual report due to delays related to the review of classification of certain costs and the recoverability of the right to use assets with certain leases; (2) Plug Power was reasonably likely to report material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting; and (3) certain officers or directors made substantial Plug Power stock sales while in possession of material nonpublic information.
Plug Power has now acknowledged that its financial results beginning with fiscal year 2018 were incorrect and need to be restated. Investors in Plug Power who have lost money should contact Moore Kuehn
On March 16, 2021, Plug Power announced that it will restate its previously issued financial statements for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 and its quarterly filings for 2019 and 2020 due to errors in accounting and in particular how non-cash items were being calculated. On this news, PLUG shares fell 10% in extended market trading. On March 2, 2021, the Company announced that it would not be able to timely file its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2020 because it was completing a "review and assessment of certain costs with regards to classification between Research and Development versus Costs of Goods Sold, the recoverability of right of use assets associated with certain leases, and certain internal controls over those and other areas." Plug Power further stated that it "is possible that one or more of these items may result in charges or adjustments to current and/or prior period financial statements." The market was stunned by this development, with shares falling 7% on March 2, 2021, and continuing to fall approximately 19.4% over three consecutive trading sessions to close at just $39.30 per share on March 5, 2021.
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Justin Turner 3-run HR, Dodgers top D-backs for 4-game sweep
By BETH HARRIS
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to complete a four-game sweep. The Dodgers won their fifth straight overall, finishing off a homestand that included eight games in seven days and four within 42 hours. Arizona has lost five in a row. Walker Buehler improved to 5-1 after getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/justin-turner-3-run-hr-dodgers-top-d-backs-for-4-game-sweep/ | 2022-05-19T01:12:24Z |
NASA aiming for late August test flight of giant moon rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — On the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, NASA announced Wednesday it’s shooting for a late August launch of its giant, new moon rocket.
NASA will attempt the more than month-long lunar test flight with three mannequins, but no astronauts, as early as Aug. 29. There are also two launch dates in early September, before NASA would have to stand down for two weeks.
NASA’s Jim Free noted the test flight begins “our Artemis program to go back to the moon.” The space agency’s new lunar program is named Artemis after Apollo’s twin sister in Greek mythology.
The 30-story Space Launch System rocket and attached Orion capsule are currently in the hangar at Kennedy Space Center, following repairs stemming from last month’s countdown test. Fuel leaks and other technical trouble cropped up during NASA’s repeated launch rehearsals at the pad.
NASA officials assured reporters Wednesday that the problems have been resolved and that testing is almost complete. But they cautioned the launch dates could slip, depending on the volatile Florida weather and issues that might arise before the rocket is supposed to return to the pad on Aug. 18.
“We’re going to be careful,” said Free, head of exploration systems development.
At 322 feet (98 meters), the rocket and Orion capsule are taller than the Statue of Liberty.
If Orion’s trip to the moon and back goes well, astronauts could climb aboard in 2023 for a lunar loop-around and actually land in 2025.
Astronauts last explored the moon in 1972. The first of the 12 moonwalkers, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, stepped onto the dusty gray surface on July 20, 1969, while Michael Collins orbited the moon.
The 92-year-old Aldrin, the sole survivor of the three, noted the anniversary in a tweet: “Neil, Michael & I were proud to represent America as we took those giant leaps for mankind. It was a moment which united the world and America’s finest hour.”
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — As of noon Monday, Ukrainian refugees are prohibited from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico at ports of entry, part of the United 4 Ukraine Program instituted by the White House.
The new policy is meant to cut down on the number of Ukrainian migrants seeking humanitarian visas along the border.
This new program, which took effect Monday, is supposed to streamline applications for Ukrainians coming to the United States offering them two-year humanitarian visas.
But it forces Ukrainian refugees to seek asylum in Mexico City or in Europe and not along the border at ports of entry like San Ysidro.
They must also have friends, family or a non-government agency willing to sponsor them in the U.S. for up to two years and they must be current on their vaccinations and pass background checks.
“We’re telling them they won’t be able to cross under existing rules,” said Olya Krasnykh, a volunteer greeting Ukrainians at the Tijuana airport.
Krasnykh stated they are telling migrants to go to Mexico City.
“It’s a very emotional time,” she said. “A lot of the families are hanging around trying to decide what they are going to do, some broke down and cried.”
Ukrainians are being given the option of staying temporarily in a Tijuana shelter that has housed thousands of migrants over the last three weeks, but now sits almost empty.
It will remain open until May 4 and those who stay there will receive help with transportation back to Mexico City, where another shelter awaits as they file asylum claims in that city.
“They are going to provide us with a hub with a kitchen, bathrooms and showers everything will be there, everything, so we’re really happy, thankful to the Mexican government,” said volunteer Vlad Fedoryshyn.
Last week, about 3,000 Ukrainians deemed by U.S. authorities to be particularly vulnerable were allowed to cross the border into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
After flying in from Europe, Mexico would issue Ukrainian migrants tourist visas.
The migrants would then travel to border cities, primarily Tijuana, before crossing the border.
But with the new rules, this route will no longer be available to Ukrainians.
The city of Tijuana’s migrant affairs office estimates at least 12,000 Ukrainian migrants have passed through Tijuana on their way to the United States since the war started in Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden has said the United States is willing to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
“We are proud to deliver on President Biden’s commitment to welcome 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russian aggression to the United States,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in a statement recently. “The Ukrainian people continue to suffer immense tragedy and loss as a result of Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on their country.” | https://cw33.com/news/border-report-news/new-rules-in-effect-for-ukrainians-trying-to-enter-u-s/ | 2022-04-26T16:02:42Z |
Dolly Parton now says she’d accept a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame if she’s chosen
By Scottie Andrew, CNN
The widely beloved, ever-humble Dolly Parton said in a new interview that she’d “accept gracefully” if inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, one month after she said she wanted to withdraw her nomination.
Speaking to NPR about her new book with James Patterson, “Run, Rose, Run,” Parton said that she’d “just say thanks and I’ll accept it because the fans vote” if selected to join the storied music institution. She previously said she hadn’t felt she’d “earned that right” to be inducted into the hall of fame.
Parton told NPR that when she said she wanted to “respectfully bow out” of the nomination process, she thought the hall of fame “was for the people in rock music.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has made an effort to induct artists whose work isn’t neatly defined as “rock,” including Jay-Z, Madonna and Johnny Cash, among many others.
“So I just felt like I would be taking away from someone that maybe deserved it, certainly more than me, because I never considered myself a rock artist,” she said in a Friday interview. “But obviously, there’s more to it than that.”
In her initial statement, Parton said she didn’t want “votes to be split because of [her]” and asked the hall of fame’s voters to reconsider her if she’s “ever worthy.”
But shortly after Parton requested to withdraw her name in March, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said it would keep Parton in the running. Her name had already appeared on the ballot sent to voters, the foundation said, alongside nominees including A Tribe Called Quest and Dionne Warwick.
“From its inception, Rock & Roll has had deep roots in Rhythm & Blues and Country music,” the foundation said in a statement in March. “It is not defined by any one genre, rather a sound that moves youth culture. Dolly Parton’s music impacted a generation of young fans and influenced countless artists that followed.
“We are in awe of Dolly’s brilliant talent and pioneering spirit and are proud to have nominated her for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” the foundation said.
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kreller Group, the globally recognized due diligence, trade compliance, and special investigations firm, today announced the appointment of Gregory R. Massa as Global Director for Engagement Operations for the company's Forensic Accounting practice.
Massa will join Harry ("Skip") Brandon and Mark Jenkins, to facilitate the strategic management of its specialized programs. Massa's introduction will further hone Kreller Forensics' calibrated offerings for a growing client base across a diverse and expanding field.
"We are very excited to add Greg's experience and qualifications to our team. His exemplary service in the public sector dealing with sensitive and international matters with the Federal Bureau of Investigation will allow us to further enhance our services to both our public and private sector clients," said Scott Shaffer, Managing Director at Kreller Group.
Massa's experience spans a 25-year career in intelligence, national security, and federal law enforcement within Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Defense (DOD).
Massa represented the F.B.I. at the highest levels across five Nordic countries, building partnerships, sharing intelligence and capacity building with 16 host nation law enforcement and intelligence services across northern Europe. He specialized in managing complex investigations and used risk assessment in decision making processes on how to leverage resources to gather actionable intelligence. He was responsible for ensuring compliance with Department of Justice regulations and led internal investigations. He led dozens of high-profile and complex criminal enterprise, financial crimes, national security, and cyber investigations.
He recently completed a three-year assignment as the FBI's Legal Attaché, the senior agent leading a team with responsibilities across the Nordics. Throughout his career, Massa represented the Bureau in more than 20 different countries in various assignments, including long term assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
His work in complex Criminal and National Security investigations and intelligence matters during this time established a pattern of excellence in navigating highly sensitive subject matter pertaining to a number of dynamic and growing fields, for which he earned (and maintains) Top Secret security clearance.
Massa's appointment comes at a pivotal time when US companies dealing with foreign investors are facing financial and transactional mandates in accordance with rapid-fire changes to international law. Leveraging his experience, Massa is uniquely positioned to join Kreller in proactively addressing global investigation.
After serving the U.S. government first in the Army and for the past 25 years in the F.B.I., Massa's interests grew to include the mechanism of global business operations — in his words, "how business gets accomplished, not just the result." Kreller's "long history of doing things the right way, with an emphasis on integrity" earned his attention and prompted his initial engagement.
Beyond this Massa's progressive and responsible vision regarding systemic compliance, organizational improvement, and responsive protocols in the wake of industry/environmental shifts aligns directly with Kreller's core mission to champion truth and transparency in trade worldwide.
The Kreller Forensics team is proud to welcome Massa as its latest member. Brandon and Jenkins expect Massa's career success, scope and caliber to add a robust competency-set to the premiere firm.
Mark Jenkins, Director of Forensic Investigations, says, "It's great to have Greg onboard to further enhance our investigative capabilities. Our existing and new clients will be better served with additional international and law enforcement skillsets", furthermore, Skip Brandon adds, "as a retired senior official of the FBI myself, I welcome Greg with open arms. He checks all the boxes and his extensive experience and rapid acceleration through the Bureau speaks for itself."
Kreller Forensics is supported by a team of open-source researchers, well-placed contacts and an international network of accomplished professionals in military, law enforcement, business and government. The firm employs proactive and reactive solutions, ranging from ABAC Program Consulting and relevant training; Fraud and Corruption Risk Assessment; FCPA & M&A Due Diligence Services; Financial Regulatory, Practical and Reputational Investigations; Specialty Investigations and Litigation for the ever-changing global landscape.
Kreller Forensics, Kreller Due Diligence, and Kreller Smith Brandon comprise Kreller's comprehensive portfolio of advanced financial and regulatory due diligence services, specialized investigations, fraud/corruption risk assessments, anti-corruption consulting services, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption audits of third parties and programs, and asset tracing and specialized investigations worldwide.
Kreller Group (Kreller Due Diligence) is a due diligence company that provides international due diligence investigations, corporate investigation services, FCPA services, M&A support, and risk management for multinational companies worldwide. Our dedication to quality and service, paired with the talent and knowledge of our investigators, separates us from the competition. Kreller's presence in over 200 jurisdictions allows us direct local access, which we combine with the strongest open-source researchers in the due diligence consulting industry. We are fully licensed, and engage efficiently, ethically and professionally to acquire the information our clients need. Whether it's with "Boots-on-the-Ground" investigations or web-based support, Kreller Group has been dedicated to performing the highest quality due diligence services for over 30 years.
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In January 2020, Kreller Companies acquired Smith Brandon International (SBI), now Kreller Smith Brandon (KSB). KSB is a boutique corporate investigations and risk consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. KSB offers a range of services, including high-level political analysis, global due diligence, risk avoidance, corporate investigations, financial investigations, political risk assessments, and business intelligence services
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princeton Identity (PI), a leading developer of iris and face biometric identity solutions, has released a whitepaper, "Biometrics in Commercial Real Estate: Putting Possibilities into Practice." This collaborative effort between co-authors Bobby Varma, CEO and Co-Founder of Princeton Identity, and Paul Benne, PSP, CPOI, President and Founder of Sentinel Consulting, illuminates the many ways in which biometric identity solutions can contribute to a premium experience for commercial tenants and their visitors. Benne's firm, which offers risk assessment, security master planning, technical and architectural security design, operations, and training, counts many of the nation's most prestigious and iconic commercial properties as clients.
The whitepaper addresses various topics of interest to real estate developers and management companies. They include: building public trust in the technology, best practices for implementation, choosing a suitable modality, prioritizing applications, and considerations for integration with various solutions, including access control, video surveillance, and visitor management. As employers struggle to make return-to-office policies more palatable to workers, they are seeking ways to create buildings that feel safer and more welcoming. Integrating biometrics with a number of security and operational applications allows stakeholders to deliver state-of-the-art security, efficiency, automation, and convenience.
"Forward-thinking members of the commercial real estate sector are envisioning ways to enhance the user experience, but are not aware of the many ways in which biometrics can help to achieve their goals. Paul and I hope that this whitepaper answers some of their questions, demystifies certain misconceptions, and plants some seeds regarding the possibilities the technology offers," said Bobby Varma, CEO of Princeton Identity.
Download the whitepaper at https://lp.princetonidentity.com/CREwhitepaper.
Princeton Identity offers the fastest, simplest, and most secure biometric security system on the market. Leading the revolution toward a more intuitive, efficient, and natural security experience that keeps people and businesses moving, Princeton Identity uses iris recognition, face recognition, and other biometric technology to enable businesses, governments, and global organizations to streamline identity management, resulting in improved safety and protection. Formerly a division of SRI International, Princeton Identity was established as an independent venture in August 2016. For more information, visit www.princetonidentity.com
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that Marvin R. Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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More delays for NASA’s moon rocket test, fueling stalled
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket is off until at least this weekend because of a pair of technical problems that kept stalling a fueling test.
Launch managers tried twice — once Sunday and again Monday — to load nearly 1 million gallons of fuel into the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket known as Space Launch System, or SLS. Balky fans at the launch pad thwarted the first effort, while a stuck valve halted the second attempt.
The countdown test is the last major milestone before the rocket’s long-awaited launch debut. The Orion crew capsule atop the rocket will be hurled to the moon in a passenger-less test flight, looping around but not landing before returning to Earth. NASA is targeting June, depending on how the demo goes.
“We didn’t get through everything we wanted, but certainly learned a great deal that we’ll take into our next attempt,” said NASA’s Jim Free, who’s in charge of exploration systems development.
Speaking Tuesday at the Space Foundation’s annual conference in Colorado Springs, Free said the launch team will wait until SpaceX launches four private passengers to the International Space Station before taking another crack at the fueling test. Liftoff is scheduled for Friday from Kennedy Space Center, barely a mile from the pad holding the SLS rocket.
The dress rehearsal began Friday and should have lasted just two days. A severe thunderstorm resulted in four lightning strikes at the pad Saturday, but officials did not believe that caused any of the technical problems.
After this first moonshot in NASA’s Artemis program, NASA will send a crew around the moon in 2024 and then attempt the first lunar landing by astronauts in 2025 or so. Astronauts last walked on the moon in 1972 during NASA’s Apollo program.
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New White House initiative provides Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests, which offer enhanced accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision, at no cost to Americans across the country.
FREDERICK, Md., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital diagnostics company Ellume, applauds the Biden administration's action to make its Ellume COVID-19 Home Test (ECHT) available at no cost to Americans who are blind or have low vision through covid.gov/tests. In support of the February 24, 2022, White House announcement on improving at-home test accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older adults, Ellume has worked with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) RADx initiative and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to ensure ECHT is accessible to users who are blind or have low vision.
Consumers who are blind or have low vision can order the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test free-of-charge by calling 1-800-232-0233 or online at https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible. Each order will include twelve rapid antigen tests and will ship free, while supplies last. More information regarding testing is available at covid.gov/tests.
"Ellume is incredibly proud to help make at-home COVID testing more accessible. For too long, Americans who are blind or have low vision have struggled to take advantage of this vital tool in the pandemic," said Dr. Sean Parsons, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ellume. "From the outset, we designed our test with consumers in mind, featuring audio step-by-step instructions and digitally generated results. In collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind, we are working to make our product the most accessible at-home test on the market. We support the White House program to make our digital tests readily available for the blind or low vision community."
"When we first assessed the Ellume test kit months ago we were surprised to find a high degree of accessibility despite a few notable barriers. We thank Ellume for its thoughtful design and for working with us to further improve the nonvisual access of their COVID tests. While there are more improvements needed in the government program, we can all be proud of the results from our COVID testing advocacy efforts that have successfully created changes in the program leading to the ability of blind Americans to receive twelve free tests per order," said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "By working together, we have forever enhanced the accessibility of at-home-testing products for blind Americans, and we are excited for our continued collaboration."
The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is the only available antigen test being provided through the free distribution program that is sufficiently accessible to users who are blind or have low vision, according to the NFB. The test and accompanying app offer a range of bespoke features that ensure a more user-friendly experience.
- The ECHT and app, coupled with a smartphone screen reader, enables users who are blind or have low vision to navigate the test by guiding them through each step of the testing process, minimizing human error and providing enhanced safety;
- Using Bluetooth® connectivity, the ECHT automatically generates a fully digital result displayed in words on a user's smartphone which can be read using screen reader functionality, without the need for visual test lines to be interpreted, or photos to be taken;
- Fully digital results can be easily shared with others such as healthcare providers, employers, or family;
- Additional healthcare information and a direct link to customer support are provided to the user after testing is complete, to further support their testing experience;
- ECHT components are larger and free-standing, without the need to be housed in the carton or packaging when performing the test;
- User-designed components make handling components more manageable, and Ellume's patented Dropper system makes combining the sample and Processing Fluid easy-to-use, and
- Ellume's patented swab provides confidence in swab depth for adults and children, enhancing the likelihood of sufficient sample collection.
Ellume updated all online labeling to be fully compatible with screen reader functionality, utilizing Adobe Accessibility tools, the industry leader in developing online functions for the people who are blind or have low vision. Ellume reviewed these updates in collaboration with the NFB to ensure the documents not only pass the testing process with Adobe but are functional for real-world usage.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1, one in four adults in the United States has a disability, with 4.6% of these individuals experiencing vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses. Ellume's 215,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland will serve the home test needs of this population, while continuing to accelerate innovation in developing solutions for future public health needs.
The development and supply of Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests has been funded in part by the NIH RADx initiative with US federal funds from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. 75N92020C00034 and the Department of Defense, under Contract No. W911NF2190003.
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In the USA, this product has not been FDA cleared or approved; but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens; and, the emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.
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Grizzly sow and yearling euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) - On Saturday, Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and a yearling male after they had become food-conditioned and increasingly sought out human food sources.
The sow and yearling began frequenting residential neighborhoods where they became habituated to human food sources after receiving multiple food rewards from porches, unsecured garbage cans and vehicles.
The sow grizzly was originally captured and relocated in 2020 following multiple food related conflicts. Subsequently, in 2021 the sow and cub were involved in multiple conflicts where food rewards were obtained. This spring, the pair displayed similar behavior. Due to the pair’s dependence on human food and habituation to residential areas, officials say they were captured and euthanized in the interest of human safety on May 21.
Because Island Park is home to both grizzly and black bears, residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to store all residential garbage containers inside a garage or locked shed. Garbage containers should only be put out the morning of pick-up, not the night before.
Bears are extremely adaptable and can learn very quickly to associate people with food. The presence of unsecured food sources of human origin such as residential garbage, bird seed, dog food, beehives, domestic poultry, or fruit trees have long been documented as sources of human-bear conflicts. Food-conditioned bears can rapidly lose their fear of humans, resulting in bears approaching people and ultimately putting the lives of both humans and bears at risk.
Grizzly bears in Idaho are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act and management actions are therefore done in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/05/23/grizzly-sow-and-yearling-euthanized-in-island-park-after-becoming-food-conditioned/ | 2022-05-23T18:25:38Z |
Fortune 1000 Company Aims to Streamline Sales and Internal Workflows with Innovative Commerce Logic Engine
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logik.io, creators of Commerce Logic Engine technology powering configuration for e-commerce and CPQ experiences, today announced their solutions for CPQ and e-commerce have gone live for customer Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading enterprise technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world.
Keysight chose Logik.io to help Keysight customers find and configure the right technology solutions that fit their needs more easily by using Logik.io's Commerce Logic Engine (CLE). Starting in May of 2022, Logik.io's CLE has rolled out initial use cases to power a fast, high-performing quoting configuration experience for Keysight's sales teams and provided self-service configuration and quoting for its end customers via e-commerce. Keysight plans to roll out the software to all end users by 2023.
An innovative tech company committed to delivering an advanced e-commerce experience, Keysight was looking for a tool to bring their CPQ and commerce technology to the next level to make their sophisticated test and measurement products easier for customers to configure and buy online in a direct-to-buyer method. Keysight also expects to streamline configuring and quoting to improve its sales team's productivity.
"We want to be the best at understanding what customers are trying to achieve, and translating those needs into the products, services, and software we have to enable those solutions. To accomplish this requires continuous value improvement within our systems, and Logik.io is going to be a big part of that," said Balganesh Krishnamurthy, Senior Director of Global Applications and Transformation at Keysight Technologies.
Keysight indicated the company's primary goal with Logik.io was to implement a configuration solution with greater speed and performance to drive continuous value improvement for their customers. The company also sought a solution that would require minimal customization and maintenance— one that provided streamlined operations and increased agility in delivering solutions to customers. After fully implementing Logik.io's CLE, Keysight anticipates improved responsiveness to customer requirements by up to 40% and reduced maintenance time by as much as 80%.
Logik.io's advanced solving engine will enable Keysight to significantly improve the performance of the configuration experience for products currently selling online, creating a best-in-class buying experience for their customers. Logik.io CLE's headless framework offers Keysight the flexibility to deliver optimum custom layouts and experiences on its site. As a result, the company can tailor changes to match its customers' buying preferences. Additionally, Logik.io will enable Keysight to continue expanding its e-commerce business.
"Keysight is a prime example of why we developed the Commerce Logic Engine," according to Logik.io co-founder and CEO Chris Shutts. "By reducing maintenance and costs on CPQ and commerce configuration, Keysight's world-class operations, IT, and sales teams can scale faster and use their time to be more strategic."
For more information, visit keysight.com or logik.io.
ABOUT LOGIK.IO
Logik.io's Commerce Logic Engine helps businesses sell more effectively through their direct sales teams and digital commerce channels by consumerizing the way they sell their products with guided, flexible, and intuitive selling experiences for CPQ and eCommerce. Logik.io's headless engine governs the logic, rules, and recommendations that direct how products can and should be configured and sold, making even the most sophisticated products simple to sell, allowing teams to sell more, sell faster, and maintain less.
Logik.io was founded by a proven team with decades of experience in the sales technology space and is backed by High Alpha and Salesforce Ventures. Learn more at logik.io.
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LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author, speaker and passive income expert Brian Page shares what it takes for anyone, regardless of position or industry, to work less, earn more, and live free in his latest book, "Don't Start a Side Hustle!" Slated to release on Oct. 18, 2022 via HarperCollins Leadership, the highly anticipated title is currently available for preorder here and includes a free eBook download, introduction, and first two chapters of the book.
In "Don't Start a Side Hustle!," Page helps readers navigate their journey to becoming a "Passivepreneur" – a new wave of entrepreneurs who are able to create "passive" income revenue streams without having to take on multiple side jobs.
"Don't trade your 40-hour workweek for an 80-hour a week side hustle," says Page. "The promise of entrepreneurship is to create a lifestyle of freedom - but the pursuit often leads to a time bankrupt life. If you're an overworked employee who's done with the 9-to-5, a serial entrepreneur who has yet to realize the American dream, or a burned outside hustle owner who's tired of the grind, this book was written for you!"
Page realized early on that a "J-O-B" was something he didn't want. He knew he wanted to work hard, but he also wanted to work for himself. He made it his mission to figure out a way to make money while living the life he wanted to live. Over the last 20 years, Page has worked with such heavyweights as Grant Cardone, Tai Lopez, and Kevin Harington, and is best known as the creator of the BNB Formula, the world's #1 bestselling Airbnb™ coaching program with over 25,000 students in 47 countries. Having built an empire of passive income that allows him the freedom that most people crave, Page is dedicated to sharing the secrets to his success so others can follow in his footsteps.
In his upcoming title, Page provides context on why it's possible to own your own time and walks readers through the process of how to pivot out of a traditional job, be prepared to make the change, create a plan for yourself and make it happen. Page guides readers step-by-step through 38 bitesize chapters teaching them how to ditch the rat race, and enjoy the "Passivepreneur" lifestyle. In "Don't Start a Side Hustle," you will learn how to:
- Trade working your ass off in exchange for hard-working assets.
- Create cash flow from products, services, and properties you don't own.
- Become an "income producer" instead of an "income earner."
- Live a lifestyle of freedom by building a passive income empire.
- Follow in Page's footsteps as he quit his job and earned a 7 figure automated income - in just 47 days.
Page has been unemployable for years. While traveling the world and spending tons of time with his family, he's been building stream after stream of passive income, allowing him to own every moment of his life. Even through the 2008 market crisis and COVID-19, he has been able to build his passive income empire by creating, controlling, and owning assets that do the work for him.
Says Page, "My number one goal is for you to have a life where you have more time. More money. And most importantly, freedom."
About Brian Page
Brian Page is an author and speaker focused on passive income creation. He has worked with such heavyweights as Grant Cardone, Tai Lopez, Dean Graziosi, and Kevin Harington from Shark Tank and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Inc., MSNBC, and Forbes. Page is best known as the creator of the BNB Formula, the world's #1 bestselling Airbnb™ coaching program with over 25,000 students in 47 countries. He is the host of the Digital Titans Podcast and the star of the reality show House Hackers. His current Passive Income Vehicles™ include digital products, short-term rentals, online coaching, affiliate offers, commercial real estate, mortgage notes, dividend stocks, and cryptocurrency staking, to name a few. Learn more at https://brian.page/ or by searching @bpagester on any of the socials.
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- Tarkus Pharma Lab, the first pharmaceutical laboratory located in a Free Trade Zone in Colombia, has become a global industry benchmark, developing raw materials and final products derived from medical cannabis with the highest quality, and exporting to various regions of the world.
- The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos) INVIMA in Colombia has certified this laboratory in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to produce phyto-therapeutic products for free use.
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarkus Pharma Lab, the first pharmaceutical laboratory of medicinal Cannabis located in Colombia's free trade zone in Bogotá, was certified by INVIMA (the entity responsible for controlling and verifying that products comply with sanitary requirements for importation and distribution), with the endorsement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), allowing the manufacture of phyto-therapeutic products derived from Cannabis for free use and with export potential.
Currently, the company has cannabis-derived raw materials, standardized mixtures and magister formulas. By obtaining the certification, the laboratory is authorized to produce finished phyto-therapeutic products (ingestible products for medicinal purposes from natural origin).
"To achieve this important step, we have the required investment and a team of experts in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, we will place our products in pharmacies and department stores, facilitating access to thousands of people with chronic pathologies, so that they can enjoy the benefits offered by cannabis-based products," said Alejandro Venegas, CEO of Tarkus Pharma Lab.
Although the export of raw material does not require INVIMA certification, it is a requirement for the commercialization of the final labeled product that reaches consumers. For Tarkus, having the support of regulatory entities is a commitment to its customers, represented in quality assurance of raw materials and final products, as well as a seal of confidence for users.
Tarkus is looking for a local partner to enter the US market with high quality products with best in market prices.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, more than two-thirds of U.S. states have legalized medical cannabis. In addition, experts claim that the cannabis market in California will increase to USD $7.700 million by this year.
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NEW YORK Energy , July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 2, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Energy Transfer LP issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Initial strategy of vaccinating only known monkeypox contacts was ‘doomed to failure’ in the US, experts say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
There is growing concern that the United States may have lost its chance to contain the monkeypox virus, as the nation has been slow to vaccinate those most at risk on a broader scale.
“I think we’re going to have to live with it until they vaccinate every high-risk person,” Dr. Robert Murphy, executive director of the Havey Institute for Global Health at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said this week.
Vaccinating against monkeypox has been a part of the Biden administration’s response to the global outbreak since the nation identified its first case of the disease in May, but supplies have been limited, even as demand for protection from the virus surges.
At first, officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccines for monkeypox were being released from the Strategic National Stockpile and offered to the “high-risk” contacts of monkeypox patients, as well as the health-care workers treating them.
Vaccinating someone already exposed to monkeypox to help prevent illness is called post-exposure prophylaxis or a ring vaccination strategy. Vaccinating a patient’s close circle of contacts is like vaccinating a “ring” around them.
This approach has been used in response to sexually transmitted infections and prior monkeypox outbreaks.
“We can have a really effective strategy of containment and elimination by identifying all the cases and then providing the cases with treatment and the close contacts of those cases with post-exposure prophylaxis,” said a federal health adviser who requested anonymity because they’re not a government employee and don’t speak for any federal agency.
“We know that this works,” the adviser said. “We have data from other outbreaks to say that it is effective. And so in the beginning, when cases were low — in the tens, the dozens of cases — we were able to effectively work with jurisdictions to identify those cases and, through consultation, figure out how many doses of vaccines would they need to vaccinate as many contacts as they think existed.”
But toward late June, the monkeypox outbreak had spread.
The CDC’s initial strategy “was just doomed to failure,” Murphy said, referencing how a “ring” strategy requires swift and robust outreach to all known contacts of a monkeypox patient — which was becoming increasingly difficult to do as cases were growing, and in more places.
“A ring vaccination strategy was never going to work, frankly,” Murphy said. “I mean, look how fast this virus has spread.”
Federal health officials expanded vaccination efforts to focus on the broader community of men who have sex with men, the demographic that makes up most US monkeypox cases.
“We recognized that a traditional post-exposure prophylaxis strategy was no longer the best strategy for that current moment of the outbreak — and so we shifted, along with the nation,” the federal health adviser said.
After initial orders for 72,000 vaccines, 300,000 additional doses were made available. Another nearly 800,000 doses were OK’d this week, and will be available in the coming weeks. But the CDC estimates 1.5 million people are eligible for the two-dose vaccine.
The CDC’s strategy still directs shots toward people who might have had a monkeypox exposure — not preventing cases among those who might be exposed in the future.
As of Friday, the US has tallied nearly 5,200 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases. With limited supply and growing awareness of the virus and its painful effects, vaccination appointments are still going fast.
Limitations of the ring strategy
Even though the US response to the monkeypox outbreak has evolved, there are clear reasons why federal health officials would immediately consider a ring vaccination strategy early on.
“That’s the way that we eradicated smallpox from the planet, and it was the way that prior monkeypox outbreaks have been controlled,” said Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
But Adalja and many other public health experts argue that a broader vaccination response against monkeypox should have been implemented from the beginning, as the ring strategy comes with a limitation: It hinges on robust contact tracing.
“Because of the unique characteristics of this outbreak — the fact that it’s spreading mostly amongst men who have sex with men and has been kind of exploiting anonymous sex parties, raves and the like — it became quickly clear that contact tracing was going to miss a lot of contacts, especially if individual case patients didn’t even know the names of their contacts,” Adalja said.
“It’s not that we don’t have the contact tracers. It’s that the individuals don’t know their contacts,” he said. “The contact trace data was not complete enough to be able to rely solely on ring vaccination.”
For ring vaccination to work, “there has to be enough vaccine, those in the ring need to be identified and vaccinated, and this has to be done quickly,” Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, wrote in an email to CNN.
“Because many contacts of cases were from anonymous encounters, this makes ring vaccination much more challenging,” he wrote. “And because monkeypox is spread by intimate contact, identifying those who were close to the patients is much harder than for smallpox, both because of the sensitivity of this information, and because some of the contacts may have been anonymous.”
CDC spokesperson Kristen Nordlund told CNN that “ring vaccination can only be effective if all contacts of a case are identified and vaccinated.”
“As the outbreak went on, it became clear that some of the cases were having anonymous close encounters, which fueled transmission. CDC then expanded our vaccination strategy,” she wrote in an email.
The federal health adviser said this is not unique to monkeypox.
“Ring vaccination requires identification of cases and identification of contacts, and that is challenging no matter what disease it is. It’s challenging for Covid; it’s challenging for HIV; it’s challenging for syphilis,” the adviser said. “And so just because it’s challenging doesn’t mean we didn’t want to pursue this strategy.”
‘We went against CDC’
Some local health officials saw the writing on the wall early in the outbreak and never implemented a ring vaccination of just close contacts. Instead, vaccines have been offered to a broader group of higher-risk people from the beginning.
In the nation’s capital, the DC Department of Health has been closely tracking the spread of monkeypox virus since the spring, watching anxiously as cases emerged in regions of the world where the virus typically is not seen.
When the first US case was reported in Massachusetts, DC health officials organized a team that was trained in identifying monkeypox and how it spreads. Around that time, the city also ordered vaccines.
“I was one of the first to order vaccines from CDC, before we had a case,” said Anil Mangla, state epidemiologist for the DC Department of Health. The first potential monkeypox case in DC was reported in early June.
After DC’s vaccine order arrived, shots were offered in late June in two rings. Ring one included the close contacts of cases identified by the epidemiology team. Ring two included any adult resident who was gay or bisexual with multiple anonymous partners in the previous two weeks or who was a transgender woman or nonbinary who has sex with men or sex workers or staff at establishments where sexual activity occurs.
Among the close contacts, “we actually have vaccinated 246 people in that first ring,” Mangla said Wednesday. “When I broaden that net, we have vaccinated — as of last night — 6,628.”
He added that if DC just focused on vaccinating the close contacts in ring one, those thousands of people who voluntarily got immunized in ring two would have received the vaccine much later during the outbreak.
“We went against CDC,” Mangla said of the district’s broad two-ring vaccination approach, adding that the CDC is now working on projects with the DC Department of Health to better understand this outbreak response model.
However, the monkeypox vaccine supply has not met the growing demand in DC — or in most regions across the country.
“It’s very clear with the spread of this that there now has to be a balance between vaccines available for those who clearly have been exposed, as well as those at risk,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on CNN this week. “What you want to do is a balance between vaccinating those who clearly have had an exposure, but go well beyond that.”
The public health community “is recognizing the tension between our desires and limited supply,” the federal health adviser said.
With limited supply, cities prioritize first doses
On Monday, the DC Department of Health announced that due to the “very limited” supply of vaccines, only first doses will be provided to high-risk residents, even though Jynneos is a two-dose vaccine. Second doses will be provided at a later time.
“This decision is based on the available scientific evidence, the acceleration of the outbreak, the demand for vaccine from the high number of eligible people, and extreme shortages of the JYNNEOS Monkeypox vaccine nationally,” the announcement said. “DC Health is confident that additional vaccine doses will be available when needed for those who have received their first dose.”
In New York City, which also expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine to any adult in a high-risk group, first doses have been prioritized.
“New York City is the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. and yet does not have sufficient vaccine supply,” the city announced in mid-July. “Given the rapid increase in cases, the Health Department has decided that providing first doses to offer protection to more at-risk New Yorkers is the best strategy until we receive adequate vaccine supply. This single dose strategy is consistent with the monkeypox vaccine distribution strategy taken in the UK and Canada.”
Chicago also is prioritizing first doses of vaccine.
The city announced that it is prioritizing doses for all known close contacts of monkeypox cases as part of a ring strategy, while offering vaccine to those who are gay, bisexual or trans men who have sex men and have had sexual contact with multiple partners, in a social or sexual venue or by giving or receiving money in exchange for sex.
These vaccines are being offered through doctors’ offices and clinics as well as pop-up events at venues, such as bathhouses and Pride events, according to the city’s announcement.
“The goal is address equity along with maximizing doses administered,” Massimo Pacilli, the Chicago Public Health Department’s deputy commissioner of disease control, wrote in an email.
Meanwhile, in a state that does not have many monkeypox cases or vaccines, the Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Thursday that it will launch a program to administer doses of vaccine starting Monday to any adult resident who is gay, bisexual, a man who has sex with men, transgender, gender nonconforming, or gender nonbinary and has had multiple or anonymous sex partners in the past 14 days. Connecticut has 28 probable or confirmed monkeypox cases.
“This is a national model that has been developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and it is consistent with our neighboring jurisdictions,” Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said. “DPH is partnering with 15 community-based clinics to expand the availability and efficient delivery of the vaccine to those who need it the most.”
A ‘rapidly closing’ window
Still, questions remain around where the nation’s fight against monkeypox is heading.
“It’s not clear that monkeypox can be contained at this point, but it’s certainly worth trying,” said Frieden, the former CDC director.
Federal health officials remain optimistic that the nation can end the outbreak.
“To the question, can we not only stay ahead of this virus but end this outbreak? Absolutely,” Becerra said Thursday.
“We believe that we have done everything we can at the federal level to work with our state and local partners and communities affected to make sure we can stay ahead of this and end this outbreak, but everybody’s got to take the oar and row. Everybody’s got to do their part.”
Lawrence Gostin, faculty director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, said “the window for containing monkeypox is rapidly closing.”
“I do think it’s still possible to contain, but it’s also equally possible that this may become endemic in the United States,” he said.
Endemic means a disease has a constant presence in a population but is not affecting an alarmingly large number of people, as typically seen in a pandemic. As part of the current outbreak, the United States now has the highest case count of monkeypox among nonendemic countries.
To contain the monkeypox virus, Gostin called for the United States to declare a national public health emergency, raise awareness about the virus in non-stigmatizing ways and, of course, make more vaccine doses available.
The World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern last week. On the national level, HHS has yet to make such a determination.
“We continue to monitor the response throughout the country on monkeypox,” Becerra said Thursday. “We will weigh the decision on declaring a public health emergency based on the response we’re seeing throughout the country.”
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- Advario is a carve-out of the German company Oiltanking, which specializes in designing, building, and operating storage and logistic infrastructure for petrochemicals, gases, and new energies.
- The total investment in the announced terminal will be approximately US$400 million.
- The project will generate approximately 2,000 jobs during construction in the state of Veracruz.
MEXICO CITY, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem Idesa (BI) announces the signing of an investment agreement with Advario for a joint 50% stake in the construction and operation of an ethane import terminal in Mexico, called "Puerto Mexico Chemical Terminal" (Terminal Química Puerto México or TQPM, in Spanish).
The project's total investment will be approximately US$400 million, construction should begin in July 2022, and it is planned to be completed by the end of 2024. The Terminal will be developed in the municipalities of Coatzacoalcos and Nanchital, in the state of Veracruz. The 10-hectare site is in the northern part of the Pajaritos lagoon and will be connected to Braskem Idesa's complex via an 11-kilometer pipeline. A new jetty will also be built in the Pajaritos lagoon with an exclusive area for operations with cryogenic ethane This important infrastructure project will be part of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, one of the Mexican government's main development initiatives.
Advario, a recent carve-out from Oiltanking, is a Dutch company specialized in designing, building, financing, and operating storage and logistic infrastructure for bulk liquid products, including cryogenic gases. Its history and experience span over 50 years. Advario's portfolio comprises world-scale storage terminals located strategically in key hubs across the globe. Advario focuses on the individual needs of its customers and provides custom-made infrastructure for each project, thereby always with a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment, sustainability, and reliability of services when operating its facilities.
"This partnership allows Braskem Idesa to work with one of the most distinguished companies in the sector, adding technology, experience, and recognized safety excellence to TQPM's operations. We are delighted with the announcement of this joint venture," commented Stefan Lepecki, CEO of Braskem Idesa.
Bas Verkooijen, CEO of Advario, commented regarding the partnership with BI that "Advario is proud to partner with Braskem Idesa on this project. The development of the Puerto Mexico Chemical Terminal is another important example of Advario's commitment to partnering with leaders in the industry and focusing on growth opportunities within chemicals, gases, and new energies. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration and to bringing our depth of expertise to this exciting project."
Braskem Idesa highlights that Advario will add value and bring extensive experience to ensure the success of this world-class project. The ethane import terminal will be a major infrastructure for cryogenic ethane to be supplied to Mexico and will provide the additional raw material that Braskem Idesa needs to operate at full capacity, thereby increasing the availability of this hydrocarbon and the competitiveness of the entire Mexican petrochemical and plastics industry.
The TQPM is a greenfield project, as it will be constructed entirely in an area without existing infrastructure. The project will positively impact the city of Coatzacoalcos and Nanchital in terms of job creation, contracting local suppliers of goods and services, and creating new logistics infrastructure for the region and the state of Veracruz. The Terminal is expected to generate approximately 2,000 jobs during construction, and the increased availability of ethane will also support other important production chains in the country's petrochemical industry.
About Braskem Idesa S. A. P. I:
Founded in 2010, Braskem Idesa is a Mexican company formed from the partnership of Braskem (Brazil), the largest petrochemical company on the continent producing thermoplastics, and Grupo Idesa, a leading Mexican petrochemical company. Together, they developed a petrochemical complex to produce ethylene and high- and low-density polyethylene in the municipality of Nanchital, Veracruz in Mexico. The facility, which began operating in 2016, produces one million fifty thousand tons per year of ethylene and polyethylene.
About Advario:
Founded in 2022, Advario is a carve out from Oiltanking, which was founded in 1972 as a subsidiary of Marquard Und Bahls. Advario is a leading storage and logistic service provider globally with its headquarters based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Advario brings 50 years of expertise and experience on designing, building and operating storage and logistic infrastructure for petroleum products, chemicals, gases, and new energies across all continents.
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THC and CBD exposure in womb linked to childhood obesity, higher blood sugar, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Pregnant women who were exposed to cannabis products that contained THC and CBD were more likely to have children with increased fat mass and blood sugar levels at age 5, a new pilot study found.
“There’s this misconception that cannabis is safe,” said study author Brianna Moore, an assistant professor at the Colorado School of Public Health in Aurora, Colorado.
“So some women may use it in pregnancy, thinking that it’s a safe alternative to other medicines, even prescribed medications,” Moore said. “Yet studies show connections between marijuana use during pregnancy and low-birth weight in babies and behavioral problems later in childhood, and there may be links to glucose and weight issues as well.”
Use of cannabis by pregnant women has been growing in the United States and other countries such as Canada in recent decades. A 2019 analysis of over 450,000 American women by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found cannabis use in pregnancy more than doubled between 2002 and 2017.
Past studies have shown the use of cannabis during pregnancy is linked to abnormal neurological development, autism and hyperactivity, attention issues, and other cognitive and behavioral issues in children, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dangers of CBD
Expectant mothers in the study were recruited in Colorado through Healthy Start, a national program designed to improve health outcomes before, during and after pregnancy.
Of the 103 women who were tested during pregnancy, 15% had detectable levels of various cannabinoids in their urine, including THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a chemical in the marijuana plant that has psychoactive properties, creating a “high.”
“What’s interesting, too, is that we measured this at midpregnancy,” Moore said. “These women very much knew they were pregnant, and they were past that first trimester where cannabis is often used for morning sickness.”
Levels of CBD (cannabidiol) were also found. The chemical CBD is marketed over the counter and online as being “nonpsychoactive” and a safe option for anxiety, depression, sleep, pain, nausea and more. Many CBD products are made from industrial hemp, a type of cannabis plant that has little THC.
However, CBD can be derived from “either marijuana or hemp,” according to the US Food and Drug Administration. There is currently not a lot of regulation, so CBD products may contain unknown levels of THC, as well as “pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria and fungus,” the agency said.
Known risks of CBD to humans include liver damage, “excessive sleepiness and harmful interactions with other drugs,” the agency said. And while there’s not much research on the impact of CBD on pregnancy or breastfeeding, “based on what we do know, there is significant cause for concern,” the FDA warned.
“FDA wants you to know there may be serious risks to using cannabis products, including those containing CBD, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding,” the agency said.
Low birth weight
The new study, recently published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, found expectant mothers who tested positive for cannabis were more likely to have babies with low birth weight, Moore said.
Being underweight at birth can put babies in danger of what is called postnatal catch-up growth, in which they grow “really fast to compensate,” Moore said.
“They’ll grow so fast they may overcompensate, which actually puts them at risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes later in life,” she said. “That’s why our study was designed to go back when the children were older to see how they fared.”
At age 5, the children in the study were measured for fat and lean mass and were given a fasting glucose test to determine their blood sugar levels.
Children of mothers who had marijuana in their urine had “moderately higher” levels of fat on their bodies and weighed more than children who were not exposed to cannabis, Moore said. They also had higher blood sugar levels.
“The concern is that relative to their body size, they have more fat mass, which over the long term could put them at risk for metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and other conditions later in life,” she said.
Based on all that is known, “women should refrain from using when they’re pregnant or breastfeeding,” Moore said. “And if no one’s told them marijuana isn’t actually safe to use in pregnancy, that messaging really needs to get out there. “
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Cloud-Based Solution Provider's Deal Pipeline Management App Meets Industry Demand For All-In-One Platform That Tracks, Manages M&A Activity
CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Practifi, a performance optimization platform for the wealth management industry, today announced the rollout of its latest application for business development ("BD app"). The new application, designed to address an industry need for managing multiple growth activities while tracking pipeline performance, features tools for comprehensive life cycle management through mergers and acquisitions, using the power of Practifi's award-winning platform.
Adrian Johnstone, President and Co-founder of Practifi, said, "The frenetic pace of M&A activity in the wealth management industry makes it important for RIAs, broker-dealers and network firms to manage their pipeline capably. After carefully listening to our clients, we created a new business development app so key decision-makers and their teams no longer have to rely on inefficient tools, such as CRMs that are not industry-specific, to operate with excellence and scale. For firms seeking to increase the efficiency of the acquisition process, our BD app will provide the best return on their investment."
The newly developed app makes it easy to manage the full acquisition life cycle within a single, unified platform. From deal prospecting and pipeline management to onboarding and integrating new firms and advisors, the Business Development app provides an end-to-end transition management experience for RIAs, IBDs and networks that are actively acquiring.
Ensuring a smooth and repeatable transition process, the BD app's comprehensive acquisition lifecycle ensures all deals progress through the same stages. Whether the firm or advisor is in consideration, contention, due diligence, onboarding or acquired, each acquisition target receives a standardized and consistent experience.
Tom Westhoff, Vice President of Sales at Practifi, concluded, "We've captured the best of Practifi's core capabilities and brought them into the M&A space, making it effortless for fast-growing firms to qualify and quantify the deals in their pipelines while managing back-office activity with flawless precision. From the first step of a transaction to successful acquisition, firms seeking to be the buyer of choice in the M&A market understand that they need to be seen as capable of seamless full integration. Our new app places wealth management's acquisition activity at the center of everything and will reap dividends for firms on the hunt for the best solution available."
Practifi is the performance optimization platform purpose-built for the wealth management industry. Practifi empowers teams to automate workflows, create rich client records, and access advanced analytics in a unified experience. With comprehensive APIs, a range of specialist wealth industry integrations, and an ecosystem of hundreds of integrated apps, our platform centralizes data and gives greater visibility across organizations. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Sydney, Australia, Practifi enables organizations across the globe to deepen loyalty with their clients and pioneer the future of wealth management. To learn more, visit practifi.com.
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Live, artistic car wrap at Evergy Plaza kicks off Mulvane Art Fair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - To kick off the Mulvane Art Fair, which begins Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at the Washburn University Campus, an artist displayed a live, artistic wrapping of the all electric BMW i4 at Evergy Plaza.
Artist Jenny Meyer-McCall wrapped the BMW in a neutral vinyl wrap for the public to watch the process. It is staged in partnership with Aristocrat Motors of Topeka to promote the Art Fair and the Mulvane Art Museum’s annual Fundraiser.
Meyer-McCall attended Kansas State University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree and studied painting. According to Meyer-McCall, BMW has a history of artistic cars.
“BMW has a rich history of having Art Cars created by Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, I am nowhere near them, but I have some pretty big shoes to fill,” replied Meyer-McCall. “But it is definitely in BMW’s history and it’s a really exciting thing to get to work on.”
Meyer-McCall also expressed lots of excitement for creating a sustainable friendly masterpiece to match the all-electric vehicle.
“I’m really excited it’s all-electric,” Meyer-McCall said. “I really like to paint floral abstracts, so I am trying to convey that here on the surface because it is all-electric, I want to bring in the sustainable aspect of it. Since going electric is a sustainable future for us. I am trying to bring in natural plants that are native to our area and I paint that a lot on my canvases, but in this case, I want to put it here on the car to show that natural and made of plants are our sustainable future as well.”
In an interview with 13 NEWS, she described the Art Fair as “A Special Gem in Town.”
”This [Art Fair] has by far, hands-down, the nicest volunteers,” said Meyer-McCall. “I say that and encourage my other art fair friends around the nation to come and participate because everyone here is so wonderful. They have such a great patron’s program, and there are things for kids to do, there is art for everybody.”
The BM will be on display on June 4 & June 5, along with two additional BMW cars. The Art Fair is said to feature 80 artists across the region, state, and country.
To get tickets to the Fair or to learn more information just go to the Mulvane Art Museum’s website.
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Landslides and floods kill at least 30 in northeast Brazil
By DÉBORA ÁLVARES
Associated Press
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least 28 people in the state of Pernambuco in northeast Brazil on Saturday. Authorities say that in Alagoas, another state in the region, two people died when they were swept away in river flooding on Friday. More than 760 people have been forced to leave their homes because of the flooding in Pernambuco, civil defense officials said on Twitter. The executive secretary of the civil defense agency in Pernambuco, Lt. Col. Leonardo Rodrigues, said in a video posted on Instagram that about 32,000 families live in areas at risk of landslides or flooding in the state. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/28/landslides-and-floods-kill-at-least-30-in-northeast-brazil/ | 2022-05-28T20:30:26Z |
NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Axsome between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smiths Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to notify affected customers of a potential issue with specific Level 1® H-2 Pressure Chambers used with the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warmers.
In 2015, Smiths Medical implemented a design change to widen the hinge/latch assembly on the Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chambers used with the Level 1 Fast Flow Fluid Warmers (Models H-1025 or H-1200) or added it to the H-1000 model. The company has become aware that Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chambers with the wider hinge/latch assembly can potentially impact the pressure exerted onto the IV fluid bag while contained within the pressure chamber, which may result in decreased flow rate, stopped flow, or residual fluid left within the IV bag.
Affected product was distributed in the United States between December 19, 2016, and March 10, 2022. However, all Level 1 H-2 Pressure Chamber devices have the potential to be affected by this issue, because some devices may have received a hinge/latch replacement during that timeframe. Level 1 H-2 Pressure chambers with the wide hinge/latch assembly are more susceptible to this issue in the following scenarios:
- kinked tubing on the disposable administration sets
- use of the lowest flow rate disposables (DI-50, D-70, or DI-70) when delivering viscous fluids such as chilled blood from 300 mL or smaller IV bags
Decreased flow rate, stopped flow, or residual fluid left within the IV bag could result in under-delivery or delay of therapy, leading to potential inadvertent hypothermia, hypovolemia, and/or hypotension which may lead to serious injury and death.
Smiths Medical has sent all affected customers and distributors a letter outlining the risk and providing specific steps to determine whether their devices are affected or not and what steps to follow if they have affected product in service. A copy of that letter can be found here.
For further inquiries, please contact Smith Medical using the information provided below.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this action.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
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Bill introduced to provide tax relief to Kansas car dealerships
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Roger Marshall has helped to introduce legislation to help provide tax relief to car dealerships in Kansas as supply chain issues persist.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) says on Friday, May 6, he joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to introduce the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act.
Sen. Marshall said the bipartisan legislation would provide tax relief to auto dealers who have experienced inventory struggles due to the global supply chain issues.
“The COVID pandemic and supply chain failures of this Administration have left many Kansas auto dealers unable to put cars on their lots. For many, the resulting tax bill will be crippling and may result in bankruptcy or reduction of employment,” Marshall said. “Through no fault of their own, businesses, their employees, and the communities they serve are going to suffer unless we take action. The Supply Chain Disruption Relief Act would give auto dealers temporary relief on their tax burden as we work through the ongoing supply chain crisis.”
Marshall noted that auto dealerships often use the first-in-first-out inventory method, which can result in a large tax bill for those who do not maintain a minimum level of inventory by the end of the year.
The Senator said the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act would provide a statutory decision that requirements for a qualified liquidation under Section 473 have been satisfied for new motor vehicle dealers that have had a reduction of new vehicles held in LIFO inventory.
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Congress examines fraud in pandemic aid for small businesses
(AP) - A congressional panel Tuesday will examine payouts under a federal coronavirus pandemic aid program intended to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 outbreak amid revelations that as much as 20% of the money may have been awarded to fraudsters.
The problems in the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration, included a finding by congressional investigators that some 1.6 million applications for the loans may have been approved without being evaluated.
Separately, the SBA’s Office of the Inspector General estimated that at least $80 billion distributed from the $400 billion program could have been fraudulent, much of it in scams using stolen identities.
The program is expected to be at the center of a congressional subcommittee hearing that also will tackle broader fraud concerns with the flood of pandemic aid from multiple federal government programs for states, local governments, businesses and the unemployed.
The $5 trillion in total aid, delivered in a series of bills signed by presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have come with numerous complications.
Fraud overwhelmed enhanced unemployment insurance programs funded by the federal government and administered by the states. There was so much aid to governments that many struggled to find a way to spend it all under the original regulations. And there have been questions about whether the Paycheck Protection Program to keep employees working was worth it.
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis says more than $10 billion allocated under two massive business loan programs has been returned because of investigations and bank actions. Federal prosecutors have charged nearly 1,500 people with crimes related to fraud against the government over the business loans and enhanced unemployment insurance programs.
The government’s Pandemic Response Accountability Committee says inspectors general for various federal agencies have at least 1,150 ongoing investigations into fraud from the different aid funds. Officials say it could take years to untangle all the problems.
One focus for the subcommittee is a report released Tuesday by its own staff that found up to 1.6 million applications for loans intended to keep small businesses open and making payroll were approved by a batch method. That could mean they were not even opened by officials before being greenlighted for funding.
The report blames the SBA for creating the batch approval function early in the pandemic, during the Trump administration.
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McDermott reported from Providence, Rhode Island, and Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Well folks it’s about that time and we all deserve to take a long break and raise a glass together! The 35th annual Addison Oktoberfest is set to take place September 15-18.
Addison Oktoberfest is one of the only celebrations outside of Munich that brings true authenticity while also bringing a Texas twist to celebrate German culture, food, music, and beer. “Take part in a unique experience with polka bands and other traditional entertainers on multiple stages, interactive games and attractions for all ages, the Dachshund Dash, and much more at this award-winning festival.”
Food & Drink
- Oktoberfest Food – “Attendees can enjoy a variety of authentic German foods and desserts as well as traditional American favorites.”
- Beverages & Steins – “Grab a souvenir stein and an ice-cold Paulaner for an experience so close to the Munich Oktoberfest you will forget you are in Addison!”
- Kleinhalle – “Step into the air-conditioned Addison Conference Centre for a relaxing vibe, live entertainment, and food & beverage with table service (no reservation required).”
- Draught Haus Biergarten – “It’s football season, and fans can enjoy bier and brats while watching top college and pro games on the outdoor big screen.”
Music & Games
- Partyhalle – “The Partyhalle main stage offers endless hours of the ‘Chicken Dance’ and polka entertainment.”
- Musikzelt – “The fun never stops at our outdoor music stage, with entertaining performances and opportunities to join in on games and activities throughout the weekend.”
- Kleinhalle – “Enjoy unique entertainment and a relaxing vibe that encourages conversation and communion with friends.”
- Paulaner Biergarten – “Watch and cheer on competitors in bier games such as Bier Maiden Stein Carrying and Bier Barrel Rolling. Patrons may register for games at the Paulaner Biergarten during listed times. Spaces are limited so register early. All bier game contestants must be 21+”
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CANTON, Ohio, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components, and supply chain solutions, on July 7, 2022, entered into an agreement to purchase a group annuity contract from The Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential") to settle approximately $250 million of the company's approximate $800 million in U.S. pension obligations under the TimkenSteel Corporation Bargaining Unit Pension Plan (the "Pension Plan").
In connection with the agreement, Prudential will pay future benefits under the group annuity contract starting October 1, 2022, for a specified group of approximately 1,900 retirees and beneficiaries who are currently receiving payments from the Pension Plan. Prudential is a highly rated insurance company and was selected by the Pension Plan's fiduciary, with the advice of an independent expert.
"Prudential was carefully selected as a highly rated and experienced retirement benefits provider," said Kristopher R. Westbrooks, TimkenSteel's executive vice president and chief financial officer. "This transaction is a significant step to further strengthen the Company's balance sheet and de-risk our pension plan."
Benefits payable to the retirees and beneficiaries and to other Pension Plan participants will not be reduced as a result of this transaction. The group annuity contract is an irrevocable commitment by Prudential to make annuity payments to participants and beneficiaries covered under the contract. TimkenSteel is notifying by mail those individuals who are covered by the forthcoming change and will provide a customer service number to address any questions that covered participants and beneficiaries may have.
The group annuity contract will be purchased using existing assets of the Pension Plan and requires no cash contribution from the company. Once finalized, this annuity purchase is expected to reduce TimkenSteel's U.S. pension obligation by approximately $250 million, or 25% percent. The company expects to realize a non-cash pension settlement gain of approximately $2 million in the third quarter.
The Pension Plan's fiduciaries, with the assistance of an independent expert, conducted an objective and thorough analysis of potential insurance companies with sufficient capacity, creditworthiness, and administrative claims-paying capabilities so that the Pension Plan could purchase the group annuity contract in accordance with applicable law and U.S. Department of Labor guidelines. Following this process, the Pension Plan fiduciaries selected Prudential to provide the group annuity contract.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.
TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) manufactures high-performance carbon and alloy steel products from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in mobile, energy and a variety of industrial end markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, TimkenSteel's proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,800 people and had sales of $1.3 billion in 2021. For more information, please visit us at www.timkensteel.com.
This news release includes "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. You can generally identify the company's forward-looking statements by words such as "will," "anticipate," "aspire," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "outlook," "intend," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "target," "should," "would," "strategy," or "strategic direction" or other similar words, phrases or expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. The company cautions readers that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company due to a variety of factors, such as: the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's operations and financial results, including cash flows and liquidity; whether the company is able to successfully implement actions designed to improve profitability on anticipated terms and timetables and whether the company is able to fully realize the expected benefits of such actions; deterioration in world economic conditions, or in economic conditions in any of the geographic regions in which the company conducts business, including additional adverse effects from global economic slowdown, terrorism or hostilities, including political risks associated with the potential instability of governments and legal systems in countries in which the company or its customers conduct business, and changes in currency valuations; climate-related risks, including environmental and severe weather caused by climate changes, and legislative and regulatory initiatives addressing global climate change or other environmental concerns; the effects of fluctuations in customer demand on sales, product mix and prices in the industries in which the company operates, including the ability of the company to respond to rapid changes in customer demand including but not limited to changes in customer operating schedules due to supply chain constraints, the effects of customer bankruptcies or liquidations, the impact of changes in industrial business cycles, and whether conditions of fair trade exist in U.S. markets; competitive factors, including changes in market penetration, increasing price competition by existing or new foreign and domestic competitors, the introduction of new products by existing and new competitors, and new technology that may impact the way the company's products are sold or distributed; changes in operating costs, including the effect of changes in the company's manufacturing processes, changes in costs associated with varying levels of operations and manufacturing capacity, availability of raw materials and energy, the company's ability to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in raw materials and energy costs and the effectiveness of its surcharge mechanism, changes in the expected costs associated with product warranty claims, changes resulting from inventory management, cost reduction initiatives and different levels of customer demands, the effects of unplanned work stoppages, and changes in the cost of labor and benefits; the success of the company's operating plans, announced programs, initiatives and capital investments, and the company's ability to maintain appropriate relations with the union that represents its associates in certain locations in order to avoid disruptions of business; unanticipated litigation, claims or assessments, including claims or problems related to intellectual property, product liability or warranty, employment matters, and environmental issues and taxes, among other matters; cyber-related risks, including information technology system failures, interruptions and security breaches; the company's ability to achieve its environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals, including its 2030 ESG goals; the availability of financing and interest rates, which affect the company's cost of funds and/or ability to raise capital, including the ability of the company to refinance or repay at maturity the convertible notes due December 1, 2025; the company's pension obligations and investment performance, and/or customer demand and the ability of customers to obtain financing to purchase the company's products or equipment that contain its products; the overall impact of pension and other postretirement benefit mark-to-market accounting; the effects of the conditional conversion feature of the convertible notes due December 1, 2025, which, if triggered, entitles holders to convert the notes at any time during specified periods at their option and therefore could result in potential dilution if the holder elects to convert and the company elects to satisfy a portion or all of the conversion obligation by delivering common shares instead of cash; and the impacts from any repurchases of our common shares, including the timing and amount of any repurchases. Further, this news release represents our current policy and intent and is not intended to create legal rights or obligations. Certain standards of measurement and performance contained in this news release are developing and based on assumptions, and no assurance can be given that any plan, objective, initiative, projection, goal, mission, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this news release can or will be achieved. Inclusion of information in this news release is not an indication that the subject or information is material to our business or operating results.
Additional risks relating to the company's business, the industries in which the company operates, or the company's common shares may be described from time to time in the company's filings with the SEC. All of these risk factors are difficult to predict, are subject to material uncertainties that may affect actual results and may be beyond the company's control. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the above list should not be considered to be a complete list. Except as required by the federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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EAST HANOVER, N.J., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Institute on Disability (WID), along with Kessler Foundation, is pleased to announce the release of its redesigned New Jersey Disability Benefits 101 (NJ DB101) website. The new design site features upgrades in function, appearance, and accessibility enhancements. An early version of NJDB101 was initially launched and funded by the New Jersey Division of Disability Services in 2007.
Disability Benefits 101, a project of WID, provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits for ten states, including New Jersey. Kessler Foundation was instrumental in providing funds for the renewed state-specific website design.
The modified website highlights upgrades for easier navigation and accessibility from all types of devices. "This comprehensive, free, online resource enables people with disabilities and those that support them to make informed decisions about employment. NJ DB101 provides the ability to find accurate information 24/7 about Social Security benefits, healthcare, and more in an easy-to-use, intuitive source," said Mercedes Witowsky, executive director, New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities.
The site's new navigational structure guides users quickly to the most highly relevant content for their situation such as, "What Benefits Do I Get?" or "Benefits Planning Estimators." Users can now also customize and save frequently used content as favorites.
We invite you to explore NJ DB101 today at: https://nj.db101.org/
About World Institute on Disability
World Institute on Disability (WID) is dedicated to designing, building, and supporting whole community solutions by removing barriers to include people with disabilities. It provides training, technical assistance, and online tools to help people with disabilities and their circles of support make informed decisions about their employment, benefits, housing, and inclusive living goals. WID's website, Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 is free for users, does not host advertisements, and does not take payments from private businesses or attorneys to add articles, referrals, or other information.
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Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDenta Corp. (OTCQB: IDTA) is a worldwide leader in the development of Field Detection and Home Diagnostic Testing Kits for Narcotics, Explosives and Unique Forensic Products in the Homeland Security and Consumer Markets. Today IDenta Corp reported its 2022 second quarter financial statement and shows increase in sales compared to the previous quarter and shows profit.
Mr. Amichai Glattstein, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "During the second quarter the company showed a return to growth while increasing sales and presenting a quarterly profit. In addition, the company continued to expand the marketing infrastructure in the US market while participating in exhibitions and expanding the distribution channels that will bear fruit in the near future."
Highlights of the Second Quarter of 2022 compared to the Second Quarter of 2021:
- Revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were $378,982 compared to revenues of $387,042 in the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit decrease to $261,115 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to gross profit of $286,129 in the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating profit decreased to $17,095 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $119,992 in the second quarter of 2021 as a result of investments in marketing and sales in the US market.
- Net profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $7,488 compared to net profit of $112,772 in the second quarter of 2021. Part of that as a result of falling currency rates.
- Cash and cash equivalents increase to $303,853 for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $400,704 for the second quarter of 2021.
About IDenta Corp.
IDenta Corp. is a global leader in the development and supply of Field Detection and Home Diagnostics Testing Kits for Drugs & Explosives and Unique Forensic Products in the Homeland Security and Consumer Markets. IDenta develops, manufactures and distributes revolutionary products for both the professional Law and Retail markets which consistently pass the highest qualifications and testing procedures of law enforcement and security agencies around the world.
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Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card going up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A decades-old, mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card could break records when it goes up for auction next month.
The collector’s item from 1952 features one of baseball’s most celebrated and charismatic legends, and is widely regarded as one of just a handful in near-perfect condition.
It’s estimated the card could exceed $10 million when the two-day auction starts Aug. 27. The record is $6.6 million for a 1909 Honus Wagner card that was sold at auction a year ago, months after another 70-year-old Mantle card fetched $5.2 million.
No matter the final price for the rare Mantle rookie card, it will be a hefty profit for the current owner, a New Jersey waste management entrepreneur who bought it for $50,000 at a New York City show in 1991.
“Every time he got up to the plate, the crowd would go crazy, the roars would be there. And he never disappointed you. ... He had that aura about him,” card owner Anthony Giordano said of Mantle, who spent his entire career with the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968. “Whether you’re from the New York area or not, or a Yankees fan, it was always Mickey Mantle that was highlighted.”
The switch-hitting Mantle — “the Mick” — was a Triple Crown winner in 1956, a three-time American League MVP and a seven-time World Series champion. The Hall of Famer, who died in 1995, was considered a humble player on the field. When he hit a home run, he would often run the bases with his head bowed.
“I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases,” Mantle once said.
As for the baseball card, its rarity is on par with its subject’s mythical reputation.
“The quality of the card is the key,” said Derek Grady, the executive vice president of sports auctions for Heritage Auctions, which is running the bidding. “Four sharp corners, the gloss and the color jumps off the card.”
Grady said that the collectibles market is having a renaissance, noting that cards that are “the creme de la creme, the best of the best, are still selling despite the economy right now” and that Mantle, “the king” of baseball cards, “has always done well.”
Giordano, 75, said it was time to give the Mantle card a new home.
“It’s the right thing to do,” he said. “My boys and I have had the cards for over 30 years, and we’ve enjoyed it. We’ve enjoyed showing anybody that’s close to me — friends and relatives — and I think it’s time for someone else.”
Before the auction begins, the card will be on display in Atlantic City from Wednesday through Sunday at the National Sports Collectors Convention, and at the New York office of Heritage Auctions the following week.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it will launch European Overnight Index futures based on RepoFunds Rate (RFR) benchmarks and the Euro Short-Term Rate (€STR) in Q4 2022, pending regulatory review.
RFR futures will be cash-settled contracts based on RFR benchmarks, a robust measure of overnight funding costs. The benchmarks are derived from centrally cleared repo trades executed on BrokerTec, a leading provider of electronic trading platforms and technology services in fixed income markets owned by CME Group, and MTS, a leading European electronic fixed income trading platform, part of the Euronext group. RFR benchmarks are administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA).
"Our new European Overnight Index futures will support customers with liquid and capital efficient tools for hedging overnight money market and repo rates in European markets," said Sean Tully, CME Group Global Head of Rates and OTC Products. "At a time of geopolitical uncertainty and large-scale transitions in monetary policy, we continue to provide market participants with new tools to meet their evolving risk management needs. In addition to our increasingly liquid SOFR futures that help customers manage interest rate exposure in the U.S., our new European futures will help our customers manage sovereign debt risk in Europe."
Available to trade on CME Globex and for submission of clearing via CME ClearPort, European Overnight Index futures will be subject to the rules of CME, cleared by CME Clearing, and will receive automatic margin offsets against existing interest rate futures upon launch.
For more information on this product, please see: www.cmegroup.com/european-rates-futures.
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As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA) capitalizes on CME Group's wealth of transaction-based data in the calculation of its indices and benchmarks. CBA is registered under Benchmarks (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/657) is authorized and supervised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is aligned to the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.
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German history: By 1928, the Weimar republic was ready to enact a comprehensive firearms law. The Gesetz über Schußwaffen und Munition (Law on Firearms and Ammunition) required a license to manufacture, assemble, or repair firearms and ammunition, or even to reload cartridges. A license was also required to sell firearms as a trade. Trade in firearms was prohibited at annual fairs, shooting competitions, and other events.
Acquisition of a firearm or ammunition required a Waffen oder Munitionserwerbscheins (license to obtain a weapon or ammunition) from the police.
The requirement applied to both commercial sales and private transfers. It did not apply to transfer of a firearm or ammunition to a shooting range licensed by the police for sole use at the range. Exempt were “authorities of the Reich” and various government entities.
Carrying a firearm required a Waffenschein (license to carry a weapon). The issuing authority had complete discretion to limit its validity to a specific occasion or locality.
“Licenses to obtain or to carry firearms shall only be issued to persons whose reliability is not in doubt, and only after proving a need for them.” Licenses were automatically denied to “gypsies, and to persons wandering around like gypsies”; persons with convictions under various listed laws, including this law (i.e., the 1928 Gesetz), the 1920 Law on the Disarming of the Population; and “persons for whom police surveillance has been declared admissible, or upon whom the loss of civil rights has been imposed.”
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Which budget steam irons are best?
You have a big meeting or maybe an interview for the perfect job. You know exactly what you want to wear. But when you go to put it on, it’s a wrinkled mess. This is just one example of how a steam iron can make a huge difference. And you can find a quality steam iron without blowing your budget.
To get the most for your money, consider the Conair CNRGI100 ExtremeSteam Super Steam Iron. With a nonstick soleplate and an auto-shut-off feature, you can get your clothes looking neat and pressed quickly and affordably and feel more secure about safety.
What to know before you buy a budget steam iron
When you’re considering a budget steam iron, you’ll likely see them compared to a steam generator iron. There are some important reasons you should purchase a steam iron over a steam generator iron.
A steam iron features a built-in water tank. While this means you can’t iron for as long as a steam iron generator, it’s just right for the occasional ironing in small amounts. Steam irons also tend to be more affordable, compact and easy to store. They usually have a weaker steam output which can extend the time you spend at the ironing board, but a quality steam iron will be sufficient for most households.
If you plan on spending longer amounts of time ironing larger amounts of clothes you may want to consider a steam generator iron. These have a large separate water tank that you have to fill less often. With the higher steam output, a steam iron generator will quickly blast through wrinkles. However, they are a larger system that requires some dedicated space. They are also louder and take longer to heat up because of their size. In general, steam irons are the perfect option for most consumers.
When you start shopping around for your budget steam iron, look out for the following:
Soleplate material and construction
Because the soleplate is the part that actually touches your clothes, you should pay attention to the material and construction of each one. Typically, soleplates are composed of either ceramic or stainless steel.
They should have a tapered build that ends in a point at the top of the iron. This will allow you to better navigate tight areas like between buttons. Above all, you should make sure the soleplate will glide easily and not grab onto your clothes.
Maintenance
Although they are fairly straightforward appliances, steam irons do require some maintenance. Primarily, you will have to consider the descaling process. As you use your steam function, the water expelled will lead to limescale and calcium buildup, which can damage your clothes and lead to malfunction if left untreated.
Ideally, a steam iron should have a built-in cleaning system. Otherwise, you need to consider how much maintenance you’re willing to do.
Wattage
The higher the wattage, the faster you will be able to use your steam iron. Because of the higher wattage, the soleplate heats up faster. This can be a lifesaver if you’re running late for work or an appointment. Check that the steam iron you’re considering has at least 1400-1500 watts of power. More is better.
Corded vs. cordless
Cordless steam irons are becoming more prevalent in the marketplace. There are pros and cons to both a corded and cordless steam iron. A cordless iron will allow for more maneuverability and is generally more convenient, although they are more expensive and can be less reliable. A corded steam iron, on the other hand, is more affordable and is typically a reliable option.
What to look for in a quality budget steam iron
Large inlet hole
Filling the water tank on your steam iron can be a pain if the inlet hole is too small. Before you make a purchase, look at the size of the inlet hole and assess how easily you can fill it. If it’s large enough, the task of refilling your water tank will feel like less of a messy chore.
Long power cord
The longer the power cord, the more maneuverable you’ll be as you use your steam iron. If you aren’t choosing a cordless model, this is the next best option. And with a longer cord, you’ll be less likely to trip over it.
Steam boost
A quality steam iron should have a steam boost function. This emits a blast of steam to work out tough wrinkles. It cuts down the work for you and makes the ironing process go faster. A good rule of thumb is your steam boost function should be measured around at least 100 grams per minute.
Auto-shut-off
If you ever have that nagging feeling that you left the iron on, you need the auto-shut-off feature. Many newer models have the auto-shut-off feature, which turns off the iron after a certain amount of time. It’s a safety measure that will give you a ton of peace of mind.
Self-cleaning system
No matter what you do, eventually your steam iron will have some build-up. A self-cleaning system built into your steam iron makes the task of descaling and removing that build-up much easier. This is especially useful if you live in an area with hard water.
Even steam distribution
Before you buy a steam iron, turn it over and look at the holes on the soleplate. Check that they are evenly placed. The more holes the better. The density of the holes spread out evenly on the sole plate will create even steam production, leading to a faster, easier ironing process.
How much you can expect to spend on a budget steam iron
While some steam irons can cost hundreds of dollars, you can find a quality budget steam iron between $20-$50. While these may not have all the features, they will withstand repeated use and get your clothes pressed.
Budget steam iron FAQ
Which is the best soleplate material for a budget steam iron?
A. Both stainless steel and ceramic soleplates will conduct heat very well. Aside from that, they both have their benefits. Stainless steel is known for being highly durable and typically glides more smoothly over your clothes. These tend to be easier to clean and maintain.
Ceramic soleplates, however, are great at eliminating static. They can also reach higher temperatures, making the process go much faster. That being said, you will likely notice the ceramic coating starting to wear off after some time.
What is a good wattage to look for in a budget steam iron?
A. As a minimum, look for about 1400-1500 watts. More is good, but not always necessary. As long as the steam iron has that minimum amount of wattage, you’ll have an efficient ironing session.
How heavy should the steam iron be?
A. If you stick to steam irons that weigh in around 3 pounds, you’ll be glad. This is enough weight to work out wrinkles easily, but not so much that your wrist and arm will get fatigued.
What’s the best budget steam iron to buy?
Top budget steam iron
Conair CNRGI100 ExtremeSteam Super Steam Iron
What you need to know: With 1550 watts of power and tons of features, this is the budget steam iron that will give you the most bang for your buck.
What you’ll love: With a nano-titanium soleplate, you’ll be able to glide smoothly over even the deepest-set wrinkles. You’ll appreciate the auto-shut-off feature, too.
What you should consider: Some customers claim the longevity of this iron is lacking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top budget steam iron for the money
Black + Decker Vitessa Advanced Steam Iron
What you need to know: Designed to be convenient, this steam iron works like a dream at a great price.
What you’ll love: This steam iron has a great reputation for providing even heating and steam consistently, whether it’s the first time using it or the hundredth. It also monitors the temperature to adjust the steam output automatically.
What you should consider: Some report the water tank is tricky to open.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot, Staples and Wayfair
Worth checking out
PurSteam Professional Grade Steam Iron
What you need to know: With a whopping 1700-watt level of power, this affordable budget steam iron packs a punch.
What you’ll love: If you live in an area with hard water, this is the iron for you. It has an anti-calcium detail that prevents build-up before it happens. It also features three auto-shut off settings.
What you should consider: This steam iron might be heavier than is comfortable for long ironing sessions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Mantis tiller is best?
Starting up or maintaining your garden involves cultivating and tilling. Mantis tillers are capable of both, but you need to choose the right one to avoid working harder than necessary or overspending. Mantis tillers come in many sizes, run on a variety of power sources and are available in a wide range of costs.
The best Mantis tiller is the Mantis 7924 Two-Cycle Plus Tiller And Cultivator. It uses a recoil start system called FastStart that makes it far easier to start the engine.
What to know before you buy a Mantis tiller
Power source
Mantis tillers can be powered by battery, cord or gas.
- The battery-powered Mantis tiller is the quietest and just as effective as some of the low-end gas tillers. However, it’s a bit pricey and the battery only lasts 30 minutes tops before needing a recharge.
- The cord-powered Mantis tiller is among its most affordable models. It’s also quiet and you can work as long as you want. However, it’s weak compared to most models. You also need to keep the cord out of the way and it may not be long enough.
- Gas-powered Mantis tillers come in two varieties — two-cycle and four-cycle. Two-cycles are a little cheaper but require you to mix gas and oil — a messy process. Four-cycles are heavier but more powerful and use regular old gasoline. Both engines make a fair bit of noise.
Bundles
Mantis tillers sometimes come in bundles that include various attachments for the tiller at a discounted rate. Some of the attachments include:
- Aerator
- Border edger
- Dethatcher
- Plow
- Wheels
What to look for in a quality Mantis tiller
Tine width and depth
The best Mantis tillers have tines with the appropriate width and depth for your needs.
- Width: Mantis tillers come in widths of 9 or 12 inches. Wider widths handle more dirt faster but it can make moving between established plants difficult.
- Depth: Mantis tillers have depths of up to 8 or 10 inches in tilling mode and 2-3 inches in cultivating mode.
Weight
Mantis tillers are among the lightest powered tillers you can find. Most are 20-26 pounds.
Wheels
Wheels make controlling and transporting your Mantis tiller easier. Some come with wheels, while others don’t. You can attach wheels to tillers without them if you purchase the wheels accessory.
How much you can expect to spend on a Mantis tiller
Mantis tillers typically cost $150-$800. Basic models cost less than $300 with most models costing roughly $400-$500. The best Mantis tillers and those bundled with extra Mantis equipment cost $600-plus.
Mantis tiller FAQ
What’s the difference between cultivating and tilling?
A. As Mantis tillers are capable of doing both, it’s important to understand the distinction.
- Cultivation is shallow, typically no deeper than 3-4 inches. It’s mostly done when first preparing the soil — this means breaking up hard topsoil and removing grass and weeds, etc.
- Tilling is deeper. Shallow tilling is done at 4-8 inches while deep tilling is done at 8-10 inches. Tilling is usually done right before planting or to mix in soil supplements at the end of the season to keep the soil at its best.
Mantis tillers swap between modes by turning the tines around. They arrive with tines in tilling position.
How do I maintain a Mantis tiller?
A. Maintaining a Mantis tiller depends on its power source. Gas engines require the most maintenance. Carefully follow the instructions in your manual, especially with fuel mixing. Electric tillers don’t have the same requirements.
You also need to clean the tines after every round of tilling, but this is as simple as giving them a good rinse with your garden hose. The tines will also eventually need sharpening. Finally, clean the body as needed.
How do I sharpen the tines of my Mantis tiller?
A. You need a few pieces of equipment to sharpen the tines — clamps to keep the tine you’re sharpening secure and a bastard mill file to do the actual sharpening. Sharpen at a 70-80 degree angle. You could also try to find a professional to sharpen them for you.
What’s the best Mantis tiller to buy?
Top Mantis tiller
Mantis 7924 Two-Cycle Plus Tiller And Cultivator
What you need to know: Mantis mixes good power and technical improvements in this model.
What you’ll love: The tiling width is 9 inches and the depth is 10 inches. The two-cycle engine has enough power to chew through most soil and the light weight of 20 pounds makes it easier to wield. The handles are rubber and ergonomic for maximum comfort.
What you should consider: A few consumers struggled to start the engine despite the FastStart system. Others disliked the lack of wheels, finding it hard to push forward.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Mantis tiller for the money
Mantis 7920 Two-Cycle Tiller And Cultivator
What you need to know: It’s an older and cheaper version of the Mantis 7924.
What you’ll love: The handles fold down for easy storage and transport. A push-button engine primer speeds up the starting process. Optional attachments can turn it into an aerator or dethatcher. The 9-inch width makes it possible to use in tight spaces and makes it easier to avoid established plants.
What you should consider: The lack of the FastStart system makes this difficult to get running. A few customers reported the cultivation to be better than the tilling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mantis 7940 Four-Cycle Tiller and Cultivator
What you need to know: This is the mantis tiller for the toughest ground.
What you’ll love: The four-stroke engine eliminates the need to mix gasoline and oil. The extra power only tacks on a few pounds, keeping it easy to use at 24 pounds. The handles fold down and everything but the engine has a two-year warranty.
What you should consider: Assembly is required. A few purchasers reported the tiller to buck when it hits obstructions or when going over grass-covered soil.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Across the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign and how she succeeded in presiding over the end of Britain’s colonial empire and embracing the independence of her former dominions.
Tributes to the queen’s life have poured in, from world leaders to rock stars to ordinary people — along with some criticism of the monarchy.
It was in Cape Town, marking her 21st birthday in 1947, that the then Princess Elizabeth pledged that her “whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
The British empire soon crumbled, but Elizabeth managed to maintain a regal — if ceremonial — position as the head of the Commonwealth, the 54 nations of mostly previous British colonies.
“The Queen lived a long and consequential life, fulfilling her pledge to serve until her very last breath at the age of 96,” Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, said in a statement Friday. “She was an exemplary leader of the kind seldom seen in the modern era.”
As queen, Elizabeth was seen as endorsing the birth of democracies in former colonies in Africa where Black citizens previously had been denied basic rights, including the vote. When in glittering tiaras she danced with new African leaders in the 1960s and visited their capital cities, she burnished the new institutions.
When white-minority rule finally fell in South Africa in 1994, Elizabeth welcomed Nelson Mandela as a world leader. Her openly warm friendship with Mandela was enjoyed by him, and it gave her a new relevance.
“In the years after his release from prison, (Mandela) cultivated a close relationship with the queen. He hosted her in South Africa and visited her in England, taking particular delight in exploring Buckingham Palace. They also talked on the phone frequently, using their first names with each other as a sign of mutual respect as well as affection,” the Nelson Mandela Foundation said in a statement Friday.
“For Madiba (Mandela’s clan name) it was important that the former colonial power in southern Africa should be drawn into cordial and productive relations with the newly democratic republic of South Africa. For the same reason, South Africa becoming a full member of the Commonwealth again after its long apartheid-era absence had a special significance.”
Fellow radical anti-apartheid fighter, Anglican archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu, also enjoyed good relations with the queen, and his foundation paid tribute to her.
“Although ensconced in the pomp, ceremony and lifestyle of royalty and empire, in a world of profound inequality, she was a servant queen,” Tutu’s foundation and trust said Friday.
In contrast, a scathing view of the queen’s rule was issued by South Africa’s populist party, the Economic Freedom Fighters. The queen was “head of an institution built up, sustained, and living off a brutal legacy of dehumanization of millions of people across the world,” said the statement.
“We do not mourn the death of Elizabeth, because to us her death is a reminder of a very tragic period in this country and Africa’s history,” said the party. “During her 70-year reign as queen, she never once acknowledged the atrocities that her family inflicted on native people that Britain invaded across the world. She willingly benefited from the wealth that was attained from the exploitation and murder of millions of people across the world.”
Some Irish soccer fans raucously cheered the queen’s death at a match Thursday night, according to videos posted online that angered her supporters. The Republic of Ireland’s leadership expressed condolences and admiration for the queen.
The widespread tributes that followed her death came not only from U.S. President Joe Biden but also from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
She was a “stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States,” Biden and first lady Jill Biden said in a statement, adding that she ”defined an era.”
Putin sent a telegram to King Charles III — Elizabeth’s son who automatically became Britain’s new monarch.
“For many decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage. I wish you courage and perseverance in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss,” Putin wrote.
Elizabeth was mourned across Europe. In France, Britain’s historic rival and contemporary ally, officials ordered flags at the presidential palace and public buildings be lowered to half-staff on Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message Friday in English expressing a sense of “emptiness” after her passing. Addressing the British public, the French president said: “To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was THE Queen, to all of us.”
Even in places where the relationship with British monarchy is complicated, the tributes flowed. In India, once a British colony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Elizabeth “a stalwart of our times.”
The queen’s death came as a growing number of British territories in the Caribbean are seeking to replace the monarch with their own heads of state amid demands that Britain apologize for its colonial-era abuses and award its former colonies slavery reparations.
Still, Caribbean leaders mourned her.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that for many years Elizabeth visited the island every decade.
“Undoubtedly, she formed a special bond with the people of Jamaica,” he said. “We are saddened that we will not see her light again, but we will remember her historic reign.”
Bermuda Premier David Burt noted that her reign “has spanned decades of such immense change for the United Kingdom and the world.”
It was not only Britain that lost its queen. Elizabeth was also sovereign to 14 other countries including Jamaica, Canada, Australia, the Solomon Islands and New Zealand.
“Here is a woman who gave her life, utterly, to the service of others. And regardless of what anyone thinks of the role of monarchies around the world, there is undeniably, I think here, a display of someone who gave everything on behalf of her people,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was having trouble believing he’d had his last sit-down chat with Elizabeth: “I will so miss those chats,” he said. Elizabeth had visited Canada 22 times as monarch.
“For most Canadians, we have known no other sovereign,” Trudeau said. He said she was a “constant presence in our lives — and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who led a failed campaign to have an Australian president replace the British monarch as Australia’s head of state, came close to tears in paying tribute to Elizabeth.
“It’s the end of an era and let’s hope that the future, after the queen’s passing, is one where we will have leadership as dedicated and selfless as she has shown,” Turnbull told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Elizabeth’s death held people’s attention in China, where it was a top trending topic on social media.
“I feel quite sad,” said Bao Huifang, a lawyer in Beijing. “She played a very important role in stabilizing Britain and the world.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent his condolences, noting Elizabeth was the first British monarch to visit China.
Elizabeth’s death comes amid increasingly tense relations between Britain and China. Xi said he was willing to work with King Charles III on promoting “healthy and stable” bilateral ties.
In the U.S., tributes came not only from the Bidens but also from every living former president.
Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, said Elizabeth made “the role of queen her own — with a reign defined by grace, elegance, and a tireless work ethic.” George W. Bush called her “a woman of great intellect, charm, and wit,” and Jimmy Carter said Elizabeth’s “dignity, graciousness and sense of duty” were inspiring.
Rock star Elton John paid tribute at his Toronto concert, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone. “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said.
At the United Nations, the Security Council stood in silent tribute at the start of a meeting on Ukraine. France’s U.N. ambassador, Nicolas De Riviere, the council president, sent condolences on behalf of its 15 members.
Elizabeth presided “over a period of historic changes both for her country and the world,” he said. “Her life was devoted to the service of her country.”
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AP journalists Mogomotsi Magome in Johannesburg, and Nick Perry in Wellington, New Zealand, contributed to this report.
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CARLISLE, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlisle TyrFil (www.CarlisleTyrFil.com), the global leader in polyurethane flatproofing technology, today announced its 2022 reforestation initiative to help preserve North America's most endangered natural forest regions. Carlisle TyrFil is pleased to continue its long-standing partnership with American Forests, the world's oldest conservancy, to plant new seedlings to repopulate forest territory in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. The campaign is part of the region's Clean Water Green Space Program and Southern Ontario Conservation Authority Woodland Restoration Program.
Since its inception in 1971, the TyrFil™ flatproofing brand has been an industry pioneer in the development of environmentally friendly alternatives to keep industrial Off-the-Road (OTR) tires operational and free from costly, dangerous tire flats on the job. Most importantly, the use of TyrFil technology significantly decreases the volume of solid tire carcasses going into our global landfills. And for the past half decade, Carlisle's ongoing collaboration with American Forests has been just one more way that the brand is helping to reduce carbon footprint and give back to our planet's eco-system.
This current initiative is part of Carlisle's One Tote, One Tree program—which is implemented along with its valued customers—that donates one tree for every one tote of product purchased. The Ontario project will help plant thousands of trees and shrubs over 218 acres at 57 publicly and privately owned properties in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Offering multiple environmental benefits, this reforestation initiative will not only replant seedlings, but will also help protect at-risk species and support water retention and water and air purification. Specific tree species being supported include the white pine, cedar pine, sycamore, elderberry, and red maple. Additionally, this comprehensive habitat protection project will benefit the Eastern Fox Snake, Spiny Softshell Turtle, and Snapping Turtles.
"For over 50 years, Carlisle TyrFil has been committed to advancing sustainable, eco-friendly initiatives across the global and North American OTR tire marketplace," said Jill Deamer, Global Marketing Brand Manager for Carlisle TyrFil. "We are pleased to be a part of the incredible work conducted by American Forests and its partners in Ontario, Canada. Carlisle is devoted to supporting our planet through this exemplary program, and through our continued commitment to bringing environmentally safe tire flatproofing alternatives and 'green' technology solutions to market."
Carlisle TyrFil is a brand of Carlisle Construction Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL). TyrFil flatproofing, also known as "foam fill," can be pumped into Off-the-Road (OTR) pneumatic tires to replace air with a resilient, environmentally preferred, elastomer core that eliminates dangerous flat tires in commercial and industrial heavy equipment vehicles. TyrFil transfers significantly less G-force, resulting in a smoother, safer ride compared to solid aperture tires. Excessive G-force transmission, commonly known in the industry as Solid Shock, can cause premature damage to heavy equipment vehicles and injury to the operator. With TyrFil flatproofing, "We Keep the World Rolling." For more information on Carlisle TyrFil's flatproofing solutions, please visit www.CarlisleTyrFil.com.
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WEST BABYLON, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The sleep apnea specialists at Silent Night Therapy are proud to announce the implementation of a better, faster, and more convenient way to diagnose sleep apnea and other related conditions.
Originally, sleep apnea testing involved an overnight stay for in-clinic testing. This was uncomfortable, and a hassle for many people. The second iteration of testing was a take-home test. While this was better than having to travel to a clinic and sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings, the test still required wearing a pulse oximeter, a nasal cannula, and a belt (or two) across the chest.
Along with the discomfort of testing, getting results was also time-consuming. The devices needed to be shipped to the testing company, and it would often take up to two months to get the results.
Because we always strive to improve the experience for our patients, Silent Night Therapy is now using the Night Owl Mini Home Sleep Test for sleep apnea testing. Weighing in at only one ounce, The Night Owl is one of only two fully disposable, medical-grade sleep devices in the world. Its unique technology sensor measures a range of information while taped to your finger, including heart rate, body movement, and blood oxygen levels.
This tiny device can detect apnea events and oxygen desaturations, read via Bluetooth, and logged in an app. All the patient has to do is download the app, slip the device on their finger, and sleep close to their phone to get an accurate result.
Once the information has been gathered, a Board-Certified sleep physician will evaluate metrics such as your Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI), your Rapid-Eye Movement (REM) and Non-Rapid-Eye Movement (Non-REM) sleep, your oxygen saturation, total sleep time, and much more. The turnaround time for a report from the sleep physician is now only 48 hours.
Michelle Sands, Sleep Director at Silent Night Therapy says of the device: "What was once a very uncomfortable, cumbersome testing process has been simplified for better patient comfort and faster results. This is now simple, easy, and comfortable to do. This is a game changer."
Many patients will be excited to learn that Night Owl is in-network with multiple insurance providers, which means the test will likely be covered by insurance. Even if the test is not covered, the cost will be minimal (about $250 dollars in the worst-case scenario). This includes a two-night test with diagnostics, and re-testing as you start treatment.
The sleep apnea experts at Silent Night Therapy have seen firsthand how lack of sleep can impact your physical and mental health. We also know that the path to a good night's sleep starts with accurate testing, so contact us now for a simple and convenient test using the Night Owl Mini.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Tensions between Russia and the West are aggravating talks about the future of one of the United Nations’ biggest and most perilous peacekeeping operations, the force sent to help Mali resist a decade-long Islamic extremist insurgency.
The U.N.’s mission in the West African nation is up for renewal this month, at a volatile time when extremist attacks are intensifying. Three U.N. peacekeepers have been killed this month alone. Mali’s economy is choking on sanctions imposed by neighboring countries after its military rulers postponed a promised election. France and the European Union are ending their own military operations in Mali amid souring relations with the governing junta.
U.N. Security Council members widely agree the peacekeeping mission, known as MINUSMA, needs to continue. But a council debate this week was laced with friction over France’s future role in Mali and the presence of Russian military contractors.
“The situation has become very complex for negotiations,” said Rama Yade, senior director of the Africa Center at the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank.
“The international context has a role, and Mali is part of the Russian game on the international stage,” she said.
The peacekeeping mission began in 2013, after France led a military intervention to oust extremist rebels who had taken over cities and major towns in northern Mali the year before. MINUSMA now counts roughly 12,000 troops, plus about 2,000 police and other officers. More than 270 peacekeepers havedied.
France is leading negotiations on extending the mission’s mandate and is proposing to continue providing French aerial support. The U.N.’s top official for Mali, El-Ghassim Wane, said the force particularly needs the capabilities of attack helicopters.
But Mali strongly objects to a continued French air presence.
“We would call, therefore, for respect for our country’s sovereignty,” Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told the council Monday.
Mali asked France, its onetime colonial ruler, for military help in 2013. The French military was credited with helping to boot the insurgents out of Timbuktu and other northern centers, but they regrouped elsewhere, began attacking the Malian army and its allies and pushed farther south. The government now controls only 10% of the north and 21% of the central region, according to a U.N. report this month.
Patience with the French military presence is waning, though, especially as extremist violence mounts. There have been a series of anti-French demonstrations in the capital, which some observers suggest have been promoted by the government and a Russian mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group.
Mali has grown closer to Russia in recent years as Moscow has looked to build alliances and gain sway in Africa — and both countries are at odds with the West. High-ranking Malian and Russian officials have been hit with European Union sanctions, sparked by Russia’s actions in Ukraine since 2014 and by Mali’s failure to hold elections that had been pledged for this past February.
Against that backdrop, Security Council members squared off over the Wagner Group’s presence in Mali. The Kremlin denies any connection to the company. But Western analysts say it’s a tool of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s campaign to gain influence in Africa.
The Wagner Group has committed serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations, according to allegations by the E.U. and human rights organizations. In Mali, Human Rights Watch has accused Russian fighters and Mali’s army of killing hundreds of mostly civilian men in the town of Moura; Mali said those killed were “terrorists.” The U.N. peacekeeping force is investigating, as is the Malian government.
The recent U.N. report on Mali remarked on “a significant surge” in reports of abuses committed by extremists and Malian forces, sometimes accompanied by “foreign security personnel.” It didn’t name names, but British deputy U.N. Ambassador James Kariuki said council members “are under no illusions – this is the Russian-backed Wagner Group.”
Mali says otherwise. While officials have said Russian soldiers are training the Malian military as part of a longstanding security partnership between the two governments, Diop insisted to the Security Council that “we don’t know anything about Wagner.”
However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a TV interview in May that the Wagner Group was in Mali “on a commercial basis.”
Russian deputy U.N. Ambassador Anna Evstigneeva told the Security Council that African countries have every right to engage soldiers-for-hire. And she suggested they have every reason to, saying Mali’s security “continues to unravel” despite European military endeavors.
She blasted Western unease about Russia’s tightening ties to Mali as “neocolonialist approaches and double standards.”
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans a six-month review to consider ways to retool MINUSMA.
To Sadya Touré, a writer and the founder of a women’s organization called Mali Musso, told the council her country “should not be a battlefield between major powers.”
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- Brad Pritchard Joins Runway as Managing Director, Technology, Bringing More Than 20 Years of Experience -
WOODSIDE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Runway Growth Capital LLC ("Runway" or the "Company"), a leading provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, announced today that it has hired Brad Pritchard as Managing Director, Technology.
Operating out of the Silicon Valley office and reporting directly to Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer, David Spreng, Pritchard will primarily make investments in the broader technology industry, including in companies focused on sustainability. Additionally, he will target top venture capital firms and the management teams of leading late-stage technology companies.
"Brad will be responsible for identifying technology companies who can benefit from venture debt, whether to help them grow and scale their businesses or to avoid a down round amidst unfavorable market conditions," said Spreng. "Brad is an expert in building rapport with management teams and helping them optimize their capital structure. His network and industry knowledge will bolster new and existing relationships, help keep Runway top-of-mind with companies seeking the flexible financing that venture debt offers, and significantly deepen our bench strength in technology origination. We are thrilled to welcome Brad to Runway."
Before Runway, Pritchard was a Managing Director at BlackRock for more than eight years and led the venture lending efforts globally. As part of BlackRock's U.S. Private Capital ("USPC") group, he originated, executed, and managed new investment opportunities in technology and technology-related companies. He also served on both the Investment Committee and the Valuation Committee for USPC, and was President and Chief Operating Officer of BlackRock Direct Lending Corp, a private business development company ("BDC").
"Runway has great people, an incredible reputation and is a leading investment platform in venture and growth lending," explained Pritchard. "It is exciting to join Runway, a firm that is clearly passionate about lending to exceptional companies with outstanding management teams. I view this as a fantastic opportunity to work with David and the rest of the talented Runway team to provide customized financing solutions that address a company's liquidity needs while minimizing dilution."
Pritchard has more than 20 years of experience helping companies raise debt and equity as an investor and investment banker. Before joining BlackRock, he was a Managing Director at Hercules Capital, a venture lending BDC. Prior to Hercules, he worked at several leading financial services companies, including Wells Fargo Securities, Banc of America Securities, SG Cowen and GE Capital. Pritchard earned an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.
Runway Growth Capital LLC is the investment advisor to investment funds, including Runway Growth Finance Corp. (NASDAQ: RWAY), a business development company, and other private funds, which are lenders of growth capital to companies seeking an alternative to raising equity. Led by industry veteran David Spreng, these funds provide senior term loans of $10 million to $75 million to fast-growing companies based in the United States and Canada. For more information on Runway Growth Capital LLC and its platform, please visit our website at www.runwaygrowth.com.
Statements included herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance, condition, or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Runway Growth's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Runway Growth undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CivicEye, the end-to-end provider of cloud-based public safety software, today shares company and product milestones for the first and second quarters of 2022.
"We launched CivicEye to provide better software for the Public Safety market," said Nathan Leatherwood, Head of Growth & Client Success. "During the first six months of 2022, we have seen overwhelming receptiveness to a modern, cloud-based solution serving real-time data. We are excited to move into the second half of the year with success stories under our belt, a growing sales team, and a robust sales pipeline across the United States. With accelerating momentum, it is now time to build safer communities together."
CivicEye highlights for the first half of 2022 include:
- Closed a $12.4 million Series A funding round with Cercano Management.
- Increased revenue bookings by 52%.
- Increased employee headcount by 71%.
- Launched CivicCase, a new management tool for prosecutors, judges, and court professionals.
- It extends CivicEye's nation-wide solutions as it rolls out in more than 25 prosecuting districts across Tennessee.
- Expanded customer base into Massachusetts through a new partnership with the Methuen Police Department, an agency with 90 sworn officers serving a city of 50,000+ citizens.
- Hired and onboarded Head of Product, Tanisha Adams, former Senior Product manager for SentryOne, Adams leads the alignment of product strategy with the company's overall business strategy.
- Launched the inaugural Law Enforcement Empowerment Program (LEEP), specifically for Tribal Law Enforcement agencies to partner with CivicEye to launch Records Management System (RMS) pilot programs at no cost.
- Opened a new company headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Spread the mission and vision of CivicEye at conferences, including the National Fusion Center Association Conference, Missouri Sheriffs Association Spring Conference, and more. In addition, CivicEye launched its Strategic Alliance Partnership with the FBI National Academy Associates.
- Implemented an industry-leading benefits program. Including 401k, comprehensive health insurance, mental health benefits, and more.
- Introduced competitive Paid Parental Leave for all parents, regardless of gender.
"Our cloud-based solution provides data-rich information to help police departments, sheriff departments and others make impactful decisions to aid in better policing and safety nationwide," said Tanisha Adams, Head of Product, "Our end-to-end software is beneficial to all sizes of agencies, prosecutors, district attorneys and more."
While launching a brand, establishing a Charlotte, NC headquarters, and scaling headcount, CivicEye has built momentum driving a CAGR of 156%. As the Company reflects on its success in 2022, it also looks forward to continuing to partner with its customers and public safety professionals to improve community outcomes.
CivicEye provides advanced cloud-based software solutions that support public safety professionals and help save lives. The company combines a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform, bringing robust, easy-to-use solutions to law enforcement, drug control, prosecution, campus police, private security, and fusion centers.
Media Contact:
Shannon McGevna, marketing@civiceye.com
Sales Contact:
Nathan Leatherwood, nathan.leatherwood@civiceye.com
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ONTARIO, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) will be festive and busy over the long Independence Day weekend, officials said today, with passenger numbers expected to be 13% higher than the same holiday period in pre-pandemic 2019.
The airport anticipates 75,711 travelers from July 1-5, a significant increase over the 66,727 passengers who flew into and out of ONT over the corresponding period three years ago.
"Demand for air travel in Southern California remains strong, even more so at Ontario where we have surpassed pre-pandemic passenger totals for several months," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. "We recognize that the resurgence of air travel has not been as smooth for some in the industry, but we're well prepared and ready to serve our customers with a stress-free, passenger-friendly experience that is our hallmark."
Elkadi said travelers driving themselves to ONT can take advantage of the airport's online reservation system to pre-book parking at discounted rates close to the airport's passenger terminals. Easy curbside access is available for pick-up and drop-off.
Airline passengers will continue to experience efficient security screening offering bacteria-resistant screening trays, TSA Pre-Check and recently added CLEAR expedited security lanes in both terminals.
Travelers also will notice additional conveniences and amenities inside the airport including hydration stations, pet relief areas, disability services and specialized nursing rooms.
New Aspire premium lounges are accessible to travelers in both ONT terminals. Food, beverage and retail concessions are open throughout the airport and can be also accessed via mobile ordering.
Customers can still expect modern, entry halls bathed in natural light, frequently cleaned restrooms, spacious gate areas with ample seating, charging stations and free, dependable Wi-Fi.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, ONT has added new destinations including Charlotte, Honolulu, Mexico City, Reno-Tahoe and San Salvador. The Southern California gateway now offers nonstop service to more than 30 popular destinations.
From January through May this year, ONT reported more than 2 million domestic air travelers and 73,000 international passengers, 1.4% higher than the same period in 2019 and 74.6% greater than last year. Officials anticipate 1.7 million travelers at ONT this summer, making it the busiest since 2008.
Elkadi pointed to significant population shifts away from coastal areas to the Inland Empire in recent years for helping ONT set its industry-leading pace in rebounding from the effects of the pandemic.
According to U.S. Census data, population growth in the Inland Empire has been so robust that the San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has surpassed that of San Francisco to become the 12th-largest in the U.S. Moreover, the Inland Empire has the highest recovery in employment among the largest 15 MSAs in California.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to 33 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA Commissioners are Ontario Mayor Pro Tem Alan D. Wapner (President), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Commissioner) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).
OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com
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MUNICH, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The BMW Group celebrated its corporate headquarters as an internationally renowned architectural icon today with over 200 international guests in attendance. The keynote speech by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré and the appearance by Nihal Saad, Chief of Cabinet of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, made the ceremony a special event. In addition to the performance by star tenor Jonas Kaufmann the festivities concluded with a special highlight: With twelve vertical dancers, the US dance project BANDALOOP transformed the BMW Headquarters into a stage in its German premiere. The ensemble created a weightless synthesis for an interplay of architecture and dance. Along with music by Ben Juodvalkis, the façade dancers presented "Momentum Curve", an exclusive performance as a tribute to the unique architecture.
The BMW Group Headquarters, with its suspended construction, is one of the most innovative engineering buildings of the post-war period. In the process, upper floors were first manufactured on the ground, then moved upwards hydraulically on the massive "tower shaft" made of reinforced concrete and completed in several segments. In August 1972, the BMW Group Headquarters was completed. Designed by Austrian architect Professor Karl Schwanzer, the administrative building has since become an icon with global appeal for Munich and the company. The innovative power of Schwanzer's design stands for the BMW Group then as now, making the company headquarters a beacon of sustainable mobility for tomorrow. It is not only a symbol of economic success but also stands for international exchange, peace and interculturalism. Today, the "built communication" implemented by Schwanzer points the way to a new era of electrification, digitalization, and circularity.
Further information: BMW PressClub
Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com)
Prof. Dr Thomas Girst
Head of BMW Group Cultural Engagement
Telephone: +49 89 382 24753
Email: thomas.girst@bmwgroup.com
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first in-person convention since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. broke new ground by electing its first female member to its Executive Bishops' Council, re-electing female members to its officers' board, and meeting with mayors of Ferguson and St. Louis, Mo., to discuss race and human rights.
The largely African-American denomination is headquartered in Indianapolis and has more than 2 million members and 4,000 churches. The Oneness Pentecostal group, which launched in California in 1906, met in St. Louis for its 107th national convention.
Bishop Gwendolyn Weeks, senior Pastor of Bethel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Boston, was the first woman elected to the Executive Bishops' Council, the organization's governing body. Suffragan Bishop Yolanda Hunt, senior pastor of Rehoboth Apostolic Worship Center in Chicago, and Suffragan Bishop Ann Story-Pratt, senior pastor of Church of Jesus, Springfield, Ohio, were both elected to the denomination's Executive Board of Officers.
In other ground-breaking convention activity, church leaders met with Mayor Ella Jones of Ferguson, Mo., and Mayor Tishaura Jones of St. Louis, Mo., to discuss human rights. Ferguson became an international flashpoint for racial division and civil unrest after the 2014 killing of Michael Brown, Jr., a Black man, by a White police officer.
Denomination leadership committed to return to St. Louis for its 2023 convention as a follow-up to this meeting, which also included other civic leaders. Church leadership said the siting of the next convention matters because they believe the general St. Louis area is one of the nation's epicenters for human rights issues.
In other convention news, Bishop Theodore L. Brooks, Sr., Senior Pastor Emeritus, of Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, New Haven, Conn., was re-elected for another four-year term.
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First-of-its kind experience comes as over 80% of U.S. travelers plan to take a road trip this year, helping them seamlessly create, customize and book multi-hotel itineraries
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Queue up the playlist and pack those snacks because planning the ultimate summer road trip is now easier than ever. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the launch of Road Trip Planner, the latest digital innovation to its award-winning mobile app. A first-of-its-kind offering from a major hospitality company, the interactive booking tool the road trip discovery, planning and booking process, allowing travelers to seamlessly plot their next trip in minutes. It's The Easiest Way to Book & GoSM.
Road trips became the go-to vacation for families amid the pandemic and continue to be the preferred way to travel for many this summer travel season. In fact, recent research commissioned by Wyndham for its American Road Trip Index revealed that while over 80% of travelers plan to take a road trip this year, with two-thirds (66%) feeling overwhelmed by trying to figure out where to stay.
"With thousands of hotels across our country's highways and byways and 22 trusted brands, there is no company better positioned to help travelers experience the road trip of their dreams," said Jessica Davidson, senior vice president, digital, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. "With Road Trip Planner, travelers enter a few details about the trip and instantly get an itinerary with all their hotel stops, bookable in one single transaction. It not only eases the stresses of travel planning but ensures the journey is as exciting as the destination."
A Seamless Solution for Road Trippers
Created to help travelers both at home and on the go, Road Trip Planner is the latest addition to the ever-evolving Wyndham Hotels & Resorts digital platform, further demonstrating the company's commitment to delivering value to its hotel owners and guests. While guests enjoy a seamless planning and booking experience, owners benefit from direct bookings that are encouraged through the feature's ability to book multiple hotel stays at once. Key to the design is functionality that enables guests to plan, create and book trips that work for them—from the family looking to head out west and visit our nation's parks this summer, to long-haul truckers regularly making their way up and down the coast.
Among Road Trip Planner's key features:
- Custom Itineraries – Customize your route from A to B and discover what you love in between. Tailor itineraries filtering by driving time or distance, preferred brands, amenities, pet-friendly locations and more.
- Recommended Routes – Leave the planning to us. Map a route with preferred stops or discover a recommended route based on your travel preferences.
- Details at Your Fingertips: Stay connected throughout your journey. View multiple reservations on one screen, look up key amenities and share on-property requests ahead of time.
- Pay Your Way – Pay in the way that works best for you including Wyndham Rewards points, cash or mix of the two.
Added Davidson, "Built upon the success and strong adoption of our mobile app, Road Trip Planner is the perfect complement to Lightning Book®, which is our Fastest Way to Book DirectSM and enables guests to reserve a hotel in just a few taps. Now, whatever your travel preferences—be it booking last minute or planning far ahead—Wyndham has you covered. Summer, here we come!"
Understanding the Road Tripper Mindset
Earlier this month, Wyndham teamed up with Wakefield Research to commission its first-ever American Road Trip Index, uncovering key insights around travelers upcoming road trip plans while tapping into pop-culture preferences.
Among some of the top insights from travelers:
- Pete is the popular pick: 56% would choose to road trip with Pete Davidson over Kim Kardashian, with Gen Z (60%), Gen X (58%) and Boomers (58%) leading the charge. For Millennials (53%), Kim is still queen.
- Adele rocks the radio: 34% put her at the top of their perfect road trip playlist, followed by Queen (28%), Bon Jovi (26%) and Bruce Springsteen (24%).
- Take away the TV: 59% would sooner give up a month of TV before giving up a week of vacation, with Millennials (67%) and Gen X (66%) being the most eager to trade in their TV remotes.
- Apologies to the in-laws: Asked to pick their top 3 road trip companions, 93% would rather road trip with someone other than them, including a best friend (80%), a sibling (61%) or even a member of congress (9%).
- Food is the focus: 1-in-2 (50%) put trying a new restaurant among their road trip travel plans while over a third (34%) are looking forward to exploring a small town.
- Going the distance: Road trippers plan to travel on average over 700 miles on their next trip, with over a quarter (27%) planning to travel 1,000 miles or more.
- Grabbing the wheel: 53% prefer to be the driver over the passenger, with men (73%) overwhelmingly preferring to drive vs. women.
Wyndham's Road Trip Planner is available today as part of the award-winning Wyndham Hotels & Resorts mobile app. Travelers can download the app via the Apple App and Google Play stores. Wyndham's mobile app offers mobile check-in and checkout, innovative in-stay features, best-in-class design, personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification and more. Users can also take advantage of unique features like Lightning Book®, which makes it easy to book the nearest Wyndham hotel for the night.
Between May 26 to May 30, 2022, members can take advantage of Wyndham's latest flash sale offer – 8,000 bonus points – redeemable for a $25 Visa prepaid card when they book two-nights or more through Wyndham's mobile app. Simply tap the Mobile App Flash Sale offer on the app's home screen to access the offer. Membership in Wyndham Rewards, which is free to join, is required, and non-members can quickly enroll as part of the booking process. A two-night minimum stay is required and stays must be completed by June 30, 2022. For full terms and conditions, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com/app.
Survey Methodology
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research among 1,000 Nationally Representative U.S. adults 18+, between May 11th to May 15th, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. The survey was weighted to ensure accurate representation of US adults ages 18+. The margin of error for the study is 3.1%.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with over 8,900 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 813,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 94 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Contact:
Stefanie Petropoulos
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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stefanie.petropoulos@wyndham.com
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a non-toxic liquid tool to quickly correct a clog in a wastewater sewage pump that cannot be pulled free using pliers," said an inventor, from Ashtabula, Ohio, "so I invented MAX'S PUMP JUICE. My design would correct the problem in the most efficient manner possible."
The invention provides an effective way to free a wastewater sewage pump that has seized due to rags. In doing so, it eliminates the need to disassemble the wastewater sewage pump. As a result, it saves time and effort and it enables the user to quickly restore normal pump operation. The invention features an efficient design that is easy to use so it is ideal for wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CCT-4706, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) collaborates with PT Castrol Indonesia, an industrial and automotive lubricants company, to facilitate the company's transactions using BRI's Corporate Billing Management, Distributor Financing BRI Distribution and Outlet Financing services.
The collaboration was initiated through the signing of the Banking Services Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Agus Noorsanto, Director of Institutional and Wholesale Business BRI; Arif Lukas Darmawan, Director of PT Castrol Indonesia; and Augustnine Adrianto, Director of PT Castrol Indonesia, on 1 September 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Distributor Financing Cooperation Agreement was also signed in this occasion.
BRI is ready to support transactions in PT Castrol Indonesia's business ecosystem, especially MSME players. "We hope PT Castrol Indonesia and its business ecosystem can benefit from BRI's Distribution Financing, Outlet Financing, and banking transaction management facilities. We continue to meet world-class standards to fulfill the banking needs of multinational corporations," said Agus.
The agreement consists of the use of credit and banking services specifically intended for PT Castrol Indonesia's distributors and outlets. The solutions offered are Distributor Financing and Outlet Financing based on microfinance to optimize business capacity while increasing sales volume, and financial management effectiveness and efficiency.
The collaboration facilitates efficient management of financial transactions and ensures timely receipt of payments through integrated systems. BRI's Cash Management Platform (BRICaMS) and Corporate Billing Management (BRICBM) provide flexibility to PT Castrol Indonesia and its distributors to make transactions anywhere and anytime.
"PT. Castrol Indonesia is constantly innovating to find the best solutions for customers. We believe that as our customers grow, our company will also grow. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, cash problems and credit risk have increased for our distribution partners. We believe that our collaboration with BRI will help us come up with solutions to overcome this problem," said Nitin Mengi, the Castrol Asia Pacific Management of PT Castrol Indonesia.
"This is a new step to improve financial services for our partners in Indonesia. This collaboration is expected to make it easier for Castrol's distributors and outlets to do business in Indonesia. In the end, we expect company growth from this partnership," concluded Arif.
For more information about Bank BRI, visit www.bri.co.id
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SEATTLE, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets, today announced the appointment of Mary Cadera to the executive leadership team as Chief of Staff. In this new role, Cadera will help define and execute PitchBook's long-term strategy and ensure alignment across departments on key initiatives that empower clients with the tools, expert support and insights needed to source deals, benchmark performance and stay informed on evolving market conditions. Cadera joins the leadership team on the heels of PitchBook's 15th anniversary, strong revenue and userbase growth, and several global and national best workplace award wins, including a top 10 placement on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies in Financial Services List.
"PitchBook is in a phase of incredible growth, both as a people-centric organization and as a leading provider of global public and private market data and research," said John Gabbert, founder and CEO of PitchBook. "During times of market turmoil, our clients need high-quality data and insight more than ever. Mary's expertise working with large-scale, high-growth businesses will be vital as we execute against our product and research roadmap to better serve our clients and ensure they have the information they need to win."
Cadera's experience spans numerous finance, operations and technology roles, including business development, tax and financial accounting, product management and human resources. Most recently, she was Interim Managing Director of ACT theatre in downtown Seattle. Prior to that, she served as Chief of Staff at Vulcan Inc. where she was responsible for driving efficiency across a wide range of business and philanthropic initiatives and aligning the efforts of Vulcan's various affiliate organizations. As Chief of Staff at PitchBook, Cadera will streamline business operations, identify challenges before they arise and ensure teams are delivering on cross-functional programs that advance client and company objectives.
"PitchBook already has passionate people in place who aim to impress our clients every day," said Mary Cadera, Chief of Staff at PitchBook. "I'm looking forward to working with leaders across PitchBook's global offices to ensure we have the best practices in place to improve organizational efficiency and continue delivering enhanced product and research offerings that will further add value to our clients."
For more information on PitchBook's current job openings, click here.
PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides transparency into the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. PitchBook collects and analyzes detailed data on the entire venture capital, private equity and M&A landscape—including public and private companies, investors, funds, investments, exits and people. The company's data and analysis are available through the PitchBook Platform, industry news and in-depth reports. Founded in 2007, PitchBook has offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong and serves more than 70,000 professionals around the world. In 2016, Morningstar acquired PitchBook, which now operates as an independent subsidiary.
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Which travel jewelry organizers are best?
Jewelry is small and delicate, which is why it’s deserving of unique storage and packing solutions when you travel. To protect these tiny valuables, invest in a travel jewelry organizer in time for your next trip.
Travel jewelry organizers have specialized compartments to hold and organize earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. The top choice, BAGSMART Travel Jewelry Organizer, is popular for its stud earring storage grid, ring rolls and watch compartment.
What to know before you buy a travel jewelry organizer
What a travel jewelry organizer holds
Depending on its capacity, a travel jewelry organizer may hold several pairs of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches or watches. Smaller organizers hold a limited number of pieces, whereas deluxe organizers may hold as many as 40 pieces or more. Many travel jewelry organizers have dedicated compartments for each of these pieces, like stud grids or individual necklace pockets.
Where to pack a travel jewelry organizer
Because jewelry falls under the valuables category, it’s best to pack these organizers in your handbag or carry-on luggage. You’re less likely to be separated from these bags, which means it’s much easier to maintain a watchful eye over them. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case with checked baggage, which can be lost or delayed in transit.
Hard vs soft organizers
Travel jewelry organizers fall into two categories: hard and soft organizers. They vary the most in terms of protection and ease of packing.
Some travelers are partial to hard-case organizers because their structured designs are more durable and offer more protection. One of the drawbacks of these designs, however, is that they tend to be bulky and heavy. Other travelers prefer soft organizers, which are lightweight and flexible for easy packing inside handbags and luggage. Unfortunately, they don’t offer too much crush protection.
What to look for in a quality travel jewelry organizer
Compact design
Most travel jewelry organizers have space-savvy designs that fit easily into handbags or luggage. Several soft organizers have slender or folding designs that take up no more space than a paperback. Hard-shell organizers typically have tube- or box-style designs that slide or stack into tight spaces easily.
Compartment varieties
Travel jewelry organizers are available in several levels of organization, which is typically defined by their compartment varieties.
Simpler organizers, for example, may have a few compartments or pockets that hold jewelry pieces. They don’t necessarily separate individual jewelry, which means pieces may rub against one another in transit. As a result, it’s not unusual for jewelry to sustain damage, like lost rhinestones or scratched finishes.
More advanced designs, on the other hand, have specialized compartments like stud earring grids, watch and ring rolls or individual necklace and bracelet pockets. Because jewelry pieces are typically separated in these designs, they’re less likely to sustain damage from bumping into one another.
Built-in mirrors
A few travel jewelry organizers have built-in mirrors, many of which are made with crack-resistant materials to make them more durable. While they’re not large by any means, many travelers agree they’re a helpful feature. Not only are they used to check how the jewelry looks once it’s on, but the mirror is also ideal for applying makeup.
Modular organizers
There are some, but not many, modular travel jewelry organizers on the market. These designs have removable or adjustable compartments that accommodate various jewelry shapes and sizes. They’re ideal for travelers who prefer customizing their organization, especially if they intend to travel with unique or delicate pieces that may need to be separated from others.
How much you can expect to spend on a travel jewelry organizer
Smaller travel jewelry organizers that hold a handful of pieces cost $12 and below. Larger organizers with advanced storage options range from $12-$20. Travel jewelry organizers made by well-known luggage and accessory brands cost $25-$65.
Travel jewelry organizer FAQ
Where should I keep a travel jewelry organizer in my hotel room?
A. If there is a safe in your hotel room, keep the jewelry organizer inside it when you leave your room. Some hotel room safes are small, so you may need to store jewelry individually inside it. If the room doesn’t have a safe, you may wish to hide the organizer in a discreet location.
Can I store makeup inside a travel jewelry organizer?
A. You can, but it’s not recommended because makeup compacts may open and stain the organizer as well as the jewelry inside it. Instead, it’s better to use a travel toiletries bag to hold cosmetics, hygiene and skincare products.
What’s the best travel jewelry organizer to buy?
Top travel jewelry organizer
BAGSMART Travel Jewelry Organizer
What you need to know: While it has a slender, envelope-style design, this organizer holds close to 20 pieces of jewelry.
What you’ll love: There is a dedicated compartment for each jewelry type, including studs, watches and rings. It has a strong metal closure that doesn’t come undone, even when it’s jostled inside bags. The organizer is padded and lined for extra protection.
What you should consider: The organizer may not be ideal for storing bulky items like some statement jewelry.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top travel jewelry organizer for the money
Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box
What you need to know: If you’re only packing a handful of jewelry, this small square organizer is a space-savvy option.
What you’ll love: The structured organizer protects jewelry with a rigid frame and brushed velour lining. Its rear compartment has soft hooks and a pocket to secure lightweight necklaces and bracelets. There is a small built-in mirror that can be used for applying makeup.
What you should consider: Given its compact design, it’s not ideal for holding larger hoop earrings and bangle bracelets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Vlando Small Travel Jewelry Case
What you need to know: This modern jewelry roll case is specially designed to protect and separate delicate jewelry.
What you’ll love: The staircase-style organizer has three deep compartments with abrasion-free lining. It rolls up into a tube, which makes it easy to store upright or horizontally in bags. The case is well-received for its elegant design with fine construction and tassel detail.
What you should consider: The compartments won’t secure jewelry, which means they may bounce around inside in transit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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HONOLULU, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE: HE) will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, August 8. In addition, American Savings Bank, F.S.B. (ASB), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of HEI, will announce its second quarter 2022 financial results on Friday, July 29.
HEI will conduct a webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 consolidated earnings, 2022 earnings guidance and regulatory and other matters on Monday, August 8 at 10:15 a.m. Hawaii time (4:15 p.m. Eastern time).
To listen to the conference call, dial 1-844-200-6205 (U.S.) or +1-929-526-1599 (international) and enter passcode 638186. Parties may also access presentation materials and/or listen to the conference call by visiting the conference call link on HEI's website at www.hei.com under "Investor Relations," sub-heading "News and Events – Events and Presentations."
A replay will be available online and via phone. The online replay will be available on HEI's website about two hours after the event. An audio replay will also be available about two hours after the event through August 22. To access the audio replay, dial 1-866-813-9403 (U.S.) or +(44) 204-525-0658 (international) and enter passcode 484022.
HEI and Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Electric) intend to continue to use HEI's website, www.hei.com, as a means of disclosing additional information; such disclosures will be included in the Investor Relations section of the website. Accordingly, investors should routinely monitor the Investor Relations section of HEI's website, in addition to following HEI's, Hawaiian Electric's and American's press releases, HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and HEI's public conference calls and webcasts. Investors may sign up to receive e-mail alerts via the "Investor Relations" section of the website. The information on HEI's website is not incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's SEC filings unless, and except to the extent, specifically incorporated by reference.
Investors may also wish to refer to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii (PUC) website at dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms to review documents filed with, and issued by, the PUC. No information on the PUC website is incorporated by reference into this document or into HEI's and Hawaiian Electric's SEC filings.
The HEI family of companies provides the energy and financial services that empower much of the economic and community activity of Hawaii. HEI's electric utility, Hawaiian Electric, supplies power to approximately 95% of Hawaii's population and is undertaking an ambitious effort to decarbonize its operations and the broader state economy. Its banking subsidiary, American Savings Bank, is one of Hawaii's largest financial institutions, providing a wide array of banking and other financial services and working to advance economic growth, affordability and financial fitness. HEI also helps advance Hawaii's sustainability goals through investments by its non-regulated subsidiary, Pacific Current. For more information, visit www.hei.com.
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First Place Winner "Inner Room" Claims $25,000 Prize from Among 100+ Entries Spotlighting Game-Forward Treatments for Stress, Depression and Anxiety
SEATTLE , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepWell Digital Therapeutics (DTx) has revealed the winners of the company's inaugural Mental Health Game Jam, hosted in partnership with Global Game Jam. Bringing together a community of global developers to create valuable therapeutic experiences through games, DeepWell's Mental Health Game Jam was created to inspire games that can entertain while simultaneously addressing stress, anxiety, and depression and foster support and understanding for those dealing with mental health challenges.
Judged by a trusted panel of game industry luminaries and medical veterans – including Shahid Ahmad, Rami Ismail, Dr. Leeza Maron, American McGee, Alanah Pearce and Dr. Anne Marie Porter – across multiple criteria including gameplay, treatment mechanics, and furthering of understanding for mental health issues, DeepWell is proud to announce the first class of winners from more than 100 games submitted:
GRAND PRIZE | $25,000 USD
GAME: Inner Room
DEVELOPER: byebyesama
DESCRIPTION: "Inner Room is a game where you play three days of lockdown as a person dealing with depression, where his place of true elaboration is in his dreams. When awake, our main character must complete the most mundane tasks – waking up, eating, showering, and opening a window. In any typical game, these tasks would require just one click. Now you will need your whole keyboard to sort them out."
LINK: https://byebyesama.itch.io/inner-room
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SECOND PLACE | $10,000 USD
GAME: Biotopîco
DEVELOPER: Everyday Lemonade
DESCRIPTION: "In Bíotópico, players can grow real trees using the Oxygen resource that is produced from their breath practice. We're partnering with OneTreePlanted.org to plant a physical tree on the player's behalf each time a digital tree is grown."
LINK: https://everydaylemonade.itch.io/biotopico
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THIRD PLACE | $5,000 USD
GAME: Fumble
DEVELOPER: ComfyDev
DESCRIPTION: "Fumble is a puzzle game about how it feels to struggle to talk. It tells the story of someone suffering from social anxiety without realising it… The gameplay acts as a playable metaphor of social anxiety and offers what we believe is one possible representation of what it feels like to have the condition."
LINK: https://namidasai.itch.io/fumble
"We truly believe in the power of games to help treat mental illness," said Mike Wilson, co-founder, DeepWell DTx. "It goes to show that the games community recognizes that games are and can be good for you, and we are excited about taking the first steps to making games that can serve as both entertainment and with therapeutic value."
In addition to the winners, DeepWell and Global Game Jam have also cited several others competitors for distinction as best-in-category finalists across a number of categories:
"Most Educational" – Game: "Balance It Out" | Developer: lukeamer | Link
"Most Innovative" – Game: "Can You?" | Developer: devbymark | Link
"Most Engaging" – Game: "Mockingzen" | Developer: havana24 | Link
"Most Accessible" – Game: "Bottles" | Developer: zrrz111 | Link
"Best Art" – Game: "Mood Farm" | Developer: Peregon | Link
"Best Audio" – Game: "Inner Room" | Developer: byebyesama | Link
The full list of games created during the month of May for the challenge can be found on the Global Game Jam's itch.io page for free public access here.
Founded by Devolver Digital co-founder Mike Wilson and medtech innovator Ryan Douglas, DeepWell DTx) is a first-of-its-kind video game publisher and developer dedicated to creating best-in-class gameplay that can simultaneously entertain and deliver, enhance and accelerate treatment for an array of globally pervasive health conditions. DeepWell is backed by a team of more than 40 industry-leading creators, game designers, scientists and medical researchers, coming together to prove the power of games in addressing mental health.
For the latest updates, please visit DeepWellDTx.com.
About DeepWell DTx
DeepWell is a video game developer and publisher dedicated to making games that are simultaneously world-class entertainment, as well as therapeutic for a myriad of health concerns. Founded by game industry veteran Mike Wilson and medtech innovator Ryan Douglas, the company is guided by an advisory board of more than 40 industry-leading creators, game designers, scientists, and medical researchers.
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CoverGo's Series A highlights the company's rapid growth and success, with annual recurring software revenue increasing more than 10x since January 2021.
NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoverGo, the leading global enterprise no-code SAAS insurance platform, today announced it has secured $15 million in Series A funding led by California-based SemperVirens VC with participation from US venture capital firms SixThirty, Tribeca Early Stage Partners and Fresco Capital. Strategic investors include pan-African insurance group Old Mutual, Asia-based insurance group Asia Financial Holdings, US-based XN Worldwide Insurance (part of the Henner Group) and Middle East and African insurance fund Noria Capital. Existing insurtech investors also participated in the oversubscribed round.
Caribou Honig, general partner of SemperVirens, also known as the Godfather of Insurtech and founder of the world's largest insurtech conference InsureTech Connect, will also be taking a board observer seat as part of the investment.
A growing number of P&C, health and life insurance companies and emerging insurtech companies have adopted CoverGo's platform to build and launch all types of insurance products within days, develop omni-channel distribution, streamline policy admin and automate claims processes. As a result, CoverGo's annual recurring revenue grew more than 10x since January 2021.
CoverGo is already working with major insurance companies such as AXA, MSIG (MS&AD Insurance Group), Dai-ichi Life and Bank of China Group Insurance, and delivery partners such as Deloitte, Accenture, IBM and Synpulse in Asia, US, Canada, Latin America, Middle East and other markets across the globe. The new investment will help accelerate CoverGo's international expansion, develop its partner network with consulting companies and grow the sales and engineering teams in the US and Asia-Pacific to meet the increasing demand for the CoverGo platform.
"There are only a handful of technologies that are significantly transforming the insurance industry, and no-code is clearly on the short list," said Caribou Honig. "As carriers lean into enabling innovation, CoverGo is uniquely positioned to accelerate their digital transformation and drive efficiencies across the insurance value chain. CoverGo's next-generation platform is providing carriers an unbeatable mix of speed to market, cost savings, and security to succeed both now and in the future. We are excited to support CoverGo on its growth journey and expansion in the US market."
"Insurance companies realize now more than ever that custom IT development is too slow and costly while off-the-shelf software packages can't satisfy changing product requirements and customer needs. This is why we see fast growing demand worldwide for a truly configurable no-code platform allowing companies to be agile and stay relevant in the changing world," said Tomas Holub, CEO and Founder of CoverGo. "The new funding and unique mix of strategic insurance investors will help accelerate adoption of CoverGo by insurance companies globally."
Learn more about why insurance companies are choosing CoverGo at covergo.com.
About CoverGo
CoverGo has developed the insurance industry's first out-of-the-box, modular, no-code insurance platform powered by over 500 open insurance APIs enabling insurance companies to transform digitally in the most flexible, scalable and cost-effective way. P&C, health and life insurance companies use CoverGo to build and launch all types of insurance products within days, develop omni-channel distribution, streamline policy admin and automate claims processes. To learn more, visit https://covergo.com.
About SemperVirens VC
SemperVirens is a leading US-based ecosystem-driven investment firm focused on companies in the workforce, healthcare, and financial technology markets. The firm has a network of executives, industry analysts, and distribution partners that serve as a proprietary platform for accessing, analyzing, and amplifying the most promising companies in its target sectors.
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Julien Hauss
Email: hello@covergo.com
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Molecular Partners AG.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MOLN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/moln-lawsuit-molecular-partners-loss-submission-form/?id=29989&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of MOLN during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 12, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Arrest made in nearly 40-year-old cold case involving baby abandoned in subzero temperatures
FRENCHVILLE, Maine (WAGM/Gray News) – Police in Maine arrested a woman connected to a nearly 40-year-old cold case involving a baby who was abandoned in below zero degree temperatures at a gravel pit.
In a release, the Maine State Police said they arrested 58-year-old Lee Ann Daigle, who they said was the mother of the infant.
Police said the Baby Jane Doe was found dead in Frenchville, Maine, on Dec. 7, 1985. The baby was discovered after a dog found the newborn and carried her less than 700 feet to his owner’s home.
Detectives with state police tracked the dog’s path back to the location where their investigation determined the baby was born and then abandoned.
The case was the culmination of decades worth of investigative work from dozens of now retired and current detectives, WAGM reports.
Recent advancements in technology that included DNA and genetic genealogy were credited by police to help identify Daigle, formerly Lee Ann Guerette, in Lowell, Massachusetts, as the baby’s mother.
Daigle was indicted on one count of murder and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Police said they took her into custody outside her home without incident Monday.
She has been charged with murder and is being held in jail.
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The Nomination Committee in Hansa Biopharma has completed its nomination work for the Annual General Meeting 2022. It proposes to the Annual General Meeting 2022 for Peter Nicklin to be elected new chair of the Board of Directors of Hansa Biopharma. The current chair Ulf Wiinberg has chosen to not stand for re-election.
LUND, Sweden, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa", (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, today announces that Peter Nicklin has been proposed as new Chairman of the Board at Hansa Biopharma.
Ulf Wiinberg has been chair of the Board of Directors since 2016 and the Nomination Committee would like to thank Ulf for his great contributions and strong engagement during his extensive tenure as board member and chair of the Board of Directors. His role in the development of the company over the past years cannot be overstated.
"Hansa is on a journey to become a global leader in rare diseases. An exciting future lies ahead as Hansa expands across multiple broad therapeutic areas with new transformative therapies for patients who need them. I have decided to leave the board because I spend most of my time living and working in the United States. I look forward to follow the company as new transformative drugs are being developed from Hansa's antibody cleaving enzyme technology platform. Drugs, that potentially can be life altering for patients suffering from rare immunologic diseases", comments Ulf Wiinberg, current chair of Hansa.
The Nomination Committee has dedicated considerable time to find a suitable successor for the role as chair of the Board of Directors. In this process, the Nomination Committee has found that Peter Nicklin has extensive experience and background in the life science industry and significant experience in leading global teams. The Nomination Committee believes that Peter Nicklin is well suited to assume the role as chair of the Board of Directors.
"I am very pleased that Peter Nicklin has accepted the proposal to join the Board of Directors of Hansa as Chair. Peter has the experience and background that is needed to continue and develop the foundation that Ulf Wiinberg has laid. Together with his energy and positive spirit we believe Peter Nicklin is the right person to lead Hansa to the next steps", comments Jannis Kitsakis (representing AP4), chair of the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination Committee's proposals will be presented in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. Hansa Biopharma's Annual General Meeting will be held on June 30, 2022.
For further information, please contact:
Klaus Sindahl, Head of Investor Relations
Hansa Biopharma
Mobile: +46 (0) 709-298 269
E-mail: klaus.sindahl@hansabiopharma.com
Katja Margell
Head of Corporate Communications
Hansa Biopharma
Mobile: +46 (0) 768-198 326
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PHILADELPHIA, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) today announced it will release its first quarter 2022 earnings on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website at: http://www.livent.com.
The company will subsequently host a webcast conference call on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET that is open to the public via Internet broadcast and conference call.
Internet broadcast: http://www.livent.com.
Dial-in telephone numbers:
U.S. / Canada: (888) 330-2454
International: (240) 789-2714
Conference ID # 4348515
A replay of the call will be available via the Internet and telephone from May 3, 2022 until May 17, 2022.
Internet replay: http://www.livent.com
U.S. / Canada: (800) 770-2030
International: (647) 362-9199
Conference ID # 4348515
About Livent
For nearly eight decades, Livent has partnered with its customers to safely and sustainably use lithium to power the world. Livent is one of only a small number of companies with the capability, reputation, and know-how to produce high-quality finished lithium compounds that are helping meet the growing demand for lithium. The company has one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry, powering demand for green energy, modern mobility, the mobile economy, and specialized innovations, including light alloys and lubricants. Livent has a combined workforce of approximately 1,100 full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract employees and operates manufacturing sites in the United States, England, India, China and Argentina. For more information, visit livent.com.
Media contact: Juan Carlos Cruz +1.215.299.6170
juan.carlos.cruz@livent.com
Investor contact: Daniel Rosen +1.215.299.6208
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DALLAS (Nexstar) — A long-term study showed students who aren’t reading proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school, an event likely to impact one’s life in the years to come.
It’s why nonprofits like the Barbara Bush Foundation are working to improve literacy skills in students and turning to technlogy for solutions in closing that gap for struggling adult readers.
BBF partnered with Southern Methodist University and the Dollar General Foundation to develop a gaming app that aims to improve users’ comprehension skills by targeting the root causes of literacy issues.
In Texas, about 28% of adults have low literacy skills, which is measured by the ability to read above a sixth-grade reading level. Nationally, about 54% of adults, ages 16-74, lack those basic skills — which equates to about one in five Americans.
Diane Gifford is a clinical associate professor of education at SMU, who has been the brains behind the reading building blocks in trio’s app, called Enigma. She said they first started the game focusing on words and sounds, because an understanding of phonetics is often the missing puzzle piece in a struggling readers’ abilities.
“A lot of people, they miss skills and we miss this all the time,” she said. “But with adults, it’s compounded because they spent a lifetime missing skills.”
Gifford has worked closely with Corey Clark, who is the deputy director of SMU’s game lab. Together, the pair have been developing Enigma for years. It started as ‘Codex,’ which was an award-winning app in a worldwide competition called XPrize.
“Games themselves are engaging, they’re a place to fail. They’re a safe place to fail,” he said. “So this is perfect for educational practices. We use that same sort of engagement loop to actually try to make sure that somebody’s having fun and get that bounce between boredom and frustration, to keep them engaged.”
Enigma is designed to be fun for adults. It uses hidden objects in the Atlantis-themed game that users tap on to reveal either sounds or letters, with the goal of pairing corresponding sounds and letters together. Doing so advances the user to the next level but also is designed to improve their phonetic comprehension skills.
“Individuals might be able to read whole words like cat or dog, but they have no idea that cat is made up of three sounds, which is ‘k-A-t,’ and this connection is critical,” Gifford said.
Clark said their pilot of Enigma, which is still running through winter of 2022, is one of the largest educational pilots of all time.
“We will continue to test those to make sure that we’re getting the efficacy that we are looking at hoping for — not only in the literacy side, but in the engagement, the gameplay,” he said.
British Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation, said Enigma is a game changer for improving adults’ reading levels because it meets people where they are at, as opposed to a traditional class format that has some accessibility limitations.
“Gaming is exciting. It reduces shame and stigma,” she said. “One of the things is we know that traditional classroom learning, you know, you have to go after work or after school, you’re trying to put dinner on the table. So we wanted to deal with the issue of access first and foremost.”
Robinson said the foundation is bullish on education-based technology due to its scalability. She firmly believes that closing the literacy gaps in Americans will have profound impacts on all aspects of life.
“I like many Americans had no idea that we have so many people who are unable to read, write and comprehend to they can live their lives with dignity,” Robinson said. “If you are low literate, you typically can’t navigate your life with dignity, which means you can’t be a full worker, parent or citizen. It impacts every aspect of your life.”
While the app is largely geared toward struggling adult readers and second-language learners, BBF hopes Enigma can be a resource to teachers, students and anyone else who needs it.
The foundation hopes to officially launch the app in mid-2023 and plans to have it as a free-of-cost resource, thanks to donations and grants.
“There’s still a lot of funds needed and require just to continue progressing it for it. Also, we’re providing this reporting structure for teachers and programs and there’s actually hard costs associated with those things too. So we’re currently looking at ways to try to supplement that and support it long term,” Clark said.
Gifford reiterated that because of those donations and grants, they are able to move forward with the app’s development and keeping it free for users will be essential.
“We want to see a Enigma in everyone’s phone who wants to learn how to read, we want them to have fun with it,” she said. “When you think of the magnitude of the people right now in this country, who are below the sixth grade level, and their ability to read, we have a lot of work to do.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas-politics/meet-the-texas-designed-app-targeting-low-literacy-rates-in-adults/ | 2022-07-08T16:37:03Z |
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), a developer and retailer of cutting-edge eyeglasses and sunglasses designed to allow the users to remain connected to their digital lives, today announced the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 980,000 units consisting of 980,000 shares of its common stock and 1,960,000 Warrants to purchase 1,960,000 shares of common stock at a combined offering price of $7.50 per unit, for gross proceeds of approximately $7.35 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Each share of common stock was sold together with two Warrants, each Warrant to purchase one share of common stock with an exercise price of $7.50 per share. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 147,000 shares of common stock and/or warrants to purchase up to an additional 294,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, of which Maxim Group LLC has exercised its option to purchase additional warrants to purchase 294,000 shares of common stock.
The shares of common stock and warrants began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on August 15, 2022, under the symbols "LUCY" and "LUCYW," respectively.
The Company intends to use substantially all of the net proceeds from the offering for advancing its sales and marketing, expanding inventory, updating and producing in-store displays, developing new styles and sizes of the Company's smart eyewear, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
Maxim Group LLC acted as the Sole book-running manager in connection with the offering.
A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-261616) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which became effective on August 12, 2022. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Electronic copies of the prospectus relating to this offering, may be obtained from Maxim Group LLC, 300 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10022, at (212) 895-3745.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Innovative Eyewear is a developer and retailer of smart eyewear, which are designed to allow the users to remain connected to their digital lives, while also offering prescription eyewear and sun protection. The Company believes that traditional frames, no matter how attractive, do not possess the functionality that many eyeglass wearers need and want. Smart eyewear is a multifunctional product that addresses the needs of the optical, hearables and digital assistant markets. We believe that the Company's products are well positioned in this rapidly growing wearables ecosystem, with the mission to Upgrade Your Eyewear®. For more information, please visit www.lucyd.co.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to the anticipated timing of completion of the offering and other statements that are predictive in nature. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended from time to time, under the caption "Risk Factors."
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TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Romano stranded the bases loaded in the ninth inning, making Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s tiebreaking single stand up as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 2-1 Wednesday night to end New York’s winning streak at 11.
Matt Chapman homered and Yusei Kikuchi (1-1) allowed a run over a season-high six innings for Toronto, which narrowly held on.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a one-out single off Romano in the ninth and was replaced by pinch-runner Tim Locastro, who advanced to second on Josh Donaldson’s hit. Aaron Hicks struck out and Joey Gallo walked to load the bases for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who grounded out to end it.
Romano leads the majors with 12 saves in 13 tries. Toronto avoided being swept in the three-game series.
New York’s 11-game run was its longest since a 13-game streak from Aug. 14 to 27, 2021.
“Winning 11 in a row, that’s no small task,” Donaldson said. “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing.”
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by plate umpire Marty Foster for arguing balls and strikes during Aaron Judge’s at-bat in the eighth. Foster upset Judge after calling him out on a low strike in the sixth.
“We’re playing for a lot,” Boone said. “I just felt like there were a couple there in situations that didn’t go our way.”
Boone and Foster exchanged heated words before the Yankees manager exited the dugout. One pitch later, Judge struck out swinging to end the inning.
“He stood up for us and stood up for me and I appreciate it,” Judge said.
Hicks said Foster’s inconsistent calls were tough to take
“Those balls are low to Judge,” Hicks said. “Especially in a big situation like that, we need a solid strike zone. Those are things that are tough to swallow, especially in big situations like that and a guy like that at the plate.”
Boone said he didn’t believe he’d done anything during the argument that would warrant additional discipline from the league.
“I was pretty mad out there,” he said. “Hopefully not a suspension or anything. I kept it in control somewhat.”
Judge finished 0 for 3 with a walk and three strikeouts, fanning three times for the second straight night. He went hitless for just the second time in 14 games.
Kikuchi won for the first time in five starts with Toronto. He walked one and struck out a season-high seven.
“Stuff-wise, he was good,” Boone said. “He was throwing hard. He flashed a good changeup, the cutter was a good pitch for him.”
Yankees batters swung and missed 15 times against Kikuchi, the most swings and misses he’s generated in a single start this season.
“If he throws strikes, he’s going to get people out,” Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said.
David Phelps got one out in the seventh but left after issuing back-to-back walks, and Tim Mayza came on and retired the next two batters. Yimi Garcia worked the eighth.
Toronto improved to 10-3 in one-run games. The Blue Jays lead baseball with 10 one-run victories.
Gallo returned to the lineup after missing the past three games because of a tight left groin and homered on the first pitch he saw from Kikuchi in the third.
Gallo’s homer was his third and New York’s major league-leading 35th.
Chapman opened the scoring in the second with a leadoff blast off left-hander Nestor Cortes. The homer was Chapman’s fifth.
Bo Bichette hit a two-out double in the third and Guerrero broke the deadlock with his single.
Cortes (1-1) allowed two runs and four hits in four innings. He walked four and struck out three.
“The command wasn’t there today,” Cortes said.
New York lost for the second time in 17 games when hitting at least one home run.
ROSTER MOVES
The Blue Jays selected RHP Casey Lawrence from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned LHP Andrew Vasquez to Triple-A. To make room for Lawrence on the 40-man roster, INF Gosuke Katoh was designated for assignment.
NEW HOME FOR HOLLAND
LHP Derek Holland tweeted that he signed a minor league deal with Toronto. A 13-year veteran, Holland went 3-2 with a 5.07 ERA in 39 games with Detroit last season. He has also pitched for Texas, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, and both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Blue Jays: OF Teoscar Hernández (strained left oblique) went 1 for 3 and struck out twice in his second rehab game at Class-A Dunedin. Hernández could rejoin the Blue Jays in Cleveland on Thursday.
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Gerrit Cole (2-0, 3.00) starts Friday as the Yankees return home for the opener of a three-game series against Texas. RHP Glenn Otto (1-0, 2.89) starts for the Rangers
Blue Jays: RHP José Berríos (2-0, 4.13) starts Thursday in the opener of a four-game series in Cleveland. RHP Aaron Civale (0-2, 10.67) goes for the Guardians.
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Dougherty girls basketball coach Khadijah Ali is adding Esports athletics director to her list of titles as the team gears up to start play in spring 2023.
ALBANY — In Esports lore, the first competition, in 1972 at Stanford University, drew five participants, with the winner receiving a “Rolling Stone” magazine subscription.
Fast forward five decades and gaming has become a phenomenon that draws millions of players and fans around the world, and where top professionals can make high five-figures in prize money in a year.
This school year, Dougherty High School will be the first in the public school system to participate in the program. Georgia High School Association regional and state events include play in the games League of Legends, Rocket League, Splatoon, Super Smash Bros. Mario Kart, Madden NFL 22 and Hearthstone.
The Dougherty County School System also has initiated computer coding instruction in its four middle schools this year.
Dougherty High will be the first in the system to begin competition in events starting in the spring of 2023, said Khadijah Ali, who serves as athletics director, head girls basketball coach and administrative manager at the school.
“I’m excited to implement Esports into our athletics program here at Dougherty High,” said Ali, who also is director of athletics for Esports. “We are the first school in our district to implement an Esports program, and my hope is that it takes off from here, not only in Dougherty County, but throughout the region.”
Any student with a passion for gaming is a good candidate to try out, Ali said, and like sports played with balls and athletic uniforms, gaming requires some of the same attributes. Those include commitment, practice and being coachable.
“Talent is a plus,” she said. “You need to be a team player, and you need good communication skills. It definitely helps if you have knowledge of the game you’re playing, but most importantly you have to be willing to learn and get better individually and as a team.
“The Esports program creates a new and unique opportunity for every student to represent our school, specifically, students that don’t normally participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports or other competitive clubs/organizations. I am super excited to see those students step out of their comfort zone and represent Dougherty High this spring.”
Participating in Esports can give students a sense of belonging in the school community through their involvement, she said, and much of the interest so far has been from students who don’t play sports and aren’t involved in other school clubs or groups.
“Esports has given them a connection to the school and a new sense of pride,” Ali said. “Additionally, colleges and universities are offering millions of dollars in Esports scholarships, and that number is growing as more and more schools sign up and add Esports to their athletic programs.”
More than that, players will gain in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills and soft skills like collaboration, problem-solving and time-management, she said.
“Besides the STEM benefits of Esports, SEL benefits include students developing and valuing relevant social skills,” Ali said. “Among these are key SEL (social emotional learning) skills, like perseverance, team building, and even critical thinking. In addition to helping them in a team setting, these skills can also help them in the classroom. Plus, seeing this connection can help make Esports even more appealing to many students and potentially drive the growth of school programs.”
And for those who excel and make it to the big time, there’s always the chance to make $50,000 or more playing a videogame.
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Rowing team member missing after Florida lightning strike
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Divers searched through the night for a student missing after a rowing team’s boat capsized in an Orlando lake following a nearby lightning strike, officials said.
Medics took one child to a hospital and three others who were on the boat were sent home with their parents following the incident on Lake Fairview on Thursday evening, Orlando Fire Department Executive Deputy Chief Ian Davis said during a news conference.
“The rowing club was on the lake practicing,” Davis said. “There was lightning strike in the area. We’re unsure if it actually hit the vessel or was just in the area. The boat was capsized.”
Davis said divers and officials from multiple agencies were searching a wide area for the missing child. He did not give the age of the child or what school the team members attend.
Orlando television station WESH reported that the team was practicing at the North Orlando Rowing facility. Its online calendar said middle school and JV/Varsity teams were scheduled to practice between 3:50 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
“We are going to use every diver that we have to see if we can locate the missing child,” Davis said.
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