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Bus driver fired for drinking beer during elementary school field trip, company says
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A bus driver who admitted to drinking beer while elementary students were on a field trip has been fired.
On Monday, fourth and fifth grade students boarded a bus with Lamers Bus Lines at Lincoln Elementary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to go on a field trip to Madison, Wisconsin. On the way back, a student noticed an open can of beer under the driver’s seat.
Once the bus arrived at the school, the district requested Green Bay police investigate, WBAY reports.
Upon investigating, the district says the driver admitted to police that he drank beer earlier in the day while students were involved in activities on the field trip.
The driver’s name was not released by the bus company.
In a statement, Lamers’ said its office staff and supervisor interacted with the driver before the trip, as they say they typically do, and did not observe any impairment before the driver left.
While at the school, Green Bay police processed the driver. Lamers said in a statement they have a “zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol” and fired the driver “effective immediately.”
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 11 at 2:32PM MDT until April 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Periods of snow, heavy at times. Snow accumulations of 3
to 6 inches in the valley, and 6 to 12 inches in the mountains.
Locally higher amounts are possible across the higher peaks.
* WHERE…Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Jackson Hole.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM Tuesday. There will likely be a lull in the
steady snowfall between midnight and 6 AM Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult over Teton and
Togwotee mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Visibility around a tenth of a mile in
heaver snow could result in snowmobilers becoming disoriented
and lost.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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Nearly 40 PACE executives expected to attend this year's conference more than doubling 2021 Summit attendance
MOORESTOWN, N.J., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.® (TRHC) (NASDAQ: TRHC), a leading healthcare technology company advancing the safe use of medications, will host its 2022 CareVention HealthCare Advisory Summit for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Executives in Phoenix, AZ on June 22 & 23, 2022, providing a forum for discussion on the opportunities to further accelerate the future of PACE.
The Summit, "Preparing for the New Future of PACE", has already experienced record interest with nearly 40 PACE executives expected to attend this year's conference, more than twice the attendance in 2021.
"The number of PACE programs is expected to grow by more than 25% over the next several years. The strong uptick in registrations for this year's CareVention Summit is evidence that PACE leaders are starting to plan for this new phase of growth and optimization," said TRHC Co-Founder and President, Orsula V. Knowlton, PharmD, MBA. "We have been instrumental in supporting many start-up and expanding PACE organizations, so we know how important peer collaboration and idea exchange is in this unique care model. We are excited to provide this forum for sharing to better prepare us all for the future of PACE."
The conference will feature a special session, "PACE at the Threshold of Future Success", with guest speaker Samira K. Beckwith, ACSW, LCSW, President and CEO, Hope Healthcare. Additional sessions will delve into advances in operational efficiencies, research into the value of pharmacogenomics and technology updates.
This is the fourth year that TRHC has hosted the CareVention HealthCare Summit. The event will host in-person participants and provide opportunities for networking and continued discussion.
About Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) (NASDAQ: TRHC) provides medication safety solutions that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to optimize medication regimens, combatting medication overload and reducing adverse drug events – the fourth leading cause of death in the US. TRHC's proprietary technology solutions, including MedWise®, improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower healthcare costs. TRHC's extensive clinical tele-pharmacy network improves care for patients nationwide. Its solutions are trusted by health plans and pharmacies to help drive value-based care. For more information, visit TRHC.com.
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Which activity cubes are best?
If you are looking for a fun way to develop your child’s cognitive and motor skills, activity cubes are the way to go. They can help improve everything from hand-eye coordination to reading and problem-solving skills. Best of all, they keep kids entertained while doing so.
There are plenty of things to consider when choosing an activity cube for your child, such as the build materials and theme, but the most important is how well it fits their developmental age. If you want a cube that can grow with your child from the time they are a baby through to their toddler years, opt for a model with plenty of activities of varying skill levels, such as the Hape Country Critters Wooden Activity Play Cube.
What to know before you buy an activity cube
Developmental stage
Activity cubes can provide countless hours of entertainment and learning for a child, but only if you get one that fits their skill levels. Most activity cubes list the intended age range, but you’ll also need to consider an individual child’s developmental stage when choosing a model. Ideally, the activities should reinforce and build on things they already know or things you are just beginning to teach them.
For example, if your child understands a few letters, consider buying an activity cube that has the entire alphabet or perhaps a few basic words they can practice spelling out. Very young toddlers tend to do best with activity cubes that provide a lot of tactile sensations because they can enjoy these long before they begin to recognize shapes or letters.
In addition to cognitive skills, consider motor skills. An activity cube should be challenging for a child but not so difficult they become frustrated when trying to use it.
Theme
Along with your child’s developmental stage, consider their interests. Activity cubes are available in a variety of themes, ranging from sports to animals and storybook fantasies. Choosing a model that incorporates pictures, shapes and characters they like should make it more engaging for them. Some models also mix themes, which are great for children who don’t yet have specific likes and dislikes.
Safety
While you might assume any toy marketed for children is safe, this is not always the case. This means the responsibility ultimately falls on parents and other caretakers to ensure they aren’t giving children a toy that could be dangerous. When looking at activity cubes, consider the size of the pieces and if any can be detached or broken off by a determined child. Check that it doesn’t have sharp edges or corners.
Materials
Activity cubes are made from a variety of materials. Wood is the most eco-friendly option but plastic models often are cheaper and more likely to have sounds or music. There also are plushie activity cubes for babies.
What to look for in a quality activity cube
Number and type of activities
Some activity cubes only have a few activities while others might have 15 or more. The greater the number of activities and the more variety, the more time a child will spend playing with it. The most common activities are bead mazes, matching mazes, abacus sliders, shape sorters and spinning gears.
Sounds
Activity cubes with sounds can be more engaging, especially for young children. Some feature pianos, xylophones or other instruments. There also are models that play recordings at the touch of a button, such as counting, animal sounds or nursery rhymes.
Lights
Lights also can make activity cubes more interesting. These often come with models intended for babies between 1-2 years old.
How much you can expect to spend on an activity cube
Small plushies for babies tend to cost between $10-$20. Plastic models range from $10-$50, and wood activity cubes cost between $20-$125.
Activity cube FAQ
How do you clean an activity cube?
A. Activity cubes can be difficult to clean because of the number of nooks and crannies. Start by wiping down the exterior with a solution made from warm water and standard dish soap. Wipe it down one more time with a damp cloth to remove as much of the soap as possible. If you have a place to do it, you can leave it outside in the sun for an hour or two to help kill off germs and bacteria you may have missed when wiping it down.
Is it OK for a child to climb on an activity cube?
A. No. Never allow children to climb or pull too hard on an activity cube. Either of these actions can lead to the activity cube falling on the child and potentially causing injury. To ensure safety, always supervise your child when they’re using their activity cube.
What’s the best activity cube to buy?
Top activity cube
Hape Country Critters Wooden Activity Play Cube
What you need to know: With a country theme, vibrant colors and plenty of activities, this activity cube should keep most children between the ages of 12 months and 6 years entertained for hours.
What you’ll love: It is made from wood sourced from sustainable forests and finished with nontoxic, water-based paint. The durable construction allows it to withstand plenty of use.
What you should consider: You could easily lose some pieces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Top activity cube for the money
Top Bright Toddler and Baby Activity Cube Toy
What you need to know: This model combines an elephant shape with engaging activities.
What you’ll love: You can remove the bead maze and use it separately, making it a great choice for multi-child households.
What you should consider: It is too small for some babies in the recommended age range.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Worth checking out
Play22 Activity Cube With Bead Maze
What you need to know: This affordably-priced toy keeps children engaged while allowing parents to keep to their budget.
What you’ll love: Most children are drawn to its bright primary colors, and its lack of any notable theme makes it suitable for all children, no matter their interests.
What you should consider: It’s very lightweight and some children may accidentally push it around while playing with it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
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Before Art McNally became a momumental figure in officiating, there was Hugh 'Shorty' Ray
George Halas was one of pro football's founding fathers.
He coached the Chicago Bears to eight National Football League titles. He owned the team for 63 years.
What did Halas think his biggest impact was during all those years? It had nothing to do with the Bears.
"Getting the league to hire 'Shorty' Ray was my finest contribution to pro football," Halas said almost a half-century ago.
Hugh "Shorty" Ray became the first NFL technical advisor and supervisor of officials enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966. Unlike 2022 enshrinee Art McNally, Ray was never an NFL official. Like McNally, he was a monumental figure who elevated officiating to a higher level.
Halas urged the NFL to hire Ray in 1938. Officiating during league's early years was described as "haphazard" and "biased." Rules were not consistently enforced. Player injuries occurred as a result.
A former Big Ten official, Ray improved the techniques of NFL crews. He gave his officials written tests on rules. Only a score of 95% or better was acceptable.
Ray is believed to have made over 300,000 observations while working for the NFL. Without the technology developed during McNally's era, he often used a stopwatch, pencil and slide rule. Among his recommended rule changes were no loss of yards and stopping the clock on incomplete passes.
The first book to help officials make correct calls in all possible scenarios was created by Ray. A similar book is still used by the NFL's officiating department.
With better interpretation of the rules under Ray, no team had an advantage of another.
“Ray’s scientific approach to the game prevented coaches from obtaining rule changes solely for their own benefit,” Halas once said. “He generally ensured that any rule changes would be solely for the benefit of the entire league and in the interest of the fans.”
Ray worked for the NFL until 1952. He died in 1956.
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MADISON, N.J., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), recently announced its inclusion on the 2022 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ list presented by Great Place to Work®.
"We're honored to once again be recognized for our investment in workplace culture, making Anywhere an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and ripe with opportunities for growth," said Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Chief People Officer, Anywhere. "We owe this recognition to our employees, who share the common goal of empowering everyone's next move and consistently strive for excellence on behalf of our affiliated agents, franchise owners, and each other."
The Best Workplaces in Real Estate award is in its first year and is based on analysis of survey responses from over 23,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the real estate industry. Anywhere has been a certified Great Place to Work four years in a row based entirely on employee feedback.
Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they had been a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. 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.
"These companies have adapted to the challenges of an ever-changing workplace by their commitment to inclusive, high-trust cultures where employees are treated as human beings first and foremost," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Real Estate."
As one of the largest full service residential real estate services companies in the U.S., Anywhere is dedicated to creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a vocal advocate for equal opportunity and fair housing. In June, the company officially completed its corporate rebrand from Realogy to Anywhere, signifying a strategic emphasis on building a more frictionless and digitized home buying and selling experience for any consumer, anywhere. The transformation also represents the company's mission to further move its culture and talent strategy into the future – empowering employees' growth anywhere in their career journey.
Read more about the Anywhere company culture in its 2021 CSR Report. For more information, please visit anywhere.re and follow Anywhere on social media by visiting its LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. As the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services encompassing franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture, the Company supported approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021. The Company's diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, the Company fuels the productivity of its approximately 197,600 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 140,600 independent sales agents in 119 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, the Company has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2021 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers 2021.
About the Best Workplaces in Real Estate™
Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in Real Estate by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from over 23,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the real estate industry. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey. Great Place to Work determines its lists using its proprietary For All™ methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone. Read the full methodology.
To get on this list next year, start here.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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D2iQ platform simplifies Kubernetes management and enables EKS customers to more quickly bring cloud-native applications into production at scale on Kubernetes
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D2iQ, the leading enterprise Kubernetes provider for smart cloud-native applications, today released updates to its D2iQ Kubernetes Platform (DKP), enhancing organizations' ability to streamline the deployment and management of Kubernetes workloads in Day 2 production environments. Of particular significance for Amazon Web Services Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) customers is the ability to more easily deploy and manage EKS Kubernetes clusters.
Managing multi-cluster and multi-cloud environments is a problem faced by many organizations modernizing their infrastructures. By providing a central management plane that unifies and eases the management of all Kubernetes clusters, DKP 2.3 gives enterprises unparalleled control and consistency across multi-cloud, multi-cluster landscapes.
Among its new capabilities, DKP 2.3 makes it easier than ever to manage AWS EKS clusters and now also supports provisioning Kubernetes on the top-three public cloud providers–Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform–along with support for the Kubernetes distributions from each of these cloud providers: AWS EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
In addition, DKP 2.3 can now centrally configure and deploy applications per cluster in a multi-cluster environment, providing more flexibility and control when managing multi-cluster environments.
By adding support for provisioning Kubernetes clusters on the Google Cloud Platform, DKP 2.3 enables DKP users to centrally manage all their Kubernetes clusters within the three most popular public cloud provider services, making multi-cloud Kubernetes management easier and giving organizations more flexibility when it comes to public cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes distributions.
Additionally, DKP 2.3 provides support for attaching existing GKE clusters and deploying the DKP Day-2-ready platform applications, making GKE clusters production-ready and enabling organizations to centrally manage third-party cloud provider Kubernetes distributions of their choice (EKS, AKS, and GKE).
With this latest update, DKP adds value to AWS EKS by providing a comprehensive ecosystem of supported and open-source Kubernetes platform applications that accelerate the path to production at scale. Platform teams can now focus on creating developer experiences to solve business challenges without compromising innovation and security.
"While Amazon EKS offers a great foundation for building cloud-native applications, production-grade enterprise platforms need to be augmented with additional capabilities to meet Day 2 operational challenges," said Tobi Knaup, CEO of D2iQ. "As a founding member of the CNCF, D2iQ has deep experience in deploying containers and Kubernetes in production. The new updates to DKP provide our customers with everything they need to adopt Kubernetes on Amazon EKS, expand and run enterprise-scale Kubernetes to hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge environments, and more quickly realize the value of smart cloud-native applications."
DKP 2.3 also includes two significant alert features to the D2iQ technology preview of DKP Insights, DKP's self-service troubleshooting capability. Insights now prevents potential problems and downtimes by checking workload configuration against a set of best practices and suggesting improvements. DKP Insights alerts also are enhanced through a details page that includes information on the anomaly, root cause analysis (RCA), and suggested solutions to resolve the anomaly.
Additional new features in DKP 2.3 include:
- Enhanced documentation: The updated documentation feature reorganizes the content from all D2iQ solutions for DKP. Improved search functionality enables users to more easily search across all products on the platform without having to learn all the platform components.
- Kubernetes 1.23 support: DKP 2.3 supports Kubernetes 1.23, enabling users to benefit from the latest features and security fixes in upstream Kubernetes.
DKP 2.3 is generally available now. Register now to attend the upcoming Linux Foundation webinar "Enterprise Kubernetes Done Right with D2iQ" on September 21.
D2iQ is the leading provider of enterprise-grade cloud platforms that enable organizations to embrace open source and cloud native innovations while delivering smarter Day 2 operations. With unmatched experience driving some of the world's largest cloud deployments, D2iQ empowers organizations to better navigate and accelerate cloud native journeys with enterprise-grade technologies, training, professional services and support. Whether you are deploying your first Kubernetes workload, optimizing your business analytics with Spark or Jupyter, or looking to educate your developers on the benefits of cloud native, D2iQ has the expertise, services, and technology to enable you to succeed. D2iQ is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in London and Hamburg, Germany. D2iQ investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Khosla Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Microsoft, and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Find us at D2iQ.com.
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NEW ORLEANS , June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 19, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OKTA), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Okta as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-okta/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by July 19, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Okta and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 22, 2022, the Company disclosed that it had detected an attempted hacking attack in late January 2022, and that, "[b]ased on our investigation to date, there is no evidence of ongoing malicious activity beyond the activity detected in January." Later that same day, the Company disclosed that "[a]fter a thorough analysis of [the hackers'] claims, we have concluded that a small percentage of customers – approximately 2.5% – have potentially been impacted and whose data may have been viewed or acted upon."
On this news, shares of Okta fell $17.88 per share, or 10.74%, to close at $148.55 per share on March 23, 2022.
The case is City of Miami Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Trust v. Okta, Inc., No. 22-cv-02990.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
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(The Hill) – The U.S. is roasting under an extended heat wave, with 28 states experiencing heat warnings and most Americans exposed to temperatures higher than 90 degrees this past weekend.
The deadly weather is severe on its own, but it’s also a sign of what’s to come as the planet heats up due to climate change.
And the sweltering conditions highlight Congress’s inability to pass meaningful legislation to combat the issue.
“We will see worse going forward simply because climate change will continue to make the planet warmer and warmer,” said Jonathan Overpeck, a climate scientist and dean of the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability.
Over the past few days, temperatures in much of the country hit triple digits.
In Texas, record-breaking temperatures reached 115 degrees in Wichita Falls, with 110 hit in other cities in the state and Oklahoma.
Newark, N.J., also hit a new record at 102 degrees, with the temperature’s recorded at the city’s airport topping 100 for five days straight.
Boston also hit 100 degrees on Sunday.
The heat has been lethal in multiple locations. A person died from heat exposure in New York City on Saturday, while Dallas County, Texas, also reported a heat-related death last week.
Maricopa County, Ariz., confirmed 12 heat-related deaths between July 10 and July 16, though it’s not clear whether the deaths actually occurred on those days, or if they were just added to the state’s existing totals during that time period.
As of last week, Tulsa’s Emergency Medical Services had responded to 85 heat-related illnesses — which can include heat exhaustion or stroke — so far this month. Sixty of those people were hospitalized.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 600 people in the U.S. each year are killed by extreme heat, though other studies put the figure much higher.
A 2020 study looking at counties representing about 62 percent of the U.S. population found that in those alone, there was an average of 5,608 heat-attributed deaths each year between 1997 and 2006.
Chris Uejio, a professor at Florida State University, said that heat can negatively impact the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as kidneys, and that research is emerging on its impacts for mental health and dizziness.
“It impacts a wide variety of the body’s systems,” Uejio said.
The people most at risk typically include the elderly, people with pre-existing conditions, those who are pregnant, infants and young children, the homeless and those who can’t afford to pay for air conditioning and cooling, Uejio said.
Marc Chenard, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, told The Hill that the temperatures are related to “larger-scale” weather patterns and high pressure.
Chenard said it’s hard to say whether or how much climate change contributes to specific events but climate change increases the risk of heat waves generally.
“The general consensus is that climate change in general would result in a higher frequency of heat waves across the country,” he said.
Overpeck, who has also contributed opinion articles to The Hill, similarly said, “It’s pretty unequivocal at this point that humans are playing a role in making heat waves more frequent, hotter and longer, all things equal.”
A 2021 study found that 37 percent of heat-related deaths during the warm season can be attributed to human-caused climate change. It also found that increased deaths are “evident on every continent.”
The extreme weather puts an additional spotlight on Congress, where Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) recently backed away from Democrats’ climate legislation after months of negotiations.
That legislation would have put funding toward tax credits that were expected to spur clean energy deployment. Lawmakers were also weighing a fee on methane emissions for the oil and gas industry.
“I find it very frustrating,” Overpeck said when asked about government inaction. “We really do know at this point exactly what’s [happening] and why, and we have the solutions. And we know that future generations are going to bear the brunt of the disaster that we’re creating.”
After the legislation was jeopardized, all eyes have turned to the Biden administration, which could try to limit climate change through regulatory actions. But experts say that it will be difficult for the executive branch to make up the emissions reduction deficit that the legislative defeat caused.
Many climate advocates are also calling on the Biden administration to declare a climate emergency, which could unlock additional powers to take on the crisis. So far, Biden has not done so, but it’s not clear whether he will eventually.
In the meantime, Uejio said, there are policies on the adaptation side that both federal and state governments can pursue to limit the damage. He said this includes measures like not letting utilities disconnect the power during extreme weather events.
“Recognizing that we have to adapt to some heat now and in the future…there’s a variety of policies and programs that are cost-effective and can notably reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/us-bakes-in-extreme-heat-as-federal-climate-action-flops/ | 2022-07-26T12:31:43Z |
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WARWICK, R.I., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An alarming number of Americans are unclear whether their health insurance works outside the U.S. A new survey from InsureMyTrip found nearly 50 percent of travelers surveyed did not know whether their domestic health insurance plan would cover any emergency doctor or hospital visits while traveling outside the country.
Survey Question:
Does your domestic health insurance cover you while traveling outside the U.S.?
Survey Results:
Yes: 28.3%
No: 22.3%
Not Sure: 49.4%
Understanding Coverage
Travelers unclear on if they have coverage should contact their health insurance company on whether emergency medical coverage will extend outside the U.S. Depending on a specific plan and area of travel, medical coverage can vary widely.
Policyholders may discover they have either "in-network" coverage, limited coverage, or no coverage at all. Travelers should also be aware of the following:
Deductibles: the amount a patient must pay for covered services before insurance kicks in
Co-insurance: the amount a patient is responsible for a covered health care service
Co-payments: a set amount owed for a covered health care service
A Word About Medicare
Original Medicare does not cover emergency medical care for travelers outside the U.S. There are supplemental plans such as Medicare Advantage and Medigap that can provide limited additional coverage, for more details visit Medicare.gov.
Emergency Medical Evacuations
According to the U.S. State Department, very few domestic health insurance companies will pay for a medical evacuation back to the United States, which can easily cost $100,000, or even more, depending on the condition and location of the patient.
Travel Insurance Options
Travelers should know about any limitations of domestic health insurance policies while out of the country. In most cases, there are gaps in coverage. Some gaps are significant. Travel insurance is recommended because it can act as supplemental or primary coverage.
Plan Options
Both comprehensive and travel medical insurance plans are a valued supplement while traveling overseas, offsetting possible coverage gaps evident in some domestic health insurance plans including emergency medical coverage and emergency medical evacuation.
Some travel insurance policies may also cover pre-existing medical conditions. To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit the learn section on InsureMyTrip.com.
Travel Smart
In addition to seeking proper medical protection, travelers should also understand any destination-specific requirements, including required vaccinations. The U.S. State Department is a helpful resource.
Methodology
Survey was sent to those identified as Americans, male or female (18+), who use websites in the Google Surveys Publisher Network. The survey was conducted from May 23, 2022 – May 24, 2022, and generated 1,329 completed responses.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows:
The dividends are payable on October 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 10, 2022.
About SoCalGas
Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million consumers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines will continue to play a key role in California's clean energy transition—providing electric grid reliability and supporting wind and solar energy deployment.
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045 and to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego.
For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions with respect to the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.
In this press release, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "contemplates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "in process," " construct," "develop," "opportunity," "target," "outlook," "maintain," "continue," "progress," "advance," "goal," "aim," "commit," or similar expressions, or when we discuss our guidance, priorities, strategy, goals, vision, mission, opportunities, projections, intentions or expectations.
Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include risks and uncertainties relating to: decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits and other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions by (i) the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), U.S. Department of Energy, and other regulatory and governmental bodies and (ii) the U.S. and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein in which we do business; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in (i) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (ii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, and (iii) obtaining the consent or approval of partners or other third parties, including governmental and regulatory bodies; civil and criminal litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, arbitrations and other proceedings, including those related to the natural gas leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility; changes to laws and regulations; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, information and systems used to operate our businesses, and confidentiality of our proprietary information and personal information of our customers and employees, including ransomware attacks on our systems and the systems of third-parties with which we conduct business, all of which have become more pronounced due to recent geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the war in Ukraine; failure of our counterparties to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, laws, rules and disclosures, as well as related goals and actions of companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and any deterioration of or increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our business; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may be disputed or not covered by insurers, may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable
insurance; inflationary and interest rate pressures, volatility in commodity prices, our ability to effectively hedge these risks, and their impact, as applicable, on our cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; the availability of natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, and Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the CPUC.
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‘Appalachia Rises: Come Hell or High Water’ flood relief telethon partners with Gray TV stations
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT/Gray News) - On the one month anniversary of the deadly flooding that swept through several Eastern Kentucky counties, musicians from across Kentucky and the country are joining together to raise funds for those affected.
On Monday, Eastern Kentucky natives Halfway to Hazard, Tyler Booth and Taylor Austin Dye will join T. Graham Brown at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg for the ‘Appalachia Rises: Come Hell or High Water’ flood relief telethon. The fundraiser is being shown live online in a partnership with Gray Television stations WYMT in Hazard, Kentucky, WKYT in Lexington, and WSAZ in Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia., as part of their work to assist in relief efforts.
Other big names like Trace Adkins, Dillion Carmichael, Lee Greenwood and Tracy Lawrence, along with Kentucky favorites John Michael Montgomery, Walker Montgomery, JD Shelburne and Wynonna Judd, have committed their time and support to the event.
All of the proceeds of the event will go to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. For more information, or to donate online, please visit the Flood Relief section of WYMT’s website.
At least 39 people have died as a result of the flooding that devastated multiple counties July 29. Hundreds more were displaced from their homes.
“We are proud to partner once again with our friends in country music to aid those impacted by this devastating flood. Money raised during this benefit telethon will be used to help Eastern Kentuckians rebuild. We know this is going to be a long process, and we want to do everything we can to help our neighbors,” WYMT General Manager Neil Middleton said.
T. Graham Brown has taken the lyrics to his song “Hell and High Water” and helped create the “Come Hell Or High Water” T-shirt, which is an outline of the Kentucky Commonwealth punctuated by the words Kentucky Strong! Those can be ordered here.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For Ridge Alkonis, a U.S. Navy lieutenant living in Japan, a springtime trip with his wife and three children to Mount Fuji was intended as fun and leisurely family time before an expected deployment.
What happened next, and why, is a matter of dispute. But it gave rise to a three-year prison sentence.
In the telling by Alkonis’ family and supporters, the naval officer abruptly lost consciousness in the car, causing him to slump over behind the wheel after suffering acute mountain sickness. Japanese prosecutors and the judge who sentenced him contend he fell asleep while drowsy, shirking a duty to pull over immediately.
No matter the cause, Alkonis’ car veered into parked cars and pedestrians in a parking lot, striking an elderly woman and her son-in-law, both of whom later died. With a Japanese court set to hear an appeal Wednesday of Alkonis’ prison sentence, his parents are pleading for leniency for an act they say was nothing more than a terrible accident but that prosecutors view as deadly negligence. He is home in Japan pending the appeal.
“The word that comes to our mind is fairness. We want him to be treated fairly for an accident,” said Alkonis’ father, Derek Alkonis, of Dana Point, California. “We don’t feel like it’s been that way. We know it hasn’t been that way. And it concerns us that our son has been given a three-year prison sentence for an accident.”
The victims’ families could not be contacted by The Associated Press because their names are redacted in court records reviewed by the AP.
The upcoming hearing is the latest development in the case against Alkonis, 34, a specialist in underseas warfare and acoustic engineering who has spent nearly seven years in Japan as a civilian volunteer and naval officer.
In the spring of 2021, after a period of land-based assignments, the Southern California native was preparing for a deployment as a department head on the USS Benfold, a missile destroyer.
On May 29, 2021, with the assignment looming, his family set out for an excursion of Mount Fuji hiking and sightseeing.
They had climbed a portion of the mountain and were back in the car, heading to lunch and ice cream near the base of Mount Fuji. Alkonis was talking with his daughter, then 7, when his family says he suddenly fell unconscious behind the wheel. He was so out of it, they say, that neither his daughter’s screams to wake up nor the impact of the collision roused him.
After the crash near Fujinomiya, he was arrested by Japanese authorities and held for 26 days in solitary confinement at a police detention facility, interrogated multiple times a day and was not given a medical treatment or evaluation, according to a statement of facts provided by a family spokesman. That statement says that when American authorities arrived to take Alkonis into custody and return him to a U.S. base, he already was held by the Japanese.
He was indicted on a charge of a negligent driving, resulting in death, and sentenced last October to three years in prison. The charge carries up to seven years imprisonment in Japan. He has appealed.
English-language court records obtained by the AP show that the judge expressed skepticism over the mountain sickness claim, citing an initial statement from Alkonis to police in which he said he felt drowsy after driving through mountainous curves.
He later testified to feeling sudden mountain sickness — a finding supported by a neurologist’s June 2021 diagnosis — but the judge said such a sensation should have abated as Alkonis drove down the mountain.
The judge said that though it was conceivable Alkonis was suffering from light mountain sickness, it was difficult to imagine he went from not feeling drowsy at all to becoming suddenly incapacitated.
A Navy spokesperson said Alkonis remains on active duty and that the Navy has provided him and his family “with the whole-person care and support they need.” A lawyer for Alkonis declined to comment.
The case is playing out against the backdrop of long-standing concerns by Japan about bad behavior, however sporadic, by the tens of thousands of U.S. service members in the country and a sense that they are afforded preferential treatment. A 2014 AP investigation found that at U.S. military bases in Japan, most service members judged culpable in sex crimes in recent years did not go to prison, with offenders instead routinely punished by demotions, fines or removal from the military.
This case is different, though, in that Alkonis is not accused of acting with any nefarious intent, and he and his family say they have taken repeated steps to express remorse and to accept responsibility.
The family says they were encouraged by Alkonis’ lawyer to cooperate, plead guilty and pay restitution to the victims’ families — which they did, by signing a $1.65 million settlement, about half of which was raised from savings and friends and family.
“Ridge has said from day one, minute one: All he wants to do is help this family. He feels the burden of what happened that day,” said his mother, Suzi Alkonis. “We all do.”
Eric Feldman, a professor of Japanese law at the University of Pennsylvania, said that instinct is especially understandable in Japan, where the criminal justice system values expressions of remorse and where payment to victims can sometimes avert criminal prosecution. It’s a system that gives particular focus to serving the interests of victims.
“There’s a general view that what you don’t want to do in Japan is to continue to proclaim one’s innocence,” Feldman said.
In this case, however, the criminal case has not gone away, and Suzi Alkonis said it was frustrating that displays of remorse can seem to actually work against her son in the courtroom. She feels anxiety for her son, uncertain of the lasting impact the case will have on his military career, but also pain for the victims.
“There are people who make really bad decisions and there’s mercy for people who make bad decisions,” she said. “We feel like we would love a little mercy because Ridge has spent his lifetime trying to make good decisions. And then to have an accident come out of the blue, it’s already hurt one family so badly — and it’s it’s hurting this one.”
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Associated Press writers Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo and Lolita C. Baldor contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/us-naval-officer-in-japan-faces-prison-over-deadly-crash/ | 2022-06-06T08:46:30Z |
Mom says tornado was right behind her as she drove to safety
By Kendall Keys and James Paxson
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GAYLORD, Michigan (WNEM) — One person is confirmed dead and at least 44 are injured after a tornado left a trail of destruction in the northern Michigan city of Gaylord Friday afternoon.
Officials say multiple homes and businesses were destroyed or damaged. The extent of those injured are not yet known.
“When I try to recall it, it’s just such a blur, because it just happened so fast,” said Gaylord resident Celeste Feole.
At 3:38 p.m., Feole’s phone lit up with a tornado warning.
“And it was here before 4:00,” Feole said.
Feole was in her car with her three children.
“We were driving east to take shelter. And as I was driving through town, I can see all the debris flying, and through my rearview mirror, I could literally see the swirl and the eye of the tornado was like right behind us,” Feole said.
The tornado passed right through where her husband was working.
“They were just, ‘I want to see dad, is dad okay?’ because my husband was right where it hit,” Feole said.
She had moments of panic as she was trying to reach her husband with spotty cell service.
“I am so worried. The service was so hard. I couldn’t get messages in or out,” Feole said.
Her husband was safe and not injured by the tornado.
“Thank God they have a brick building. He works at ABC Warehouse. All the buildings around him are all the photos I took today. The other places are like completely gone. Ripped off of the ground and the buildings are torn down,” Feole said.
Feole is a photographer. After it was safe, she drove to the aftermath to document the destruction.
“We were shook. I am speechless. Like, I can’t believe I am seeing this with my very eyes,” Feole said.
She cannot help but worry about the community after documenting so much damage.
“Families are going to worry about, ‘what are we going to do for work?’ because all of our small businesses, the restaurants, the buildings, it’s just a shock,” Feole said.
She says her tight-knit community is resilient.
“We’re worried about our community, for sure. I just know that we’re going to stand up, we’re going to rebuild, we’re going to get back up,” Feole said.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Quinn Ewers has been named the Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback, Steve Sarkisian announced Friday.
Ewers was battling sophomore Lake Travis product Hudson Card for the starting position. Earlier this week, Sarkisian said he had a “pretty good idea” of who had won the spot.
The second-year Longhorns coach picked Ewers after evaluating the two players over spring practice and two-plus weeks of preseason practice.
Ewers transferred to Texas this offseason after spending his freshman season at Ohio State.
Ewers was the top-ranked recruit in the class of 2022 out of Southlake Carroll in the DFW area before reclassifying to the 2021 class and graduating early to take advantage of sponsorships within Name, Image and Likeness.
The Sept. 3 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe will be Ewers’ first real game action in just under two years. Ewers’ last game was Southlake Carroll’s 6A state championship loss to Westlake in January 2021.
Card appeared in seven games in 2021 while sharing starting duties with Casey Thompson. Thompson transferred to Nebraska after Ewers announced his transfer to the Longhorns. Card threw for 590 yards and five touchdowns. | https://cw33.com/news/former-highly-touted-southlake-carroll-qb-quinn-ewers-named-texas-longhorns-starting-quarterback/ | 2022-08-19T19:55:23Z |
DALLAS, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco Bell® Franchisee, North Texas Bells, announces the reopening of its restaurant at 3636 Forest Lane. Taco Bell is on a continuous journey to provide customers with experiences that matter while still staying relevant with their ever-changing preferences. As restaurants are the most prominent place for customers to experience the brand, Taco Bell has invested in turning new restaurant designs into real life experiences that matter.
This location utilizes Taco Bell's Endeavor design, which brings to life the social experience of food in a distinctively Taco Bell way. The Endeavor model also emphasizes Taco Bell's technological advancements. Outfitted with the latest digital channels, the restaurant has multiple customer accessibility points, creating a fast, easy, and fun experience for our fans such as: free Wi-Fi, power outlets and comfortable seating to provide an enjoyable in-store experience. The drive-thru will feature an easy to navigate menu board complete with an electronic ordering system so that orders are made quickly and accurately.
The restaurant will continue to serve the Dallas community seven days a week between the hours of 8 am – 3 pm.
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About North Texas Bells, LLC
North Texas Bells, LLC (NTB) is a Franchisee of Taco Bell Corp. NTB was founded on December 21, 2011 with the acquisition of 13 units in the Dallas DMA. The company was founded and committed to its mission statement, "Consistently, Best on Block." Delivering Great Food and a Great Guest Experience is paramount to the success of NTB. The company has grown to over 59 Taco Bell locations in North Texas and Central Oklahoma. NTB celebrates its culture focused on family and winning in every category.
For information about North Texas Bells, LLC, visit www.ntbells.com
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Deputies cut shark free from crab trap
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 1:25 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (CNN) – Deputies in Florida risked their own safety Friday to help preserve sea life in Tampa Bay.
The Pinellas County deputies freed a 6-foot long shark that had gotten caught in a crab trap.
Someone had flagged down the marine patrol officers to report the issue.
A video showing the deputies working to free the shark hooked on the trap’s buoy was posted to the sheriff’s office Twitter feed.
They tried hard to remove the hook but couldn’t, so they cut it down as far as possible to free the shark.
The deputies had spent time earlier in the week rescuing sea turtles.
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CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John Springer, MBA, has been appointed TCS Education System's chief financial officer, effective immediately. Springer brings more than 20 years of industry and consulting experience in finance, operations, and strategic leadership. Springer has a strong background in both the higher education and nonprofit space, and brings deep expertise in business analytics, enterprise performance management and integrated business planning.
"I am confident that John's extensive experience and successful track record position him well to be a strong contributor in our community," said TCS President Michael Horowitz, Ph.D. "He will without a doubt play an integral role in advancing our ongoing success as a System. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team."
Springer holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in finance and business economics from the University of Chicago. Immediately prior to joining TCS, Springer provided interim finance leadership as a consultant for non-profit and corporate clients. His previous experience includes senior leadership roles at American Intercontinental University, Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois, and SIRVA, Inc.
"It is a privilege to be joining the TCS Education System community," Springer said. "The culture at TCS is energizing and excellence-driven, and I look forward to contributing to the greater goal of positively impacting student success on a national scale."
About TCS Education System
TCS Education System (TCS) is an integrated, nonprofit system that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact.
Founded in 2009, the System consists of six distinct communities—The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School, The Colleges of Law, Saybrook University, Kansas Health Science Center, and the TCS System Office. TCS utilizes strategic partnerships in order to foster economies of scale, academic innovation, risk mitigation, and resourceful business solutions, in order to maximize the educational experience of students. To learn more, visit www.tcsedsystem.edu.
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Notice how you never hear anybody talk about “the information superhighway” anymore? The creation of the internet marked a big advance in human ingenuity, yes. As a lifelong reader who feels claustrophobic in libraries, it’s been an enormous boon to my existence. I spend hours online every day.
The convenience of, say, being able to sit in Arkansas reading The Boston Globe’s coverage of the Red Sox over my morning coffee — What? They traded Christian Vazquez for two minor league pitchers? What were they thinking? — makes my days more rewarding. Last night, I looked up an old friend who’s still teaching at Wake Forest University, and getting rapturous student evaluations.
Much of the rest of my time online, however, I spend reading about politics. And politically speaking, the internet is pretty much a disaster, a spewing fountain of misinformation and delusion. Novelist Scott Turow may have put it best: “The internet has bred defiant communities of lunatics who once huddled in shamed isolation with their unsettling obsessions.”
There have always been conspiracy theorists in the United States, typically right-wing, paranoid and racist. From the Know-Nothing Party of the 1850s to the Cold War-era John Birch Society, they’ve mostly been a product of loneliness, ignorance and fear of the other. The Birchers, for example, described President Dwight Eisenhower as “a dedicated, conscious agent” of the communist conspiracy. Only a traitor, you see, would have dispatched the 101st Airborne to bring about the “forced integration” of Little Rock Central High School.
It wasn’t until California gubernatorial candidate Ronald Reagan characterized the Birchers as a “lunatic fringe” in the mid-’60s that the organization faded from view.
But even the Birch Society was relatively sane compared to the mad imaginings of QAnon, their online spiritual descendants. According to National Public Radio, “a December poll by NPR and Ipsos found that 17% of Americans believed that the core falsehood of QAnon — that ‘a group of Satan-worshiping elites who run a child sex ring are trying to control our politics and media’ — was true.”
Even more alarmingly, another “37% said they didn’t know whether the baseless allegation was true or not.”
People, that’s a bare majority. Alas, there aren’t enough psychiatric wards in the country to hold them all. So I’m hoping the second number is more a reflection of polling inadequacies and ignorance of QAnon than genuine confusion. Because otherwise, we’d all be doomed.
Let’s put on our thinking caps: Is it reasonable to think that Hillary Clinton participates in satanic sex rituals, murders kidnapped toddlers and drinks their blood? Or is that the delusional product of a twisted mind?
Gee, I can’t decide.
Make that many twisted minds, actually, torqued by social media. Writing in The Atlantic, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt points out that in the Q&A portion of the manifesto he published (where else?) online, the Buffalo supermarket shooter asked himself:
“Where did you get your current beliefs?
“Mostly from the internet. There was little to no influence on my personal beliefs by people I met in person.”
The killer, Haidt points out, “could not have found such an extreme ... group in his small town 200 miles from Buffalo. But thanks to social media, he found an international fellowship of extreme racists who jointly worshipped past mass murderers and from whom he copied sections of his manifesto.”
Of course, the anecdote cuts both ways. In real life, as opposed to Online Fantasyland, the Buffalo shooter found no kindred spirits. Then, too, maybe I lead a sheltered life, but I don’t know a single person who would admit to believing that Hillary Clinton is a Satan-worshipping cannibal.
Of course, I don’t go around asking.
Haidt also suspects that unhinged, unregulated social media are partly responsible for a retreat from democratic values — more tribalism, more violent rhetoric and less respect for law — pretty much around the world.
Thanks to the growth of social media, he adds, “[p]eople could spread rumors and half-truths more quickly, and they could more readily sort themselves into homogenous tribes. Even more important ... was that social-media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook could now be used more easily by anyone to attack anyone.”
Tell me about it. Back in 2016, I got threatening emails from Russian operatives claiming to have visited a defunct greasy spoon with the same ZIP code as mine to gather intelligence to hunt me down. Not Vladimir Putin’s A-team, I figured.
Maybe just as dangerous to our collective well-being as QAnon, however, is the phenomenon I’ve seen described as “The University of Facebook School of Medicine.”
Frightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, many who barely passed 10th grade biology began doing what they called “research” online — Googling loaded topics like the perils of vaccines, the miracle drug ivermectin, etc. Disdaining “elitists” — that is, doctors, epidemiologists and public health experts — there’s no telling how many gullible souls they pushed into an early grave.
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons is a National Magazine Award winner and co-author of “The Hunting of the President” (St. Martin’s Press, 2000). Email Lyons at eugenelyons2@yahoo.com.
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Ironnet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Ironnet, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
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'As You Are' reduces autism diagnosis time from years to weeks
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Early diagnosis is crucial for children with autism, yet parents can face very long wait times to receive answers. A new virtual clinic called As You Are aims to solve this problem by increasing access to a team of pediatricians who provide evaluations for autism to children 16 months to 10 years old using exclusively telehealth appointments. Families who complete the As You Are assessment process can receive a diagnosis in less than one month.
"Starting interventions during the early developmental period is critical for children, yet today, the wait times for an evaluation for autism can be between 12-30 months. As You Are can reduce the time to diagnosis to less than 30 days," said Chief Medical Officer of As You Are, Dr. Kortney West. "There is a significant need across our country for autism diagnoses to be made earlier to help our next generations thrive."
As You Are uses an evidence-based approach, making the process as rigorous as possible, and the team differs by using exclusively virtual appointments to make the experience faster and more accessible. Additionally, by connecting families with physicians, As You Are equips families with the knowledge and resources families need to help children flourish, regardless of their location.
"Over 80% of all counties in the U.S. lack diagnostic resources," said Kayla Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of As You Are." As You Are transcends geographic barriers to provide timely and high-quality care for patients in the comfort of their own home."
As You Are launches in Alabama, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania on August 1 and has plans to expand nationwide. To learn more about As You Are and how to get started, please visit AsYouAre.com.
As You Are is managed and operated by Quadrant Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates. Quadrant Biosciences Inc. is a life sciences company dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by delivering innovative diagnostic, therapeutic, and virtual care solutions for global health priorities. Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, and located throughout the SUNY Upstate Medical University campus, Quadrant Biosciences has grown to 180+ employees since 2015. To learn more, visit www.QuadrantBiosciences.com.
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CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoltmann Law Offices announces the filing of a FINRA Arbitration claim on behalf of a group of eighteen investors against Cabot Lodge Securities. The claims filed are in connection with Cabot Lodge's recommendations that the Claimants invest in GWG L-Bonds in violation of Regulation Best Interest and the Colorado Securities Act. FINRA Case No. 22-01460. The Claimants are seeking rescission of their GWG L-Bond investments, compensatory damages, costs, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees.
The Claimants allege that by early 2020, Cabot Lodge lacked any reasonable basis to continue offering GWG L-Bonds to their clients, in violation of Regulation Best Interest. "It is the duty of every brokerage firm to perform reasonable due diligence on investments prior to offering them to their clients to ensure the brokerage firm understands the risks, characteristics, benefits, and costs of any security." Said Chicago Attorney Joseph Wojciechowski. "Firms comply with this obligation when they fully vet a securities offering through the firm's due diligence process to be aware of red-flags which may undermine the investment's ability to perform."
According to Chicago attorney Andrew Stoltmann: "By 2019, GWG was a fundamentally changed company. Its life settlement business was failing. L-Bond investor money was no longer going towards buying life insurance policies, but instead was being used to help GWG's then CEO and COO cash out to the tune of $30 million and absorb a business that had lost hundreds of millions of dollars itself. This Beneficient transaction resulted in GWG booking a $2.4 billion 'goodwill' line item, on their balance sheet, which represented 67% of the company's assets. All of this, the entire business, was dependent on selling L-Bonds to retail investors through this broker/dealer network. That is not a viable business model and these facts were either ignored by brokerage firms, or their due diligence investigation was so lacking, that they didn't know them." Mr. Stoltmann ended: "And virtually every single investor we've interviewed was either told by their financial advisor, or otherwise believed, that their L-Bonds were secured by GWG's life insurance portfolio, when that was never true."
According to Wojciechowski, "Brokerage Firms like Cabot Lodge have to answer for their non-stop approval of these GWG L-Bonds which as time went on became less viable investments. GWG admitted in its bankruptcy filing, that it used new L-Bond investor money to pay interest and principal payments to previous L-Bond investors. Why wasn't GWG buying more life insurance policies and managing that portfolio profitably? These are fundamental and basic issues that required vetting by brokerage firms that sold GWG L-Bonds to their clients."
Stoltmann Law Offices is currently representing GWG L-Bond investors in securities arbitrations against the brokerage firms who recommended the investment to them. Please visit www.stoltmannlaw.com to learn about legal options to or call us at 312-332-4200.
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New report shows Kansas could be friendly to students with debt
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With graduation celebrations set for the weekend, a recent report shows which cities in Kansas - and the nation - are best for students with debt to settle down in.
With area college and high school seniors set to graduate the weekend of May 14 and student debt reaching a staggering $1.61 trillion, WalletHub.com says it released its report on the Cities with the Most & Least Student Debt in 2022.
To compare which cities were cheaper for students than others, WalletHub said it compared the nation’s largest cities against median student debt, median earnings of a bachelor’s degree holder, and the ratio of student debt to median earnings of bachelor’s degree holders. The last number shows what percentage of a degree holder’s earnings goes toward student debt.
In Northeast Kansas, cities seem to be more forgiving to students.
Emporia ranked in the 70th percentile with the lowest ratio of student debt to earnings. The report shows students in Emporia owe a Median Student Debt of $13,628 while the Median Earnings of a Bachelor’s Degree Holder is $40,578. The city boasted a 33.58% ratio of Student Debt to Median Earnings.
Junction City ranked in the 41st percentile with students owing a Median Student Debt of $18,806 and earning about $46,480. The city boasted a 40.45% ratio of Student Debt to Median Earnings of a Bachelor’s Degree Holder.
Topeka ranked in the 32nd percentile with a median debt of $19,639 owed by students who earn about $45,786 when they earn their degree. The capital city boasted a 42.89% ratio of Student Debt to Median Earnings of a Bachelor’s Degree Holder.
Manhattan ranked in the 20th percentile with a median student debt of $21,428 while those who hold a bachelor’s degree make about $45,469. The city boasted a ratio of Student Debt to Median Earnings of Bachelor’s Degree Holders of 47.13%.
Lawrence ranked in the 7th percentile with the highest ratio of student debt to earnings in the area. Students in Lawrence owe about $24,328 while those who hold bachelor’s degrees owe about $43,956. The city hosts a 55.35% ratio of Median Student Debt to Median Earnings of Bachelor’s Degree Holders.
The report indicates the most overleveraged cities include:
- Selma, Alabama
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Avon Park, Florida
- Cordele, Georgia
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- McComb, Mississippi
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Ashland, Kentucky
- Ithaca, New York
The report indicates the most underleveraged cities include:
- Vienna, Virginia
- Fremont, California
- Menlo Park, California
- Sammamish, Washington
- Milpitas, California
- Gilroy, California
- Delano, California
- Bronxville, New York
- Sunnyvale, California
- Coachella, California
The report also found that 93% of students are concerned about the economy while the number one post-graduation fear is not finding a job - 36% - followed by student loan debt - 30%. sIt also found that 20% of students think a college education is less important due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 52% think their school has not done enough to educate them about personal finance.
WalletHub said about 44% of students think having an emergency savings account is the most important financial lesson they have learned from the pandemic, followed by not going into debt - 23% - and having a steady job - 22%.
WalletHub also found the best credit cards for 2022 graduates include the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card for Students with limited credit and a .edu email. the Petal 2 Visa Credit Card with limited credit and no .edu email required, and the Discover it Secured Credit Card with damaged credit.
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Expanding the Contact Center Business in Central Europe
LEIPZIG, Germany and INNSBRUCK, Austria, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH), announced today it has acquired NTW Software GmbH, based in Innsbruck, Austria and Munich, Germany.
Enghouse AG, based in Germany, acquired NTW which provides a suite of products, ranging from attendant console to contact centers for organizations of all sizes primarily within the Cisco market segment. With a focus on modern communications solutions, NTW's modular software supports Cisco's Unified Communication solutions of any size. NTW customers and partners use the company's products to address the requirements of modern communications solutions. These include call center functions in real time, in conjunction with customer service, CRM integrations, help desk and attendant consoles.
"NTW's team and products expand our existing console and contact center business in Central Europe, adding Unified Communication products to Enghouse's channel product portfolio," said Steve Sadler, Chairman & CEO of Enghouse. "We are very pleased to welcome NTW's customers, partners and employees to Enghouse."
"We are excited to join Enghouse, particularly because of the synergies between the two companies," said Markus Gruber, one of the co-founders of NTW. Florian Tiefenbrunner, the other co-founder, added: "Together, we look forward to expanding our geographical capabilities and product offerings to our partners and customers."
About Enghouse
Enghouse is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides enterprise software solutions focusing on contact centers, video communications, healthcare, telecommunications, public safety and the transit market. Enghouse has a two-pronged growth strategy that focuses on internal growth and acquisitions, which are funded through operating cash flows. The company has no external debt financing and is organized around two business segments: the Interactive Management Group and the Asset Management Group. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the company's website at www.enghouse.com.
About NTW Software
Founded in 2006, NTW Software GmbH, is a modern communication software provider covering all aspects of Attendant Consoles and Contact Center capabilities for enterprises of all sizes. Its products provide Phone Services, Intelligent Routing as well as Multi-Channel and Recording capabilities that can easily be deployed and provisioned within a Cisco UC environment. NTW's product portfolio also includes integrations to several CRM systems and offers Real-time Usage Statistics, Call Accounting and Billing features. More information can be obtained on the company's website at: www.ntw-software.com.
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10 children, 2 adults taken to hospital after crash splits truck in 2
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) – A dozen people were taken to the hospital in Indiana Monday night after a crash that split a pickup truck in two pieces, police said.
According to WPTA, officials said they believe the 65-year-old driver of a pickup truck crossed an intersection without stopping.
A large passenger van, driven by a 41-year-old woman carrying 10 children, crashed into the side of the truck.
Police said the children involved were between the ages of 6 months and 15 years. They were all wearing seat belts and only had minor injuries.
Authorities said they believe alcohol played a role in the crash, and police said the truck driver would not cooperate with the investigation.
At this time, no charges have been filed, but the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
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BORODYANKA, Ukraine (AP) — Valentyna Klymenko tries to return home as late as possible to avoid the darkness of her war-damaged home outside Ukraine’s capital. She visits friends, goes to the well for water or looks for a place to charge her phone.
The 70-year-old Klymenko then returns alone to an apartment that used to be noisy and full of life. She is now greeted by dim, damp rooms instead of the voices of her great-grandchildren.
Klymenko rarely cooks. She drinks fruit compote and eats canned tomatoes, which she prepared last year, so she doesn’t waste the gas in her portable stove. She goes to bed quickly, but can’t fall asleep for a long time.
Her thoughts revolve around one question: “What will happen to my home?”
Russian troops retreated from the area around Kyiv in late March. But they left behind 16,000 damaged residential buildings in the Bucha region, where Borodyanka is located, according to the head of the Kyiv regional administration, Oleksiy Kuleba.
The most affected street in Borodyanka, a town with a population of more than 12,000, was Tsentralna, which was still called Lenin Street less than a decade ago. One of the homes on this street belongs to Klymenko.
The shockwave from a Russian airstrike that witnesses say struck the building across the street with two bombs caused a fire in Klymenko’s five-story apartment building.
The apartments on the upper floors of Klymenko’s building burned. Four months later, there is no electricity, water, or gas. Some residents lost everything and ended up on the street without any means to find a new home.
“I had a sofa here and armchairs here. But now there are just the springs,” said Tetiana Solohub, pointing to the blackened walls of her home. Nothing is left but a couple of small enamel cups and the suffocating smell of ashes.
Solohub’s scorched apartment is located a few floors above Klymenko’s. They moved into the building at the same time 36 years ago, when it had just been built.
“And now, at 64, I am forced to be homeless,” Solohub said. Unlike Klymenko, she even doesn’t have a damaged apartment to live in. Hers is completely gone.
Solohub now lives in a camp for displaced people made of shipping containers. It was established in Borodyanka with the support of the Polish and Ukrainian governments. There are other camps like this in the Kyiv and Lviv regions. It has become a popular way to offer a home to people who can’t return to their own abodes.
There are 257 people — 35% of them older residents — living in Borodyanka’s camp. Kostyantyn Morozko, a representative of the military administration in the Bucha region and coordinator of the shipping container camp, said that he expects two containers for 160 people to be added this month. But even this isn’t enough. He has 700 families waiting.
Morozko expects the temporary camp to endure for autumn, winter and spring. He thinks there is a 90% chance that people will remain until then. The first cold weather is expected in early September.
The camp’s residents are adjusting to the idea of a long stay. They bring a bouquet of fresh flowers to the shared kitchen every couple of days, the shelves are filled with their belongings, and the tables in their “private” rooms are covered with colorful tablecloths.
But living conditions for older people are challenging. Solohub shares a small, narrow room with plastic walls with two other people. There aren’t many things on her shelf. She didn’t have a chance to rescue her belongings.
Because of the summer heat, it is difficult for her to stay in her makeshift home all day. So she often goes to rest in a small garage with metal walls and no windows near her home.
“I have a private space in this garage, and no one bothers me. I can’t breathe in that plastic house,” Solohub said. ’We want our houses to be restored so we have a place to invite our children and grandchildren.”
Klymenko is glad that her apartment didn’t burn down completely. But she doesn’t know when her granddaughter and great-grandchildren will come again. They left for Lithuania in the first days of Russia’s invasion. There, Klymenko’s granddaughter managed to find housing and a job.
“It is complicated for children in Lithuania. They do not know the language. It’s hard for them at school. It’s hard for them in kindergarten. It is tough not to be in your own country. But where can they come back?” Klymenko asked, with tears in her eyes.
She was also in Lithuania for several months after being evacuated from her basement the day after the fire in her building. One of the few things she took with her was her great-grandson’s blanket, which she used to protect herself from the cold.
But Klymenko felt uncomfortable outside Ukraine, so she returned to the only place she could at least partially regain her past life.
Only she and a neighbor from the same floor now live in the five-story building. It’s bearable in summer, but the cold of autumn will be challenging. Her great-grandson’s blanket lies near her bed.
“I’m staying. And I will stay. And I don’t know what will happen next,” Klymenko said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $610,702 during their first year in the White House and paid $150,439 in federal income taxes. That was a tax rate of 24.6% for 2021, well over the average of around 14% for all Americans.
The totals were similar to the Bidens’ 2020 returns, when they reported earning $607,336 as he ran for president. They reported a federal income tax rate of 25.9% then.
The national median household income was $67,521 in 2020, according to U.S. Census data.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
Both this year and last were steep drops from 2019 for the Bidens, when they earned nearly $1 million, primarily from book sales, speeches and their teaching positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia Community College.
Jill Biden still teaches in Virginia while serving as first lady. The returns show Biden earning $378,333 as president — his $400,000 annual salary minus the time before noon on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2021 — and his wife receiving $67,116 for her teaching.
The couple gave $17,394 to 10 different charities in 2021. The largest gift was $5,000 to the Beau Biden Foundation, a nonprofit that works to combat child abuse named for their son, Beau, who died of brain cancer in 2015 at age 46.
The Bidens also released their 2021 Delaware income tax return and reported paying $30,765 in state income tax there. The first lady released a Virginia return showing she paid $2,721 in Virginia state income tax.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, released their 2021 tax filings, which showed them earning $1,655,563 in 2021 and paying $523,371 — a federal income tax rate of 31.6%. Harris and Emhoff also paid $120,517 in California income tax and $2,044 in New York income tax.
The second gentleman, who teaches at Georgetown Law School, paid $54,441 in District of Columbia income tax, and the couple contributed $22,100 to charity in 2021.
Biden campaigned on the transparency of his personal finances, releasing 22 years of tax filings ahead of the 2020 election. It was a direct challenge to Trump, who argued for years that an audit prevented him from releasing his taxes — though the IRS had mandated for four-plus decades that the tax returns of sitting presidents and vice presidents be audited.
The New York Times later obtained Trump’s tax records and reported that he paid just $750 in federal income taxes during his first year in the White House. IRS figures indicate that the average tax filer paid roughly $12,200 in 2017, about 16 times what the former president paid.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediCardia Health Inc. with Human Longevity Inc. (San Diego, CA) to be the first in North America to offer MediCardia HeartChart, a data integration and automation platform for cardiovascular disease management and will be the first in the United States to offer the revolutionary platform that extracts the masses of data trapped in EHRs to synthesize a complete profile of a patient to proactively identify patients at risk of cardiac events. The primary aim of the partnership between MediCardia Health and Human Longevity is to demonstrate how transitioning to a digital cardiology care paradigm with remote patient monitoring substantially improves quality, patient care and the care experience.
"Patients with cardiovascular disease and risk factors can be monitored remotely to track progress of vital signs, like blood pressure, weight, breathing rate and oxygen for better control of their health and medical conditions like hypertension, weight-management, COVID monitoring, and congestive heart failure. This is the way to achieve longevity, 100+," said Dr. Keen, Cardiologist and Chief of Cardiology at Human Longevity Inc.
"We are excited to work with Human Longevity to bring this connected, integrated data platform to their providers, and to the patients and community they serve," said Indrajit Choudhuri MD, CEO of Medicardia Health.
Built by the pioneers of the human genome sequencing effort, Human Longevity is the global leader in advancing the Human Longevity Care movement, on a mission to discover and harness the technological and biological unlocks that amplify span of life, health, & high-performance.
MediCardia Health is building the healthcare platform of tomorrow, to drive digital transformation in Cardiology today. At MediCardia we aim to learn from and partner with practices, organizations, and networks dedicated to embracing the global digitalization of healthcare and leverage one of its greatest benefits – the adoption of virtual care – as a paradigm shift on the journey to value-based care. MediCardia Health's mission is to establish itself as a foundational pillar in the global digitalization of healthcare and the adoption of virtual care as a paradigm shift on the road to 'Value'.
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Buying diapers and feminine hygiene products is about to get just a little bit easier for Coloradans.
HB22-1055, also known as the Sales Tax Exemption Essential Hygiene Products Act, went into effect on Wednesday.
Buying diapers and feminine hygiene products is about to get just a little bit easier for Coloradans.
HB22-1055, also known as the Sales Tax Exemption Essential Hygiene Products Act, went into effect on Wednesday.
"From now on in Colorado, there will no longer be state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products," said Gov. Jared Polis in a news release. "This new bi-partisan law finally ends the sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products permanently and starts saving people money on these necessary products."
Lauren Casteel, CEO of the Women's Foundation of Colorado, praised the legislation in the release.
"Every Coloradan deserves to live with dignity," said Casteel. "For far too many essential products like diapers, incontinence products, and period products are out of reach."
"The passage of HB22-1055," she said, "which exempts sales tax for these essential products will allow for Colorado women and their families to go to work, child care, and school while saving their family money."
The law comes as part of a bundle of measures meant to save Colorado residents money. In June, Polis announced plans for 100 different measures, including the elimination of the sales tax on hygiene products and the reduction of vehicle registration fees and business registration fees.
The Centennial State's legislation also follows several states that have reduced or eliminated taxes on menstrual products to make them more accessible and combat period poverty. The so-called "pink tax" on menstrual products has been nixed by at least 10 states as of 2019: Minnesota, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Nevada.
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The DRIPBaR Aims to Help the Mind and Body Through IV Vitamin Therapy
WRENTHAM, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking to change the way people perceive intravenous IV vitamin therapy and turn cellular health into a lifestyle, The DRIPBaR, an IV nutrient therapy franchise growing expeditiously across America, is serving up vitamins via IV. The brand, which has seen tremendous year-over-year growth, is estimated to open 50 locations by years end. The DRIPBaR is on a mission to set itself apart by focusing on cellular health and treating the mind and body at a cellular level. The brand continues to grow nationwide with the help of new CEO Ben Crosbie.
"Now more than ever, people are starting to recognize the power of intravenous therapies to maintain their best health and are seeking new ways to complement conventional treatment options," said Crosbie. "With 450 locations in various stages of development, wellness is still very much at the top of people's minds and The DRIPBaR is eager to serve those wanting to treat the mind and body at the cellular level."
The CellVie approach offered through The DRIPBaR gives people the opportunity to address their health at a cellular level in an effort to preserve vitality and obtain a more energized life more resilient to disease. IV vitamin therapy is the most direct way for the body to deliver the highest concentration of vitamins directly to the cells. The DRIPBaR has made it a point of emphasis of having registered nurses and nurse practitioners at every location during all operating hours. Going through an extensive training course, nurses and nurse practitioners are taught and trained to perform IV vitamin therapy services with the upmost care and precision.
"People of all ages are realizing now more than ever the importance of proactive healthcare. The DRIPBaR is allowing their clients and members to be the best version of themselves by treating the mind and body directly," said Chief Development Office, Candace Byrnes. "The DRIPBaR is bringing a modern and accessible approach to help individuals live their best CellVie and it is our mission to maintain the high standards we have set forth to continue to be the most professional IV therapy franchise with the highest quality out there."
Each DRIPBaR location offers 20 IV Lifestyle or Health Support drips including the Jet Setter, Time Machine, Restoration, Flu Fighter, and High C. All IV drips are handled by registered nurses under the guidance of a licensed medical director. For those who don't have time for a full IV vitamin infusion but are looking for the benefit, The DRIPBaR can give your body a boost in just five minutes with one of its five IM Quick Shots. IV therapy provides positive nourishment for conditions such as the common cold, headaches, cancer, and chronic illness and even helps slow the signs of aging.
Including a franchise fee of $55,000, the initial investment to open a 1,000 - 1,500 square foot location is around $136,500 to $338,300. The DRIPBaR is proud to offer first responder and Military discounts. For more information about the franchise opportunity, visit www.thedripbar.com/own-a-dripbar.
About The DRIPBaR
Founded in 2016 and franchising since late 2019, The DRIPBaR is a franchise focused on helping people obtain their best physical and mental health using intravenous therapies. Through advances in cellular and biological science, The DRIPBaR helps clients fight the consequences of chronic illness, address the effects of aging, and achieve balanced wellness. With 26 locations currently open and operating, The DRIPBaR already has over 450 additional locations in various stages of development across 28 states. For more information, visit www.thedripbar.com.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s next prime minister will take office amid turmoil: galloping inflation, a war in Ukraine, souring relations with China, a changing climate.
But not all those issues are getting equal attention as Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak vie for the votes of about 180,000 Conservative Party members. One of them will be elected Sept. 5 to replace the scandal-tarnished Boris Johnson, who stepped down as party leader this month.
With ballots due to be mailed out next week, polls put Truss in the lead, and she won the endorsement on Friday of Britain’s respected Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
Here is where the candidates stand on key issues:
ECONOMY
With Britain facing its tightest cost-of-living squeeze for decades amid soaring energy prices and 9.4% inflation, the economy has unsurprisingly dominated the contest — and it’s here where the two candidates differ most.
Truss is promising immediate tax cuts, saying she will scrap a 1.25% income tax hike introduced by Sunak to help fund the nation’s health and social care, and will cancel a planned corporation tax rise. She says she’ll fund the cuts through borrowing.
Sunak says he would get inflation under control before trimming taxes, although this week he pledged to scrap the sales tax on domestic energy bills for a year.
Both claim the moral high ground. Truss says hiking taxes amid a cost-of-living crisis is “morally wrong,” while Sunak says “it’s not moral” to pass bills on to future generations.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies, an independent think-tank, notes that “the candidates have been less forthcoming about their intentions for public spending.” They have made little mention of Johnson’s repeated promises to channel investment into deprived areas of central and northern England that lag behind the wealthier south. The IFS said Truss’s plans were likely to bring austerity, because “in the end lower taxes do mean lower spending.”
IMMIGRATION
Both candidates have doubled down on the Johnson government’s controversial plan to send some asylum-seekers arriving in the U.K. on a one-way trip to Rwanda.
Under an agreement between the two countries, the migrants will be considered for asylum in the East African nation, rather than the U.K. The British government says the policy will deter people-trafficking gangs who ferry people across the English Channel, but human rights groups say it’s immoral, illegal and a waste of taxpayers’ money.
The cross-party House of Commons Home Affairs Committee concluded that “the asylum agreement with Rwanda so far shows no evidence of being the deterrent it is intended to be.” Small boats keep crossing the Channel, no one has yet been sent to Rwanda, and the policy is being challenged in the British courts.
Nonetheless, Truss has suggested she could expand the program to other countries. Sunak says he will keep the Rwanda policy and might cap the number of refugees admitted to the U.K. each year.
BREXIT
When Britain voted on whether to leave the European Union in 2016, Sunak and Truss were on opposite sides. Sunak was a “leave” supporter, while Truss argued that the U.K. should remain in the bloc.
Now that Britain has left, both are keen champions of Brexit. They say they will seize the economic opportunities provided by Brexit — but have not given much detail about what those are. Both deny that Brexit was responsible for the hours-long delays faced by travelers and truckers at the port of Dover last week, though many economists say new barriers to trade and travel are clearly a factor.
Truss and Sunak both will push on with a plan to rip up parts of the U.K.-EU Brexit treaty governing trade with Northern Ireland, a move that has triggered legal action by the EU and could escalate to a trade war.
Many Conservatives see Sunak as softer on the issue, because as Treasury chief he was concerned about the potential damage to Britain’s economy. The less emollient Truss has the support of hardline Conservative Brexiteers, despite her past as a “remainer.”
CLIMATE CHANGE
Both candidates promise to meet the British government’s target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but green issues have featured little in the campaign.
Sunak has talked of using technology and of building more offshore wind farms. Truss says she will remove a “green levy” on energy bills that is used to fund renewable energy projects, something critics say will slow progress toward net zero.
Greenpeace and other environmental groups have railed against the lack of focus on energy and climate issues in the campaign, especially as Britain this month experienced 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time.
RUSSIA AND CHINA
Both candidates say they will continue the staunch support for Ukraine that has made Johnson more popular in Kyiv than in London. Britain has given Ukraine 4 billion pounds ($5 billion) in military and humanitarian aid to help it fight Russia’s invasion and is training Ukrainian troops on U.K. soil.
Sunak and Truss promise there will be no lessening of Britain’s support if they take over, and both say they will keep defense spending above the 2% of GDP recommended by NATO. Truss has pledged to go farther and raise it to 3% by 2030.
Wallace, the defense secretary, said Truss’s international experience and commitment to military spending gave her “the edge.”
Both candidates also are hawkish on China, though Truss’s criticism is louder. As foreign secretary she has called for a “network of liberty” to counter China’s growing political and economic influence, and she opposes Chinese investment in U.K. infrastructure projects like nuclear power plants.
As finance minister, Sunak’s past comments on China stressed the importance of maintaining a productive economic relationship. He has hardened his tone, calling China the “biggest-long term threat to Britain.” He says that if elected he will close the 30 Beijing-funded Confucius Institutes in Britain.
Beijing is unimpressed by both candidates’ rhetoric. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian this week urged British politicians not to “hype the so-called China threat.”
“Such irresponsible remarks will not help solve their own problems,” he said.
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CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro declared three days of national mourning Saturday, a day after 10 people, including two children, were killed in a daylight attack by a 34-year-old gunman who police said had recently exhibited a “change in behavior.”
The attacker used a hunting rifle to first shoot to death two children, 8 and 11, and their mother, who lived as tenants in his house in the western city of Cetinje’s Medovina neighborhood. He then walked to the street and randomly shot 13 more people, seven of them fatally. The gunman was shot dead later after a gunbattle with police.
Police investigating the rampage issued a statement Saturday saying it was still unclear what motivated the gunman — identified only by his initials, V.B. But they said people close to the attacker said he had recently started exhibiting a “change in behavior but nothing that indicated he could commit such a crime.” The attacker had an appointment to see a mental health care specialist but went on the rampage prior to it.
The police statement also said the law enforcement officers sent to the scene came under fire from the attacker and responded by firing at him at least 20 times and seriously injuring him.
“It is still being investigated if he died as the result of the serious injury (by police) or as the result of being shot at by a local citizen,” the statement said.
The prosecutor coordinating the investigation, Andrijana Nastic, told journalists Friday that the gunman was killed by a passerby and that a police officer was among the wounded. She said nine of those killed died at the scene and two died at a hospital.
Witnesses of the attack were struggling Saturday to come to terms with the carnage. They described scenes of chaos and horror as the gunman unleashed his fury on innocent people just going about their daily business on a warm summer afternoon.
“You could hear women crying, people shouting in panic that a man has a weapon and is indiscriminately shooting around. I heard gunshots,” said witness Milena Stanojevic. “I’ve seen a lot of crying, tears and sadness and today, silence and disbelief.”
Cetinje, a city of 17,000 people and the seat of Montenegro’s former royal government, is 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, the current capital of the small Balkan nation.
Four of the wounded were transferred to the Clinical Center in Podgorica for surgery and were still in intensive care Saturday, according to its chief neurosurgeon, Dr. Ivan Terzic. Two others suffered less severe injuries and were recovering at a hospital in Cetinje. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/montenegro-mourns-after-10-are-killed-in-shooting-spree/ | 2022-08-14T01:53:28Z |
11-year-old sends elementary school assistant principal to hospital following argument, police say
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – An elementary school assistant principal in South Carolina was sent to the hospital after she was assaulted by an 11-year-old student, police said.
According to the Charleston Police Department, officers responded to Drayton Hall Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
At the scene, the assistant principal told officers that she pulled the 11-year-old student out of class to have him clean up a mess he made in the boy’s bathroom. This led to an argument, and the student cursed at her, then struck her in the face, according to an incident report.
The assistant principal said the student started to kick and punch her torso while she was attempting to stop him. Eventually, the two parties were separated, and the student was brought to the principal’s office.
Investigators said they saw a red marking across the victim’s eye where she was struck. She was taken to the hospital following the incident for evaluation.
Later, police talked to the student about the incident.
The student claimed he did not make the mess in the boy’s bathroom and that he was tired of the victim telling him what to do. After striking her, the student says he attempted to leave, but the victim stopped him, and he continued to strike her in the face and curse at her.
Police asked if the student felt the assistant principal deserved it; the student reportedly said she did and that he did not feel bad about it.
Another staff member at the school told officers that she had been assaulted by the same student recently. Bruising was seen on the staff members’ arms from the alleged incident, the report stated.
No arrests have been made because of the student’s age.
Police said they are working with the assistant principal to figure out whether any charges will be filed.
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The Esports 3.0 Platform has secured an extra 50M commitment following its current token raise
GEMS prepares for a listing in the coming months
HONG KONG, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GEMS is honored to announce its new $50 million Investment Commitment from GEM Digital Limited ('GEM Group'), a digital asset investment firm based in The Bahamas. GEM Group actively sources, structures and invests in utility tokens listed on over 30 CEXs and DEXs globally.
The new capital will be used to further enhance GEMS products and expand the ecosystem globally, with a primary focus in Asia.
GEMS, the Esports 3.0 Platform, currently has more than 80 blockchain and Esports companies as partners, most of which are pioneer, top-tier investors or world class leaders in the industry. As its expansion plan is inclusive and aggressive, GEMS welcomes new GameFi partners to join in.
"GEMS is a promising Esports 3.0 GameFi Platform with a unique O2O (online-to-offline) system. It propels Esports into 3.0 by integrating GameFi, Metaverse and SocialFi elements," a spokesperson for the GEM Group said. "We are about to experience fundamental change in how we perceive the blockchain and Esports world. We definitely see great potential in GEMS Esports 3.0 platform and would like to give our ultimate support to GEMS."
"We are honored to sign the $50 million Investment Commitment agreement with the GEM. This agreement with GEM notably positions us for our next stage of development as we continuously innovate and evolve our products," said Andy Koh, CEO of GEMS. "GEM's capital commitment provides strong support to future development and expansion of our platform, especially in Asia. Part of the capital will be used to fund user acquisition."
"The $50 million funding commitment from GEM will foster the growth of GEMS, as well as its partners. With LABS Group and Arena Esports Hotel as our founding partners, our next step is to wisely deploy these capitals to nurture our O2O ecosystem, as well as explore new and exciting opportunities for GEMS," said Yuen Wong, co-founder of GEMS and CEO of LABS Group.
GEMS has secured an extra 50 million USDT on top of its current token raise of 7.46 million, which sees opportunities from the market and enthusiasm of industrial players. With the support of over 45 partners and the GameFi alliance, GEMS is excited to be listed on top Launchpads, which allows GEMS to recruit more early adopters to learn about this Esports 3.0 platform. Make blockchain gaming the next Esports!
For more information, please visit thegems.gg.
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ABOUT GEMS Esports 3.0 Platform
GEMS stands for GameFi, Esports, Metaverse and SocialFi.
Proudly presenting Esports 3.0, GEMS is an Esports 3.0 Aggregator Platform within a unique O2O (online-to-offline) Ecosystem. Our one-of-a-kind ecosystem is designed to be the ultimate, one-stop GameFi destination, allowing crypto and Esports gamers to learn, connect, and immerse themselves in different metaverses and GameFi worlds via online and offline touchpoints.
ABOUT GEM Digital Limited
GEM Digital Limited is a digital asset investment firm. Based in The Bahamas, the firm actively sources, structures and invests in utility tokens listed on over 30 CEXs and DEXs globally.
Global Emerging Markets ("GEM") is a $3.4 billion, alternative investment group with operations in Paris, New York, and Bahamas. GEM manages a diverse set of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets and has completed over 530 transactions in 72 countries. Each investment vehicle has a different degree of operational control, risk-adjusted return, and liquidity profile. The family of funds and investment vehicles provide GEM and its partners with exposure to: Small-Mid Cap Management Buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities and select venture investments.
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BRONX, N.Y., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund eight research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx. The inaugural Price Family Foundation Health Equity Pilot Awards will provide $200,000 in funding over two years to each team and support basic science, translational, and clinical investigators focusing on cancers that are highly prevalent in the Bronx.
"Reducing cancer disparities means teasing apart and addressing the various causes of cancer—from the genetic and molecular to environmental and occupational exposures—that result in worse outcomes for Black, Brown, and other marginalized people in our country," said Edward Chu, M.D., M.M.S., director of the MECC; vice president for cancer medicine at Montefiore Health System; and the Carol and Roger Einiger Professor of Cancer Medicine and professor of medicine, of oncology, and of molecular pharmacology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. "We are grateful to have found a partner in the Price Family Foundation, which believes, as we do, in the importance of research that promotes health equity in the Bronx, which will inform cancer care here at our cancer center and throughout the country."
Advancing Cancer Equity
The Bronx has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Nearly 44% of people identify as Black or African American and 56% Hispanic; more than a third of residents were born in another country. Despite growing evidence that many molecular causes of cancer and disease progression are different in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) than in white people, BIPOCs are often excluded from clinical trials, and their genetic makeup is ignored in preclinical studies testing possible treatments.
"The Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center is committed to leading the way in identifying new molecular alterations, targets, and signaling pathways that can be the focus for new drugs, immunotherapies, and novel treatments among people of color," Dr. Chu added, noting that the research will also help inform new strategies for early detection, screening, and prevention for all patients.
The winning proposals include a range of investigations for a variety of cancers—including lung, head and neck, prostate, gynecologic, and breast—that disproportionately affect Black, Asian, Hispanic, and other non-white populations. The pilot studies will help generate data that the investigators can use to apply for federal funding to further their research.
About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York's premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn, or view us on Facebook and YouTube.
About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation's premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2021-22 academic year, Einstein is home to 732 M.D. students, 190 Ph.D. students, 120 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and approximately 250 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,900 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2021, Einstein received more than $185 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health. This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in cancer, aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. For more information, please visit einsteinmed.org, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect Sustainable Income Fund, Inc. ("PSIF", "Fund", "we", "us" or "our") recently announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The Fund announced its net asset value ("NAV") per share is $7.03 as of June 30, 2022.
The Fund also declared monthly cash distributions to stockholders for September 2022 and October 2022 representing an annualized distribution rate of 7.00% based on the June 30, 2022 NAV per share.
The declared distributions have monthly record dates and are payable monthly to the stockholders of record as of the close of each record date in September 2022 and October 2022. Such distributions equal a weekly amount of $0.00944 per share of common stock (representing $0.12272 per common share on a quarterly basis) as follows:
Distributions shall first be treated as distributions of previously undistributed prior year investment company taxable income and then as distributions of current year investment company taxable income but will not affect tax reporting to shareholders.
For additional information, see the Fund's annual report on Form 10-K available at www.prospectsustainablebdc.com.
About Prospect Sustainable Income Fund, Inc.
PSIF is a publicly registered, non-traded business development company. PSIF invests primarily in senior and secured credit of privately owned U.S. middle market companies. PSIF's objective is to generate current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation, by targeting investment opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022, PSIF's distributions were composed of approximately 73% from cash flows from its investments and operations, 27% was a return of capital, and 0% from borrowings.
About Prospect
PSIF is managed by Prospect Capital Management L.P. ("PCM"). PCM is an SEC-registered investment adviser that, along with its predecessors and affiliates, has a more than 30-year history of investing in and managing high-yielding debt and equity investments using both private partnerships and publicly traded closed-end structures. PCM and its affiliates employ a team of approximately 100 professionals who focus on credit-oriented investments yielding attractive current income. PCM has $8.6 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022.
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Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Our distributions may exceed our earnings, and therefore, portions of the distributions that we make may be a return of the money that investors originally invested and represent a return of capital to investors for tax purposes. Such a return of capital is not immediately taxable, but reduces investor tax basis in PSIF shares, which may result in higher taxes for investors even if shares are sold at a price below original investment. Distributions are not guaranteed and may be modified at our discretion. Since a portion of our distributions may include or represent a return of capital, we may have less money to invest, which could lower our overall return.
This information is not, and should not be deemed to construe, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security. Offers will only be made through a qualified prospectus to suitable investors and where permitted by law. BDCs involve substantial costs and investors should review the prospectus regarding fees and expenses. There are no guarantees that investment objectives will be met.
Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and ongoing expenses of an investment carefully before investing. PSIF's SEC filings contain this and other information relevant to an investment in PSIF.
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This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the future performance of PSIF. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are highly likely to be affected by future events and conditions, including, but not limited to, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and elements of the future that are or are not under the control of PSIF and that PSIF may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from any forward-looking statements. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and PSIF undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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GrubMarket acquires IOT Pay, a leading online payments and fintech company that enables businesses to drive commerce growth with omnichannel payment solutions, to offer better financial services to food supply chain businesses such as wholesalers and distributors across North America.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based IOT Pay, a leading fintech company that provides omnichannel payment services that allow merchants to accept payments both in-store and online on a global scale. GrubMarket will leverage IOT Pay's technology and payments infrastructure to address the food supply chain industry's accelerating need for faster, more flexible, and more robust digital payment and financing opportunities.
Founded in 2018 by fintech veteran Leo Chen, IOT Pay's payment platform now powers thousands of notable merchants across industries in North America, including popular online food delivery platforms of North America, emerging online courier platforms of Canada, and offline merchants such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Arby's, HMart, Sungiven Foods, Rolex, and more. Today, IOT Pay facilitates tens of thousands of transactions each day and hundreds of millions of dollars in transaction value per year. IOT Pay has built a comprehensive fintech ecosystem that includes services such as POS terminals, mobile payments, eCommerce, cross-border payments, CRM, and order management software. IOT Pay is also launching an innovative digital banking system, which will provide superb B2B financial solutions for small and medium-sized merchants. After the acquisition, the business will continue to be managed by its current leadership team.
"We work with many companies in the foodservice and grocery space and have seen firsthand how impactful it is to build effective fintech solutions for one of the oldest industries in the world. GrubMarket originally invested in us to help accelerate our vision to be a top payments solution provider. Now, we are thrilled to join the GrubMarket team and deeply integrate with GrubMarket's best-in-class eCommerce and software ecosystem to create more value with our payment solutions and financial services for companies operating throughout the food supply chain," said Leo Chen, founder and CEO of IOT Pay.
According to Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket: "This is a huge milestone in GrubMarket's history. It reminds me of the old days when eBay acquired PayPal. Every great eCommerce company has offered seamless payments solutions to their customers, and we have now acquired the capability to do so as well. Leo and the IOT Pay team have done a wonderful job building a leading fintech company validated by thousands of top-tier customers. Millions of transactions have been completed through IOT Pay's products. Their robust payments platform and new digital banking solution will be a game changer for produce wholesalers who will be able to access credit card solutions for offline payments and digital banking services. We will also be expanding our proprietary ERP system, WholesaleWare, with the introduction of a new payments module. We look forward to broadening our software and services offerings to bring more value to our suppliers and customers."
IOT Pay's fintech and payments offerings will be integrated into GrubMarket's eCommerce and software product family, which already includes the innovative and proprietary WholesaleWare software suite, the company's software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales, and online ordering features, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics, as well as Orders IO, GrubMarket's custom branded mobile eCommerce solutions.
Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based food technology company operating in the space of food supply chain eCommerce for both business customers and end consumers, as well as providing related software-as-a-service solutions to digitally transform the American and global food supply chain. Currently, GrubMarket operates in all 50 U.S. States; Ontario and British Columbia (Canada); Argentina, Chile, and Colombia (South America); India, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S., Canada, South America, and other parts of the world.
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BERLIN (AP) — With Finland and Sweden inching closer to applying for NATO membership amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the list of “neutral” or nonaligned countries in Europe appears poised to shrink.
Security concerns over the war have changed the calculus for Finland and Sweden, and caused other traditionally “neutral” countries to rethink what that term really means for them.
“This is the key thing about neutrality: It means different things to different people,” said historian Samuel Kruizinga of the University of Amsterdam.
While European Union members are committed to coming to each other’s defense in case of an external attack, the pledge has largely remained on paper as NATO’s might overshadows the bloc’s own notions of collective defense.
Here’s a look at some countries that have enshrined “neutrality” into their laws or generally considered themselves neutral.
SWITZERLAND
Arguably the most renowned neutral country in Europe, Switzerland has enshrined neutrality into its constitution and Swiss voters decided decades ago to stay out of the EU. But its government has been at pains in recent weeks to explain its concept of neutrality after lining up behind EU sanctions against Russia — and Swiss neutrality is analyzed almost daily in local media these days.
There’s little chance that Switzerland will stray further from its neutrality: Its government has already asked Germany not to pass along Swiss military equipment to Ukraine.
The populist, right-wing party that holds the largest bloc of seats in parliament has been hesitant about further measures against Russia, and the Swiss are fiercely protective of their role as mediator for rival states and as a hub of humanitarian action and human rights. Neutrality helps hone that reputation.
AUSTRIA
Austria’s neutrality is a key component of its modern democracy: As a condition of Allied forces leaving the country and its ability to regain independence in 1955, Austria declared itself militarily neutral.
Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chancellor Karl Nehammer has struck a fine balance with regard to Austria’s position. He has maintained that the country has no plans to change its security status, while at the same time declaring that military neutrality doesn’t necessarily mean moral neutrality — and that Austria strongly condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
IRELAND
Ireland’s neutrality has long been a bit of a gray area. Prime Minister Micheal Martin summed up the country’s position earlier this year as: “We’re not politically neutral, but we’re military neutral.”
The war in Ukraine has reopened the debate about what Ireland’s neutrality means. Ireland has imposed sanctions on Russia and sent nonlethal aid to Ukraine in response to the invasion.
Ireland has been participating in EU battlegroups — part of the bloc’s efforts to harmonize its militaries.
Kruizinga, who has contributed to a Cambridge History of the First World War on neutrality, suggested that the more that EU and NATO memberships are similar, the better it is for the bloc “to portray itself as a geopolitical power.”
MALTA
Malta’s constitution says the small Mediterranean island is officially neutral, hewing to a policy of “nonalignment and refusing to participate in any military alliance.” A poll commissioned by the Foreign Ministry published two weeks before Russia’s invasion found a vast majority of respondents supported neutrality — and only 6% were against it.
The Times of Malta newspaper on Wednesday reported that Irish President Michael Higgins, during a state visit, stressed the idea of “positive” neutrality and joined Maltese President George Vella in condemning the war in Ukraine.
CYPRUS
Cyprus’ relations with the United States have grown considerably over the last decade, but any idea of NATO membership remains off the table — at least for now.
The ethnically split island nation’s president said Saturday that “it’s much to early” to even contemplate such a move that would invariably meet rival Turkey’s strong opposition.
Many Cypriots — particularly those on the political left — continue to blame NATO for the island’s de facto partition after Turkish forces invaded in the mid-1970s. Turkey was a NATO member at the time — and the alliance did nothing to prevent the military action.
Stalwart NATO member Britain has two sovereign military bases on Cyprus, which host a sophisticated listening post on the east coast that is co-operated by U.S. personnel.
Cyprus also wants to maintain a veneer of neutrality, and has allowed Russian warships to resupply at Cypriot ports, although that privilege was suspended after war in Ukraine began.
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Menelaos Hadjicostis in Nicosia, Cyprus, Jill Lawless in London, Emily Schultheis in Vienna, and Frances D’Emilio in Rome, contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/neutral-europe-recedes-as-finns-swedes-edge-toward-nato/ | 2022-05-15T23:50:10Z |
MOORESTOWN, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.® (NASDAQ: TRHC), will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter 2022 operating results Friday, August 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, will be released after the close of the market Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Those interested in participating via webcast in listen-only mode can access the event here . For participants who would like to participate via telephone, please register here to receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that is required to access the call. A replay of the earnings call will be available via webcast at the Investor Relations section of TRHC's website (ir.tabularasahealthcare.com).
About Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) provides medication safety solutions that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to optimize medication regimens, combatting medication overload and reducing adverse drug events– the fourth leading cause of death in the US. TRHC's proprietary technology solutions, including MedWise®, improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower healthcare costs. TRHC's extensive clinical tele-pharmacy network improves care for patients nationwide. Its solutions are trusted by health plans and pharmacies to help drive value-based care. For more information, visit TRHC.com.
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XI'AN, China, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the millennia of history and the prosperous times of Chang'an, the profound cultural accumulation rooted in Xi'an, China, is a valuable historical treasure of this ancient city. In recent years, Xi'an has been making efforts to transform its cultural resources into fashionable "cultural tourism IP" based on "Tang cultural elements" and modern technology, and bringing historical and cultural heritage to life in a modern context. Recently, Xi'an Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government held a meeting and proposed to make good use of historical and cultural heritage, promote the deep integration of cultural industry and tourism industry, in order to make Xi'an a display window of Chinese culture and civilization.
"Noblewomen'' and "ladies", "literati" and "warriors", reciting poems in the streets and imitating songs and dances of the Tang Dynasty, and the moving love story performed by ''gifted scholars and beautiful ladies of the Tang Dynasty'', etc., this is a Tang style city life neighborhood, which was derived from a historical TV drama, The Longest Day in Chang'an. The beautiful scenery of Tang dynasty clothing can be seen everywhere, and with the help of "sound, light and electricity" technology, it is like entering a "time and space feast" interwoven with literature, history, folklore and food. Through the integration of film and television IP and commercial IP, each visitor can realize the transformation from "watching the play" to "getting into the play" when entering the "The Longest Day in Chang'an", which makes people "back to Tang Dynasty in one second". The immersive experience satisfies people's new demand for experiencing Tang culture and becomes a new contact point to promote the integration of culture, tourism and business.
What's more, relying on the "Tang cultural elements" to successfully build a cultural tourism scenic spot, there is also the famous Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. It has not only launched commercial activities such as "Tang Food Corner", "Tang Souvenir Corner" and "Tang Amusement Area", but also launched a number of immersive performances in the way of "interaction + experience", created a number of highly recognizable cultural tourism character IPs and blossomed the charm of "Tang culture" in an innovative way.
More than fourteen hundred years ago, Xi'an was known worldwide as Chang'an. It was the world's first city of one million people, including about 100,000 envoys, merchants, foreign students and monks from other countries, so Xi'an's image of openness and inclusiveness was also known to the world.
Despite the challenges of the epidemic, the ancient capital with thousands of years of history still exudes new vitality, driven by new leisure models such as market blocks, heritage exhibitions and immersive experiences. The long-standing cultural history has given consumption growth vitality and resilience, with "mystery boxes of Tang Dynasty characters", "ice cream made of images of popular landmarks such as the Terracotta Warriors and the City Wall," and "7 million netizens watching the Xi'an drum music stream", etc. All kinds of new consumption methods became the driving point for the upgrading of cultural tourism consumption. Xi'an is speeding up the integration of cultural resources and making history and culture the driving force for the development and innovation of this ancient city.
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"Not relying on target prioritization, the DAiR system aligns the radar capability with the imperatives of multi-domain warfare" said Oren Sabag, General Manager Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW
HAIFA, ISRAEL , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems launches DAiR, an innovative simultaneous multi-mission tactical radar. The system makes target prioritization redundant enabling a step change in the effectiveness and efficiency of tactical terrain dominance, protection against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and border security. The new radar will be presented during the Eurosatory 2022 as part of Elbit Systems' display (Hall 6, D567).
The DAiR is an X-band software defined radar system that incorporates hundreds of digital receivers, sophisticated algorithms and computing cores with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. The system is capable of simultaneous detection and tracking of thousands objects of various sizes and velocities, with no need for target prioritization. These unique radar capabilities enable a tactical force to use a single radar system for handling of a very large number of targets of various types and ranges including: humans, small quadcopters, helicopters and UAS, vessels and artillery. Small drones are detected from up to 12km and humans from up to 15km. The DAiR radar systems is compatible with the All-purpose Structured EUROCONTROL Surveillance Information Exchange protocols (ASTERIX) enabling seamless sharing of information with C4I systems.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW, said: "As warfare becomes increasingly multi-domain, the target prioritizing capability, that is central to legacy radars, becomes a liability. Forces are compelled to apply multiple radars just to keep up with the evolving threat - holding a common operational picture becomes harder and costs increase. The DAiR radar system addresses these challenges, does not rely on target prioritization, thereby aligning the radar capability with the imperatives of multi-domain warfare."
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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General surgeon and St. Elizabeth leader brings 25 years of experience working to improve community health outcomes
EDGEWOOD, Ky., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced the selection of Heidi Murley, MD, as president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Physicians, the System's multi-specialty physician organization with more than 750 providers throughout Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana, and Southwestern Ohio. A longtime leader at St. Elizabeth, Dr. Murley brings 25 years of experience in the region and aims to create a meaningful impact on community health by strengthening primary care networks, virtual health, and enhancing access to and expansion of quality healthcare facilities.
An esteemed general surgeon and breast health expert, Dr. Murley has managed dual roles in administrative leadership and medicine since 2001. Throughout her tenure with St. Elizabeth, she has propelled the system through a number of positions, including physician assistant vice president and general surgery section leader at St. Elizabeth Physicians, surgeon director of perioperative services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and medical director of the Ft. Thomas Center for Breast Health. She has also been recognized as a Cincinnati Magazine "Top Doctor" annually since 2011 and is a board member of the Kentucky Institute for Patient Safety and Quality.
"As someone who has lived and worked in the region for most of my professional career, I am honored to be taking on this new role leading St. Elizabeth Physicians, giving me the opportunity to impact the health of more than half a million people throughout Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, and Ohio," said Dr. Murley. "Community health is critical, and as the group providing most of the primary care in the region, St Elizabeth can enhance the full healthcare continuum, help address social determinants of health that contribute to disparities and continue to lead the communities we serve to become the healthiest in America."
Dr. Murley will serve as one of the only women leading a healthcare group in the greater Cincinnati area and one of a small percentage of women nationally. In fact, a recent study found that in spring of 2021, women only represented around 15% of CEOs leading medium-sized health systems and health insurance groups.
"I am very grateful to St. Elizabeth for this opportunity to make a significant positive impact, both on the health of our community and on the wellness of our associates, providers, and physicians," said Dr. Murley. "My passion is helping people, and as I take on this role, I recognize and welcome my responsibility to act as a mentor to others, helping our team grow and realize their passions and potential."
As an active member of the community outside of work, Dr. Murley is a board member, program committee member and personnel committee member of the Brighton Center, an organization that aims to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership in the Northern Kentucky area. She also has three children and one stepson with her husband of 30 years.
About St. Elizabeth Healthcare
St. Elizabeth Healthcare operates six facilities and more than 172 primary care and specialty practices throughout the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Sponsored by the Diocese of Covington and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, St. Elizabeth is a mission-based organization committed to improving the health of the communities it serves, providing more than $130 million in uncompensated care and benefit to the community each year.
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TAIPEI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With its impressive achievements, Molsentech (Molecular Sensoring Technology Co., Ltd.) has been selected by the TTA Global Challenge sponsored by Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology to participate in US BIO 2022, poised to leverage its introduction to the US market as a stepping stone to leap further into the global stage. The company has successfully launched an electrical based detection system employing ultra-high sensitivity biomedical detection technology that can be applied in various disease detection from an early stage including SARS-CoV-2.
Founded in Taiwan, the world's leading semiconductor hub, Molsentech's pivotal breakthrough was its development of a 100% semiconductor-based biosensor platform which offers valuable application in the field of healthcare for disease detection. The core technology is called Bio-FET which allows biosensors to analyse liquid-form samples by measuring the electrical signal changes caused by the interactions between detection targets and bio probes modified on the surface of biosensors. Patented in the United States, Taiwan, and China, the technology overcomes one of the biggest challenges in the industry when dealing with samples in liquid forms, interpreting the samples in 5 minutes to give immediate results.
Molsentech's bio-FET technology remains new to the biotech industry; hence, at the beginning, it mainly played a supporting role for the mainstream detection techniques, validating the detection results provided by such tests as PCR and ELISA thanks to its ultrahigh sensitivity. During COVID-19 pandemic, the Molsentech SARS-CoV-2 test chip was granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration to use in the manufacturing of the novel SARS-CoV-2 test kits that resulted in faster testing process and higher accuracy. This demonstrates the capability of bio-FET technology to work independently as a bio technique for molecular diagnosis. Consequently, more cooperation is under negotiation between Molsentech and other leading biotechnology companies, including but not limited to Taiwan-based ones
As its technology is now available for commercial use on a global scale, Molsentech intends to further expand its presence in the global market, first into the United States, a country with the most advanced healthcare ecosystem to bring its technology and products to the next level. "Fortunately, we got a chance to set our footprint in the United States, that would pave the way for Molsentech to move forward. We will definitely seize this opportunity to introduce how our technology can help more people," stated Dr. Chia-Jun Chu, CEO of Molsentech.
The company reported a revenue of 1 million TWD and has conducted more fundraising activities in Taiwan and the United States.
About Molsentech
Established in Taiwan in 2014, Molsentech serves the mission of inventing an innovative biomedical platform that provides non-invasive and real-time detection of minimum pathogens. The core team includes leading experts from the Quantum Electronic Laboratory at Academia Sinica who possess exclusive skills and experience in the semiconductor industry especially with chip design/fabrication, probe molecules modification and automation bio-sensor system integration. With its continuous efforts and commitments to high product quality and innovation, the company has been rewarded with various prestigious awards and recognitions.
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Critically endangered sea turtles hatch for first time on Texas beach
MAGNOLIA BEACH, Texas (Gray News) – A sea turtle nest with about 45 hatchling Kemp’s ridley eggs was discovered on a beach inside a bay in Texas.
“This has never happened in modern times,” said Dr. Pamela Plotkin, director of Texas Sea Grant and sea turtle biologist. “Sea turtles typically nest on barrier island beaches in Texas and so seeing a turtle nest on a beach inside any bay is rare.”
Eggs left on the beach only have about a 45% chance of hatching, according to Texas A&M College of Geosciences, but these turtles had help.
The university said the turtles were found by maintenance workers with the Calhoun County Commissioner’s Office while picking up trash on the beach.
They helped about 25 hatchlings to the water that were heading the wrong way.
The maintenance workers contacted Calhoun County Marine Extension Agent RJ Shelly who excavated the next, helping about 20 more turtles.
“Sure enough, once we started excavating, we saw more and more dig their way out,” Shelly said.
According to the university, Shelly and others supervised the hatching process to make sure the turtles safely made their way into Matagorda Bay.
“We let them imprint on the sand and then stood there while they made their run,” Shelly said.
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are critically endangered, Texas A&M reports, adding that decades of efforts from scientists, conservationists and others have allowed the species to begin to recover.
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- 85% of patients feel better about their healthcare experience when they have transparency and greater access to medical imaging records
- More than 70% of patients are actively researching their specific health condition(s), while 83% of those that do research feel more empowered
- One-third (33%) of patients have received incorrect test results or a medical report error, while almost half (46%) claim to have experienced a misdiagnosis.
- More than half (52%) of respondents had difficulty accessing and sharing medical imaging records with their healthcare team
TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - After feeling powerless for much of the pandemic, patients want to play an active role in their healthcare and the health journeys of their loved ones, according to a new survey of 242 patients across the U.S. and Canada. Findings also revealed opportunities to develop stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare providers.
The new Patient Pulse survey was conducted by PocketHealth, a healthcare technology platform that enables more than 720,000 patients across the US and Canada to permanently own, access and share their medical imaging and health records. The survey was developed to gain insights into the growing trend of patients seeking more information beyond what their doctors provide. and found that 71% of patients cited they actively researched their own healthcare conditions, while 83% of those that do research feel more empowered by the process.
Findings also revealed that 85% of patients feel better about their overall healthcare experience when they have transparency and greater access to medical imaging records.
"The demand for transparency in the healthcare system is evident as patients are hungry for the tools and information that give them more control of their health – a trend accelerated by the pandemic," said Rishi Nayyar, Co-Founder and CEO, PocketHealth. "By placing patients at the center of their healthcare journey, providers are able to strengthen the partnership between physicians and patients leading to better outcomes."
Patients also voiced concerns about falling through the cracks of an overburdened medical system. The study found that 33% of patients said they or someone they knew had received incorrect test results or noticed an error on a medical report, while 46% of respondents had been misdiagnosed or knew someone who had experienced a misdiagnosis. Patients who have watched others experience a misdiagnosis either personally or second hand are likely determined to avoid the same fate by embracing technologies and information sources that give them greater control over their health.
"Patients need access to their information, or they will find ways to obtain it on their own," added Nayyar. "As access to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) improves, healthcare providers benefit from patients who are educated about their own care, resulting in better doctor-patient relationships."
Placing patients at the center of their own healthcare journey will help providers in the long-run as the more informed, confident and empowered patients are, the less strain there is on providers and healthcare workers in general.
Survey responses were collected recently by PocketHealth from 242 patients across Canada. For the full report, please visit this link.
PocketHealth is the world's first patient-centric image sharing platform. With PocketHealth, patients can instantly access, share and take ownership over their own medical imaging and records - anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. PocketHealth also enables direct sharing between hospitals and physicians, as well as instant DICOM retrieval and automated importing capability, creating a unified image management solution for more than 600 hospitals and imaging clinics across North America. PocketHealth believes that by placing patients at the center of their care journey, records move more ethically, easily and securely throughout the healthcare system. Learn more at pockethealth.com
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SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today presents data on sleep disturbances in Parkinson's disease (PD) demonstrating the impact of OFF episodes, or reemergence of symptoms between doses of levodopa, on falling asleep and staying asleep. These data (abstract ID: 0581) are being shared at SLEEP 2022, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) being held June 4-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The oral presentation of these data will take place on June 8 at 2:15 p.m. (oral presentation session: O-28).
"Sleep disturbances in individuals with Parkinson's disease can significantly impact health, mood, and quality of life," said Eiry W. Roberts, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Neurocrine Biosciences. "These data provide insight on the impact of OFF episodes and their contribution to sleep disturbances, both in falling asleep and staying asleep. At Neurocrine Biosciences, we are committed to furthering understanding of the wide-ranging effects of movement disorders to elevate care for the patients we serve."
The post-hoc analyses were conducted using baseline data from two previous Phase 3 studies of ONGENTYS® (opicapone) capsules, an approved once-daily adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa (LD/CD) in patients with PD experiencing OFF time.
Results of this post-hoc analysis indicate that 34.4% (332/964) of participants experienced an OFF episode before going to sleep for a mean duration of 1.8±1.2 hours. Among participants who woke up during the night (16.4%, 158/964), 81.0% (128/158) were in an OFF state for a mean duration of 1.0 (±0.5) hours. Additionally, 89.4% (898/1005) of participants experienced an OFF episode upon waking in the morning, with the mean duration of this time to morning "ON" episode being 1.5 (±0.9) hours. OFF episodes can contribute to sleep impairment, a common but poorly addressed problem in patients with PD. The potential impact of OFF periods on sleep has not been well characterized.
About ONGENTYS® (opicapone) Capsules
ONGENTYS is a once-daily, oral, peripheral, selective and reversible catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an add-on treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in patients with Parkinson's disease experiencing "OFF" episodes. ONGENTYS inhibits the COMT enzyme, which breaks down levodopa, making more levodopa available to reach the brain.
In June 2016, BIAL – Portela & CA, S.A. (BIAL) received approval from the European Commission for ONGENTYS as an adjunct therapy to preparations of levodopa/DOPA decarboxylase inhibitors in adult patients with Parkinson's disease and end-of-dose motor fluctuations who cannot be stabilized on those combinations. BIAL currently markets ONGENTYS in several European countries. Neurocrine Biosciences in-licensed opicapone from BIAL in 2017 and has exclusive development and commercialization rights in the U.S. and Canada.
Important Information
Approved Use
ONGENTYS® (opicapone) capsules is a prescription medicine used with levodopa and carbidopa in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) who are having "OFF" episodes.
It is not known if ONGENTYS is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not take ONGENTYS if you:
- take a type of medicine called a non-selective monoamine-oxidase (MAO) inhibitor.
- have a tumor that secretes hormones known as catecholamines.
Before taking ONGENTYS, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have daytime sleepiness from a sleep disorder, have unexpected periods of sleep or sleepiness, or take a medicine to help you sleep or that makes you feel sleepy.
- have had intense urges or unusual behaviors, including gambling, increased sex drive, binge eating, or compulsive shopping.
- have a history of uncontrolled sudden movements (dyskinesia).
- have had hallucinations or psychosis.
- have liver or kidney problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take nonselective MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and isocarboxazid) or catecholamine medicines (such as isoproterenol, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and dobutamine), regardless of how you take the medicine (by mouth, inhaled, or by injection).
ONGENTYS and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. ONGENTYS may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how ONGENTYS works.
What should I avoid while taking ONGENTYS?
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how ONGENTYS affects you.
What are the possible side effects of ONGENTYS?
ONGENTYS may cause serious side effects, including:
- Falling asleep during normal activities such as driving a car, talking or eating while taking ONGENTYS or other medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease, without being drowsy or without warning. This may result in having accidents. Your chances of falling asleep while taking ONGENTYS are higher if you take other medicines that cause drowsiness.
- Low blood pressure or dizziness, light headedness, or fainting.
- Uncontrolled sudden movements (dyskinesia). ONGENTYS may cause uncontrolled sudden movements or make such movements worse or happen more often.
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real (hallucinations), believing things that are not real (delusions), or aggressive behavior.
- Unusual urges (impulse control and compulsive disorders) such as urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, strong urges to spend money, binge eating, and the inability to control these urges.
Tell your healthcare provider if you experience any of these side effects or notice changes in your behavior.
The most common side effects of ONGENTYS include uncontrolled sudden movements (dyskinesia), constipation, increase in an enzyme called blood creatine kinase, low blood pressure, and weight loss.
These are not all of the possible side effects of ONGENTYS. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see ONGENTYS full Product Information.
About Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects approximately 1 million people in the U.S. and 6 million people worldwide. Parkinson's disease is associated with low dopamine levels produced in the brain. Dopamine helps transmit signals between the areas of the brain that control all purposeful movements, including talking, walking, and writing. As Parkinson's disease progresses, dopamine production steadily decreases, resulting in increased problems with motor symptoms including slowed movement (bradykinesia), tremor, rigidity, impaired posture and balance, and difficulty with speech and writing.
There is presently no cure for Parkinson's disease and management of the disease consists of the use of treatments that attempt to control motor symptoms primarily through dopaminergic mechanisms. The current gold standard for treatment of motor symptoms is levodopa/carbidopa. While levodopa/carbidopa improves patients' motor symptoms, as the disease progresses, the beneficial effects of levodopa begin to wear off more quickly. Patients then experience motor fluctuations throughout the day between "on" time, periods when the medication is working and Parkinson's disease symptoms are controlled, and "OFF" time, when the medication is not working and motor symptoms return.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as over a dozen mid- to late-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie).
Neurocrine, the Neurocrine logo, and ONGENTYS are registered trademarks of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical facts, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the benefits to be derived from Neurocrine's products and product candidates. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are: our future financial and operating performance; risks associated with the commercialization of ONGENTYS; risks and uncertainties associated with the scale and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global, national, and local economic and financial disruptions; risks related to the development of our product candidates; risks that the FDA or other regulatory authorities may make adverse decisions regarding our products or product candidates; risks that our products, and/or our product candidates may be precluded from commercialization by the proprietary or regulatory rights of third parties, or have unintended side effects, adverse reactions or incidents of misuse; risks associated with potential generic entrants for our products; risks associated with our dependence on BIAL for manufacturing activities for ONGENTYS, and our ability to manage BIAL; risks that clinical development activities may not be completed on time or at all, or may be delayed for regulatory, manufacturing, COVID-19 or other reasons, may not be successful or replicate previous clinical trial results, may fail to demonstrate that our product candidates are safe and effective, or may not be predictive of real-world results or of results in subsequent clinical trials; risks that the potential benefits of the agreements with our collaboration partners may never be realized; and other risks described in our periodic reports filed with the SEC, including without limitation our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Neurocrine disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained in this press release after the date hereof.
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With the first funerals from last week's school shooting taking place this week in Uvalde, Texas, the city's mayor has postponed a city council meeting at which several new members were to be sworn in -- including school police chief, Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, who had been elected to the council earlier this month.
"Our focus on Tuesday is on our families who lost loved ones," Mayor Don McLaughlin said in a Monday statement. "We begin burying our children tomorrow, the innocent victims of last week's murders at Robb Elementary School. The special City Council meeting will not take place as scheduled."
Nineteen school children and two teachers were killed in two adjoining classrooms at Robb Elementary by an 18-year-old gunman, while police waited outside for more than an hour.
During the massacre, children in the classrooms repeatedly called 911, begging for help.
At a Friday press conference, Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw confirmed that the Uvalde school district police chief was the official who made the decision not to breach the classrooms -- though McCraw did not identify Arredondo by name.
"Pete Arredondo was duly elected to the City Council," the mayor's statement continued. "There is nothing in the City Charter, Election Code, or Texas Constitution that prohibits him from taking the oath of office. To our knowledge, we are currently not aware of any investigation of Mr. Arredondo."
Arredondo has nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, according to the school district.
A board of trustees for the school district approved Arredondo to head the department in 2020. The district's superintendent, Hal Harrell, said in a Facebook post at the time the board was "confident with our selection and impressed with his experience, knowledge, and community involvement."
In March, Arredondo posted on Facebook that his department was hosting an "Active Shooter Training" at Uvalde High School in an effort to prepare local law enforcement to respond to "any situation that may arise."
The Justice Department announced Sunday that it will conduct a review of the law enforcement response to the mass shooting.
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Important Note: On July 5, 2022, Vectrus, Inc. closed on the merger with The Vertex Company ("the Transaction") and in connection with the closing was renamed V2X, Inc. "Reported results" reflect the contributions of Vectrus, Inc. based on results prior to the close of the Transaction, unless otherwise noted.
Vectrus Second Quarter Highlights:
- Second quarter revenues of $498 million, up +6% Y/Y
- Operating income (inclusive of V2X transaction expenses) of $15.0 million with a margin of 3.0%
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $24.7 million with a margin of 5.0%
- Second quarter fully diluted EPS of $0.88; Adjusted diluted EPS1 of $1.41
- Strong second quarter operating cash flow of $46 million
Guidance:
- The V2X merger closed on July 5, 2022, creating a more diversified company generating approximately $3.6 billion in combined pro forma annual revenue
- Establishing second-half 2022 guidance for V2X that reflects the contributions of both Vectrus and Vertex with a total revenue range of $1.90 to $1.94 billion, an Adjusted EBITDA1 range of $140 to $150 million, and an operating cash flow range of $130 to $150 million
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE:VVX) announced second quarter 2022 financial results. The second quarter 2022 results are based on Vectrus' stand-alone financial metrics for the period ended July 1, 2022, and do not include contribution from The Vertex Company.
Transaction Update
"We're excited to announce the successful combination of Vectrus and The Vertex Company, creating a larger, higher margin and more diversified, V2X," said Chuck Prow, Chief Executive Officer of V2X. "With 14,000 employees, $3.6 billion in pro forma annual revenue, and $290 million of Adjusted EBITDA, V2X is a leader in the operational segment of the federal services market providing converged solutions throughout the mission lifecycle of our clients most critical and enduring global missions."
Prow continued, "V2X has a strong financial profile with significant free cash flow and long-term revenue visibility through several notable contract wins that are in the early stages of their lifecycle. These wins are reflected in the company's trailing twelve-month awards of approximately $6 billion, which include two recent significant awards at Vertex, the Naval Test Wing Atlantic, a seven-year program valued at $850 million, and the Air Force Global Strike Command five-year contract valued at $130 million. This also includes $600 million of awards booked at Vectrus during the quarter that were driven by expansion and increased scope on existing programs as well as follow-on contracts. The strong velocity of awards has resulted in a significant backlog of approximately $12 billion that provides solid visibility over the next several years."
"In summary, the financial and strategic attributes of V2X are compelling," added Prow. "Our integration activities are well underway and the commitment to our clients, the missions we are privileged to support, and delivering results remains our focus."
Vectrus Second Quarter Results
"Second quarter results for stand-alone Vectrus were strong, propelled by top-line performance and favorable operating cash flow," said Prow. "During the quarter, revenue grew 6% year-over-year and 9% sequentially to $498 million. Revenue growth was driven by building on the momentum of programs in INDOPACOM and Europe, along with successful phase-in of new contracts, including the Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Benning," said Prow. "Each day, our global team of dedicated employees execute on our core programs while also bringing innovation and technology-oriented solutions to complex challenges throughout the mission lifecycle."
"With a high-level readiness to meet the needs of our clients, the team continued its support of several important missions during the quarter, including providing the DoD with urgent and compelling services for the European Deterrence Initiative," said Prow. "We leveraged our rapid response capability and over 40-year history of operating in Europe to provide the DoD with unique services in support of this complex and ongoing mission. Additionally, achieving full operational capability on LOGCAP V Kwajalein, approximately a month and a half ahead of schedule, has helped to expand our footprint in the INDOPACOM region. Activity in the region remains robust and our position continues to expand. For example, we recently expanded our scope of responsibilities at Subic Bay in the Philippines. This program is expected to run over the next eight years and provides strategic logistics services to the DoD. Work content in the INDOPACOM region now represents 9% of total revenue, up 3% from last year, and positions us well to support the DoD in a full range of operations over the next ten years."
"Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was strong at $24.7 million or 5.0% margin. Adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially $6.5 million and was driven by higher revenue volume and success on operational excellence initiatives. We remain focused on margin improvement, and this quarter's results reflect our ability to expand earnings even as we execute on several programs in the early phases of period of performance. As we have noted in the past, LOGCAP V is generating higher revenue volume with a greater amount of material and pass-through content that has a different margin complexion. However, our teams are focused on driving program efficiencies and improving margin rates through contract add-on work while working with clients to convert certain components of work to more advantageous contract structures."
Prow concluded, "Our second quarter results demonstrate the Company's success in achieving top-line growth through increased work scope on existing programs, expansion of capabilities, broadening our geographic footprint, and adding new clients. As we embark on the Company's new chapter as V2X, I am excited about the greater scale, market leadership, and enhanced portfolio of offerings with the Vectrus/Vertex combination."
Second quarter 2022 revenue of $498.1 million was up $27.2 million year on year. "Revenue grew 6% year-over-year, driven by our transition to full operational capability on LOGCAP V programs in Iraq and Kuwait late last year, and INDOPACOM this year. In addition, revenue benefitted from transitioning Fort Benning and volume associated with rapid response and contingency efforts," said Susan Lynch, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This revenue growth demonstrates achievement of our enterprise goal of growing the business through contract expansion and portfolio diversity despite the headwinds associated with the withdrawal of the US military from Afghanistan," added Lynch.
Operating income was $15.0 million or 3.0% margin. This includes M&A and integration related expenses of $5.9 million and amortization of acquired intangible assets of $2.1 million which were incurred in the quarter. Adjusted operating income1 was $23.0 million or 4.6% margin, increasing sequentially by $6.4 million and 100 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $24.7 million or 5.0% margin, increasing sequentially by $6.5 million and 100 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA margin compares to $26.6 million or 5.6% in the prior year period. "The year-on-year margin change was influenced by the significant amount of revenue and contracts that are in the early stages of their lifecycle. In aggregate, on average and over time, we expect to see improvement in the margin profile as we drive operational efficiencies and diversify into higher margin scopes of work," said Lynch.
Fully diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.88 as compared to $1.35 in the prior year. Fully diluted EPS in the quarter included the aforementioned M&A and integration related costs. Adjusted diluted EPS1 was $1.41 in the quarter as compared to $1.52 in the prior year. The year-on-year change in Adjusted diluted EPS1 was primarily due to the above-mentioned change in Adjusted EBITDA1.
Cash generated from operating activities for the quarter was $46.0 million. Through July 1, 2022, net cash from operating activities was $19.6 million, compared to net cash from operating activities of $14.0 million through the second quarter of 2021. Cash from operating activities through the first half of 2022 was negatively impacted by an approximately $8.0 million repayment of CARES Act tax deferrals and $5.8 million of merger-related payments.
Net debt on July 1, 2022, was $58.4 million, compared to $105.2 million on July 2, 2021. Total debt on July 1, 2022, was $90.2 million, down $84.8 million from $175.0 million on July 2, 2021. Cash at quarter-end was $35.1 million. Total consolidated indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA1 (total leverage ratio) was 1.09x compared to 1.76x at the same time last year.
Total backlog as of July 1, 2022, was $4.6 billion. Funded backlog was $1.3 billion.
V2X Guidance
Lynch continued, "We are establishing second half 2022 guidance ranges for V2X, which includes the contribution from both Vectrus and The Vertex Company."
V2X guidance for the second half (2H) 2022 is as follows:
Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested here, including those factors set forth in the Safe Harbor Statement below.
Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. U.S.-based participants may dial in to the conference call at 877-242-2259, while international participants may dial 416-981-9017. A live webcast of the conference call as well as an accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Vectrus Investor Relations website at https://app.webinar.net/P4Qe37VDnop.
A replay of the conference call will be posted on the V2X website shortly after completion of the call and will be available for one year. A telephonic replay will also be available through August 23, 2022, at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) with passcode 22020062.
Footnotes:
1 See "Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for descriptions and reconciliations.
About V2X
V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions and support to defense clients globally, formed by the 2022 merger of Vectrus and The Vertex Company to build on more than 120 combined years of successful mission support. The Company delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients. Our global team of approximately 14,000 employees brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation, to operations, to sustainment, as it tackles the most complex challenges with agility, grit, and dedication.
Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"): Certain material presented herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Act. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all the statements and items listed in the table in "2022 Guidance" above and other assumptions contained therein for purposes of such guidance, other statements about our 2021 performance outlook, five-year growth plan, revenue, DSO, contract opportunities, the potential impact of COVID-19, and any discussion of future operating or financial performance.
Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "potential," "continue" or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside our management's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, see the risks and other factors detailed from time to time our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures
The primary financial performance measures we use to manage our business and monitor results of operations are revenue trends and operating income trends. Management believes that these financial performance measures are the primary drivers for our earnings and net cash from operating activities. Management evaluates its contracts and business performance by focusing on revenue, operating income, and operating margin. Operating income represents revenue less both cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses. Cost of revenue consists of labor, subcontracting costs, materials, and an allocation of indirect costs, which includes service center transaction costs. SG&A expenses consist of indirect labor costs (including wages and salaries for executives and administrative personnel), bid and proposal expenses and other general and administrative expenses not allocated to cost of revenue. We define operating margin as operating income divided by revenue.
We manage the nature and amount of costs at the program level, which forms the basis for estimating our total costs and profitability. This is consistent with our approach for managing our business, which begins with management's assessing the bidding opportunity for each contract and then managing contract profitability throughout the performance period.
In addition to the key performance measures discussed above, we consider adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA margin, and organic revenue to be useful to management and investors in evaluating our operating performance, and to provide a tool for evaluating our ongoing operations. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment among competing strategic alternatives and initiatives. We provide this information to our investors in our earnings releases, presentations, and other disclosures.
Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA margin, and organic revenue, however, are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for operating income, operating margin, net income, and diluted earnings per share as determined in accordance with GAAP. Definitions and reconciliations of these items are provided below.
- Adjusted operating income is defined as operating income, adjusted to exclude items that may include, but are not limited to significant charges or credits, and unusual and infrequent non-operating items, such as M&A, integration and related costs, LOGCAP V pre-operational legal costs, and amortization of acquired intangible assets that impact current results but are not related to our ongoing operations.
- Adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income divided by revenue.
- Adjusted net income is defined as net income, adjusted to exclude items that may include, but are not limited to, significant charges or credits, and unusual and infrequent non-operating items, such as M&A, integration and related costs, LOGCAP V pre-operational legal costs, and amortization of acquired intangible assets that impact current results but are not related to our ongoing operations.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share is defined as adjusted net income divided by the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
- EBITDA is defined as operating income, adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization.
- Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA, adjusted to exclude items that may include, but are not limited to, significant charges or credits and unusual and infrequent non-operating items, such as M&A, integration and related costs, LOGCAP V pre-operational legal costs that impact current results but are not related to our ongoing operations.
- EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by revenue.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
CONTACT:
V2X, Inc.
Mike Smith, CFA
719-637-5773
michael.smith@vectrus.com
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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elite Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in college and university programs in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that it is changing its corporate name to EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company"), with this new corporate name change to be effective immediately. The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Capital market under the ticker symbol "EEIQ"; and our new Company website is www.epicquesteducation.com.
"Our corporate name change to EpicQuest Education more accurately reflects our focus on students' individual journeys and our mission to help them in their quest to achieve academic and career success," stated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jianbo Zhang, "As we continue to grow, we intend to become even more focused on helping students attain their aspirational goals though a wide spectrum of academic programming, flexible learning environments and career-oriented education that leads to fulfilling employment."
"Our mission is to create an enriched educational experience to better prepare our students for the global marketplace by internationalizing both our curriculum and our student body. As an owner and operator of for-profit colleges, our mission continues to evolve with the advent of pathway programs and numerous collaborations with colleges and universities around the world which we believe will empower our students for their lifelong journeys ahead," CEO Mr. Zhang concluded.
The Company, through its subsidiary Quest Holding International LLC, located in Middletown, OH, is firmly committed to our relationship with the regional campuses of Miami University of Ohio where we continue to provide students who want to study abroad a turnkey approach that includes the best possible living accommodations, security arrangements and support services for them to be successful in their academic studies. The Company, through its controlling equity positions in Davis College located in Toledo, OH, and EduGlobal College located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, has re-strategized to further internationalize our student demographic thereby creating a higher level of diversity and inclusiveness.
A vital component of EpicQuest Education's growth plan is to build cross-border relationships and make strategic acquisitions to establish EpicQuest Education as a truly international service provider of higher learning. We believe that serving niche markets that meaningfully connects our academic programming to students who may not ordinarily pursue higher education, but that enables them to reach their aspirational goals, is a positive and effective business model, and one that will be successful in providing solid returns to all of our students and shareholders alike.
About EpicQuest Education Group International Limited
EpicQuest Education Group International Limited ("EpicQuest Education" or the "Company"), through its subsidiaries Quest Holding International LLC and Highrim Holding International Limited, provides comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students interested in university and college degree programs in the US, Canada and the UK. The Company has acquired 80% of the equity of EduGlobal College, based in British Columbia, Canada, which focuses on English proficiency educational programming for students pursuing academic degrees. The Company has also acquired the right to a controlling equity ownership position in Davis College, a career training college located in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, the Company has a recruiting relationship with the regional campuses of Miami University of Ohio ("the MU Regional Campuses"), where it maintains residential facilities, a full-service cafeteria, recreational facilities, shuttle buses and an office for the regional campuses that provides study abroad and post-study services for its students; these facilities are not owned, maintained, operated or are a part of Miami University. The Company also acts as a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland (through The Education Group (London) Ltd) and Coventry University, both of which are located in the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.epicquesteducation.com.
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Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future.
All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Form 20-F and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.
Contacts:
EpicQuest Education Group International Limited
+1 513-649-8350
ir@epicquesteducation.com
Investor Relations:
Precept Investor Relations LLC
David Rudnick
+1 646-694-8538
david.rudnick@preceptir.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When Gail Curley began her job as Marshal of the U.S. Supreme Court less than a year ago, she would have expected to work mostly behind the scenes: overseeing the court’s police force and the operations of the marble-columned building where the justices work.
Her most public role was supposed to be in the courtroom, where the Marshal bangs a gavel and announces the entrance of the court’s nine justices. Her brief script includes “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” — meaning “hear ye” — and concludes, “God save the United States and this Honorable Court.”
Earlier this month, however, Curley was handed a bombshell of an assignment, overseeing an unprecedented breach of Supreme Court secrecy, the leak of a draft opinion and apparent votes in a major abortion case. Leaks to Politico suggest that the court seems ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that women have a constitutional right to abortion. That has sparked protests and round-the-clock security at justices’ homes,demonstrations at the court and concerns about violence following the court’s ultimate decision.
People who know Curley, 53, described the former Army colonel and military lawyer as possessing the right temperament for a highly charged leak investigation: smart, private, apolitical and unlikely to be intimidated.
“I’m confident that if the truth can be found out here, she’ll find it out and present it in an unbiased manner,” said retired Army Brig. Gen. Patrick Huston, her direct supervisor at the Pentagon in her last military job before the Supreme Court. Huston said he was incredibly impressed by Curley and that she had a tremendous reputation as a leader, but even as her boss of two years he didn’t know if she had a spouse or children.
Through a court spokeswoman, Curley declined an interview request. She is the court’s 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post. She is also in some ways constrained in her investigation by her position, which was created just after the Civil War, in 1867. Experts say leaking the draft opinion likely wasn’t a crime, and Curley’s investigative tools are limited. She could theoretically hire an outside law firm to assist, and in other judicial records cases the FBI has been called in. But it isn’t clear if she or others have the power to issue subpoenas to get material from journalists or the fewer than 100 people in the court — including justices — with access to a draft opinion.
The investigation doesn’t appear to have any real precedent. In 1973 the outcome in the Roe case leaked several hours ahead of its announcement. The chief justice at the time was furious and threatened lie detector tests, but the leaker quickly came forward and explained it had been an accident.
Even if the circumstances are different, overseeing an investigation isn’t new to Curley. In her military career she routinely oversaw a dozen or more criminal and administrative investigations and supervised large numbers of attorneys and paralegals, Huston said. She was an authority on international law and laws surrounding armed conflict, but the investigations she oversaw throughout her career could range broadly, from criminal matters involving service members to contract issues. Huston described her as “not the sort of person who would ever be intimidated by anything.”
Curley began her military career at West Point, where just under 10% of her 1991 graduating class was women. Lisa Freidel, a member of the same 25-member company as Curley, remembered her as kind and studious but also a “pretty serious person.”
“She didn’t like the tomfoolery of some of the boys, some of the guys, in our company. They were young men. They do stupid stuff. She did not like that,” Freidel remembered, adding Curley “wanted to be surrounded with intellectuals, people that were smart to challenge her.”
Curley was dubbed “Swirlin’ Curl” in West Point’s yearbook, which listed her hometown as Baltimore. She was something of an introvert, Freidel said, adding that she never met Curley’s parents, just an aunt and uncle, and couldn’t remember her talking about siblings.
In school, Curley was interested in American politics and government, an interest that coincided with one West Point requirement: being knowledgeable about current affairs. The New York Times was delivered every morning and cadets were supposed to be able to talk about four articles in the paper every day, Freidel remembered.
“You had to make sure your shoes were shined, your belt buckles were all shined and everything before formation and try to memorize the paper,” she said.
Still, Curley found time for extracurricular activities. A domestic affairs club she was a member of took a trip her senior year to Washington that included a meeting with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. “See you in the White House someday!” her yearbook entry reads.
After graduating, she joined the Army’s Signal Corps, which is responsible for setting up communication systems in the field.
“I’ve been very fortunate in my career,” Curley said of that time according to a 2017 news article. “As a young Army signal officer I was able to lead a large platoon in Europe during my first assignment … that was at a time when women were not allowed to serve as platoon leaders in certain jobs.”
She eventually went on to earn a law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and become an Army lawyer. Her career took her around the United States but also to Afghanistan for a year. Later, she spent three years in Germany as the chief legal adviser to the commander of U.S. Army Europe.
Lt. Gen. Charles Pede, the now-retired judge advocate general of the Army who chose her for that assignment, called it “a big deal.” In Germany, Curley was the senior Army attorney overseeing some 300 legal officials throughout Europe, a position Pede compared to running the European office of a large law firm. Pede called Curley a “powerhouse intellect” but also a practical problem solver and somebody who could quickly establish a good rapport with just about anybody. She also plays a good round of golf, he said.
In Europe, Curley’s first boss was Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, who is now retired, and then Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli. Cavoli, now a four-star general, who was nominated earlier this month to serve as the Supreme Allied Commander for NATO. Hodges described Curley’s job as providing “legal review and advice on the millions of things we were doing.”
“I don’t know if I’ve ever met anybody more with more integrity,” Hodges said, adding that Curley also had a sense of humor and “a real dose of humility.”
The three-star general said because he liked and respected her so much, he would sometimes tease her. She had no problem holding her own, he said.
“She had the confidence of knowing that her IQ was about 40 points higher than mine,” he said. “And so she could afford to be self-confident.”
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AP reporter Ben Fox in Washington and AP researcher Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/search-for-supreme-court-leaker-falls-to-former-army-colonel/ | 2022-05-24T19:24:34Z |
Record-breaking growth for the company, expansion into new and notable chain accounts nationwide, exciting festival activations in pipeline and new leadership position as the #1 fastest growing alcohol brand in U.S. on social media (Based on total audience growth)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BeatBox Beverages, the number one fastest-selling single serve Tetra 500ml wine brand in the U.S1., is dominating the beverage industry with tremendous milestones of-note, some of which include record-breaking sales for the business, exciting new programming, roll-out of new products on shelves and notable new retail partners of-record.
There is clearly much to unpack regarding BeatBox's continued ability to crush the competition, dominate the wider beverage alcohol industry one music festival at a time and continue to generate top of mind awareness and purchase intent.
- YTD Revenue for 2022 current up 110% from 20212
- 34,000+ total accounts buying BeatBox in the last 90 days, up 70% from 20212
- BeatBox continues to be the #1 fastest selling 500ml wine in the U.S.1
- BeatBox dollars per point velocity continues to crush competition over the last quarter ranking 1st vs. 500ml wine, 4th vs. Ready-to-drink (RTD), 9th vs. single flavored malt beverage (FMB).1
"It's been absolutely incredible to watch what's going on with the BeatBox brand over the last several years. This year the story remains the same: accounts are up around 70% year-over-year with sales +110%, driven by huge increases in rate of sale per account. Our wholesale and retail partners are thrilled about the incremental traffic and revenue we are bringing to their businesses, and our consumers are finally able to find BeatBox in more places than ever and we're just getting started. The future is now," states Justin Fenchel, CEO & Co-Founder.
BeatBox's top of mind awareness and purchase intent continues to soar. In the last 90 days Beatbox has seen over 400,000 product locator searches for consumers thirsty for their nostalgic and memorable flavors. The newest flavor, Juicy Mango, has already reached 8,000 retail outlets in the first 90 days. This consumer pull has led to placements into the following top retailers and venues:
- 2,700+ Circle K locations
- 3,500 7-Eleven locations
- Walmarts in Florida and South Carolina
- Dodgers Stadium
"Demand for BeatBox is at an all-time high, and consumers are looking for more places to purchase The World's Tastiest Party Punch," says Zech Francis, VP of Global Marketing. Francis continues, "This is why our expansion into these new national chain accounts is more important than ever before - to provide our customers with more expanded access to BeatBox nationwide."
- #1 fastest growing brand on social media with over 8 million social media impressions in May 2022.3
- BeatBox has also locked in key sponsorships with partners like USA Softball, Oklahoma State University, AEG, Live Nation, Heartland MotorSports Park, Texas Motorplex and many Minor League Baseball teams.
- BeatBox has invested over $1.5 million into sponsoring music festivals across the country in 2022 - Including EDC Vegas & Orlando, Sunset Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest, Day Trip, Lost Lands, Decadence, Rocklahoma and many more!
- At each festival BeatBox is committed to engaging with consumers through authentic experiences some include blender bikes, body paint artists, roller discos; resulting in many product sell-outs.
- BeatBox - Beat Boring Summer Retail Campaign is giving consumers the chance to win VIP tickets to over 30 music festivals.
"BeatBox was born out of genuine love for going to music festivals. So rather than approaching these festivals as an "advertiser," we aim to add to the overall festival experience. These special moments with our community are what separate the BeatBox brand," says Brad Schultz, CMO & Co-Founder.
BeatBox, which raised $1million from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, got its start through its founders' shared love of music. They have an entire focus on RTDs, which is currently the fastest growing category in alcohol, and BeatBox is one of the top selling brands in the category.
United through a love of music and inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Austin, Texas, the founders of BeatBox Beverages set out to create something that could help everyone #PartyBetter. One year later, they made Shark Tank, walking away with the biggest investment the show had made at that time, $1million from Mark Cuban. Later adding on a team of industry veterans from InBev, MillerCoors, Deep Eddy, and Tito's Handmade Vodka, to name a few – who know how to develop, launch, and quickly grow authentic brands. Boasting a roster of investors including Mark Cuban, Rob Dyrdek as well as DJs Party Favor, Louis The Child, Good Times Ahead, and many others. BeatBox Beverages' reputation is secured as a company that creates products that drive incremental profit in high-growth categories with specific expertise in the Millennial and Gen Z target.
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1 iRI, week ending 6.5.22, last 13 weeks, MULO+C
2 Vermont Information Processing (VIP), week ending 6.5.22
3 Rival IQ, YTD ending 7.11.22, net cross-channel audience change
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Smart Water Summit (SWS) announced VODA.ai as the "BEST SMART WATER SOLUTION" at SWS22 held August 29 - September 1, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. The 2022 Smart Water Summit had forty-seven participating Smart Water Technology Vendors competing in three award categories. VODA.ai received the 2022 SWS Best Smart Water Solution award for its innovative application of machine learning to help utility leaders make decisions based on science. VODA.ai was nominated for all three award categories. Awards were voted on by the 100+ Utility Executives in attendance representing 78 Water Utilities from across North America.
VODA.ai is on the cutting edge of helping water and wastewater utilities prioritize repairs and capital improvement projects in transmission, distribution, and collection systems. VODA.ai has a cloud-based platform using artificial intelligence to analyze existing GIS and failure data to identify pipes at the highest risk of failure, probable wastewater incidents, and finding lead service lines.
About VODA.ai: VODA.ai helps water utilities prioritize their infrastructure using machine learning. It is proven to be up to 65 times more accurate than traditional methods and twice as accurate in finding lead pipes. VODA.ai was founded in 2017 and is used by many of the Leading Utilities of the World. It is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. VODA.ai's patent-pending machine learning and deep learning technology discover patterns from other pipes and enables science-based decision making.
For more information, send an inquiry to email@voda.ai.
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Streaming accounts for over 30% of total TV viewing; HBO Max takes 1% of streaming share for first time
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gauge, the monthly total TV viewing snapshot from Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN), revealed that streaming reached another record high in April, capturing 30.4% of total TV viewing and surpassing its previous record of 29.7% set in March 2022. While overall TV viewing dropped by 2.1% from March, streaming volume was virtually identical to the prior month, helping to increase its share by over 0.6%.
The Gauge also showed that HBO Max achieved a 1% share of streaming for the first time, allowing it to move out of the "Other Streaming" category and stand alongside fellow streaming platforms that have previously exceeded the 1% share threshold. The "Other Streaming" category, which includes any high-bandwidth video streaming on TV that is not individually broken out, has grown by more than two share points since The Gauge debuted with May 2021 data. This category's consistent growth reflects insights into audiences' rising engagement with the growing number of streaming platforms, as detailed in Nielsen's State of Play report.
Broadcast viewing was down 3% in April and lost 0.2 share points from March, driven by a nearly 15% decrease in content from the Drama genre as season finales began to air, in addition to a 38% drop in sports on broadcast networks. Broadcast news viewing remained flat compared to March.
Cable also lost 0.2 share points in April and saw a month over month usage decline of 2.5%. While sports viewing on cable increased 17% from March, driven primarily by both the NBA playoffs and the NCAA Final Four, cable news saw its first downward trend in several months (-16.9%) which hampered cable's overall share.
About The Gauge
The Gauge is underpinned by Nielsen's TV ratings service and Streaming Platform Ratings. The latter provides clients with audience measurement data that details the amount of time consumers spend streaming and on which platforms. This broad look at platform usage provides complimentary insights to Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings, which details viewing to subscription-based video on demand (SVOD) content at the title, program and episode level. By showcasing both the micro and macro-level data sets, the industry has a full picture of how this media is being consumed, as well as when and by whom.
Nielsen's approach to audience measurement, which leverages a geographically representative panel of real people and big data, is built for the future of media consumption. With The Gauge, the future of TV consumption is visible in a single view. The latest edition of The Gauge is always available at www.nielsen.com/thegauge.
About Nielsen
Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram).
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 19, 2022, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per common share payable on August 10, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 29, 2022. OVBC once again continues the tradition of maintaining a consistent, regular quarterly dividend.
"This has been an active year for your company. We are continuing to expand our footprint with our new Ironton Office, which will open later this summer. We are also very excited that this marks our fourth dividend of the year due to the 150th Anniversary Special Dividend. The special dividend was paid out to celebrate the bank's 150th year in business. Our offices have also continued our anniversary celebration with special customer appreciation events," Tom Wiseman, OVB Chairman said.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is based in Gallipolis, Ohio. The company owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company, with 16 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., with six consumer finance offices in Ohio. The Ohio Valley Bank Company opened a new online consumer direct mortgage company in the fall of 2021 called Race Day Mortgage. Learn more about Ohio Valley Banc Corp. at www.ovbc.com.
Contact: Scott Shockey or Bryna Butler, 740-446-2631, 1-800-468-6682
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Videos: Watch the 2022 winners of Canton Chamber's Business Excellence Awards
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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce handed out its 2022 Business Excellence Awards on Thursday during a special ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Canton.
The seven winners were:
- Canton Erectors, at 2009 Quimby Ave. SW, Canton, has been in business since 1964. The family-owned company provides rigging, machinery moving, lifting and heavy hauling services.
- Canton Towing, at 1718 Kimball Road SE, Canton, was founded in 1987. It provides heavy duty, medium-duty and light vehicle towing, as well as emergency roadside services, throughout Stark and Summit counties.
- ForeverLawn, at 8007 Beeson St. NE, Marlboro Township, provides and installs artificial grass for sports fields, and residential and commercial use.
- FoxTrot Aviation Services, at 5430 Lauby Road, Green, on the Akron-Canton Airport campus, offers services at airports around the country. The company is an aviation detailing business that maintains aircraft and facility appearance to enhance the client’s image and help elevate passenger experience.
- Innis Maggiore, at 4715 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township, has been in business since 1974. A full-service marketing agency, it promotes itself as America's No. 1 positioning ad agency.
- OMNI Orthopaedics, with its main office at 4760 Belpar St. NW, Jackson Township, has offices in Dover and Alliance and a surgery center in Jackson Township. OMNI's physicians and specialists treat a full range of orthopaedic problems with the newest advances that include computer-assisted surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
- Powers Oil & Propane, at 1681 W. Main St., Alliance, is family-owned and operated. The company supplies heating oil and propane to homes and businesses, as well as gasoline, diesel, and lubricants for tractors and vehicles.
As part of the event, videos were played showcasing the seven companies honored. A special video also was shared about the Stark County Minority Business Association's ELITE program. Here are the videos, courtesy of Shattered Window Productions:
Stark County business:Canton Chamber recognizes seven local companies this week with Business Excellence Awards
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volume is delighted to announce a partnership with Kleros, Aglaé Ventures, and CommComm happening from July 22nd-24th raising over $168k worth of prize money up for grabs to over 1,000 developers, creators, product managers, designers, and experts within the Web3.0. The Hackathon kicks off a new level of momentum across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Volume, together with sponsorship partners Curve and Vyper will join Ethereum France and EthCC at the official EthCC Hackathon and offer bounties hackers can answer to win great prizes for programming the best new Vyperlang applications that will run on the Ethereum blockchain.
"Vyper is a contract-oriented, pythonic programming language that targets the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) on the Ethereum Blockchain. Finally, Python developers all over the world can enter the Ethereum developer ecosystem with a language built with love for them. Given that Python is now the first language many developers learn at school, we're excited to see what the Paris and online community will create." said Taariq Lewis, Founder, Volume. "The future of blockchain software development begins again with Python. Ethereum was first written in Python so we're happy to see Vyper bring back a familiar structure to building on the EVM."
The EthCC Paris Hack, happening from Friday, July 22nd to Sunday, July 24th in Paris alongside the oversold EthCC Paris 2022 conference.
The event is hosting 300 guests in-person and over 1,000 participants online.
Participants are invited to attend in person and live streamed coding workshops including Introduction to Vyper, Blockchain, NFTs, Solidity, DeFi, Cross-chain, L2, and Rust. Most notable challenges are:
- Best NFT project using Vyper
- Best integration of Curve or Yearn using Vyper
- Best DeFi project using Vyper
Learn more about the event and registration by visiting Vyper's Event Listings https://volm.link/ethcchack.
For blockchain software developers, Volume provides blockchain automation and scheduling software that manages smart contracts on any blockchain, enabling high volume execution to all protocols. Learn more about Volume. Join the Volume community https://discord.gg/3hGEeSJnK8
Curve is DeFi's leading AMM, (Automated Market Maker). Hundreds of liquidity pools have been launched through Curve's factory and incentivized by Curve's DAO. Users rely on Curve's proprietary formulas to provide high liquidity, low slippage, and low fee transactions among ERC-20 tokens. Learn more about Curve.
Vyper is a contract-oriented, pythonic programming language that targets the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Vyper's main's focus is secured smart contracts, simplistic language, and auditability. If you know Python, you are one step closer to being a blockchain developer with Vyper. Learn more about Vyper.
We have seen over the past year that we still need to continue building resilient systems, primitives, and to make it easier to unlock the potential of the creator economy in Web3. EthCC Hack 2022 is an opportunity to take the ideas and lessons learned at one of Ethereum's premier conferences, and put them into action immediately.
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Univar Solutions Reports Strong 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results and Raises Full-Year 2022 Guidance
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Strong net income of $162.9 million was 6.3 percent higher than the $153.2 million reported in the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted net income(1) of $169.3 million compared to $97.4 million in the prior-year second quarter.
Earnings per diluted share improved to $0.96 compared to $0.90 per diluted share in the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted earnings per diluted share(1) increased to $1.00 from $0.57 in the prior-year second quarter.
Strong Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $291.6 million compared to $197.5 million in the prior-year second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) of 9.7 percent improved from 8.2 percent in the prior-year second quarter.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $48.2 million from $83.7 million in the prior- year second quarter.
Leverage ratio(1) was 2.2x at June 30, 2022, compared to 2.4x at March 31, 2022.
Share repurchases returned $81 million of capital to shareholders during the second quarter.
Full-year Adjusted EBITDA(1) guidance increased to the range of $1,040 million to $1,080 million.
Univar Solutions Reports Strong 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results and Raises Full-Year 2022 Guidance
"The outstanding results we have delivered for eight straight quarters demonstrate the sound execution of our strategy of putting the customer at the centre of all we do, supported by continued excellent operational execution by our dedicated and talented team," said David Jukes, president, and chief executive officer. "Creating value for both customers and suppliers, we are building robust competitive moats, seeing improvement in our NPS scores and market share gains. Looking forward, we remain focused on the execution of our strategy and delivering market share growth both organically and inorganically. We are confident in our ability to capitalize on evolving global trends as we leverage our asset base, extensive private transportation fleet, digital capabilities, and long-standing commitment to our ESG goals."
Company Performance
Univar Solutions operating performance results are described below and, unless otherwise indicated, are a comparison of second quarter 2022 results with second quarter 2021 results.
Consolidated Results
Univar Solutions reported net sales of $3.0 billion, an increase of 26.0 percent on a reported basis and 30.2 percent on a constant currency basis(1) compared to the prior-year second quarter. Higher sales were attributable to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and market share gains.
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) of $736.0 million increased 22.2 percent on a reported basis and 26.0 percent on a constant currency basis(1). Higher gross profit was driven primarily by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets, operational execution, and market share gains, and partially offset by higher input cost inflation. Gross margin decreased 80 basis points to 24.4 percent compared to the prior-year second quarter, primarily due to higher input cost inflation, partially offset by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets.
Net income was $162.9 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, compared to net income of $153.2 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the prior-year second quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher gross profit (exclusive of depreciation), partially offset by higher taxes. The 2021 second quarter also reflected a gain from the Distrupol divestiture.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share(1) of $1.00 in the quarter increased from $0.57 in the prior-year second quarter primarily due to higher net income.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $291.6 million increased $94.1 million, or 47.6 percent, compared to the prior-year second quarter, or an increase of 52.7 percent on a constant currency basis(1). The increase was primarily driven by higher gross profit, partially offset by higher outbound freight and handling, as well as higher Warehousing, Selling and Administrative (WS&A) costs.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $48.2 million from $83.7 million in the second quarter last year, primarily driven by higher net working capital use due to chemical price inflation.
Liquidity was $1,011.8 million as of June 30, 2022, inclusive of $234.8 million of cash on hand and availability under committed, asset-based credit facilities.
Segment Results
USA:
USA external sales increased 31.3 percent during the quarter, primarily due to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and market share gains.
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) increased by 29.7 percent, primarily driven by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets, operational execution, and market share gains, partially offset by input cost inflation. Gross margin decreased 40 basis points to 25.1 percent, primarily driven by input cost inflation, partially offset by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 58.1 percent to $198.6 million, primarily driven by higher gross profit, partially offset by higher outbound freight and handling as well as WS&A. The increase in WS&A was primarily due to higher operating costs and variable compensation, partially offset by net synergies. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) increased by 170 basis points to 10.1 percent, reflecting the business operating leverage.
EMEA:
EMEA external sales increased 8.6 percent, or 26.9 percent on a constant currency basis(1). The increase was primarily due to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and market share gains.
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) increased 1.9 percent, or 18.5 percent on a constant currency basis(1), primarily driven by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets, operational execution, and market share gains. Gross margin decreased 160 basis points to 23.8 percent, driven by input cost inflation, partially offset by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 5.4 percent to $50.4 million on a reported basis, or 24.7 percent on a constant currency basis(1), compared to the prior-year second quarter. This increase was primarily driven by higher gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) decreased 30 basis points to 9.2 percent, primarily due to lower gross margin, partially offset by the business operating leverage.
CANADA:
Canada external sales increased by 25.0 percent, or 29.8 percent on a constant currency basis(1), primarily due to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and market share gains.
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) increased by 18.0 percent, or 22.9 percent on a constant currency basis(1). The increase was primarily driven by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets, operational execution, and market share gains, partially offset by input cost inflation. Gross margin decreased 140 basis points to 23.3 percent, primarily driven by input cost inflation, partially offset by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 28.0 percent to $32.0 million, or 33.6 percent on a constant currency basis(1) compared to the prior year. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA(1) was primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher WS&A, which was impacted by higher operating costs and variable compensation. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) increased by 20 basis points to 10.7 percent, reflecting the business operating leverage.
LATAM:
LATAM external sales increased by 32.8 percent, or 30.1 percent on a constant currency basis(1), largely due to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and the Sweetmix acquisition.
Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) increased by 21.4 percent, or 17.9 percent on a constant currency basis(1), primarily due to our pricing discipline in inflationary markets and the Sweetmix acquisition, partially offset by input cost inflation. Gross margin decreased 190 basis points to 20.3 percent, primarily driven by input cost inflation, partially offset by our pricing discipline in inflationary markets.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 21.8 percent to $16.2 million on a reported basis, or 18.0 percent on a constant currency basis(1). Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased primarily due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher WS&A given increased corporate cost allocation as a result of the SAP implementation and higher operating costs. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) decreased 70 basis points to 8.1 percent, primarily due to lower gross margin, partially offset by the business operating leverage.
Outlook
The Company expects Adjusted EBITDA(1) to be between $240 million and $260 million for the third quarter of 2022 as compared to $210.9 million for the third quarter of 2021. For full-year 2022, Adjusted EBITDA(1) is expected to increase to a range of $1,040 million to $1,080 million, as compared to $797.7 million for full-year 2021. Our forecast reflects anticipated continued strong operational execution, market share growth and cost management. Net Free Cash Flow(1) for full-year 2022 is expected to be in a range of $400 million to $450 million.
The Company reaffirms its commitment to its objectives and expects to deliver:
Ingredients & Specialties (I&S) organic delivered gross profit(1) growth of greater than 200 basis points above economic consensus
Productivity improvements through Value Capture to maintain WS&A to Gross Profit(1) ratio of less than 50 percent
Adjusted EBITDA(1) margins of greater than 9 percent
50 percent Net Free Cash Flow(1) conversion
Deliver greater than 15 percent Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)(1)
Maintain leverage between 2.0x and 2.5x
Accretive strategic M&A
Average annual capital return to shareholders of 20 percent to 30 percent of Adjusted Net Income(1)
The majority of the Company's debt obligations mature in 2026 and beyond and the Company is in full compliance with the covenants under its credit agreements as of June 30, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
The Company will host a webcast with investors to discuss second quarter 2022 results at 9:00 a.m. ET on August 2, 2022, which can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at http://investors.univarsolutions.com. After the live webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the same website until August 2, 2024.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In this press release, the Company's financial results are provided both in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and using certain Non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, the Company presents the Non-GAAP financial measures of gross profit (exclusive of depreciation), gross margin (defined as gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) divided by net sales on a consolidated basis and by external sales on a segment level, as applicable), delivered gross profit (defined as gross profit (exclusive of depreciation) less outbound freight and handling, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin (defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales on a consolidated basis and by external sales on a segment level, as applicable), Adjusted net income, Adjusted earnings per diluted share, leverage ratio, net free cash flow, ROIC (defined as the last twelve months ("LTM") Adjusted Net Income divided by Net Assets Deployed) and results on a constant currency basis. The Non-GAAP financial measures are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes these Non-GAAP financial measures help investors' ability to analyze underlying trends in the Company's business, evaluate its performance relative to other companies in its industry and provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results. Additionally, the Company has used, and may continue to use, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings per diluted share in setting performance incentive targets to more closely align management compensation with operational performance.
The Company evaluates its results of operations on both an as reported and a constant currency basis. The constant currency presentation is a Non-GAAP financial measure, which excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company believes providing information on a constant currency basis provides valuable supplemental information regarding its results of operations, consistent with how it evaluates its performance. The Company calculates constant currency percentages and other information by converting its financial results in local currency for a period using the average exchange rate for the prior period to which it is comparing.
The Non-GAAP financial measures noted above are not calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA and other such metrics differently than the Company does, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. For further information related to the Company's use of non-GAAP financial measures, and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, see the schedules attached hereto.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements relating to future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations, and outlook for the future, which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding the impacts of the effects of COVID-19 on the Company, the Company's anticipated future results and financial performance, liquidity position and cash flows, actions regarding expense control and cost reductions, expected net synergies from the Nexeo acquisition, capital expenditures and other statements regarding the Company's Streamline 2022 Program and other initiatives. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations and assumptions. A detailed discussion of these factors and uncertainties is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Potential factors that could affect such forward-looking statements include, among others: general economic conditions, particularly fluctuations in industrial production and consumption and the timing and extent of economic downturns and potential recoveries the sustained geographic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; current and new actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and our employees, customers, vendors and suppliers; the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition; significant changes in the business strategies of producers or in the operations of our customers; increased competitive pressures, including as a result of competitor consolidation; significant changes in the pricing, demand and availability of chemicals; our indebtedness, the restrictions imposed by and costs associated with our debt instruments, and our ability to obtain additional financing; the broad spectrum of laws and regulations that we are subject to, including extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; potential business disruptions and security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents; an inability to generate sufficient working capital; increases in transportation and fuel costs and changes in our relationship with third party providers; accidents, safety failures, environmental damage, product quality issues; delivery failures or potential hazards and risks related to our operations and the hazardous materials we handle, potential inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; ongoing litigation; potential product liability claims and recalls and other environmental, legal and regulatory risks; challenges associated with international operations; exposure to interest rate and currency fluctuations; risks associated with integration of legacy business systems; possible impairment of goodwill and intangible assets; an inability to integrate the business and systems of the companies we acquire, including failure to realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; negative developments affecting our pension plans and multi-employer pensions; labor disruptions associated with the unionized portion of our workforce; our ability to attract or retain a qualified and diverse workforce; our ability to execute on our strategies related to environmental, social, and governance matters, and achieve related expectations may be impacted as a result of evolving regulatory and other standards, processes, and assumptions, the pace of scientific and technological developments, increased costs and the availability of requisite financing and changes in carbon markets; and the other factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "plan," "seek, "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
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With the barrage of horrors from Ukraine, it wasn’t hard to distinguish between the messages released by the Eastern Orthodox leaders of Russia and Ukraine to mark Holy Pascha, the feast known as Easter in the West.
The epistle from Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill offered hope for this life and the next. But his text contained only one possible reference to the fighting in Ukraine, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of 3,000 civilians at the very least.
“In the light of Pascha, everything is different,” wrote the patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. “We are not afraid of any mundane sorrows, afflictions and worldly troubles, and even difficult circumstances of these troubled times do not seem so important in the perspective of eternity granted unto us.”
But the first lines of the message released by Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine placed this Pascha in a radically different context — a clash between good and evil, right now. It was released on April 25, the day after Orthodox Christians celebrated Pascha according to the ancient Julian calendar.
This letter was especially symbolic since Metropolitan Onuphry leads Ukraine’s oldest Orthodox body, one with strong ties to the giant Russian Orthodox Church.
“The Lord has visited us with a special trial and sorrow this year. The forces of evil have gathered over us,” he wrote. “But we neither murmur nor despair” because Pascha is “a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, truth over falsehood, light over darkness. The Resurrection of Christ is the eternal Pascha in which Christ our Savior and Lord translated us from death to life, from hell to Paradise.”
The contrast between these messages underlined a complex reality in Orthodox life after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a land cruelly oppressed by the Soviet Union but with strong Russian roots through the “Baptism of Rus” in 988. That was when, following the conversion of Prince Vladimir, there was a mass baptism of the people of Kiev — celebrated for a millennium as the birth of Slavic Christianity.
Metropolitan Onuphry and other Orthodox hierarchs with historic ties to Moscow have openly opposed the Russian invasion while trying to avoid attacks on the Russian Orthodox Church. The bottom line: Leaders of ancient Orthodox churches will ultimately, at the global level, need to address these conflicts.
Thus, in an earlier statement, Onuphry aimed his words at Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Defending the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine, we appeal to the President of Russia and ask him to immediately stop the fratricidal war.” A war between Russia and Ukraine, he added, is “a repetition of the sin of Cain, who killed his own brother out of envy. Such a war has no justification either from God or from people.”
It wasn’t surprising that an even blunter Pascha message was released by the head of the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which was launched in 2018 by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Istanbul. This action ratcheted up decades of conflict with the Russian Orthodox hierarchy.
Even during Pascha, the “enemy continues to shed the blood of the innocent on our earth,” wrote Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine. During Holy Week, “Russian troops not only did not stop their crimes, but they, as if inspired by Satan himself, multiplied bloodshed. Throughout Lent, Russia, which considers itself a stronghold of true Christianity, has destroyed our cities and villages, killed innocent people and destroyed everything it could.
“Isn’t this alone ... sufficient evidence that it is not God’s blessing but the curse on the cause of Russia, its rulers, its troops, its inhabitants poisoned by lies?”
Meanwhile, Metropolitan Onuphry closed with images linked to his calls for global unity in efforts to help refugees driven out of Ukraine and the millions trapped in the fighting.
“There are earthly angels in the world today, strong spiritual warriors who, by faith in the Risen Christ, overcome evil,” he wrote. “Such holy ascetics are often around us, but we’re not interested in them because we don’t see them. We believe the world lives for the sake of our economic, political, scientific and other achievements, but in reality, the world lives for the sake of those righteous ones who have made room for the Resurrected Christ in their hearts.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/faith/terry-mattingly-holy-pascha-messages-show-orthodox-pain-inside-ukraine/article_dcd6a9e0-d134-11ec-a111-03488a98f9b8.html | 2022-05-11T23:23:41Z |
No fuel is required to light these solar-powered torches
Solar-powered torches are great for illuminating outdoor gatherings and deterring mosquitos, but not everyone likes the idea of hassling with fuel and flames. That’s where electric models come in. These flameless torches are powered by solar energy for outdoor light that’s appealing, effective and safe.
If you are new to electric solar-powered torches, we have you covered with the information you need to find the flame-free torches that will work best for your outdoor living space.
Fuel vs. solar-powered torches
Traditional fuel-powered torches require oil to produce long-lasting flames. Models available use gas, propane, paraffin, kerosene or citronella oil. After filling the fuel canister, you light the wick to produce the flame.
While these torches are bright, there are safety concerns about using fuel and fire. You must avoid spilling or inhaling the fuel and avoid burning skin when lighting the wicks. Once fuel torches are lit, you must keep the flames away from flammable items, such as clothing and overhead parts of a house or deck.
Solar-powered torches don’t pose these safety concerns. That’s because they have internal batteries that garner their power from the sun’s rays. Once charged, they illuminate LED lights that flicker to resemble a classic torch flame. Moreover, most solar modes have on/off switches, so you can use them when needed and conserve battery power when they aren’t in use.
What are the benefits of using solar-powered torches?
Electric torches may not have real flames, but they offer similar benefits.
- They look great. These lights come in attractive designs that give a garden or yard a festive atmosphere.
- They provide illumination. Once charged by the sun, the LED light produces a soft glow that lights up outdoor living areas.
- They deter some pests. Mosquitos and other flying critters typically stay away from the light produced by solar-powered torches.
- They get long battery life. After solar lights are charged by the sun, they typically produce illumination for eight to 12 hours.
Features of electric solar-powered torches
Materials
Like their flame-powered counterparts, solar-powered torches are made of glass, plastic, metal, rattan or bamboo. The material you choose is a matter of preference and which looks best with your outdoor decor.
Designs
Whether you prefer a rustic or modern appearance, you’ll have several stylish options when shopping for electric torches. Some models feature a woven appearance that’s similar to traditional torches. Although many in this class are made of plastic, some authentic bamboo torches are also available.
Solar-powered torches also come with cut-out designs that feature patterns such as swirls or geometric shapes that enhance the glow of the light. Models that resemble lanterns have a rustic appeal.
Lengths
Solar torches are available in lengths ranging from about 15 inches to 55 inches. Shorter models are great for adding accent light in outdoor settings, while taller models are suitable for decorating and illuminating areas around porches, pools, decks and patios. They also come in handy for lighting up backyards for barbecues and parties.
Some solar-powered torches offer adjustable heights. They have different components that connect together to lengthen or shorten the poles for different uses.
Quantities
Electric torches are typically sold in multipacks. This is a feature of convenience and value, as most consumers use multiple torches to decorate and light up their outdoor living areas. Packs of two, four, six, and eight are common, but single torches are also available. If you are new to using this type of torch, starting with a single torch may be a good option.
Best flameless torches
Newhouse Lighting Solar Island Torches, Set of 4
Although made of durable plastic, these torches have a woven look that replicates that of classic torches. The 54-inch lights emit a realistic flame-like glow.
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Otdair LED Solar Lights, Set of 6
At 43 inches in height, these lights are ideal for illuminating outdoor living spaces. They earn praise for their realistic appearance and flickering solar “flames.”
Sold by Amazon
Flickering Flame Solar Flame Lights, Set of 2
These electric torches top our list for offering adjustable heights up to 55 inches tall. They are made of strong metal that resists inclement outdoor weather.
Sold by Amazon
Abble Inc. Solar Powered Torches, Set of 2
With a height of 31 inches, these mid-sized torches are great for lining walkways or illuminating gardens. The durable plastic construction holds up well to the elements.
Sold by Wayfair
Evelynsun Flickering Flames Solar Powered Torches, Set of 2
Similar to classic flame torches, this pair is made with woven bamboo for a natural look. The LED light also flickers just like real flames.
Sold by Amazon
Walensee Large Solar Torches, Set of 6
The intricate pattern on these lights gives them a high-end appearance that complements outdoor decor. They are made of strong plastic that is weather-resistant.
Sold by Amazon
Deck Impressions 15-Inch Solar Torch Lights, Set of 6
At 15 inches in height, this set of 6 solar-powered lights is ideal for lighting up walkways, pools, porches and gardens. They are simple to install and get long battery life with each full charge.
Sold by Home Depot
Ollivage Solar Torches, Set of 4
Because the height of these torches is adjustable, they are suitable for numerous uses. The connector components are easy to assemble.
Sold by Amazon
Aityvert Solar Torch Lights, Set of 4
In addition to long battery life, these electric torches are height-adjustable. They are also available in one, two or four torches.
Sold by Amazon
TomCare Flickering Flames Solar Torches, Set of 4
The classic lantern-like design of these four torches is stylish and pairs nicely with other outdoor lighting fixtures. They feature metal components made to last through repeated exposure to the elements.
Sold by Amazon
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Partnerships with NorthStar Medical Radioisotopoes, Niowave, and TerraPower to Support Advancement of Targeted Alpha Radiopharmaceutical Pipeline to Treat a Broad Range of Solid Tumors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktis Oncology, a biotechnology company discovering and developing novel classes of targeted alpha radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumors, today announced agreements with three leading medical radioisotope manufacturers NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC, Niowave, Inc, and TerraPower LLC, for preclinical, clinical, and commercial supply of Actinium-225.
"Given the breadth and depth of our emerging pipeline, securing robust isotope supply across all stages of development is critical. Each of our three partners are leaders in the field of nuclear innovation with strong reputations for production, operational experience, and technical capabilities," said Matthew Roden, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aktis Oncology. "We believe these foundational relationships with such high-quality suppliers will ensure timely and efficient progression of our programs and ultimately, enable patient access to potentially life-saving therapies."
The three agreements provide Aktis with a portfolio of suppliers that utilize varied techniques to produce high quality Actinium-225, and enhance the Company's ability to ensure just-in-time delivery of finished targeted radioconjugates to healthcare providers for administration to patients. NorthStar's approach to Actinium-225 production is to utilize non-uranium, electron accelerator-based production methods; Niowave builds and operates superconducting electron accelerators to produce Ac-225 and other radioisotopes, whereas TerraPower uses a Thorium-229 generator. These agreements are a part of broader ongoing efforts to build and enhance Aktis's supply access, radiomanufacturing and distribution capabilities.
Aktis Oncology is creating precision targeting molecules to deliver Actinium-225 directly to cancer cells, thereby harnessing alpha radiation to treat commonly occurring cancers with limited treatment options, including breast, lung and colorectal cancers, and to improve standards of cancer care. Actinium-225's powerful alpha particle emissions potently kill cancer cells by inducing double strand DNA breaks to overcome acquired resistance to traditional chemotherapy, and potentially outperform the new generation antibody drug conjugates.
About Aktis Oncology
Aktis Oncology is a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of a new class of targeted alpha radiopharmaceuticals to treat a broad range of solid tumor cancers. Founded and incubated by MPM Capital, the company has developed proprietary platforms to generate tumor targeting agents with ideal properties for alpha radiotherapy. Designed for high tumor penetration and long residence time, Aktis Oncology's molecules will quickly clear other areas of the body, thereby maximizing tumor elimination while minimizing side effects of treatment. This approach would enable clinicians to visualize and verify target engagement prior to exposure to therapeutic radioisotopes. To learn more about Aktis Oncology, visit www.aktisoncology.com.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Porch pirates have been seen time and time again snatching coveted packages from other people’s homes and getting away with it.
In the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, Gillian Hodkinson thought that was going to be the case for her too.
“The Amazon parcel was delivered about 4:25 p.m., and at 4:36 p.m., this guy shows up, parked his car just in front of the house, walks up,” Hodkinson said. “I don’t know if you noticed that we had a Ring doorbell or not, but everything was caught on camera.”
The video shows a man walking right up and grabbing a package directly in front of Hodkinson’s Ring camera. You can clearly see his face and distinct tattoos on both arms as he grabs several more packages and leaves in a white SUV.
“How dare you do that? And then you didn’t even cover your face,” Hodkinson said. “You didn’t make any secret of the fact that you came and did this. I’m really, really annoyed because my son is a vet tech, he’s not a wealthy man. To steal from somebody who doesn’t make very much money, it is mean, it’s horrid.”
Hodkinson put the video up on her neighborhood Facebook page and Nextdoor app. She didn’t really think anything would come of it, then a neighbor captured a small detail in the video making a big difference.
“The shirt that he had on, it was a distinctive shirt,” she said. “Somebody had recognized it and said, ‘Here’s where he worked’ and we were able to get the video to the management team.”
Days later, a new Ring notification popped up showing packages being dropped off on her porch by a more covered-up man. The delivery also came with a letter.
“It says ‘I’m really sorry I took your package. I felt horrible and it cost me my job because of it. So, I just wanted to return your belongings to do the right thing. I can promise you it won’t happen again, I’m really sorry.’”
Hodkinson hopes this helps teach the porch pirate a lesson and he stays true to his promise in his apology note. | https://cw33.com/news/porch-pirate-returns-packages-with-apology-after-employer-sees-theft-video/ | 2022-05-27T16:35:54Z |
(The Hill) – An endorsement by former President Trump in Missouri’s GOP Senate primary triggered confusion Monday after two candidates with the same first name laid claim to his support, which indicated he would be throwing his backing behind “Eric.”
In a statement sent via his Save America PAC, Trump touted the notion of sending “a MAGA Champion and True Warrior to the U.S. Senate,” in a reference to his “Make American Great Again” slogan.
“We need a person who will not back down to the Radical Left Lunatics who are destroying our Country. I trust the Great People of Missouri, on this one, to make up their own minds, much as they did when they gave me landslide victories in the 2016 and 2020 Elections, and I am therefore proud to announce that ERIC has my Complete and Total Endorsement!” Trump said.
Both former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt are top contenders in the race, but Trump did not specify which “Eric” he was backing over the other — or if he was supporting both.
The Hill has contacted representatives of Trump for clarification.
Greitens, a loyal supporter of the former president, quickly claimed the endorsement, tweeting: “Honored to have the support of President Trump! We will MAGA!”
Schmitt followed by claiming the endorsement for himself, writing: “It is truly an honor to have President Trump’s endorsement in the Senate race.”
The attorney general said that he is “the only America First candidate in this race,” adding, “I look forward to restoring the America First agenda with you,” a statement apparently aimed at Trump.
“From the beginning, I’ve been the true MAGA Champion fighting against the RINO [Republican in Name Only] establishment backing Schmitt,” Greitens said in a later tweet, emphasizing his belief that Trump had endorsed him.
He continued: “President Trump said it best when he characterized Schmitt’s campaign as ‘great dishonesty in politics.’”
Greitens has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats after his ex-wife accused him of abusing both her and the couple’s children.
Some of the alleged abuse occurred during Greitens’s tenure as governor, before he resigned due to a sex scandal involving his then-hairdresser.
Both senators of the state have called on Greitens to drop out of the race in the midst of his wife’s allegations, including retiring Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, whom Greitens is running to replace.
A survey conducted last week by Emerson Polling and The Hill found Schmitt in the lead of the GOP candidates in the race with a third of the vote, and Greitens falling behind at 16 percent.
Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler outpaced Greitens in the poll but remained 12 percent behind Schmitt.
Hartzler responded to Trump’s endorsement announcement by seemingly jokingly congratulating Eric McElroy, a much lesser-known GOP Senate candidate in Missouri who is also an author and former congressional candidate.
“Congrats to Eric McElroy. He’s having a big night,” said Hartzler, according to a statement shared by her campaign manager on Twitter. Hartzler has been endorsed by Missouri’s other sitting senator, Republican Josh Hawley. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-endorsement-of-eric-in-missouri-triggers-confusion-2/ | 2022-08-02T04:16:24Z |
Topeka man dies after motorcycle flips into ditch along highway near Admire
ADMIRE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man has died after his motorcycle flipped into a ditch along a Kansas highway near Admire.
The Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Log indicates that around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, emergency crews were called to Kansas Highway 99 about 4 miles north of Admire with reports of a motorcycle crash.
When officials arrived, they said a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Joseph Mueller, 71, of Topeka, was headed north on the highway. When he went around a curve in the road he went off the road and flipped the bike into the ditch.
Mueller was rushed to Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia for treatment of severe injuries, however, he was pronounced dead on Monday.
KHP noted that Mueller was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s health ministry said Monday that the country may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June.
Ministry spokesman Hanno Kautz told reporters in Berlin that “not many doses” have been destroyed so far, though he couldn’t give an exact figure.
But Kautz said that “we have more vaccine available at the moment than is being used and than we can donate.” He added that the U.N.-backed program to distribute shots to poorer countries, COVAX, isn’t currently accepting donations.
“There is certainly a danger of vaccine being discarded,” Kautz said. However, he added that it recently emerged that the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine can be stored for longer than previously thought, so German officials now believe that 3 million doses may have to be discarded or destroyed by the end of June — down from a previous estimate of 10 million.
Germany’s vaccination program has slowed considerably, with an average of only 33,000 shots administered per day over the past week — compared with over 1 million at times when the country’s booster campaign was in full swing in December.
Some 76% of the population has been fully vaccinated and 59% also have received a booster. Officials aren’t satisfied with the vaccination rate, particularly among older people, but the German parliament last weekrejected a proposalto require all people 60 and over to get inoculated.
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Based on the award-winning book series "A Kids Book About," which tackles issues like racism, school shootings, and climate change
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, producer of the recent critically-acclaimed series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and Harriet the Spy, has partnered with A Kids Company About, the Portland, OR-based media company built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, empowering, and important conversations, to develop A Kids Show About. The new mixed-media series, targeting families and kids 6-11, is based on the bestselling and award-winning book series "A Kids Book About" and will feature live-action segments, animation, and puppetry vignettes to teach kids and families how to have conversations around the tough and relevant topics facing children today.
"A Kids Book About" books include over 80 titles and counting that address the biggest issues facing today's kids and their communities, from racism to school shootings, as well as self-love, imagination, gender, anxiety , immigration, climate change, cancer, and incarceration. Contributors have included a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and identities, and the brand has become a nationally recognized resource at the intersection of kids and social justice issues. Most recently, the brand gave away the ebook, "A Kids Book About School Shootings", which was downloaded more than 30,000 times in a matter of days following the Uvalde elementary school massacre.
"Kids' television is all about iconography; memorable characters who bring joy and warmth to the story and watching experience. And some of the most iconic, timeless characters in kids' television came from The Jim Henson Company," said Jelani Memory, CEO and founder of A Kids Company About. Dubbed "the Modern Mr. Rogers" by Fatherly, Memory added, "we hope to emulate the kind of generational impact of the characters that Jim Henson created, like the Muppets and Fraggles, while featuring diverse voices and experiences like we do in our books."
"Many of today's kids are deeply aware of the most serious challenges and risks that are a threat to them each day. As producers, we have an opportunity to provide the resources and trusted information, and – above all – to inspire the radical hope that kids need in order to see themselves as part of their community and feel empowered to make the changes they want to see in their world", said Sidney Clifton, Sr. Vice President of Animation and Mixed Media at The Jim Henson Company who will oversee the project's development.
A Kids Show About will be produced by The Jim Henson Company, with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford executive producing. Memory and Dan Ilani of A Kids Company About will also executive produce.
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. The Company is currently in production on Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio for Netflix and the feature film The Portable Door. Henson's most recent television credits include Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, Harriet the Spy and Fraggle Rock: Rock On!, all for Apple TV+, Word Party Presents: Math! for Netflix, Duff's Happy Fun Bake Time for discovery+, Earth to Ned for Disney+, and the Emmy®-winning Netflix Original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Other TV productions include Word Party (Netflix), Dinosaur Train (PBS), Splash and Bubbles (PBS), Sid the Science Kid (PBS), and Julie's Greenroom (Netflix), as well as Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, and the sci-fi series Farscape. Feature film credits include The Star (Sony Pictures Animation), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Disney), and the groundbreaking fantasy classics The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and post-production facilities. The Company is home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television, theme park and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment. The Company's Henson Alternative credits include The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell (Netflix), the feature film The Happytime Murders, and the popular live puppet improvisational show Puppet-Up! – Uncensored.
A Kids Company About. is a new kind of kids media company that works to empower a generation of kids through diverse storytelling. Founded in 2019 in Portland, OR, A Kids Company About has created a unique storytelling model focused on authenticity and identity. They've worked with authors to create the A Kids Book About series such as LeVar Burton for A Kids Book About Imagination, to TIME'S Kid of The Year Orion Jean for A Kids Book About Leadership. In 2021 they brought their storytelling approach to audio, launching the A Kids Podcast About podcast network, with 12 original shows (one named Apple's Best Show of 2021). A Kids Company About is built on the belief that kids are ready to have challenging, empowering and important conversations with the grownups in their lives. For more information, visit www.akidsco.com.
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is Still Time for Contractors and Sustainable Living Advocates Seeking to Host or Sponsor Free, Solar and Sustainable Sites and Tours, Showcasing Money-Saving Innovations for Homes, Businesses, Non-Profits, and Other Sustainable Entities via the October 1-2 National Solar Tour, America's Largest Grassroots Solar Living Event.
Marking the 27th Anniversary of the National Solar Tour, ASES can't think of a better way to celebrate than having all 50 states represented on the Tour. Last year, this program was so close to delivering a 50 state National Solar Tour, with 49 states featured on the Tour. This year ASES is determined to feature Local Solar Tours and Solar Sites in all 50 states! The Tour is still missing solar and sustainability representation in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, North Dakota, and Texas–among others! Represent your state by signing up to host a Local Solar Tour or Solar Site, either in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid of in-person attendance and virtual photo or video tours by September 15th.
Partnered with The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) this year, the National Solar Tour is an effective program for increasing solar adoption and the implementation of sustainability upgrades by featuring a collection of Local Solar Tours, in addition to single Solar Sites across the country that feature solar and sustainable technologies. This program presents the unique opportunity for solar and sustainability enthusiasts to share their personal process of going solar and implementing sustainable upgrades. Hosts provide genuine recommendations for installers, financing, and accurate information concerning tax credits, rebates, and local laws or issues. Citizens representing every state in the nation and all U.S. territories are invited to show their solar and inspire adoption of energy- and money-saving home and business solutions by hosting or sponsoring a site on the National Solar Tour.
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LEUVEN, Belgium and BOSTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- icometrix is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan for this year's Best Practices Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the Global neurological disorders artificial intelligence algorithms industry.
There is a huge need for innovative solutions for people with neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc., as 60% of Europeans will be suffering from a brain disorder, and the number of cases is expected to increase dramatically in the coming decades (www.ean.org). In this context, Frost & Sullivan's research suggests that icometrix is extremely well-positioned to capitalize on new growth opportunities, cementing its leadership in the industry of neurology precision medicine.
Frost & Sullivan was highly impressed with icometrix's approach to driving a meaningful impact through real-world evidence generation in collaboration with providers, pharma and specifically its close work with payers to develop the evidence for reimbursement of the technology, e.g a UK Medtech Innovation Briefing from the National Institute for Care and Excellence. (NICE) Taken together, these close collaborations are key to capturing the patient, economic and healthcare value of the technology in neurology to drive towards a more precision medicine approach.
"Frost & Sullivan is recognised for their in-depth independent market analyses, so we are honoured to be receiving this global technology innovation leadership award in the space of neurology.", says Prof. Wim Van Hecke, Ph.D, founder and CEO of icometrix. "We are especially pleased that Frost & Sullivan highlighted our commitment to driving the impact of our digital platform across the value chain of the care path, as we believe that is key to realizing the benefits of a more precision medicine approach to neurology", Prof. Van Hecke concludes.
Frost & Sullivan anticipates rapid, widespread technology adoption for icometrix's AI algorithms and commends the company's strategic practices that promote successful operational impact for the care path.
Read the full Frost & Sullivan report on icometrix here.
Founded in 2011, icometrix (Leuven, Belgium; Boston, USA) impacts lives of people with neurological conditions through unique digital health AI solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized patient care. icometrix' solutions are regulatory cleared and seamlessly integrated in hospital systems. icobrain extracts data from brain MRI and CT scans for the radiological reporting and clinical management of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, brain trauma, epilepsy, stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. icompanion, a digital platform, and mobile app helps people with MS and their care team to monitor clinical symptoms and treatments efficiently and objectively. icolung was one of the first available AI solutions to support clinicians responding to the rapidly evolving needs of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Drone hovers over house, peeps into daughter’s room, mother says
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) – A California mom is alerting her community after she said she saw a drone hovering near her home. She said she believes it was spying on her daughter.
The Huntington Beach wife and mother said she spotted the drone Monday afternoon hovering above her adult daughter’s balcony in the backyard. She said it was like a Peeping Tom.
“I could hear a drone,” the unnamed mother said. “And then I just was walking up and I realized one kind of swooped down and was only, like, maybe five feet from me, looking right in.”
She said her daughter didn’t hear the drone because the TV was on.
“For her not to know that that was just sitting there viewing … which, she’s in there, you know,” the mother said. “I don’t want her seen, I don’t want anyone that close.”
It’s not the first time family members have seen the drone flying close to their windows. They called the police and posted a warning on the Nextdoor app.
“That’s an easy way to Peeping Tom,” the mother said. “I mean, if they can come right into your window and be looking in, that’s a problem.”
Residents posted comments on Nextdoor about drones and concerns that criminals may be using them to scope out neighborhoods, and people were left wondering about their privacy rights.
Eric Traut, a civil trial attorney, said using drones to spy on people is an invasion of privacy.
“The laws are kind of catching up with the technology now, fortunately. So, you could have a drone that’s half a mile away videotaping somebody in their bathroom or bedroom and be in violation of the civil code section,” he said. “It’s also a violation of penal code.”
The California law on drone regulation spells out that no drone pilot can enter the airspace of a person to capture images without consent, nor can they take photos or record video of a person engaged in personal, private or familial activities without approval.
“It’s exactly the same as a peeper standing in your backyard or from their backyard,” Traut said. “As I said, it doesn’t have to be a trespass. If you’re looking into an area where people have an expectation of privacy, whether it’s with a drone or physically doing it or binoculars or any other device, it’s a violation of the law.”
Traut recommends that people with privacy concerns get photos or video of drones they believe may be invading their privacy.
He said, if it is safe, a person could even follow the drone to get more information about the possible pilot.
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In an interview with YouTuber DJ Akademiks about a week before he was shot and killed during a robbery while at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles on Monday, PnB Rock said criminals in city were "bold" and shared a story about when he, his girlfriend and his child were being followed.
"I be trying to be cool because you don't want to be nervous," he said. "You want [your family ] to be as calm as possible."
He said robberies of those in the rap industry were "common."
"I never got robbed, ever in my life," the rapper said. "I ain't gonna say 'never.' I'm not superstitious, but I haven't been robbed."
PnB Rock added that he didn't go places like nightclubs, where he might fall prey to those living the "gangster" lifestyle.
"I'm not going to put myself in those situations because I know what happens in those situations," he said.
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michael Moore told CNN that PnB and a friend were "enjoying a simple meal" when they were "brutally attacked by an individual" who, police believe, "came to the location after a social media posting of the artist and the woman accompanying him" identified where they were eating on Instagram.
"A struggle ensued and Mr. PnB Rock was shot and killed and lost his life there, simply over the jewelry and valuables that he had on his person, Moore said.
The investigation into the murder is ongoing, according to LAPD.
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NEW YORK , April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Yext and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 8, 2022, Yext issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2022 results. Among other items, Yext reported revenue of $100.9 million for the quarter, falling well short of consensus estimates, as well as revenue outlooks for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2023 that likewise missed consensus estimates. Yext further announced the departure of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.
On this news, Yext's stock price fell $0.55 per share, or 9.29%, to close at $5.37 per share on March 9, 2022.
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Talicia's efficacy and safety profile evaluated in patients with H. pylori infection and diabetes mellitus, a large and challenging patient population associated with sub-optimal outcomes with clarithromycin-based H. pylori eradication therapy
Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling study of Talicia evaluated intragastric antibiotic exposure, which is critical for successful H. pylori eradication, by comparing low-dose rifabutin 50 mg every 8 hours to the generic formulation of rifabutin 150 mg once a day
Talicia, the leading FDA-approved brand for H. pylori treatment, is intended for empiric first-line eradication of H. pylori, a bacterial infection that affects approximately 35% of the U.S. adult population, representing significant unmet need
RALEIGH, N.C. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced the presentation of two new data analyses from the Talicia® H. pylori eradication clinical trials program at Digestive Diseases Week (DDW) 2022.
The first analysis evaluated the maintenance of Talicia's efficacy and safety in the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and diabetes mellitus (DM). DM is associated with higher rates of H. pylori infection and higher rates of treatment failure with clarithromycin-based therapies. Furthermore, clarithromycin interacts with some common diabetes medications potentially leading to hypoglycemia1.
The second analysis, a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) study, used modeling to compare Talicia's low-dose rifabutin formulation's (rifabutin 50 mg every 8 hours) sustained intragastric antibiotic exposure, a critical component of successful H. pylori eradication, to exposure rates seen with the generic formulation of rifabutin (150 mg taken once daily (QD).
Poster one (poster number: Tu1078): Low-Dose Rifabutin Triple Therapy (Talicia) Maintains High Helicobacter pylori Eradication Rates and Shows Favorable Safety and Efficacy in Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus.
Presenting Author: Dr. Colin W. Howden, MD, Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
This supplemental analysis of the pooled modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population (n=293) from two Phase 3 clinical trials (ERADICATE Hp, ERADICATE Hp2) assessed the safety and efficacy of Talicia in patients with DM. H. pylori isolates from treatment-naïve patients from study 2 were also tested for antibiotic resistance according to the presence of DM. The 293 patient-analyzable mITT population who received Talicia had pooled eradication rates of 91.7% (n=44) and 84.1% (n=206) in patients with and without DM, respectively (p=0.17). Moreover, no resistance was seen to rifabutin in patients with or without DM. Resistance rates were 4% v 7% for amoxicillin, 45% v 43% for metronidazole, and 21% v 17% resistance to clarithromycin in patients with and without DM, respectively. With the exception of an observed higher rate of diarrhea in patients without diabetes versus those with (13.8% vs 6%), the presence of diabetes did not alter the safety or tolerability of Talicia, and generally matched the safety profile of the total patient population.
"More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, which presents significant issues in the treatment of H. pylori infection. Firstly, we know that the risk of treatment failure with clarithromycin-based therapies is significantly higher in patients with diabetes2, and secondly, the use of clarithromycin in diabetic patients can impair the management of their diabetes due to drug-drug interactions," said Dr. Barry Johns, MD, from The Jones Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Wellness, Macon, GA. "Consequently, it is vital that we know which therapies are most appropriate for first-line H. pylori eradication treatment. Since Talicia maintains high eradication rates and is well tolerated regardless of a patient's diabetes, it represents a rational empiric first-line choice for the treatment of H. pylori infection."
Poster two (poster number: Tu1077): Low-Dose Rifabutin Triple Therapy Demonstrates High Helicobacter pylori Eradication Rates: Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling Supports Favorable Intragastric Rifabutin Concentrations for 50 mg Q8H Dosing vs. 150 mg QD
Presenting Author: Dr. Colin W. Howden, MD, Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Sufficient intragastric antibiotic exposure is critical for eradication of H. pylori. Consequently, understanding the influence of antibiotic dosing on intragastric exposure is imperative. This study used PBPK modeling to compare intragastric rifabutin concentrations with Talicia (low-dose rifabutin 50 mg) administered every 8 hours (Q8H) vs. rifabutin 150 mg (the generically available dose) administered once daily (QD). Intragastric rifabutin concentration time above the mean inhibitory concentration (MIC90 = 0.008 mcg/mL) was calculated over a 24-hour period for each regimen. Low-dose rifabutin 50 mg Q8H, as in Talicia, maintained intragastric rifabutin concentrations at or above the MIC90 for approximately three times longer than rifabutin 150 mg QD. When taken with food (as indicated in the prescribing information), low-dose rifabutin 50 mg Q8H, as in Talicia, provided intragastric concentrations at or above the MIC90 for about 93% of the day, compared to 35% of the day when dosed as 150 mg QD.
"Maintaining high intragastric antibiotic concentrations is necessary for successful H. pylori eradication. Dosing rifabutin at 150 mg QD does not replicate the sustained intragastric concentrations predicted with low-dose rifabutin at 50 mg Q8H. The differences in intragastric exposure seen in this study may potentially explain the lower and less consistent eradication rates seen with generic rifabutin (about 70% eradication) than seen in the Talicia clinical trial program (about 84-90% eradication)," said Dr. Colin W. Howden, MD, Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. "Given the need to aim for the most effective empiric first-line eradication therapy, it is important to utilize a therapy with the highest likelihood of H. pylori eradication success, such as Talicia."
"These important new data enhance the body of evidence supporting the use of Talicia as a first line therapy for H. pylori," said Dr. June Almenoff, MD, Ph.D., RedHill's Chief Medical Officer. "Talicia consistently shows its ability to maintain high H. pylori eradication rates, even in challenging patient populations, with zero to minimal resistance. This work also demonstrates Talicia's sustained intragastric exposure, providing optimized conditions for eradication of H. pylori at the first treatment attempt."
About H. pylori infection
H. pylori is a bacterial infection that affects approximately 35%3 of the U.S. population, with an estimated two million patients treated annually4. Worldwide, more than 50% of the population has H. pylori infection, which is classified by the WHO as a Group 1 carcinogen. It remains the strongest known risk factor for gastric cancer5 and a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease6 and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma7. More than 27,000 Americans are diagnosed with gastric cancer annually8. Eradication of H. pylori is becoming increasingly difficult, with current therapies failing in approximately 25-40% of patients who remain H. pylori-positive due to high resistance of H. pylori to antibiotics – especially clarithromycin – which is still commonly used in standard combination therapies9.
About Talicia®
Talicia® is the only low-dose rifabutin-based therapy approved for the treatment of H. pylori infection and is designed to address the high resistance of H. pylori bacteria seen with other antibiotics. The high rates of H. pylori resistance to clarithromycin have led to significant rates of treatment failure with clarithromycin-based therapies and are a strong public health concern, as highlighted by the ACG, FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) in recent years.
Talicia® is a novel, fixed-dose, all-in-one oral capsule combination of two antibiotics (amoxicillin and rifabutin) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (omeprazole). In November 2019, Talicia® was approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. In the pivotal Phase 3 study, Talicia® demonstrated 84% eradication of H. pylori infection in the intent-to-treat (ITT) group vs. 58% in the active comparator arm (p<0.0001). Minimal to zero resistance to rifabutin, a key component of Talicia®, was detected in RedHill's pivotal Phase 3 study. Further, in an analysis of data from this study, it was observed that subjects who were confirmed adherent10 to their therapy had response rates of 90.3% in the Talicia® arm vs. 64.7% in the active comparator arm11. Talicia® is eligible for a total of eight years of U.S. market exclusivity under its Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) designation and is also covered by U.S. patents which extend patent protection until 2034 with additional patents and applications pending and granted in various territories worldwide.
About RedHill Biopharma
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik® for opioid-induced constipation in adults12, Talicia® for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults13, and Aemcolo® for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults14. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications with a Phase 2/3 program for hospitalized COVID-19 and Phase 2 studies for prostate cancer and cholangiocarcinoma ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral serine protease inhibitor in a Phase 2/3 study as treatment for non-hospitalized symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; (v) RHB-102 , with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D; and (vi) RHB-106, an encapsulated bowel preparation. More information about the Company is available at www.redhillbio.com/ twitter.com/RedHillBio.
TALICIA: INDICATION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Talicia is a three-drug combination of omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and rifabutin, a rifamycin antibacterial, indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Talicia and other antibacterial drugs, Talicia should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Talicia contains omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and rifabutin, a rifamycin antibacterial. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of these medications, any other components of the formulation, any other beta-lactams or any other rifamycin.
Talicia is contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products.
Talicia is contraindicated in patients receiving delavirdine or voriconazole.
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin.
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)) have been reported with rifabutin, amoxicillin, and omeprazole. Additionally, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) has been reported with rifabutin.
Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis has been observed in patients taking PPIs and penicillins.
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis.
Talicia may cause fetal harm. Talicia is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Talicia may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives. An additional non-hormonal method of contraception is recommended when taking Talicia.
Talicia should not be used in patients with hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment.
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been reported in patients taking PPIs. These events have occurred as both new onset and exacerbation of existing autoimmune disease.
The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) were diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, chromaturia, rash, dyspepsia, oropharyngeal pain, vomiting, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact RedHill Biopharma INC. at
1-833-ADRHILL (1-833-237-4455) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Full prescribing information for Talicia is available at www.Talicia.com
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[4] IQVIA Custom Study for RedHill Biopharma, 2019
[5] Lamb A et al. Role of the Helicobacter pylori–Induced inflammatory response in the development of gastric cancer. J Cell Biochem 2013;114.3:491-497.
[6] NIH – Helicobacter pylori and Cancer, September 2013.
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[8] National Cancer Institute, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER).
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[10] Defined as the PK population which included those subjects in the ITT population who had demonstrated presence of any component of investigational drug at visit 3 (approx. day 13) or had undetected levels drawn >250 hours after the last dose.
[11] The pivotal Phase 3 study with Talicia® demonstrated 84% eradication of H. pylori infection with Talicia® vs. 58% in the active comparator arm (ITT analysis, p<0.0001).
[12] Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com.
[13] Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
[14] Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is indicated for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.aemcolo.com.
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Ratcliffe rivals U.S. offers with late $5B bid for Chelsea
By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has launched a late bid to buy Chelsea for 4.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion). Rival offers featuring American investors were already being assessed as the sale process is nearing a conclusion. The Premier League club was put up for sale in March after Russia owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government over his ties to President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine. Ratcliffe is the chairman of chemical giant INEOS. He is a Chelsea fan who owns European teams Nice and Lausanne as well as a cycling team and Britain’s America’s Cup sailing team. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/29/jim-ratcliffe-launches-late-5-billion-bid-to-buy-chelsea/ | 2022-04-29T15:08:37Z |
NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Natera, Inc. ("Natera" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NTRA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Natera and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On January 1, 2022, The New York Times published a detailed report calling into question the accuracy of certain prenatal tests manufactured by Natera and other diagnostic testing companies. Among other things, The New York Times reported that Natera's positive results for several genetic disorders were incorrect more than 80 percent of the time.
On this news, the price of Natera common stock fell $5.35 per share, or approximately 6% over two trading days, from a close of $93.39 per share on December 31, 2021, to close at $88.04 per share on January 4, 2022.
Less than two weeks later, on January 14, 2022, the Campaign for Accountability— a nonprofit watchdog group—filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation as to whether "Natera repeatedly claimed – in marketing materials and earnings calls – that [its] tests are much more reliable than it appears they really are."
On this news, the price of Natera common stock fell $6.29 per share, or more than 9%, from a close of $67.37 per share on January 14, 2022, to close at $61.08 per share on January 18, 2022.
Then, on March 9, 2022, Hindenburg Research ("Hindenburg") issued an investigative report (the "Hindenburg Report") alleging, among other things, that "Natera's revenue growth has been fueled by deceptive sales and billing practices aimed at doctors, insurance companies and expectant mothers."
On this news, the price of Natera common stock fell as much as $28.65 per share, or more than 52%, from a close of $54.75 per share on March 8, 2022, to an intra-day low of $26.10 per share on March 9, 2022.
On March 14, 2022, a jury found that Natera had intentionally and willfully misled the public by utilizing false advertisements to market Prospera in violation of the federal Lanham Act, the Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Delaware common law. Among other things, the jury found that Natera's marketing falsely claimed that Prospera was more accurate than the competing kidney transplant testing offered by CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx"). Ultimately, the jury awarded CareDx $44.9 million in monetary damages.
On this news, Natera common stock fell as much as $8.81 per share, or approximately 22.5%, from an intra-day high of $39.13 per share on March 14, 2022, to close at $30.32 per share on March 15, 2022.
On April 19, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") issued a safety communication "to educate patients and health care providers and to help reduce the inappropriate use of" non-invasive prenatal tests ("NIPTs"). The FDA cautioned that statements about NIPTs' reliability and accuracy "may not be supported with sound scientific evidence" and revealed the existence of "cases where a screening test reported a genetic abnormality and a confirmatory diagnostic test later found that the fetus was healthy." The FDA suggested that patients discuss benefits and risks with a healthcare provider before deciding to undergo NIPT or making any pregnancy-related decisions on the basis of NIPT results. In addition, the FDA advised health care providers that they should not rely on NIPT results alone to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities or disorders.
On this news, the price of Natera common stock fell as much as $1.53 per share, or approximately 3.9%, from an intra-day high of $39.63 per share on April 19, 2022, to close at $38.10 per share on April 20, 2022.
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Officials: 4 dead, 2 hurt in Pennsylvania home explosion
Published: May. 27, 2022 at 5:07 AM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say at least four people have been killed, and others might still be missing after a house explosion in a suburb northwest of Philadelphia.
Pottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller confirmed in a press conference that the explosion occurred Thursday just after 8 p.m. in Pottstown, about 40 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Two other people were hospitalized. Their conditions are unknown.
It is not immediately known what caused the explosion.
Police have not yet named those who were killed or injured in the explosion.
No additional details have been released.
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Which whiskey stones are best?
Whiskey stones are a pretty recent invention as far as barware is concerned, but since their inception in 2007, they’ve become wildly popular. Whiskey stones are reusable cubes that serve the same purpose as ice cubes in a drink, only they don’t melt and dilute the drink’s flavor. They’re not just for whiskey either. You can use them to cool other beverages as well. The Amerigo Make It Special Impressive Whiskey Stones Gift Set with 2 Glasses is a classy-looking set that comes with everything but a bottle of whiskey.
What to know before you buy whiskey stones
Materials
While whiskey stones are popular because they don’t weaken the taste of a beverage the way ice does, poor-quality whiskey stones can have a negative impact on flavor. That’s why it’s vital to choose whiskey stones constructed from reliable materials. Soapstone, granite and stainless steel are the most popular.
- Soapstone: A nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells. Even though it’s a real stone, it’s still soft enough not to damage or scratch the inside of a glass.
- Granite: A high-density natural stone that will cool a drink for longer than soapstone. It’s harder, though, making it more likely to scratch the glass.
- Stainless steel: A strong synthetic material that will chill a beverage more quickly and drastically than soapstone or granite. There is usually a nontoxic gel or liquid featured inside these stones to expedite the cooling process.
Shape
Typically whiskey stones are round or have rounded edges, so they don’t damage the inside of the glass, but these days you can find whiskey stones in creative novelty shapes like bullets, skulls or cute animals. Novelty whiskey stones make for great gifts or additions to themed spaces.
How to use them
Whiskey stones are simple to use, but they must be stored in the freezer for at least four hours beforehand. The easiest way to do this is to leave them in the freezer when you’re not using them. This way, they’re ready whenever you are. After taking the stones out of the freezer, place as many as you want in your glass before filling it with your beverage. Let them sit for a few minutes before drinking so that the cooling can take effect. Remember to wash the stones when you’re done before returning them to the freezer.
What to look for in quality whiskey stones
Easy to store
The best whiskey stones come with a container or pouch for storage, so you don’t have to leave them loose on a plate when you put them in the freezer, as loose whiskey stones are prone to freezer burn. The pouch is usually made from velvet or some other fabric material that won’t impact the smell or flavor of the stones.
Full set
The number of stones featured in a good set depends on their size. Some whiskey stones, especially in novelty sets, are large enough that you only need one per glass. These sets usually come with two stones, suitable for sharing a drink with one other person. Most standard sets feature smaller stones. These typically come with eight to 10 stones, preferable for dinner parties or social gatherings where you want to fill multiple glasses.
Engraving
If you’re gifting a set of whiskey stones, you can look for an engraved box or even engraved stones. There are stainless steel and soapstone options that can be custom engraved with a person’s initials, making them ideal for groomsmen, birthdays or anniversaries.
How much you can expect to spend on whiskey stones
Whiskey stones usually cost between $10-$35.
Whiskey stones FAQ
Are whiskey stones dishwasher-safe?
A. Granite and stainless steel whiskey stones are dishwasher-safe. You should wash soapstone whiskey stones by hand in warm, soapy water. Rinse well.
How long do whiskey stones last?
A. They last for as long as you care for them. There is no expiration date, and so long as you clean and store them properly, they can last for years.
Can whiskey stones go in the microwave?
A. Soapstone and granite whiskey stones can go in the microwave if you want to use them for a heated beverage instead of a chilled one. Do not put stainless steel stones in the microwave.
What are the best whiskey stones to buy?
Top whiskey stones
Amerigo Make It Special Impressive Whiskey Stones Gift Set with Two Glasses
What you need to know: This set comes with eight small granite whiskey stones in a velvet pouch and two crystal whiskey glasses in a wooden keepsake box.
What you’ll love: The stones feature beautiful natural tones, and the glasses are made from real crystal. The number of stones makes this set convenient for entertaining small groups.
What you should consider: The glasses and stones should be hand-washed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top whiskey stones for the money
Kollea Reusable Ice Cube Whiskey Stones
What you need to know: This set has six small stainless steel whiskey stones and comes with a pair of nonslip tongs for serving.
What you’ll love: The nontoxic liquid inside the stones help to better chill beverages. The square stones have a rounded edge to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metal taste. The tongs are helpful for serving.
What you should consider: The stones are dishwasher-safe but easier to clean by hand.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Lazer Girlz Set of Three Personalized Whiskey Stones with Pouch
What you need to know: This set comes with three small soapstone whiskey stones that are laser engraved with initials of your choosing.
What you’ll love: The stones are the size of a quarter and square with rounded edges to prevent scratches. All engravings are prominent, attractive and easy to read.
What you should consider: The stones are hand-wash only, and the hue can vary.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearing Examiners of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) issued a Recommended Decision disregarding the state's Energy Transition Act and arbitrarily penalizing Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNM Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PNM) related to its retirement of the San Juan Generating Station (San Juan).
The Recommended Decision calls for an immediate reduction to customer rates related to the retirement of San Juan, eliminating PNM's ability to recover costs necessary to support the transition to carbon free energy until new customer base rates are implemented. PNM has been deferring this new rate implementation for the benefit of customers since 2020. The recommendation would penalize PNM for deferral of the rate review and would be directly contrary to the Energy Transition Act and inconsistent with the prior NMPRC financing order, which was previously challenged and upheld by the New Mexico Supreme Court.
"This recommendation is particularly discouraging because it disregards the Energy Transition Act and its inherent balancing of stakeholder interests, retroactively stripping away the built-in protections for utilities to encourage the exit from coal while ignoring the existing safeguards that prevent the utility from overcharging customers," said Pat Vincent-Collawn, PNM Resources' Chairman and CEO. "We have repeatedly deferred our planned rate filings to avoid increasing customer bills during the global pandemic for the benefit of customers. This recommendation would arbitrarily penalize the utility for exiting coal and putting customer interests first in our decision-making."
The reduction to customer rates in the Recommended Decision is cited as necessary to prevent double recovery. The Energy Transition Act specifically protects against double recovery, which would occur if PNM continued to collect rates based on the cost of San Juan and, at the same time, collected charges for the authorized securitization bonds. PNM has sought to avoid this situation by aligning the timing of new customer rate implementation with the issuance of the securitization bonds, so that San Juan is only recovered under either base rates or securitization charges at any point in time. When PNM agreed to delay its general rate review, the securitization bond issuance was also delayed to specifically avoid recovery of both charges.
The Recommended Decision, if implemented, would instead remove recovery of costs from base rates before securitization bond charges are collected. This absence of recovery would disregard the provisions of the Energy Transition Act, NMPRC financing order and past NMPRC practice.
PNM has not filed for a general rate review in six years and has been carrying the costs of significant infrastructure investments not included in customer rates. To avoid increasing customer rates during the evolving global pandemic, PNM deferred its original plans to file a general rate review in the first half of 2020. These plans were further deferred, at the request of parties, as part of a stipulated agreement in the PNM Resources and Avangrid merger proceedings. The planned timing for the securitization bonds and corresponding customer charges was also shifted to remain aligned with the implementation of new rates and avoid any excess San Juan recovery.
PNM's current plans for a general rate review filing in December 2022, consistent with the stipulated agreement in the PNM Resources and Avangrid merger proceedings, take into account the cost reductions from the abandonment, securitization and replacement of the San Juan Generating Station, reducing the impact on customer bills. Under the arbitrary recommendation, the total credits expected to be issued over 2022 and 2023 would result in an approximately $130 million pre-tax, non-recurring reduction to revenues. The rate credits would expire with the implementation of updated base rates anticipated in January 2024 following the general rate review, resulting in higher customer bill impacts from six years of infrastructure investments.
PNM and other parties will have an opportunity to file any exceptions to the Recommended Decision. The NMPRC is expected to review the case and issue its decision before Unit 1 of the San Juan Generating Station retires on June 30, 2022. Unit 4 is scheduled to retire on September 30, 2022.
Additional materials pertaining to the application and recommendation are available at https://www.pnmresources.com/investors/rates-and-filings.aspx.
Background:
PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2021 consolidated operating revenues of $1.8 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM and TNMP, PNM Resources provides electricity to approximately 800,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. PNM serves its customers with a diverse mix of generation and purchased power resources totaling 3.2 gigawatts of capacity, with a goal to achieve 100% emissions-free energy by 2040. For more information, visit the company's website at www.PNMResources.com.
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A few wake up storms for Friday morning
Heat indices approaching 100
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A late season cold front over north Florida has changed the weather pattern here in our local area. We will see scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms in the morning and early afternoon along the coast. The rain chance on Friday stands at 50% for scattered storms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s for everyone with a heat index nearing 100 each afternoon.
The high on Friday will be right around 87 along the beaches and low 90s inland. Winds will be out of the WSW at 10-15 mph with seas running around 2 feet and a moderate chop on the waters.
Saturday we will see scattered showers once again overnight on Friday through Saturday morning. Some of these will turn into a thunderstorms. The rain chance is at 60% on Saturday with these storms happing at anytime during the day inland and along the coast. The high on Saturday will be around 87 degrees. Winds remain out of the WSW at 10-15 mph.
Sunday look for partly cloudy skies and a 50% chance for a few scattered storms with the main focus for the inland areas. The high on Friday will be in the upper 80s.
Monday through Wednesday we will see mostly sunny skies with a 30% chance for a few late day storms in the mix as we slowly transition back to a more typical pattern with a few isolated storms inland working back to the beaches later in the day. Highs will be near 90 each day.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) announced today that Bernie Wolford, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the Pareto Securities' Energy Conference in Oslo, Norway on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
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Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing innovation, thought leadership and contract drilling services to solve complex deepwater challenges around the globe. Additional information and access to the Company's SEC filings are available at http://www.diamondoffshore.com/.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and NCH Healthcare System announce the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples, a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 14305 Collier Blvd. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions.
In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples offers physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians. The hospital features all private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, a therapy courtyard, a cafeteria and a dayroom.
"We are excited to open this new hospital in Naples to help individuals recovering from major illnesses and injuries regain the strength and function to return to the community at their highest levels of independence," said Enid Gonzalez, CEO of Encompass Health of Naples. "Every detail of the hospital was created with our patients in mind – our freestanding, one-story hospital allows for easier transfers from other facilities and more convenient access for families and visitors. This hospital will give members of the community more options, closer to home for intensive rehabilitation services."
"NCH Healthcare System is in a period of transformational change becoming an advanced community healthcare system," said Paul Hiltz, President & CEO, NCH Healthcare System. "This collaboration with Encompass Health will allow more patients in our community in need of specialized rehabilitative care to get it right here in Naples."
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Naples is Encompass Health's 153rd inpatient rehabilitation hospital and its 19th inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Florida.
About NCH Healthcare System
The NCH Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, multi-facility healthcare system located in Naples, Florida, and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The System is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Naples Hospital) with a total of 713 beds. NCH is an alliance of 775 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Collier County and southwest Florida that offers nationally recognized, quality health care to our community. NCH delivers 3,500 babies and houses the only pediatric ER in Collier County serving more than 19,000 children every year. We take pride in caring for the next generation of leaders. Our mission is to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 153 hospitals in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in Delaware with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more Delaware residents.
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With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals. Plus, convenient and affordable care that removes barriers to accessing care.
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9/17/22 NRSC Chair, Sen. Rick Scott, on the GOP’s odds of flipping the senate
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Washington, DC – Gray Television White House correspondent and senior national editor Jon Decker interviewed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), for the second episode of Gray TV’s Midterm Election Series, “Election 2022 Just the Facts,” airing Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18.
Sen. Scott told Decker he was “100% certain” that Republicans would take the Senate in the midterms.
On why his prediction of GOP Senate chances differed from Leader Mitch McConnell’s, Scott said: “Just look at our candidates. I mean, look at them … These guys have great backgrounds. And they’re working hard. They’re running good races.”
When asked why the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has double the money the NRSC does, Scott answered: “Because we did the right thing. I tell people … what you have to do to win races, you can’t wait to define your opponent. So we invested early.”
On whether former President Donald Trump has given enough money to GOP Senate candidates, Scott said: “I want everybody that has any money to give us more money.”
And when questioned about Sen. Lindsay Graham’s abortion ban bill and whether legislation should remain on the state level or be a federal issue, Scott answered: “That’s a decision every senator’s going to get to make.”
Excerpts are below.
Sen. Rick Scott Highlights
On GOP Senate chances
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Give me a sense about your optimism on a scale of one to 10, 10 being absolute certainty – how certain are you that Republicans will retake the Senate?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
“I’m 100% certain we’ll take the Senate. Now the question is, I think we’re at 52+ so we’ll see. I think we’re clearly going to be able to defend Ron Johnson’s lead. Now, you saw the polls yesterday. He’s up four. Even the Democrat poll, Marquette there has him up one. Doc Oz has cut the lead in half in Pennsylvania. So I think if people get to know Fetterman, we’re going to win there. If you look at North Carolina, Budd’s up showing the polls three. Then Herschel Walker’s already up in each of the two latest polls, three. And Adam Laxalt’s up. So I think that’s our 52, plus I think we’ve got a great opportunity in Arizona, Colorado, Washington, New Hampshire. So I think we’re going to have a breakthrough.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Mitch McConnell … does not share your optimism. Just a few weeks ago in Kentucky, he said, ‘I think there’s probably a greater likelihood that the House flips than the Senate.’ Why do you have a different viewpoint than your leader?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Just look at our candidates. I mean, look at them. I mean you’ve got Mehmet Oz, a world-renowned heart surgeon, the top healthcare talk show host in the world. You look at Budd, a very successful congressman, North Carolina. You look at Herschel Walker, Heisman Trophy winner, successful business person. People in Georgia love him. You look at Adam Laxalt, he’s an Iraqi war veteran. He’s a successful state attorney general.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
You look at Blake Master, successful tech entrepreneur. Joe O’Dea started a construction company, successful. You look at Tiffany Smiley. You look at retired General Bolden. These guys have great backgrounds. And they’re working hard. They’re running good races. And let’s look at this” Biden’s numbers are under 40 in every one of those states. This is a referendum on Biden. That’s number 1. Number 2, is we’ve spent our money early, which means we’ve been able to define the Democrats. And they’re under 50 in all these states. Some of them are under 45 so that gives us a big opportunity.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
The people that you’ve just praised so much, in many cases are trailing in their respective races. You mentioned Arizona, Masters is losing. You mentioned Pennsylvania, you have Dr. Oz losing in that state, trailing in every poll that I’ve seen. And I don’t think you can point to one poll in which he’s ahead. And yet you talk about how great your candidates are. And Mitch McConnell, getting back to him again, your leader, has spoken about candidate quality and why you’re having difficulty in some of these races. Do you take issue with that?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Well first, let’s take Dr. Oz. He went through a tough primary. A lot of these guys went through tough primaries, right? So Mehmet went through a tough primary. He had a lot of attack ads against him. But now that he’s in the general election, he’s raised money. We’ve invested early. We’re defining Fetterman. He’s cut the lead way down. The last poll has Mehmet down four.
In Arizona…Blake Masters had a late primary. But let’s look at where Kelly is. Kelly is underwater. Eric Barlow, we beat him. So as long as we go out and define who Blake Masters is, I think he’s going to win.
On Sen. Lindsay Graham’s abortion bill and the Kansas abortion vote
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Does that take you, Republicans, off message when you have a fellow senator that is in a high profile way introducing this type of legislation?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I’m pro-life. I believe there ought to be reasonable restrictions and exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. And I think every campaign-
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Should it be a state’s issue? Should states determine this or do you think, like Senator Graham has suggested it should be a federal issue?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Well, that’s a decision every senator’s going to get to make. The Democrats have made abortion a significant issue, but they don’t want to talk about their position on abortion. Their position on abortion is, and it’s radical, they want to have abortion up to the moment a little baby’s born. They want to say a baby born alive, I can just sit on the side-
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
I don’t know if that’s necessarily true.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
That’s exactly how they voted. They all voted for that. They all voted to say a little baby born alive they’re just going to let starve to death over on the side. And they said, if you are a pro-life healthcare worker, you have to perform an abortion. That’s what they all voted to do. That’s not what the country is. The country is … reasonable restrictions and reasonable exceptions. So every candidate has talked about this. They’ve all taken that position. And there’ll be a decision whether this is done at the states or at the federal level. But I can tell you what I keep talking about is how radical the Democrats are. We all need compassion for what a woman’s going through. But we ought to say, what can we do to make sure we bring life into this country. More life. We love babies in…But what the Democrats have done is just radical and it’s wrong.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
In Kansas over the summer, they had a referendum on the issue of abortion and were you surprised by the results on that referendum? And what does that tell you, Senator, in terms of the energy that Democrats have right now on this particular issue heading into the midterms?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Well, here’s what Democrats are doing. First off, they-
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Did their vote surprise you, first of all?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I wasn’t following exactly what was going to happen in Kansas, but then I think every state has different beliefs about things.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
It’s a red state. So that’s why I say that it’s surprising.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
But every state has their own beliefs about what should happen and that’s great. My state’s going to be different than some other state. We come up here to represent our states. But if you look at it, the Democrats have to talk about abortion. They can’t talk about inflation. They can’t talk about job growth. We lost 242,000 full-time jobs last month. Did you know that? 242,000 full-time jobs. We’re adding part-time jobs, right? Businesses that have to cut back and people that have to go back and get a second and third job. I mean, they can’t talk about the economy, they can’t talk about schools, they can’t talk about Afghanistan, they can’t talk about the border, they can’t talk about crime because it’s all bad issues for them. So there’s all they can talk about.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
It’s Senator Graham actually talking about it. I wouldn’t even be asking this question if he didn’t introduce it this past week, this legislation. He’s the one that’s brought this issue again to the fore.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
No, Democrats have brought the issue to the fore.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Well he did, was introducing an issue that Senator McConnell said most of the conference is not interested in tackling abortion at the federal level. He says most of the conference, and maybe you disagree with the Senator, believes that should be tackled at the state level.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
So if you look at every, look at the Democrats who are running in Pennsylvania. That’s all they can talk about. That’s all they’re talking about. Because they can’t talk about the issues that matter. This has been talked about for months and stopped. Why is Ron Johnson already winning? … Why is Ted Budd winning? Why is Herschel Walker winning and why is Adam Laxalt still winning? And we’re within the march of there in Colorado. We’re down three to five points in Washington. I mean, look at Maggie Hassen, she’s been talking about these issues and her approval numbers are under 45. So we are going to win.
On money
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Let’s talk about money … you, meaning the NRSC, is trailing your respective counterpart, the Democrats, as it relates to money, cash on hand. Why is that? They have double the amount of money you have right now.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Because we did the right thing. I tell people when we got this job, what you have to do to win races, you can’t wait to define your opponent. So we invested early. We actually started defining our opponents back in 2021. We knew our target states. We started defining them then and we started investing significant dollars back in May. That’s why. You think somebody like Ron Johnson, who’s never been ahead in the poll before, in his two races before, he’s leading now because we defined the Democrats. So we’ve invested our money, we raised good money, and if you want to give more money you can text 55404, but we’ve invested and we’ve defined them. That’s why we’re doing well and we’ll continue to raise money. And we’re going to have our campaigns raise money. That’s why we’re in a good position. And look at Arizona, their election was late, their primary was late. And so we’re going to win.
On Donald Trump
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
Would you say that the former president is a leader of the Republican Party?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
What I’ve always said is the voters are the leaders of the Republican Party. In 2010, Republicans all across the country, none of them endorsed me. And guess what? I won because I talked to voters and I talked about the issue that was most important at the time. I had a seven-step plan at 700,000 jobs. And so that’s what I believe in. The voters in every one of these states is going to decide who their primary candidate is and the voters are going to decide who their next senator’s going to be and I believe they’re going to pick Republicans.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
When was the last time you spoke to the former president about the upcoming midterms?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I talk to him every two or three weeks.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
And are you satisfied with the amount of money that he’s contributing, his political action committee is contributing to your Senate races around the country?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I want everybody that has any money to give us more money.
Jon Decker, Gray TV Chief White House Correspondent
Okay, so-
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Everybody.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
He’s raised an incredible amount of money from the political action committee. It seems like he’s hoarding it all. And do you want him to give more of that money to the candidates that you have competing in competitive races?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
That’s a choice he gets to make. Everybody-
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
But you must implore him when you speak to him. Mr. President, can you give some more to these tight races? We’re very close in Georgia, you might say to him. We’re very close.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I told everybody that has money, anybody that had money in their campaign accounts and anything to help our candidates — Help the NRSC. Make sure we win.
On his responsibility if the GOP loses the Senate
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
You’ve been criticized in terms of running this organization, trying to raise money, recruit candidates. You’ve been criticized for taking time off on vacation in August to go to Italy. You’ve been criticized-
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
Can you imagine? Celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary…
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
I’m just telling you why people would criticize.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
You’ve been criticized for going to Iowa instead of other states in which there are very close Senate races. How do you respond to all this criticism? Is it tough being the person who heads this committee?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I told people exactly what we’re going to do when I took the job and we’ve done it. I said we’re going to raise money. We’re going to invest early. We’re going to make significant investments in digital cause it’s going to pay off now. It’s going to pay off in the next five goals and cycle after that. I’ve said, we’re going to invest in Hispanic outreach. We have Hispanic outreach programs in nine competitive states. I said, we’re going to focus on election security. We’ve done all these things. We break relationships with the NRCC and the RNC and we are going to win.
Jon Decker, Gray TV White House Correspondent
You’re the conquering hero if you win. Absolutely. If you lose, are you the fall guy? Are you the fall guy if Republicans fail to take over the Senate?
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I don’t think anybody, any one person gets credit for winning and any one person is responsible for losing. Although we all want to win.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
So I always tell the candidates, when anybody I talk to, I said, ‘Here’s the deal, you have to win your race’. I said, ‘You have to raise money, you have to get volunteers, you have to build a team’. There could be support through the cavalry. There’s super PACs out there, there’s the NRC out there, but you have to make this happen on your own.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), NRSC Chairman
I’m going to do everything I can and work hard. I do know that Biden helps us every day when he has a party for inflation in the day that inflation is 8.3%. That probably helps us a lot when he continues to leave the border open, that probably helps us a lot. Not good for the country. If you look at everything he’s doing when he says, ‘Oh, if you’re a construction worker, you’re going to pay off the debt of somebody going to an Ivy League school.’ That probably helps us win. It’s not good for the country, but Biden is basically our best advocate for why you do not want to vote for any Democrats right now.
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LIVE: Biden hosts roundtable on Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON (Gray News) – President Joe Biden is set to meet with business and labor leaders to discuss a bill aimed at lowering health care costs, reducing the deficit and helping Americans dealing with inflation.
The White House said the Inflation Reduction Act would lower costs for families and businesses, lower energy costs and boost domestic manufacturing. Biden plans to meet virtually with attendees, as he is isolating while positive for COVID-19.
The 10-year measure includes hundreds of billions in spending and tax breaks to encourage alternative energy production and to bolster fossil fuels with steps like tax breaks for technology that reduces carbon emissions.
There’s also money to help people buy private health coverage and provisions giving Medicare the power to negotiate prices on some drugs with pharmaceutical makers.
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BOSTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT) announced today the selection of Tom Light as its first President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 20, 2022. Light brings over a decade of experience in the climate action sector, most recently as the Executive Director of the Arctic Ice Project, a Silicon Valley scientific research organization that aims to restore ice to the Arctic, and prior to that as the Managing Director of WaterEquity, the first impact investment fund with an exclusive focus on climate change adaptation solutions for the global water crisis. In addition to his chief executive roles, he brings nearly 20 years of experience in the investment management and non-profit sector.
"We have conducted an extensive search for a CEO with the expertise and ability to effectively lead ACT," reports Michael Deimler, member of the Founders' Board. "With his exceptional track record of scaling and leading technical climate & sustainability organizations, we believe Tom is the ideal CEO to tackle emerging technologies and accelerate breakthrough innovations that will help the aviation sector reduce CO2 emissions."
"I am honored to join ACT and eager to work closely with the Board and members of the aviation community as we advance breakthrough solutions to decarbonize aviation," said Light. "I look forward to accelerating the development of high potential, medium-term technologies such as power-to-liquid synthetic and direct air capture to help the sector achieve net-zero emissions."
Light's prior experiences also include executive level positions at UBS Investment Bank, and as the senior leader responsible for the impact investment strategy at the Grameen Foundation where he served first as a fund manager and later as the Head of the Capital Management & Advisory Center.
He received his BA with honors from the University of Michigan in Quantitative Economics, holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
For media inquiries, please contact Brian Bannister: +1 44 7733 886 145 or Bannister.Brian@bcg.com.
Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT) is a non-profit organization founded to tackle the challenge of helping the aviation industry achieve net-zero emissions, with the goal of accelerating breakthroughs in emerging decarbonization technologies by 10 years or more. Launched in October 2021, ACT brings together the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and 10 global airlines, including Air Canada, Air France-KLM Group, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa Group, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic. ACT will seek to drive technological innovation and accelerate the R&D lifecycle, starting with mid-term solutions such as power-to-liquid synthetic fuels. It will take a portfolio approach and gradually expand its scope to include new pathways for bio-based SAF and hydrogen technologies.
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Emporia State University to close child care center despite student and faculty objections
EMPORIA, Kan. (KS Reflector) - Emporia State University will close the doors on its Center for Early Childhood Education after the upcoming school year, making it the only state university without on-campus child care.
This shutdown is happening in the midst of a national child care crisis. In Lyon County, there are between 21-30 children per opening at a child care facility as of 2021, according to Child Care Aware of Kansas.
“I think most folks, particularly parents of young children, can appreciate that one of the hardest things to do is do your work and go to your job and do all of the activities that those kids need to do while still doing a good job at work,” said Erika Martin, associate professor of aquatic ecology and biology education at ESU. “There are folks out there that can have someone stay at home with their child, and that’s wonderful. Most of us have one or more working parents, where having someone in the home just isn’t an option.”
Emporia State will be the only state university without campus child care when it closes the child care center in August 2023. Wichita State University, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University and Fort Hays State all have existing programs.
“I think it speaks volumes that the other institutions do offer (child care), and ESU is not going to look into that,” Martin said. “That’s embarrassing to them.”
Following news of the closing in May, ESU students, faculty, staff, and alumni created a petition to keep the Center for Early Childhood Education on campus and prevent the demolition of the Butcher Education Center, where the Center for Early Childhood Education Center is located. It is also home to the Sociology, Anthropology, Crime and Delinquencies Studies programs.
The early childhood center “serves a vital function in allowing caregiving students to remain enrolled and caregiving faculty and staff to do and stay in their jobs,” the petition stated. “To that end, we are dismayed that the university would make this decision in light of persistent and worsening community child care needs as well as urgent student and employee retention and morale concerns.”
The petition had 345 signatures as of July 19.
“In sum, we urge President Ken Hush and the ESU Leadership Team to reconsider the demolition of the Butcher Education Center building and the closure of CECE, for it is in direct opposition to its strategic plan and its core values of 1) excellence 2) respect 3) responsibility and 4) service,” the petition stated.
Hush said he believes the school’s resources could be better used elsewhere.
“Emporia State is focused on the successful future of the university, and part of that is making difficult decisions,” Hush said in the news release announcing the closure. “As we work to develop and evolve our core academic mission and the changing needs of our students, we must plan where to invest our resources, as well as decide where we must discontinue programs or spaces.”
ESU said it will help families find other child care arrangements, but for many parents, child care isn’t affordable.
“You have to be able to have a job that not only pays for the child care but also a little bit more to make the job worth going into,” Martin said.
As the mother of a 3-year-old, Martin said, she knows and empathizes with people who were directly impacted by news of the closing.
“If she wakes up with a fever and I have three classes to teach that day, well s***,” Martin said. “What do you do? Well, you can call your friends and faculty and ask for people to cover you and maybe some students will, or just cancel classes. But, that’s tough and there’s not a lot of help out there for parents to deal with that kind of thing.”
While asking family to help take care of a child is beneficial, for many, it’s just not feasible. Martin’s family, for example, is 13 hours away. In a college town, many students, staff and faculty don’t have the ability to ask family for help.
For over a decade, child care centers have been closing their doors across the U.S. COVID-19 has only exacerbated the problem, causing more closings as a result of staff shortages. This doesn’t change the need of more than 12 million households across the country that have children younger than 6.
In June, a month after the announcement of the ESU closing, Gov. Laura Kelly visited Emporia for the grand opening of the Jones Early Childhood Development Center, a new addition to the Emporia Public School District. It was built approximately two miles from ESU.
Emporia Public Schools describe the new facility as “designed to serve the needs of young children in the district through play-based learning to grow social skills, coordination, and empower learners. The facility will have expanded classrooms and learning environments, student support spaces, and indoor activity areas. Outdoor playgrounds will feature age-appropriate areas for play and exploration.”
During her visit, Kelly also made a stop at a local senior care facility.
“We are focused on ensuring Kansans of all ages have the support and resources they need to have happy, full lives,” Kelly said. “Both the early childhood development center and senior care facility I visited today are proof that communities like Emporia are making strides in how they care for Kansans at all stages of life.”
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RED OAK, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASD.ai LLC, parent company of Rootines is pleased to announce the preview of their NICU follow-up solution at this year's National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) conference.
According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 10 babies in the US is born prematurely before 37 weeks. Premature birth can put baby at risk for long term health problems such as intellectual disabilities, hearing loss, cerebral palsy and more. Tracking an infant and parents after discharge from the NICU enables early intervention and expands the practice of family centered care.
Rootines supports the NICU follow-up clinic via a robust platform with an easy to use app for the parent to input information on feeding, weight, oxygen therapy, and medication. Importantly, parental stress is also monitored so that support can be provided when the need is identified. Rootines is a leap forward in discharge planning and developmental tracking for the NICU population. By integrating with the hospital EMR and alerting clinicians of changes via the Rootines Clinical Dashboard, Rootines enhances both the care and patient experience for each individual child.
Please visit us this September at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) conference booth 219 for a walk through of the platform and see how Rootines can add value to your efforts to support healthy babies and their parents.
Want an early preview? You can schedule a demonstration of the solution today by emailing sales@asd.ai
Rootines is HIPAA compliant with medical grade security. Rootines is focused on solutions for pediatric complex chronic conditions. NICU follow-up solution joins current offerings supporting Autism and Mental Health with GI monitoring in development. If you are a hospital, therapy center or other clinical professional and would like pricing or to schedule a demo, please contact us today at sales@asd.ai.
Download the app today on iOS or Android. More information on Rootines and its parent company ASD.ai LLC can be found at www.rootines.app.
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NORMAN, Okla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCore Partners, The National Realty Group (TNRG), and ACRON USA are pleased to announce the opening of Sooner Station at University North Park, a 189-residence independent living, assisted living, and memory care community on 24th Avenue NW in Norman, Oklahoma. Construction on the project began in 2020 and the first residents moved in on June 1, 2022. The senior living community has a sponsorship affiliation with the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association as well as with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies. A community-wide grand opening is scheduled in September 2022.
Situated on the north side of the popular mixed-use development University North Park, Sooner Station brings first-class senior living services to Norman and the surrounding areas. Sooner Station offers 101 independent living, 64 assisted living, and 24 memory care units, and will begin offering OLLI classes in the fall of 2022.
"This has been an exciting project to bring to the Norman market," said Michael Dean, Executive Director at Sooner Station. "Our community offers seniors the unique opportunity to enjoy upscale amenities as well as the affiliation with the OU Alumni Association and OLLI. This includes discounts on courses, special game-day packages, and much more."
Integral Senior Living is the management company and will oversee all programs and services, including resident care, valet services, fine dining, a bistro and sports bar, an education center, a salon and spa, multiple activities venues, a state-of-the-art fitness center, club rooms, a theater, a meditation garden, and an interconnected courtyard pool with al fresco dining.
Dallas-based MedCore Partners and Houston-based TNRG have developed or acquired more than 20 senior living projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Washington, and Oregon. ACRON USA an affiliate of the ACRON Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, the Swiss leader in First-Class U.S. Senior Living investments, placed its 43rd U.S. investment with Sooner Station and will be a member of the Asset Management team. By May 2022, the transaction volume of the company has reached nearly $2.45 billion. For more information about Sooner Station at University North Park, please call (214) 443-8300.
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TUCKER, Ga., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oglethorpe Power Corporation executive management will discuss first quarter results during a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Investors, media and the public may view a live internet webcast or join via telephone.
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The presentation may be downloaded at the website listed above when the conference begins. Instruction on how to submit questions will be provided during the call. For investor questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at joe.rick@opc.com. For media inquiries, please contact Blair Romero, Corporate Communications Manager, at 770-270-7290 or via e-mail at blair.romero@opc.com.
Shortly following the live presentation, a replay of the webcast will be accessible at the web address indicated above. This link will also be posted on the Investor Relations page of the company's website, www.opc.com.
About Oglethorpe Power
Oglethorpe Power is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with more than $15 billion in assets serving 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to approximately 4.4 million Georgia residents. A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance. Its diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and coal generating plants with a combined capacity of more than 8,300 megawatts. Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 Member Systems. Its headquarters are in Tucker, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. For more information, visit www.opc.com.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club has announced its participation in Unlock Potential, an intentional hiring program designed to provide real career opportunities for young people at the greatest risk of incarceration. Funded by Walmart through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity, this initiative works with companies to use employment to promote racial equity, disrupt the prison pipeline and inclusively create the next generation of business leaders.
Unlock Potential will focus on the individuals aged 16-24 who are most likely to end up in the prison system: those who have been in the juvenile justice system, experienced sex or human trafficking, had a parent incarcerated before the age of 18, or grown out of foster care.
"We know that at-risk youth have limited opportunities and often find themselves unemployed or out of school, and as a society we have to intervene before it reaches that point," said Sam's Club CEO Kathryn McLay. "Programs like this help. We can put young people on a positive path as they begin adult life. And even if they move on after their time with us, we've provided them with real-world job and life skills they can take anywhere."
Walmart's support of Unlock Potential is part of the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity's creation of national networks of community leaders, nonprofits and policymakers focused on kickstarting criminal justice prevention initiatives in communities across the country. The new partnership with Unlock Potential complements Sam's Club's existing internship program for high school students in underserved communities, which provides on-the-job training and basic life skills, as well as access to free college education through their Live Better U program. To date, Sam's Club has seen an almost 70% conversion rate for interns moving into full-time roles and they have added more than 300 high school interns to the program this summer.
Through Unlock Potential, companies can help advance racial equity while preventing the devastating – and lifelong – economic consequences of a criminal record. A first-time sentence can decrease lifetime earnings by more than 30 percent. A criminal record reduces the likelihood of a callback or job offer by nearly 50 percent, and the magnitude of the criminal record penalty is twice as large for Black applicants as for white applicants. Black Americans are currently incarcerated at five times the rate of whites, and Black youth are up to six times as likely as whites to be "opportunity youth" - a term which refers to individuals aged 16-24 who are not in education or employment. By creating career pathways to prevent incarceration, businesses joining Unlock Potential can disrupt intergenerational cycles of poverty.
Sam's Club joins American Family Insurance, Ben & Jerry's, and Delta Air Lines in Unlock Potential's design phase - providing feedback about the structure of the program with input from experts and community-based organizations. Unlock Potential will then launch a 12-month pilot program in October. Placements will be supported by the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, one of the co-founders of Unlock Potential with national non-profit Persevere, who will connect participants with local wraparound support services.
More information about the program can be found at www.unlock-potential.org.
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Seasons at Morada is located in a desirable area near historic downtown St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Florida, LP, a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce that Seasons at Morada (RichmondAmerican.com/SeasonsAtMorada), a new community in St. Augustine, is now open for sales. This exciting new neighborhood will offer nine ranch and two-story floor plans from the builder's popular Seasons™ Collection (RichmondAmerican.com/JaxSeasons), designed to put homeownership within reach for a variety of buyers.
On Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 11, 12 to 6 p.m, prospective homebuyers are invited to visit Seasons at Morada to tour the brand-new Agate, Beech, Pearl and Hawthorn model homes. One lucky visitor will win a $100 Visa® Gift Card.*
More about Seasons at Morada:
- New ranch and two-story homes from popular Seasons™ Collection
- 9 floor plans with open layouts and designer details
- 3 to 6 bedrooms, approx. 1,390 to 2,640 sq. ft.
- Near historic downtown St. Augustine
- Close proximity to notable schools, parks and beaches via I-95
- Easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment
- Agate, Beech, Hawthorn and Pearl models open for tours!
Everyone who builds a brand-new Richmond American home from the ground up at Seasons at Morada will have the opportunity to meet with a professional design consultant to choose colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces. This complimentary design consultation (RichmondAmerican.com/HomeDesignFlorida) will take place at the builder's Home Gallery™, a one-of-a-kind showroom where buyers can select even the smallest details, like doorknobs and drawer pulls, to help ensure that their new home is anything but cookie-cutter.
Seasons at Morada is located at 138 Lightsey Crossing Lane in St. Augustine. Call 904.217.3381 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information. View health and safety updates at RichmondAmerican.com/COVID-19.
*One Visa® Gift Card Giveaway will be held in Jacksonville. SPONSORS: The Giveaway is sponsored by Richmond American Homes of Florida, LP. ELIGIBILITY: The Visa® Gift Card Giveaway is only open to residents 18 years and older in the state of Florida. The giveaway is void in all other states and U.S. territories and possessions and where prohibited by law. HOW IT WORKS: NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE A PARTICIPANT'S CHANCES OF WINNING. One (1) winner will be randomly selected from all registrations received for the drawing at the associated Richmond American Homes of Florida Seasons at Morada Grand Opening event on August 27 and 28, 2022. Drawing will take place August 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., and the winner will be notified that day. ONE (1) VISA® GIFT CARD (RETAIL VALUE $100) WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNER. Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries received. The winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and publicity/liability release or an alternate winner may be selected. Richmond American Homes will notify the winners via phone after the winner's name is selected. If Richmond American Homes is unable to make contact with the winner within a 7-day period after the winner's name is selected, an alternate winner will be selected. The winner is solely liable for all taxes payable in connection with receipt of the prize. The Visa® Gift Card Giveaway is a sales promotion effort relating to the sale of real property. Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa, Inc. Visa® is not affiliated with Richmond American Homes or M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. and is not a sponsor of this promotion.
About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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(NewsNation) — The baby formula shortage has been building since an Abbott Industries plant was forced to close in February due to unsanitary conditions, but now there’s an end in sight to the problem that has plagued parents nationwide and had flights of formula coming in from overseas.
Speaking Thursday, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said that Abbott Industries formula should be back on the shelves in June and that supplies should be completely back to normal by July.
“My expectation is that within two months, we should be back to normal and with a plethora,” Califf said.
Until then, Abbott is giving out 300,000 cans of formula for babies with dire medical needs.
However, that still leaves parents with several more weeks of scarcity to navigate. Instacart has joined many other retailers, announcing that it’s limiting customers to four cans of the same formula per order. Company officials say that formula has been one of the most requested items in recent weeks.
The problem began when the FDA ordered the Abbott plant in Sturgis, Michigan, to shut down in February after an inspection found numerous violations. The FDA found standing water, leaks in the roof, cracks in equipment that could allow bacterial contamination and even noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly.
Lawmakers are questioning Abbott officials about policies and procedures at the plant and about why the situation was allowed to develop in the first place.
They’re also investigating concerns over the fact that only four companies produce more than 90% of the formula consumed by infants in this country, so when something like this closure happens there’s a devastating effect. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-in-baby-formula-shortage/ | 2022-05-27T16:45:29Z |
With High-Quality, Tightly Integrated RFIC Design Products from Synopsys, Ansys and Keysight, Flow Facilitates Power and Performance Optimizations for N6 Wireless Systems
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing increasingly complex RFIC design requirements, Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced a new RF design flow developed with Ansys and Keysight for the TSMC N6RF process, the most advanced RF CMOS technology that offers significant performance and power efficiency boosts. The flow helps mutual customers achieve power and performance optimizations for 5G chips while also accelerating design productivity for faster time-to-market.
"Our latest collaboration with Synopsys addresses the challenges of next-generation wireless systems, enabling designers to deliver greater connectivity, higher bandwidth, lower latency and better coverage for our increasingly connected world," said Suk Lee, vice president of the Design Infrastructure Management Division at TSMC. "With high-quality, tightly integrated solutions from Synopsys as well as Ansys and Keysight, the new TSMC RF Design Reference Flow for the TSMC N6RF process provides a modern, open approach that enhances productivity for developing these complex ICs."
To learn more about Synopsys RF design solutions, visit: https://www.synopsys.com/rf-design.html
RFICs for wireless data transmission systems, such as transceivers and RF front-end components, are becoming more complex based on the demands of our connected world. These next-generation wireless systems are expected to deliver higher bandwidth, lower latency and better coverage across more connected devices. To ensure their RFICs can meet these requirements, designers must be able to accurately measure parameters such as RF performance, spectrum, wavelength and bandwidth.
The new RF design reference flow improves design turnaround time with industry-leading circuit simulation and layout productivity performance, as well as accurate electromagnetic (EM) modeling and electromigration/IR-drop (EMIR) analysis. The flow includes the Synopsys Custom Compiler™ design and layout product, Synopsys PrimeSim™ circuit simulation product, Synopsys StarRC™ parasitic extraction signoff product and Synopsys IC Validator™ physical verification product; Ansys VeloceRF™ inductive component and transmission line synthesis product, Ansys RaptorX™ and Ansys RaptorH™, the advanced nanometer electromagnetic (EM) analysis products, and Ansys Totem-SC®; and Keysight's PathWave RFPro for EM simulation.
"To enable key differentiating advantages for 5G designs, Synopsys continues to deliver robust RF design solutions that integrate electromagnetic synthesis, extraction, design, layout, signoff technologies and simulation workflows," said Aveek Sarkar, vice president of engineering at Synopsys. "Because of our deep collaboration with TSMC and strong relationships with Ansys and Keysight, our customers can now take advantage of the advanced features within the Synopsys Custom Design Family, using TSMC's advanced N6RF technology for 5G applications, to improve productivity and achieve silicon success."
"RF design customers benefit significantly from the interoperability between Synopsys Custom Compiler and PathWave RFPro in the TSMC reference flow," said Niels Fache, vice president and general manager of PathWave Software Solutions at Keysight Technologies. "Shifting electromagnetic co-simulation left in the design process enables RF circuit designers to optimize for the parasitic effects in advanced chips and multi-technology modules for 5G and WiFi 6/6E applications. This saves days and sometimes weeks in the simulation workflow, while reducing the risk of costly re-spins in the product development cycle. Our partnership with Synopsys and TSMC gives RF customers the design tools and advanced process technology they need to ensure high performance with first-pass success."
"Ansys is excited to collaborate with Synopsys and TSMC on an advanced reference flow for RFIC designs," said Yorgos Koutsoyannopoulos, vice president of research and development at Ansys. "Significant complexity driven by the growing need for 5G and 6G designs, along with advanced process effects at nanometer nodes, pose a big challenge to RFIC designers. Accurately modeling advanced process effects in EM and EMIR analyses is critical to creating first-pass silicon operating from DC to tens of GHz. Working seamlessly with the Synopsys Custom Complier platform, Ansys tools such as VeloceRF, RaptorX, Exalto and Totem-SC have the highest capacity to handle the most challenging designs as well as the ability to model all advanced process effects. They provide an intuitive and easy-to-use flow for the design, optimization and verification of RF design blocks."
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and services. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing more secure, high-quality code, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative products. Learn more at https://www.synopsys.com.
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Synopsys, Inc.
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Late-breaking data presented at ESC Congress 2022 and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine confirms implant procedure safety and defibrillation success
DUBLIN and BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that its investigational EV ICD™ System – a first-of-its-kind defibrillator with the lead placed under the breastbone, outside of the heart and veins – achieved a defibrillation success rate of 98.7% and met its safety endpoints in a global clinical trial. Findings from the Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV ICD) Pivotal Study were presented as late-breaking science today at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2022 in Barcelona and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Worldwide, the EV ICD system is investigational and not yet approved for sale or distribution.
The Medtronic EV ICD system is designed to treat dangerously fast heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), while avoiding certain risks of traditional, transvenous ICDs because its lead (thin wire) is placed outside the heart and veins, under the breastbone (sternum) using a minimally invasive approach. Placing the lead in this location is designed to help avoid long-term complications that may be associated with leads in the heart and veins, such as vessel occlusion (narrowing, blockage or compression of a vein) and risks for blood infections.
The lead is connected to a device that is implanted below the left armpit (in the left mid-axillary region). Clinical trial participants received the same therapies provided by traditional ICDs, including defibrillation, anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP), and back-up pacing therapies with this single implanted device that is similar in size, shape, and longevity to traditional ICDs.
"We are very encouraged by the high defibrillation effectiveness and strong safety profile of the EV ICD system seen in the study, as we look to deliver less-invasive treatment options for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest," said Ian Crozier, MB, CHB, M.D., Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand, who presented the results at ESC Congress 2022. "These results demonstrate the potential for this novel technology to be used as a safe, successful approach for patients with life-threatening arrhythmias."
Study Results: Effectiveness
In the study, the device's effectiveness in delivering defibrillation therapy at implant was 98.7% (298 of 302 patients), surpassing the prespecified performance goal of 88%. These results reflect a greater defibrillation efficacy for the EV ICD than historical transvenous ICD studies;1-4 comparable efficacy to the subcutaneous ICD despite EV ICD's smaller device size;5 and a predicted increase in longevity compared to the subcutaneous ICD. Additionally, all discrete spontaneous arrhythmias were successfully treated (18 of 18, 100%).
Further, the efficacy of ATP – which paces the heart to interrupt and terminate a dangerous rhythm, potentially avoiding a defibrillation shock – in the EV ICD study was comparable to ATP efficacy in transvenous defibrillators.6,7 In total, 33 shocks were avoided by having ATP programmed "on."
Study Results: Safety
The study also exceeded its safety endpoint: at six months, 92.6% of patients (Kaplan-Meier estimate) were free from major system and/or procedure-related major complications such as hospitalization, system revision, or death (compared to the performance goal of 79%; p<0.001). There were no major intraprocedural complications, nor any unique complications observed related to the EV ICD procedure or system (compared to transvenous and subcutaneous ICDs).
At six months, 25 major complications were observed in 23 of 316 patients who underwent an implant attempt (7.3%). Twenty-nine patients experienced inappropriate shocks (9.7%, average 10.6 months follow up), most commonly due to P-wave oversensing, which was more frequent in patients implanted early in the study and less frequent among patients implanted later in the study.
"These pivotal data mark the start of a new era in ICD therapy for patients who are at significant risk of dangerously fast heart rhythms," said Alan Cheng, M.D., chief medical officer of the Cardiac Rhythm Management business, which is part of the Cardiovascular Portfolio at Medtronic. "Today's findings are an important clinical milestone toward our goal of delivering a one-system, one-procedure extravascular ICD solution that prevents sudden cardiac arrest while improving the patient experience with a smaller device and moving the lead out of the veins and placing it under the breastbone. The EV ICD system retains the benefits of a completely extravascular system while providing ATP, pause prevention pacing and low defibrillation energy."
The EV ICD Pivotal study is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm, non-randomized, pre-market clinical study that assessed the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic EV ICD system for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. The EV ICD Pivotal study enrolled 356 patients at 46 sites in 17 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Medtronic has received FDA approval for a Continued Access Study while the agency reviews the company's EV ICD pre-market application.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for all. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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6Gasparini M, Lunati MG, Proclemer A, et al. Long Detection Programming in Single-Chamber Defibrillators Reduces Unnecessary Therapies and Mortality: The ADVANCE III Trial. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2017;3:1275-82.
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LUND, Sweden, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncorena AB, which is developing a new and potentially groundbreaking treatment for patients with advanced kidney cancer, announces that the Board of Directors of Oncorena AB has appointed Professor Börje Haraldsson as CEO of the company, effective as of today. He thus succeeds Dr. Lars Grundemar, who will leave the company.
Professor Börje Haraldsson (MD, PhD, FASN, FAST) is one of the founders of Oncorena. He has played a crucial role in the development of Oncorena's drug candidate orellanine and is considered a world leader in clinical and experimental renal research. Since February 2022, he has been Chief Scientific Officer and part of the company's management team. Prior to that he held a management position at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland.
"I and the Board as a whole are delighted that Börje Haraldsson is expanding his involvement in Oncorena and takes on the role as CEO of the company. Oncorena is now entering a dynamic clinical phase where all R&D aspects will be managed, so Börje's experience of managing projects and companies fits fantastically well with the company's strategy. I also look forward to taking part of Börje's leadership and the development of the Oncorena team," says Oncorena's Chairman Andreas Segerros. "There is a high unmet medical need for better treatment options for patients with advanced kidney cancer undergoing dialysis and we hope that our clinical development work will benefit patients in the future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lars Grundemar for his contribution to Oncorena's growth phase, from preclinical to clinical phase, and wish him every continued success."
"It is with humble gratitude that I have recognized the confidence of the Board. Under Lars Grundemar's leadership, Oncorena has secured Series A funding and initiated the first clinical study. Thanks to this, the company is well positioned when I now take over the CEO role," says Börje Haraldsson.
For further information, please contact
Andreas Segerros, Chairman of the Board, Oncorena AB
E-mail: segerros@nicox.com
Telephone +45-53 50 30 38
About the Phase I-II clinical trial
In 2021, the Swedish Medical Products Agency approved Oncorena's first clinical trial of orellanine. The Phase I-II clinical trial of orellanine enrols patients with advanced kidney cancer already on dialysis due to kidney failure. The study is conducted at the Centre for Clinical Cancer Studies at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, and will study safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and signs of anti-tumour effects in treatment with a synthetic form of orellanine.
About orellanine
Orellanine, which has a new and unique mode of action, is being developed for organ-specific chemotherapy with curative potential for patients with advanced kidney cancer undergoing dialysis. Orellanine is found in mushrooms of the Cortinarius family, these are sometimes accidentally picked and eaten as they are mistaken for funnel chanterelles. The clinical effects of orellanine are well documented and are completely limited to the kidneys. Orellanine is expected to have positive effect on the two most common forms of kidney cancer: Clear-Cell and Papillary Kidney Cancer. About 90% of kidney cancer patients are affected by these types of cancer.
About kidney cancer
Approximately 400,000 patients are affected by kidney cancer globally according to the WHO. The disease can often be cured by surgery if detected in time, but unfortunately the diagnosis is often made when the tumour has already spread to other organs. The prognosis is then considerably less favourable and certain groups have a median survival of less than two years. Today the disease is treated with various types of targeted and immuno-active drugs, often with severe side effects, and standard chemotherapy drugs have limited effect. There is therefore a high and urgent unmet medical need for new, effective and safe drugs.
About Oncorena
Oncorena AB is a Swedish pharma company headquartered in Lund. The company develops a new potential breakthrough treatment for patients with advanced kidney cancer. The treatment is based on research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, led by professors Börje Haraldsson and Jenny Nyström. The project was initially developed with support from Vinnova, Sweden's Innovation Agency, GU Ventures at the University of Gothenburg and private business angels. Today Oncorena is mainly financed by the investment companies HealthCap, Linc AB, Fåhraeus Startup and Growth AB, as well as the biotech company AQILION AB. For more information, please visit Oncorena´s website at www.oncorena.com
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — She wrote notes to her family, hiding them so that they could be found later and loved to feed animals on the family’s ranch. He liked to sit in the back of the school bus so he could talk with other kids.
Family members were having funerals Saturday for the two 10-year-olds, Makenna Elrod and Rojelio Torres. They were among the 19 students killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, along with two teachers.
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Makenna Lee Elrod
Her family asked in the obituary on the funeral home’s website that people attending a celebration of Makenna’s life at First Baptist Church wear purple to honor her. The family called her “a light to all who knew her.”
She was full of life and loved softball, gymnastics and singing and dancing, her family said. She was a 4-H Club member who also loved to go to the family ranch with her father.
Family said her smile would light up a room. Her family also remembered her as a natural leader who loved school.
The New York Daily News reported that Makenna gave friendship bracelets to the people closest to her.
“She was beautiful, funny, smart, and amazing,” an aunt wrote on a GoFundMe page. “She had the biggest heart and loved her family and friends so much.”
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Rojelio Fernandez Torres
Each morning as he boarded the school bus, he’d ask to sit in the back because that is where the “visiting” happens, his school bus driver told The Associated Press. He was “like a bull,” funny and charismatic, she said. He loved hot Takis.
He got up at 5:30 a.m. on those mornings to get ready for school, the Wall Street Journal reported. An aunt told San Antonio’s KSAT-TV that Rojelio was intelligent and hardworking.
His family described him in the obituary on the funeral home’s website as outgoing and “always eager to help.” Rojelio loved being outside, and his hobbies included Pokemon and playing football and video games. “He always had a smile on his face.”
“He was a loving person,” another aunt told The New York Times. “He loved his siblings.”
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Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on August 22, 2022
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viomi Technology Co., Ltd ("Viomi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading IoT @ Home technology company in China, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Monday, August 22, 2022, before the open of the U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on August 22, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time on August 22, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.viomi.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until August 29, 2022:
About Viomi Technology
Viomi's mission is to redefine the future home via the concept of IoT @ Home.
Viomi has developed a unique IoT @ Home platform consisting an ecosystem of innovative IoT-enabled smart home products, together with a suite of complementary consumable products and value-added businesses. This platform provides an attractive entry point into the consumer home, enabling consumers to intelligently interact with a broad portfolio of IoT products in an intuitive and human-like manner to make daily life more convenient, efficient and enjoyable, while allowing Viomi to grow its household user base and capture various additional scenario-driven consumption events in the home environment.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.viomi.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd
Cecilia Li
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
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NY mobster who escaped federal custody rearrested in Florida
Published: Apr. 5, 2022 at 11:01 AM EDT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A New York mobster who escaped federal custody in Florida has been rearrested.
The U.S. Marshals Service says 64-year-old Dominic Taddeo was apprehended “without incident” in Hialeah on Monday.
Taddeo was in the final year of his sentence when he escaped from a federal halfway house in Orlando on March 28.
The federal Bureau of Prisons said he failed to return from an authorized appointment and “was placed on escape status.”
Taddeo pleaded guilty in 1992 to racketeering charges that included the killings of three other mobsters.
A federal judge denied Taddeo’s request for compassionate release last year.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/outset-medical-loss-submission-form/?id=30777&from=4
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 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, Outset Medical, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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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Riley Co. Airbnb, Vrbo owners now required to apply for new operating license
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Airbnb and Vrbo rental owners in Riley Co. are now required to apply for a new operating license if they operate outside city limits.
Riley Co. says those who operate short-term rental properties - like Airbnb and Vrbo rentals - in unincorporated areas of the county will now have to apply for a new license with yearly renewals through the Planning and Development Department.
To be granted a license, the County said short-term rental properties are required to comply with a list of regulations which can be found in Section 5.2.AC of the Riley Co. Land Development Regulations - such as providing smoke detectors in each bedroom, weekly trash collection and appropriately sized egress windows for the property.
“The short-term rental license program is intended to help protect the health, life, and safety of occupants,” said Riley County Planning and Development/Environmental Health Director Amanda Webb. “It will take some time for people to get used to the process, but cities and counties everywhere are developing similar regulations to help protect people and ensure safe practices.”
The County noted that there are a few dozen short-term rental properties that currently operate outside city limits. It said the Planning and Development Department will be in direct contact with these owners to help explain the new processes and licensing requirements.
According to the County, property owners will have one year to meet the standards outlined in updated regulations adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 5.
The County also indicated the licenses will require yearly property inspections. It said short-term rentals can only be operated in habitable structures and are barred from non-residential accessory structures like sheds or garages.
“We will help educate owners and work with them to bring their properties into compliance,” said Webb. “We want anyone who stays in rural Riley County to feel comfortable knowing there are safety measures in place for these facilities.”
The County said the mission of the Planning and Development Department is to coordinate the design, adoption and implementation of comprehensive planning which strives to ensure all resources in the county are preserved, developed and managed consistently with adopted policies which promote the highest quality of life for current and future residents.
For more information about the Planning and Development Department and the Land Development Regulations, click HERE.
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