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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MG Properties Group, a private San Diego-based real estate investor and operator, is further expanding its Sacramento presence, today with the acquisition of Eleanor and H16 Midtown Apartments. The two newly combined communities are located along the 16th street corridor in the Midtown submarket of Sacramento.
Each community has an attractive contemporary design where residents benefit from a robust set of common area amenities, and can easily access a variety of walkable dining and entertainment options surrounding the properties.
"We are pleased to welcome these two additions to our portfolio of communities," announced Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties. "Both Eleanor and H16 allow us to further scale our regional portfolio while investing in a submarket that we believe has substantial growth potential."
The sellers, The Grupe Company, SKK Developments, and Guardian Capital, were represented by Marc Ross and Hasina Ahmadi of CBRE. Financing for the transaction was led by CBRE Capital Markets' Andrew Behrens, Jesse Weber, and Stephen Baird.
To learn more visit: https://www.eleanorh16.com/
MG Properties is a privately owned, fully integrated real estate company specializing in the investment, redevelopment, and management of multi-family assets. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MG was founded in 1992 by Mark Gleiberman with the mission to enrich communities. MG's current portfolio is comprised of over 28,000 rental homes in California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon, including 88 communities. For additional information, visit www.mgproperties.com.
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Delivers solid second quarter results with high teens New Equipment order growth, mid-single digit organic Service sales growth and low teens adjusted EPS growth
- 2Q Net sales down 5.8% and organic sales up 0.4%. GAAP EPS ~flat and adjusted EPS up 11.7%
- 2Q New Equipment orders up 16.5%; NE backlog up 6%, adjusted backlog up 10% at constant currency
- 2Q Maintenance portfolio units were up nearly 3.5%
- YTD GAAP cash flow from operations of $857 million; free cash flow of $800 million, or 127% of net income
- Completed the delisting of Zardoya Otis and reached an agreement to divest our Russia business with closing expected imminently
- Revised full-year outlook1 with organic sales up 2.5 to 3.5%, adjusted EPS of $3.17 to $3.21 and free cash flow of ~$1.6 billion
FARMINGTON, Conn., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:OTIS) reported second quarter 2022 net sales of $3.5 billion with 0.4% organic growth. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76 was flat versus the prior year and adjusted EPS increased 11.7% to $0.86.
"Otis completed a strong first half, delivering a solid second quarter with record New Equipment orders and the best maintenance portfolio growth in over a decade. We grew adjusted EPS low teens, driven by strong organic growth in the Service business and productivity performance in both segments that helped to overcome the impact of lockdowns in China, higher commodity prices and significant headwinds from the strengthening of the US Dollar," said Judy Marks, Chair, CEO & President. "Looking ahead, we expect to deliver 2.5 to 3.5% organic sales growth, high single digit adjusted EPS growth and $1.6 billion in free cash flow in 2022. We'll continue to advance our long-term strategy and drive operational execution to set a strong foundation for continued performance in 2023 and beyond."
Key Figures
Second quarter net sales of $3.5 billion decreased 5.8% versus the prior year with a 0.4% increase in organic sales that was more than offset by a 5.3% headwind from foreign exchange.
Second quarter GAAP operating profit of $487 million decreased $74 million and adjusted operating profit of $541 million decreased $21 million. Excluding a $37 million impact from foreign exchange translation, operating profit increased $16 million driven by strong Service segment performance and lower corporate costs, partially offset by operating profit decline in New Equipment. GAAP operating profit margin contracted 120 basis points to 14.0% and adjusted operating profit margin expanded 20 basis points to 15.7%, driven by margin expansion in Service.
GAAP EPS of $0.76 was flat compared to prior year and adjusted EPS of $0.86 increased 11.7% or $0.09 as the benefit from operational improvement, continued progress on reducing the effective tax rate, a lower share count and the Zardoya transaction, was partially offset by a $0.06 headwind from foreign exchange translation. GAAP EPS was also impacted by non-recurring charges and operational performance of the Russia business, and higher restructuring expense.
First half net sales decreased 2.9% from a 1.6% increase in organic sales more than offset by a 4.1% headwind from foreign exchange. GAAP and adjusted operating profit decreased $57 million and $7 million, respectively. Adjusted operating profit was up $50 million at constant currency. GAAP operating profit margin contracted 40 basis points and adjusted operating profit margin expanded 30 basis points.
New Equipment
In the second quarter, net sales of $1.5 billion decreased 11.2% with a 5.0% decrease in organic sales and a 3.8% headwind from foreign exchange. Organic sales growth of high single digits in Asia Pacific and low single digits in EMEA was more than offset by mid-single digit decline in the Americas and low teens decline in China.
GAAP operating profit of $99 million decreased $48 million and adjusted operating profit of $113 million decreased $29 million as material and installation productivity and reductions in SG&A expense was more than offset by the impact from lower volume, including related under absorption, and $35 million of commodity headwinds. GAAP operating profit was also impacted by non-recurring charges and operational performance of the Russia business, and higher restructuring expense. GAAP operating profit margin contracted 200 basis points to 6.5% and adjusted operating profit margin contracted 100 basis points to 7.5%.
New Equipment orders were up 16.5%, at constant currency as more than 50% growth in the Americas and ~30% growth in EMEA was partially offset by mid-single digit decline in Asia. New equipment backlog increased 6% and adjusted backlog increased 10% at constant currency, with growth in all regions.
First half net sales decreased 7.2% with a 3.2% decrease in organic sales and a 2.7% headwind from foreign exchange. GAAP operating profit decreased $59 million and adjusted operating profit decreased $34 million as productivity and lower bad debt expense was more than offset by the impact from lower volume, including related under absorption, and more than $70 million in commodity headwinds. GAAP and adjusted operating profit margin contracted 140 basis points and 70 basis points, respectively.
Service
In the second quarter, net sales of $2.0 billion decreased 1.0% with a 5.2% increase in organic sales and a 6.5% headwind from foreign exchange. Organic maintenance and repair sales increased 4.9% and organic modernization sales increased 6.4%.
GAAP operating profit of $435 million decreased $6 million. Adjusted operating profit of $449 million increased $39 million at constant currency driven by higher volume, favorable pricing and productivity, partially offset by annual wage inflation. GAAP operating profit margin was flat versus prior year and adjusted operating profit margin expanded 50 basis points to 23.1%.
First half net sales increased 0.6% with a 5.5% increase in organic sales and a 5.1% headwind from foreign exchange. GAAP operating profit increased $11 million and adjusted operating profit increased $21 million and $79 million at constant currency, driven by higher volume, favorable pricing and productivity, partially offset by annual wage inflation. GAAP and adjusted operating profit margin expanded 20 basis points and 40 basis points, respectively.
Cash flow
Second quarter cash from operations of $353 million decreased $180 million and free cash flow of $326 million decreased $167 million versus prior year, primarily from the timing of interest and separation related tax payments.
2022 Outlook1
Otis is revising its full year outlook:
- Adjusted net sales of $13.6 to $13.8 billion, down 2 to 3%
- Organic sales up 2.5 to 3.5%
- Adjusted operating profit of $2.1 to $2.2 billion, up $120 to $150 million at constant currency; up $5 million to down $25 million at actual currency
- Adjusted EPS of $3.17 to $3.21, up 7 to 9%; adjusted effective tax rate of 26.5 to 26.7%
- Free cash flow of ~$1.6 billion with conversion of approximately 125% of GAAP net income
1Note: When we provide outlook for organic sales, adjusted operating profit, adjusted effective tax rate and free cash flow on a forward-looking basis, a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP expectations and the corresponding GAAP measures generally is not available without unreasonable effort. See "Use and Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.
About Otis
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2.1 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest maintenance portfolio. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 70,000 people strong, including 41,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.
Use and Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Otis Worldwide Corporation ("Otis") reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under GAAP with certain non-GAAP financial information. The non-GAAP information presented provides investors with additional useful information, but should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for the related GAAP measures. Moreover, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the usefulness of these measures for comparisons with such other companies. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures (referenced in this press release) to the corresponding amounts prepared in accordance with GAAP appears in the attached tables. These tables provide additional information as to the items and amounts that have been excluded from the adjusted measures.
Adjusted net sales, organic sales, adjusted selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted remaining performance obligation ("RPO"), constant currency and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted net sales represents net sales (a GAAP measure), excluding significant items of a non-recurring and/or nonoperational nature ("other significant items").
Organic sales represents consolidated net sales (a GAAP measure), excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months and other significant items. Management believes organic sales is a useful measure in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of the Company's ongoing operational performance.
Adjusted SG&A expense represents SG&A expense (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs and other significant items.
Adjusted general corporate expenses and other represents general corporate expenses and other (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs and other significant items.
Adjusted operating profit represents income from continuing operations (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs and other significant items.
Adjusted net interest expense represents net interest expense (a GAAP measure), adjusted for the impacts of non-recurring acquisition related financing costs and related net interest expense pending the completion of a transaction.
The adjusted effective tax rate represents the effective tax rate (a GAAP measure) adjusted for other significant items and the tax impact of restructuring costs and other significant items.
Adjusted net income represents net income attributable to Otis Worldwide Corporation (a GAAP measure), excluding restructuring costs and other significant items, adjusted net interest expense and adjusted effective tax expense. Adjusted EPS represents diluted earnings per share from attributable to common shareholders (a GAAP measure), adjusted for the per share impact of restructuring and other significant items.
Adjusted RPO represents RPO (a GAAP measure) excluding other significant items.
Management believes that adjusted net sales, organic sales, adjusted SG&A, adjusted general corporate expenses and other, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, the adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted RPO are useful measures in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of the Company's ongoing operational performance.
Additionally, GAAP financial results include the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates ("AFX"). We use the non-GAAP measure "at constant currency" or "CFX" to show changes in our financial results without giving effect to period-to-period currency fluctuations. Under U.S. GAAP, income statement results are translated in U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the period presented. Management believes that this non-GAAP measure is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of the Company's ongoing operational performance.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents cash flow from operations (a GAAP measure) less capital expenditures. Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity and an additional basis for assessing Otis' ability to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt service, repurchases of common stock and distribution of earnings to shareholders.
When we provide our expectations for adjusted net sales, organic sales, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted EPS and free cash flow on a forward-looking basis, a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP expectations and the corresponding GAAP measures (expected diluted EPS from continuing operations, operating profit, the effective tax rate, net sales and expected cash flow from operations) generally is not available without unreasonable effort due to potentially high variability, complexity and low visibility as to the items that would be excluded from the GAAP measure in the relevant future period, such as unusual gains and losses, the ultimate outcome of pending litigation, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the impact and timing of potential acquisitions and divestitures, and other structural changes or their probable significance. The variability of the excluded items may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future GAAP results.
Cautionary Statement
This communication contains statements which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other information released to the public. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for Otis' future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "expectations," "plans," "strategy," "prospects," "estimate," "project," "target," "anticipate," "will," "should," "see," "guidance," "outlook," "medium-term," "near-term," "confident," "goals" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance, the pending sale of Otis' Russia business, the tender offer by Otis to acquire the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Zardoya Otis, S.A (the "Tender Offer") and the separation (the "Separation") from United Technologies Corporation (now known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation ("RTX")). Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flow, results of operations, uses of cash, dividends, share repurchases, tax rates, research & development spend, credit ratings, net indebtedness and other measures of financial performance or potential future plans, strategies or transactions of Otis, including the sale of its Russia business, statements that relate to climate change and our intent to achieve certain environmental, social and governance targets or goals, including operational impacts and costs associated therewith, and other statements that are not historical facts. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For those statements, Otis claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which Otis and its businesses operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction, pandemic health issues (including COVID-19 and variants thereof and the ongoing economic recovery therefrom and their effects on, among other things, global supply, demand and distribution), natural disasters, whether as a result of climate change or otherwise, and the financial condition of Otis' customers and suppliers; (2) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which Otis and its businesses operate, including the effects of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions and export controls, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (3) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (4) future levels of indebtedness, capital spending and research and development spending; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, credit market conditions and Otis' capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of Otis' common stock ("Common Stock"), which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash; (7) fluctuations in prices and delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers, whether as a result of COVID-19, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine or otherwise; (8) cost reduction or containment actions, restructuring costs and related savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (11) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (12) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (13) the effect of changes in tax, environmental, regulatory (including among other things import/export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which Otis and its businesses operate, including as a result of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; (14) the ability of Otis to retain and hire key personnel; (15) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture activity, including the sale of Otis' Russia business, the integration of acquired businesses into existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation and incurrence of related costs; (16) the ability to achieve the expected benefits of the Tender Offer and the timing thereof; (17) the ability to achieve the expected benefits of the Separation; (18) the determination by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities that the distribution or certain related transactions should be treated as taxable transactions; and (19) the amount of our obligations and nature of our disputes that have or may hereafter arise under the agreements we entered into with RTX and Carrier Corporation in connection with the Separation. The above list of factors is not exhaustive or necessarily in order of importance. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary from those stated in forward-looking statements, see Otis' registration statement on Form 10 and the reports of Otis on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and Otis assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") (NYSE American: GROY) is pleased to announce that it has extended the maturity date of its existing US$25 million secured revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal to March 31, 2025. The extended credit facility consists of a US$10 million secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), with an accordion feature providing for an additional US$15 million of availability (the "Accordion").
Josephine Man, the Company's Chief Financial Officer commented: "We are pleased with the extension of our revolving credit facility with the Bank of Montreal and would like to thank our lenders for their continued support and confidence in our business. Despite a difficult broader market backdrop, the Facility has attractive terms, is competitively priced and has an Accordion feature that can provide further liquidity as we continue to grow our business through disciplined and accretive acquisitions."
The Facility, secured against the assets of the Company, is available for general corporate purposes, acquisitions and investments, and bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the Base Rate plus a margin of 3.00% or Adjusted Term SOFR plus a margin of 4.00%, as applicable. The exercise of the Accordion is subject to certain additional conditions and the satisfaction of financial covenants.
Gold Royalty is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's business plans, the expected benefits of the facility and availability of the Accordion. Such statements can be generally identified by the use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "plans", "anticipate" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions of management regarding the ability of the Company to satisfy the conditions to the Accordion. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, the influence of macroeconomic developments; any inability of the Company to execute its growth plans; risks related to the operators and operations underlying the Company's interests; and other factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021 and its other publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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GARLAND (KDAF) — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, nope it’s another North Texas resident claiming a huge lottery win.
The Texas Lottery reports a resident of the North Texas city of Garland has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from the April 4 drawing. That big winning ticket was purchased at Ricky Rockets Garland Inc. on Jupiter Road.
The winner has elected to remain anonymous after winning the second-tier Powerball prize by matching all five of the white balls drawn and not the red Powerball number.
“Powerball jackpots currently start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won. Players win the
jackpot by matching five numbers from a field of 69 numbers and one Powerball number from a field
of 26 numbers. Drawings occur each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:12 p.m. CT.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/north-texas-resident-claims-1-million-powerball-prize/ | 2022-04-14T05:53:25Z |
Users Give Planful a Perfect Recommended Score in Customer Feedback-Based Market Research Report
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that for the seventh year in a row, the company has been named a Leader in the Customer Experience Model in the 2022 Dresner Advisory Services Wisdom of Crowds® Enterprise Performance Management Market Study. Surveyed users also gave Planful a perfect recommended score.
"Finance is once again the predominant function in enterprise performance management, likely due to the crucial role it plays in navigating post-pandemic challenges, with annual financial budgets, cash-flow forecasting, and headcount planning ranked as top priorities," said Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Dresner Advisory Services. "We congratulate Planful for their strong performance again in this year's market study."
The annual report by Dresner Advisory Services, a leading independent research and advisory firm, is the only market study based 100% on customer feedback. To create the report, researchers gather end user opinions of vendor performance across dozens of criteria. Planful's strong leadership position on the Customer Experience quadrant, along with the perfect recommended score, are compelling evidence of high customer satisfaction with Planful's platform.
The report notes that Planful's scores indicate performance well above the average, which includes customers of all other solutions. As an Overall Leader in the Customer Experience Model and a Trust Leader in the Vendor Credibility Model, Planful leads in its interactions with customers and the utility of its solution to support its users.
"We're especially proud to receive this prestigious recognition because it's based 100% on customer feedback," said Kimberly Simms, Chief Customer Officer at Planful. "Being recognized as a category Leader and maintaining a perfect recommended score are independent proof points of our commitment to delivering value to customers and our dedication to their success. We are committed to providing customers with the technology, enablement and support they need to confidently plan for the future and make informed, timely business decisions."
To download a free copy of the report, please click here.
Planful is the pioneer of cloud financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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Gainesville woman dead after wreck on US-377
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - A woman is dead after a wreck on Tuesday afternoon on Highway 377 near Whitesboro.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 70-year-old Maria Contreras Pinales, of Gainesville, died after a two vehicle head on collision.
The Collinsville and Whitesboro Fire Departments responded to the wreck on Highway 377 and Gunter Road.
DPS said a Jeep Cherokee, driven by Pinales, was traveling southbound on US-377 and made a U-turn to travel back northbound, but veered into the southbound lane, after making the U-turn, and struck a Lincoln MKC driven by 76-year-old Eddie Ray Cannon, of Whitesboro, head on who was also traveling southbound.
Both drivers were Care Flighted to Medical City Denton.
DPS said this is an active, ongoing investigation.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 2, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Energy Transfer LP issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
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FAIRFAX, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal, a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), announced today that its Digital Forensics Lab has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 17025 forensic accreditation by the American National Standards Institute's National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This major milestone enables CGI Federal to further expand its customer-facing offerings to provide end-to-end forensic investigations on behalf of its federal customers.
"As federal agencies continue to combat fraud, IP theft and other digitally based crimes, CGI's newly accredited digital forensic lab will provide thorough, precise investigations that enable our federal customers to identify and track crimes at the point of origin," stated John B. Owens II, Senior Vice-President, Consulting and Enterprise Solutions Group lead at CGI Federal. "This accreditation of CGI Federal's world-class digital forensic investigation lab recognizes our ability to provide state-of-the-art imaging, forensic equipment and decades of forensic case management and court testimony experience to our federal customers."
The lab, located in CGI Federal's Cyber Threat Analysis Center (CTAC) in Huntsville, Alabama, is one of a handful of private digital forensic laboratories that hold this accreditation. It delivers on- and off-site digital forensics services that include data/evidence collection, recovery, processing, analysis, reporting, litigation support and managed services, all done according to industry standards and CGI Federal best practices.
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CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions. Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 88,500 consultants and other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. With Fiscal 2021 reported revenue of C$12.13 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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(The Hill) – President Biden feels well enough to start exercising again on his fifth day of isolation after contracting COVID-19, his physician, Kevin O’Connor, said in a new memo released on Tuesday.
O’Connor wrote that Biden’s symptoms “have now almost completely resolved” after the president completed his five-day course of Paxlovid, an antiviral pill used to treat the novel coronavirus.
“His symptoms have now almost completely resolved. His pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remain absolutely normal. His oxygen saturation continues to be excellent on room air. His lungs remain clear,” O’Connor wrote in the new update. “The President now feels well enough to resume his physical exercise regimen.”
The letter did not specify what kind of physical exercise, but Biden is known to enjoy riding a stationary bike.
Biden is expected to remain in isolation in the White House residence until at least Wednesday.
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha told reporters on Monday that Biden would resume in-person work once he tests negative for COVID-19 after the five-day window.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines say that COVID-19 patients can stop isolating after five days if they do not show symptoms or their symptoms are improving.
Biden has shown mild symptoms since he tested positive for the virus on Thursday, according to White House officials, such as fatigue and a cough. He has continued to work throughout his illness, appearing at a virtual meeting on semiconductor legislation on Monday afternoon.
Biden told reporters then that he still had a sore throat but that he hoped to return to work in person by the end of the week.
“I’m feeling great,” he said. “I think I’m on my way to full, total recovery, God willing.”
O’Connor has provided daily written updates on the president’s health since last Thursday, but the White House has declined to make him available to the press to answer questions. Instead, Jha and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have fielded questions at the daily briefing about the president’s progress.
Biden, 79, is considered vulnerable to COVID-19 due to his age, but health experts have been optimistic about his case because he is up to date with his vaccinations and taking Paxlovid.
Still, experts note it’s possible that Biden could experience “rebound” symptoms, as some patients who have used Paxlovid have.
Jha told reporters Monday that clinical data suggests between 5 and 8 percent of patients experience rebound following Paxlovid treatment, and that symptoms could return after 3 or 4 days if not longer.
“We will continue monitoring … the president on an ongoing basis,” Jha said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/biden-ready-to-start-exercising-after-five-days-of-paxlovid/ | 2022-07-26T19:13:58Z |
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the preliminary results of its split-off exchange offer to 3M stockholders to exchange their shares of 3M common stock for shares of common stock of Garden SpinCo Corporation ("SpinCo"). The exchange offer was conducted in connection with the previously announced pending separation of 3M's food safety business and the subsequent merger of SpinCo, a subsidiary of 3M formed to hold the food safety business, with a subsidiary of Neogen Corporation ("Neogen").
3M intends to accept shares of 3M common stock validly tendered in the exchange offer, subject to proration, and expects the closing of the merger to occur later today immediately after 3M's acceptance of such shares, following the satisfaction or waiver of all remaining closing conditions.
In the exchange offer, 3M stockholders had the option to exchange some, none or all of their shares of 3M common stock for shares of SpinCo common stock, subject to proration and with an exchange ratio of approximately 6.7713 shares of SpinCo common stock for each share of 3M common stock that is validly tendered, not properly withdrawn and accepted for exchange. Upon completion of the merger, each share of SpinCo common stock will be converted into the right to receive one share of Neogen common stock. As a result, 3M stockholders who tendered shares of 3M common stock in the exchange offer will receive approximately 6.7713 shares of Neogen common stock (subject to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares) for each share of 3M common stock accepted for exchange.
Exchange Offer Preliminary Results
Pursuant to the exchange offer, which expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 31, 2022, and based on a preliminary count by the exchange offer agent, a total of approximately 215,199,594 shares of 3M common stock were tendered prior to the expiration of the exchange offer, including approximately 111,056,104 shares tendered pursuant to guaranteed delivery procedures. Based on the preliminary results, 3M will exchange a total of approximately 15,989,536 shares of 3M common stock in the exchange offer, resulting in a preliminary proration factor of approximately 6.95 percent. The preliminary results include an estimated 1,115,836 shares of 3M common stock tendered by odd-lot stockholders not subject to proration.
3M will not be able to determine the final proration factor until after the expiration of the guaranteed delivery period at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 2, 2022. 3M will publicly announce the final results, including the final proration factor, which may be different from today's preliminary estimates, after they have been determined. Once the final results of the exchange offer are available, Neogen's exchange agent will deliver the appropriate number of shares of Neogen common stock, as well as cash in lieu of fractional shares.
Because more than 15,989,536 shares of 3M common stock were tendered, all shares of 3M common stock owned by 3M will be distributed in the exchange offer, and no shares of SpinCo common stock will be distributed as a pro rata dividend.
For more information about the exchange offer, please contact the information agent, Georgeson LLC, at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10104 or at the telephone number 888-607-6511 (toll-free in the United States).
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This release includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed transaction between Neogen, 3M and SpinCo. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "outlook," "target," "endeavor," "seek," "predict," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "could," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected timing and structure of the proposed transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction, the expected benefits of the proposed transaction, including future financial and operating results and strategic benefits, the tax consequences of the proposed transaction, and the combined Neogen-SpinCo company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on Neogen and 3M's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from Neogen and 3M's current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) that one or more closing conditions to the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise; (2) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed on the terms or in the timeframe expected by Neogen, 3M and SpinCo, or at all; (3) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; (4) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the combined company following completion of the proposed transaction; (5) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including as a result of delay in completing the proposed transaction or integrating the business of Neogen and the Food Safety Business, on the expected timeframe or at all; (6) the ability of the combined company to implement its business strategy; (7) difficulties and delays in the combined company achieving revenue and cost synergies; (8) inability of the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; (9) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the proposed transaction; (10) the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction or other litigation, settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (11) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (12) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (13) actions by third parties, including government agencies; (14) the risks that the anticipated tax treatment of the proposed transaction is not obtained; (15) the risk of greater than expected difficulty in separating the Food Safety Business from the other businesses of 3M; (16) risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the pendency of the proposed transaction, or other effects of the pendency of the proposed transaction on the relationship of any of the parties to the proposed transaction with their employees, customers, suppliers, or other counterparties; and (17) risk factors detailed from time to time in Neogen's and 3M's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Neogen's and 3M's annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, including Neogen's registration statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-263667) that includes a prospectus relating to the shares of Neogen common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "Neogen Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022 and SpinCo's registration statement on Form S-4 and Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-263669) in connection with its separation from 3M that contains a prospectus relating to the shares of SpinCo common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction, as amended and supplemented (the "SpinCo Registration Statement"), which was declared effective by the SEC on August 4, 2022 , in each case, filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.
Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. None of Neogen, 3M or SpinCo undertakes, and each party expressly disclaims, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, SpinCo filed the SpinCo Registration Statement and Neogen filed the Neogen Registration Statement. In addition, 3M filed with the SEC on August 4, 2022 a Schedule TO (as may be amended and supplemented, the "3M Schedule TO") in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SPINCO REGISTRATION STATEMENT, NEOGEN REGISTRATION STATEMENT, 3M SCHEDULE TO AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE MADE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEOGEN, 3M, SPINCO AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement, 3M Schedule TO and other documents relating to the proposed transaction (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The SpinCo Registration Statement, Neogen Registration Statement, 3M Schedule TO and other documents (as they become available) can also be obtained free of charge from 3M upon written request to 3M Investor Relations Department, Bldg. 224-1 W-02, St. Paul, MN 55144, or by e-mailing investorrelations@3M.com or upon written request to Neogen's Investor Relations, 620 Lesher Place, Lansing, Michigan 48912 or by e-mailing ir@neogen.com.
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This release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
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- The Web3 investment firm co-founded by Matt Batsinelas and Bennett Collen has already made over 20 investments while operating in stealth
- The fund aims to invest in 20 additional portfolio companies over the next two years
BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triblock is an investment and advisory firm co-founded in 2019 by Matt Batsinelas and Bennett Collen who connected at their alma mater Boston College.
Matt's background stems from the global crypto trading industry having worked on the business development teams at Flow Traders in Amsterdam and Altonomy in New York City, where he facilitated launches for top token issuers on exchanges such as Coinbase, Binance, and FTX alongside interfacing with hundreds of institutional OTC clients.
Bennett is a serial entrepreneur within Web3 having founded metaverse fashion company Endstate (raised $5.5m) and trademark protection platform Cognate (acquired by GoDaddy). He created and taught the Blockchain at Boston College course.
The fund began deploying in mid-2021 and invests across collaborative financial primitives, institutional tooling, middleware infrastructure, Web3 collectibles, and gaming. The fund has made pre-seed investments in Oncyber (Open Metaverse Infrastructure) and Stader (Liquid Staking).
The firm's seed-stage investments include Ondo (Decentralized Investment Bank), Metaplex (Solana-Incubated NFT Standard), Stardust (Web3 NFT Infrastructure), and Milkomeda (Multichain EVM Layer).
While based in the United States, Triblock has invested in entrepreneurs across 10 different countries. The fund is purely focused on venture investments and does not speculate in the liquid markets. In a competitive venture landscape, Triblock differentiates itself by offering resources to its portfolio companies across business development, company formation, liquidity management, market insights, and strategic planning.
Triblock is a hands-on investment and advisory firm that invests in collaborative financial primitives, institutional tooling, middleware infrastructure, Web3 collectibles, and gaming.
Triblock focuses on founder-first pre-seed and seed-stage ventures across tokens and equity — partnering with the next generation of visionary startups that will disrupt trillion-dollar incumbent industries. The fund is well recognized for its capital markets expertise and global business network within Web3. Founded by Matt Batsinelas and Bennett Collen in 2019, the firm has supported over 20 companies.
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Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, the embattled Uvalde school police chief who led the flawed law enforcement response to last week's school shooting and has remained out of the public eye since, spoke exclusively to CNN on Wednesday and declined to answer substantive questions about the massacre.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Arredondo has not responded to a request for a follow-up interview with the Texas Rangers, who are investigating the shooting at Robb Elementary.
Yet outside his home Wednesday, Arredondo told CNN's Aaron Cooper, "I am in contact with DPS everyday."
And outside his office minutes later, he told CNN's Shimon Prokupecz that he's not going to release any further information while funerals are ongoing.
"We're going to be respectful to the family," he said. "We're going to do that eventually. Whenever this is done and the families quit grieving, then we'll do that obviously."
It's the first time Arredondo has commented since two brief press statements on the day of the attack, in which he said the gunman was dead but provided little information on the shooting, citing the ongoing investigation. He took no questions at the time and has not appeared in a public forum since.
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in the attack last Tuesday, and officials have so far failed to answer major questions about why police took about 80 minutes to breach two locked classroom doors and confront the gunman.
The school police chief was identified last week by DPS as the commanding officer who decided not to force their way into the rooms and instead to stand back and wait for reinforcements -- even as children inside repeatedly called 911 and begged police for help.
A Customs and Border Protection tactical team ultimately entered the rooms using a janitor's keys and fatally shot the suspect, DPS said.
DPS Director Steven McCraw did not identify Arredondo by name, but he said the chief made the "wrong decision" not to engage with the gunman sooner. He said the commanding officer decided to treat the situation like a barricaded suspect rather than an active shooter.
Established law enforcement policy, created in the wake of the Columbine school shooting of 1999, calls for police to stop the gunman as fast as possible in an active shooter situation.
Arredondo sworn in to city council in secret ceremony
Arredondo was elected to the Uvalde city council earlier this month, and a special city council meeting to swear him and others in had been set to take place Tuesday.
However, Mayor Don McLaughlin said in a statement Monday that the meeting "will not take place as scheduled," adding "our focus on Tuesday is on our families who lost loved ones."
Instead, Arredondo was sworn in privately without advance notice to the media. Although there was no formal ceremony, McLaughlin said that members of the council came to City Hall "at their convenience" during the day to be sworn in, adding that Arredondo appeared in person to receive the oath and sign paperwork.
"Out of respect for the families who buried their children today, and who are planning to bury their children in the next few days, no ceremony was held," McLaughlin said in a written statement.
In his Monday statement, the mayor said Arredondo was "duly elected" and that 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."
In his short comments Wednesday, Arredondo said the swearing-in was "a private thing" out of respect for the families, saying the families are the focus right now.
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Feds: Ghislaine Maxwell deserves at least 30 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell should spend at least 30 years in prison for her role in the sexual abuse of teenage girls over a 10-year period by her onetime boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said Wednesday in written arguments.
Prosecutors said she should serve between 30 years and 55 years in prison, reflecting the federal sentencing guidelines. They made their recommendations to the judge who will preside over a sentencing hearing on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.
The 60-year-old Maxwell was convicted in December of sex trafficking and other crimes after a month-long trial that featured testimony from four women who said they were abused in their teens.
Defense lawyers said in a sentencing submission last week that she should spend no more than five years in prison and shouldn’t pay for Epstein’s crimes, since he was the mastermind and principal abuser and “orchestrated the crimes for his personal gratification.” Epstein took his own life in 2019 in jail as he awaited a Manhattan federal sex trafficking trial.
But prosecutors said Maxwell played an “instrumental role in the horrific sexual abuse of multiple young teenage girls” between 1994 and 2004 at some of Epstein’s palatial residences. They called her crimes “monstrous.”
“As part of a disturbing agreement with Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell identified, groomed, and abused multiple victims, while she enjoyed a life of extraordinary luxury and privilege. In her wake, Maxwell left her victims permanently scarred with emotional and psychological injuries,” prosecutors wrote.
“That damage can never be undone, but it can be accounted for in crafting a just sentence for Maxwell’s crimes,” they added.
Prosecutors also urged the judge to reject Maxwell’s pleas for leniency on the grounds that she has suffered in extraordinary ways in jail while awaiting trial and afterward. Defense lawyers said she has faced death threats and harsh conditions that have caused her to lose hair and weight.
Maxwell’s appearance at trial proved those claims were wrong, prosecutors said, adding: “The defendant is perfectly healthy, with a full head of hair.”
They said Maxwell “has enjoyed remarkable privileges as a high-profile inmate that vastly exceed the benefits accorded to the average inmate. It is unsurprising that a woman who had led a life of incredible luxury should complain about her life as a prisoner, but that fact does not come close to meriting leniency at sentencing, much less the extraordinary degree of leniency the defendant seeks.”
Prosecutors also attacked claims by Maxwell’s lawyers that she suffered “a credible death threat” in jail, saying that an internal probe of the purported threat revealed that an inmate remarked to someone in passing something to the effect of: “I’d kill her if someone paid me a million dollars.” As a result, they said, someone who overheard the remark reported it and the inmate was moved from the housing unit.
They also cited what they described as Maxwell’s “complete failure to address her offense conduct and her utter lack of remorse. Instead of showing even a hint of acceptance of responsibility, the defendant makes a desperate attempt to cast blame wherever else she can.”
Maxwell’s efforts to cast aspersions on the motives of the government for prosecuting her and her claim that she is being held responsible for Epstein’s crimes are “absurd and offensive,” prosecutors said.
“Maxwell was an adult who made her own choices. She made the choice to sexually exploit numerous underage girls. She made the choice to conspire with Epstein for years, working as partners in crime and causing devastating harm to vulnerable victims,” they said.
Prosecutors said nearly all of the $22.5 million in assets that Maxwell claimed in a bail proposal that was never granted was given to her by Epstein.
“The defendant’s access to wealth enabled her to present herself as a supposedly respectable member of society, who rubbed shoulders with royalty, presidents, and celebrities. That same wealth dazzled the girls from struggling families who became the defendant and Epstein’s victims,” prosecutors said.
The sentencing submission also included quotes from letters written to the judge by women who testified during the trial, including Kate, an ex-model from Great Britain who said “the consequences of what Ghislaine Maxwell did have been far reaching for me.”
“I have struggled with, and eventually triumphed over, substance use disorder. I have suffered panic attacks and night terrors, with which I still struggle. I have suffered low self esteem, loss of career opportunities. I have battled greatly with feeling unable to trust my own instincts, in choosing romantic relationships,” she wrote.
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Police arrest suspect in early morning stabbing at Rodeway Inn
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Pocatello dispatch received a 911 call from the Rodeway Inn, 835 South 5th Avenue, in reference to a physical disturbance involving a suspect with a knife who was threatening people Friday around 1:23 a.m.
As Pocatello Police Department officers were responding, the caller reported a male victim was seriously injured.
When police arrived on the scene they found a male victim in the lobby who had been stabbed multiple times in the abdomen, chest and facial area.
Officers were able to identify the suspect as 47-year-old Robert Warren States of Pocatello. A short time later, officers located States on the Rodeway Inn property and took States into custody.
An ambulance transported the victim to the Portneuf Medical Center for emergency treatment and surgery for his injuries.
Subsequent to the investigation, it was discovered States had also threatened a female who was attempting to deescalate the situation.
States is being held at the Bannock County Jail for aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
Police say there is no continued threat to the safety of the citizens or guests of Pocatello.
This incident is being investigated by the Pocatello Police Street Crimes Unit. | https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2022/04/29/police-arrest-suspect-in-early-morning-stabbing-at-rodeway-inn/ | 2022-04-29T22:42:54Z |
Sandlin Ks 10, Oklahoma beats Kansas St. in Big 12 semis
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Sandlin allowed two runs — one earned — with a career-high 10 strikeouts over 7 innings, Jimmy Crooks hit a two-RBI double to give Oklahoma the lead for good in the bottom of the third and the Sooners beat No. 7 seed Kansas State 4-3 to advance to the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament. Third-seeded Oklahoma (35-20) plays No. 4 seed Oklahoma State or fifth-seeded Texas in Sunday’s title game. Sandlin (7-3) gave up five hits with a hit batter and a walk. Trevin Michael allowed one hit with two strikeouts over the final 1 2/3 innings to earn his ninth save of the season. Cash Rugely and Cole Johnson each had two hits, an RBI and a run scored for Kansas State (29-28). | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/28/sandlin-ks-10-oklahoma-beats-kansas-st-in-big-12-semis/ | 2022-05-28T23:33:21Z |
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture capital firm ROBUST has launched on the global stage, with an immediate focus on driving investment into disruptive and innovative companies with high growth potential.
The ROBUST team is San Francisco and New York-based, South East Asia-backed, but borderless in its pursuit to achieve capital gains and superior investment returns by making early-stage investments in independent thinkers and their revolutionary ideas. In effect, investing today in the global leaders of tomorrow from start to finish!
"We back independent thinkers who challenge the status quo and push limits of their industry with a singular determination to see their ideas through," commented Kanin Asvaplungprohm ('Asva'), Founder and General Partner of ROBUST.
ROBUST invests early (Pre-Seed to Series A) with the intent to follow through a company's lifecycle. While they invest globally, their team is focused on bridging the economic and technological gap, particularly between North America and Southeast Asia.
"We are committed to partnering for the long haul with a select number of exemplary founders who solve complex economic, logistical, scientific, and engineering problems because we want to be aligned with their vision," he affirmed.
"We're relentless investors; 'no' and 'failure' are not in our vocabulary. We exist to create tangible, sustainable and intrinsic values."
ROBUST derives its name from the resilience and unwavering commitment of innovators and companies that withstand challenges to bring their cutting-edge ideas to reality.
Backed by prominent investors in South East Asia and North America and with an excellent understanding of the geopolitical landscape, ROBUST has assembled a 'think tank' of seasoned operators, founders and strategic experts with a six-decade track record of robust regulatory hacking. It partners with a global network of operators, policy specialists, and locally-renowned experts in other markets.
Thai-born Asva is a visionary, serial entrepreneur who managed over $200M in Assets Under Management ("AUM"). Before founding ROBUST, he was a Principal at Dynafolio, a small-cap private equity firm focusing on turning around distressed companies.
He has spearheaded risk management for Marwin Technologies, a premier Aerospace, Meterological and Agricultural Tech solutions provider in Thailand. U.S-educated Asva also advises startups and growth-stage companies on the Southeast Asian regulatory landscape and tech ecosystem.
With an International background that straddles South East Asia and the U.S, he possesses the rare mix of traditional Asian sensibilities, Silicon Valley savvy and global vision.
Asva takes after his grandfather Pichit and father Prachaks, both prominent Thai businessmen, in work ethic and meticulous attention to detail thanks to a 60-year family background steeped in government contracting and infrastructure.
He added: "My family knows a thing or two about building things that last. I am applying our ethos to new frontier technologies on the global stage via ROBUST because we are built to last."
For more information, visit https://www.robust.vc
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In an unusual move for what’s been an unusual takeover bid for Twitter by the world’s richest man, Tesla CEO Elon Musk met virtually with the social platform’s employees Thursday, even though his $44 billion offer has not yet been completed.
“Trust is as trust does. I tend to be extremely literal in what I say…One does not (need) to read between the lines. One can simply read the lines,” Musk said in the meeting, according to a tweet from Nola Weinstein, Twitter’s global head of brand experiences and engagement.
Weinstein did not immediately respond to a message for further comment and she subsequently deleted all her tweets about the meeting. Twitter declined to comment.
Musk, according to multiplenews reports, also addressed possible layoffs at the company, saying that, right now, “costs exceed revenue. That’s not a great situation.”
He also touched on growth, saying he’d like to see Twitter reach a billion users — roughly four times its current user base ) and anonymity, where he earlier created a stir when he said he wants to “verify all humans” on the service. At the meeting, he clarified that this does not mean he wants to have everyone on Twitter use their real names, like on Facebook, since pseudonyms can allow people to express their political views freely, according to The New York Times.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal announced the all-hands meeting to employees in an email on Monday, saying they’d be able to submit questions in advance.
The meeting is a “clear step in the right direction towards the chances of a deal happening and a smart strategic move as Twitter employees have been left in the dark over the past few months and have many questions during this volatile period of uncertainty,” said Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives.
One of Musk’s key points at the meeting, which started a little after 9 a.m. Pacific time, was to make Twitter “so compelling that you can’t live without it,” Weinstein tweeted. Musk, who has more than 98 million followers on Twitter and its one of the platform’s most prolific users, also said that while some people “use their hair to express themselves, I use Twitter,” according to Weinstein.
Musk, according to multiple reports, also praised Chinese apps such as TikTok, which he said is good at keeping people engaged and not being “boring,” and WeChat, which he said could be a good model for what Twitter could be.
“Transforming Twitter into a WeChat-like super app would be a massive undertaking for Musk,” said Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence. “Changing consumer behavior is hard – something that Meta (then Facebook) quickly discovered during its own super app ambitions.”
While Musk, through Tesla. already has ties to China, Enberg noted that the “media landscape, perceptions of privacy, and shopping behaviors are markedly different in China than in the Western world, and Musk would not only have to overcome the hurdle of convincing consumers to change how they behave online, but also that Twitter is the place to do it.”
Musk reached a deal to acquire Twitter in April, but he has clashed with the company repeatedly since then over the number of bots, or fake accounts, that exist on the social media platform. Musk said he was putting the deal on hold on May 13, although it seems unlikely that he can do that on his own. Musk said he needed more data from the company about those bot accounts, despite the fact hat Twitter has reported its bot estimates — and its admission that they may be too low — to investors for years.
Twitter employees could have other reasons to be nervous about Musk’s impending takeover. The irascible billionaire has levied a barrage of criticism at the company, from its moderation and safety policies, which he terms a threat to “free speech,” to its anonymous user accounts, which he would like to eliminate, to its ban of former President Donald Trump, which he has pledged to reverse.
“If there are 2 sides to an issue it’s important to represent multiple opinions. Most issues in the world are complex,” Weinstein quoted Musk as saying.
Harry Kraemer, a former CEO Baxter International and professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, pointed out that the deal is “not a guarantee until it is done” and there are still plenty of steps left in the process before the purchase can be completed.
“In my experience it is very unusual and almost bizarre for someone who has not purchased the company to speak to current employees of the company he is looking to purchase,” Kraemer said.
Musk has also targeted Twitter’s work-from home policy, having once called for the company’s headquarters to be turned into a “homeless shelter” because, he said, so few employees actually worked there. The comment also served as a thinly veiled jab at San Francisco, which has a large homeless population. He said during Thursday’s meeting that he strongly favors working in person, according to Weinstein.
It’s not clear if this week’s meeting means that the two sides have come closer together on resolving their issues. Shares of Twitter have been trading well below the $54.20 per share that Musk has agreed to pay amid Wall Street doubts that the deal will be consummated. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/musk-aims-to-ease-concerns-in-address-to-twitter-workers/ | 2022-06-16T22:26:30Z |
An apparently studious alligator had to be relocated after it was found wandering around an elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina.
Concerned passersby called police after observing the alligator on Tuesday, according to Charleston's Animal Control Supervisor, Courtney Bayles. The 6-foot reptile was spotted walking in roadways and through residents' yards before making its way to the elementary school.
"Our concern always when we respond to an alligator call is what public safety threats are there?" Bayles told CNN. "We don't want any harm to come to the alligator, we don't want any harm to come to people."
Bayles noted that when possible, officers will guide alligators to the nearest pond. But in this case, there was no pond immediately nearby. So her team captured the reptile, loaded it onto their truck and took it a pond further up the road.
A video posted to the City of Charleston Police Department's Facebook shows Bayles and another officer jumping onto the alligator's back and taping its mouth shut. Bayles told CNN that these captures require careful maneuvering to make sure no one is injured.
Officers responding to alligator calls need to "watch out for the teeth and the tail -- the tail sometimes causes more injuries because we forget about the teeth, but the tail is super powerful," she explained.
Early spring and summer is prime time for alligator encounters, according to Bayles. That's because this is the animals' mating season, so "males go looking for females, moving to different ponds."
"They get confused," she said. "We've built up neighborhoods all around their environment, their habitat."
During this time of the year, their department receives as many as one alligator-related call a day, said Bayles. They prioritize moving the alligators to secluded areas "so they can peacefully live with as little harassment and interaction with people as possible."
Commenting on the attention the video of her team capturing the gator has received, Bayles told CNN that she has "loved the opportunity to talk to people and bring awareness to the fact that we have to coexist with these guys."
"We have to share the earth," she said. "I've loved the opportunity to educate."
The department also lauded the staff's response to the misguided gator.
"Not your everyday arrest!" wrote the department on Facebook. "Our team showed no fear and got the job done! You never know what you'll encounter as an Officer!"
Alligators make their homes across South Carolina's coastal marshlands, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It is against the law to feed or harass alligators in the state.
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Company reiterates support of proposals for the authorization to increase number of shares available for issuance by the Company and authorization for the Board to effect a reverse stock split at their discretion
HOUSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) ("CNS" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers in the brain and central nervous system, today urged shareholders to vote in favor of the proposals outlined in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement (the "Proxy") for the upcoming Annual Shareholder Meeting to be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
The proposals outlined in the Proxy include the authorization to increase the number of shares available for issuance by the Company and the authorization for the Board of Directors to effect a reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock, at a split ratio of between 1-for-2 and 1-for-30 at their discretion.
"While we remain whole-heartedly dedicated to the advancement of our potentially pivotal global trial of Berubicin, we must also focus on our continued strategic fiduciary obligations to all stakeholders. After careful thought and consideration by both the management team and the board of directors, we strongly believe having these tools available at our discretion will enable us to effectively finance the Company and thereby drive the ongoing clinical development forward. To be clear, if approved, these tools will only be used if needed. It is necessary, however, as a cash-burning, development-stage company, to have the ability to issue stock on the market to raise capital and to have the best market for our shareholders to use when they wish to trade our stock. I, along with the rest of the CNS Pharmaceuticals team, urge shareholders to thoughtfully consider this opportunity to further equip the board of directors with available tools that, if needed, can be used to both maintain our NASDAQ listing by satisfying the minimum bid price requirement and enhance the long-term growth prospects of the Company by broadening our financing alternatives," commented John Climaco, CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals. "In this turbulent and unpredictable market, we are dedicated to addressing the existential financial threats to the Company that currently exist. These tools will put the Company in the best position to manage challenging market conditions and to act, as always, in the best interest of all shareholders."
Shareholders are urged to carefully review the Proxy and accompanying materials as they contain important information regarding the Share Consolidation and its consequences to shareholders. A copy of the Proxy is available in the Investors section of the Company's website and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. VOTE TODAY!
A proxy form or voting instruction form accompanied the Meeting materials you received by mail. Instructions on how to vote, which vary depending on whether you are a registered or beneficial shareholder of the Company, are provided in the Circular and the proxy form or voting instruction form.
About CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CNS Pharmaceuticals a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of anti-cancer drug candidates for the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system. The Company's lead drug candidate, Berubicin, is a novel anthracycline and the first anthracycline to appear to cross the blood-brain barrier. Berubicin is currently in development for the treatment of a number of serious brain and CNS oncology indications including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer.
Additionally, the Company is advancing the development of its WP1244 drug technology portfolio, which utilizes anthracycline and distamycin-based scaffolds to create small molecule agents and is believed to be 500x more potent than daunorubicin in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. Preclinical studies of WP1244 demonstrated high uptake in the brain with antitumor activity. CNS Pharmaceuticals is evaluating the use of the WP1244 portfolio in the treatment of brain cancers, pancreatic, ovarian, and lymphomas.
For more information, please visit www.CNSPharma.com, and connect with the Company on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the timing of opening new sites in Europe. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although CNS believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. CNS has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in CNS's most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in its Form 10-Q filings and in its other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. CNS undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court on Friday acquitted two reporters for the U.S.-based Bloomberg news agency who were accused of trying to undermine Turkey’s economic stability with a story on Turkey’s currency crisis in 2018.
Istanbul-based reporters Kerim Karakaya and Fercan Yalinkilic had faced up to five years in prison over the article they wrote in August 2018.
Some 30 other defendants – including prominent economist Mustafa Sonmez and journalist Sedef Kabas- who were also on trial over their social media comments on Turkey’s economy and banks – were also acquitted.
All defendants, who were charged following a complaint by Turkey’s banking watchdog, had denied the accusations.
Their case was seen as being part of a government crackdown on journalists and media outlets critical of the government. As many as 26 journalists and other media workers are currently in jail, according to Turkey’s Journalists’ Union.
Turkey’s currency hit record lows in the summer of 2018, amid worsening relations with the United States following the arrest of an American pastor.
Turkey’s economy is currently in the throes of another crisis, with inflation sitting at 61% and the lira falling 44% in value against the dollar in 2021. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/turkey-acquits-bloomberg-journalists-over-report-on-economy/ | 2022-04-30T00:38:36Z |
What do you need to make baby food at home?
Feeding your baby solid foods is a milestone filled with both excitement and apprehension. It’s common for your head to be flooded with questions, including whether you should make your own baby food at home.
When you’re juggling work, keeping the house clean or doing one of the many other tasks parents are responsible for, preparing homemade baby food might seem too time-consuming. However, the process can be simple, especially when you’re prepared. So, if you’re looking for an alternative to store-bought baby food, here are 12 must-have tools for making baby food at home.
How to make baby food
Regardless of the recipe, making baby food consists of a few simple steps. However, the methods and tools used will vary depending on preference.
- Choose the fruits or vegetables. When you’re first starting to feed your baby solids, stick to a single fruit or vegetable at one time, and only feed them that food item for one week. If your baby has an adverse reaction, you’ll know exactly what food item caused it when using this method. Once they’ve been introduced to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, you can combine several items in one puree.
- Soften the food. For the first few months, it’s essential to steam or boil all fruits and vegetables, even if they’re already soft. Steaming and boiling will break down the fibers and sugars and make them easier to digest. After a month or two, you can discontinue cooking fruits and only have to steam or boil vegetables that need to be softened.
- Blend or puree to your desired consistency. The younger the baby, the smoother their food will need to be. You can add breast milk, formula or water to thin out the food.
Methods for preparing baby food
All-in-one baby food maker
An all-in-one baby food maker is ideal if you’re looking for a hands-off experience. Depending on the model and brand, some food-making systems will steam, chop and blend with just the touch of a button. You can also find some that defrost frozen food servings, reheat refrigerated baby food and sterilize bottles.
Steam or boil
Steaming and boiling are two of the most common methods for softening vegetables. While boiling is the most convenient and doesn’t require additional tools, it leads to more significant nutrient loss. However, you can use boiled water when thinning out purees to capture some of the nutrients. Steaming is the best way to keep in all the nutrients. Plus, a dedicated steamer pot can make the process straightforward.
Blender or masher
Most kitchen blenders are powerful enough to puree fruits and vegetables. If you use a pot to steam or boil the food, you can also opt for a hand blender for easy cleanup. However, if you don’t have any of those tools and don’t mind a little manual labor, you can also use a potato masher or baby food masher. However, a manual masher is better suited for older babies who don’t need a thin puree.
Tips for making baby food
- Babies are much more susceptible to foodborne illnesses, so be sure to thoroughly wash fruits, vegetables, tools and the preparation area.
- Don’t forget about frozen fruits and vegetables. In some instances, frozen fruits and vegetables may be more nutritious than fresh food.
- Instead of making a single serving of baby food every day, try to make a few large batches and freeze them.
- Freeze baby food in baby food storage containers, which make it simple to grab a single serving when your little one is ready to eat.
Must-have tools for making baby food at home
Best baby food-making systems
Beaba Babycook Solo 4-in-1 Baby Food Maker
This all-in-one baby food maker steams, sterilizes, chops, blends, defrosts and reheats, creating the most effortless homemade baby food experience. As a bonus, the steam basket is elevated to allow for true steam cooking that retains the maximum amount of nutrients and flavor from fruits and vegetables. Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
NutriBullet Baby Complete Food-Making System
Included in this food-making system is a blending base, batch bowl with a lid, short cup with handles and lid, six storage cups with lids and a silicone freezer tray with a lid. Also, all of the bowls and cups are made from durable plastic that’s BPA-free and non-toxic. Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Buy Buy Baby
Best products for steaming baby food
NutriBullet Baby Bullet Turbo Food Steamer
In addition to steaming fruits and vegetables, this turbo steamer defrosts frozen baby food, cooks hard-boiled eggs and sterilizes pacifiers, bottles and toys. It’s also straightforward to use with a few intuitive settings and a built-in indicator. Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Oster 3-quart Stainless Steel Steamer
This steaming set includes a stainless steel base and a 3-quart steaming basket. In addition to softening vegetables for baby food, you can also use it to steam salmon, boil pasta or as a Dutch oven. Sold by Amazon
Hamilton Beach 5.5-quart Digital Food Steamer
If you don’t have time to watch over the steamer pot constantly, this digital food steamer automates the process, so you can spend time with your baby or get ready for the day. It has two steaming bowls, which means you can make two things at once or one large batch. Sold by Amazon
Best products for blending baby food
Ninja Professional Compact Smoothie and Food Processing Blender
If you don’t want to get a product that only makes baby food, you can also use a high-powered blender. This Ninja blender includes a 72-ounce capacity pitcher for large batches and two 16-ounce cups for smaller servings. Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender
After steaming or boiling vegetables, use this hand blender to puree right in the pan or the included 3-cup capacity blending jar. Plus, with an included pan guard, you don’t have to worry about scratching your cookware. Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Making baby food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, as proven by this food masher, which is ideal for creating thicker purees. Everything conveniently fits inside the bowl and lid, so you can take it wherever you go. Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Best products for storing baby food
Baby Brezza Reusable Baby Food Storage Pouches
When you’re on the go, these food storage pouches are ideal for ensuring your baby stays fed all day. They’re dishwasher-safe, freezer-safe and BPA-free. It also comes with a filling funnel that holds the pouch open for no-mess filling. Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
WeeSprout Glass Baby Food Storage Jars
These glass jars come in a 4- or 8-ounce size option with measurement markings, and they are BPA-free, phthalate-free and PVC-free. Plus, they’re safe to use in the freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Sold by Amazon
Nuk Baby Food Flexible Freezer Tray and Lid Set
Whether you have leftover baby food or made a large batch for later use, this baby food tray will keep purees fresh in the freezer. It holds nine 1-ounce servings and is flexible enough to pop out a single cube. Sold by Amazon
Oxo Tot Baby Blocks Freezer Storage Containers 2 ounces
This set includes a tray and six 2-ounce plastic storage containers that are airtight, watertight and leakproof, so they will be safe in a diaper bag. They’re also microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe and freezer-safe. Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
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Artist to do renderings of draftees on stage at NFL draft
By BARRY WILNER
AP Pro Football Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When some of the first-round picks at Thursday night’s NFL draft are on stage with Commissioner Roger Goodell, they won’t be alone. Just look for the guy painting portraits — with both hands, no less — of the players. Rob Prior, an acclaimed experiential artist from Los Angeles, will be customizing the portraits that later will be auctioned off by the NFL Foundation, with proceeds to benefit the organization’s work in social justice, youth health and wellness initiatives. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/27/artist-to-do-renderings-of-draftees-on-stage-at-nfl-draft/ | 2022-04-28T03:47:33Z |
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its HUD Production team in Chicago with the addition of Brett Murphy. Mr. Murphy will be responsible for growing the FHA seniors housing business utilizing the power of Walker & Dunlop's platform across HUD, GSE, bridge, and investment sales.
"We are pleased to welcome Brett to the team at Walker & Dunlop," said Dana Wade, Chief Production Officer of the FHA Finance team. "His skills and expertise will translate well into his new role, and I believe he will play an important part in our continued growth and ability to maintain the leadership positions that we've earned with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD."
Before joining Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Murphy was a director at Lancaster Pollard, a Lument legacy firm, where he was responsible for originating and leading seniors housing and healthcare transactions, including tax-exempt bond offerings, proprietary lending, HUD/FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and USDA financing programs. Prior to joining Lument in 2013, Mr. Murphy worked at Banco Santander. He also held positions at Wells Fargo and State Street Bank & Trust.
Mr. Murphy earned his bachelor's in finance from Bentley University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame with a dual focus in corporate finance and investments. He also holds registered licenses FINRA Series 79, 52, and 63.
Walker & Dunlop was recently ranked the #3 HUD lender based on both MAP (Multifamily Accelerated Processing) and LEAN volume for the 2021. In 2021 alone, the firm originated nearly $737 million of seniors housing, skilled nursing, and healthcare transactions through various capital sources. To learn more about our capabilities and financing options, visit our website.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) between June 29, 2021 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 26, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased LMP securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LMP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6635 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 26, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) LMP engaged in the improper identification and elimination of intercompany transactions; (2) LMP used incorrect estimates for chargeback reserves for finance and insurance products; (3) LMP had misclassified certain items in its financial statements which impacting balance sheet and income statement financial statement captions; (4) there were material weaknesses in LMP's internal control over financial reporting; (5) as a result of the foregoing, LMP overstated its revenue; (6) as a result of the foregoing, LMP would restate certain of its previously issued financial statements and results; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about LMP'S business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the LMP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6635 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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WALNUT, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZERO BREEZE, the inventor of the first real portable air conditioner, is leading a trend by offering the cooling experience to outdoor lovers. As the latest portable air conditioner of the company, ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 is sold to thousands of users in over 40 countries and regions. The company recently upgraded its product solutions, and is going to launch its 1st Fans Day in July.
With a better understanding of its consumers through its Direct-to-Customer strategy, ZERO BREEZE commits to improve its user experiences and product solutions. From this May, customers can order customized adapters from its fans community or official website, which enables more users with different power systems to adapt the products.
"Our mission is to offer innovative solutions that suit the needs of passionate campers, RVers, boat owners, and outdoor lovers, bringing them an extra mile closer to adventure," said Max Ma, the founder of ZERO BREEZE, "with a strategic focus on R&D and supply chain capabilities, we are committed to easing outdoor living with innovations. Thanks to the latest technology adopted by ZERO BREEZE Mark 2, users are able to enjoy outdoor activities as long as they wish."
No More Sweating at Camping Nights
Portability is at the heart of product design. ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 only weighs 16.5 pounds and features 1/3 size of traditional air conditioners. Its micro twin-cylinder compressor is as small as a cola can, reaching the perfect balance of lightness and performance. ZERO BREEZE, as the industry-first to adopt the compressor, also brings a unique air duct system to the small-sized unit.
Powered by a 24V battery, ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 is available for up to 5 hours of normal use. The solar panels and in-car plugs also give users more flexibility under off-grid conditions.
Introducing the "spot cooling" concept to the outdoor living industry, ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 is designed to cool down the temperature only around users. This technology provides a comfortable environment for a limited area with less power consumption.
Performance Beyond the Value
Summer has arrived. Imagine being in a tent, in a recreational vehicle, or on a sailboat under the temperature of 100 °F with high humidity, the ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 will blow cold air up to 30 °F lower than the ambient temperature. Enjoy a cool and refreshing outdoor summer in 10 minutes.
ZERO BREEZE Mark 2 is available for purchase at $999 on their website.
About ZERO BREEZE
ZERO BREEZE, established in 2016, is a tech-driven outdoor living brand. Since the launch of the first portable air conditioner ZERO BREEZE Mark 1 in 2016, ZERO BREEZE has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of innovative technology and user experience. With its footprint in more than 40 countries and regions, ZERO BREEZE is dedicated to creating an easy-to-use and unmatched experience for outdoor lovers around the world.
For more information, please visit ZERO BREEZE official site: www.zerobreeze.com.
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Goodbye NYC; Estimates show big city losses, Sunbelt gains
By MIKE SCHNEIDER
Associated Press
Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. She knew every corner of Manhattan and had worked hard to build a community of friends. Living in a small apartment, she found her attitude shifting early in the pandemic. After her brother accepted a job in Seattle in the summer of 2020, she decided to move there too.
“It was fine until it wasn’t,” said Im, 36. “The pandemic really changed my mindset about how I wanted to live or how I needed to live.”
Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. Between July 2020 and July 2021, New York lost more than 305,000 people, while Chicago and Los Angeles contracted by 45,000 residents and 40,000 people, respectively.
Although San Francisco’s not among the 10 largest cities, almost 55,000 residents left that city, or 6.3% of its 2020 population, the highest percentage of any U.S. city.
Among the 10 largest U.S. cities, only San Antonio and Phoenix gained new residents, but they added only about 13,000 people each, or less than 1% of their populations, according to 2021 vintage population estimates.
Justin Jordan’s move to Phoenix a year ago was motivated by a job offer paying him more money than the one in Moundsville, West Virginia, where he had been living. He has had to adjust to 110 degree Fahrenheit (43.3 degree Celsius) temperatures and unwieldly traffic.
“I love the weather, the atmosphere, and all the stuff to do,” said Jordan, 33, a senior operations manager for a business services firm.
Austin and Fort Worth in Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Columbus, Ohio also registered modest population gains.
In March, the Census Bureau released estimates for metro areas and counties showing changes from mid-2020 to mid-2021. The estimates released Thursday offer a more granular perspective. For instance, the March data showed metro Dallas had the largest population gain of any metro area in the U.S., adding more than 97,000 residents, but Thursday’s estimates show the city of Dallas lost almost 15,000 residents. The growth occurred in Dallas suburbs like Frisco, McKinney and Plano.
Reasons for population changes vary from city to city, driven by housing costs, jobs, births and deaths. The pandemic and the lockdown that followed in spring 2020 made living in a crowded city less appealing for a time, and those who could leave — workers who could do their jobs remotely, for example — sometimes did.
Brooking Institution demographer William Frey said he believes the population declines in most of the largest U.S. cities from 2020 to 2021 are “short-lived and pandemic-related.”
When it came to growth rates, as opposed to raw numbers, the fastest-growing cities with populations of at least 50,000 residents were in the suburbs of booming Sunbelt metro areas. They included Georgetown and Leander outside Austin; the town of Queen Creek and the cities of Buckeye, Casa Grande and Maricopa, outside Phoenix; the city of New Braunfels, outside San Antonio; and Fort Myers, Florida. They had growth rates of between 6.1% and 10.5%.
As metro Austin has grown by leaps and bounds, so has Georgetown, located more than 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of the Texas capital, said Keith Hutchinson, the city’s communications manager. The city grew by 10.5%, the most in the nation last year, and now has 75,000 residents.
“It’s not really a surprise,” Hutchinson said. “People are moving here for jobs.”
The estimates also showed population declines of 3% to 3.5% in New Jersey cities outside New York, such as Union City, Hoboken and Bayonne. Similar declines occurred outside San Francisco in Daly City, Redwood City and San Mateo, as well as Cupertino in Silicon Valley.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, which was devastated by Hurricane Laura in 2020, lost almost 5% of its residents, the second-highest rate in the U.S. behind San Francisco.
Though the Category 4 storm was the driver there, elsewhere, the pandemic created opportunities to move. Andrew Mazur, 31, had been wanting for some time to leave Philadelphia for South Florida where he grew up, and the chance to work remotely in his job at a large professional services firm arrived in November 2020. He joined almost 25,000 residents who left Philadelphia between 2020 and 2021.
Although he now needs a car to get around, Mazur loves golfing every weekend and going to the beach. He recently moved out of his parents’ home, getting his own apartment in Fort Lauderdale. He made the move official three weeks ago by obtaining a Florida driver’s license.
“I’m not going back. It has been great,” Mazur said. “Philly, New York, Chicago — tons of people from there are moving down here.”
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Asian shares fall in thin trading after rout on Wall Street
By YURI KAGEYAMA
AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Monday following a sell-off last week on Wall Street as investors fretted over the impact on regional economies from inflation, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 lockdowns in China.
Benchmarks declined in Japan, South Korea and Australia. Trading was closed for holidays in China and other regional markets.
A report showing pandemic lockdowns have hurt factory activity in China, a main regional driver of growth, was a fresh source of concern.
The monthly purchasing managers’ index, released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, fell to 47.4 in April, down from 49.5 in March on a 100-point scale. Numbers below 50 show activity contracting.
The COVID-19 outbreaks have impacted China’s factory activities and market demand, said the bureau’s statistician Zhao Qinghe.
Some enterprises have reduced or stopped production, with disruptions in logistics as well as the supply or raw materials and components.
Residents of Shanghai, China’s most populous city, spent most of April under lockdown. The capital, Beijing, is mass-testing millions of residents.
In Japan, the Golden Week holidays are allowing people to take a vacation, even in the “workaholic” culture at companies. But the crowds gathering in resorts are adding to concerns coronavirus cases might pick up again, leading to a resumption of restrictions on restaurant opening hours and other business activities.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 declined 0.1% in afternoon trading to 26,814.78. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.2% to 7,347.00. South Korea’s Kospi shed 0.4% to 2,685.28. Trading was closed in China for Labor Day, a national holiday.
In Ukraine, an evacuation started of civilians from a steel plant in Mariupol under frequent bombardment by Russian forces. Many past evacuation attempts failed.
On Wall Street on Friday, steep losses for technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 down 3.6% to 4,131.93, while the Nasdaq fell 4% to 12,334.64, finishing April down 13.3% in its biggest monthly loss since 2008.
The Dow dropped 2.8% to 32,977.21 and smaller company stocks also had a rough day. The Russell 2000 slid 2.8%, to 1,864.10.
Investors have been reviewing financial results from big tech companies, industrial firms and retailers and some disappointing results or outlooks from Apple, Google’s parent company and Amazon helped fuel the selling last week.
Retail giant Amazon posted its first loss since 2015, with the decline knocking more than $200 billion off its market value.
The Nasdaq composite, heavily weighted with technology stocks, has lost 21.2% this year.
Traders are watching for next steps by the U.S. Federal Reserve to battle inflation. The Fed is expected to announce another round of rate hikes this week. That means higher borrowing costs at a time when inflation worries are high on the minds of investors and consumers alike.
Prices for everything from food to gas have been rising as the economy recovers from the pandemic and there has been a big disconnect between higher demand and lagging supplies. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only added to inflation worries.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude lost 99 cents to $103.70 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It shed 67 cents to $104.69 per barrel on Friday.
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 97 cents to $106.17 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar edged up to 130.36 Japanese yen from 129.83 yen. The euro cost $1.0522, inching down from $1.0546.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the largest retina specialty organization in the world joins Safe Eyes America in strong opposition to AB 2236, legislation now under consideration in the California Senate.
AB 2236 dangerously reduces the medical education, clinical, and surgical training requirements to become licensed in California to perform eye surgery. If AB 2236 were to be enacted, an individual would no longer be required to complete medical school and the required surgical training to become licensed to perform eye surgery. ASRS and Safe Eyes America point out that such a large reduction in surgical licensing requirements is detrimental to patient surgical outcomes and safety.
Retina specialists are ophthalmologists (physicians who complete 4 years of medical school followed by 4 years of training in eye diseases and surgery) with an additional 2 years specializing in treatment of the retina (the delicate structure in the deepest part of the eye that converts light into nerve signals necessary for vision). As a part of their training, all retina specialists are trained to perform all of the surgical procedures included in AB 2236. That knowledge of eye surgery, its risks, what it involves, and the consequences to the patient are the basis of the ASRS position opposing AB 2236
Kurt Heitman, MD, Safe Eyes America Board member says: "Every surgical procedure performed on the eye or eyelids requires education, training and experience to make the correct diagnosis, to make a decision on the best treatment be it surgery or not, and to develop the ability to perform the procedure. These are skills developed over years and shortcuts are just not safe for patients. A mistake anywhere along the path to surgery could have vision or even life-threatening consequences for the patient."
Any day now, the California Senate will vote on AB 2236. Jeanette Moffa, a concerned patient and Safe Eyes America Board member said, "We're proud to have ASRS, America's retina specialists, join us in educating patients about the dangerous changes to the law present in AB 2236. Lowering the licensing requirements to allow non-medical physicians (optometrists) to perform surgery is not safe. Californians need to know this."
The California state Senate could take final action on AB 2236 any day now. It simply isn't safe. Please contact your California state Senator NOW and urge them to Vote NO on AB 2236. To find your state Senator click on the following link: (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/). The California legislature adjourns for the year on August 31.
Safe Eyes America is a 501(c) 4 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the delivery of the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to the American public. SafeEyesAmerica.org.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking six weeks away, National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) today announced its first slate of speakers for the 2022 NCEW Policy Makers Symposium. The 6th annual NCEW, September 26-30, will be celebrated in Washington, D.C. and online everywhere with the NCEW Policy Makers Symposium, which brings together elected officials from both sides of the aisle, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors, and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy.
Speakers at the virtual three-day NCEW Policy Makers Symposium, September 27-29 will include:
- U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)
- U.S. Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah)
- U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.)
- U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.)
- U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.)
- Heather Zichal – CEO, American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Alex Herrgott – President and CEO, The Permitting Institute
- Joy Ditto – President and CEO, American Public Power Association (APPA)
- Eric Dresselhuys – CEO, ESS Inc
- Anne Bradbury – CEO, American Exploration and Production Council (AEPC)
- BJ Johnson – Co-Founder and CEO, ClearFlame Engine Technologies
- John Di Stasio – President, Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
- Catrina Rorke – Senior Vice President of Policy and Research, Climate Leadership Council
- Natalie Jackson – Senior Vice President of Capital Markets and Portfolio Finance, Clearway Energy Group
- Brandon Arnold – EVP, National Taxpayers Union
- Susan Nickey – EVP and Chief Client Officer, Hannon Armstrong
- Serge Abergel – COO, Hydro-Québec
- Jordan Stone – Assistant Vice President, Association of American Railroads
- Christine Cadigan – Senior Director, Family Forest Carbon Program, American Forest Foundation
- Diana Movius – Senior Director, Climate Advisors
- Pasha Majdi – Senior Director, Conservation International
- Lesley Jantarasami – Managing Director, Energy and Climate, Bipartisan Policy Center
- Lauren Sher – Director of Sustainability and Environmental Policy, NextEra Energy, Inc.
- David Paolella – Manager, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy
- Abigail Regitsky – Manager, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, Breakthrough Energy
- Alex Fitzsimmons – Senior Program Director, ClearPath
- George David Banks – Senior Fellow, CRES Forum
- Phil Rossetti – Resident Scholar, R Street Institute, and many more to come!
"We are honored to welcome these clean energy experts to share their expertise during National Clean Energy Week," said Heather Reams, NCEW Chair and President of CRES Forum. "The sixth annual celebration of NCEW is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, and this list of impressive speakers is a testament to that. These speakers will inspire fruitful, bipartisan discussions throughout the Policy Makers Symposium—helping us learn more about how we can pave the way for an emissions-free future and address America's environmental, economic, and national security needs in the process."
NCEW programming includes both in-person events in Washington, D.C., and the free, virtual Policy Makers Symposium, September 27-29. Panels include:
- Cutting Red Tape: Removing Obstacles to Clean Energy and Emissions Reductions
- Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security
- Show Me the Money: Tax and Finance Issues Facing the Energy Industry
- Innovation and Reducing Industrial Emissions
- The American Advantage: Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions
To learn more about the Symposium, including speakers, panels, and registration, click here.
More information on NCEW sponsorship opportunities, events, and examples of how businesses and communities can show their support can be found on the NCEW website: https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org/.
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment. Follow NCEW on Twitter (@NCEWConf) and Facebook (NationalCleanEnergyWeek) for event updates. www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omics Data Automation (ODA), a leading provider of technology for healthcare data management and analysis, announced today the opening of its newest office in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in response to growing global demand for its software and services.
India is a priority market for ODA as well as a source of key commercial and development partnerships for the company. The new office will be the company's second formal location and will enable ODA to scale its market leading Framework technology globally accelerating the launch of its solutions for federated learning and causal inference.
"The Bangalore Office is ODA's first service point outside the US and represents the strategic expansion of our brand in India and around the world. ODA recognizes the massive opportunities arising from rapidly expanding economic development in India. We will rely on the Bangalore office to accelerate our contributions to the region and offer professional services support to local partners. Together with our employees working remotely across the globe as well as those in our Beaverton, OR office, the new facility will enable us to accelerate product development and deliver services throughout the region," said Noah Nasser, ODA Chief Executive Officer.
"The Bangalore region represents one of the most important sources for engineering talent in India and throughout the world. This office will allow ODA to scale quickly, bringing new platforms and services to market. As the largest city in the region, Bangalore enjoys significant geographical and demographic advantages. By the end of 2022, we anticipate substantial team growth creating additional technical and commercial opportunities for our businesses," said ODA Founder Ganapati Srinivasa, who will help lead this initiative.
Founded in 2016 by Ganapati Srinivasa, Chris Corless MD, PhD and Kemal Sonmez, PhD, Omics Data Automation (ODA) is dedicated to the belief that there is tremendous, latent power in multimodal healthcare data. Developer of the ODA Framework platform for harnessing healthcare data at scale, ODA's technology breaks data silos and integrates patient clinical histories, genomic data, and imaging, with unlimited types of research and clinical data enabling better clinical care and empowering discovery. Scaling across dimensions of storage, compute, interface and collaboration, the ODA ecosystem supports precision medicine at all levels. Learn more at www.omicsautomation.com
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US to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday said the government will plant more than one billion trees across millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands in the U.S. West, as officials struggle to counter the increasing toll on the nation’s forests from wildfires, insects and other manifestations of climate change.
Destructive fires in recent years that burned too hot for forests to regrow naturally have far outpaced the government’s capacity to plant new trees. That has created a backlog of 4.1 million acres (1.7 million hectares) in need of replanting, officials said.
The U.S. Agriculture Department said it will have to quadruple the number of tree seedlings produced by nurseries to get through the backlog and meet future needs. That comes after Congress last year passed bipartisan legislation directing the Forest Service to plant 1.2 billion trees over the next decade and after President Joe Biden in April ordered the agency to make the nation’s forests more resilient as the globe gets hotter.
Much of the administration’s broader agenda to tackle climate change remains stalled amid disagreement in Congress, where Democrats hold a razor-thin majority. That has left officials to pursue a more piecemeal approach with incremental measures such as Monday’s announcement, while the administration considers whether to declare a climate emergency that could open the door to more aggressive executive branch actions.
To erase the backlog of decimated forest acreage, the Forest Service plans over the next couple years to scale up work from about 60,000 acres (24,000 hectares) replanted last year to about 400,000 acres (162,000 hectares) annually, officials said. Most of the work will be in western states where wildfires now occur year round and the need is most pressing, said David Lytle, the agency’s director of forest management.
Blazes have charred 5.6 million acres so far in the U.S. this year, putting 2022 on track to match or exceed the record-setting 2015 fire season, when 10.1 million acres (4.1 million hectares) burned.
Many forests regenerate naturally after fires, but if the blazes get too intense they can leave behind barren landscapes that linger for decades before trees come back.
“Our forests, rural communities, agriculture and economy are connected across a shared landscape and their existence is at stake,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement announcing the reforestation plan. “Only through bold, climate-smart actions ... can we ensure their future.”
The Forest Service this year is spending more than $100 million on reforestation work. Spending is expected to further increase in coming years, to as much as $260 million annually, under the sweeping federal infrastructure bill approved last year, agency officials said.
Some timber industry supporters were critical of last year’s reforesting legislation as insufficient to turn the tide on the scale of the wildfire problem. They want more aggressive logging to thin stands that have become overgrown from years of suppressing fires.
To prevent replanted areas from becoming similarly overgrown, practices are changing so reforested stands are less dense with trees and therefore less fire prone, said Joe Fargione, science director for North America at the Nature Conservancy.
But challenges to the Forest Service’s goal remain, from finding enough seeds to hiring enough workers to plant them, Fargione said.
Many seedlings will die before reaching maturity due to drought and insects, both of which can be exacerbated by climate change.
“You’ve got to be smart about where you plant,” Fargione said. “There are some places that the climate has already changed enough that it makes the probability of successfully reestablishing trees pretty low.”
Living trees are a major “sink” for carbon dioxide that’s driving climate change when it enters the atmosphere, Fargione said. That means replacing those that die is important to keep climate change from getting even worse.
Congress in 1980 created a reforestation trust that had previously capped funding — which came from tariffs on timber products — at $30 million annually. That was enough money when the most significant need for reforestation came from logging, but became insufficient as the number of large, high intensity fires increased, officials said.
Insects, disease and timber harvests also contribute to the amount of land that needs reforestation work, but the vast majority comes from fires. In the past five years alone more than 5 million acres were severely burned.
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(NEXSTAR) — Favorite Day’s Lavender Shortbread Cookies, which are sold at Target stores nationwide, are being recalled by owner J&M Foods because some product may contain the wrong cookies — and undisclosed allergens.
J&M Foods is recalling Favorite Day 7 ounce Lavender Shortbread packages with UPC code 0-85239-28609-8 and lot code BB 18-Apr-2023. The company says about 1,464 units may contain chocolate chip cookies instead of shortbread cookies. Because of this, potential allergens like soy and eggs are not listed on the packaging.
Target is aware of the issue and has removed the product from stock both in-store and online, J&M Foods says. This particular product is the only Favorite Day item affected.
The company says there haven’t been any allergic reactions reported. If you have any questions, you can call J&M Foods at (800) 264-2278 for a refund.
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Married deputies hit by car driven by another off-duty deputy
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A married couple, both Tennessee deputies, were off-duty when they were struck and injured by a pickup truck driven by an off-duty deputy from another county.
David Lucas Shoffner and Constance Nicole Shoffner, both deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, were involved in a crash Aug. 1 with a Campbell County deputy, according to ACSO officials.
The Shoffners were fixing a chain on their motorbike while off-duty when Campbell County Deputy Raymund C. Surber, also off-duty, hit them both, as well as the bike, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol obtained by WVLT News.
Nicole Shoffner suffered “a small fracture in her hip and a lot of road rash,” according to a GoFundMe set up by a family friend. Due to her injuries, she can’t walk without assistance or stand without pain.
Lucas Shoffner is credited with saving his wife’s life by “shoving her to the side.” He took most of the vehicle strike and was rendered unconscious, according to the GoFundMe.
He was hospitalized in the trauma intensive care unit and diagnosed with “a brain bleed, a fractured skull, multiple facial fractures and... a blood clot in his main artery in his neck.” Doctors intubated him and put in a central line, as well as a “bolt” in his skull to help relieve intracranial pressure.
“Our guy is still fighting, and we are fighting alongside him! Please keep the support and the prayers coming,” said a post on the GoFundMe page.
The Shoffners were both members of the U.S. Army, according to the GoFundMe.
Surber was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and was not wearing his seat belt. He was not injured in the crash.
Officials with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one of their deputies was involved.
“Please join us in praying for everyone involved and for the full recovery of those who were injured,” the sheriff’s office said.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Humanigen, Inc. ("Humanigen") (NASDAQ: HGEN) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 28, 2021 and July 12, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Humanigen, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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‘The Staircase’ adds dramatic new levels to Michael Peterson’s murder trial
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN
There are many levels to “The Staircase,” a drama as much about the making of the docuseries chronicling Michael Peterson’s murder trial as the salacious case itself. While the episodes occasionally grind too slowly, Colin Firth’s riveting work as the hard-to-read suspect elevates this HBO Max limited series several steps above standard true-crime fare.
The patriarch of a sprawling blended North Carolina family, Peterson wound up being tried and convicted for the death of his wife Kathleen (Toni Collette), who was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the couple’s mansion after her husband’s frantic 911 call.
Suspicion quickly turned to Peterson, a novelist, though the questions of motive unleashed an entirely separate dimension to the proceedings, which attracted the attention of a French documentary crew eager to provide a window in the US justice system.
This series thus operates on multiple tracks, covering the case against Peterson and its impact on his family, flashing back to provide glimpses of the Petersons’ life together, shifting to portray the documentarians wrestling with their own feelings about how to present it all, and finally jumping ahead to the strange aftermath of Peterson’s story, which in a sense connects them all. (Netflix, notably, revisited the original 2004 series in 2018, revealing the toll of the intervening years on “The Staircase’s” protagonist.)
Created by Antonio Campos, the series benefits from the casting across the board, including Michael Stuhlbarg as Peterson’s attorney and Juliette Binoche as the editor of the docuseries, who began corresponding with Peterson during the making of the project.
This take on “The Staircase” thus becomes as much about the media filter through which the case was seen as the actual events, at times painstakingly replicating the grainy look of the original with actors standing in for the characters. The result is a production that constantly seems to be reassessing what we know, versus what we might think or assume, about what transpired.
Give much of the credit to Firth for conveying Peterson’s complexity, hinging on whether he shared his attraction to men with his wife, or if that part of him remained secret and could have been connected to her death. There’s also the issue of how prosecutors leveraged that information, recognizing how it might play to a jury in 2003.
Normally, a project that felt this inherently messy would be a bit frustrating. With “The Staircase,” though, there’s method to the madness, as it seeks to capture the story with all its intricacies, and the sometimes elusive pursuit of putting the truth in true crime.
“The Staircase” premieres May 5 on HBO Max, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Former police officer accused of raping woman while on duty, investigators say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) - A former police officer in Oklahoma has been arrested and charged with first-degree rape.
The Tulsa Police Department reports officer Deangelo Reyes has resigned from his position and was taken into custody after admitting to having sexual contact with a woman while he was on duty.
Detectives in the department’s Special Victims Unit said the incident occurred on April 17 when Reyes made inappropriate contact with a woman he met on duty at her hotel.
According to police, the woman gave Reyes her phone number, and a few hours he called her. She told investigators that she later spotted his patrol car at her hotel, and they ended up in her room.
Reyes reportedly asked the woman if she was a prostitute, and she said no. Police said Reyes ran the woman’s criminal record, against their policy, and told her, “It wouldn’t take much to put a person with her record back in prison.”
The woman told police Reyes initiated physical contact with her in the hotel room, and the two had intercourse before he left, saying he was late for his end-of-shift meeting.
Investigators said they checked Reyes’ body camera, and the footage showed him calling the woman while saying he was “Eric” before turning off his camera.
The department said Reyes did not respond to any calls during his shift’s last two hours and told dispatch that he was unavailable because he was working on reports.
However, detectives determined that he did not complete any reports that evening.
Tulsa police said Reyes first told investigators that he met up with the woman as a follow-up contact in a homicide case but denied any sexual contact.
Before a second interview, police said he then admitted that he had lied during his first interview.
Reyes admitted he did tell the woman his name was “Eric” and met her at a hotel to initiate a no-strings-attached encounter while still on duty.
Police said he also admitted that he dishonestly checked out with dispatch and told them that the woman had initiated the sexual contact, and he perceived the encounter as consensual.
On June 10, a warrant was issued for Reyes’ arrest, and he was booked into Tulsa County on a first-degree rape charge.
Tulsa authorities urged anyone who may have been a victim of Reyes to contact the Special Victims Unit at 918-596-9168.
Reyes resigned from the Tulsa Police Department on June 9.
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Andrew Beckler qualifies for first U.S. Open
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka native Andrew Beckler is headed to his first U.S. Open.
“It means everything to me. This is what I worked for, this is why I turned professional. I wanted to compete with the best in the world,” said Beckler. “I’m just a grinder. Tough conditions, tough courses is my MO. So I’m excited to play the U.S. Open. I think it’s gonna be a good fit for me and my game.”
Beckler first made a name for himself as a high school state champion at Washburn Rural. Later in his career at Washburn University, he was named the 2021 D2 National Player of the Year.
He’s proud of where he’s from. “I love being from Topeka. It’s part of who I am, the community has taught me a lot just about hard work and grit and working through things. Being from Topeka doesn’t mean you can’t go do great things in the world,” he said.
And he’s not the only Topekan headed east this week. Gary Woodland, who won the U.S. Open back in 2019, is joining Beckler for his 12th go at the title.
“He’s been nothing but kind to me,” Beckler said on Woodland. “He’s been kind with his time and with his words, and he’s helped me out a lot. It’ll be cool to have a nice little Kansas crew out there in Boston.”
It’s a dream come true for Beckler, and he’s going into it determined.
“I’m gonna enjoy it, but at the end of the day when I tee it up Thursday, I’m focusing on hitting the fareway, hitting the green, making the put. That’s just what I do,” he said.
The U.S. Open kicks off on Thursday at The Country Club in Brookline, MA.
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BEIJING, July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The value of trade between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland has surged more than sixfold from $50.77 billion to $360.33 billion, an average annual increase of 8.5 percent since the Hong Kong's return to the motherland 25 years ago, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
While integrating itself into the country's overall development, Hong Kong has become an important participant in domestic circulation and a key contributor connecting domestic and international circulation.
By the end of 2021, investment from Hong Kong into the mainland had topped $1.4 trillion, accounting for 57.6 percent of the mainland's total attraction of overseas investments.
"Proactively integrating itself into the country's overall development and carving out its role in national strategies, Hong Kong has maintained its strengths in its high degree of openness and in aligning with international rules," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
"With continuously expanding areas and enabling mechanisms for Hong Kong's cooperation and exchanges with the mainland, people in Hong Kong now have better opportunities to start their own businesses and make achievements," he added.
Tapping into Greater Bay Area
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which aims to become a world-class bay area and city cluster, is a significant national project conceived and promoted by President Xi.
On July 1, 2017, Xi witnessed the signing of a framework agreement between the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner, and the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao on deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao cooperation.
A year later, Xi announced the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a supergiant sea-crossing traffic project that links Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. It has become a physical symbol of China's vision for the GBA.
On February 18, 2019, the outline development plan for the GBA was unveiled, which envisaged creating a role model of high-quality development, an international first-class bay area and a world-class city cluster.
Last September, a plan was launched for further developing the Qianhai cooperation zone for the southern metropolis of Shenzhen and the HKSAR, with the aim of helping the zone better play an exemplary and leading role in the development of the GBA.
The number of Hong Kong-funded enterprises in the Qianhai zone surged 156 percent year on year in 2021. Of the total foreign investment in actual use in Qianhai last year, 93.8 percent was from Hong Kong.
Individuals from Hong Kong are benefiting from the GBA initiative too. Hong Kong and Macao professionals from eight sectors, including teachers, doctors and tour guides, are now allowed to practice on the mainland with mutual recognition of qualifications. By now, over 3,000 professionals have obtained qualifications on the mainland.
Addressing at the celebration, Xi again said central government fully supports Hong Kong in its effort to seize historic opportunities offered by China's development and actively dovetail itself with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
National governance
"Since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, it has been re-integrated into China's governance system, and a constitutional order was established with the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle as its fundamental guideline," Xi noted.
Chinese citizens who are permanent residents of the HKSAR can participate in the governance of both the SAR and the country as empowered by law.
After its return, at the Ninth National People's Congress (NPC) in 1998, deputies from Hong Kong began to participate in the NPC, the highest body of state power, to discuss plans for national development and problems affecting people's lives, and to put the people's expectations at the top of the agenda on state matters.
Meanwhile, more than 5,600 representatives from all walks of life in Hong Kong serve as members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at all levels, including over 200 in the CPPCC National Committee. They are all valued advisors on key national programs and contributors to the development of the country.
Thirty-six deputies from Hong Kong were elected to participate in the work of the 13th NPC, accounting for 1.2 percent of total deputy numbers while over 200 CPPCC members are from the HKSAR, 10 percent of the total. Both ratios significantly exceed Hong Kong's share of the country's population of about 0.5 percent.
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Lawrence Police to host Cinco de Mayo DUI patrol
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Lawrence Police officers will look for impaired drivers during a Cinco de Mayo DUI patrol.
On Thursday, May 5, the Lawrence Police Department says officers will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol.
LPD said the specialized patrol detail will put extra officers in the field - specifically looking for drivers who show signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations.
If stopped for a traffic violation, LPD said officers will perform field sobriety tests on drivers who show signs of alcohol or drug consumption.
The Department noted the detail has been funded through a grant with the Kansas Department of Transportation.
LPD said the patrol will happen throughout the city limits. It said it urges residents to designate a sober driver and buckle up.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The conservative Catholic archbishop of San Francisco said Friday that he will no longer allow U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to receive Communion because of her support for abortion rights.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in he sent Pelosi a letter April 7 expressing his concerns after she vowed to codify the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion into law because of the Texas law banning most abortions that will take effect if the high court overturns Roe. Cordileone also said Pelosi never responded.
Cordileone said he told Pelosi in the letter that she must either repudiate her support of abortion rights or stop speaking publicly about her Catholic faith and that if she didn’t, he would have no other choice but to declare she is not allowed to receive Communion.
“I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publically repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance,” Cordileone’s letter said.
Cordileone said in a separate letter Friday to church members that he asked six times to meet with Pelosi but that her office didn’t respond or told him she was busy.
“After numerous attempts to speak with her to help her understand the grave evil she is perpetrating, the scandal she is causing, and the danger to her own soul she is risking, I have determined that the point has come in which I must make a public declaration that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion,” Cordileone wrote.
Pelosi’s office did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment on Friday.
Cordileone over the past year has been among the most outspoken U.S. bishops advocating that Communion be denied to President Joe Biden and other politicians who support abortion rights.
However, each bishop has authority in his own diocese on this matter, and the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, has affirmed that Biden is welcome to receive the sacrament there.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops last November overwhelmingly approved a long-anticipated document on Communion that stopped short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians who support abortion rights but offered justifications for individual bishops to do so. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/archbishop-pelosi-will-be-denied-communion-over-abortion/ | 2022-05-21T17:01:54Z |
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates President Jeremy M. Evans on his recent appointment to the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP).
Evans was elected this month to a three-year term on the council, which serves as the governing body for the organization. NCBP's mission is to provide high-quality programming to bar leaders across the country.
In 2021, Evans was elected to a two-year term as president of the California Lawyers Association. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the secretary of CLA's charitable arm and partner, the California Lawyers Foundation. In 2021, the California Supreme Court appointed him to the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam, which will make recommendations on the exam and whether to adopt alternative or additional testing or tools to ensure minimum competence to practice law.
"The California Lawyers Association commends Jeremy on this new role, which will allow him to share ideas and collaborate with bar association presidents across the country," said Oyango A. Snell, CLA's CEO and Executive Director. "We appreciate Jeremy's leadership, partnership, and support and are excited for the new opportunities his involvement in NCBP will bring to our organization and the California legal community."
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ATALAIA DO NORTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian authorities began using helicopters to search a remote area of the Amazon rainforest for a British journalist and Indigenous official missing more than three days.
Civil police in Amazonas state also said Wednesday they had identified a suspect, who was arrested for allegedly carrying a firearm without a permit, which is common practice in the region. But Gen. Carlos Alberto Mansur, the state’s public security secretary, said later that officials did not have any concrete evidence to tie the man to the disappearances.
“We’re looking for a possible link, but for now, we have nothing,” Mansur said at a news conference. The suspect, Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, also known as “Pelado,” remained in custody, he said.
Police have questioned five others since the investigation started, but no arrest related to the disappearances has been made, authorities said in their first joint public address.
Journalist Dom Phillips, who has been a regular contributor to newspaper The Guardian, and Bruno Araújo Pereira, an employee of the Brazilian Indigenous affairs agency with extensive experience in the region, were last seen early Sunday in the Sao Rafael community, in the Javari Valley Indigenous territory.
The two had been threatened Saturday when a small group of men traveled by river to the Indigenous territory’s boundary and brandished firearms at a patrol run by Univaja, which is a local association of Indigenous people. The association’s president, Paulo Marubo, previously told the Associated Press that Phillips photographed the men at the time and Pelado was one of them.
Phillips and Pereira were returning by boat to the nearby city of Atalaia do Norte, but never arrived.
Indigenous leaders on the ground, family members and peers of Pereira and Phillips have expressed concern that authorities’ search efforts were slow to start and remain insufficient.
In London, Phillips’ family and supporters held a vigil outside the Brazilian embassy and urged officials to address why it took so long for the search to begin.
“We had to come this morning, to ask the question: where is Dom Phillips? Where is Bruno Pereira?” Phillips’ sister, Sian, told reporters. “We are here to make the point that why did it take so long for them to start the search for my brother and for Bruno. We want the search to carry on.”
A Brazilian federal court issued an order Wednesday telling authorities to provide helicopters and more boats, after Univaja and the federal public defender’s office filed a request. At an evening news conference, federal police showed multiple images and videos of the area taken earlier that day from a helicopter.
In her decision, Judge Jaiza Maria Pinto noted that she had ordered the Indigenous affairs agency to maintain protections in the region after a 2019 case filed by Univaja reported multiple attacks by criminals. Despite that order, she said, the territory “has been maintained in a situation of low protection and supervision.”
The Indigenous affairs agency dismissed one of its three top directors Wednesday. The agency said the decision had been taken in May and was not linked to the case.
Meanwhile, an employee of the Indigenous affairs agency, Gustavo da Cruz, announced in Congress a 24-hour strike for June 13. “If public servant was a secure career, today it is a career of fear, death, violence and threats,” da Cruz told lawmakers.
There have been repeated shootouts between hunters, fishermen and official security agents in the area, which has the world’s largest concentration of uncontacted Indigenous people. It is also a major route for cocaine produced on the Peruvian side of the border, then smuggled into Brazil to supply local cities or to be shipped to Europe.
Federal police said Wednesday that 250 people from the army, navy, police and firefighters had joined the search.
Phillips, 57, has reported from Brazil for more than a decade and has been working on a book about preservation of the Amazon with support from the Alicia Patterson Foundation. His wife, Alessandra Sampaio, recorded a video pleading with the government and authorities to intensify search efforts.
“We still have some hope of finding them. Even if I don’t find the love of my life alive, they must be found,” she said in the video posted on Twitter.
Scientists, artists, journalists and soccer stars — including the legendary Pele — joined her call, posting messages on social media calling for authorities to bolster the search efforts.
Pereira has long operated in Javari Valley for the Brazilian Indigenous affairs agency. He oversaw their regional office and the coordination of isolated Indigenous groups before going on leave. For years, he received threats from illegal fishermen and poachers.
On Tuesday, President Jair Bolsonaro drew criticism when describing the two men’s work as an “adventure.”
“Really, just two people in a boat in a completely wild region like that is not a recommended adventure. Anything could happen. It could be an accident, it could be that they have been killed,” he said in an interview with television network SBT. “We hope and ask God that they’re found soon. The armed forces are working hard.”
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Jeantet reported from Rio de Janeiro. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/brazil-sends-helicopters-to-search-for-2-missing-in-amazon/ | 2022-06-09T14:21:33Z |
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. (Phanes), an emerging leader in innovative discovery research and clinical development in oncology, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the patent (Patent No. US 11,401,329) of its anti-CD47 antibodies. The patent relates to the invention of anti-CD47 monoclonal antibodies and bispecific antibodies comprising an anti-CD47 arm, including PT886, an anti-claudin18.2/anti-CD47 bispecific antibody being developed for gastric and pancreatic cancers, and PT217, an anti-DLL3/anti-CD47 bispecific antibody being developed for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
Phanes has received clearance from the US FDA to commence Phase I studies with PT886 in June 2022 and expect to file IND with PT217 this year. Both PT886 and PT217 have been granted orphan drug designation from the FDA in June this year.
"This is the sixth Phanes patent granted this year." said Dr. Ming Wang, PhD, MBA, Founder and CEO of Phanes Therapeutics. "As Phanes expands from a research to a clinical development stage organization, we expect to have additional patent applications issued, further strengthening the intellectual property portfolio and competitiveness of our pipeline."
Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery in oncology. Based in San Diego, California, the company's management team members previously held senior managerial and R&D positions in leading global pharmaceutical and biotech companies with extensive experience in R&D and commercialization. The company's bispecific antibody platform is PACbody™, a proprietary approach for constructing native IgG-like bispecific antibodies, SPECpair™, which allows mAb-like manufacturability of bispecific antibodies with native IgG-like structures, and ATACCbody™, a proprietary technology for targeting solid tumors using immuno-oncology molecules with modulated activities and thus minimal risk of cytokine release syndrome.
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CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resolve Systems®, the leading intelligent IT automation software vendor, today announced that Gartner has named the company as a Sample Vendor in its Hype Cycle for I&O Automation, 2022 report in the service orchestration and automation platforms (SOAP) category. We believe this report helps I&O leaders to understand and evaluate automation-centric technologies that deliver faster value, improve efficiency, and optimize costs.
"We're proud to be recognized by Gartner in the latest Hype Cycle report as a notable service orchestration and automation platform vendor," said Vijay Kurkal, CEO of Resolve Systems. "Resolve is committed to innovation in IT automation. As more organizations prioritize their digital transformation journey, we remove the biggest challenges and empower IT teams with purpose-built automation that makes it possible to move fast and scale easily."
According to the Gartner report, I&O leaders must use service orchestration and automation platforms to drive customer-focused agility as a part of cloud, big data and DevOps initiatives. The report states that, "The capabilities of workload and workflow automation platforms are used as foundations to respond to increased business agility demands. SOAP enables efficient management of scheduled tasks, as well as extending to event- and integration-driven architectures."
Resolve's platform automates processes across IT functions, including ITSM, ITOps, Network Ops, Cloud Ops, and Centers of Excellence. From simple runbooks to the most complex process orchestration, IT teams are empowered to accelerate their digital transformation journeys through easy-to-use automation that seamlessly integrates with existing systems and apps. Visit Resolve Systems to read a summary of the report's findings.
*Gartner, "Hype Cycle for I&O Automation, 2022," Chris Saunderson,27th July 2022
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Lapierre and her guests deep-dive into today's most timely topics, providing conversations and analysis that will drive real-world impact
TORONTO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephany Lapierre, Founder and CEO of TealBook–the leading supplier data foundation that autonomously enhances supplier data and powers e-procurement technology–has launched a new podcast. Data Unleashed will give listeners exclusive access to the real stories behind major transformation projects, and guests will share insights into what went right, what went wrong and how data was at the core of innovation.
Perfect for the procurement community of practitioners, leaders and innovators, Data Unleashed was created to present complex concepts in a simple, conversational format that lends itself to real, actionable takeaways.
"When ideating this podcast, I wanted to make sure that our conversations gave listeners immediate and impactful value," said Lapierre. "I'm incredibly excited to highlight the procurement trailblazers, advisory board members and customer champions who are already making waves in the industry and can't wait to share their amazing takeaways with listeners."
At its core, Data Unleashed is about helping listeners feel inspired and better positioned to build or support their own organization's supplier data foundation, Lapierre added.
"The amazing people whose conversations we'll highlight through the podcast are so passionate about the impact of data in achieving digital procurement success," she said. "There can only be value gained by opening this discussion up to the community, and I look forward to doing exactly that through Data Unleashed."
The first episode of Data Unleashed will be available June 22, 2022 on Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music. To subscribe to the podcast and be notified when new episodes are released, visit Tealbook.com.
TealBook is advancing the world through supplier data by empowering the digital enterprise with an autonomously enriched supplier data foundation that powers e-procurement technology, drives supplier diversity, and enables supplier performance. Using AI and ML, TealBook gathers, predicts, and refines supplier data to build the world's most comprehensive supplier intelligence. When there are supply chain disruptions, companies leverage TealBook to identify emergency sourcing options; when it's business as usual, they use TealBook's technology to unleash full procurement possibilities. TealBook has been adopted by Fortune 100 companies and is the winner of many prestigious awards including Spend Matters 50 Vendors to Know, ProcureTech100 and Gartner's Cool Vendor. For more information, visit www.tealbook.com
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SEATTLE (AP) — Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray has pitched six hitless innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has retired 16 straight hitters through the end of the sixth Friday night. He’s struck out nine, walked one and thrown 83 pitches.
Seattle’s ace walked Mike Trout in the first inning, let Matt Duffy on via fielder’s choice and then hit Luis Rengifo with a pitch. He got out of the inning on Max Stassi’s groundout and hasn’t allowed a runner since.
Ray has been off to a rocky start in his first season with Seattle on a $115 million, five-year deal. After winning the Cy Young Award with Toronto last year, he entered Friday 5-6 with a 4.52 ERA.
Ray struck out a pair of batters in the second and third innings, and then struck out the side in the fifth, with Brandon Marsh, Juan Lagares, and Andrew Velazaquez all going down swinging.
In the sixth, Ray got Taylor Ward to fly out to center field, induced a pop-out from Trout and struck out Duffy.
There have been two no-hitters in the majors this season. Tylor Megill and four New York Mets relievers combined for one on April 29 against Philadelphia. Los Angeles Angels rookie Reid Detmers tossed one against Tampa Bay on May 10.
Seattle’s last no-hitter was thrown by James Paxton on May 8, 2018 at Toronto.
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The unmatched mindset and lively spirit of the Puerto Rican people are brought to life via a brand campaign that invites travelers to experience the destination the Boricua way
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover Puerto Rico, the Island's Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announced today alongside Puerto Rican tastemakers and the local tourism industry, the unveiling of 'Live Boricua,' a brand campaign no other destination can claim. A movement born out of Puerto Rico—with insights, creative, and assets from and driven by Puerto Ricans—highlights how to enjoy things the Boricua way, which means a person of Puerto Rican descent. 'Live Boricua' is being brought to life via new advertising and activations that spotlight #LiveBoricua moments shared by Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rican diaspora, and destination lovers.
"To Live Boricua is an experience like no other, and research has shown us that once a traveler gets a taste of it, they understand what truly makes Puerto Rico special and they crave more," said Leah Chandler, Chief Marketing Officer of Discover Puerto Rico. "Every detail of the brand campaign was intentionally and thoughtfully created by Puerto Ricans, who expressed a sense of pride in seeing the creative articulation of the destination's offerings celebrated as a way of life."
"The essence of Live Boricua means to 'live like us,' and promises a deeper and more meaningful experience for travelers," said Jean Paul Polo, Emmy-award-winning Director of Creative Strategy for Discover Puerto Rico. "It was incredible to work with fellow Boricuas, from renowned director Mariem Pérez Riera and award-winning still photographer Steph Segarra to my colleagues at Discover Puerto Rico and the local talent we cast as this is our moment to define what it means to experience our way of life and have it become part of the everyday vernacular outside of the Island."
The 'Live Boricua' anthem video can be viewed here. Via the making of the 'Live Boricua' advertising spots, Island history was made with two females, Cinetrix Director Mariem Pérez Riera and Young Collective photographer Steph Segarra directing all visual components of an on-Island tourism brand campaign. In addition, Puerto Rican influencers and local tastemakers will be supporting the roll-out and call to action for travelers to 'Live Boricua' while visiting by sharing personal anecdotes of their favorite #LiveBoricua moments and inviting others to do the same. 'Live Boricua' will also serve as a muse for local artists to design the 'Live Boricua' merchandise line to be introduced later this year.
For more information about the destination, follow Discover Puerto Rico's social channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
Discover Puerto Rico is a newly established private, not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination. The DMO brings prosperity to the people of Puerto Rico by collaboratively promoting the Island's diversity and uniqueness for leisure and business travel, and events. It is responsible for all global marketing, sales, and promotion of the destination and works collaboratively with key local governmental and non-governmental players throughout Puerto Rico's visitor economy and the community at large, to empower economic growth. To discover all the beauty the Island has to offer, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
The creation of 'Live Boricua' was founded on research and consumer insights as Discover Puerto Rico explored several creative concepts and tested them via focus groups in eight markets in the U.S., including San Juan. Local focus group participants rated their favorite 'Live Boricua' moments and shared their own. Additionally, 300 Puerto Ricans were tapped to share their input, as well as Puerto Rican tastemakers and representatives from the local tourism industry. As the campaign is deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican way of life, Discover Puerto Rico enlisted three local companies – Cinetrix, Young Collective, and REAKTOR – to produce the campaign, and utilized local artisans for every costume detail, local musicians for the soundtrack, local tastemakers as Brandfluencers, and more. The brand campaign anthem and photography were also shot across multiple municipalities to spotlight the vast offerings of the Island from coast to coast including Cabo Rojo, Guanica, Lares, Maricao, Piñones, Rio Grande, San German, San Juan/Old San Juan, San Lorenzo, Santurce, Utuado, and Vieques.
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Districts across the state can now use data from the i-Ready Assessment for Mathematics and Reading to help identify students eligible for gifted education programs
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has added Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment for Grades K–12 to its approved list of Gifted Education Assessment Measures to identify students' eligibility for gifted education programs in the achievement domain. With this approval, districts throughout the state can now use their existing reading and mathematics data from the i-Ready Assessment as a source of evidence to support a referral for gifted education programs. The i-Ready normative scores can be used to determine if students meet the criteria in the achievement category of the evaluation and eligibility process, eliminating the need for a separate achievement assessment.
"The i-Ready Assessment data is powerful in helping teachers identify students' strengths and needs so they can provide more personalized instruction," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "The Georgia Department of Education's approval of i-Ready to support gifted identification will help districts throughout the state save valuable time and resources by eliminating the need for another achievement assessment. A more efficient screening process will also help schools connect students more quickly with services that help them reach their full potential."
The GaDOE gifted education screening process requires information be gathered about a student in four categories: mental ability, achievement, creativity, and motivation. In order to be eligible to receive gifted programming, students must qualify in three of the four categories, or they must have a qualifying score in both the mental ability and achievement categories. i-Ready data is used in the achievement category.
Today, the award-winning i-Ready program serves more than 40 percent (i.e., 485,000) of students in Grades K–8 across almost 100 districts in Georgia.
i-Ready makes the promise of differentiated instruction a practical reality for Grades K–12 teachers and students. It combines powerful assessments and rich insights with effective and engaging instruction in reading and mathematics to address students' individual needs.
The program's assessment provides educators with actionable criterion-referenced and normative data to deliver impactful, equitable learning experiences. Teachers administer the assessment at the beginning of the school year to chart a course for their instruction and to personalize i-Ready instructional paths. Midyear and end-of-year assessments help students and teachers measure growth and engage together in data chats. Teacher-led and personalized instruction continues throughout the year to help students address unfinished learning and access grade-level content.
All i-Ready district partners have ongoing access to Curriculum Associates' award-winning customer service. This includes dedicated support via the company's Customer Service team, professional development experts, account managers, sales representatives, and Technical Support team, as well as access to the free customer service portal.
To learn more about i-Ready, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/i-Ready.
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.
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KEH Communications Curriculum Associates
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BETHESDA, Md., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Biotherapeutics (OTCQB: NWBO) ("NW Bio"), a biotechnology company developing DCVax® personalized immune therapies for solid tumor cancers, reported that a presentation entitled "Autologous Tumor Lysate-Loaded Dendritic Cell Vaccination for Glioblastoma" will be made on May 10, 2022 at 11:10 a.m., by Dr. Linda Liau at the Frontiers of Cancer Immunotherapy Conference of the New York Academy of Sciences.
This presentation can be viewed virtually by registering online at the Academy's website at https://events.nyas.org/event/28ca5e39-51a7-4e73-be3d-78089c92d596/summary
About Northwest Biotherapeutics
Northwest Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapy products designed to treat cancers more effectively than current treatments, without toxicities of the kind associated with chemotherapies, and on a cost-effective basis, in both North America and Europe. The Company has a broad platform technology for DCVax® dendritic cell-based vaccines. The Company's lead program is a 331-patient Phase III trial of DCVax®-L for newly diagnosed Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). GBM is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, and is an "orphan disease." The Company has also developed DCVax®-Direct for inoperable solid tumor cancers. It has completed a 40-patient Phase I trial and, as resources permit, plans to pursue Phase II trials. The Company previously conducted a Phase I/II trial with DCVax-L for advanced ovarian cancer together with the University of Pennsylvania.
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New Office Space in Vibrant Manhattan West Neighborhood Will Enhance the Workplace Experience of KPMG's 5,500+ NY-based Professionals
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Two Manhattan West, a new building in Midtown Manhattan's West Side of New York City.
When construction on KPMG's new space at Two Manhattan West – part of Brookfield Properties' Manhattan West neighborhood – is completed in late 2025, it will provide the firm's 5,500+ New York-based partners and professionals with an enhanced workplace experience through an innovative and sustainable design that fosters collaboration.
"KPMG has been based in New York since our inception on August 2, 1897, and we are proud to show our continuing commitment to this great city with our exciting new headquarters in Two Manhattan West in the vibrant Manhattan West neighborhood," said Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO. "As we celebrate our 125th anniversary and think about our firm's future, this is an incredible opportunity to bring our people together in a custom-designed office space that will showcase our firm's commitment to culture, innovation, wellness and sustainability."
KPMG currently occupies space at 345 Park Avenue, its headquarters, as well as 560 Lexington Avenue and 1350 Sixth Avenue. KPMG will lease approximately 450,000 square feet in the new 58-story Two Manhattan West building. Two Manhattan West is connected to Moynihan Train Hall via a protected crosswalk and offers direct access to the High Line, the Shed, Madison Square Garden and Penn Station/Penn District. It is also close to Chelsea Piers and easily accessible to other parts of the city.
"Our new headquarters space will be designed for the evolving needs and expectations of our professionals and clients with a modern, efficient and flexible space that will drive connection, collaboration and innovation," said Yesenia Scheker Izquierdo, KPMG New York Office Managing Partner and Market Hub Leader. "This exciting new building is emblematic of our dedication to New York, and it embodies our New York spirit and the forward momentum of our people as we serve clients in the New York metro area well into the future."
"We are pleased to welcome KPMG to its new headquarters at Two Manhattan West," said Brian Kingston, CEO of Real Estate at Brookfield. "Manhattan West continues to attract leading companies making long-term commitments to New York City and seeking sustainable properties, access to transit and a variety of places to dine and shop."
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Two Manhattan West is targeting LEED Gold designation and features energy-efficient design, optimization of electrical service performance, sustainable materials, maximization of natural light, stormwater harvesting and recycling and the latest in indoor air quality. The 58-story, 1.9 million square foot skyscraper is currently under construction and slated for completion in early 2023.
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 144 countries and territories and has more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.
Brookfield Properties is a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets. We are active in nearly all real estate sectors, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality and logistics, operating more than 750 properties and over 325 million square feet of real estate in gateway markets on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. With a focus on sustainability, a commitment to excellence, and the drive for relentless innovation in the planning, development and management of buildings and their surroundings, Brookfield Properties is reimagining real estate from the ground up. For more information, visit brookfieldproperties.com.
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Companies to jointly launch additional market products following delivery of uninterrupted aFRR capacity for last six months
DENVER, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Grid Services, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, and German utility RWE today announced an expanded collaboration after Generac Grid Services delivered an automatic, fast-power control virtual power plant (VPP) solution to an energy market within Germany for the past six months. The success sets the stage for the two companies to expand market operations, with a plan to launch two more market products this year.
Generac Grid Services has facilitated uninterrupted automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) capacity, supporting the balance of power within the Amprion Transmission System Operator (TSO) Control Area, since December 2021. The solution is enabled by Generac Grid Services' Concerto™ distributed energy resource control platform, increasing efficiency and performance by removing manual operations from this real-time market service. The achievement demonstrates the value the Concerto platform can unlock in efforts to create a sustainable and reliable power grid.
RWE's D-Central program enables commercial and industrial customers to integrate their distributed energy resources (DERs) into RWE's virtual power plant, and thereby benefit from participating in energy markets. Leveraging Concerto, RWE captures additional revenue by taking full advantage of available DER flexibility. When an aFRR market bid is accepted, RWE delivers its capacity automatically using Concerto's closed-loop, real-time, transactive optimization engine. Concerto's unique technology empowers RWE to dispatch the optimal combination of devices in its fleet of distributed assets. RWE thus can maximize the value of its available flexible capacity beyond simply meeting awarded energy capacity requirements.
"Concerto has performed flawlessly in providing 24/7 aFRR market operations," said Patrick Luig, product owner for the D-Central program for RWE. "Having proven the high value of Concerto in providing fast-responding flexible and sustainable capacity to the German grid, RWE is excited to grow our collaboration with Generac Grid Services."
Along with the aFRR solution, RWE now leverages Concerto to bid into the German interruptible load market. This solution enables RWE to stack additional value from its fleet of distributed energy resources.
"Generac Grid Services is proud to support RWE in providing grid-balancing solutions that support a reliable grid as more intermittent renewables connect to the system," said Michael Ruth, VP of Product at Generac Grid Services. "Concerto's successful, round-the-clock performance demonstrates distributed energy resources' viability to support real-time grid needs when paired with our industry-leading control platform."
Generac Grid Services is a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products. Generac Grid Services is working to change the way the world generates and uses electricity. From turnkey solar + storage solutions, to backup generators, additional distributed energy resources and virtual power plant software, Generac Grid Services is helping to accelerate the world's transition to a cleaner, more reliable power grid. Via the company's energy-balancing platform, power generation and storage products that might otherwise sit idle are now able to be dispatched and orchestrated as part of a distributed energy solution, thereby generating value for the home or business owner, while also delivering value to the energy grid.
RWE is leading the way to a green energy world. With an extensive investment and growth strategy, the company will expand its powerful, green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts internationally by 2030. RWE is investing €50 billion gross for this purpose in this decade. The portfolio is based on offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydrogen, batteries, biomass and gas. RWE Supply & Trading provides tailored energy solutions for large customers. RWE has locations in the attractive markets of Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company is responsibly phasing out nuclear energy and coal. Government mandated phaseout roadmaps have been defined for both of these energy sources. RWE employs around 19,000 people worldwide and has a clear target: to get to net zero by 2040. On its way there, the company has set itself ambitious targets for all activities that cause greenhouse gas emissions. The Science Based Targets initiative has confirmed that these emission reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement. Very much in the spirit of the company's purpose: Our energy for a sustainable life.
Contact: Don Klein
Don.Klein@Generac.com
Phone: 414-531-0470
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Luxury Co-Ownership Platform Recognized as Trailblazer in Real Estate Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, has earned a coveted spot as an Inman Innovator Award finalist in the Most Innovative Company category. Since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards have honored companies, individuals and new technology that increase productivity, efficiency and transparency for consumers and real estate professionals alike.
"The annual Inman Innovator Awards highlight forward-thinking organizations and industry trailblazers who are working to shape the future of real estate and we could not be more proud that our efforts to make second home ownership easier and more sustainable are being recognized in the industry," said Pacaso CEO and Co-Founder Austin Allison. "The old-model of owning a whole second home is wasteful for most people and there's no doubt that Pacaso and our innovative co-ownership model offers a solution for both communities and buyers and is changing the future of real estate."
Founded in 2020, Pacaso operates in 40 destinations globally and has sold 600 units since its first sale less than two years ago. For buyers, Pacaso makes second home ownership more accessible by lowering ownership cost and by reducing hassle through a fully-managed owner experience. For communities, co-ownership means less competition for single family homes, more spending at local businesses, and more tax revenue according to an economic study.
Pacaso's recognition by industry leaders further cements the increasingly common category of co-ownership as the future of real estate. The real estate industry is embracing co-ownership as Real Estate Standards Organization and its members defined co-ownership as a property type, Engel & Vӧlkers introduced Pacaso and co-ownership to its already full-service luxury brokerage, and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® selected Pacaso for its Solutions Group program, a collection of preferred business resources for the global network of 550 real estate firms. The company has also aligned with an esteemed roster of innovative real estate agents including Ryan Serhant, Josh and Matt Altman, Landon Clements and Roh Habibi in its newly formed Pacaso Agent Collective.
Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Aug. 3-5, 2022. To learn more about Pacaso, please visit the Pacaso website.
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in 40 top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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Police find puppy after she was stolen along with pickup truck
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A 6-month-old basset hound named Lola has been returned to her owner in Oregon after she was abducted in their stolen pickup truck on Tuesday.
Lola was inside a blue 2016 Dodge 1500 crew cab parked outside a Portland gas station when the truck was stolen at noon, according to police.
Police said that a handgun was also inside the truck.
Lola and the truck were recovered a few hours later, but the handgun was not found.
Police said Lola was “a bit tired after this ordeal, but in good spirits.”
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CLEVELAND, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) ("Avient") today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the "notes") in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"). The notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 7.125% and will be issued at a price of 100% of their principal amount. The closing of the notes offering is expected to occur on August 10, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Avient intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, along with borrowings under a new term loan and cash on hand, to finance its pending acquisition from Koninklijke DSM N.V. ("Royal DSM") of (a) all of the equity of DSM Protective Materials International B.V., DSM Protective Materials B.V., and DSM Protective Materials LLC, and (b) certain other assets related to Royal DSM's protective materials business (including the Dyneema® Brand) (the "Acquisition"), as well as pay for expenses related to the Acquisition and the financing.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur prior to, and is not conditioned upon, the consummation of the Acquisition. The notes will be subject to a "special mandatory redemption" if (i) the Acquisition is not consummated on or prior to April 19, 2023 or (ii) prior to April 19, 2023, the purchase agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, and is not otherwise amended or replaced. If a special mandatory redemption event occurs, Avient will be required to redeem the notes at the "special mandatory redemption price" equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes from the date of initial issuance or the last date on which interest has been paid up to, but not including, the special mandatory redemption date.
The notes will be offered only to persons believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act. The notes will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Avient's products include specialty engineered materials, advanced composites, color and additive systems and polymer distribution. Avient is also a highly specialized developer and manufacturer of performance enhancing additives, liquid colorants and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants.
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We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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'It's amazing and a blessing': Victor Bolden Jr. helps Birmingham Stallions win USFL title
CANTON — The USFL's season started in Birmingham, Alabama ended in Canton and now the Birmingham Stallions will take the league's championship trophy back to Birmingham.
The Birmingham Stallions won the new league's championship after escaping with a 33-30 victory over the Philadelphia Stars on Sunday night. The Stallions will go down in history as being the first USFL team to win a championship at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Both teams had to deal with a level of adversity in the second half when each team's starting quarterback went down with an injury.
Birmingham's quarterback J'Mar Smith was dealing with a leg injury and didn't return in the fourth quarter. Alex McGough, who started at the beginning of the season before he was injured, replaced Smith and finished off the game. Despite throwing one interception, the Stallions still had faith in the former NFL seventh-rounder. He completed 70% of his passes, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to Victor Bolden Jr. with 3:16 left to give the Stallions a 26-23 lead..
"We have plenty of confidence in Alex (McGough). He is a playmaker with the ball in his hands," Bolden said. "We knew we had to ... step up and make the play when (our) numbers are called. We had nothing but confidence in Alex and we got it done."
Bolden was selected the game's MVP. He finished the night with six catches for 64 yards. To him, it was his biggest achievement in his football career.
"This the biggest award I've gotten," Bolden Jr. said. "It means the world to me. To do it in a moment like this with a group of guys that we have, bonded and what we've built, it's amazing and a blessing."
More USFL:'I owe him one': J'Mar Smith wants to win USFL title for his Stallions coach Skip Holtz
The Stars suffered the worst blow when their quarterback Case Cookus was carted off the field midway through the fourth. Head coach Bart Andrus confirmed after the game Cookus suffered a broken fibula. Cookus threw for 222 yards and three TDs. On two of those TDs, he connected with Jordan Suell. The Stallions' defense made Cookus uncomfortable in the pocket as the front seven kept bringing the heat on the former Northern Arizona quarterback. Cookus was sacked four times.
"He's a warrior," Andrus said. "Maybe it could've been a little different here but it wasn't. He's a warrior."
The Stars had no answer for Stallions running back Bo Scarbrough as he rushed for 122 yards and a TD on seven carries in the first half. He finished the night with a 133 yards. Scarbrough had a 69-yard run that led to a 28-yard field goal for a 20-9 Stallions lead at the half. The Stallions had outrushed the Stars 175-80.
"Bo brings a heavy presence and this was the type of the game with the safeties coming downhill and they were trying to take away Victor (Bolden) by double-teaming him and guys over the top," Stallions head coach Skip Holtz said. "Then they started taking it away from Marlon (Williams) and it made a huge hole on the middle of the field and all they got to do is make one miss and there was green grass in front of us. Bo did that tonight. "
KJ Costello replaced Cookus after he was carted off, but got off to a tough start. On the first play, he threw a pick-six. Stallions middle linebacker Scooby Wright III, a former Cleveland Brown, intercepted Costello and took it back 44 yards for a TD to give the Stallions a 33-23 lead with 3:03 left.
"I've dropped a few picks this year and I messed up on a few coverages sometimes. It was cool to finish this off and do right," Wright said.
Costello answered back with a 12-yard TD pass to Chris Rowland to cut the Stallions lead to 33-30 with 1:47 left. After the play, the Stars took a gamble with the fourth-and-12 rule at their own 33-yard line, which is an USFL alternative to an onside kick. The pass was incomplete and the Stallions took over at the 33.
The Stars had one last chance, getting the ball back with 33 seconds left, but Costello threw his second interception. Christian McFarland made the pick to clinch the win for the Stallions.
"We are obviously disappointed. I felt at the end that it could've gone either way in the fourth quarter. It didn't go our way," Andrus said. "There was a lot of things to overcome in that fourth quarter."
The Stallions, who opened the season 8-0, looked like the USFL's best team throughout the season. The Houston Gamblers gave them their lone loss.
For Holtz, that loss was the reality check Birmingham needed before making the run to the title.
"I think it was good for us. It was humbling. It made us realize that we were not invincible. That if we don't do what we're supposed to do, we could be beaten by anybody," Holtz said. "The difference between the top and bottom in this league is not very high. I think it was a great eye-opening experience for us and it was a great thing that happened to us ."
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KENSINGTON, N.H., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harriet and Alan E. Lewis launched the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards in 2018 to honor brave and brilliant leaders whose courage, wisdom or potential inspire us to act more boldly for environmental justice. Each Alnoba Leadership Award includes a $10,000 donation in the recipient's name to the nonprofit of their choice.
Recipients of the 2022 Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards include:
- Alnoba Moral Courage in Leadership Award
Doc Hendley, Founder of Wine to Water;
Bringing water to rural villages and fighting water-related death and disease - Alnoba International Indigenous Leadership Award
Josefina Tunki, President, Shuar People of Ecuador;
Indigenous leader who is the face of the anti-mining struggle in her homeland - Alnoba Emerging Environmental Entrepreneur Award
Sam Evans-Brown, Executive Director, Clean Energy New Hampshire;
Creating a cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy system in New Hampshire - Alnoba CEO Environmental Leadership Award
Geeta Aiyer, Founder and CEO, Boston Common Asset Management;
Pioneer in the Environmental, Social, and Governance investment field with a long history of investing in companies accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy
"We face very real and very urgent threats to our planet," said the Lewises, Co-Founders of Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation. "Now, more than ever we need strong activist leaders. We need their grit, guts, smarts and heart. We need their example."
The awards will be presented at the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards Dinner on October 19, 2022, in partnership with ReVision Energy, Bayberry Financial Services, Shake Hands with the World Foundation and the Boston Business Journal. Other supporters include Conservation Law Foundation, Society for the Protection of NH Forests, Southeast Land Trust, New England Biolabs Foundation, TimberHP and Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
For more information about Alnoba or the Alnoba Environmental Leadership Awards, visit www.alnoba.org.
New from Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation: Daring Women Who Change the World — a quote-of-the-day compilation of words of wisdom from great women leaders. All profits from the book are donated to the Grand Circle Foundation to support Ukrainian refugees. Copies of the book are available for purchase at alnoba.org/daringwomen.
About Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation
The Alnoba Lewis Family Foundation has pledged or donated more than $225 million since 1981. The Foundation transforms people's lives and builds strong communities by empowering young people, developing courageous leaders and creating strong alliances with key strategic partners to help save the earth we share. The organization's work is focused on the Lewis family's hometowns of Boston, MA and Kensington, NH and within the global villages where their company, Grand Circle Corporation, travels.
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This summer, the brand invites everyone into the clubhouse with innovative new performance boating footwear.
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan, the iconic American performance lifestyle brand and retailer, announces its entry into performance boating footwear with the launch of its most recent innovation: the 4.ZERØGRAND Regatta Boat Shoe.
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Throughout the Spring and Summer seasons, Cole Haan is introducing products that echo its 'Cole Haan Clubhouse' ethos—celebrating the spirit of the sporting life in the company of friends. Cole Haan is expanding its offering through its new performance footwear meant for golf, tennis and, now for the first time: Boating.
To truly feel the wind in your sails, the 4.ZERØGRAND Regatta Boat Shoe features a breathable mesh upper crafted from 100% recycled ocean polyester, which is recycled from collected ocean plastic. Underfoot, the integrated Tidalflow™ technology provides port to starboard midsole drainage and a perforated anatomical insole—helping to keep feet from getting waterlogged even in the most demanding waters. The Regatta also keeps you topside through its Anchortrac™ outsole system providing extra traction in dry, wet, or gale force conditions.
"This Summer, we're inviting everyone to relax with some friendly competition on greens, on courts, and on the water with family and friends. We're delighted to extend our special alchemy of all day performance and style to sailors, yachtsmen, and yachtswomen in search of their own endless summers. The Regatta boat shoe looks great and performs even better, whether you're readying and coming about, tying an Estar Stopper, or headed aft for another beverage," said David Maddocks, Brand President, Cole Haan.
The 4.ZERØGRAND Regatta Boat Shoe offers a boat load of performance, style, and versatility—qualities Cole Haan fans have expected from the brand for nearly a century. Using the brand's signature Grand 36Ø Design & Engineering System, the 4.ZERØGRAND Regatta Boat Shoe was designed with both performance and wearability in mind. That meant prioritizing steady traction, ideal fit, and an exceptionally responsive mesh upper for breathability.
"We have been redefining footwear for nearly a century and we always seek to bring innovative products to market. Our first foray into performance boating footwear is no different," adds Scott Patt, Chief Creative Officer, Cole Haan. "Our goal was to provide boaters a performance product to confidently take the helm and do it in style."
The Cole Haan 4.ZERØGRAND Regatta Boat Shoe is available at ColeHaan.com, as well as in US retail locations and select International Cole Haan stores starting today, May 19, 2022. It has been designed for both men and women. And, they are priced at $140 USD.
About Cole Haan
Cole Haan is a global performance lifestyle brand serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a 90-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation, making footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear from work, to workout, to weekend. Cole Haan's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives.
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The Satanic Temple requests that Boston fly its flag after Supreme Court ruling
By Jenn Selva and Shawna Mizelle, CNN
The Satanic Temple in Massachusetts is requesting that Boston fly its flag, after the Supreme Court ruled this week that the city had violated the First Amendment rights of a Christian group when it denied them flying their flag outside of City Hall.
According to a copy of the request tweeted by The Satanic Temple, the group is asking Boston to fly the flag for “Satanic Appreciation Week” on July 23-29. The Satanic Temple said its request was in response to the recent ruling.
CNN reached out to The Satanic Temple for comment but did not immediately hear back.
A spokesperson from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said the office was “carefully reviewing the Court’s decision and its recognition of city governments’ authority to operate similar programs,” adding: “As we consider next steps, we will ensure that future City of Boston programs are aligned with this decision.”
Boston, according to the city’s website, no longer accepts flag raising applications as of October 19, 2021.
The push comes after the nation’s highest court unanimously ruled on Monday that Boston had violated the First Amendment rights of a group seeking to briefly raise a Christian flag atop a city flagpole outside of City Hall as a part of a city program celebrating Boston’s greater community.
The court said that the flag display amounted to a public forum and because many other groups were allowed to raise their flags in celebration of the Boston community, the city could not discriminate on the basis of the religious group’s viewpoint without violating the Constitution.
“We conclude that, on balance, Boston did not make the raising and flying of private groups’ flags a form of government speech,” Justice Stephen Breyer wrote.
The Satanic Temple, according to its Twitter account, was founded in 2013 and is the only federally recognized international (non-theistic) religious Satanic organization.
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded the Facilities Engineering Design and Inspection Services (FEDIS) II contract to Vanguard Pacific LLC of Foley, Alabama, to provide architect and engineering design services at the agency's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a potential mission services value of $25.6 million and a maximum potential IDIQ value of $22.5 million, for a total value of $ 48.1 million. The contract begins on Aug. 1, 2022, with a one-year base period, followed by four one-year option periods that may be exercised at NASA's discretion.
Under the scope of work specified in the contract, Vanguard Pacific will be responsible for design services in support of the Minor Construction Contract for projects of $1 million or less. The scope also includes master planning, surveillance, and inspection services.
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Police officer shot, killed while responding to call
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WBRC/Gray News) - A police officer in Mississippi has been shot and killed in the line of duty.
WBRC reports Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom, a Tuscaloosa native, was killed while responding to a domestic situation Thursday afternoon.
Tuscaloosa Police Department Chief Sebo Sanders called the news of Croom’s death devastating. He said Croom interned at the department while he was in college and showed an interest in getting into law enforcement.
“It’s sad; I’m very sad. And it’s heartbreaking when you have a young man who all his life wanted to be in law enforcement. He was more like a nephew to me,” Sanders said.
The police department offered condolences to Croom’s friends, family and fellow Meridian police officers.
Croom had been with the Meridian Police Department since October 2021.
On Friday, authorities were able to arrest Dante Bender in connection to the officer’s shooting. Bender was taken into custody about 80 miles outside of Meridian.
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In New Jersey, the proportion of Americans 65 and up working has risen by almost 19 percentage points.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tumultuous two years of the job market, a new trend is emerging. The majority of states are seeing Americans unretire. The latest MagnifyMoney study finds that the proportion of working adults 65 and older is rising. This comes after unemployment reached its peak in April 2020, causing layoffs and early exits.
Key findings:
- In May 2020, 19.5% of Americans 65 and older were working, that percentage has since jumped to 21.9% in 2022. Meanwhile, the number of U.S. adults who say they are retired has also risen from 14.9% to 17.4%.
- New Jersey saw the largest percentage rise in adults 65 and up working in the past two years, it is up from 18.1% in May 2020 to 37% in May 2022.
- In North Dakota, the percentage of adults 65 and up working dropped, from 36% down to 25%.
Amid the "Great Resignation", many Americans have taken advantage of the competitive job market which can include higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and more options for job hunters, including former retirees.
"There are many reasons Americans 65 and older are staying in the workforce—or returning to it," says Ismat Mangla, executive editor of MagnifyMoney.com. "As inflation—and thus cost of living—rises and 401(k) accounts lose value during stock market dips, some older Americans simply need to work to stay afloat. The pandemic and current economic conditions may have impacted their ability to retire comfortably. Other older Americans stay in the workforce or return to work because they enjoy being engaged and challenged."
Who these older Americans are working for is also changing. The report shows that government jobs are seeing a large drop. The percentage of 65 and up government employees dropped from 15.2% to 10.1% between Q2 2020 and 2022. The study also shows that Americans prefer to work for themselves. In fact, 25.6% of employed older Americans are self-employed, more than three times the rate of those between the ages of 25 and 39.
While many Americans do not retire to go back to work at a later date, the past two years have proven how much the job market and economy can change in a short period of time. For Americans who do want to return to the workforce, there are still plenty of opportunities.
Tips for reentering the workforce at 65 or older:
- As a first step, job seekers should create a digital resume and cover letter for online job applications. Many employers advertise jobs on sites like Indeed or their company websites and a digital resume will help applicants apply quickly and easily.
- AARP recommends "age-proofing" resumes by only including recent job experiences and omitting graduation dates.
- Job seekers should keep an open mind and learn new skills or pursue new industries that cater to their lifestyle. Certain part-time jobs could fit an older adult's ideal work-life balance.
- If older Americans are more interested in planning for retirement than reentering the workforce, a financial advisor could be a good start.
Full report: https://www.magnifymoney.com/news/working-older-adults-study/.
Methodology
MagnifyMoney researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey. Specifically, we looked at survey data from Week 1 — fielded from April 23 to May 5, 2020 — and Week 45 — fielded from April 27 to May 9, 2022.
The survey asked respondents whether they were employed in the past seven days. We estimated the percentage of adults 65 and older employed in each U.S. state in both periods. We then ranked the states with the biggest jump — by percentage points.
In addition to employee data, researchers analyzed retirement data at the national and state levels. This data isn't available by age, so any retirement data looks at all adults 18 and older.
About MagnifyMoney
MagnifyMoney.com, a subsidiary of LendingTree, makes it easy for consumers to shop for the best financial products and get answers to their most important financial questions. MagnifyMoney's unbiased advice and comprehensive product database help millions of people compare credit cards, loans, checking accounts and savings accounts. MagnifyMoney's newsroom of personal finance experts is dedicated to helping people save money and lead financially healthier lives through strategies and tips for avoiding fees, getting out of debt, paying off student loans, avoiding consumer scams and other financial topics. MagnifyMoney was launched in 2014, was acquired by LendingTree in 2017, and is based in New York, NY. For more information, please visit www.magnifymoney.com.
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Leader in compensation management offers the market's only end-to-end solution for pay equity
BOSTON , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salary.com's CompAnalyst® Pay Equity Suite has won the prestigious Digital Innovation Award for Human Capital Management. The industry's only true end-to-end pay equity solution, CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite offers a new approach to managing compensation that helps organizations get pay right, build trust with employees, and win the war for talent. The Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards, now in their 15th year, recognize trailblazing vendors that contribute advancements in technology, drive change, and increase value for organizations worldwide, backed by market research and analyst expertise across business and IT.
CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite has transformed how mid-sized and enterprise organizations can achieve and maintain pay equity. The Suite's foundation is based on Salary.com's comprehensive view of pay equity: equal pay for comparable jobs that is internally equitable, externally competitive, and transparently communicated.
With the CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite, organizations can:
- Group comparable jobs
- Model internal equity
- Benchmark external competitiveness
- Identify and resolve pay gaps
- Transparently communicate through the issuance of total compensation statements
- Proactively monitor for pay inequities
"I'd first like to acknowledge the fine work of the two finalists in our category, Oracle for Oracle ME and Synd.io for Syndio Workplace Equity Platform and thank the Ventana Research team for their rigorous vetting process," said Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett. "Pay equity is a defining issue for businesses today, one in serious need of a solution. We're proud of winning this award which recognizes the collaborative efforts of our technologists and compensation experts who created this comprehensive solution that makes pay equity achievable and sustainable. Corporate leaders who mandate pay equity will signal to their industry and the market how their company puts employees first. And our CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite will take them through every step of the process."
Salary.com has also published the Plunkett Pay Equity Framework, available to any organization seeking to achieve lasting pay equity. An industry-leading best practices guide, the Framework takes organizations through a series of actionable steps to arrive at an outcome that is favorable to both employers and employees.
"Organizations are facing pressure from all sides, from employees to boards to society at large, to achieve pay equity," said Quincy Valencia, Vice President and Research Director at Ventana Research. "The urgency around this issue demands a visionary solution that accounts for all elements of the pay equity equation and guides a seamless, integrated process. Salary.com's CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite demonstrated that it is that visionary solution, one that can lead both mid-sized and large-scale organizations to successful and sustainable pay equity outcomes."
For more information on Salary.com's CompAnalyst Pay Equity Suite, visit https://www.salary.com/pay-equity/.
About Ventana Research
Ventana Research is the most authoritative and respected market research and advisory services firm. The firm provides insight and expert guidance on mainstream and disruptive technologies through a unique set of research-based offerings including benchmark research and technology evaluation assessments, education workshops and our research and advisory services, Ventana On-Demand. Their unparalleled understanding of the role of technology in optimizing business processes and performance and our best practices guidance are rooted in our rigorous research-based benchmarking of people, processes, information and technology across business and IT functions in every industry. This benchmark research plus their market coverage and in-depth knowledge of hundreds of technology providers means they can deliver education and expertise to their clients to increase the value they derive from technology investments while reducing time, cost and risk.
About Salary.com
Salary.com® is the leading provider of compensation market data, software, and analytics, bringing more of the trusted data and intuitive software organizations need to get pay right. The industry's fastest-growing compensation management company, Salary.com serves over 30,000 survey participant organizations, over 8,000 business-to-business software subscribers, and over 45 million employees globally. HR professionals rely on Salary.com's 360° view of their compensation practices so they can efficiently and accurately achieve internal pay equity and adapt to market changes. Salary.com's state-of-the-art CompAnalyst® accelerates compensation workflows, delivers real-time data, and powers accurate, equitable, and competitive compensation through one intuitive platform. For more information, please visit www.salary.com.
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"Justin Bieber RESUMES WORLD TOUR!!!" AEG Presents UK tweeted Monday.
"Starting a run of European festivals in Italy on 31st July, then continue across South America, South Africa, The Middle East, Asia, Australia & New Zealand then back to Europe in 2023," the tweet reads. "Details of postponed U.S shows coming soon!"
Last month the singer announced he was pausing his tour because of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which left him unable to move half of his face.
"It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis," he said in a video posted on his verified Instagram account. "As you can see this eye is not blinking. I can't smile on this side of my face; this nostril will not move. So there's full paralysis on this side of my face."
He later offered an update about how he was doing with the rare neurological syndrome, caused by the same virus that can cause chicken pox and shingles.
"Each day has gotten better and through all of the discomfort I have found comfort in the one who designed me and knows me," he said.
CNN has reached out to reps for Bieber for comment.
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MALVERN, Penn., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 20n Bio, an AI-powered drug discovery startup focusing on designing new proteins for therapeutics, announced the appointment of LIANG Shide, PhD, as Vice President of Computational Biology, effective May 9, 2022. Dr. LIANG will oversee the computational design and R&D of proteins for therapeutics, grow the company's research team, and guide the company to advance drug candidates from discovery to the clinic.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. LIANG join 20n Bio in this critical role and at this pivotal time in the company. He will be crucial in our efforts to build out and progress our pipeline of development programs based on our protein design platform. With our team's depth and breadth in protein design and computing, particularly in designing and developing the protein drugs in new application scenarios, he will be vital in helping us fulfill our mission of discovering and developing new proteins for therapeutics", said Mingfu Zhu, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of 20n Bio, "We look forward to an exciting period of growth in our research efforts under the new leadership as we continue to expand our scientific team and progress our preclinical development programs."
LIANG Shide, PhD
Dr. LIANG is an accomplished biopharmaceutical leader. He possesses over two decades of research experience in fundamental theories of bioinformatics and their applications in experimental biology. He has garnered fruitful investigations in protein structure prediction and antibody drugs R&D. He maintained responsibility for projects under National Natural Science Foundation of China and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and played a key role in major research projects in both countries. Then he led numerous projects of discovery and preclinical development in multiple therapeutic areas. Prior to his role at 20n Bio, Dr. LIANG served as Senior Director at Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd. where he was responsible for the founding of the world's leading antibody R&D platforms, including the full-human antibody phage display library, platform of antibody structure design, bispecific and multifunctional antibody technology, and the building of a stable and efficient antibody drugs R&D system for Bio-Thera to propel its novel antibody drugs development. Dr. LIANG also pioneered a set of advanced computational methods for protein structure and function analysis, and protein immunogenicity prediction. He has published more than 30 papers in international authoritative journals like Nucleic acids Research and Bioinformatics, producing a total of over 1,800 citations. He completed postdoctoral research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center after earning his PhD in Physical Chemistry at Peking University.
About 20n Bio
20n Bio is a VC-backed start-up dedicated to the computational design of novel protein therapeutics. Launched in 2021 and located in Malvern PA, its mission is to address unmet medical needs by leveraging artificial intelligence to generate protein drugs in silico with desired biophysical, functional, and pharmacological properties.
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Nation's premier remote worker recruitment program now accepting applications for three communities, offering $12,000 cash and free outdoor recreation
LEWISBURG, W.Va., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend West Virginia, the nation's premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its second class has begun the move to the Greenbrier Valley. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, Ascend WV will provide these pioneers more than $20,000 in incentives–and a path to "Almost Heaven."
The program, which began in April 2021, is quickly ramping up its recruitment efforts. Ascend WV also today announced application openings for all three program locations: Morgantown Area, Greenbrier Valley and the Eastern Panhandle.
"What an incredible day for West Virginia as we gear up to welcome these new men, women and their families to the charming Greenbrier Valley region," said Brad D. Smith, Co-Founder of the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and President of Marshall University. "As a native West Virginian whose career has once taken me away and now led me back to my home state, I couldn't be more proud of the work we've done to allow so many talented individuals the opportunity to work from the beautiful mountains of West Virginia."
"We founded this program based on three principles: community, purpose and the outdoors. We've been blown away by the first class that moved to Morgantown last year. They've settled in and become true community members who now share in our passion and love for West Virginia. It's been great getting to know the first class, and I can't wait to start getting to know the Greenbrier Valley's newest residents," said Co-Founder Alys Smith.
Ascend WV's second class has a diverse background and will bring a wide array of talents to their new community. Though their work spans industries ranging from consulting to advertising to computer systems design, and they all share a love for the great outdoors.
More than 3,600 – just about the number of residents in Lewisburg – applied to make the move to the Greenbrier Valley. The 33 selected hail from as far away as California and from 19 different U.S. states. Each bringing a depth of education and professional experience, the average annual income of those selected is approximately $125,000. Many of the new West Virginians are bringing their families along with them; a total of more than 60 people will relocate to the Greenbrier Valley area when the class makes its move.
"All eyes are on West Virginia, and this program shows that our hard work is paying off. West Virginia is quickly becoming a sought-after place to start a business, live in paradise and raise a family. Cathy and I would like to be among the first to welcome these new residents to Almost Heaven, West Virginia," said Gov. Jim Justice.
Among those choosing the modern mountain lifestyle found in West Virginia is Ben Isenberg, who is coming to West Virginia from Maryland. Ben, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Symmetry Agency, was one of the first to arrive in the Greenbrier Valley with his family, closing on a home just 30 days after receiving his spot.
"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I set out to travel across the United States to stretch our legs and experience nature. We traveled, camped and explored national parks across the country in search of a place that would feel like our forever home. As new West Virginia residents, I am proud to say that we have found just that and more in the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia."
Also joining the class will be Andrew Neely, a native West Virginian. Neely, whose career in the Air Force once took him away from his home state, says it's a dream to return home. Neely is a modern-day Rocket Boy, recently working with NASA on the Artemis Project assisting in procurement & contracts and in his most recent role as a Senior Contracts Manager with Primer AI, a San Francisco based Artificial Intelligence company.
"As a graduate of Greenbrier East High School, it feels like a dream come true to return home, said Neely. "I'm an avid fisherman, paddler and biker, so West Virginia makes complete sense as the place for me to put down roots. My dog, Darwin, is already loving the miles of trails and wide-open space he has to roam."
Even if they weren't selected for the inaugural Greenbrier Valley class, all Ascend WV applicants received some good news from the Ascend team: on average applicants will receive $3,500 in mortgage assistance if they move to West Virginia. This offer, provided by Ascend WV in partnership with Rocket Mortgage, is available to all who applied to the program earlier this year. See website for pricing details.
"One of the most exciting parts of this program has been watching an incredible amount of interest for West Virginia build across the nation and around the world. By partnering with Rocket Mortgage, we've not had to tell a single one of our 10,000+ applicants 'no.' Thanks to our partnership with Rocket Mortgage, every person who applies to the program gets an invitation to call the Mountain State home. The best news of all? We are starting to see those moves happen as well," said Brad D. Smith.
Ascend WV's acceptance rate for this second class was less than 1%, so applicants were also encouraged to resubmit their application for subsequent classes and/or other locations.
The Ascend WV program was made possible by a $25 million gift to West Virginia University's Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative from former Intuit executive chairman and current Marshall University President Brad D. Smith and his wife, Alys. Together with Governor Justice and his departments of Tourism and Economic Development, the collective team developed the only program in the country that focuses on outdoor recreation opportunities for talent recruitment and attraction.
"Ascend WV reflects the entrepreneurial-led approach our university has taken to drive economic development as part of our land-grant mission," West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said. "I have enjoyed meeting members of the Morgantown cohort who came home to West Virginia or decided to make this their home, and I am excited to see this wildly successful program expand in other communities across the state."
To help participants experience West Virginia's extraordinary landscapes, roaring rivers and vibrant small towns, the program includes these incentives:
- Cash: $12,000 cash relocation incentive, paid in installments over a 2-year period.
- Free Outdoor Recreation: One year of free outdoor recreation valued at more than $2,500. The package encourages a healthy work-life balance filled with hiking, ATV riding, ziplining, rafting, rock climbing, golfing, skiing, and more.
- Free coworking space: Remote workers will have modern facilities to stay connected and access to more than $1,200 in free outdoor gear rentals.
- Professional advancement: The ability to earn remote work certifications through West Virginia University and access to the John Chambers College of Business and Economics entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Networking: Access to state business leaders through special events and guided excursions to experience West Virginia's abundant outdoor recreation assets.
The program will welcome more than 1,000 remote workers to the state over the next five years.
"We are beyond excited to welcome our newest West Virginia residents to the Greenbrier Valley," said Danny Twilley, AVP for Economic, Community, and Asset Development at West Virginia University. "When you combine vibrant communities with the growing outdoor recreation amenities you create an unparalleled quality of life as the Mountain State becomes the premier location to live, work, and play."
As Ascend West Virginia welcomes remote workers to the Greenbrier Valley, it is now accepting applications for upcoming classes in the Morgantown Area, Eastern Panhandle and Greenbrier Valley.
"The success of this program is a testament to the national interest and excitement around West Virginia as a state on the rise," said Chelsea Ruby, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism. "Our mountain towns are ready to welcome new residents, and we invite everyone to find the vibrant community that fits your needs and apply for a chance to be a part of one of our next classes."
The Ascend WV program spans three regions of the state, each of which offer a unique setting to appeal to remote workers:
- Greenbrier Valley: Laid-back living just 40 minutes from America's newest national park–the New River Gorge Park & Preserve–and home to 203 mountain bike trails, 2,280+ climbing routes and 138 paddling runs.
- Morgantown Area: Lively college town brimming with culture, innovation and plenty of space to roam–boasting 100 paddling runs, 1,400 climbing routes and nearly 200 mountain bike trails.
- Eastern Panhandle: Historic small towns with great proximity to the nation's capital–elevated with bustling arts and culture, new development and hearty adventure along the Appalachian Trail.
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Ascend WV is more than a remote work program – it is a vision of a better way of living in a place that gives you more than it takes back. Through Ascend WV, the nation's remote workers can build a new life in the mountain towns of West Virginia. With incredible incentives like $12,000 and a year of free outdoor recreation with access to complimentary gear rentals, the Ascend WV offer is one that cannot be matched. Ascend WV was made possible by a $25 million gift to West Virginia University's Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative (Smith OEDC). From there, the Smith OEDC collaborated with partners from around the state to help remote workers from around the country rise to new heights: Governor Jim Justice, West Virginia Department of Tourism, West Virginia Department of Economic Development, West Virginia University, and more.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — A new report from WalletHub is looking at fatherhood, specifically the conditions that support working fathers.
More than 90% of married fathers work, as opposed to almost 70% of married mothers.
The report compares all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 23 different metrics indicating friendliness toward working fathers, including average length of the work day for men, child-care costs and share of men in good or better health.
Being in the Lone Star State we wonder where Texas ranks amongst the nation, and the results are too favorable. Texas ranks 39th in the nation, with officials saying Texas has highest rate of uninsured men, one of the longest work days in the nation for men, and some of the highest child-care costs in the nation.
Here is how Texas ranked in some of the metrics:
- 28th – Male Life Expectancy
- 44th – % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty
- 1st – Unemployment Rate for Dads with Kids Younger than 18
- 51st – Male Uninsured Rate
- 46th – Avg. Length of Work Day (in Hours) for Males
- 41st – % of Physically Active Men
- 42nd – Child-Care Costs (Adjusted for Median Family* Income)
- 3rd – Day-Care Quality
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Nation's top industry, nonprofit and education leaders call for state leaders to encourage the teaching of computer science in school; CEOs commit to creating new employment opportunities across the U.S.
SEATTLE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with national nonprofit organization Code.org, over 500 of the nation's top industry, nonprofit, and education leaders today issued a bipartisan letter calling on state governments and education leaders to "update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every school to have the opportunity to learn computer science."
The coalition behind this effort is unprecedented in U.S. education, uniting the leaders and founders of large tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon, together with CEOs of companies across sectors, including American Express, Nike, Starbucks, Delta Airlines, AT&T, UPS, Walgreens, and Hasbro, as well as national education organizations such as Khan Academy, the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association.
"Every industry is impacted by digital technology, yet not every student has the opportunity to learn how technology works," said Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi. "Today, computer science should be a core subject, just like basic biology or algebra. The United States has seen tremendous momentum behind this idea, and today's announcement makes it clear that the time for action is now. We must ensure that standards and the curricula used across the country prioritize computer science so that all students, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, have the opportunity to participate in our digital economy."
Today's announcement coincides with the culmination of the National Governors Association Chairman's Initiative for K-12 computer science, led by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and supported by a coalition of bipartisan governors. Over the last decade, all 50 states have taken action to expand access to computer science, including allowing computer science to count toward core graduation requirements, funding professional learning to train more teachers, and creating clear certification pathways for computer science teachers. Yet today, the United States has over 700,000 open computing jobs, but only 80,000 computer science graduates a year, and only 5% of high school students study computer science.
"The rapid adoption of technology across our economy means more careers will require an understanding of computer science, and our schools must prepare the next generation for this future. There is a profound urgency to ensure all students, especially Black and Latino students who have been historically underrepresented in upwardly mobile careers, can develop the knowledge and skills critical to succeed," said Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman, and CEO of leading global technology investor Vista Equity Partners who signs alongside 27 of his portfolio company CEOs. "On behalf of myself, Vista and the 27 CEOs within the Vista portfolio who have signed on, we are proud to join Code.org and its coalition of industry leaders and philanthropists not just in calling on states to take action, but in lending our support to drive change."
"Every student should learn computer science in the classroom," said Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube. "When I was young, I didn't see myself as someone who could work in tech, but I took a computer science class in college, and it changed the course of my career. I believe all students should have the opportunity to explore how computer science could impact their lives."
The call to action issued today urges states to expand access by encouraging updates to academic standards and curricula that incorporate computer science as a foundation to prepare all students–regardless of whether they plan to pursue a career in technology–to thrive in today's evolving workforce. In turn, those who signed on to the letter have committed to creating employment opportunities for computer science students in every American city and in every sector.
"I am excited to see many of our nation's business and nonprofit leaders recognize that it is critical for all students, especially young women and students of color, to develop computer science skills that prepare them for successful futures," said Alberto M. Carvalho, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent. "Los Angeles Unified will build on its longstanding commitment to computer science, and I call on other superintendents to ensure the curricula in our schools give all students the opportunity to build foundational computer science skills."
"Foundational K-12 computer science education is critical—although every student may not be bound for a tech career, every student will enter the digital economy, and every part of an organization requires digital skills," said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture. "Business, government and education must come together to design a comprehensive, relevant computer science curriculum that gives our country's students more equal opportunities, prepares them for the jobs of the future, and helps companies across industries continue to meet their rapidly changing talent needs."
Code.org is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Our vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also created the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world.
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Having launched a care model centered around nurse practitioners, Greater Good Health's latest funding round will broaden its reach and breadth of value-based care capabilities
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Good Health, the company redefining value-based care through the first primary care model centered around nurse practitioners, today announced that it has secured a total of $13 million in funding since its inception last year. Adding to $3 million in previously undisclosed seed funding, Greater Good Health recently closed another round totaling $10 million led by LRVHealth, with participation from Martin Ventures, Health Velocity Capital, returning investor Optum Ventures and additional angel investors and renowned healthcare experts.
A testament to Greater Good Health's continued growth trajectory, the funds will be used to help the company grow its existing network of NPs, expand into additional states and broaden its digital solution.
"Nurse practitioners, along with other healthcare professionals, have felt undervalued and burnt out for years – a sentiment that was exacerbated by the pandemic and continues in its aftermath," said Sylvia Hastanan, founder and CEO of Greater Good Health, who spent the last decade in leadership roles with national provider organizations such as Optum, Davita Medical Group and HealthCare Partners. "As a result, the nation is facing an alarming shortage of healthcare workers, especially in primary care. To help address provider burnout, it's important to build and expand systems designed to support healthcare professionals to work at the top of their license."
Greater Good Health connects and empowers NPs with value-based care training, technology tools, clinical resources and professional development. Resources include a technology-enabled community, personal wellness experiences and professional learning and development content. Additionally, the digital platform enables NPs to improve scheduling, access clinical resources and more.
"With more states moving to full practice authority, we recognize that NPs are well-positioned to help improve health access and equity for all," said Hastanan. "And as we continue providing NPs with the tools needed to be successful, we look forward to further expanding our reach to more patients – especially those that struggle with accessing a physician."
Operating primarily on the West Coast, Greater Good Health plans to expand in geography and services with value-based provider groups, hospitals and health plans.
"The biggest challenge in healthcare right now is addressing rampant provider burnout and physician shortage – especially within primary care. We're hearing this repeatedly from the health systems and other strategic partners in our network," said Tripp Peake, managing partner at LRVHealth. "We're investing in Greater Good Health because their unique approach to empowering nurse practitioners helps fill massive gaps in care. It opens access to primary medicine for more people, keeps people healthier, and ultimately benefits everyone as the industry continues its shift to value-based care."
For more information and to join the community, visit www.greatergoodhealth.com.
About Greater Good Health
Greater Good Health is a healthcare startup committed to redefining holistic value-based care and expanding primary care access. The company's platform, centered around nurse practitioners (NPs), provides NPs access to a broad community, an education portal, including the Greater Good Institute, technology tools to enhance scheduling, analytics, and access point of care tools, as well wellness resources to help prevent burnout. For more information, visit www.greatergoodhealth.com.
About LRVHealth
LRVHealth is the "Inside Healthcare" venture capital platform. LRVHealth's investors include leading provider, payer, and vendor organizations, comprising a network that touches one in three healthcare consumers across the U.S. Together, this network collaborates to identify, invest in, and adopt innovative solutions to the industry's most pressing needs. Founded in 2000 by an experienced team of healthcare investors, operators, and advisors, the LRVHealth team provides early-stage capital, operating experience, and industry insight to build the next generation of great healthcare companies. For more information, visit www.LRVHealth.com.
About Martin Ventures
Martin Ventures is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm based in Nashville, TN. Martin Venture focuses on both building de novo companies and investing capital into world-class entrepreneurs' leading innovative healthcare technology and services companies. For more information, visit www.martinventures.com.
About Health Velocity Capital
Health Velocity Capital invests exclusively in innovative healthcare software and services companies. The firm's partners have more than 75 collective years as investors, entrepreneurs, and executives helping to finance and build innovative companies that created important new healthcare markets and that became market leaders, including successful companies such as Teladoc, Livongo Health, Change Healthcare, MDLive, Contessa Health, Headspace Health, Aspire Health, Zipari, IVX Health, Well Health, Compassus, Aperio, The Advisory Board Company, Healthways (Tivity Health), US Renal Care, Spero Health, OnShift, Vantage Oncology, D2Hawkeye, Circulation Health, Payerpath, and many others. In addition to investing on behalf of institutional investors, Health Velocity Capital invests on behalf of a number of the nation's largest and most influential healthcare organizations and many of their top executives who collectively represent organizations that provide health insurance to more than 175 million Americans, operate more than 600 hospitals, provide pharmacy and PBM services to all Americans, and provide software and services to every major hospital in the United States. For more information, please visit www.healthvelocitycapital.com.
About Optum Ventures
Optum Ventures is the independent venture fund of Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone, and part of the UnitedHealth Group. Optum Ventures invests in digital health companies that use data and insights to help improve consumers' access to health care services and how care is delivered and paid for, and that make the healthcare system more reliable and easier to navigate. For more information, please visit www.optumventures.com.
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Focus on health and wellness, employment opportunities, livelihood of families, and community development highlight initial four-years in region
SINGAPORE, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With four years of work, a growing team and an investment over $70 million, Dole Sunshine Company (DSC) is enabling better livelihoods in Sierra Leone. The brand, whose promise is to bring Sunshine for All™ to customers, employees and consumers around the world, is completing Phase 1 of its project in the West African nation with a focus on driving regional development, employment and healthcare, and providing a new level of certainty to the region at both their factory and the commercial plantation.
In 2017, the company officially embarked on the journey in the mostly untouched region of Sierra Leone, with extreme poverty, a harsh food crisis, and limited access to proper healthcare, electricity and water. The commercial plantations and factory are expected to add to livelihoods of over 8,000 people by 2024, and ongoing work has resulted in the establishment of a local health centre and neonatal wing, agricultural development, increased health and sanitation in the region, and quality products from the nation for export to EU, the Middle East and North America.
"As a purpose-driven business, our Dole Promise permeates everything we do and has been at the center of our work in Sierra Leone – addressing issues in the region while creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders," said Siddharth Ramaswamy, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Food & Beverages Group - Dole Sunshine Company. "With the cooperation and support from the people and the Government of Sierra Leone, we have been able to improve livelihoods and move forward in the region with many of our goals. So far, we are on track to meet and exceed our original plan. These are particularly relevant in the current food insecurity crisis, which is the consequence of the Ukraine war, commodities hyper-inflation and disrupted supply chains."
Outside of production, DSC has been focused on supporting the region in multiple ways including:
- Opened a health center with a focus on neonatal care, open to all employees, their families and all pregnant women in Sumbuya Lugbu. This is a major step forward for the region given its significant maternal and infant mortality rate (UNICEF).
- Improved access to water with 11 wells completed in June 2022, and another three planned before February 2023. This effort will provide access to 13 of 22 villages within Sumbuya.
- Supported food insecurity with agricultural development.
- Expanded access to electricity through government partnerships.
- Supported the upskilling of residents with a training facility, and spurred banking growth and existence through the Community bank with an increase in banked customers by 150%.
- Drove preservation and sustainability goals with contoured land tillage, recycling, fuel consumption monitoring, and new efficient farming practices.
"As a brand, we are driven in Sierra Leone by the impact we have already been able to make and by what is next," said Alex Riviera, Managing Director, Sierra Tropical Ltd. "As we ship product from the region to the world, we know that we are helping the country move forward and addressing many of the issues here today. And our work is an investment not only in Sierra Leone's future but in restating our focus on bringing sunshine to all."
In addition, the company is continuing to explore additional developments in Africa with partners in other countries, as well as donor organizations for improvements on infrastructure in Sierra Leone.
To learn more please visit sunshineforall.com.
The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh. Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region. For more information on Dole Sunshine Company, please visit DoleSunshine.com.
In 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise, with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.
- Better for People: Access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion people by 2025, moving towards zero processed sugar in all Dole Packaged Foods products by 2025.
- Better for Planet: Working towards zero fruit loss from Dole farms to markets by 2025, aiming for zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. Working towards net zero carbon emissions in Dole operations by 2030.
- Better for all Stakeholders: Dole will continue to positively impact all farmers, communities and people working for Dole – through its commitment to equal opportunity, living wages, and an ever-increasing level of safety, nutrition, and wellbeing. The company also seeks to advance human rights within the direct operations and supply chains by building a culture of transparency and accountability. The company also aims for a 50% increase in the value of its business by 2025.
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Topeka event space Beacon holds grand opening
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Beacon, a new Topeka event space, is officially up and running.
The venue held a grand opening and open house Thursday night. Located at 420 SW 9th St., The Beacon is in the former Topeka Women’s Club building. Owners say heavy renovations; including new ceilings, bathrooms, and a catering kitchen; gave the building new life.
You can check out BeaconTopeka.com if you want to reserve the space for an event.
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Partnership allows public safety agencies opportunity to solve crimes faster by bringing together live video, and sensor data from Axon and Fūsus into a single view via both Axon Respond and Fūsus Real-Time Crime Center
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, and Fūsus, the market leader in real-time crime center for public safety agencies in the U.S., today announced a strategic partnership to expand the capabilities of Axon Respond and the Fūsus Real Time Crime Center in the Cloud (RTC3) solution to provide agencies better real-time operations situational awareness including streamlined investigative workflows. The partnership will make it easier and more cost-effective for communities to aggregate live feeds from public and private cameras, including closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, in addition to live video feeds from Axon Body 3, Axon Fleet 3 and Axon Air connected drones, creating a unified operational picture for first responders.
A key challenge facing law enforcement today includes limited real-time visibility into what is happening in the field, difficulty sharing the right information with relevant parties, and the challenge of effectively mobilizing resources and managing incidents. Axon Respond addresses these challenges by allowing law enforcement supervisors to utilize location-mapping, including the location of on-scene officers, escalation alerts and live streaming to gain real-time visibility into evolving situations and make calls for back-up as needed.
Now, with this partnership, additional video footage and sensor data collected by Fūsus' connected systems will seamlessly integrate with the Axon Respond viewer. In addition, video and officer location captured by Axon Body 3 and Fleet 3 cameras will be available in Fūsus' RTC3 Real-Time Crime Center via their cloud interfaces.
The Fūsus solution makes it simple for communities to break down existing security information silos by allowing owners of private security systems to opt-in to providing law enforcement and public safety agencies with access to live-streaming video and evidence from public spaces, enhancing the safety of shopping malls, retailers, educational institutions, office buildings and more.
"Fūsus presents agencies with a unique opportunity to unify all of their public safety infrastructure like cameras, automatic license plate readers, automatic vehicle location and other data sources on a single, technology agnostic platform," says Axon's General Manager and Senior Vice President of Real-Time Operations, Ran Mokady. "Our partnership with Fūsus aligns with our vision for the future of public safety, where agencies and communities can work together seamlessly to create safer environments for all."
Fūsus aggregates live video, data and sensor feeds from virtually any source, thereby enhancing situational awareness and investigative capabilities of law enforcement and public safety agencies. This partnership will directly complement Axon's real-time operations offerings, particularly Axon Respond, which allows agencies to obtain seamless connection to agency-critical data sources and situational awareness during unfolding incidents. In connection with the partnership announcement, Axon will be launching new bidirectional APIs for Axon Respond that allow for flow of camera and other sensor data. Fūsus will be an inaugural partner using these APIs in support of the customers and communities we jointly serve.
"Axon is the perfect strategic partner for Fūsus, as we're both committed to ensuring everyone gets home safe," says Chris Lindenau, CEO of Fūsus. "Axon has done an incredible job of creating products that protect life and help officers to work smarter. We are excited to be joining forces with Axon to build a wider ecosystem that will tie together critical real-time investigative and life-saving assets across communities, to provide significantly enhanced situational awareness and ultimately, improve public safety."
In connection with the partnership, Axon closed a $21 million non-controlling minority investment in Fūsus. Fūsus has also committed to collaborating with Axon's independent AI Ethics Board.
Fūsus will be exhibiting and presenting at Axon's upcoming Accelerate Conference from May 23-25 in Phoenix, Ariz. For more information on this partnership, visit: https://www.axon.com/news/policing/rtcc
About Fūsus
Fūsus is the most widely used and trusted Real-Time Crime Center platform in U.S. Law Enforcement. The Fūsus Platform is an open ecosystem that integrates and enhances all public safety and investigations assets. It can integrate with any data source, pull in public and private video feeds, enable video sources with artificial intelligence, integrate ALPR, bodycam, drone and aircraft feeds, and do it all by utilizing and unifying existing equipment. The Fūsus platform is affordable and scalable for agencies of every size and budget. It enables law enforcement and public safety personnel to function more efficiently and with improved operational intelligence, creating a common operating picture that emphasizes officer, citizen and community safety.
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence, focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of us. To date, more than 268,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software engineering hub in Seattle, Wash., as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
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BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Systems, a world-leading supplier of Atomic Force Microscopes announced the opening of their new Eastern Regional Lab at Northeastern University's 14-acre Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA. The new facility is located on Boston's Route 128 high-tech corridor, 15 miles north of the city in Building V, a new $70 million, mixed-research building with 40,000+ square feet available for co-located university, industry, and government research partners.
"Park Systems is excited to open our applications lab at Northeastern's prestigious Innovation Campus co-located with industry partners and leading companies covering the latest research in emerging technologies," comments Dr. Stefan Kaemmer, Park Americas President. "We congratulate Northeastern on the opening of this outstanding facility and look forward to inviting customers to visit us at our new location. "
To date, 22 industry partners are co-located on the Innovation Campus, including Raytheon, Rogers Corporation (global supplier of engineered materials for telecoms and electronics industries), and VRC Metal Systems (innovative developer of commercial systems for metal-based additive manufacturing) along with 18 early-stage companies across a range of technologies.
"We welcome Park Systems joining the vibrant technology ecosystem at Northeastern University's Innovation Campus at Burlington MA," states Peter Boynton, Vice President Northeastern University Innovation Campus at Burlington. "The addition of the Park Systems AFM Applications Lab will enhance research and technology innovation among faculty, industry and government labs co-located here on the Innovation Campus."
Park Systems offers a complete line of AFM systems with advanced imaging modes that meet the application requirements of today's technology researchers. The extensive product line addresses the most pressing issues in materials science, EV electronics, failure analysis including advanced defect inspection methods, chemical/mechanical analysis, and 2D materials. R&D 100 Award Winner, Park FX40 is the first automatic AFM system that combines the accuracy and versatility needed in a research system with ease-of-use automation features never offered on a research AFM before.
"Our Atomic Force Microscopes address topographical imaging and characterization use cases that provide a foundation for researchers who are studying materials and their functional properties, "comments David Faddis, Northeastern Regional Manager, Park Systems Americas. "We will provide users with AFM research capabilities including new innovative imaging techniques for SECCM and in-situ measurements as well as systems that are combined with IR and WLI."
For more information on how industry's leading experts are using Park AFM, join us at NSS Americas online event Sept. 26, 2022.
To schedule a meeting to visit Park Systems Northeast regional lab, contact David Faddis at faddis@parksystems.com.
Park Systems is the fastest growing and world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems, with a complete range of products for researchers and engineers in the semiconductor and data storage industries, chemistry, materials, physics, and life sciences. Our mission is to enable nanoscale advances for scientists and engineers solving the world's most pressing problems and pushing the boundaries of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations. Customers of Park Systems include most of the world's top 20 largest semiconductor companies and leading research universities and government labs in the Americas, Europe , and Asia. Park Systems is a publicly traded corporation on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSDAQ) with corporate headquarters in Suwon, Korea, and regional headquarters in Santa Clara (USA), Mannheim (Germany), Zhubei City (Taiwan), Beijing (China), Tokyo (Japan), Mexico City (Mexico), and Singapore. To learn more about Park Systems, please visit http://www.parksystems.com.
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Consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations will receive a gift card for up to $50 worth of free gas, Kinder Bueno bars, and travel swag
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinder Bueno®, the crispy, creamy chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation, is celebrating the busy summer road trip season with "Summer Gets Bueno" a new program that will help summer travelers fill up their gas tanks and enjoy Kinder Bueno chocolate bars for free at participating gas stations. Beginning on July 29, Kinder Bueno is giving the consumers who pull up to the pump at participating gas stations in Westchester County, New York and on Long Island, New York the chance to receive a gift card with up to $50 worth of free gas while supplies last. A Kinder Bueno gas station attendant will also surprise drivers with a white glove service gas pumping experience, free Kinder Bueno chocolate bars and top fans also have the chance to receive additional road trip and travel swag.
"Nothing says summer like a road trip with friends and family, however, these days that can come with a hefty price tag," said Shalini Stansberry, Vice President of Marketing, Kinder Snacking. "That is why we launched "Summer Gets Bueno" as part of our ongoing "Life Gets Bueno" campaign, to help people get where they need to go and to savor their summer road trips by taking a crispy, creamy Kinder Bueno along for the ride. With one chocolatey bite of Kinder Bueno, the journey is sure to be extraordinary."
The Kinder Bueno "Summer Gets Bueno" event will be open for fans to enjoy on Friday, July 29 at the Shell at 1000 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale, New York 10583 and on Saturday, July 30 at the Ocean Gas & Mini Mart at 980 Montauk Highway in Shirley, New York 11967 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM ET or while supplies last.
In addition to experiencing the "Summer Gets Bueno" event in person, Kinder Bueno is also hosting a "Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes" through 8/11/22. Starting today, chocolate lovers from across the nation can enter for a chance to win one of hundreds of summer prizes like a Kinder Bueno gas gift card, a Kinder Bueno tumbler, a cooler and more from 12 a.m. ET on 4/22/22 through 11:59 p.m. ET on 8/11/22. Consumers must be 18 years or older to participate in the Summer Gets Bueno Sweepstakes. For more information and full sweepstakes rules, please visit www.summergetsbueno.com.
Kinder Bueno comes in individually wrapped, shareable packaging that is perfect for sharing and creating special moments on the road all summer long. Share your summer fun with Kinder Bueno by using #SummerGetsBueno and tagging @KinderBuenoUS.
About Kinder Bueno
Kinder Bueno is a crispy creamy chocolate bar that comes with a creamy hazelnut filling in a crispy wafer, enrobed in milk chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle. Since launching in the US, Kinder Bueno has reached more than 15 million households and is ranked in the Top 10 of 2020 Food and Beverage New Product Pacesetters by IRI1. Kinder Bueno is available nationwide at retail, grocery, drug and convenience stores.
For more information on the Kinder Bueno brand and where to find Kinder Bueno in stores, please visit www.Kinder.com. You can also check out Kinder Bueno Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for additional updates.
About Ferrero
For over 70 years, Ferrero has created products loved by generations. We've grown from a bakery in Alba, Italy into the third largest confectionery company in the world. Ferrero entered the North American market in 1969 and continues to spread joy with Ferrero Rocher®, Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac® and Fannie May® chocolates. Ferrero Group expanded its portfolio in 2018 with the addition of Butterfinger®, CRUNCH®, Baby Ruth®, 100Grand® and other legendary chocolate brands.
We are a family-owned company with 3,000 employees in eight offices and ten plants and warehouses in North America, including a cocoa processing plant in Brantford, Ontario and a planned chocolate processing factory in Bloomington, Illinois. Instilled in every aspect of our business is the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, and their passion for quality, creativity, and innovation. Follow @FerreroNACorp on Twitter and @FerreroNACorp on Instagram. www.ferreronorthamerica.com.
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Video shows Vermont man attacking police troopers with excavator bucket
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX/Gray News) - A Vermont man faces aggravated assault charges after attacking troopers last week with an excavator, according to police. The assault was captured on dashboard camera.
Police told WCAX that what should have been an easy arrest turned into mayhem.
“It could have been, ‘Sir, turn around, put your hands around your back. You’re under arrest for an assault,’ and they would have driven away,” Vermont State Police Capt. Matt Daley said.
Police arrived last Tuesday to arrest 24-year-old Brandon Tallman on burglary and assault charges stemming from an incident a few days before.
When Troopers Skylar Velasquez and Gabe Schrauf arrived, his parents tried to stop them from arresting their son.
His mom, Amy Tallman, is seen holding onto Brandon Tallman, getting into a scuffle with the troopers as they try to pull him away.
Meanwhile, his dad, Wayne Tallman, gets into the cab of an excavator parked in the driveway.
“They don’t have a scenario at the academy where we practice this one,” Daley said.
While the troopers are on the ground with Amy Tallman and Brandon Tallman, Wayne Tallman lowers the excavator and uses it as a weapon by swinging it at them.
Schrauf points his gun at him but doesn’t pull the trigger.
Daley says the troopers made good decisions that day.
“It was a dangerous situation that you were put in, and in the end, you came out on top. You affected the arrest. You guys both went home that night. That’s the goal of why we went there,” Daley said.
Wayne Tallman faces several charges including reckless endangerment and assault on a protected official. Amy Tallman faces charges for impeding an officer.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Here’s a fact just in case you needed a reminder that North Texas really does have everything. Did you know that the Crayola Store in Plano’s The Crayola Experience is one of just five Crayola stores in the nation?
With 60,000 feet of attractions, The Crayola Experience is a colorful and interactive place for families to enjoy! It’s packed with creative and educational playtime for children of all ages, including:
- Activity studio
- Adventure lab
- Cafe Crayola
- Cafe stage
- Color playground
- Colossal caddy
- Cool moves
- The Crayola Store
- Crayon Factory Show
- Drip art
- And much more
To book your trip to this colorful experience, visit crayolaexperience.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-crayola-experience-in-plano-is-one-of-just-five-crayola-stores-in-the-country/ | 2022-05-04T18:59:17Z |
Asian markets tumble after a tough day on Wall Street
By Laura He, CNN Business
Asian markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, continuing Wall Street’s downward spiral hours earlier.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng tumbled 2.8%, leading losses in the region. Japan’s Nikkei also dropped more than 2%. Korea’s Kospi was down 1.6%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index shed 1%.
The US stock market had a steep sell-off on Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about rising inflation and a possible economic recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.6%, its worst trading day since June 2020. The S&P 500 sank 4%, and the Nasdaq Composite skidded 4.7%.
Stock futures continued their downward trend on Thursday morning in Asia. The Dow futures were down 0.4%. The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures were down 0.5% and 0.8% respectively.
Elevated inflation readings out of UK and Canada were “a reminder for markets that the fight against inflation among central banks globally will be a challenging process,” said Jun Rong Yeap, a market strategist for IG Group, on Thursday.
“An uptick in Covid-19 cases in China seems to dampen earlier hopes of a quick easing in overall virus restrictions, potentially contributing to the market risk aversion,” he added.
The Chinese economy is likely to contract in the second quarter, as Covid lockdowns wreak havoc on activity. Consumer spending and factory output both shrank sharply last month, while unemployment surged to the highest level since the initial coronavirus outbreak in early 2020.
A top official in China tried once again on Thursday to lift the spirits of its huge tech industry. But markets were still deeply concerned about the growth prospects of the country’s big internet companies.
Those concerns were reinforced Wednesday when Tencent reported zero revenue growth in the first quarter, a worse outcome than expected.
“Despite recent assurances laid out by China authorities, the relief in China tech has proved to be short-lived thus far, as market participants await for more concrete policy follow-through in order to restore longer-term confidence,” Yeap said.
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As Director of DMEPA, Todd Bridges, RPh, was responsible for supervising the review and approval of proposed proprietary drug names and labels/labeling from a medication error perspective.
MIAMI, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute, the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare related name development, is pleased to announce incorporation of the principles and recommendations from the finalized US Food and Drug Administration FDA guidance, Safety Considerations for Container Labels and Carton Labeling Design to Minimize Medication Errors, into the company's label/labeling design and review services. The guidelines were implemented by Todd Bridges, RPh, Global President of Brand Institute's wholly owned regulatory subsidiary, Drug Safety Institute (DSI), and one of the authors of the draft version of this guidance.
Prior to joining DSI, Mr. Bridges was the Director of the Division of Medication Error Prevention and Analysis (DMEPA) in the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He has more than thirteen years of DMEPA experience with three of those years as Director. As Director of FDA's DMEPA, Mr. Bridges supervised the review of approximately 500 proprietary names each year. Since joining DSI, he has overseen 1,500 brand naming projects.
Mr. Bridges has contributed to FDA policy and guidances related to medication errors, represented FDA as a member of the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention as well as the Joint Commission's Patient Safety Advisory Group, and was responsible for establishing FDA's ongoing membership with the International Medication Safety Network. In addition, Mr. Bridges has thirteen years of pharmacy practice and supervisory experience prior to joining FDA.
Brand Institute is the global leader in brand name and identity development, providing a broad portfolio of branding and naming related services, including brand strategy, name development, trademark searches, market research, regulatory services, and visual identity solutions.
Drug Safety Institute (DSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brand Institute that provides Brand Institute's healthcare clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety, packaging, and labeling. DSI is comprised of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including FDA, EMA, Health Canada, AMA, and the WHO.
Contact:
James Dettore
Chairman & C.E.O.
jdettore@brandinstitute.com
www.brandinstitute.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating potential derivative claims on behalf of shareholders of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) relating to possible false and misleading statements to investors and significant insider trading by several officers and directors.
Plug Power and its CEO and CFO, Andrew Marsh and Paul Middleton, are currently subject to a consolidated class action securities lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging they made false and misleading statements to investors concerning the profitability of the company's hydrogen fuel cell business. Specifically, among other things, the company and its officers are alleged to have carried out a long-running scheme to misclassify the cost of liquid hydrogen delivered to customers, thus inflating the perceived profitability of Plug Power's core business. On May 14, 2021, the company restated several prior-period financial statements from 2018 through the third quarter of 2020 to address the misclassification. At the same time, Plug Power also disclosed a material weakness in internal controls and announced that the company's improper accounting practices, allegedly uncovered by a new auditor, dated back to 2016.
Shortly before the restatements, Mr. Marsh and Mr. Middleton sold approximately $45 million of their personal holdings of Plug Power stock alongside several other high-level insiders, including at least six directors and the company's General Counsel and COO. The company also conducted two lucrative secondary offerings in November 2020 and February 2021, together netting approximately $3 billion of additional capital on the basis of these allegedly false and misleading statements.
The Schubert Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Plug Power's officers and directors in connection with these allegations.
If you own stock in Plug Power and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.classactionlawyers.com/plugpower.
About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents shareholders, employees, and consumers in class actions against corporate defendants, as well as shareholders in derivative actions against their officers and directors. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide.
Contact
Amber L. Schubert
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
aschubert@sjk.law
Tel: 415-299-8257
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PITTSBURGH, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique way to cover and protect a jeep vehicle parked outside overnight," said an inventor, from Lake Jackson, Texas, "so I invented the JEEP DEW RAG CAB COVER. My design offers an alternative to dull and boring cab covers."
The invention provides an attractive way to protect a parked jeep-style or other vehicle. In doing so, it prevents dew and other debris from accumulating on the cab interior. As a result, it enhances fun and style and it provides added protection. The invention features a durable and decorative design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for the owners of jeep-style and other vehicles such as boats, motorcycles, kayaks, cars, trucks, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-184, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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‘Sopranos’ actor Tony Sirico dies at age 79
(Gray News) - Actor Tony Sirico, known for his role as mobster Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri in HBO’s landmark series “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 79.
Sirico’s brother, Robert, and his “Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli both announced his death on social media Friday.
“It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the family of Gennaro Anthony “Tony” Sirico wishes to inform you of his death on the morning of July 8, 2022,” Robert Sirico wrote on Facebook. “Tony is survived by his two beloved children, Joanne Sirico Bello and Richard Sirico, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and many other relatives.”
On Instagram, Imperioli wrote:
“It pains me to say that my dear friend, colleague and partner in crime, the great TONY SIRICO has passed away today. Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone I’ve ever known. I was at his side through so much: through good times and bad. But mostly good. And we had a lot of laughs. We found a groove as Christopher and Paulie and I am proud to say I did a lot of my best and most fun work with my dear pal Tony. I will miss him forever. He is truly irreplaceable. I send love to his family, friends and his many many fans. He was beloved and will never be forgotten. Heartbroken today.”
Beyond “The Sopranos,” Sirico had a long career in film and television stretching back to the ‘70s, with acting credits including roles in Martin Scorsese’s classic “Goodfellas,” several Woody Allen films – including “Mighty Aphrodite” and “Bullets over Broadway” – and “Family Guy.”
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who is up for reelection in November, on Friday vetoed a package of bills passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have made a series of changes to the battleground state’s election laws.
Republicans who fast-tracked the bills don’t have the votes to override his vetoes. The bills are part of a nationwide Republican effort to reshape elections following President Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump.
The bills were quickly passed earlier this year amid Trump’s insistence that the 2020 election was stolen from him and that there was widespread fraud, despite no evidence to back up his claims. Courts, recounts, independent audits and partisan reviews have all upheld President Joe Biden’s nearly 21,000-vote victory.
In vetoing the eight bills, Evers told lawmakers that “The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy; it should not be subject to the whim of politicians who do not like the outcome of an election.”
Evers said the vetoed bills were “passed under the guise of needing to reform our election system because elected officials in this state have enabled disinformation about our elections and elections process.”
Republican Sen. Alberta Darling defended the measures, saying “It’s clear the governor didn’t even bother to read these bills and wants to lump any election reform as a conspiracy theory.”
Republican supporters argued that the changes were intendent to address deficiencies identified in an audit by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau and a review done by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty. But the vetoed bills went far beyond those recommendations and would have changed how votes are cast and elections are run in Wisconsin.
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has rebuffed calls from Trump and some Republican lawmakers to decertify Biden’s win, had said the bills were about fixing problems for future elections, not relitigating the past.
Vos, who met with Trump, ordered a taxpayer-funded investigation into the election that is ongoing led by former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman. The investigation has been mired in lawsuits challenging the legality of subpoenas Gableman filed with mayors of the state’s largest and most Democratic cities.
The court fight is expected to go into July and perhaps longer. Gableman’s current contract runs through the end of April. Gableman, on a podcast hosted by former Trump Chief of Staff Steve Bannon, asked fans to call Vos to pressure him to change his mind about picking up Gableman’s office equipment on April 26.
Vos floated the possibility of rescinding the subpoenas he signed for Gableman, a move that would effectively end the official investigation.
The bills Evers vetoed would have:
— Prohibited anyone other than the voter, an immediate family member or a legal guardian from returning an absentee ballot. That issue is currently pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, with oral arguments scheduled for next week.
— Barred the spending of private money on the administration of elections. Republicans have cried foul over $8.8 million in grants Wisconsin’s largest and most Democratic cities received in 2020 from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a group funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Grants were also awarded to smaller, majority Republican cities.
Republicans are trying to get around the veto by putting the ban in the state constitution. That would require approval by voters as early as next year.
— Bar election clerks from filling in any missing information on a voter’s absentee ballot envelope. Trump had argued that thousands of ballots where clerks filled in missing information on the outside envelope should be discounted, but courts rejected his argument. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission had advised clerks for years that filling in the missing information was OK.
— Require the bipartisan elections commission to hire Republican and Democratic-aligned attorneys to work with commission members and offer what would likely be contrary legal advice. Nonpartisan attorneys currently work for the commission.
— Give the Legislature control over guidance delivered to local election clerks by the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
— Limit who can identify as indefinitely confined, a status that allows for absentee ballots for those who can’t get to the polls due to age, illness or disability.
— Require the state to conduct checks to ensure that registered voters are United States citizens. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/wisconsin-governor-vetoes-republican-election-bills/ | 2022-04-09T14:08:49Z |
Sticker Mule's Purchase of the SurePress L-6534VW UV Press Marks Epson America's 100th Unit Sold
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America today announced it has sold 100 SurePress® digital label presses in North America. The 100th unit was a SurePress L-6534VW UV press purchased by custom printing company Sticker Mule for its Amsterdam, N.Y. location. The SurePress portfolio is engineered to meet the production, quality and service and support demands of label converters, specialty printers and vertical manufacturers.
"Epson helped us take over the online label market and it's a great honor to install the 100th Epson SurePress printer sold in North America," said Anthony Constantino, co-founder and CEO of Sticker Mule. "No one can touch the combination of Sticker Mule magic and Epson print quality. Not only is the SurePress a great machine, but the Epson team behind it is an innovative powerhouse. They deserve a big congratulations for reaching such a major milestone. I only wish we owned all 100."
Continuing its legacy as a trusted digital label and packaging press provider and innovator, Epson recently introduced two new SurePress digital label presses with fine-tuned feature sets for prime label converters and commercial printers. The SurePress L-6534VW with Digital Varnish or optional Orange Ink delivers reliable and repeatable high-speed printing of up to 2.0 million square feet per month.2 The new SurePress L-4733AW is the only digital press in its class with White Ink1 for prime labels and thin films.
"Our 100th SurePress installation in North America is a testament to the acceptance in the market of Epson technology for high-end digital inkjet label production," said Victor Gomez, director, Industrial Labels, Epson America. "We have installed presses at label converters of all sizes, as well as at promotional products printers, print-for-use sites, and many other traditional and non-traditional label and packaging providers. It's appropriate that this milestone was reached with the SurePress L-6534VW UV press at Sticker Mule, who coincidentally also bought the very first SurePress L-6534VW."
Epson SurePress digital label presses are engineered for flexibility and reliability, and with a remarkable color gamut, are designed to deliver accurate spot colors and gradients required for brand-quality color prime labels and packaging. SurePress presses are designed as a system with Epson manufactured components including ink, printheads, LED pinning and curing, offering stable, predictable production.
For additional information, visit www.epson.com/surepress. For inquiries in North America, contact:
- Western Region: Mark Elsbernd, (818) 620-2730 or mark.elsbernd@ea.epson.com
- Central Region: Bob Ochalla, (630) 710-6005 or bob.ochalla@ea.epson.com
- Eastern Region and Canada: Frank Connelly, (615) 585-9058 or frank.connelly@ea.epson.com
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Compared with similar digital label presses priced at $250,000 (USD) or less as of May 2022.
2 Verified by Epson Remote Management System.
EPSON and SurePress are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.
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Daniela (Glass) Doty
Daniela (Glass) Doty, age 66 of Round Rock, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
Daniela was born on March 27, 1956, in Rastatt, Germany. She was adopted in July 1958 by Otis and Rose Ann (Sissy) Doty while in Germany. She moved to the U.S. with her new parents in 1960 and became a U.S. citizen in 1962. She graduated from Johnson High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1974. She lived in many states as her dad was a Lt. Col. in the Army and traveled with them until she married. Daniela had one son, Bryan Glass, who passed in a tragic accident with his father and Bryan’s son, Cody in December 2017. Daniela loved animals, antiques, traveling, and being with family. Although health issues made her life difficult, she was very strong-willed and never gave up on life. Daniela was a beautiful woman who loved to tan and go to the beach. She loved the Lord and enjoyed reading the Bible.
Daniela is preceded in death by her father, Otis Doty; son, Bryan Glass; and grandson, Cody Glass.
She is survived by her mother, Rose Ann Doty of Cedar Park, Texas; stepson, Conway Glass and wife, Jessica of Waterford City, North Dakota; step-grandson, Wyatt Glass; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by two cousins that were more like sisters, Jan Vansa-Armstrong of Temple, and Deborah Meyer of Morgan’s Point Resort.
Memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends Rescue in Waco or any other pet rescue of your choice, or Amy’s House in Temple, a nonprofit hospitality house for organ transplant recipients.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Park Valley Inn Health Center in Round Rock, Texas for caring for Daniela for the last few years of her life, the staff of St. David’s Hospital in Round Rock for their special care of Daniela in her last days to help her transition to Heaven peacefully, and to Compassus Hospice for helping during this time of loss, and to all the family and friends for their calls and visits.
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LAKELAND, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SteriPack Group ("SteriPack"), a leading global contract manufacturer serving the medical device, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic markets, announces Inflexion Private Equity Partners, a leading UK-based private equity firm, has led the buyout of SteriPack. This strategic partnership positions SteriPack for accelerated growth, geographical expansion, and an enhanced service offering to better support current and future customers.
SteriPack provides holistic and integrated product life-cycle management services commencing with award winning product design & development, human factors research & engineering, regulatory, QA, DFM, manufacturing, sterilization, and supply chain management. The company employs over 650 people from its locations in Ireland, Poland, Malaysia, and the US, and has over 100 clients.
The funding from Inflexion will support the business to continue to scale globally as it benefits from strong market growth and further international expansion opportunities. SteriPack is also well placed to undertake further acquisitions with the support of Inflexion.
Andrew McLean, CEO of SteriPack, said, "We're very proud of our strong growth record and are keen to build on it to take SteriPack even further as we become even more valued partners to our customers through expansion of our capabilities and geographic footprint. Inflexion's presence in our core markets of Europe, Asia and the US as well as its extensive M&A experience make it the ideal partner to support our future international growth."
Flor Kassai, Partner and Head of Inflexion's Buyout Fund, commented, "SteriPack is clearly an extremely successful niche market player whose ongoing focus on high-quality innovation has earned it an impressive and loyal client roster. We are incredibly excited to bring our experience to bear to help management accelerate its growth further across the globe."
For more information, please contact:
Chloe Bagley
c.bagley@steripackgroup.com
About SteriPack Group
SteriPack is a flexible and responsive global contract manufacturer providing comprehensive partner solutions for medical device, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical combination products. SteriPack offers a full suite of integrated product lifecycle solutions, including contract manufacturing, contract packaging, and injection molding services. SteriPack supports its customers from initial concept, design & development to product realization, including product lifecycle management solutions such as regulatory, quality, laboratory testing, sterilization, and supply chain management.
Learn more at steripackgroup.com.
About Inflexion
Inflexion is a leading mid-market private equity firm which works in partnership with ambitious management teams of high growth, entrepreneurial businesses to accelerate sustainable growth. Inflexion's flexible approach allows it to back both majority and minority investments, typically investing £10m to £400m of equity in each deal.
With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, Inflexion's funds invest across a variety of sectors from offices in London, Manchester and Amsterdam. Inflexion helps businesses achieve the next stage of growth through M&A, international expansion, digital enhancement, talent development, commercial strategy, sustainability focus and access to Inflexion's global network. It also benefits from a local presence in Bangalore, Boston, São Paulo and Shanghai dedicated to portfolio development, enabling investee companies to benefit from privileged access to these fast-growth markets.
Funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP have funds under management of c.£7.1bn.
Read more at www.inflexion.com.
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Encourages Everyday Athletes to Rest and Recover
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Most professional athletes get time off after big games or sporting events to rest and recover. If pros get time off, why shouldn't everyday athletes who take on pro-level feats? Without the crucial time to rest and recover, athletes may have a higher risk of injury or loss of ability to perform in their next event.
Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9058151-icy-hot-pro-product-line-and-pro-time-off-campaign/
To raise awareness of the importance of proper rest and recovery, Icy Hot's new PRO line – a next-level* pain reliever for muscles and joints that have been pushed to their limits – launched "PRO Time Off": a campaign that is recognizing the stories of everyday athletes putting in PRO-level effort and encouraging them to get the proper recovery so they can be game-ready for the next event."
After a major competition, such as a marathon or cycling event, many everyday athletes have to work or exert themselves the very next day, but a recent survey found that most competitors who work (82%) say the mental and physical exertion of an event has a negative impact on their ability to work the next day and a full quarter (25%) admit they've had to use unplanned leave to recuperate following an event.
Conducted by Wakefield Research, a new survey developed for the PRO Time Off campaign found that amateur athletes (marathon runners, cyclists, etc.) often must make tough choices between pursuing an athletic goal and their commitment to work. Results include:
- A full 7 in 10 amateur athletes with jobs (70%) say they've taken planned leave time, while a full quarter (25%) admit they've had to use unplanned leave to recuperate following an event.
- A full 1 in 5 competitors who are employed (20%) say their current manager or employer is not very, or even not at all, likely to give them a day off after a competition or event. This is particularly true for those under age 35 (26%), compared to 16% of those age 35 and above.
- While most amateur athletes (82%) have taken some time off work after an event to rest, not everyone can get paid during that time. A sizable group of these dedicated amateur athletes have taken time off without pay, with nearly 3 in 10 employed amateur athletes (29%) having taken an unpaid day off to recuperate.
- Nearly two in three employed amateur athletes (64%) say they've skipped a competition or event because it would interfere with their ability to work the next day, and 29% have done so multiple times.
- Among those amateur athletes who say their events or competitions have at least a moderately negative impact on their work performance the next day, 78% have skipped an event for that reason. Less than half (47%) of those who say their events or competitions have little or no negative impact on their work have skipped a competition.
- More than half of competitors (55%) say having their employer support their physical goals and the training required to meet them is very or extremely important in their next job hunt. Nearly 1 in 5 competitors (19%) take their training seriously enough that they would turn down a job offer if the employer did not support their physical training and goals.
As part of the campaign, the Icy Hot Squad, including long-time brand ambassador Shaquille O'Neal, Grand Slam Women's Tennis Champion Sloane Stephens, Pro Bowl Football Tight End for the Las Vegas Raiders Darren Waller and US Women's Soccer star Rose Lavelle, developed the PRO Time Off Toolkit which provides information on how to get a day off from your employer and the relief your body deserves at PROTimeOff.com.
The toolkit includes:
- Videos from the IH Squad encouraging everyday athletes to take Pro Time Off
- A note from the Icy Hot Squad advocating for weekend warriors to receive PRO Time Off from their jobs following an athletic event
- Top 5 tips for advocating for PRO Time Off
- A Rise from Pain graphic poster
Icy Hot® PRO was made for muscles and joints that've been pushed to their limits so you can perform at your best. PRO delivers the powerful combination of two maximum-strength pain relievers: 16% menthol and 11% camphor. Together, they attack more points of pain* than either can alone — it's a one-two punch.
PRO is available in a cream, dry spray and no-mess applicator, MSRP starting at $13.99. Products are available at all major retailers and online at Walmart, Target, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy. Price may vary by retailer.
*Versus menthol-only products
Contact:
Diana Torres-Bixby, Salutem
Diana.torres-bixby@salutemcomms.com
917-686-0517
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Tuesday forecast: Warm with late day showers/storms
The rain will not be widespread, cooler the rest of the week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Today will be the warmest day of the work week with a cold front this afternoon bringing cooler temperatures the rest of the week.
A storm system that will be developing in the northern plains will continue to send down cloud cover and some sprinkles at times the next couple days however the best chance for rain will be late today into this evening.
The rain will not be widespread or heavy. In fact most areas will likely stay dry but there is a low threat for t-storms with severe weather not expected.
Today: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low-mid 70s. Wind S/W 5-15, gusts up to 25 mph. Slight chance of showers/t-storms after 4pm.
Tonight: Slight chance of showers/storms before 1am otherwise decreasing clouds late. Lows in the upper 30s-low 40s.
Tomorrow: Increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the low-mid 60s. Winds W 15-30, gusts up to 45 mph. A fire weather watch is in effect from Manhattan to the west.
Another cold front Wednesday night into Thursday will bring highs down into the 50s for Thursday and Friday. Gusts around 35 mph on Thursday with gusts closer to 30 mph on Friday are expected to end the week as well.
The weekend warms back in the 60s on Saturday and 70s on Sunday with the mild weather continuing into early next week with a chance for storms. The storms early next week will need to be monitored for a low risk of severe weather. Obviously way too far out for specifics but something to keep in mind.
Taking Action:
- Slight chance of rain this afternoon into this evening. A few storms may develop leading to a lightning hazard however severe weather is not expected. Not everyone will get rain and if you do, it’ll likely still be less than 0.10″.
- Burning is not recommended the rest of the week. Saturday may be a window where we’ll get a break from the strong winds or any wind shift where you could do some burning.
- The Royals home opener is Thursday and it’s going to be chilly, highs will be around 50° with gusts 35 mph. The good news is, as the series continues Saturday and Sunday the weather will be much warmer.
- Temperatures will be near or below freezing Friday and Saturday mornings.
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Consumers have more opportunities to save through February 2023 including sweepstakes and limited time in-store promotions
HOUSTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell and PDI, the management software company powering the Fuel Rewards® program, announced today the launch of 10 months of rewards to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Fuel Rewards program. Fuel Rewards members can celebrate by taking advantage of limited time in-store offers and sweepstakes giving away approximately $10 million in fuel savings.
"Shell is always looking to offer a variety of options and value to our customers, and this is our way of demonstrating our loyalty to members with these special offers over the next 10 months," said Chris Suess, Head of NA Loyalty & CRM for Shell Mobility. "At Shell, we believe in loyalty to our customers, and we want to thank our members for making the Fuel Rewards program the top gas and convenience loyalty program*."
Save with Sweepstakes and Other Offers
Starting today through February 28, 2023, new and existing members can take advantage of extra fuel savings and offers.
- Fuel savings: The sweepstakes is comprised of three (3) phases. Phase One runs May 16 – July 31, 2022. Phase Two runs August 1 – October 31, 2022. Phase Three runs November 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023.
- Three tiers of fuel savings are included per phase:
- How to enter:
- Other offers:
"The Fuel Rewards program has come a long way in adding value with new ways to save," said Brandon Logsdon, President of Consumer Engagement at PDI. "Over the course of 10 years, more than 25 million members have earned $2 billion in fuel savings, and we are proud to celebrate our 10-year anniversary by continuing to add value for the loyal consumers that support us."
For more information about the Fuel Rewards program 10-year anniversary, visit 10YearsofFR.com.
*According to the 2021 Loyalty Report™ by Bond Brand Loyalty. The report features the assessment of more than 450 Loyalty Programs in more than 15 industry sectors, across more than 85 attributes, by more than 25,000 North American consumers.
**Phase 1 Sweepstakes: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes open to Fuel Rewards® members who reside in the United States (including D.C.), but excluding residents of NJ and VA, age of legal majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside. A Fuel Rewards® account is free and sign up is available online at fuelrewards.com. Sweepstakes is subject to Official Rules at 10YearsofFR.com, which includes all details including the free method of entry. Begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on 5/16/22 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on 7/31/22. Sponsor: Equilon Enterprises LLC dba Shell Oil Products US, 150 N. Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, Texas 77079. Void in NJ, VA & where prohibited.
ABOUT THE FUEL REWARDS PROGRAM
The Fuel Rewards® program is the premier national loyalty program that connects national and regional brands with millions of consumers who enjoy earning cents-per-gallon savings at the pump. PDI Marketing Cloud Solutions powers and runs the Fuel Rewards® program that serves more than 25 million members and has helped them save over $2 billion on their fuel purchases to-date. As a national coalition loyalty program, Fuel Rewards® members earn rewards on everyday purchases from a variety of retailers and can redeem cents-per-gallon rewards at over 14,000 Shell locations across the United States. To learn more about the Fuel Rewards® program and to become an issuing partner, visit fuelingloyalty.com.
ABOUT PDI
Professional Datasolutions, Inc. (PDI) software helps businesses and brands increase sales, operate more efficiently and securely, and improve critical decision-making. Since 1983, PDI has proudly served the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries. Over 1,500 companies, representing more than 200,000 locations worldwide, count on PDI solutions and expertise to deliver convenience and energy to the world. Among PDI solutions are the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular consumer brands who together represent 15 million monthly active users. For more information about PDI, visit us at pdisoftware.com.
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PDI, Kelly O'Brien, kelly.obrien@pdisoftware.com
Edelman for Shell, Natalie Rath, Natalie.Rath@edelman.com
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Man killed after dog bite in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Police are investigating a fatal dog bite that happened Wednesday in south Wichita.
The bite killed 38-year-old Cyrus Talkington of Matfield Green, Kan., and happened just after 8 p.m. in the 400 block of E. 37th St. S. Talkington was bitten by a dog, with which he was familiar, on the property. He became unresponsive and died at the hospital.
Police say Talkington was outside talking with his friend and their dogs when one of the dogs bit Talkington on the arm and the leg after his friend went back into the house. Witnesses attempted to get the dog away from Talkington, but he was not conscious or breathing when officers arrived.
Police believe the cause of death is a medical condition brought on by stress from the dog bite.
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric announced that Phase B of the 900-MW fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has entered operation. As part of the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) plant under construction, the project will aid Dubai's push to upgrade and transform its energy mix by providing 2.268 billion kWh of power supply per year upon completion, enough to serve up over 240,000 homes and capable of reducing 1.1 million tonnes of carbon emission annually.
"We are so proud to see the solar park hit another historical milestone after Phase A was connected to the grid in 2021. Now, work on Phase C is well underway and is expected to complete in 2023, " said Meng Chuanmin, Project Manager of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase V.
"The construction process of the fifth phase of MBR Solar Park is marked by a series of challenges, culminating in the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic that severely disrupted global supply chains. The team overcame the difficulties and ensured the procurement and delivery of the raw materials for the project were timely implemented to avoid any delay to the overall progress," Meng added.
Shanghai Electric has also made great efforts to control the costs. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, container shipment has become widely unavailable, with transportation prices for cables having generally increased by a factor of ten. To ensure the project can be completed on schedule, the team decided to ship cables via bulk carriers, despite the new solution driving up the workload.
In addition, due to the natural movement and fluidity of sand dunes, the team later discovered that the construction site was elevated by hundreds of thousands of cubic meters compared to the previously surveyed value, translating to an addition of $3 million to the overall cost. After a thorough investigation and research, Shanghai Electric came up with a plan that helped the team solve the issue while guaranteeing no interruption was caused to the construction progress.
Acwa Power, owner, developer and operator of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park, appointed Shanghai Electric as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the project in 2020. Starting in July 2020, the project consisted of Phrase A, B and C, with a total installed capacity of 1050 MW.
With the international team of the project employing over 2,500 workers during the peak period, Shanghai Electric's effort to unite the best global workforces, resources and supplies to build one of the most advanced solar complexes in the country has been recognized by the project owner and its partners. In addition, the project also created over 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect work opportunities, playing a key role in promoting local employment and economic development.
Shanghai Electric has also participated in the construction of the 950MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which includes a 700MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant and a 250MW photovoltaic (PV) plant. The CSP is able to store the thermal energy during the daytime, which can later be used for electricity generation at night, offering a clean, stable and reliable energy supply around the clock.
Since it commenced in 2018, the project has hired over 8,500 workers during the peak period, with the 100 MW CSP tower plant and the 200MW parabolic trough plant-II scheduled to be connected to the grid at the end of 2022. It features the world's most advanced solar technologies that will provide clean energy for around 320,000 households and abate 1.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year, going a long way to helping Dubai achieve its 2050 renewable vision.
About Shanghai Electric
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) is a world-class high-end equipment manufacturer, focusing on smart energy, intelligent manufacturing and smart infrastructure to provide green and intelligent industrial-grade system solutions. It has a global presence in industries such as new energy, efficient clean energy, industrial automation, medical devices, and environmental protection.
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Leading Attorneys from Two Firms Establish Baker Donelson's Second South Carolina Location
CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker Donelson has launched a new location in Charleston, South Carolina, with the addition of four attorneys from two well-respected firms.
Joining Baker Donelson as shareholders in the Firm's new Charleston location are corporate attorney J. Ashley Cooper and employment attorney Jennifer K. Dunlap, both previously with Parker Poe, and health law attorneys Alissa Fleming and Catherine F. Wrenn, both previously with Womble Bond Dickinson.
This is Baker Donelson's second new office in the Carolinas in less than a year. In October 2021, the Firm added a team of health care attorneys in Raleigh/Research Triangle, launching its first North Carolina location. Baker Donelson has maintained a location in Columbia, South Carolina, since 2016.
"Charleston is a vibrant and fast-growing market that is critically important to serving our clients with South Carolina operations," said Baker Donelson Chair and CEO Timothy M. Lupinacci. "Establishing a foothold there leverages our capabilities in areas such as manufacturing, global trade, health care, and energy. We're proud to have such an outstanding group of attorneys launch our Charleston office, and we look forward to working with them as we continue to build on our presence across the Carolinas."
Baker Donelson's Chief Growth Officer Mark A.B. Carlson said, "Our firm is intensely focused on recruiting leading attorneys across our footprint in an extremely competitive market for talent. This expansion is an example of the broader growth trajectory we have implemented and will continue to pursue. We look forward to partnering with these exceptional attorneys to drive client and attorney growth across South Carolina, North Carolina, and beyond."
In launching this new location, Baker Donelson has established temporary office space, but the Firm plans a larger permanent office in the coming months to accommodate further additions in Charleston.
Mr. Cooper, who will serve as managing shareholder of the Charleston office, chaired the Energy Industry Team at his previous firm. He represents companies with energy interests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and state utility commissions. He counsels clients on a range of compliance, transactional, and litigation matters. He works on new and emerging energy technologies and emerging solutions. His previous experience includes serving as chief compliance officer and assistant general counsel for a Fortune 500 energy-based holding company and as legislative director and counsel to former U.S. Senator Ernest F. Hollings.
Mr. Cooper said, "I first learned of Baker Donelson's strong reputation when I worked in Washington, D.C. I am excited to offer clients the expanded resources of a national law firm that understands our market needs."
Ms. Dunlap is an employment attorney with more than 20 years of experience in handling employment and business disputes in federal and state courts for clients in the manufacturing, technology, health care, banking, and hospitality industries. She advises businesses on all issues related to employment, including drafting employment agreements, handbooks, and policies. Her litigation experience includes serving as lead counsel in lawsuits involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation tied to race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, whistleblowing, and veteran status.
The addition of Ms. Fleming and Ms. Wrenn marks the latest expansion of Baker Donelson's nationally recognized Health Law practice. Beyond the addition of the six-lawyer health team in North Carolina, the Firm has made nine other health law hires across the Firm's footprint in the past year.
Ms. Fleming's practice touches on almost every aspect of health care operations, including regulatory compliance; operations and risk management; certification; reimbursement and Medicare and Medicaid repayment audits and voluntary repayments; investigations and disclosures under the CMS and OIG self-disclosure protocols involving potential violations of the Fraud and Abuse Anti-kickback Statute; confidentiality of medical information and HIPAA; facility licensing; and certification of need. In addition to her health care practice, Ms. Fleming also counsels and represents public and private employers on employment issues.
Ms. Wrenn litigates cases for businesses and health care providers, including physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Her practice includes advising clients on regulatory compliance and handling matters that involve Medicare fraud, wrongful death, personal injury, negligence, breach of contract, and breach of warranty. Ms. Wrenn represents clients at all stages of litigation and has significant trial and appellate experience.
Baker Donelson is a national law firm with more than 650 attorneys and public policy advisors representing more than 30 practice areas to serve a wide range of legal needs. Clients receive knowledgeable guidance from experienced, multi-disciplined industry and client service teams, all seamlessly connected across 23 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
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More Than $150,000 in Funding Will Benefit Shelters in Missouri, Rhode Island, California and Florida
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina and the nonprofit RedRover have awarded four new Purple Leash Project grants to help domestic violence shelters make pet-friendly renovations. The latest grant recipients include Finding Grace Ministries in Jefferson, County, Missouri; Women's Resource Center in Newport County, Rhode Island; Monarch Services - Servicios Monarca in Santa Cruz County, California and Seminole County Victims' Rights Coalition Inc in Seminole County, Florida. Funding will provide pet-friendly upgrades and resources to domestic abuse survivors and their pets at each shelter, including pet-safe housing, veterinary care, outdoor pet play yards and supplies.
Together, through the Purple Leash Project, Purina and RedRover are working to help domestic violence shelters across the country become pet-friendly so that survivors and their pets can escape abuse and heal together. Currently, only about 15% of domestic violence shelters in the United States allow pets.
"Nearly half of all domestic violence survivors will delay leaving their abuser if they can't bring their pet with them, which is a choice that nobody should have to make," said Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO and President of Purina. "Luckily, the number of resources to help survivors and their four-legged family members escape abuse and heal together is growing every day, and Purina is humbled to help lead the charge alongside our partners at RedRover to make more pet-inclusive resources available."
Since the Purple Leash Project was founded in 2019, Purina has provided more than $1 million in funding and is working together with RedRover toward a goal of helping to ensure that at least 25% of domestic violence shelters are pet-friendly by 2025. To date, 34 grants totaling $701,850 have now been gifted to domestic violence shelters across the US by Purina providing thousands of safe nights for survivors with pets.
- Finding Grace Ministries in Jefferson County, Missouri will receive $60,000 to build on-site outdoor play yards. Additional funds will support the installation of pet-friendly flooring and scratch guards for doors as well as pet supplies and veterinary care.
- Women's Resource Center in Newport County, Rhode Island will receive $40,000 to build dog play areas and a 'catio' - an enclosed cat patio. Remaining funds will go toward a fence installation.
- Monarch Services - Servicios Monarca in Santa Cruz County, California will receive $33,400, which will allow the shelter to house cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, small mammals and pocket pets. The remaining funds will go toward building pet play yards, providing pet supplies and covering veterinary costs.
- Seminole County Victims' Rights Coalition Inc in Seminole County, Florida will receive $19,450 to build pet-friendly suites where survivors can stay with their pets, in their own private rooms, and have access to a dog park on-site. Remaining funds will be allocated for a security system and pet supplies.
"RedRover and Purina's Purple Leash Project grant will help Finding Grace Ministries become the first pet-friendly human shelter in Jefferson County, Missouri," said Doreen Page, Finding Grace Ministries Executive Director. "We're so thankful to both organizations for helping us bring our dreams of providing real, impactful solutions to survivors of domestic violence to reality."
To learn more about the Purple Leash Project, donate or sign up for ongoing updates, visit www.PurpleLeashProject.com.
If you know someone who is being abused and ready to leave with their pet, they can find information on pet-friendly shelters in their area at www.SafePlaceForPets.org.
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 8,700 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 51 million dogs and 65 million cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific research, our products and our support for pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe here to get the latest Purina news.
Since 1987, RedRover has focused on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance, and education. To learn how RedRover is creating a more compassionate world, visit RedRover.org.
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- First pictures: Special model in red with black ornamentation
- Timeless pattern: Modern interpretation of Corsa A tartan seat trim
- From 0001 to 1982: Each car has its own label in the interior
- Six generations of success: 14 million units of Corsa produced in 40 years
RÜSSELSHEIM, Germany, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the first Opel Corsa rolled off the assembly line in 1982, it opened the first chapter of an ongoing success story. Today, 40 years and six model generations later, more than 14 million units have left the plants; demand for the bestselling small car is as high as ever, especially for the all-electric Corsa-e. Opel will celebrate the jubilee with the "Corsa 40 Years" special model, which will go on sale in the coming weeks in selected markets in Europe. The German carmaker released the first pictures today.
The limited edition – Opel will produce only 1,982 units – comes with a new colour for the bodywork called "Rekord Red" that is highly reminiscent of the red used on the original Corsa A. Contrast is provided by the black roof and black coloured décor such as the Opel Blitz emblem, the tailgate opener and the centrally located Corsa nameplate. Seventeen-inch light alloy wheels in glossy black with inserts in matt grey underline the dynamic appearance.
Inside, the "Corsa 40 Years" is not only nostalgic but also highly modern. The interior is unconventionally stylish, just like the first generation, especially the modern interpretation of the original tartan seat trim. Buyers will also be able to display the timeless pattern themselves – at no extra charge – with limited edition tartan socks in today's design as well as that of the original.
The limited edition badge is equally unique. Each "Corsa 40 Years" will possess its own label numbered from 0001 to 1982, located on the black décor of the passenger-side instrument panel. In addition, like every Corsa, the special model offers numerous comfort and safety features as standard. The list ranges from the Multimedia Radio (compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and LED headlamps to electronic driver assistance systems such as front collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection.
The Opel Corsa is the bestselling small car on the German market. In addition, the Corsa-e also topped sales of all battery-electric cars in Germany in May.
About Opel
Opel is one of the largest European car manufacturers and a leader in the reduction of CO2 emissions thanks to its extensive electrification offensive. The company was founded by Adam Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, in 1862 and started building automobiles in 1899. Opel is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Together with its British sister brand Vauxhall, the company is represented in more than 60 countries around the globe, continuing to enter new international markets. Opel is currently consistently implementing its electrification strategy to secure sustainable success and ensure that the future mobility demands of customers are met. By 2024, an electrified variant of each Opel model will be available. As of 2028, Opel will focus entirely on electric vehicles in Europe.
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Deadlines approaching for Florida’s general election
Published: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:54 AM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida General election will be held Nov. 8. As this election approached it’s important to know about state deadlines to submit your ballots and to participate in the process.
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office : Oct 11
- Online : Oct 11
- By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 11
Absentee ballot deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) : Oct 29
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 8
- Return ballot in person : Nov 8
Voting deadlines
- Early voting : varies by location
- In-person : Nov 8
In Sarasota County you must contact your Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner here to request a vote by mail ballot. You can request those ballots online, in person by mail and by phone. Click here for how to request information from Sarasota County.
In Manatee County, Michael Bennett is the Supervisor of Elections and you can request information here.
You can also find your polling location and look for frequently asked questions.
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Isaiah Lee, the man accused of leaping on stage at the Hollywood Bowl and attacking comedian Dave Chappelle, pleaded not guilty to four misdemeanor charges in court Friday.
Wearing a blue jail uniform, with his right arm in a sling, Lee stood before a judge in Los Angeles to answer to four counts, including battery and possession of a weapon. Chelsea Padilla, Lee's lawyer, told the judge he is receiving mental health services from local a local nonprofit organization.
In the event he posts bail, Judge Wendy Segall ordered Lee to stay away at least 100 yards away from, and have no contact with, Chappelle, including the comedian's residence or any venue at which he is performing, including the Hollywood Bowl.
CNN has reached out to Lee's attorney for comment, but has not yet heard back.
Lee's bail remains set at $30,000, which will be reviewed at a hearing on May 10. A pretrial hearing in the case is scheduled for May 20.
Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office decided not to pursue felony charges in the case.
DA spokesperson Greg Risling said in a statement to CNN: "After reviewing the evidence, prosecutors determined that while criminal conduct occurred, the evidence as presented did not constitute felony conduct."
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which owns the Hollywood Bowl, said on Thursday it is adding "additional security measures" and reviewing existing procedures, according to a statement from Public Relations Director Sophie Jefferies.
"We are reviewing our existing procedures both internally and with the assistance of outside experts so we can continue to provide a safe and secure environment at the Hollywood Bowl," Jefferies said. "We have implemented additional security measures, including an increased number of security personnel on-site to assist with bag checks and other security procedures."
The venue is continuing to cooperate with authorities in their ongoing investigation, she said.
What happened
LAPD spokesperson Officer Lizeth Lomeli told CNN on Wednesday Chappelle "had finished his act and as he was exiting the stage, a male who was part of the audience jumped on the stage and tackle(d) this celebrity to the ground."
Lee, 23, was arrested and taken to a hospital for medical treatment, Lomeli said.
Police described the weapon they say was taken from the suspect as a replica handgun, which also included a knife blade.
The motive of the apparent attack remains unclear.
A representative for Chappelle released a statement Wednesday.
"As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show," Carla Sims, Chappelle's representative, said in a statement to CNN. "Jamie Foxx and Chris Rock helped calm the crowd with humor before Chappelle introduced the last and featured musical guests for the evening."
Sims said Chappelle is "fully cooperating" with the police investigation of the incident.
Chappelle was performing at the Bowl at "Netflix is a Joke: The Festival."
"We care deeply about the safety of creators and we strongly defend the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence," a Netflix spokesperson told CNN in a statement on Wednesday.
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The Lee County 11- and 12-year-old All Stars won their series over the Albany All Stars last week, rolling to a Game 3 victory by an 11-0 margin.
Lee posted a 7-2 victory in Game 1 on Monday, June 13 before an impending storm moved Games 2 and 3 to a doubleheader on Wednesday, June 15. Albany pulled out a 9-5 victory in Game 2 before Lee bounced back for the decisive victory in the best-of-three matchup.
Conley Hall, who pitched a complete game victory in the finale, had a first-inning grand slam in Game 3 and added another homer later in the win.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AXSM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: December 30, 2019 to April 22, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/axsome-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28542&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AXSM during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 12, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Dr. Hyong Un & Dr. Peter Vernig Bring Decades of Patient and Provider Experience to RCA's New Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Program and Existing Behavioral Health Services
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The mental health crisis in America is showing no signs of slowing and Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is greatly expanding services to address the need for treatment by appointing two esteemed experts in the mental health treatment field to its leadership team
Dr. Hyong Un, RCA's new Chief Medical Officer, has decades of psychiatric health care expertise, and has been a featured writer on mental health in Fortune Magazine and US News & World Report. Now, he's leading the development and implementation of RCA's company-wide integrated behavioral health strategy. This includes RCA's expansion into outpatient mental health services specially designed to treat patients who have mental health conditions as a primary diagnosis. Dr. Un also oversees RCA's acclaimed inpatient and outpatient services for patients with a primary substance use disorder (SUD).
Prior to joining RCA, Dr. Un was the Chief Psychiatric Officer for Aetna/CVS and led in the creation of Aetna's vast behavioral health program for the insurer's more than 1 million health providers across the nation. Dr. Un received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
"RCA's vision for integrated behavioral health services is accessible, precise and personalized," Dr. Un said. "World-class mental health care demands precision with diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery. All three elements have to align to meet the patient where they are with their recovery needs and their readiness to change."
Joining Dr. Un, Dr. Peter Vernig, has been appointed as Vice President of Mental Health Services. Dr. Vernig will oversee the expansion of mental health care across the organization including outpatient, inpatient, and digital health. Prior to joining RCA, Dr. Vernig was Chief Clinical Officer at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the country.
Dr. Vernig is well known in the mental health field and speaks widely on treatment for mental illness, emerging health trends, and modern behavioral health strategies.
"The focus of RCA's mental health program is to provide effective and compassionate care for people living with mental illness in a structured program that meets patients' individual needs," Dr. Vernig said. "We have seen the need for mental health services grow exponentially. This was happening prior to the COVID pandemic, and the fear, isolation, and uncertainty of the past several years has accelerated this trend. We have developed new RCA programs to help our patients address their mental health needs whether they have a substance use disorder or not."
More than 44 million Americans suffer from some type of mental health disorder each year. To address the scale of this growing problem, Drs. Un and Vernig's comprehensive structured mental health program is offered at the outpatient level for patients with the many different forms of mental illness. Evidence-based care is available for patients with bipolar, depressive, anxiety, trauma, personality, and many other mental health conditions who are experiencing a wide variety of symptoms.
"Symptoms and signs of mental health conditions are really difficult to discern for a lay person," explained Dr. Un. "Very often, it evolves slowly, in a way that feels like, it's just stress or it's just me adjusting to a relationship issue. When we start to notice that we're not relating to others like we used to, that our patterns of sleep, energy, and appetite have changed, or whether we're not just functioning well at school or at work, those are all signs and symptoms that we might benefit from an assessment." See video of Dr. Un's comments here.
As with RCA treatment for substance use disorder, mental health care is affordable and covered in-network with many private insurers.
RCA's new mental health outpatient treatment program is available now in Pennsylvania and in Indiana, with additional programs expected this year across the RCA network. Care is available with highly skilled psychiatrists, therapists and counselors able to treat patients in their homes or dormitories across the state through virtual care, hybrid options, as well as in person in specific locations.
Dr. Un and Vernig also oversee successful RCA inpatient programs to treat mental health disorders coexisting with SUD. Called the Balance program, this treatment option is available at many RCA inpatient and outpatient treatment centers across the country and has been acclaimed widely by patients and families across the RCA network. The program uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address the needs of patients. "So many people in recovery from drugs and alcohol also live with the challenges of mental illness. This can make staying healthy in the long term more challenging. By focusing on both, we aim to treat not just the symptoms of a patient's substance use disorder but the source as well," said Dr. Vernig.
Recovery Centers of America is dedicated to helping patients achieve a life of recovery through evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment and mental health care. RCA has ten inpatient treatment facilities in the United States in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Illinois. RCA also has outpatient programs near all inpatient facilities and centers offering medications for addiction (MAT) treatment programs in New Jersey (including Somerdale, Camden County, Trenton, and Woodbridge) and Pennsylvania (Lansdowne), RCA also offers telehealth treatment services. Patients can obtain immediate mental health treatment and substance use disorder care by calling 1-800-RECOVERY.
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- The appointment of Melanie Kalemba as Board Member strengthens the Board of Directors through the addition of complementary skills in sales and business development and deep experience scaling SaaS companies
- Ms. Kalemba brings extensive experience and valuable perspective gained through her 15 years of executive experience across a variety of organizations, including BigCommerce where she served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Channel, and most recently as General Manager of Amazon Pay, Americas Region
VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), a leading platform for creating, marketing, and selling online courses and other learning products, today announced the election of Melanie Kalemba to the Board of Directors.
"Thinkific is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Kalemba to the Board of Directors. Melanie brings extensive experience and valuable perspective that further enhances the deep skill set represented on our Board of Directors, " said Fraser Hall, Chair of Thinkific's Board of Directors.
"We are excited to have Melanie join Thinkific's Board of Directors. Her global experience scaling high-growth sales and marketing organizations is a real asset," said Greg Smith, Thinkific's Co-Founder & CEO.
"I'm honoured to be joining the Board of an organization that is committed to creating positive change through its leading SaaS Platform, " said Melanie Kalemba, "I look forward to serving the Board and collaborating with management as Thinkific continues to scale and deliver on its sustainable growth strategy."
Ms. Kalemba brings over 15 years of executive experience focused on business development, sales and operations across a variety of high-tech and e-commerce companies, including her most recent role as General Manager of Amazon Pay, Americas Region, where she led the go-to-market strategy, and prior roles, including Senior Vice President ("SVP") of Marketing & Sales at Miva, and SVP, Global Sales & Channel at BigCommerce, both Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") e-commerce companies.
Thinkific (TSX: THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earn hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team.
For more information, please visit www.thinkific.com.
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The people have spoken: AJ Massey elected new Madison County mayor
The final votes are in: Republican candidate AJ Massey has won the election for county mayor, with 8414 votes over his opponent Fren’Cherry Miller’s 4185.
"That was the longest job interview I've ever had," he laughed, referring to the campaign season. "Now the real work begins!"
Massey ran as a conservative republican, with a focus on supporting law enforcement, expanding small business capabilities and improving county schools.
“I'm feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, but so, so excited” he said, celebrating after the watch party at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. “Obviously coming out on top was the goal was from the beginning, so it worked out. And tonight was an opportunity to celebrate with all the people that helped make this possible-- but it was also an opportunity to set a tone.
"During the next four years of leadership in our county, we've got to get strong leadership. And we know who that is now, and we can start to collaborate and do what I promised during the campaign. And that's build bridges, and not walls."
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Massey is currently a member of the Jackson-Madison County School Board, where he has served since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at multiple local banks, such as Leaders Credit union, Regions Bank and Northwestern Mutual, as well as serving as the vice president at the Bank of Jackson.
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Massey also served on the board of directors for Madison County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), is a past member of the Jackson Exchange Club, currently serves on the board of The Boys & Girls Club of Jackson, and is an active member and deacon at Englewood Baptist Church.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GM Protections, LLC ("GM"), a subsidiary of GM Financial has selected Safe-Guard Products International, LLC, the leading provider of branded protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries, as they work together to provide an enhanced, complete added protection solution for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers.
"GM Protection will underwrite vehicle protection products on most GM vehicles while enhancing the offering with Safe-Guard products specifically developed for our brands," said Matt St. Charles, senior vice president and business leader of GM Protection. "This is part of our strategy to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty and help drive retention to our dealer network for any future service needs."
Working in collaboration, the parties will develop the new enhanced suite of products with program introduction to the dealer networks beginning Q4 2022. GM Financial supports over 4,000 automotive dealerships across the U.S.
The offering will include a complete suite of fully branded protection products, as well as dealer business development resources from a dedicated GM Protection team, on-demand retail training and development, enhanced sales and marketing content, technology platforms and integrations to help dealers sell, manage, and optimize their F&I business, and best-in-class customer service and claims administration. A private label program providing vehicle protection products for non-brand vehicles will also be made available for network dealers.
"Our relationship with Safe-Guard is a significant collaboration that will provide additional value to our customers and will improve the business for our dealers," said St. Charles.
"Safe-Guard is excited to support GM dealers and help drive F&I performance with our complete solution," said David Pryor, president of Safe-Guard. "Our unique combination of more OEM protection product programs than any other provider plus our solution for dealer groups allows us to deliver a one-stop, complete solution for GM dealers. We look forward to helping drive business and customer retention for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac dealers."
"Safe-Guard's expertise is creating fully branded customer-focused products, value-based dealer business solutions, and data-driven sales and business development," said Randy Barkowitz, chief executive officer of Safe-Guard. "We are excited to launch this solution with GM Protection and support a world-class customer and dealer experience for these brands."
Based in Atlanta, Ga., Safe-Guard Products manages protection product programs for over 65 strategic partner brands across the U.S. and Canada, offering a full suite of protection products and dealer business solutions in the automotive, RV, marine, and powersport industries. More than 40 million consumers are protected under added protection contracts by Safe-Guard.
General Motors Financial Company, Inc. is the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors Company and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit gmfinancial.com.
Founded in 1992 and based in Atlanta, Safe-Guard Products International, LLC is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. The company develops, markets, and administers programs on behalf of clients, backed by industry-leading sales and marketing, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive customer service. Safe-Guard is a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada.
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