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Innovative Technology Integration Allows Renters to Seamlessly Self-Tour Properties
LOS ANGELES and CAMARILLO, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rently, the leader in self touring and smart home technology, announces a platform integration partnership with Apartments.com. Renters can now schedule self-guided tours without leaving the Apartments.com website and instantly tour properties powered by Rently smart home technology solutions.
Apartments.com recently released data showing a 63% increase in renters who prefer self-guided touring options. Due to preferences for scheduling viewings during non-regular business hours and a desire for on-demand service, renters increasingly want to tour properties independently, without a manager or agent present.
By connecting renters' mobile devices with Rently's smart home technology, traditional property tours are easily transformed into secure self-guided tours.
"We believe the process of finding a new apartment should be made easy for renters and efficient for real estate operators," said Rently CEO Merrick Lackner. "With our patented self-guided touring technology, Rently streamlines rental property viewing, increases overall property touring traffic by 25%, and reduces time on market by 75%."
Lackner continued, "By integrating our self-touring platform with Apartments.com, a leader in rental property search, we are creating new property viewing options for renters and accelerating leasing cycles for managers. And, once renters move in, the same smart home technology they used for touring will be there for them to enjoy as residents."
Visit Rently at NAA's Apartmentalize 2022 (Booth 2905) and join our special events to speak to a company representative.
To learn more about how Rently's self touring and smart home solutions can benefit your leasing activities, read our blog: Smart Home Technology Optimizes the Entire Leasing Lifecycle.
Rently is the leader in self-touring and smart home technology. We offer best-in-class proptech solutions for the entire rental housing industry. We combine top-tier hardware with an innovative software platform that allows real estate operators to optimize their leasing efficiency and expand revenue opportunities. rently.com
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04154, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities between May 6, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities during the Class Period, you have until July 25, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Spero, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing treatments for multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial infections and rare diseases in the United States. The Company's product candidates include Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide (HBr), an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults.
On October 28, 2021, Spero announced that it had submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for Tebipenem HBr for the Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections including Pyelonephritis (the "Tebipenem HBr NDA").
Throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the Tebipenem HBr NDA were insufficient to obtain FDA approval; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 31, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results. In the press release, Spero disclosed that "[t]he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified Spero that, as part of its ongoing review of Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr, it has identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements/commitments at this time."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $1.59 per share, or 18.27%, to close at $7.11 per share on April 1, 2022.
Then on May 3, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing "that it will immediately defer current commercialization activities for tebipenem HBr based on feedback from a recent Late Cycle Meeting (LCM) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr[,]" and that, "[a]lthough the review is still ongoing and the FDA has not yet made any final determination regarding approvability, the discussion suggested that the data package may be insufficient to support approval during this review cycle." Specifically, the FDA advised the Company, in relevant part, that the FDA's separate analysis of the relevant study population had "reduce[d] the number of evaluable patients in the primary analysis population compared with those resulting from the trial's pre-specified micro-ITT population as outlined in the statistical analysis plan" and [a]s a result, the FDA considers that the pre-specified non-inferiority margin of -12.5% was not met." Further, the press release advised that, "[i]n connection with this development, Spero announced that it is undertaking a reduction in its workforce by approximately 75% and a restructuring of its operations to reduce operating costs and reallocate resources."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $3.24 per share, or 63.65%, to close at $1.85 per share on May 3, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
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FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) ("Pioneer," "Pioneer Power" or the "Company"), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle ("EV") charging solutions, today announced that management will host a conference call on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss Pioneer's 2022 second quarter financial results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 1-800-289-0720 if calling within the United States or 1-323-701-0160 if calling internationally. When asked, please reference confirmation code 9383194.
A replay will be available until August 22, 2022 which can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 if calling within the United States or 1-412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 9383194 to access the replay.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1562210&tp_key=532cb770c2.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. To learn more about Pioneer, please visit its website at www.pioneerpowersolutions.com.
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Brett Maas, Managing Partner
Hayden IR
(646) 536-7331
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Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits is expected to win final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outside the Capitol.
President Joe Biden has pushed for the legislation, saying the measure “makes good on our sacred obligation” to care for veterans and their families.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the legislation once before, but it required a do-over for a technical fix. But the process derailed when Republicans made a late attempt to change another aspect of the bill last week and blocked it from advancing. The abrupt delay outraged veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart. It also placed GOP senators in the uncomfortable position of delaying the top legislative priority of service organizations this session of Congress.
A group of veterans and their families have been camping out at the Capitol since that vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he had good news for them, announcing a final vote for Tuesday evening.
“Veterans who were exposed to the toxic fumes of burn pits will be treated by the VA like they should have been from the beginning,” Schumer said.
Some Democrats have questioned whether Republicans blocked the bill for spite, after an announcement just hours earlier that key Democrats had agreed on a way forward on a health, energy and tax bill that Republicans oppose and may be unable to stop.
“Wait a minute. You’re not going to help our veterans because we want to lower the cost of prescription drugs, because we want to lower the cost of health care, because we want to protect the planet? Of course you don’t agree with any of those things, but would you use that to vote against our veterans?” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said at a press conference last week. “It’s really immoral, almost criminal.”
Republican senators rejected that charge and said the changes they seek would not affect spending for veterans in the bill.
The bill contains two major components for veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans who served near burn pits will get 10 years — rather than five — of enhanced health care coverage through the Department of Veterans Affairs upon their separation from the military.
Second, the legislation directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, allowing veterans to obtain disability payments to compensate for their injury without having to prove the illness was a result of their service.
Roughly 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department.
The military used burn pits to dispose of such things as chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste.
Hundreds of thousands of Vietnam War era veterans and survivors also stand to benefit from the legislation. The bill adds hypertension, or high blood pressure, as a presumptive disease associated with Agent Orange exposure. The Congressional Budget Office projected that about 600,000 of 1.6 million living Vietnam vets would be eligible for increased compensation, though only about half would have a severe enough diagnoses to warrant more compensation.
Also, veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa and Johnston Atoll will be presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange. That’s another 50,000 veterans and survivors of deceased veterans who would get compensation for illnesses presumed to have been caused by their exposure to the herbicide, the CBO projected.
The bill is projected to increase federal deficits by about $277 billion over 10 years and does not include offsetting spending cuts or tax increases to help pay for it.
When the CBO scored the bill, it projected that nearly $400 billion spent on VA services would take place as mandatory spending rather than discretionary spending. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog, said a reclassification to mandatory would “both reduce the pressure to keep those costs under control and make it easier for appropriators to spend more elsewhere in the budget without offsets.”
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., is seeking a vote for an amendment that he said would not change the spending slated for veterans programs, but how the government accounts for that spending.
However, the dynamics Toomey has spoken about also applied to the bill when the Senate voted on it in June. Senators then voted for the measure by a resounding vote of 84-14, raising questions about why Republicans voted against advancing the do-over effort last week.
Advocacy groups for veterans, a key voting bloc in the upcoming midterm elections, were furious and ramped up the political pressure on lawmakers to act.
At a Capitol Hill news conference the day after last week’s procedural vote, speakers used terms such as “villains” and “reprehensible” to describe the Republican senators who voted against advancing the measure last week but voted for almost the exact same bill in June.
“Veterans are angry and confused at the sudden change from those they thought had their backs,” said Cory Titus of the group Military Officers Association of America.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said the veterans camped out at the Capitol are exhausted and want to go home.
“But they will not. They will not go home until the job is done,” Gillibrand said.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NasdaqGS: LILM) (NasdaqGS: LILMW) (NasdaqGS: QELL) (NasdaqGS: QELLU) (NasdaqGS: QELLW), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until June 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nasdaqgs-lilm/https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-hmlp/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC 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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BEIJING, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU), China's leading online media, video and game business group, will report its first quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Monday, May 16, 2022, before U.S. market hours.
Sohu's management team will host a conference call on the same day at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, May 16, 2022 (7:30 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time, May 16, 2022) following the quarterly results announcement.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, operator assisted conference calls are not available at the moment. All participants must preregister online prior to the call to receive the dial-in details.
Conference Call Preregistration
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/5725798. Once preregistration has been completed, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique registrant ID.
To join the conference, please dial the number you receive, enter the event passcode followed by your unique registrant ID, and you will be joined to the conference instantly.
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 16 through May 23, 2022. The dial-in details for the telephone replay are:
The live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sohu's website at http://investors.sohu.com/.
About Sohu.com
Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ: SOHU) was established by Dr. Charles Zhang, one of China's internet pioneers, in the 1990s. As a mainstream media platform in China, Sohu is indispensable to the daily life of millions of Chinese, providing a network of web properties and community based products which continually offer a broad array of choices regarding information, entertainment and communication to the vast number of Sohu users. Sohu has built one of the most comprehensive matrices of Chinese language web properties, consisting of the leading online media destinations Sohu News App, mobile news portal m.sohu.com, PC portal www.sohu.com; online video website tv.sohu.com; and the online games platform www.changyou.com/en/.
Sohu provides online brand advertising services as well as multiple news, information and content services on its matrix of websites and also on its mobile platforms. Sohu's online game business, conducted by its subsidiary Changyou, develops and operates a diverse portfolio of PC and mobile games, such as Tian Long Ba Bu ("TLBB"), one of the most popular PC games in China. Changyou also owns and operates the 17173.com Website, a game information portal in China.
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OAKLAND, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binti, a child welfare software provider, has begun a partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to ease this process for both staff and families. Binti and DCYF are working together to launch on Binti's licensing module, which will be called the Washington Caregiver Application Portal (WA CAP). This will empower both staff and families to more effectively manage the foster care application process, which was previously conducted primarily via paper application. The WA CAP includes portals for foster family applicants, references, and other adults to complete their portion of the process via a mobile-friendly secure portal. This record is subsequently tracked on DCYF's dashboard in real time.
Across the country, there is a shortage of foster families that can provide safe and loving homes to the more than 400,000 children who live in the system. However, the process to become a foster parent is primarily conducted via paper application. This makes the process cumbersome for families and challenging for the foster care agency to effectively support and license that family.
"We are thrilled to provide DCYF a more seamless process to license foster parents, especially since this can already be a stressful process," said Felicia Curcuru, CEO of Binti.says Felicia Curcuru, Binti CEO. "Making this process easier for families and staff will help DCYF have enough safe homes for our children in care."
DCYF staff will also be able to complete their paperwork (such as the home study evaluation), and track background checks, training hours, and case notes–all online.
As Binti launches its licensing module with Washington, it has continued to expand nationwide and is now deployed in over 200 agencies across 30 states (Washington is the fourth state-wide agency). The use of WA CAP will involve not only the DCYF staff directly, but also more than 40 private Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) across the state who license foster parents. These CPAs will have their own Binti portals to track the applications of the families that apply through them, and DCYF will have ultimate approval over these applications, as well as high-level data and reporting. "Up until this partnership with Binti, we haven't had strong oversight into the licensure metrics of each of our agencies," shared David Yantis, DCYF Project Manager. "Now, we are looking forward to accessing these insights with the click of a button."
"Binti has helped Washington State improve the foster care licensing process by increasing and diversifying the population of foster families. WA CAP enables us to provide a single application source to prospective and existing caregivers and streamline our home study process, automate existing paper practices and provide tools for efficient recruitment and retention of foster parents in Washington State. It has been a great partnership with Binti and we look forward to launching in Fall 2022," said Ruben Reeves, DCYF Senior Administrator.
About Binti
Binti is a mission-driven software company designed to revolutionize the child welfare system by providing modern tools to empower social workers in their effort to help every child have a safe and loving family. Binti is used by more than 100 child welfare agencies to increase family permanency for children by streamlining the adoption and foster care process, freeing social workers to focus on children and families in need instead of paperwork. Learn more at www.binti.com.
For more information about DCYF and WA CAP, visit the DCYF Foster Parent Application Portal or contact dcyf.caregiverportal@dcyf.wa.gov.
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NEW YORK , May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions for people with autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span, today announced that Kelli Seely has been named Chief Marketing Officer of the organization.
Seely joins Autism Speaks following an eight-year tenure at Special Olympics, where she advanced from Chief Development Officer to Chief Marketing, Communications and Development Officer, leading a team responsible for Special Olympics' corporate, foundation, individual, digital giving, and direct marketing initiatives. In her former role, Seely also oversaw the organization's global branding, marketing and celebrity ambassador efforts, and further spearheaded campaigns that diversified and reinvigorated Special Olympics' funding and marketing strategy. Prior to joining Special Olympics in 2014, Seely served as Sr. Vice President/Chief Development Officer of the United Service Organizations (USO), President and CEO of Make-a-Wish Foundation Los Angeles from 2004-2008 and as the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Conference & Visitors Bureau President and CEO.
As Autism Speaks' CMO, Seely will develop and lead the overall marketing and communications strategy for Autism Speaks, furthering the organization's mission through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
"We are thrilled to have Kelli take on leadership of the Marketing Communications team at Autism Speaks," Keith Wargo, President and CEO, Autism Speaks. "Given her experience at several non-profit organizations, Kelli has a proven track record of building and sustaining non-profit organizational success and engaging directly with special needs communities to create an impact on local and national levels. Her insight will be an invaluable addition to our executive team and accelerate our progress toward creating a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential."
"I am honored to join Autism Speaks in a new chapter, as the organization continues to evolve as a leader in driving change to create a more inclusive world for autistic people," said Seely. "In my years of working with some of the most innovative leaders, partners and stakeholders in the non-profit space, I understand the challenges and rewards of propelling positive change to help people with developmental disorders. I look forward to collaborating with a new group of visionaries at Autism Speaks to make a difference in the lives of the millions impacted by autism around the world."
Seely's appointment and efforts as CMO will further drive the organization's commitment to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum.
To learn more about Autism Speaks and how you can support the mission, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.
About autism
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influences the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join an event or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org. Learn more by following @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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SINGAPORE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global derivatives exchange - Bitget, today announced the appointment of Gracy Chen as Managing Director, who will lead Bitget's growth strategies as the platform accelerates its global expansion plan. She will also be elevating Bitget's voice and presence in the broader crypto ecosystem and assisting the brand to further flourish under her leadership.
With presence in over 50 countries around the world, Bitget has been growing at an unprecedented pace. Earlier this year, Bitget announced its derivatives trading volume reached an all-time high of $8.69 billion, representing a 300% growth when compared to the previous year.
Commenting on Chen's appointment, CEO of Bitget, Sandra Lou said, "We are extremely pleased to have a seasoned professional like Gracy to join us, and look forward to leveraging her expertise in the space to further strengthen our growth strategies across international markets."
Having witnessed the tremendous growth at Bitget since its launch in 2018, and most recently ranking top five globally by CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko for derivatives trading by volume, Chen was inspired to rejoin the Fin-tech industry and devote her full attention to the crypto space. Chen joins Bitget having held executive roles at XRSPACE, a VR technology company headquartered in Taipei. Gracy oversaw and led the marketing and business development functions, as well as government and public relations in the region.
"It is an exciting time to join a crypto platform that is leading the growth in global derivatives trading. I have always been an avid investor in crypto and related ventures. I am elated to be joining an organisation full of driven and intelligent individuals, and to guide Bitget to chart even higher growths as the portal that transcends Web2 and Web3, connecting CeFi and DeFi, resulting in an expansive bridge to the vast web of crypto." said, Gracy Chen.
Chen was named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum in 2015. A graduate of the National University of Singapore, Chen will also be pursuing an MBA degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is currently serving over two million users in more than 50 countries around the world, Bitget accelerated its mission to promote decentralised finance in 2021 with a 500-strong workforce spanning over 20 countries.
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Kuemper pulled after allowing 5 goals in Avs’ 6-2 loss
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Colorado not only failed to take a stranglehold in the Stanley Cup Final after a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay in Game 3 Monday night, but also wound up with goaltending questions.
Darcy Kuemper, after rarely being tested in a 7-0 win in Game 2 Saturday night that put the Avalanche up 2-0 in the series, was pulled midway through the second after giving up five goals on 22 shots
“I don’t think he had a good night ... neither did our team,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said.
Kuemper left Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against Edmonton with an upper-body injury and was replaced by Pavel Francouz, who was in net for a four-game sweep over the Oilers.
There were discussions about who would start the Tampa Bay series but a now healthy Kuemper got the call and things were going well for Colorado until the Lightning returned home for Game 3 and turned the tables on the Avalanche. After being the team thriving on pressuring the Lightning into mistakes and holding them to 16 shots in Game 2, Monday night found the Avalanche on their heels with a number of bad defensive turnovers that saw Kuemper unable to make the big save on ensuing Tampa Bay shots.
“I think it was on us, for sure,” Colorado right wing Mikko Rantanen said of the skaters in front of Kuemper. “Grade-A’s (scoring chances) in the slot. We know Darcy is a great goalie and he’s going to bounce back.”
The end for Kuemper came when Tampa Bay tough guy Pat Maroon made it 5-2 with an in-close backhander 11:15 into the second. The goal came after Colorado defenseman Josh Manson made an errant pass from behind the net.
Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon replied “just shake it off” when asked what his message to Kuemper would be.
“He’s been great all year,” MacKinnon added. “Every mistake we made they capitalized on.”
Francouz, 6-0 this postseason, gave up one goal on 10 shots in mop-up duty.
Despite Kuemper posting an 8-3 mark in the playoffs this year, there was immediate speculations about which goalie would start Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Almost forgotten is the fact Colorado leads the series 2-1.
“It’s fun, this is awesome,” MacKinnon said. “Good or bad, we’re not going to trade our spot with anybody in the world.”
NOTES: MacKinnon has not scored a goal in the series. He had six shots on goal and 13 overall shot attempts Monday, ... The Avalanche ended up outshooting Tampa Bay 39-32. They also had 27 shots blocked and missed the net on 13 more.
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The company is also rebranding from GraphCMS to Hygraph to reflect the renewed product direction
BERLIN, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GraphCMS, the company behind the first native GraphQL Headless CMS, has launched their new Federated Content Platform and rebranded itself as Hygraph. The new product direction reflects the company's renewed commitment to becoming the content layer for demanding product and platform experiences, as well as its expanded focus on Content Federation. With this focus, Hygraph will now offer its user base a suite of features to cut out tedious middleware development, and effortlessly join siloed data from diverse sources into a single API. This novel approach for content unification lets product teams compose services up to 10 times faster than the current methods. The MACH certified company is currently serving more than 50,000 teams across the world including Samsung, Shure, Dr.Oetker and Philips.
"We're excited about this new chapter in our company's history." said CEO and co-founder Michael Lukaszczyk. "Launching the Federated Content Platform as a new product category captures the essence of what we're all about: we enable building a mesh of connected content graphs to effortlessly manage and distribute content from any source to any destination. The resulting development velocity within composable architectures is simply mind blowing." The accompanying rebrand also includes a renewed website and brand direction. With this refresh, Hygraph is reaffirming its commitment to helping market leaders unlock the true value of their content.
Thanks to its recent Series A funding round, Hygraph has been able to embrace the rapid evolution of the content management market towards composability. The result is a platform – also called Hygraph – that is premised on the acceleration of product development cycles, thanks to the company's 'Content Federation' meta-layer.
Content Federation lets users extend the Hygraph GraphQL Content API with other services by connecting remote sources into the global API schema. This eliminates the need to centralize critical and dynamically changing data into a central content hub and eliminates the risk of inconsistent and outdated data, since the original source stays the source of truth.
With Hygraph, development & product teams have access to a cutting-edge expressive GraphQL content API with low-code schema building capabilities, content collaboration & governance features, and a worldwide content delivery network – all of which help technical teams to improve performance and achieve their goals.
Christopher Kühn, CRO of Hygraph, has announced that the company will be rebranding in order to reflect its growing traction and unique positioning in the market. He has added, "The new brand is well aligned with the accelerated adoption of best-of-breed technology stacks and Hygraph's unique opportunity to become the backend agnostic content middle layer in this emerging hyper trend."
The Hygraph name is rooted in an amalgamation of Hypertext, one of the most important concepts behind the World Wide Web, and graph data structures which aligns well with the company's vision of a future where the majority of the information humans and machines will process are highly complex, structured and connected.
About Hygraph
Hygraph (previously GraphCMS) is the enterprise-grade federated content platform that enables ambitious digital products at scale. With the industry's most versatile GraphQL content API and a novel approach to external data sourcing, the federated content platform enables use cases beyond existing market solutions. Hygraph's capabilities can be extended as a database highly optimized for structured content while giving content creators the tools to build their ultimate content pipeline. Hygraph is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and is currently enabling more than 50,000 teams across the world including Dr.Oetker, Shure, Samsung and Philips to rapidly build and deliver tomorrow's connected digital experiences at scale.
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Holy Trinity Orthodox to get historic marker Sept. 17
CANTON − In 1917, Greek refugees who immigrated to Canton from Asia Minor built more than a new community.
They also built a church.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, which stood at 1747 10th St. NE, was the center of religious and social life for those who worshipped in an edifice that the male attendees had built by hand. Many of the men worked in the nearby steel mills.
The church hosted generations of baptisms, weddings, funerals and dances.
At noon Sept. 17, an Ohio Historical Marker will be dedicated at the original site in the former Carnahan Avenue NE neighborhood, once a hub for immigrant families such as John and Sophie Turnides, who raised their family within site of the church in a home built by John, a carpenter.
A reception will follow at Trinity's current church, at 4705 Fairhaven Ave. NW, which was built in the 1960s.
Holy Trinity was chartered April 15, 1917, by five men − Harry Achilles, Nick Kessanidis, Paul Pavlidis, Alex Heropoulos, and Elias Korosidis, who served as the first parish president.
The original building no longer stands. On Sept. 2, 2020, the church caught fire and was finally torn down after 12 sandstone crosses were recovered from the building's exterior.
More:https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2017/02/11/100-years-family/22470889007/
The Ohio Historical Marker project is part of the Ohio History Connection, which commemorates important places that help to tell the state's history. Stark County currently has 27 markers which have been placed at such locations as the main branch of the Stark District Library, where President William McKinley's home once stood; the Canton Fieldhouse, where they Rev. Martin Luther King spoke in 1964; Nobles Pond; the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Louisville for Constitution Day; and at Clearview Golf Club.
More:https://remarkableohio.org/
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The Justice Department is improving language access to its programs to help people with limited English proficiency better report crimes. The Interior Department is providing technical assistance to Native American tribes to help them apply for grants. The Energy Department is helping low-income households access programs to weatherize their homes and save energy.
Those efforts are among hundreds of strategies and commitments the Biden administration released Thursday. They are the product of an executive order that President Joe Biden signed hours after taking office with the goal of advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities across the federal government.
The order was the first of its kind by a president, said Chiraag Bains, deputy assistant to the president for racial justice and equity.
“We set the mission and the mandate for every agency, the entire federal government, to center equity in all that we do,” Bains told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
After more than a year of review, more than 90 federal agencies, including all major Cabinet departments, released their “equity action plans” on Thursday.
The plans outline more than 300 strategies and commitments that aim to make federal policies fairer for everyone, including poorer communities and communities of color; tribal, rural and LGBTQ communities; and people with disabilities and women and girls. The White House posted an overview of the plans on its website Thursday.
They were discussed at a White House event hosted Thursday by domestic policy adviser Susan Rice, budget director Shalanda Young and members of the Cabinet. Biden, a Democrat, has one of the most diverse Cabinets, with Black and Hispanic people and women leading major departments, including Defense, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Some of the equity plans have been announced, such as work by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to close the racial gap in homeownership, address disproportionate rates of homelessness among underserved communities and reduce bias in home appraisals.
Others strategies are being made public for the first time, such as Defense Department efforts to promote the use of artificial intelligence technology to reduce algorithmic bias by investing in the development of a more diverse AI workforce. That work includes partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities.
Equity action teams at every agency led the reviews. Bains said that, taken together, the strategies “will advance equity and justice so that everybody can thrive in America.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/administration-unveils-steps-to-boost-racial-equity-in-govt/ | 2022-04-15T07:36:29Z |
NAPA, Calif. , June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDC Group has promoted Robert E. White Jr. from his role as Chief Operating Officer of the company's medical professional liability (MPL) subsidiary to President of TDC Group. In his new role, Mr. White will oversee all four subsidiaries that make up TDC Group: The Doctors Company, Healthcare Risk Advisors, TDC Specialty Underwriters, and Medical Advantage.
"This promotion recognizes Mr. White's extraordinary work as Chief Operating Officer. He has helped us navigate the pandemic and maximize the potential of our subsidiary business units, both individually and for TDC Group," said Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group. "He has strengthened our ability to meet the growing demands of our mission, nurtured our innovation and customer experience initiatives, and been a critical member of our executive group."
The company also announced the promotion of Deepika Srivastava to Executive Vice President of MPL and TDC Group Shared Services. Ms. Srivastava will assume the responsibilities of running the operations of the MPL subsidiary; in addition, she will lead the group shared services of Technology, Cybersecurity, Innovation, and Enterprise Project Office for all TDC Group subsidiaries. Prior to this, she was TDC Group's Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.
"Ms. Srivastava clearly has the background and experience for this vital role leading our MPL efforts," Anderson said. "She fully possesses the attributes that we value in our leaders: humble, mission driven, and collaborative, with a people-development focus. The strengths she has shown in leading IT—her ability to manage effectively between enterprise and business unit perspectives and the continuous improvement of projects she has overseen—make her the right leader for MPL."
Mr. White has more than 50 years' experience in the insurance industry and was President of Insurance Operations for the FPIC Insurance Group before it became part of The Doctors Company. He is Chairman of the Board of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, Member of the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, Member of the Board of the Florida Insurance Council, and a Member of the Board of Professionals Resource Network. He served on the Board of Directors of the Medical Professional Liability Association and serves on three of its committees.
Ms. Srivastava has over 20 years of experience in leading technology transformation. She started with The Doctors Company as a business systems analyst 18 years ago. In her time at The Doctors Company, she has led several strategic initiatives, including Digital Transformation and Core Modernization of the business.
Ms. Srivastava serves on the advisory board of the Actuarial Science Program at Michigan State University. She is passionate about growing technology and insurance talent from the grassroots. She completed the Innovation and Entrepreneurship program from Stanford University and holds an MBA from the University of Lucknow, India.
The TDC Group of companies (TDC Group) is the nation's largest physician-owned provider of insurance, risk management, and healthcare practice improvement solutions. Serving the full continuum of care, from individual physicians to academic medical systems, we help healthcare professionals overcome the complexities of today's practice environment. TDC Group (thetdcgroup.com) delivers proven solutions constantly refined through tireless innovation. We are defined by our depth of experience, commitment to service, unparalleled product offering, and broad distribution capabilities. With annual revenue of $1 billion, over $6.5 billion in assets, and offices nationwide, TDC Group serves over 100,000 healthcare professionals and organizations throughout the United States.
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HONG KONG, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHARING ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL INC (stock code: SEI", hereinafter referred to as "SEII") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary 3D Discovery Co., Ltd ("3D Discovery") has entered into a strategic partnership with Suzhou Su Xin Rui Shi Technology Co., Ltd. ("Su Xin Rui Shi") to jointly expand the international naked-eye 3D ecosystem and industry chain business, build a "Metaverse" underlying hardware support ecosystem, create a global leading platform for naked eye 3D technology, and develop and optimize the metaverse experience technology platform.
SEII aims to promote the development of the global sharing economy through the development of online platforms and cooperation in leasing business around technology and the global sharing economy market. SEII already has a number of technology and service platforms in key markets such as Asia, Europe and the US.
Su Xin Rui Shi is a leading global naked-eye 3D display technology research and development company, dedicated to the development and industrialisation of international top 3D light field real-time rendering engine technology. The team has three core innovative technologies: a light field reconstruction algorithm based on backlight matching technology, a programmable real-time 3D Light Field rendering engine based on human eye bio-stereoscopic vision, and a fusion algorithm between stereoscopic image source and virtual scene, making Su Xin Rui Shi a leading company in the industry to achieve real-time light field rendering. It is also one of the very few teams in China that can provide customised naked eye 3D solutions, and has successfully transformed ordinary 2D sources to 3D light field sources in real time, solving the current situation of content scarcity in the industry.
It is reported that 3D Discovery and Su Xin Rui Shi will jointly establish a joint venture in Hong Kong, in which 3D Discovery and Su Xin Rui Shi will hold 60% and 40% of the joint venture respectively (the "Joint Venture"). Through the joint venture, 3D Discovery and Su Xin Rui Shi plan to focus on developing and promoting naked eye 3D applications and services in key areas such as 8K/16K resolution real-time rendering, screenless suspended 3D displays and other technologies, expanding hardware sales around key regions such as Southeast Asia and Europe, represented by Hong Kong and Singapore, and providing high-definition digital modelling and hardware facilities upgrades to key customers.
The metaverse technology application platform, which is deeply laid out by the Joint Venture, will become a strategic engine and a new growth point for SEII's sharing economy business. On the one hand, it will help the technical iteration of the public ECrent sharing and leasing business platform, providing a more realistic interactive experience of leasing scenarios for global users and enhancing transaction efficiency and service profits; on the other hand, it can provide more advanced technical services and marketing solutions for the company's customers, effectively expanding and adding new customers' scale and revenue.
With SEII's extensive global presence and business resources in the sharing economy, as well as its international leadership in clarity, customizability, observer points, real-time rendering and other technical parameters, and its complete patent layout internationally, SEII will be able to "surge" in the capital market and further promote the development and transformation of new economic forms in the metaverse era.
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Separately managed account pioneer PSN provides exclusive access to nearly 40 years of data including net and gross-of-fee returns
NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF) and worldwide industry leader in providing data, research and insights to financial institutions, announced investment analytics provider FinMason will begin distributing Separately Managed Account (SMA) data from top provider PSN via its FinRiver API.
Zephyr PSN is the longest running independent SMA database in the world. Over the nearly four decades since it launched, PSN has continually pioneered the delivery of valuable SMA data to its customers, always accurate, consistently verified. Where there was no access, PSN built inroads and set the standard in 1984. Today, it leads the way in providing unbiased, high quality, detailed information across 2000 data points.
"We have seen a tremendous increase in interest in our PSN SMA data due to the surging popularity of SMAs," says Chris Volpe, Head of Informa Financial Intelligence's Zephyr business. "Last year we collaborated with FinMason to offer OWL Analytics' ESG data to our customers, and we view this expansion of our relationship as an opportunity to offer our PSN data to an ever-growing universe of firms looking to access quantitative and qualitative data on SMAs."
Zephyr PSN provides asset breakdowns, compliance, key personnel, ownership diversity, business objectives and strategy of more than 1,100 firms. Over 9,000 products are available to review including style, fees, GIC sectors, fixed income ranges and full holdings. In addition, subscribers can compare products across 285 peer group universes.
"We have several partnerships with Informa in place that allows us to service a diverse set of clients and institutions. Through the FinMason API we deliver ESG scores on 30,000+ securities, as well as the ability to distribute SMA data with derived analytics across our clients' portfolios," says David Remstein, CEO of FinMason.
In March Zephyr was awarded the 2022 Fintech Breakthrough Award for Best Financial Research and Data Company. For additional information about Zephyr and its solutions, visit: https://pages.financialintelligence.informa.com/Zephyr-Financial-Solutions.
Zephyr's financial services solution enables wealth managers and advisors to fully manage client investment goals with communication tools to create custom, professional proposals and presentations that convey advisor strategies and success. The platform consistently scores high among users for its ease of use with valuable tools including presentation center, portfolio proposal generation, performance measurement, asset allocation modeling, research, analytics and ESG ratings and reviews. Visit financialintelligence.informa.com to learn more about Zephyr and to request a demo.
FinMason, one of the world's largest investment analytics engines for financial services platforms, enables WealthTech platforms to accelerate development and time-to-market while retaining control of their user experience. Built with speed, flexibility, and scalability in mind, the financial technology firm calculates and delivers more than 1,000 analytics on every publicly traded asset in the world via one simple API. For more information, visit www.finmason.com.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- More efficient glass-cleaning system uses less washer fluid and virtually eliminates "blind" seconds
- To see the new performance wiper blades quickly restore visibility, a short video is available here
Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator owners can get a cleaner view of the trail or road with new high-performance wiper blades from the Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) team at Mopar that quickly clear the windshield with less washer fluid.
The key element of the new JPP performance wipers are 12 laser-cut holes along each blade, creating wet jets that release washer fluid along the entire length, flooding the dirty windshield glass as the blade travels along its arc. Dirt and debris are washed away on the first stroke.
With the vehicle's standard spray nozzles disabled, the JPP system uses less washer fluid while minimizing the flooded windshield "blind seconds" while driving.
"Our new, innovative JPP performance wiper blades quickly restore visibility while tackling the toughest trails by keeping the washer fluid where it belongs – on the glass," said Mark Bosanac, North America senior vice president, Mopar service, parts and customer care. "Perfect for off-road or on-road driving, our new ultra-capable wiper blades are just one of the more than 500 quality-tested, factory-backed parts and accessories in our Jeep portfolio."
The JPP performance wiper kit (Mopar part number PW100013AB) is available now in the U.S. and Canada (coming soon to other markets) for 2018 model-year and newer Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator models. The kit contains arms, blades and tubing required for initial installation, as well as one set of replacement blades. U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price is $140. See the Mopar e-Store for more information or to purchase.
Mopar
This year marks the 85th anniversary of Mopar.
A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products, Mopar has evolved over nearly 85 years to represent both complete vehicle care and authentic performance for owners and enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.
Complete information on Mopar is available at www.mopar.com and the newly redesigned Mopar blog at www.blog.mopar.com. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NovaSource Power Services ("NovaSource" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc. ("Clairvest") (TSX: CVG) and the global leader in solar operations and maintenances services, announced today that it is adding the next evolution of services to its product lifecycle packages for the North American market.
NovaSource will provide an industry-first DC Availability Guarantee. The Guarantee will align owner and operator incentives and fill a verification gap in PV systems maintenance that has plagued the industry for a decade. "We were diligent in engaging with our customers to understand the service gaps in the market. As a result of those conversations, we crafted multiple service offerings to meet each customer's unique needs—including the industry's first DC Availability Guarantee," said Michael Gantt, head of strategy and solutions for the Company. The new DC Availability Guarantee was developed based on existing and prospective customer feedback and guarantees 99% DC equipment uptime. NovaSource leveraged its proprietary DC monitoring system, SunStreams, and the capabilities of its recently acquired subsidiary, Heliolytics, to develop this new product offering.
The DC Availability Guarantee will be offered as part of NovaSource's new long-term service agreements (LTSA), which have been expanded to meet the diverse needs of the growing industry. These new offerings provide customers enhanced options to meet their preferred level of engagement. For the utility power plant segment, the new offerings include four primary service levels: MAINTAIN, PROTECT, ENHANCE, and ASSURE (LINK). The new LTSA offerings cover the commercial and industrial segment as well and include the ENGAGE, ADVANCE, and ASSURE offerings (LINK). These offerings cover a wide-range of engagement levels, with the ASSURE offering representing the industry's strongest full-wrap guarantee.
"NovaSource recognizes the opportunity for better commercial alignment with our partners during the operational phase of a solar project." noted Troy Lauterbach, CEO of NovaSource Power Services. "Our new service tiers have been curated in collaboration with our partners and based on our experience operating over 20 GWs of solar assets globally. We are confident these new offerings will provide our partners with additional flexibility, with the continued production assurance that owners need to meet their financial and carbon-reduction goals."
Currently, NovaSource operates and maintains over 20GW of solar power plants across 10 countries and is a leading operator of battery storage systems. The DC Availability Guarantee and LTSA offerings are now available in the North American market, and the European, South American, and Australian markets can expect similar improvements to service agreement structures in 2023.
NovaSource Power Services, a portfolio company of Clairvest Group Inc. ("Clairvest") (TSX: CVG) headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is a global O&M services provider for renewable energy assets. NovaSource seeks to maintain a world-class culture of safety and integrity, while developing lasting partnerships with our customers and team members. As an independent, O&M-focused company, NovaSource is poised to offer even greater value in the design, maintenance, and management of our customers' projects. More information is available at www.novasourcepower.com.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer and made a big defensive play, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory.
Jorge Mateo also homered as Baltimore (44-44) reached .500 for the first time this season. It’s the longest win streak for the Orioles since the franchise won 13 straight in September 1999.
“The last couple of seasons didn’t go well; a lot of losses,” Urías said. “And, of course we’re enjoying this time.”
Baltimore right-hander Jordan Lyles (6-7) pitched seven innings of two-run ball in his second straight win. Jorge López, the Orioles’ lone All-Star selection, worked the ninth for his 17th save in 21 chances.
“We’re playing baseball all around,” Lyles said. “Some games we’re throwing it lights out; some days we’re mashing it, getting extra-base hits one after the other. That’s the sign of a good team.”
All-Star Ian Happ homered for Chicago, which dropped its fifth in a row. Adrian Sampson (0-1) allowed three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Baltimore trailed 2-1 in the fourth before Urías almost cleared the left-field bleachers with a two-run drive for his seventh homer.
The Cubs trailed 3-2 in the sixth and had Seiya Suzuki at third with one out. But Urías gloved Nico Hoerner’s liner inches off the ground and trotted to third to complete the double play.
Mateo went deep in the seventh against Brandon Hughes. It was his seventh homer of the season.
“They’re probably the most aggressive team in baseball,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “They’re going to come out swinging and they did. A couple of early-count fastball homers was the difference in the game.”
WORTH NOTING
The Orioles went 52-110 last season. According to STATS, they are the second big league team in history to lose 110-plus games one season and then have at least a nine-game win streak the following year. The Louisville Colonels went 27-111 in 1889 before posting win streaks of 12, 11 and 10 games in 1890.
MAKING MOVES
Baltimore claimed right-hander Louis Head off waivers from Miami earlier in the day and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Kirk McCarty was designated for assignment.
OH BABY
Cubs left-hander Justin Steele came off the paternity list a day after he and his wife welcomed a son. He is scheduled to start on Wednesday. Right-hander Anderson Espinoza was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: Austin Hays was back in right field after missing Sunday’s 9-5 win against the Angels with a sore right wrist. Manager Brandon Hyde said the injury hasn’t fully resolved itself but Hays will play through it.
UP NEXT
RHP Spenser Watkins (2-1, 4.15 ERA) faces Steele (3-5, 4.13 ERA) in Wednesday’s finale of the two-game series.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's first truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo is now introducing fossil-free steel in its trucks. The steel is produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB and the heavy-duty electric Volvo trucks will be the first to include it.
The steel from SSAB is produced using a completely new technology, based on hydrogen. The result is a much lower climate impact than conventionally produced steel. Small scale introduction of the steel in Volvo's heavy electric trucks will begin in the third quarter of 2022.
"We will increase the use of fossil-free materials in all our trucks to make them net-zero not only in operation – but also when it comes to the materials they are built of," says Jessica Sandström, Senior Vice President Product Management, Volvo Trucks.
The first steel produced with hydrogen will be used in the truck's frame rails, the backbone of the truck upon which all other main components are mounted. As the availability of fossil-free steel increases, it will also be introduced in other parts of the truck.
90% of a Volvo truck can be recycled
Today, around 30% of the materials in a new Volvo truck come from recycled materials. And up to 90% of the truck can be recycled at the end of its life.
"We are continuously striving to further minimize our climate footprint. We are also moving towards greater circularity in both our operations and our trucks," says Jessica Sandström.
Volvo Group is collaborating with SSAB on fossil-free steel since 2021. The first machine, a load carrier made of fossil-free steel, was showcased in October 2021. Fossil-free steel will be an important complement to the traditional and recycled steel used in Volvo's trucks.
Volvo Trucks is committed to the Paris agreement and to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the value-chain by 2040, at the latest.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Strandhede
Media Relations Director, Volvo Trucks
+46 31 3233715, +46 765 533715
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Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe. In 2021 approximately 123,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose $1.51 to $109.77 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.49 to $112.39 a barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 10 cents to $3.76 a gallon. June heating oil fell 9 cents to $3.95 a gallon. June natural gas fell 74 cents to $8.04 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for June delivery rose $7.10 to $1,882.80 an ounce. Silver for July delivery fell 7 cents to $22.37 an ounce and July copper fell 2 cents to $4.27 a pound.
The dollar rose to 130.59 Japanese yen from 130.40 yen. The euro rose to $1.0546 from $1.0519. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/06/closing-prices-for-crude-oil-gold-and-other-commodities-183/ | 2022-05-06T21:19:28Z |
BEIJING, July 29 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS, "NaaS" or the "Company"), a leading electric vehicle ("EV") charging service provider in China, and Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto"), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, recently reached an agreement whereby both parties will utilize their respective capabilities to launch a new smart charging navigation system, enabling EV owners to more easily find chargers and recharge their EVs. The service is scheduled to become available in the third quarter of this year.
"Being digital and intelligent makes it possible to quickly improve the charging experience for EV drivers," says Liang Xing, Vice President of Operations, NaaS. "NaaS empowers its partners with strong digital capabilities and a comprehensive network, in order to build the charging service ecosystem of the future, and allowing the entire industry value chain to run more efficiently, while creating a more convenient and better EV charging experience for drivers."
Under the agreement, NaaS will connect its nationwide digital charging network to Li Auto's charging navigation system, enabling L9 drivers to use in-vehicle maps or the Li Auto APP to locate partner charging stations. Energy delivery is now one of the most pressing issues for EV drivers, and the cooperation provides an excellent complement to Li Auto's energy supply services.
As China's EV market continues on its accelerated growth path, Li Auto has evolved into one of the leading domestic carmakers with a focus on technical innovation. On June 1, the company announced that it had delivered 11,496 Li ONE units in May, a year on year increase of 165.9%. On June 21, the carmaker released its new smart flagship SUV for families, the Li L9, joining the 5-display 3D era with touch screens capable of interacting with smart phones, computers, televisions, tablets and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.
Chargers are an integral part of the support structure for the EV sector, and the charging experience is a major consideration for drivers contemplating purchasing an EV. As of the end of 2021, NaaS had connected 290,000 charging piles in 288 cities across the country, further enhancing the charging network for OEMs and optimizing the charging experience.
As one of the largest and fastest-growing renewable energy service providers in China, NaaS provides a wide range of one-stop solutions to charger manufacturers, operators, EV OEMs, and other industry players to make energy delivery more efficient, via the deployment of digital technologies across the entirety of the industry chain.
In 2021, NaaS had delivered 55 million charges, with a total of 1,233 Gigawatt hours charged through NaaS' network, accounting for 18% of the Chinese public charging market for the year. On June 13, NaaS was listed on the Nasdaq, becoming China's first publicly-listed charging services provider.
About NaaS Technology Inc.
NaaS Technology Inc. ("NaaS" or the "Company") is one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle ("EV") charging service providers in China. The firm is a subsidiary of NewLink, a leading energy digitalization group in China. NaaS offers a comprehensive one-stop shop to charger manufacturers and operators, OEMs, in-house delivery fleets as well as fleet operators, with online, offline, and non-electric services covering the entire EV industry value chain. As of the end of 2021, NaaS had connected over 290,000 charging piles. In 2021, a total of 1,233 Gigawatt hours were charged through NaaS' network, accounting for approximately 18% of China's public charging market and reducing carbon emissions by 900,000 tons On June 13, 2022, NaaS Technology Inc. was officially listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker NAAS.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle star rookie Julio Rodríguez was placed on the injured list with a bruised right wrist Sunday after being hit by a pitch a night before.
Manager Scott Servais said X-rays were negative, but that the center fielder was very sore and wouldn’t be able to hold a bat for at least five days. The team decided it was best to place him on the injured list so they could add another player to the roster.
“I think everybody knows, your wrist, your hands, you know how sensitive that area is when you’ve got a bat,” Servais said. “And let’s do it right. Let’s make sure he’s fully healthy when he comes back.”
Rodriguez was hit on the back of the hand as he swung at a pitch in the top of the eighth inning of Seattle’s win Saturday night. He struck out but played in the field in the bottom half of the inning before being lifted in the ninth.
The injury is a big blow for the Mariners with Rodríguez having a great rookie season, hitting .271 with 18 homers and 57 RBIs.
The Mariners also placed Dylan Moore on the injured list Sunday after the outfielder started having back spasms Saturday night.
Seattle recalled outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Tacoma and purchased the contract of outfielder Jack Larsen from Double-A Arkansas to take their spots on the roster.
The Mariners were also without first baseman Ty France Sunday after he had an MRI on his sore left wrist. Servais said they hadn’t yet received the results before the game, and he hoped he would be ready to return after a day or two of rest.
Utilityman Sam Haggerty was not in the lineup Sunday after getting stitches above his eye. He was injured after being hit in the forehead by his thrown helmet after failing to bunt in the ninth inning and tossing his gear in frustration. The helmet bounced back up and hit him in the head.
Servais said he was doing OK and would be available off the bench.
The Mariners also designated left-hander Anthony Misiewicz for assignment Sunday. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/ms-rodriguez-lands-on-injured-list-with-bruised-wrist/ | 2022-08-01T16:10:33Z |
NEW YORK , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (SIMO), relating to its proposed acquisition by MaxLinear, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, SIMO shareholders will receive 0.388 shares of MaxLinear and $93.54 in cash per SIMO American Depositary Share they own, and 0.097 shares of MaxLinear and $23.385 in cash per SIMO ordinary share no represented by an ADS. Click here for more information: http://monteverdelaw.com/case/silicon-motion-technology-corp. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing. We were listed in the Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. Our lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions. Mr. Monteverde is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Securities Litigation in 2013, 2017-2019, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, in 2019 we recovered or secured six cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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Powered by its purpose and values, Crowe is recognized for fostering a trusting, inclusive, flexible and sustainable workplace
CHICAGO, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm in the U.S. with offices around the world, has again been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. The award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 4.5 million U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. The list's methodology evaluates an organization's level of trust, respect, camaraderie and more based on how it enables each person – regardless of who they are and what they do – to be a full member of the organization and can reach their highest potential.
"It's not one person, program or policy that allows us to become part of this list of distinguished companies," said Crowe CEO Mark Baer. "We make Crowe a great place to work together – operating from the foundation of our purpose and values, implementing changes based on feedback and working as a team to shape better tomorrows for each other, our clients and our communities. We're incredibly proud that our employees feel the same way and that we've made this prestigious list."
Many Crowe benefits can be attributed to making it a great place to work.
Since 2016, Crowe has provided personnel with the flexibility to work where it's most convenient and they're most productive. While many companies struggled with converting to full-time remote work environments in 2020, Crowe was able to easily make the transition thanks to this mobility model.
Last year, the firm instituted Time When You Need It, an open approach to time off. This empowers personnel to work with their coaches to take the time they need – whether it's time for resting and recharging, caring for themselves or a family member when sick or being present for important life events. Internal feedback has shown that this – combined with expanded firmwide holidays, including week-long closures in the summer and winter – has helped Crowe personnel achieve better work-life balance. This is evident in the Great Place to Work® survey responses, with 90% of Crowe respondents noting they are able to take time off from work when they think it's necessary.
Crowe refreshed its core purpose and values in 2021, and over the year, found several ways to help its workforce connect with and embrace the concepts.
For example, Crowe rallied around its "stewardship" value in summer 2021, providing each team member with Crowe Gives Back Bucks to direct to the nonprofit organization of their choice. With those contributions and many partners matching contributions, the initiative totaled more than $1 million in donations.
According to the Great Place to Work survey, 93% of Crowe respondents said they feel good about the ways the firm contributes to the community.
From building an internship-to-employment pipeline at multiple historically Black colleges and universities to establishing formal DE&I goals to hold the firm accountable, Crowe is committed to nurturing an inclusive environment that allows everyone to come to work as their authentic selves. This information is detailed in the Crowe 2021 U.S. Transparency Report.
"Our success is dependent on how we engage, develop, reward and maximize each person's experience every single day," Baer said. "It's critical that we maintain an inclusive culture where everyone is working toward a common purpose."
For more information on what makes Crowe a great place to work, visit Crowe Careers.
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The greatest week for Memphis golf – the FedEx St. Jude Championship – is coming this August for a global event that doesn't just feature exciting competition, but also shares a philanthropic purpose around raising funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.®
During a preview event at TPC Southwind today, FedEx St. Jude Championship tournament officials announced a charitable impact figure of over $8.6 million was generated for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from the 2021 World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Since 1970, Memphis' PGA TOUR stop has raised more than $60 million in charitable impact funds for St. Jude.
Here is what event attendees and viewers can expect when 125 of the best professional golfers from around the world descend on the hometown of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the inaugural FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event in the 2022 FedExCup Playoffs, a series of three events over the month of August that determine the FedExCup champion.
St. Jude patients will have a major presence at the event, interacting with professional golfers and greeting the final group on hole 18. PGA Tour professionals often visit the St. Jude campus while in Memphis, spend time with St. Jude patient families and maintain these new friendships throughout the year. Expect to see old friendships reconnect and new friendships develop as these 125 players will have the chance to interact with St. Jude kids throughout the week.
Art is an important part of therapy for St. Jude patients and a tournament staple. Visitors and viewers around the world will see creations from St. Jude kids front and center throughout the tournament. From caddie bibs to TaylorMade driver covers all the way to FootJoy® shoes worn by sponsored athletes, this year, art will take on a global focus with art from several kids showcasing the importance of research and treatment to help kids in the U.S. and around the world.
For the 10th year in a row, a FedEx Cessna Caravan will be named for a St. Jude patient who is the child or grandchild of a FedEx team member as part of the FedEx Purple Eagle program. A special event is planned for 11 a.m. CT, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at TPC Southwind to honor the patient family, unveil the newly named aircraft and celebrate 10 years of the program.
A charity auction will remain open online from August 3-10 and include a variety of travel, entertainment and experience items for bidders who want to support the mission of St. Jude. The auction comes to a close during the 2022 St. Jude JAM, a fundraising concert for event sponsors at Memphis Botanic Garden with special musical guests. One of the most coveted items is a custom replica 1965 Shelby Cobra, built by a team of FedEx pilots with support from Factory Five Racing.
Because of fundraising events like the FedEx St. Jude Championship and the generosity of millions of donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food so they can focus on helping their child live. The support of generous donors and partners also enables St. Jude to press ahead with its historic six-year, $12.9 billion strategic plan. Part of this plan will triple its global investment so St. Jude can impact more of the 400,000 kids around the world with cancer each year.
U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Jude as an outstanding pediatric cancer hospital.
For more information visit stjude.org and follow @StJude on social media.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since the hospital opened in 1962. St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
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Thieves swipe catalytic converters from non-profit StarkFresh's food trucks
CANTON – Thieves struck StarkFresh's Food Justice Campus, cutting off catalytic converters from three vehicles, including the non-profit's Mobile Grocery Market.
A report was filed Monday with Canton police the agency's Development Coordinator Doug Colmery.
More:Catalytic converter thefts skyrocketing in Canton region
StarkFresh took to social media on Wednesday, announcing the incident. It said the converters were stolen from their entire fleet of vehicles, parked in the courtyard at the campus in the 300 block of Cherry Avenue NE.
Mobile Grocery Market Coordinator Azella Markgraf told the Canton Repository that the thieves struck the downtown location Saturday morning during stormy weather.
"We have them on surveillance video, and turned the video over to Canton police detectives," Markgraf said.
The theft caused the Mobile Grocery Market to temporarily stop services, affecting nearly 100 people who rely on the weekly grocery delivery services throughout Stark County, Markgraf said.
The Mobile Grocery Market is expected to be back by next week, and the StarkFresh grocery store remains open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day.
Markgraf says a donation tab has been created on the agency's Facebook page for those who wish to help. Volunteer opportunities are also available on site, and donations may also be made through the StarkFresh Growing Food Justice campaign.
Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Twitter @Cassienist | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/12/starkfreshs-mobile-fleet-grounded-amid-catalytic-converter-thefts/9747396002/ | 2022-05-12T19:21:46Z |
Street vendors cross East Asia scrunch small pieces of meat onto skewers and baste them over hot coals with a sweet and savory sauce. Amid the sizzle and aromatic puffs of smoke, the sauce thickens to a luscious glaze, and — importantly — the meat cooks up fast.
This combination of speed and bold flavor has always appealed to us at Milk Street, but for weeknight skewers we exchange the open-air grill for the easy, controlled heat of a broiler. The near-direct heat chars the peaks of the skewered meat, and the valleys catch little pools of caramelizing sauce.
These savory-sweet chicken skewers from our book “COOKish,” which limits recipes to just six ingredients without sacrificing flavor, are loosely based on Japanese yakitori. We layer on the flavors — first as a quick marinade for the chicken, then as a basting sauce, and finally as a finishing sauce. The final coating helps sesame seeds or scallions — or both — adhere to the chicken.
Maple syrup may not be traditional, but it punches up the flavor of the glaze with more complexity than traditional sugar without additional ingredients. And the heat of freshly grated ginger helps to balance the sugars in the soy sauce glaze.
Serve with rice and a crunchy slaw or make into a sandwich or wrap with shredded vegetables and a smear of mayonnaise. For easy cleanup, line the baking sheet with foil.
Maple and Soy–Glazed Chicken Skewers
Start to finish: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger OR 3 medium garlic cloves, finely grated OR both
2 tablespoons neutral oil
¼ cup maple syrup
1½ teaspoons sherry vinegar OR cider vinegar
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved lengthwise
Sesame seeds, toasted OR thinly sliced scallions OR both
Stir together the soy, ginger and oil. In another bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of that with the maple syrup and vinegar. Toss the chicken with the remaining soy mixture. Heat the broiler with a rack 4 inches from the element. Scrunch the chicken onto metal skewers, then set on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until well browned, about 12 minutes, flipping once. Brush lightly with the soy-maple mixture, then broil until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Brush with remaining soy-maple mixture, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Editor’s note: This story was distributed by The Associated Press. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/food/article_eccecb78-ebe4-11ec-a190-27441561c4e4.html | 2022-06-15T07:18:31Z |
Janie Amador, 82, passed away at her home in Temple, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 6 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10 am. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple from 5 to 8 pm with recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7.
Janie was born May 27, 1940, to Jesus and Esperanza Abalos in Tow, TX. In November of 1994, she married Robert Amador, who was by her side until her passing. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, loved God and her family more than anything else. Janie was an amazing cook and spent time caring for her garden of a variety of flowers, cactus, and other plants. She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys.
Janie is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Frank Abalos and Lasaro Trejo; daughter, Yolanda Garcia; sons, Miguel “Chico” Garcia, Mark Anthony, and Reynaldo.
Left to cherish her memory are husband, Robert Amador; sisters, Anasticia Hernandez and Alicia Abalos; daughters, Sylvia Torres and husband Jose, and Yolanda Flores and husband Salvador of Temple, TX; sons Alberto Garcia, Tony Mendoza Jr. and wife Susie of Temple, TX, Tomas Delgado of Puerto Rico, and Timothy Garcia and wife Irene of Austin, TX; 22 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren as well as numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of AccentCare Hospice, Morada of Temple, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and Harper-Talasek, as well as those on the 2nd floor of Baylor Scott & White’s North Tower. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_10e29000-f958-11ec-87b8-8ff04de2ac79.html | 2022-07-03T14:06:48Z |
Principal accused of encouraging students to have ‘revenge sex’ instead of fighting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - A high school principal in South Carolina is being accused of racial and sexual harassment, contributing to the school’s violence problem, and encouraging students to engage in “revenge sex” as an alternative to fighting.
The accusations against Septima P. Clark Academy Principal Carolyn Anderson come via a deposition as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint made against Anderson by a fellow employee, WCSC reports.
In the deposition, the employee said she was subjected to harassment by Anderson and witnessed numerous occasions of inappropriate conduct that violated the Charleston County School District’s policy on professional conduct.
Anderson was made the interim principal of Clark Academy at the beginning of the school year. She was promoted to principal on April 22 and then subsequently placed on paid administrative leave just days later on April 26.
The district would not comment on why she was placed on leave, citing a personnel matter. However, the EEOC investigation was filed months earlier on February 16 while she served as interim principal.
In the deposition, the employee claimed Anderson would talk about former male co-workers at North Charleston High School, specifically discussing their bodies and genitals. Anderson, the employee said, would also talk about her own sex life with her husband while in the front office.
“She would just tell us how she was having problems with her husband,” the employee said. “How she walked around the house naked, and he wouldn’t have sex with her.”
The employee testified she was also the target of similarly inappropriate sexual comments. On one occasion, Anderson told her, in graphic detail, that the employee needed to have sex to “straighten her out,” according to the deposition.
That specific interaction was reported to the Head of the Department of Alternative Programs Jennifer Coker in an email dated Nov. 23, according to legal documents. The employee said no action was taken.
In an even more disturbing accusation, attorney Larry Kobrovsky asked the employee about interactions she observed, in which she accused Anderson of encouraging high school girls to have “revenge sex” with each other’s boyfriends instead of engaging in physical fights.
“Let me get this straight. During school hours, you, as the [employee position], heard the principal of Septima P. Clark tell female students that they’re being wrong. That when she was their age, you’d just (have sex with) their boyfriends and get back at the girls that didn’t like her that way?” Kobrovsky asked the employee.
“Yes,” the employee responded. She later said, “It’s embarrassing actually because, like, I’ve never seen a principal talk like that or show those kinds of actions.”
Beyond sexual comments, the employee also accused the principal of exacerbating discipline problems with students. She said Anderson brought in a number of students without properly vetting them, students that would not have been accepted under the previous administration.
Septima Clark Academy is an alternative school for students with unique academic needs. Families go through an application process that involves an interview with staff.
The employee also said Anderson encouraged an atmosphere of disrespect toward adults by not cracking down on discipline issues and failing to address student referrals.
The employee said students would often use the N-word when referring to teachers and use other profanity specifically aimed at female teachers. The employee claimed Anderson failed to discipline students when those words were used in her presence.
“I do find it degrading,” the employee testified. “It makes me feel humiliated, even if it’s a Black student saying it to me. Because I feel like administration should just take over those type of things. Like, if you get no punishment, of course students will keep doing it.”
As of June 14, Anderson was still on administrative leave. The Charleston County School District said this is a personnel matter and they have no additional comments.
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Middle school students get crash course in future careers
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Landon Middle School students explored career options with help from area professionals in their respective fields.
The middle school hosted a career day Wednesday, May 4, for its sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders to determine what career fields would be their best fit.
Students rotated six times to hear about a different career for about 20 minutes. The students would meet with professionals from 26 different job positions each talking about their professions.
Some students even got hands-on experience if possible. 13 NEWS photojournalist Eric Ives was in attendance and gave the students a camera and microphone to practice.
Businesses that attended the fair include Schendel Lawn and Landscape, the Topeka Zoo, the Topeka Public Library, the Topeka Capital-Journal, and many more. The Shawnee Co. District Attorney, Mike Kagay, was even there to talk about law.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/04/middle-school-students-get-crash-course-future-careers/ | 2022-05-04T23:38:43Z |
Global health education company will play a central role in the 2022 International Children's Advisory Network Summit in Lyon, France
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jumo Health, a global provider of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, medical education resources, today announced that it is extending its ongoing support of the International Children's Advisory Network (iCAN), a global consortium of youth advisory groups. iCAN empowers pediatric patients worldwide and provides a voice for children and their families in healthcare, clinical trials, and medical research.
Jumo Health will lead two educational sessions and serve as the name sponsor at the 2022 iCAN Summit, which will be held at the Université de Lyon in Lyon, France from July 11-15.
"The annual iCAN Summit provides a rare opportunity for young patients to learn more about medical advances, make new friends with similar life experiences, and develop the requisite skills to become strong advocates for themselves and patients like them. We consider the Summit to be a valuable experience and are proud to continue to support iCAN and the Summit," said Kevin Aniskovich, President and CEO of Jumo Health and a member of the iCAN Advisory Board.
"Jumo Health was founded to address the unique needs of pediatric patients and while we now serve all ages, we continue to work closely with them and patient advocacy groups around the world to develop relatable resources that reflect real patient experiences. We quickly learned that pediatric patients require more engaging forms of storytelling, particularly from real patients who share their personal experiences, as they seek to understand their health condition, what to expect throughout their journey, and how to explain their condition to their friends and family," continued Aniskovich.
"We are proud to partner with Jumo Health as they share our desire to give pediatric patients and their caregivers a greater understanding of, and stronger voice in, clinical research and health care programs. The iCAN Summit provides an ideal venue to share ideas, the future of treatment, experiences, and to learn the skills required to achieve those goals," said Leanne West, iCAN President and Chief Engineer, Pediatric Technologies at Georgia Tech. "We are excited to continue our partnership with Jumo Health which has already resulted in the development of a series of comic books entitled, Understanding Clinical Trials, which help to ensure potential clinical trial participants can understand and act upon physicians' instructions."
The annual iCAN Summit provides an opportunity for its youth members to learn about pediatric medicine and meet those dedicated to improving health care, including entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, and physicians from around the world. In addition to learning more about medical and scientific advances, participants will have the opportunity to interact and share their own stories and messages of hope.
Jumo Health's educational sessions will focus on:
- Sharing Stories: The Jumo Health Approach to Healthcare Education, Presented by Columba Quigley, MD, and Sindy Nathan
In this interactive session, leaders from Jumo Health will explain why and how real patient stories can improve outcomes in healthcare. They will dive into the process of creating effective health communications and ask for unfiltered feedback on the company's most recent materials. - Health Animated: How Animation Improves Medical Understanding Across All Ages, Genders, Languages, and Ethnicities, Presented by Joseph Brady and Jesse Jankewicz
Jumo Health will lead an interactive session to show the in-depth process of developing an animated story and how those animations can impact global health understanding. Participants that get involved might see their own story come to life.
Additional information about the 2022 iCAN Summit is available at www.icanresearch.org/2022-summit.
iCAN is a worldwide consortium of children's advisory groups, known as Kids Impacting Disease Through Science (KIDS) and Young Persons Advisory Groups (YPAGS). These dedicated youth member groups work in unison around the world to provide a voice for children and families in medicine, research, and innovation. For further information, visit www.icanresearch.org.
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Admit it: If you see someone wearing glasses, you think that person has a better chance than not of having an above-average IQ.
As a former Bronx assistant district attorney and author of the legal article "Eye See You: How Criminal Defendants Have Utilized the Nerd Defense to Influence Jurors' Perceptions," Sarah Mariucci told me that glasses are "associated with reading, significant amounts of reading in childhood days, a nerd persona, a smart persona."
This fact has made me extremely jealous of people who wear glasses. I just had an eye exam, and, as with every earlier eye test, I was found to have perfect vision.
But should I be worried? Does needing glasses mean you're smarter? And just where did our stereotypes about glasses -- good and bad -- come from?
That's the subject of the latest episode of my podcast, "Margins of Error," where we go beyond the news cycle and tackle the subjects that we face every day.
It turns out that the history of glasses is far more complicated than I ever imagined.
While glasses were likely first invented in the early 1300s, they didn't really proliferate until the 18th century, when people started making glasses with temples, so you could walk around without them falling off.
Glasses were not fashionable at first, let alone remotely cool.
Neil Handley, curator of the British Optical Association Museum, told me to look at the people in early paintings wearing glasses: "They're moneylenders. They are misers, they are government officials -- people who we wish would turn a blind eye to us, but they don't."
Misers? Moneylenders? According to Handley, this bias against glasses -- which was often just thinly veiled antisemitism -- was so pervasive, that people who needed glasses just wouldn't wear them.
But it wasn't just regular folks who were worried about how they'd look if they wore glasses. It was a highly calculated decision for high-profile politicians, too.
Handley mentioned that Adolf Hitler was a notorious example of someone who wore glasses but refused to be photographed in them. He wasn't the only world leader who avoided being seen in his lenses. In fact, in their official White House portraits, only three Presidents are painted wearing glasses: Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and Harry Truman.
When did our perceptions of glasses begin to change to more of a cool nerd vibe? It's only in the last few decades, and Handley, much to my chagrin, said that it may well have been because of Harry Potter.
Of course, defense attorneys have known for years that glasses can make someone appear smarter. They have long been trying the "nerd defense." Remember when now convicted killer Jodi Arias was accused of putting on glasses for the jury? If she was doing it to appear less guilty, the strategy didn't work.
That hasn't stopped others from trying. Mariucci pointed out that when a defendant is accused of "a violent crime and you're wearing glasses, you're just less intimidating to the jury." Defense attorneys are trying to get the jury to think "look how sweet and smart and nerdy and peaceful (the defendant) appear(s)."
All of this is trying to get at a juror's "subconscious thought process" that people with glasses are too smart to have committed a violent crime.
And it turns out, society's stereotypes may have a basis in fact. I spoke to Michelle Luciano, a behavioral geneticist and lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She worked on a 2018 study involving over 300,000 people that set out to examine the human genome in its entirety and see if there's any kind of genetic marker tied to greater cognitive function.
The study found that there was some relationship between myopia, or nearsightedness, and intelligence, but there's a lot of other stuff going on, too. (For the nerds out there, there was a +0.32 correlation between the two variables.)
Of course, I'm reminded of a phrase "correlation does not imply causation." Needing to wear glasses may be linked to intelligence, but it doesn't mean bad vision is causing intelligence to rise.
So, does a causal relationship exist? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out. I might even try on some glasses for the sake of science.
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Rodón’s pitching, Flores’ hitting lift Giants past A’s 8-2
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Rodón had nine strikeouts in six sharp innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Tuesday night. Wilmer Flores homered and drove in four runs. Austin Slater also connected as the Giants won their first game back at Oracle Park following an 8-3 road trip. Rodón (3-0) allowed three hits and one run, which raised his ERA from 1.06 to 1.17. The left-hander walked two and broke Tim Lincecum’s franchise record for most strikeouts through a pitcher’s first four starts with the team with 38. Lincecum had 35 Ks in 2009. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/26/rodons-pitching-flores-hitting-lift-giants-past-as-8-2/ | 2022-04-27T09:52:28Z |
Eccentric Japanese billionaire now betting that ’emotional’ robots can heal your heart
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
Nearly two years before Japanese fashion titan Yusaku Maezawa embarked on his recent tourist visit to the International Space Station, he made global headlines for launching a worldwide search for a “life partner” to go to the moon with him.
In his online appeal for love, Maezawa, who was 44 at the time, said he hoped finding a companion would ease the “feelings of loneliness and emptiness” surging within him. A few months later, however, he abruptly called off this quest for a romantic partner due to unspecified personal reasons.
Now, it appears Maezawa is betting robots may be able to fill the hole in one’s heart.
The eccentric billionaire, who made his fortune through the Japanese e-commerce fashion site Zozotown, announced last month that his investment fund is buying Japanese robotics startup Groove X, which makes a product called Lovot, a combination of the words “love” and “robot.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The pet-sized companion robots aim to stir an “instinct to love” in its human customers, according to the company’s website, with potential use cases in nursing homes and with children. As the pandemic raged, the so-called “emotional” robots also found new purpose in providing companionship to those who have been forced to stay apart from others, according to the company.
The wide-eyed devices roll around on wheels and have more than 50 sensors to respond to stimuli from humans (whom it distinguishes via a thermal camera) through machine learning technology, according to the company. The robot is currently only available for sale in Japan. The price starts at $2,825 for a single device, plus a monthly service fee of approximately $80.
Groove X was founded in 2015 by CEO Kaname Hayashi, a SoftBank veteran who developed the humanoid robot Pepper. The firm received funding from the Japanese government and unveiled its first Lovot device to the local market in 2019. These robots don’t seek to provide any convenience or practical purpose. In fact, the company has previously described it as “not a useful robot.” The robot was “born for just one reason — to be loved by you,” the company said.
“I never imagined that a robot would heal me,” Maezawa said in a statement announcing his fund’s acquisition of Groove X. While the robot “can’t clean or do work,” Maezawa said he sees “big potential in a presence that can make people feel happy, particularly at this time,” alluding to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
In a statement announcing the sale of its holdings in Groove X to the Maezawa Fund, the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, a state-funded investment vehicle for Japanese tech firms, noted that the Lovot devices have attracted “significant attention from the perspective of mental health care in the coronavirus pandemic.” The devices have also seen an uptick in use at “nurseries, kindergartens and elementary schools, as well as in nursing care facilities.”
Maezawa also expressed hope in his statement that Groove X can soon start delivering its robot beyond Japan. GrooveX declined to make Maezawa or anyone else available for interview, citing scheduling reasons.
It may seem like something out of science fiction, but some researchers say there is a lot of potential for robots to become beloved human companions.
“There’s a substantial amount of research in human-robot interaction that shows that people can develop genuine emotional attachments to robots, and that this is something that can be intentionally encouraged through design,” Kate Darling, a personal robotics research specialist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, told CNN Business.
“We are very relational creatures,” Darling said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that people can and will emotionally relate to robots in the future.”
Darling notes that social robots — or robots that are intentionally designed to engage people on a socio-emotional level — haven’t taken off in a big way yet in the United States. “But I think it’s only a matter of time, and clearly so do these companies,” she added.
Still, it likely remains an uphill battle, as evidenced by the challenges that another eccentric Japanese billionaire, Masayoshi Son, has faced in this market. Son and his company SoftBank spent years trotting out Pepper, the humanoid robot developed by Groove X’s founder. But last year, SoftBank said it had stopped manufacturing Pepper, citing a lack of demand.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) pursuant to or traceable to Rivian's Initial Public Offering ("IPO") on November 10, 2021 of the important May 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Rivian securities pursuant or traceable to the IPO 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 Rivian class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3880 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 May 6, 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, the IPO offering documents were materially inaccurate, misleading, and/or incomplete because they failed to disclose, among other things, that the R1T electric pickup truck and the R1S electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) were underpriced to such a degree that Rivian would have to raise prices shortly after the IPO and that these price increases would tarnish Rivian's reputation as a trustworthy and transparent company and would put a significant number of the existing backlog of 55,400 preorders along with future preorders in jeopardy of cancellation.
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By the end of 2022, 49% of the activist beauty retailer's US store locations will offer refills
NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In 2021, The Body Shop announced an ambitious five-year plan to roll out refill stations in the majority of its stores globally in an effort to reduce plastic use and become the most sustainable business possible. The Body Shop is now introducing the refill program in stores across the United States, with the goal to have 49% of all US locations equipped with refill stations by the end of 2022.
"The foundation of The Body Shop's environmental activism was born out of ideas like these, when our founder, Dame Anita Roddick, refilled her first bottle out of necessity in 1976," said Hilary Lloyd, Vice President of Marketing and Values, North America. "Our customers have been eagerly awaiting for refills to return to The Body Shop. We're thrilled to be embracing a circular economy approach and provide this sustainable alternative."
Every year, the beauty sector generates billions of pieces of plastic that end up in landfills or the ocean. With the crucial help of The Body Shop customers, every individual can help drive change, because every bottle counts. Since April 2021, when The Body Shop announced the rollout of refill stations across 400 stores globally, the brand collectively has saved over 3.7 tons of plastic, which is equivalent to 170,000 plastic bottles.* Another 400 refill stations are planned for 2022, with the aim of saving 25 tons of plastic** and helping to prevent up to 5lbs of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.***
By the end of 2022, The Body Shop will have refill stations present in about half of its store locations across the country including Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, and more. The easy-to-use in-store refill stations allow customers to refill their favorite body, hair and hand care products including shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and hand washes. The selection of available products will vary from six to twelve depending on store size.
To learn more about The Body Shop's Refill Program and participating locations, visit: www.thebodyshop.com.
In celebration of the Refill Program and Earth Month this April, The Body Shop is teaming up with ethical chocolatier Tony's Chocolonely, to bring the call for climate action to the streets of New York City. Together, the two B Corp™ certified brands will raise awareness and collect signatures for the "FOREST" Act in an effort to stop illegal deforestation and slow climate change.
Tony's Chocolonely iconic "Choco" cart and truck will be parked outside The Body Shop's NoHo store on Friday, April 8, 2022, and The Body Shop's Rockefeller Center location on Friday, April 15, 2022. The brand's refillable aluminum bottles and a limited-edition Tony's Chocolonely chocolate bar will be distributed to event attendees, while quantities last. To RSVP, or learn more about the event on Friday, April 8, 2022, visit this link. To RSVP, or learn more about the event on Friday, April 15, 2022, visit this link.
The Body Shop is committed to being the most sustainable business it can be. As a B Corp™, it lives the highest social and environmental standards for people and the planet. While the brand moves towards its long-term goals for creating zero waste packaging, it's constantly making sure more and more of its packaging is made from plant-based and recycled materials, sourced in a way that drives positive social change. In 2019, the brand launched its Community Fair Trade partnership with Plastics for Change to help tackle the plastics crisis differently. By sourcing Community Fair Trade recycled plastic from Bengaluru, India, the brand helps empower the marginalized waste pickers who work tirelessly to clean up their city's streets. As well as preventing waste from ending up in landfill, the partnership provides workers with a fair price, access to more sanitary working conditions, and the respect and recognition they deserve.
Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand and a certified B Corp™. The Body Shop seeks to make positive change in the world by offering high-quality, naturally-inspired skincare, body care, hair care and make-up produced ethically and sustainably. Having pioneered the philosophy that business can be a force for good, this ethos is still the brand's driving force. The Body Shop operates about 3,000 retail locations in more than 70 countries. Along with Aesop, Avon and Natura, The Body Shop is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. The four companies that form the group are committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact.
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White House releases financial disclosures for Biden, Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House released financial disclosure reports for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday showing that the president’s personal finances have changed little since last year.
Biden’s report, which includes information on first lady Jill Biden, showed that he earned a modest amount of outside income during his first year as president, pulling in almost $30,000 in book royalties. His wife earned between $15,000 and $50,000 from book sales.
The report lists some income and assets only within a range, showing the couple’s assets were worth between $1.05 million and $2.58 million.
They owe between $250,000 and $500,000 on a mortgage on their Delaware home, plus between $30,000 and $100,000 on other loans.
Harris reported significantly more in book royalties. Most of the money came from sales of “The Truths We Hold,” which was published in 2019. She earned $456,000 total.
Harris is married to Doug Emhoff, a lawyer and law professor. Together, their assets total between $3.42 million and $8.29 million.
They owe between $1 million and $5 million on a mortgage on their home.
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ATLANTA -- A Fulton County judge has disqualified Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis from continuing to investigate state Sen. Burt Jones’ alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Jones, R-Jackson, this year’s Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, was among 16 Republicans who formed an alternate slate of electors in December 2020 that sought to reverse the outcome of the November presidential contest that saw Democrat Joe Biden carry Georgia over Republican incumbent Donald Trump.
The GOP electors are among the targets of a special grand jury investigation Willis has launched to probe various efforts to overturn the Georgia results. Other targets include former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer; U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Georgia Congressman Jody Hice, R-Greensboro.
Jones’ lawyer submitted a motion to disqualify Willis from continuing to investigate Jones because she had hosted a fundraiser last month on behalf of Democrat Charlie Bailey, who is running for lieutenant governor against Jones. The event occurred a week before Bailey defeated former Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall to win the Democratic nomination.
A hearing on the motion was held last week in Fulton County Superior Court. In a seven-page order issued Monday, Judge Robert C.I. McBurney agreed with Jones.
“The district attorney pledged her name, likeness, and office to Bailey as her candidate of choice at a time when, if Bailey were successful (which he was), he would face Senator Jones,” McBurney wrote. “She has bestowed her office’s imprimatur upon Senator Jones’ opponent. … This scenario creates a plain – and actual and untenable – conflict.”
“Today’s ruling is a huge win for our campaign – but more importantly, for due process and the rule of law in Georgia,” Jones said in a statement following the decision.
The judge’s order prohibits Willis from issuing a subpoena requiring Jones to testify before the special grand jury, or from requiring him to submit any records to the district attorney’s office. She also is prohibited from characterizing Jones as a target of the investigation and can’t ask the grand jury to make any recommendations concerning Jones in its final report.
Those duties now must be turned over to a different prosecutor’s office, as determined by state Attorney General Chris Carr.
Bailey, in a statement issued Monday shortly before the judge’s ruling, accused Jones of seeking to distract the public from his “leading” role in trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
“Burt has shown a continued disrespect for the rule of law, but as a former prosecutor, I believe Burt is subject to the legal system, just like everyone else,” Bailey said.
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Man sentenced to 25+ years for killing homicide victim’s mother
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The man convicted in the May 7, 2020 shooting death of Lisa Hill has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison.
Charles Wilson II will serve 285 months for murder in the second degree, 12 months for aggravated assault, and six months for aggravated endangering of a child.
Wilson II was sentenced Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Shawnee Co. Dist. Court by Hon. David Debenham.
According to court records, Wilson will get credit for 749 days of time served, spend five years on probation once released, and is eligible for early release for good behavior.
Wilson was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Lisa Hill. In May 2020, first responders were called to 1132 NW Central, where they found HIll suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
After an investigation, officials attempted to arrest Wilson at his home, which spurred a more than 2-hour standoff.
Hill had been the mother of a shooting victim who had been killed about two weeks before her own untimely death.
Wilson has also been ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board, more than $200 for court costs, $200 for DNA Database fees, and $100 for BIDS Application fees. Costs are due and will be payable immediately at $20 per month.
Lastly, Wilson was ordered to register as an offender under the Kansas Offender Registration act.
Case of Charles Wilson II
Wilson found guilty in 2020 murder of Topeka woman
Charles Wilson II has been found guilty of the second-degree murder of Lisa Hill.
Police: North Topeka shooting victim was mother of previous homicide victim
The Topeka Policed Department has identified the victim of a North Topeka shooting that occurred on May 7 as the mother of a previous shooting victim.
Criminal charges filed in Thursday homicide
Criminal charges have been filed against Charles Wilson II in relation to the murder of Lisa Hill on May 7.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Soloviev Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Soloviev Group, today announced a $1 million donation to Americares to help Ukrainians in need due to the invasion by Russia.
"My family has deep roots in Sweden, eastern Europe and Russia, and one of my grandmothers was Ukrainian," said Soloviev Group Chairman Stefan Soloviev. "What Putin has done to Ukraine and its people is an atrocity. I felt I had to do something, and this donation is my way of helping the people of Ukraine and honoring the memory of my Ukrainian grandmother."
To address the situation in Ukraine, Stamford, CT-based Americares has emergency response teams in Poland and Romania to support health services for families affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. To date, Americares has 65 tons medicine and relief supplies either sent to Ukraine or in transit to the country. The Poland team has completed the first local procurement of supplies valued at more than $100,000 and weighing 12.5 tons to be distributed to local partners. Americares has been helping a total of 20 local organizations in Ukraine, Poland and Romania.
The Soloviev Group is the holding company for several businesses operated by Stefan Soloviev. The Soloviev Group encompasses divisions that include, but are not limited to, Realty and Development, in addition to Hospitality, Transportation & Railroad, and Agriculture & Ranching divisions.
The company operates in New York City, and the East End of Long Island, including Shelter Island, and also owns Crossroads Agriculture, a large-scale integrated farming and ranching operation based in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico. That company is one of the country's largest privately held agribusinesses. Soloviev is the 26th-largest landowner in the United States.
About the Soloviev Foundation
The Soloviev Foundation is the philanthropic arm The Soloviev Group, the successor to New York real estate company Solow Building Company. Stefan Soloviev, who uses the original Russian family name, grew up in Manhattan and was educated at the University of Rhode Island and St. John's University in New York. He has spent much of the past two decades building one of the country's largest privately-held agribusinesses in the U.S., Crossroads Agriculture, based in Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico. For more information, go to https://solovievgroup.com
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Americares is a Stamford, CT.-based 501 (C) [3] organization that responds to more than 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide each year, establishes long-term recovery projects and brings preparedness programs to communities vulnerable to disasters. Since its founding more than 40 years ago, Americares has provided more than $20 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the United States. For more information, go to https://americares.org
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DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that TriNet President and CEO Burton M. Goldfield will be joining the dynamic roster of thought leaders and influencers for TriNet PeopleForce 2022. The three-day, award-winning conference taking place September 13-15 will feature acclaimed leaders from the worlds of business, public policy, science, social justice, sports, entertainment, media and more. The live event will take place at the Theater at City Tech in downtown Brooklyn, NY, and virtually from anywhere.
Goldfield's live conversation with TriNet Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer Michael Mendenhall titled, "State of the Union for SMBs," will take place after 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, September 13.
"TriNet has a unique vantage point to observe the state of small and medium-size businesses, especially over the past year through our work with more than 23,000 SMB customers," said Mendenhall. "With the economy presenting new challenges in the form of inflation and a contraction in the economy, coupled with the ongoing pandemic, it's more important than ever for businesses to find innovative ways to stay resilient and continue growth. SMBs are the engine helping to power the U.S. economy, and it is vital that we support their success. There is no one better to kick off our third annual TriNet PeopleForce than Burton, who has seen firsthand how businesses are adapting and overcoming obstacles to thrive and succeed."
Goldfield joined TriNet in 2008 and is only the second CEO in the company's 34-year history. He has more than four decades of experience in sales, operational, and technology leadership roles, and is known for influencing product innovation and business growth.
In his 14 years as President and CEO of TriNet, Goldfield has transformed the company into a leading cloud-based HR provider and professional employer organization. Under his leadership, TriNet now has a market capitalization of over $5 billion. He led the company through its initial public offering in March 2014. To expand TriNet's market reach and strengthen the company's ability to serve more clients than ever before, Burton led the company to acquire Gevity, AccordHR, SOI, ExpenseCloud, Ambrose, most recently Zenefits in December 2021 and Clarus R+D Solutions LLC just last week.
Prior to TriNet, Goldfield was CEO at Ketera Technologies, a Santa Clara-based SaaS provider to Fortune 2000 companies. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations at Hyperion Solutions Corporation and Vice President of Worldwide Sales for IBM Corporation's Rational Software division. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at FinancialForce.
Goldfield has been recognized for his exceptional leadership, including "Most Admired CEO" by San Francisco Business Times and Gold Award winner for "CEO of the Year" by the CEO World Awards. He has contributed articles to Forbes magazine and other publications.
Among the previously announced speakers include former Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace, former Duke University head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, and many others.
TriNet PeopleForce 2022 will provide entrepreneurs and SMB leaders with three days of outstanding speakers and dynamic sessions that will focus on this year's conference theme: passion, purpose and perseverance.
Those wishing to attend the live SMB event in New York City can request a ticket by emailing PeopleForce@TriNet.com
About TriNet
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gamelancer Gaming Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (OTCQB: WDRGF) (FRA: 64Q) ("Gamelancer" or the "Company") a mobile-focused entertainment company providing brands access to the global gaming audience through its owned and operated channels, is pleased to announce it has partnered with lifestyle energy drink producer CELSIUS® to curate a campaign promoting CELSIUS® products across the Gamelancer TikTok & Instagram network.
Featuring Gamelancer influencers, content for the 6-figure campaign will be produced by Gamelancer and broadcast across its @Gaming, @Gamer, @Egirl, and @Gamelancer channels. Content will also be distributed across Playmaker's Instagram network. Playmaker is a strategic partner of Gamelancer, and this campaign will be the 4th co-broadcast campaign Gamelancer has launched with Playmaker this year.
Having recently entered into a distribution prtnership with PepsiCo, CELSIUS® is focused on driving significant engagement amongst the gaming community. Utilizing Gamelancer, the largest multi-channel gaming network on TikTok, matched with Playmakers massive Instagram network, the combined offering will market CELSIUS® products to a massive audience of over 50 million followers on owned & operated channels.
"We couldn't be more excited for this partnership with CELSIUS. They are a category leader and have built an iconic brand with an authentic voice and engaged community. Naturally this is the perfect product millions of gamers and athletes across social deserve to know about and we're excited to spearhead that initiative at scale." – Razvan Romanescu, Co-founder 7 Chief Strategy Officer, Gamelancer Gaming Corp.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS®. A lifestyle energy drink born in fitness and a pioneer in the rapidly growing energy category. CELSIUS® offers proprietary, functional, essential energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. CELSIUS® is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides. For more information, please visit: http://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com
Acquired by Wondr Gaming, Gamelancer Gaming Corp. is a growing mobile-focused social media network in gaming - generating over 1.2 billion monthly video views across its 27 owned and operated channels. With over 30,000,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, predominantly located in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Gamelancer sells direct and programmatic media across its network to the world's largest brands. With advanced user data analytics, we provide our audience curated content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial gaming community, which allows brands unparalleled access to the largest media inventory in gaming across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Gamelancer also monetizes across its variety of Snapchat Discover channels with monthly recurring revenue in partnership with Snapchat.
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PASADENA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified real estate DST and REIT investments, has announced the completion of its 25th successful full-cycle event through the sale of its $68.40 million Net-Leased Portfolio 17 DST to an acquiring net-leased REIT. The sale provided investors with total annual returns including cash flow ranging from 7.03 to 7.80 percent while maintaining uninterrupted monthly distributions and meeting cash flow projections.
The portfolio consisted of 16 net-leased properties covering 248,882 square feet across the Southeast and Midwest, featuring eight national creditworthy tenants including Dollar General, Tractor Supply, Walgreens, and Verizon Wireless. Launched in 2017, the offering provided uninterrupted monthly distributions to investors beginning at 6.84 percent and ending at 7.10 percent, not including return of capital.
Upon sale, ExchangeRight provided portfolio investors the option to perform another 1031 exchange, receive cash, complete a tax-deferred 721 exchange, or a combination of these options. For investors who chose to complete a 721 exchange into the acquiring REIT, the total annual return on sale including cash flow was equivalent to 7.80 percent of initial capital investment based in part on an independent real estate valuation from KPMG of the acquiring REIT as of March 31, 2022. For investors who chose to cash out or complete a 1031 exchange, the Net-Leased Portfolio 17 DST total annual return on sale was approximately 7.03 percent of initial capital investment including cash flow.
Warren Thomas, one of the managing partners at ExchangeRight, said the successful exit and multiple investment options provided to each investor are hallmarks of the strength and optionality created by ExchangeRight's aggregation strategy.
"We are honored to have protected investor capital through 25 successful full-cycle offerings so far," Thomas said. "For each net-leased portfolio that we have taken full cycle, we are pleased to have provided investors with flexible tax-deferral exit options so they can achieve their individual investment goals even in the midst of a volatile economic climate."
ExchangeRight pursues its passion to empower people to be secure, free, and generous by providing REIT, fund, and 1031 DST portfolios that target secure capital, stable income, and strategic exits. The company strategically syndicates net-leased portfolios of assets backed primarily by investment-grade corporations that successfully operate in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries, as well as diversified value-add portfolios of inline and outparcel retail properties shadow-anchored by strong-performing grocery tenants. Please visit www.exchangeright.com for more information.
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YMCA camp bus driver drunk on Fireball, troopers say
EAGEN, Minn. (WCCO) – A charter bus driver is charged with driving drunk while taking 35 boys to a YMCA in Minnesota.
In a statement, the YMCA said all the campers made it to camp safe.
The situation was a first for John Benjamin, president of Northfield Bus Lines.
“In 34 years, I’ve never dealt with anything like this before,” Benjamin said.
According to a criminal complaint, one of the company’s drivers, 49-year-old Patrick Bullard, was going “from shoulder to shoulder” on I-35 and almost went “off the road into the ditch” Sunday.
Troopers say he blew a 0.257 on a breathalyzer.
They said they found bottle of Fireball Whisky, which was a third empty, inside his backpack, and he had a plastic cup with a mixed drink that smelled like Fireball.
A chaperone told troopers they saw Bullard drink from that cup as he drove.
“It’s embarrassing for me as an owner of a company,” Benjamin said.
Employees said the driver left from the Eagan facility that morning and that he interacted with a couple of people before he left, but no one noticed anything unusual.
“I can just thank god that all the children are safe,” Benjamin said.
Benjamin says all employees go through a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and that drivers are subject to random testing, too.
Bullard was fired after his arrest. Benjamin said the driver had been with the company for about a year with no previous problems.
A parent who spoke off-camera said she attended Bullard’s virtual hearing Tuesday morning. She’s relieved but angry and says she hopes he is never in a position to hold lives in his hands again.
Copyright 2022 WCCO via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/24/ymca-camp-bus-driver-drunk-fireball-troopers-say/ | 2022-08-24T15:41:14Z |
YICHANG, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel Yeast (SH600298), a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has inked an agreement with Bejing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd (PhaBuilder) in Yichang, Hubei province to build a large manufacturing base for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the city. The pair will set up a joint venture company to drive the application of synthetic biology in the biotechnology industry.
PHA is a polyester produced naturally by microorganisms. The biodegradable and biocompatible properties of PHA make it highly sought-after in fields such as biomedical material and biodegradable packaging material.
"This collaboration with PhaBuilder marks a milestone and a significant step forward for Angel Yeast in synthetic biology. At Angel Yeast, we are very keen on innovation and exploration of new landscapes in the industry. This project is also part of our efforts to be an international and professional biotechnology company," said Tao Xiong, chairman of Angel Yeast.
He added that the partnership is expected to forge a new venture in bioeconomy, fuel innovation in synthetic biology, and drive the expansion of the global market.
Guoqiang Chen, the founder of PhaBuilder, added that by working with Angel Yeast on the initiative, major inroads have been made in converting technology breakthroughs into industrial programs for synthetic biology.
"The new production line of PHA with the capacity of 30,000 tons will certainly bring more advanced technologies, new services and products for the industry and consumers. It will also create a 'greener' lifestyle. We are thrilled to see it happen," said Chen.
In addition to synthetic biology, Angel Yeast has also been exploring cutting-edge development in biological agriculture. According to the company, it will be engaged in a project to produce animal feed through biological fermentation. Angel Yeast will invest some 120 million yuan to build the manufacturing center with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons.
The project is estimated to start in August 2022 and to be completed in September the next year. One highlight of the project is that it uses Distillers' Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) as one raw material to produce yeast culture products. As a new category, yeast culture products will diversify the company's animal nutrition products lineup.
About Angel Yeast
Founded in 1986, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd specializes in the production of yeast and yeast derivatives. Its product range includes baker's yeast and ingredients, Chinese dim sum and seasoning, savory yeast extract, human health, animal nutrition, plant nutrition, distilled spirits and biofuels, microbial nutrition, and enzymes.
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BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on China-Nepal cross-border railway:
Have you ever imagined traversing through the middle of the mighty Himalayas by train?
This seemingly "crazy" idea may soon become reality. Following recent discussions between the foreign ministers of China and Nepal to speed up feasibility assessments into a cross-border railway, China plans to dispatch surveyors to Nepal as soon as this year.
On top of thorny enough obstacles like challenging topography and high altitudes, linking the two countries by railway requires tunneling through the Himalayas — an unimaginably complex feat of engineering. The bulk of the railway within Nepal will pass along bridges or through tunnels, involving huge costs and formidable construction difficulties. That being said, the project is still well worth pursuing.
As a landlocked country, Nepal has long been impeded by transportation issues. The mountainous terrain hinders travel locally, which in turn has restricted the nation's economic and trade development. Completion of the China-Nepal Railway will connect three major cities in Nepal, making commuting much easier. Never again will Nepalese citizens have to choose between just cars and planes when going abroad. The designated section of this mammoth project within China's borders meanders across Tibet Autonomous Region. In the first half of 2022 alone, the region has received more than 17 million tourists. Assuming only one-tenth of these travelers visit Nepal by train via Tibet, Nepal's tourism industry would still enjoy an enormous boost. Railways will also reshape Nepal's dependence on India for maritime transport and thereby driving its foreign trade and socio-economic growth. Laos, another landlocked nation, repivoted its market structure upon securing a major transportation channel through the China-Laos Railway project. Likewise, the China-Nepal Railway will no doubt fuel Nepal's national development and allow more of its citizens to enjoy the benefits of development.
The China-Nepal Railway has been a long time in the making. However, progress has been slower than expected due to the project's sheer intricacy, compounded by the impact of COVID-19. China and Nepal have been close friends for generations. China has already assisted Nepal in building key infrastructure projects, most notably the Pokhara International Airport and Kathmandu Ring Road. During the pandemic, China was Nepal's largest supplier of medical aid and vaccines, while the zero-tariff treatment for 98% of the taxable items that China granted to Nepal will also come into effect on Sept. 1 this year.
The decision to further the China-Nepal Railway falls aptly under the Belt and Road framework. Projections by the World Bank suggest that if all transportation infrastructure construction under the Belt and Road Initiative is completed, we can expect $1.6 trillion in revenue to be generated annually by 2030, 90% of which will be shared by partner countries. Low- and lower-middle-income countries will be the greatest beneficiaries.
Tangible progress is now being made in the development of the China-Nepal Railway, the latest testament to the friendship between the two countries, and a new chapter in the Belt and Road journey. This ingenious feat of human engineering will shine in the Himalayas as a beacon of common prosperity and community with a shared future.
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Donation Aimed to Help Drive Economic Empowerment of LGBTQ+ Community
DUBLIN, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that StartOut, the nation's largest nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs has received a TriNet Foundation donation. The TriNet Foundation, launched in 2021, is a donor-advised fund of TriNet and a key component of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
The TriNet Foundation seeks to proactively evaluate and support nonprofit organizations that foster positive change, economic development and the growth of entrepreneurism related to veterans, historically underrepresented businesses, and trade schools/entrepreneurial education programs. Previous recipients of TriNet Foundation donations are Black Girl Ventures and Hire Heroes USA.
TriNet will engage with the LGBTQ+ community through StartOut's mentorship program, upcoming events, and opportunities for the StartOut community to learn more about TriNet and the incredible HR services that it provides.
"TriNet exists to help small and medium-size businesses succeed, and the TriNet Foundation is an important way to expand our reach outside of our customer base while aligning our corporate social responsibility to our company mission and vision," said TriNet President and CEO Burton M. Goldfield (he/him). "StartOut does incredible work to give LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs equal access to resources that can help fuel their success. When we make diversity a priority within organizations, the result is more innovation, more creativity and more opportunities for all of us."
"We are most grateful for the engagement of companies like TriNet that are proactively helping us empower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through mentoring, education and networking opportunities. TriNet's generous support is instrumental in creating more diversity within our startup communities," said StartOut's executive director, Andres Wydler (he/him).
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
Founded in 2009, StartOut, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the largest national organization to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with over 21K members nationwide. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. StartOut helps aspiring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs start new companies; supports current entrepreneurs as they grow and expand their existing businesses; and engages successful entrepreneurs as role models and mentors, on its online portal and through targeted events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.startout.org.
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(NewsNation) — Arizona has begun building a barrier of shipping containers to fill a gap in the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in Yuma.
Providing the containers work in the small gap, many are wondering if this could be a solution for the rest of the southern border. It would take thousands of shipping containers to make up the entire border wall, but could it be done?
The southern border is 1,954 miles long; only about 700 of which currently have any kind of physical barrier. With each shipping container standing about 60 feet long, that puts the number at nearly one-third of a million individual containers.
Prices for used shipping containers typically run around $2,000 a piece. Needing 330,000 of them would cost $660 million — a savings of 98%. Whether or not Arizona’s plan works is yet to be seen, but if it does, it appears the state may have stumbled on a way for a major government project to be done cheaply.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order to close a 1,000-foot gap in the border wall near the southern Arizona farming community of Yuma on Friday, with officials saying they were acting to stop migrants after repeated, unfulfilled promises from the Biden administration to block off the area.
“Arizona will not sit idly by as the Biden administration fails to do its job and safeguard our state and nation from the clear and present danger of an unsecure border,” Ducey’s letter said.
The move by Arizona comes without explicit permission on federal land, with state contractors starting to move in 60-foot-long shipping containers and stacking two of the 9-foot-tall containers on top of each other early Friday. They plan to complete the job within days, and the containers will be topped with 4 feet of razor wire, said Katie Ratlief, Ducey’s deputy chief of staff.
The state plans to fill three gaps in the border wall constructed during former President Donald Trump’s tenure in the coming weeks totaling 3,000 feet.
The move is the latest pushback by a Republican-led border state to what they contend is inaction by Democratic President Joe Biden on immigration. It was immediately prompted by the announcement of the end of the “Remain in Mexico” program that was announced this week, Ducey’s top lawyer, Annie Foster said. That program required asylum-seekers to return to Mexico and await a court date, although thousands of migrants who made it into the country were not returned.
Ducey is using $6 million for the project out of $335 million the Legislature authorized in June to construct virtual or physical fencing along the border with Mexico.
The Biden Administration announced late last month that it had authorized completion of the Trump-funded U.S.-Mexico border wall near Yuma. The area has become one of the busiest corridors for illegal crossings, and they planned to fill in four wide gaps. Arizona officials said they did not know why there was a discrepancy between the three gaps they identified and the federal government’s plans.
Biden had pledged during his campaign to cease all future wall construction, but the administration later agreed to some barriers, citing safety. The Department of Homeland Security planned work to close four wide gaps in the wall near Yuma to better protect migrants who can slip down a slope or drown walking through a low section of the Colorado River.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas authorized completion of the project near the Morelos Dam in July, a move officials said reflected the administration’s “priority to deploy modern, effective border measures and also improving safety and security along the Southwest Border.”
Arizona points to a rising number of migrants coming into the state and accompanying drug smuggling as a major reason for their action. Agents stopped migrants more than 160,000 times from January through June in the Yuma sector, nearly quadruple from the same period last year. The only other Border Patrol sectors with more traffic were Del Rio and Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
Arizona has been sending two to three buses of asylum seekers from Yuma to Washington, D.C., over the last three months to make a political statement as the number of arriving migrants overwhelmed local resources. Ducey began the program in May and has said everyone on the bus trips are going voluntarily to the capital with intended final destinations in East Coast cities.
Texas also is busing migrants to the East, and the mayors of New York and Washington sought federal help last month to deal with the influx, a request that brought a gleeful response from Republicans who say the pleas are evidence the U.S. is in an immigration crisis.
As of Aug. 11, the state of Arizona had sent 1,425 asylum seekers to Washington, according to the governor’s office.
Despite the federal promise to fill in the gaps, Arizona officials said no action had been taken to actually close the gaps. The federal government apparently put the project out to bid this week, but that may takes weeks or months.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/could-shipping-containers-act-as-a-complete-border-wall/ | 2022-08-15T21:16:51Z |
Wild-card Stars force Game 7 against Calgary with 4-2 win
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Miro Heiskanen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat Calgary 4-2 to force a Game 7 in their first-round Western Conference series. The Stars blew an early two-goal lead before going ahead to stay. The series goes back to Calgary for the deciding game Sunday night. Roope Hintz and Michael Raffl also scored for the wild-card Stars, and Tyler Seguin added an empty-netter in the final minute. Jake Oettinger, the Stars’ 23-year-old goalie, and Jacob Markstrom both had 36 saves. Michael Stone and Mikael Backlund scored for Pacific Division champion Calgary. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/13/wild-card-stars-force-game-7-against-calgary-with-4-2-win/ | 2022-05-14T06:41:10Z |
ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person's right to age well, will host a 3-day conference on solutions that ensure equitable aging for all.
The event offers over 120 workshops, educational, and plenary sessions that will be offered live and on demand and will discuss such topics as aging in place, combating financial exploitation, technology use, falls prevention, obesity care, senior centers, nutrition, mental health, and economic security.
What: 2022 Age+Action Virtual Conference. Full agenda is available at https://na.eventscloud.com/website/29786/agenda-101/.
Where: Online; register at https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=636295&.
When: June 6-8, 2022
Who: Select plenary session speakers include
- Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council on Aging
- Debra Blog, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Invited
- Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Tim Engelhardt, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Teresa Ghilarducci, The New School for Social Research
- Alex Graf, Finance Subcommittee on Health Care
- Kathy Greenlee, NCOA Board Chair
- Joel Miller, National Coalition of Mental Health and Aging
- Rep. Marie Newman (D-IL)
- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Stuart Portman, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
- Wendell Primus, Office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
- Stacy Sanders, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
- June Simmons, NCOA Board Member
- Edwin Walker, JD, Administration for Community Living
- Cheryl Woodson, MD, NCOA Board Member
Members of the press are invited to attend, and some speakers are available for media interviews. Please contact Simona Combi at simona.combi@ncoa.org or 571-572-3982.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the national voice for every person's right to age well. We believe that how we age should not be determined by gender, color, sexuality, income, or zip code. Working with thousands of national and local partners, we provide resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. Founded in 1950, we are the oldest national organization focused on older adults. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for XELA, GRAB, GOEV, PLUG, and JWN.
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- PLUG: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=PLUG&prnumber=071820226
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Chris Teahan throws touchdown in KU Football Spring Preview
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - It was Teahan Time in Lawrence, this time not in Allen Fieldhouse.
At the Jayhawks Spring Preview football scrimmages, Kansas guard Chris Teahan walked onto the field suited up in football pads, cleats and a number 12 uniform.
He took the field in the middle of the scrimmage and was given one pass. The walk-on guard launched a high-arcing pass that landed in a receivers hands. It was a 65-yard pass for a touchdown.
“It was surreal,” Chris Teahan said. “This last weeks been great and being able to go out on the football field, I haven’t played football in five years. And putting the pads on and everything was nostalgic and just being able to do it at the University of Kansas, it was a great time.”
Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold was standing on the sidelines as Teahan threw the touchdown pass. He was impressed with the basketball player briefly turned football player.
“All I was told was he wants to see if he can, he wants to throw it as far as he can,” Leipold said. “That’s where I kind of came up for it. You know, he’s known for those half court shots. But, shoot. Now I’ve got to go meet with compliance and see if he’s got any eligibility that we can utilize.”
Teahan was a member of the Jayhawks 2022 National Championship winning team. Teahan played in 16 games and started one for the Jayhawks this season. He connected on three of ten three point shots during the season.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/09/chris-teahan-throws-touchdown-ku-football-spring-preview/ | 2022-04-10T00:07:13Z |
To further its mission, iN2L + LifeLoop welcomes Rachel Vincion, CFO, and Cambria Jacobs, CMO
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iN2L + LifeLoop, provider of the first and most comprehensive senior living technology platform developed to meaningfully impact staff effectiveness, workforce retention, staffing levels, and resident engagement, today announced the addition of Rachel Vincion as its chief financial officer and Cambria Jacobs as its chief marketing officer. Both Jacobs and Vincion will report directly to Lisa Taylor, CEO of iN2L+ LifeLoop, and will be instrumental in helping drive the organization's continued strategic growth.
"We are beyond thrilled to welcome Rachel and Cambria to our newly-expanded Executive Leadership Team," said Taylor. "Rachel is a versatile and accomplished finance executive and Cambria is a dynamic and proven growth marketing leader. They help build lasting employee, customer, shareholder, and industry relationships, and drive strong return on investment. Both new leaders share our vision for enhancing the lives of hundreds of thousands of seniors through the advanced use of engagement technology. We're lucky to count them as colleagues."
With 25 years of experience and success in leading finance and strategy for high growth healthcare SaaS companies, Rachel Vincion brings with her an extensive operational background that drives long term value for organizations. Most recently, she increased enterprise value by 40% for PlayMaker Health, where she also spearheaded three investment banking processes and oversaw the successful acquisition of a major competitor. Earlier in her career, she led organizations to profitability and helped transform early-stage start-ups to ensure their long-term success. In her new role as iN2L + LifeLoop's CFO, she will be pivotal in helping Lisa Taylor and the Executive Leadership Team define the future direction for continued strategic growth.
"There could not be a more exciting time to join iN2L," said Vincion. "Together with LifeLoop, the organization offers the industry so much value, both for resident engagement and well-being, and for staff satisfaction and retention. I am delighted to be part of such a mission-driven company that will help the industry continue its recovery, both emotionally and financially."
Cambria Jacobs has a more than 25-year track record of developing passionate, mission-driven brands and implementing marketing strategies for fast growth B2B and B2C companies in the health, wellness, and technology sectors. As the Global CMO at EGYM, a health and tech fitness company, Jacobs launched the company's first global brand and go-to-market strategies. Jacobs is also credited with the co-creation of Collaboration In Aging, an innovative new conference, designed to help solve issues faced by the longevity industry. As iN2L + LifeLoop's CMO, Jacobs is charged with developing the expanded organization's go-forward brand strategy, as well as spearheading community-centric marketing programs rooted in impacting staff efficiency, workforce retention, staffing levels, and resident engagement.
"The iN2L + LifeLoop mission is very close to my heart," said Jacobs. "I couldn't be more honored to join an organization dedicated to enhancing the aging experience. I look forward to joining this industry and helping shape the future of senior living with fresh ideas, bright spot discussions, and new technologies that deliver real change for seniors, their families, and community staff and leadership alike."
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About iN2L + LifeLoop
iN2L + LifeLoop, a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company, is on a mission to enhance the aging experience. Together, they offer the first and most comprehensive senior living technology platform designed to drive measurable impact across strategic priorities such as resident satisfaction, staff retention, workflow efficiencies, and occupancy rates to demonstrate clear value and achieve substantial ROI. Trusted by 4,500+ nursing homes, assisted and independent living communities, memory care settings, and adult day programs across North America, iN2L + LifeLoop's powerful system holistically supports the entire senior living ecosystem. One mission. One solution. For more information, visit iN2L.com.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Border Patrol stations in San Diego have become so saturated that there’s no room for the large groups of migrants that have started coming across and are waiting long hours in the sun to be picked up, officials told Border Report.
The migrants, mostly from Central and South America, are getting past the first border barrier between San Diego and Tijuana and onto U.S. soil, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says.
But they are are reporting waiting up to 12 hours to be apprehended and their chance to request asylum,
Without the space, U.S. Border Patrol officials told Border Report, “it’s impossible to bring in all migrants who just crossed the border and are waiting to get picked up.”
At the Chula Vista station in San Ysidro, about a dozen migrants could be seen standing in a shaded outdoor holding pen that included three portable bathrooms.
Along the border, the longer waits mean longer exposure to the elements, with temperatures hovering above 90 degrees since last week.
Good Samaritans on the south side of the border give water and food, including pizza, to those who cross and choose to wait.
“We’re here and we’re not going anywhere,” said Tatiana, who is from Colombia.
She was part of a group of about 70 migrants who could be seen milling around just north of the border.
“We’ll keep waiting until we can get ahead,”she said.
Tatiana, like the others, was waiting for Border Patrol agents to arrive and pick her up.
“By the grace of God we’ve made it this far,” said Juan, another migrant from Colombia. “We’ll see if we can make it all the way across.”
Technically, Juan and the others were already on U.S. soil, but were stuck between two 30-foot barriers along this part of the southern border, in the so-called “enforcement zone.”
“It’s part of an international human smuggling ring operating in Tijuana,” said Enrique Lucero, who runs Tijuana’s Migrant Affairs Office. “It’s obviously a clandestine, undetected gap in the border barrier that is being exploited by the migrants and their smugglers to get into U.S. territory.
Border Report contacted CBP about the large groups of migrants that have been detected recently, the longer wait periods for migrants to get picked up, and the number of migrants at stations in the San Diego Sector.
“The United States Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector continues to address the exploitation of vulnerable migrant populations by human smugglers,” a CBP spokesperson wrote. “Criminal organizations constantly alter their operations and locations of migrant movement. San Diego Sector’s operational posture and response are based on comprehensive analysis, and not on any single migrant entry into the United States. Border Patrol agents leverage all available resources to expeditiously transport, screen, and process those encountered.” | https://cw33.com/news/border-report-news/large-groups-of-migrants-sent-through-clandestine-gap-in-californias-border-wall-official-says/ | 2022-09-07T23:11:13Z |
93 Properties Closed Year-to-Date, Growing Necessity Retail Portfolio to $5.3 Billion of Real Estate
Grocery-Anchored Centers Grow to 22%1 of Multi-Tenant Portfolio, 57% of Straight-Line Rent1 Derived From Properties in Sunbelt States
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: RTL) ("RTL" or the "Company") announced today that the Company, through its operating partnership, completed the final acquisition from the previously announced agreement to acquire a portfolio of 81 Power, Anchored and Grocery Centers from certain subsidiaries of CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. for $1.3 billion including debt assumed of $356 million. The Company also announced that year-to-date it has acquired 93 properties for a total of $1.4 billion. The acquired properties total 10.2 million square feet and were acquired at a cash cap rate of 7.24%2 and a weighted-average capitalization rate of 8.60%3.
"We are excited to complete the $1.3 billion shopping center acquisition which, along with other acquisitions completed this year, grows our portfolio to over 1,050 properties and $5.3 billion of assets located where America shops," said Michael Weil, CEO of RTL. "The transactions we have completed so far this year have deliberately focused our portfolio on necessity retail assets in suburban markets, including adding 13 grocery-anchored shopping centers, while decreasing our exposure to office assets to 1% of our straight-line rent. The seamless integration of these properties into our portfolio has increased tenant and geographic diversification and grown occupancy in our open-air shopping center segment, providing a strong defense against headwinds in the broader economy. These transactions had an immediate positive impact on our results in the first quarter and we believe that the full accretive effect of this year's acquisitions will continue to be realized over the balance of the year as we focus on continuing the strong leasing activity we've seen year to date."
1 Represents the RTL portfolio as of and for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, and the remaining 25 properties that were yet to be closed as of March 31, 2022, and were "probable" acquisitions as of the date. Information included in the pro forma presentation herein regarding these probable acquisitions is as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
2 Cash cap rate is calculated by dividing this annualized cash rental income the properties are projected to generate during the first year of ownership (before debt service and depreciation and after projected fixed costs and variable costs) by the purchase price of the properties, excluding acquisition costs. Weighted average cash cap rates are based on square feet.
3 Capitalization rate is calculated by dividing the annualized straight-lined rental income the properties are projected to generate during its first year of ownership (before debt service and depreciation and after projected fixed costs and variable costs) by the purchase price of the property, excluding acquisition costs. The weighted-average capitalization rate is based upon square feet.
The Necessity Retail REIT (Nasdaq: RTL) is the preeminent publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused "Where America Shops". RTL acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of primarily necessity-based retail single tenant and open-air shopping center properties in the U.S. Additional information about RTL can be found on its website at www.necessityretailreit.com.
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to be materially different. The words "may," "will," "seeks," "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the potential adverse effects of (i) the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, including actions taken to contain or treat COVID-19, and (ii) the geopolitical instability due to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including related sanctions and other penalties imposed by the U.S. and European Union, and the related impact on the Company, the Company's tenants, and the global economy and financial markets, as well as those risks and uncertainties set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed on February 24, 2022 and all other filings with the SEC after that date as such risks, uncertainties and other important factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's subsequent reports. Further, forward looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results, unless required to do so by law.
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SHANGHAI and NANJING, China and SAN JOSE, Calif., June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IASO Biotherapeutics ("IASO Bio"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative cell therapies and antibody products, and Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent," HKEX: 01801), today jointly announced that the updated data from phase 1/2 study of Equecabtagene Autoleucel (IASO Bio R&D code: CT103A, Innovent R&D code: IBI326), a fully-human anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), was presented in the form of an oral presentation at the 27th European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Meeting in Vienna on June 9-12, 2022.
Presentation Title: Updated Phase 1/2 Data of the Safety and Efficacy of CT103A, Fully-Human BCMA-Directed CAR-T Cells in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Session Title: Relapsed/refractory myeloma: BCMA-directed therapies
Abstract Code: EHA-S187
Session date and Time: Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM CEST
Place: Vienna, Austria or online
Speaker: Chunrui Li, MD, Ph.D., from Department of Hematology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
The updated data from the Phase 1/2 study with a longer duration of follow-up in more patients has showed durable and deepening efficacy, manageable safety and long-term in vivo persistence, indicating that Equecabtagene Autoleucel has the potential to be a breakthrough therapy for patients with R/R MM.
The updated data is from the 14 clinical sites involved in the Phase 1/2 clinical study of Equecabtagene Autoleucel (ChiCTR1800018137, NCT05066646) in the treatment of patients with R/R MM. As of the data cutoff date of January 21, 2022, 79 patients received recommended phase 2 dose(RP2D)of 1.0×106 CAR-T cells/kg with the median follow-up of nine months (range 1.2, 19.6) and median prior five lines of therapy(range 3,23). Among the 79 patients, 34.2% (27/79) had high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities, 34.2%(27/79)had extramedullary multiple myeloma (EMM), and 15.2%(12/79)had received prior CAR-T therapy.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated a favorable and manageable safety profile: Among the 79 patients, 94.9% (75/79) experienced cytokine release syndrome (CRS). The majority experienced 1~2 CRS, and no patient experienced grade 3 CRS. The median time to CRS onset was six days after infusion, and the median duration of CRS was five days. Only two patients experienced immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), including one patient who experienced grade 1 ICANS and one who experienced grade 2 ICANS. All patients with CRS or ICANS have recovered.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel showed favorable and durable efficacy: Among the 79 patients, the overall response rate (ORR) was 94.9% (75/79), with 89.9 (71/79) of those patients achieving very good partial response (VGPR) or deeper responses, and the complete response/stringent complete response (CR/sCR) rate was 68.4% (54/79). Equecabtagene Autoleucel also demonstrated favorable efficacy in 10 patients with EMM, achieving an ORR of 100% (10/10) and a CR/sCR rate of 90.0% (9/10). In all 79 patients, 92.4% (73/79) achieved minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, all CR/sCR subjects achieved MRD negativity, and the median duration of MRD negativity was not reached.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated favorable efficacy in patients who had received prior CAR-T therapy: Among the 12 patients who previously received CAR-T therapy, the ORR was 75.0% (9/12), with 41.7% (5/12) of those patients achieving CR/sCR.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel demonstrated robust expansion and prolonged persistence: The expansion of Equecabtagene Autoleucel in peripheral blood reached the peak at a median of 12 days, with a median Cmax of 92,000 copies/ug DNA. Equecabtagene Autoleucel was still detectable in 62.3% (38/61) and 53.3% (8/15) of the subjects who completed 6-months and 12-month follow-ups after infusion. Soluble BCMA in peripheral blood of patients rapidly declined after Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion and persistently remained below the detectable limit.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel has low immunogenicity: 16.5% (13/79) of the subjects tested anti-drug antibody (ADA)-positive after Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion. Among them,1.3% (1/79) tested ADA-positive before Equecabtagene Autoleucel infusion, and 2.5% (2/79) tested ADA-positive within three months.
"Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy is a revolutionary new pillar in cancer treatment. In our previous studies, Equecabtagene Autoleucel has shown excellent efficacy and manageable safety profiles. Its CAR structure contains fully human single-chain fragment variables (scFvs) to bypass potential anti-CAR immunogenicity of the host while retaining antitumor activity. At the 27th EHA conference, we updated the data on the efficacy and safety of Equecabtagene Autoleucel in R/R MM patients with longer median follow-up extended to 9.0 months, the CR/sCR deepened to 68.4%, compared with the CR/sCR of 58.2% with a median follow-up of 7.0 months, which were released at 63rd ASH conference in 2021. The updated data showed long-lasting safety and deepening efficacy of Equecabtagene Autoleucel. We are glad that Equecabtagene Autoleucel also shows favorable efficacy on patients who have relapsed after receiving prior CAR-T therapy. This has meaningful clinical value and is worthy of further exploration in the clinic to potentially bring forth new hope to patients with R/R MM." Prof. Chunrui Li, MD, PhD, from Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology.
Multiple Myeloma is a deadly blood cancer that often infiltrates the bone marrow causing anemia, kidney failure, immune problems, and bone fractures. For multiple myeloma patients, common first-line drug treatments include proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and alkylating agents. While treatment may result in remission, most patients will inevitably enter the relapsed or refractory stage as there's currently no cure. As a result, there is a significant unmet need for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. In the United States, MM accounts for nearly 2% of new cancer cases and more than 2% of all cancer-related deaths. According to Frost & Sullivan, the number of new MM cases in the United States rose from 30,300 in 2016 to 32,300 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 37,800 by 2025. Additionally, the total number of patients diagnosed with MM increased from 132,200 in 2016 to 144,900 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 162,300 by 2025. In China, the number of new MM cases rose from 18,900 in 2016 to 21,100 in 2020 and is expected to increase to 24,500 by 2025. The total number of patients diagnosed with MM in China increased from 69,800 in 2016 to 113,800 in 2020 and is expected to rise to 182,200 by 2025.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel is an innovative therapy co-developed by Innovent and IASO Bio, with a fully-human anti- BCMA CAR-T cell therapy which uses lentivirus as a gene vector to transfect autologous T cells. The CAR contains a fully-human scFv, CD8a hinge and transmembrane, and 4-1BB-mediated co-stimulation and CD3ζ activation domains. Based on rigorous screening and comprehensive in vivo and in vitro evaluation, Equecabtagene Autoleucel is proven to have potent and rapid anti-myeloma activity and outstanding safety, efficacy, and persistence results.
Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD)" by the NMPA kn February 2021 and was granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD)"by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2022. The NMPA has accepted the New Drug Application for Equecabtagene Autoleucel for the Treatment of Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma in June 2022.
In addition to multiple myeloma, the NMPA has accepted the investigational new drug (IND) application of Equecabtagene Autoleucel for a new expanded indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD).
IASO Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Leveraging its proprietary fully-human antibody discovery platform (IMARS), high-throughput CAR-T drug priority platform, and proprietary manufacturing processes, IASO Bio is developing a rich clinical-stage pipeline of multiple autologous and allogeneic CAR-T and biologics product candidates. This includes a diversified portfolio of 10 novel pipeline products, including IASO's leading asset, Equecabtagene Autoleucel, an innovative anti-BCMA CAR-T cell therapy under pivotal study for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), which received NDA acceptance of the China NMPA. Equecabtagene Autoleucel was granted "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" by the NMPA in February 2021 and granted "Orphan Drug Designation (ODD)" by the Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2022. In addition to multiple myeloma, the NMPA has accepted its IND application for the new extended indication of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). In addition, the company's in-house developed fully-human CD19/CD22 dual-targeted CAR-T cell therapy has entered phase 1/2 registrational clinical trial for the treatment of CD19/CD22-positive relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (r/r B-NHL). It was also granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2021. For more information on IASO Bio, please visit www.iasobio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/iasobiotherapeutics/.
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action" Innovent's mission is to develop and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing high-quality, innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune, and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which that includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development, and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology, and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor), and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab) , 2 assets under NMPA NDA review, 4 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with expertise in cutting-edge biological drug development and commercialization. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Roche, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
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Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX") today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "offer") to purchase up to $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the $700,000,000 amount outstanding of its 7.250% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "Notes").
The offer is being made pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Offer to Purchase dated September 12, 2022, copies of which may be obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender agent and information agent for the offer, by calling (855) 654-2015 (toll free) or, for banks and brokers, (212) 430-3774 or by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com.
The offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City Time on October 7, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (such time and date as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). Tendered Notes may be withdrawn at any time before 5:00 p.m. New York City Time on September 23, 2022 (the "Withdrawal Deadline").
Certain information regarding the Notes and the terms of the offer is summarized in the table below.
Each holder who validly tenders its Notes on or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 23, 2022 (the "Early Tender Deadline") will be entitled to an Early Tender Payment, which is included in the Total Consideration above, of $30 for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered by such holder, if such Notes are accepted for purchase pursuant to the offer, Holders validly tendering, and not validly withdrawing, Notes after the Early Tender Deadline and on or before the Expiration Time will be eligible to receive only the Tender Offer Consideration, which is an amount equal to the Total Consideration less the Early Tender Payment.
In addition, holders whose Notes are accepted for payment in the offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest from and including the last interest payment date to, but not including, the applicable payment date for their Notes purchased pursuant to the offer. Notes tendered prior to the Withdrawal Deadline may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Withdrawal Deadline. Notes tendered after the Withdrawal Deadline may not be withdrawn.
If the purchase of all validly tendered Notes would cause us to purchase a principal amount greater than the tender cap set forth above, then the offer will be oversubscribed and CNX, if it accepts Notes in the offer, will accept for purchase tendered Notes on a prorated basis as described in the offer documents. At any time after the Early Tender Deadline and prior to the Expiration Time (such time, the "Early Acceptance Time"), CNX may elect to accept for purchase Notes tendered prior to such Early Acceptance Time on the terms and subject to the conditions of the offer, including any required proration. So long as the other terms and conditions described in the Offer to Purchase are satisfied, and subject to the Tender Cap, CNX intends to accept for purchase all Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline, and will only prorate such Notes if the aggregate amount of Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn exceeds the Tender Cap. If the Tender Offer is not fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Deadline, Holders who validly tender Notes after the Early Tender Deadline may be subject to proration, whereas Holders who validly tender Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline will not be subject to proration. Furthermore, if the Tender Offer is fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Deadline, Holders who validly tender Notes after the Early Tender Deadline will not have any of their Notes accepted for payment. Payment for any Notes so accepted will be made promptly after the Early Acceptance Time, which is currently expected to occur on or about September 27, 2022, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the offer.
CNX's obligation to accept for purchase, and to pay for, Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the offer documents, including the completion of CNX's recently announced offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2031 on terms and conditions satisfactory to CNX. The offer is not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered and the offer may be amended, extended, terminated or withdrawn, subject to applicable law. The complete terms and conditions of the offer are set forth in the offer documents which are being sent to holders of Notes. Holders of Notes are urged to read the offer documents carefully.
CNX has retained Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to serve as the Dealer Manager for the tender offer. Questions regarding the terms of the tender offer may be directed to Citigroup Global Markets Inc., at (212)-723-6106 (collect) or (800)-558-3745 (U.S. toll-free).
CNX is the premier independent natural gas development, production, and midstream company, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin.
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Kenny Chang joins the technology solutions company to lead financial arm and support continued growth
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BairesDev®, a leading technology solutions company, announced today that Kenny Chang was appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Chang joins as part of BairesDev's goal of maintaining a growth rate of 106% over the past two years and topping its 145% growth rate from 2021.
"Kenny's entrepreneurial leadership and vast experience in financial management make him an incredible addition to our team," said Nacho De Marco, CEO and founder of BairesDev. "He will play a critical role in improving our financial processes, scaling our team, and providing us with the global financial framework necessary to go to the next level."
Prior to joining BairesDev, Chang was a member of the founding team of InBrace®, a medical device company that just closed a Series D fundraising round totaling $102MM. Chang oversaw the financial operations of InBrace and facilitated multiple investment rounds of the company's capital raising efforts, totaling in excess of $70MM. He received both his Master's in Education and Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.
"I'm extremely excited to continue the work of improving client experiences through financial management administration at BairesDev," said Chang. "BairesDev's dedication to growth and customer satisfaction is what truly sets it apart as a technology solutions company."
Chang will lead BairesDev's financial arm. A 160-person division, including Treasury, Finance, Controlling, Legal, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement.
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SRPT, AAPL, GE, MSFT, and META.
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Sobriety checkpoint and patrols planned in Carter County
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A sobriety checkpoint and high-visibility patrols are planned for Carter County Friday night.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police Department and the Ardmore Police Department to conduct a sobriety checkpoint and high-visibility patrols in Carter County on Friday, July 1.
OHP said the checkpoint is planned for Friday night, from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. The high-visibility patrols will be in the area around the checkpoint and in the county.
OHP said the goal is simple, to make Carter County as safe as possible by getting impaired drivers off the roads.
According to OHP, in 2020, 396 people were killed in drug and/or alcohol-related crashes in Oklahoma.
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Northgate Market Files Lawsuit Against Magnolia Partnership LLC Seeking to Block Workforce Multifamily Housing Development in The City of Riverside in the Midst of a Housing Crisis
Recent legal action filed by family-owned Hispanic supermarket Northgate Market against Magnolia Partnership LLC seeks to prevent development of multifamily workforce housing in the City of Riverside despite the City of Riverside's and State of California's desperate need for more housing
RIVERSIDE, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will hear an appeal from a lower court's ruling enjoining a 450-apartment unit project known as Magnolia Flats, located adjacent to Northgate Market in Riverside, California. Northgate Market filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the housing from being built because it would allegedly interfere with its delivery trucks which currently drive through an easement-protected drive aisle between Northgate and the housing site sought to be developed. The Magnolia Flats developer, Magnolia Partnership LLC, has stated that the project has accommodated Northgate's desire to drive their delivery trucks across the Magnolia Flats development site with multiple ingress and egress options.
Magnolia Partnership LLC ("Magnolia") is the owner of 16 acres of mixed-use zoned property at 10481 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California (the "Magnolia Property"). Magnolia purchased the Magnolia Property to construct an attractive mixed-use commercial development consisting of desperately needed workforce multifamily housing (450 apartments) and 9,000 square feet of retail space (the "Magnolia Project"). Magnolia's goal in developing the Magnolia Project is to provide much-needed workforce housing for hundreds of middle- and lower-income families in the Riverside community. This new multifamily housing development would also greatly help the City of Riverside achieve compliance with the State of California's Regional Housing Needs Allocation ("RHNA") requirements. The City of Riverside is required to provide a minimum of 18,415 new housing units for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Cycle. An added benefit of the Magnolia Project would be additional customers frequenting the businesses surrounding the Magnolia Property, businesses which include the proposed Northgate Market grocery store. However, Northgate seeks to block the development of the Magnolia Project because of purported easement and access concerns.
Magnolia went through an arduous two-year process designing and entitling the Magnolia Project which culminated with the Magnolia Project recently being approved by the City of Riverside. The City's approval incorporated review of noise and drive aisle design considerations, which are governed by State of California CEQA and City of Riverside code. At the time the Magnolia Project was approved, it was the largest multifamily housing community recently approved by the City of Riverside. Unfortunately, on September 14, 2021, Northgate Gonzalez, LLC ("Northgate Market") blocked the development of the Magnolia Project by filing a lawsuit against Magnolia and Realm Real Estate, LLC ("Realm") (Northgate Gonzalez, LLC v. Realm Real Estate, LLC; Magnolia Partnership, LLC, Case No. CVRI2104149). The Complaint filed by Northgate Market also named Wilson Holdings, L.P. ("Wilson"), a real estate entity owned by Scott Bell of ICI Development Company, Inc., and Los Altos XXVII, L.P. ("Los Altos"), a real estate entity owned by Northgate Gonzalez RE, LLC, of whom Oscar Gonzalez, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer, and Owner at Northgate Market and Carl Middleton are members, as plaintiffs. According to the Complaint, Wilson and Los Altos own the property where the Northgate Market is located (the "Northgate Property").
In its Complaint, Northgate Market alleges a technicality that development of the Magnolia Project violates a 1979 easement agreement between the Northgate Market and Magnolia Project properties. Northgate Market alleges that the land must be used for shopping center and commercial purposes. Previously, a Toys-R-Us was operated on the Northgate Property and a GEMCO was located on the Magnolia Property (both Toys-R-Us and GEMCO closed their stores leaving the vacant site a blighted and underutilized eyesore).
Concurrently with the filing of its Complaint, Northgate Market also applied for and was granted a preliminary injunction enjoining (blocking or prohibiting) the Magnolia Project, the largest multifamily housing community recently approved in the City of Riverside. Thus, pending the outcome of the ongoing litigation, development of the Magnolia Project is on hold. In the interim, Magnolia and Realm have appealed the preliminary injunction on the basis the easement agreement's purpose is for ingress, egress and parking, and contains no use restrictions, maintaining the mixed-use commercial multifamily Magnolia Project is definitionally in compliance with the commercial language of the easement agreement. Northgate Market has not yet responded to Magnolia's appellant brief. Additionally, Magnolia has filed a Cross-Complaint against Northgate Market.
Shockingly, in their Cross-Complaint, Magnolia alleges that prior to the lawsuit being filed by Northgate Market, representatives of Northgate Market, Wilson, and Los Altos made demands for substantial money from Magnolia. The Cross-Complaint alleges, "On or about January 29, 2019, representatives of Plaintiffs and Cross-Complainant [Magnolia] met in Newport Beach to discuss Cross-Complainants' project. Plaintiffs' representative Scott Bell opened the meeting by stating 'This is going to cost iStar a lot of money!'" According to the Cross-Complaint, at the time Mr. Bell made these comments, iStar was the owner of the Magnolia Property. Tellingly, it appears that based on the timeline of events as described in the Cross-Complaint, the monetary demand made to Magnolia precedes the filing of Northgate Market's Complaint to enjoin, or block, development of the Magnolia Project. This begs the question, was the lawsuit filed simply to use obstruction of the approved Project to "exact" a substantial monetary payment?
Darrin Olson, a representative for Magnolia, says "Northgate Market's decision to file suit to oppose the City approved development of 450 housing units is unfortunate given that housing is desperately needed in the State of California and the City of Riverside. From the inception of the Magnolia Project and through today, the development team has taken great efforts in designing the mixed-use commercial and multifamily development to be harmonious with the easement and integrated with its neighbors such as Northgate Market, while going above and beyond in designing the Magnolia Project in a manner that addresses and alleviates those concerns voiced by Northgate Market, including delivery truck circulation." Mr. Olson further states: "Words cannot describe how disappointed we are in Northgate Market's opposition to a much needed 450-unit multifamily workforce housing development project. These same residents of our proposed apartment development are likely customers of Northgate Market. Magnolia just wants to improve our community by providing desperately needed workforce housing in the area."
Mr. Olson continues, "The City of Riverside describes its vision of Riverside as 'the place where the American Dream is realized. A place where regardless of income level, people are able to find distinctive, special places to live.' The Magnolia Project is designed with the goal of providing such housing in order for the City to realize that vision and furnish that dream. Sadly, Northgate Market does not share the same dream or vision and is hell-bent on stopping the development of more workforce housing."
Notably, the developer behind Magnolia Flats has successfully developed other architecturally appealing multifamily projects in the Inland Empire that provide significant housing enhancements to communities. For example, "Mission Lofts" is an attractive 212-unit apartment community located in Riverside's Eastside, a Hispanic neighborhood, whereby a blighted, Metrolink adjacent, commercial site was redeveloped into workforce housing. Additionally, "Monterey Station" is a 349-unit apartment community that was developed by the owners of Magnolia and completed in downtown Pomona. Similar to the Magnolia Flats and Mission Lofts developments, the Monterey Station project site was a blighted commercial area near downtown Pomona and next to the Metrolink station, before being developed into new workforce housing for hundreds of families.
Similar to Mission Lofts and Monterey Station, the owners of Magnolia are seeking to enhance and provide the much needed 450-unit workforce multifamily housing in Riverside on a blighted site.
About Magnolia Partnership LLC and Its Investors: Magnolia Partnership LLC is a partnership that is developing Magnolia Flats, which project investors include The Bascom Group and Realm Group. They have completed over $20.7B in multifamily value-added transactions since 1996, including 350 multifamily community acquisitions and 90,000 units as well as numerous developments.
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Police: Man arrested after following 2 girls home from their bus stop, breaking into home
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man in Oklahoma followed two young girls home after they got off their school bus and then broke into at least one of their homes, police said.
The Tulsa Police Department said William Parnell was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of burglary. Police said they are seeking an additional charge for assaulting a medical professional but did not elaborate.
According to police, a woman said Parnell followed her daughter home from her bus stop last Friday.
Another man said the same suspect followed his daughter home from the bus stop, pulled on the storm door, rang the doorbell, and asked to use the restroom. The girl did not let him inside, and he left.
Parnell was captured on at least one of the victim’s doorbell cameras.
Police said both girls were around age 10. They were not injured.
Police said a few days later, on Monday, one of the girls saw the suspect again, but this time he was peeking in the windows of her home. The girl ran for help, and Parnell broke a glass door, entered the home, stole a gun, then left, according to police.
Police asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect and later said it was thanks to tips from the community that Parnell was quickly apprehended.
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DAVE, CDTX, SAVA, TNXP, and KHC.
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Investment to Support North American Automotive Customers and Reduce Carbon Emissions by More Than One Million Tons a Year
GUTHRIE, Ky., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has broken ground on a $365 million investment to build a highly advanced recycling center for automotive in North America. With an annual casting capacity of 240 kt of sheet ingot, the facility is expected to reduce the company's carbon emissions by more than one million tons each year. The new recycling facility will add approximately 140 new jobs in Guthrie and will be built adjacent to Novelis' existing automotive finishing plant in Guthrie, Kentucky. The Guthrie automotive finishing facility currently employs 150 people and expects to grow to 190 employees over the next two years.
"This groundbreaking marks a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to sustainability and recycling, and also supports our automotive customers' carbon reduction targets," said Tom Boney, Executive Vice President and President of Novelis North America. "The Commonwealth of Kentucky continues to be a great partner to Novelis. We are proud to build on the rich 40-year history of our aluminum recycling operations in Kentucky, and look forward to deepening our relationships to ensure our facility has a lasting, beneficial impact in the region."
The new recycling center, expected to be operational in 2024, will be equipped with industry-leading processes and capabilities, including advanced shredding and sorting technology, as well as energy-efficient innovations to support the company's sustainability goal to reduce energy intensity by 10 percent by 2026 and be net carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner.
"We're grateful to have celebrated this occasion with our employees, community leaders and the great Commonwealth of Kentucky," said Tom Lilienthal, Guthrie Plant Manager.
Novelis welcomed nearly 100 attendees to its groundbreaking, including distinguished guests, Senator Paul, Governor Beshear, Representative Petrie, Representative Thomas, Morgan Alvey from Senator McConnell's office, Corey Elder from Congressman Comer's office, as well as Guthrie Mayor Jimmy Covington and Judge Todd Mansfield.
"I was thrilled to be a part of Novelis' groundbreaking on their new state-of-the-art facility that will create over 140 jobs for Kentuckians and allow the company to grow its recycling programs to serve customers all across the U.S. I look forward to watching Novelis' continued success in the Commonwealth and the economic prosperity it brings to Guthrie," said Senator Paul.
Novelis has a proud 40-year history of creating jobs in Kentucky and investing in local communities. In addition to its Guthrie automotive finishing facility, Novelis operates an aluminum beverage can recycling plant in Berea and the Logan Aluminum joint venture in Russellville - employing 1,600 people in the state.
"I am very pleased to have the opportunity to take part in this ground-breaking ceremony today for a project that will create 140 quality jobs for Kentucky residents," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "Novelis has seen rapid growth in our state, and this new recycling center in Todd County emphasizes the company's commitment to sustainability and job creation in the commonwealth. I want to thank the leaders at Novelis for this latest long-term commitment in our incredible workforce."
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a critical partner providing innovative aluminum solutions to customers, and the world's largest roller and recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $12.3 billion in fiscal year 2021. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit Reskill Americans is excited to announce open enrollment for its tuition-free software development training program, which starts on Oct. 3, 2022. The seven-month online training is offered to anyone who self-identifies as an underrepresented racial minority, no prior experience required. With STEM talent in high demand, Reskill Americans aims to lower the barriers to access for people of color and address the need to find and train talent, regardless of background.
To enroll, participants must have an accurate LinkedIn profile and photo, a computer with internet access, and the ability to work legally in the U.S. Those looking to jumpstart their career in tech can enroll now through Sept. 30 at www.reskillamericans.org.
Founded by tech veterans, Reskill Americans launched its inaugural program in 2021 with more than 2,000 participants from 42 states, and alumni have been hired at businesses of all sizes.
"We were encouraged by our 2021 enrollment and hope to enroll even more people this year," said Reskill Americans Founder Femi Akinde. "By eliminating pre-existing barriers to tech training and providing it tuition-free, Reskill Americans is proud to help create access for as many underrepresented minorities as possible."
The program enables participants to learn from anywhere, at any time; receive tailored instruction and mentorship; and graduate with a portfolio of work samples. Graduates will earn a certificate of completion in either web development or UX/UI design and may have the opportunity to join the nonprofit's apprenticeship program.
"Reskill Americans really prepared me for my role as a software engineer at McDonald's — I wouldn't have this job without them," said Jalen Harris, a 2021 Reskill Americans alum. "Not only did I learn the skills needed to be successful, but they also offered invaluable networking opportunities and other resources."
To learn more or enroll, visit www.reskillamericans.org.
About Reskill Americans
Reskill Americans provides tuition-free software development training, mentorship and community to unemployed, underemployed and career-switching historically underrepresented racial minorities across the U.S. to help them launch a career in tech. The organization eliminates traditional barriers to access so that aspiring tech professionals with no prior experience can enroll in its rigorous, instructor–led online program. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit funds its tuition-free program through donations and a fee-for-placement model. For more information, visit www.reskillamericans.org.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexo AB (Publ.), (STO:ORX) (OTCQX:ORXOY), which develops improved pharmaceuticals and evidence-based digital therapeutics primarily targeting the US market where its commercial organization is located, today announces the company will participate in Pareto Securities' 13th Annual Healthcare Conference, that takes place on September 7-8, 2022, at Sergel Hub, Sveavägen 10 A, Stockholm, Sweden.
On September 7th at 2.30 pm CET, Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO at Orexo, will give a company presentation. Nikolaj Sørensen and the company's new CFO Fredrik Järrsten will also be available for 1-1 meetings during the conference.
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About Orexo
Orexo develops improved pharmaceuticals and digital therapies addressing unmet needs within the growing space of substance use disorders and mental health. The products are commercialized by Orexo in the US or via partners worldwide. The main market today is the American market for buprenorphine/naloxone products, where Orexo commercializes its lead product ZUBSOLV® for treatment of opioid use disorder. Total net sales for 2021 amounted to SEK 565 million and the number of employees was 121. Orexo is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ORX) and is available as ADRs on OTCQX (ORXOY) in the US. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, where research and development activities are performed.
For more information about Orexo please visit, www.orexo.com. You can also follow Orexo on Twitter, @orexoabpubl, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced today, First Horizon President and CEO Bryan Jordan has signed the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge. First Horizon joins over 2,000 of the world's leading companies in pledging to work together to share best practices and raise awareness in the business community while also cultivating an inclusive culture within its workplace.
"First Horizon is honored to join the growing list of companies committed to addressing diversity and inclusion within their organizations," said Jordan. "We remain focused on continued progress by recruiting and retaining a diverse team of talented associates and providing an environment in which all associates and perspectives are valued."
The signing of the CEO Action Pledge is another important step in the company's commitment to enhancing diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment and elevating equity. In 2021, First Horizon's executive team was the first official group to participate in the National Civil Rights Museum's C-Suite Initiative, focused on education and increasing representation of Black associates.
First Horizon has already made tremendous strides in the DEI space, and the momentum continues. The company was recently recognized by Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index and the Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and received the Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Workplace Award. Additionally, First Horizon Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) have grown from five to eight, adding the Black Inclusion Guild, Eco Champions, and the Hispanic Outreach and Latino Alliance, with more in progress.
"We are excited about the tangible progress First Horizon has made in elevating equity both within the organization and externally, "said Dr. Anthony C. Hood, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for First Horizon. "This is part of our mission to increase accountability, accessibility and opportunity for all, and we invite our stakeholders to join us on this journey."
For more information on First Horizon's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, please visit Diversity and Inclusion – First Horizon Bank.
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $88.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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New ‘Kelce’s Krunch’ cereal to benefit foundation helping underserved youth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Move over, Mahomes Magic Crunch. There’s a new cereal in town.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, in partnership with Hy-Vee, announced a new cereal Friday to benefit his 87 & Running Foundation.
The name: Kelce’s Krunch. And it is described as a sugar frosted flakes cereal.
“As a kid, I grew up looking at my favorite athletes on cereal boxes, so now to have my own in collaboration with Hy-Vee is exciting! With each box of Kelce’s Krunch sold, a donation will be made to my foundation 87 & Running serving the youth in Kansas City,” said Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. “Hy-Vee is an incredible partner, and I am looking forward to bringing more impactful community initiatives to life with them. Let’s go Chiefs Kingdom!”
The cereal will begin appearing on store shelves in the Kansas City area beginning Saturday, Aug 13. Hy-Vee said the product is expected to raise $18,500 for the 87 & Running Foundation, which helps “underserved youth strive to become productive citizens by mentoring and motivating them to explore and develop their abilities while learning critical life skills.”
The cereal will be available in select Hy-Vee stores throughout the Kansas City area and only for a limited time while supplies last.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first phase of Texas Children's Pavilion for Women's $201 million expansion within the Texas Medical Center is complete, providing a more accessible entrance for patients arriving to the Pavilion. This initial step in the multi-year expansion plan creates immediate access to the Women's Assessment Center located in the lobby of the Pavilion for Women – this transformation is designed to improve patient access and experience.
"We are thrilled to not only celebrate this exciting milestone in our overall expansion plan, but that the new location of the Women's Assessment Center will provide an enhanced experience for our patients," said Anne-Marie Savage, Assistant Vice President of Women's Services at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. "Because this unit is situated at the front door, we can now ensure all our patients are greeted upon arrival and escorted to the appropriate care team, labor and delivery or otherwise."
Based on the need to expand labor and delivery services, phase two of the plan focuses on increasing the number of hospital beds in the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. The former Baylor Clinic building, located at 6620 Main Street is under construction to transform the building into the newest tower for Texas Children's Hospital, Main Tower. It will add an additional 190,000 square feet to the hospital's footprint and will be connected to the Pavilion for Women via the new sky bridge.
Once finished, Main Tower will house all of the outpatient OB/GYN practices from the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, allowing for easier patient access and creating more space for increased hospital beds within the Pavilion for Women for patients and newborns requiring neonatal intensive care. The full expansion is expected to be completed in 2024.
"Since the beginning of the Pavilion for Women a decade ago, our world-renowned team has seen countless, groundbreaking milestones with regard to patient care. We look forward to what is to come in the decades that follow, and this expansion is one part of that," said Dr. Michael Belfort, OB/GYN-in-Chief at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women and professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine. "We are looking forward to increasing our capacity to offer the best care to our patients who come from all over the globe seeking our expertise and the full continuum of care we offer mothers and babies."
Texas Children's is ranked second among the best children's hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and first in Texas. For more information or to book an appointment, visit women.texaschildrens.org.
Texas Children's Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization, is committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children's has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women's health. The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. The organization also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO for children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that's channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org. Get the latest news by visiting the online newsroom and Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything from welcome marquees and street signs to water towers and hospital doors, according to an independent commission.
The Naming Commission released its final report on recommending the new Army base names to Congress on Monday. It included a 17-page list of assets that are tied to the Confederacy, from the decals on 300 recycling bins at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the sign for a softball field at Fort Hood in Texas.
The report is the latest step in a broader effort by the military to confront racial injustice, most recently in the aftermath of the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The renaming process was laid out in a law passed by Congress in late 2020. The secretary of defense is expected to implement the commission’s plan no later than Jan. 1, 2024.
Monday’s report provided detailed — and sometimes unflattering — descriptions of the Confederate officers whose names would be removed as well as the accomplishments of those whose names would replace them. Fort Bragg is the only base that would not be named after a person. It would be called Fort Liberty.
The commission wrote that Fort Benning in Georgia was named after a “lawyer, ardent secessionist, bitter opponent of abolition and senior officer in the Confederate Army.”
The report stated that Henry L. Benning “is on record as saying that he would rather be stricken with illness and starvation than see slaves liberated and given equality as citizens.”
The commission recommends renaming the base after a married couple: Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, who served in Vietnam and received the Distinguished Service Cross, and his wife Julia, who prompted the creation of teams that do in-person notifications of military casualties.
Renaming the base would cost just under $5 million, the report stated. The effort would target anything from the wording on airfield doors to the name of an airstrip. It would also include removing Confederate names from paver stones on a walk to a memorial that honors U.S. Army Rangers.
Fort Bragg, which is home to the 82nd Airborne Division, was named after a “slave-owning plantation owner and senior Confederate Army officer,” the report said.
Braxton Bragg is “considered one of the worst generals of the Civil War; most of the battles he was involved in ended in defeat and resulted in tremendous losses for the Confederate Army; highly consequential to the ultimate defeat of the Confederacy,” the commission wrote.
Renaming the base to Fort Liberty would cost about $6.3 million, the report said. It would include rebranding 45 police vehicles and 15 emergency services vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulances.
The other bases recommended for renaming are Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Lee and Fort Pickett in Virginia; Fort Gordon in Georgia, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Polk in Louisiana and Fort Rucker in Alabama.
For years, U.S. military officials had defended the naming of bases after Confederate officers. But in the aftermath of the Floyd killing, and the months of racial unrest that followed, Congress ordered a comprehensive plan to rename the military posts and hundreds of other federal assets such as roads, buildings, memorials, signs and landmarks that honored rebel leaders.
The change in the military’s thinking was reflected in congressional testimony by Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a month after Floyd’s death. He said the current base names could be reminders to Black soldiers that rebel officers fought for an institution that may have enslaved their ancestors.
The Naming Commission said subsequent installments of the final report will address assets at the military academies and other places within the Department of Defense. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/renaming-army-bases-that-honor-confederates-would-cost-21m/ | 2022-08-10T18:06:29Z |
Lovebirds of all ages will flock to Eagle Beach to renew their vows during a live ceremony
ORANJESTAD, Aruba, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's never too early or too late to renew your vows, especially on an island as romantic as Aruba. After a two year hiatus, the Caribbean's largest vow renewal returns for its fourth year of toes-in-the-sand romance. The renewal will take place on August 11, 2022, on Eagle Beach, this year's Tripadvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards Top Ten Best Beach in the World.
At sunset, on the breathtaking shores of Eagle Beach, couples will recommit their love with a celebratory champagne toast surrounded by picture-perfect décor and local music inspired by Aruba's destination weddings. For the first time ever, the Vow Renewal Ceremony will be globally accessible for those unable to attend in person through a Facebook and Instagram live-stream, allowing couples to share this experience with loved ones back home. Couples can register to attend the vow renewal by visiting aruba.com/us/renew-your-vows-in aruba.
"Aruba is excited to once again invite couples to take part in this romantic tradition on island," said Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority. "We are honored that couples from around the world chose our One happy island as their destination of choice to celebrate their love and we are pleased to recognize those travelers through this ceremony. Aruba provides a stunning backdrop to any romantic celebration and is home to a plethora of experiences that compliment the occasion, we look forward to showcasing this to the group participating in the renewal this year."
Couples can also book a love-inspired vacation package, attraction deal, or take advantage of a retail discount from more than 11 on-island partners.
Hotel Packages
- Boardwalk Boutique Hotel, Romance Package offers guests a stay including a romantic breakfast with mimosas on their patio by Eduardo's and choice of a romantic oceanfront dinner at Barefoot Restaurant or a Sunset Cruise for two, as well as complimentary late check out at 1:00 pm.
- Courtyard by Marriott, Honeymoon Package offers guests a special five-night stay including a spacious king-bedroom, daily breakfast for two, turndown service, and a welcome bottle of sparkling wine. Starting at $895, this romantic package also includes a candlelit dinner for two at Allegra Bistro Restaurant.
- Divi Resorts, Romance Packages includes experiences at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Dutch Village (includes an all-inclusive option), and Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort (includes an all-inclusive option).
- Hilton Aruba Caribbean, Romance Packages features beachfront resort amenities and special activities curated just for you. This blissful romantic getaway features a sunset concierge dinner on the beach and an experience at the oceanfront Eforea Spa, in addition to a personalized 30-minute photo session just for two.
- Hyatt Regency Aruba's, Elite Romance Experience invites guests to kick off their romantic stay with a welcome glass of champagne, before enjoying Regency Club Access for two (2) adults per day, a pool Cabana or Beach Tent, or 1st or 2nd row Beach Palapa per day and two Ocean Rafts per day. Additionally, the package includes a three course dinner for two, $100 casino credit, and pre-arrival consultation with the Romance Concierge.
- Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino Aruba, You, Me, Aruba invites guests to enjoy accommodations in the Tradewinds Club, dinner for two at the beachfront Atardi restaurant, complimentary treats upon arrival, late check-out, and enhanced daily amenities.
- Radisson Blu Aruba, Forever Honeymooning is offering a special where if you book three or more nights at the Radisson Blu Aruba guests will receive a special dinner at the Sunset Bistro, morning mimosas, reserved pool loungers and umbrellas, and decadent treats in your room.
Activities
- Aruba I Do by Monforte Luxury Cruise includes $30 off per couple on luxury lagoon cruises and $40 off per couple on exclusive dinner cruises.
- Passions On The Beach is offering a 3-course 'I Do!' menu to celebrate the occasion for $120 per couple that includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, with an option for a $100 champagne add on.
- Aruba I do by Pelican Adventures gives vacationers a $20 promotional discount per couple on all Pelican-owned couples' water and land activities.
Retail
- Diamonds International Aruba is offering $250 off any purchase at its Oranjestad location to celebrate the occasion.
For more information on the Vow Renewal and special discounts on hotel packages and experiences, please visit https://www.aruba.com/us/renew-your-vows-in-aruba and make sure to follow along on social, using the #OneHappyIsland hashtag and tagging @ArubaTourism.
About Aruba:
As one of the most revisited Caribbean destinations, Aruba – One happy island – offers breathtaking beaches, diverse culinary delights, a sprawling and unforgettable Arikok National Park, and award-winning hotels and villas. A leader in innovation, the country was awarded a top spot on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020 list due to its ambitious sustainability efforts. In today's ever-changing world, Aruba's 'Health and Happiness Code' safety protocols provide peace of mind, while still delivering a relaxing on-island experience. Located outside the hurricane belt, explore all Aruba has to offer, from romantic beach getaways, unique wellness experiences and more, on Aruba.com.
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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Movebot is pleased to announce that Dropbox—the leading global collaboration platform—now offers Movebot as its preferred data migration solution for individuals, teams, and businesses.
The strategic partnership will enable businesses to quickly and securely migrate data from other cloud providers and on-site storage to Dropbox--at lower cost.
- "Whether you are transferring a single drive, a team, or an entire organization, Movebot's cloud migration tool has been built to make your Dropbox migration simple. We're excited to bring this reliable service to customers moving to Dropbox so they can bring all of their tools, content, and collaborators together in one place," said Ben Fitzpatrick, Director of Business Development at Dropbox.
The way people and organisations work has changed. With the increasing need for secure and collaborative ways to work remotely, moving business data to Dropbox with a world-leading data migration platform such as Movebot is a key part of ensuring teams everywhere can operate successfully.
Launched in 2020, Movebot, developed by leading cloud data expert Couchdrop, has quickly established a global reputation as a secure, safe and flexible data transfer platform, rapidly becoming a partner of choice for cloud storage vendors and IT service partners around the world.
If you'd like to know more, please contact info@movebot.io or talk to your Movebot account manager.
Launched in 2020, Movebot is a next generation data migration tool servicing growing business demand to transition to cloud storage. Movebot is both fast and affordable, and has become a partner-of-choice for cloud storage vendors and IT service partners around the world.
Couchdrop — the parent company of Movebot — is renowned for cloud data tools that make cloud storage simple and cost-effective, removing the need for on-site infrastructure or expensive data storage solutions. Couchdrop's SaaS solutions make it easy to move to the cloud while retaining existing data and automated file workflows. https://www.movebot.io/
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PermRock Royalty Trust (NYSE:PRT) (the "Trust") today declared a monthly cash distribution to record holders of its trust units representing beneficial interests in the Trust ("Trust Units") as of August 31, 2022 and payable on September 15, 2022 in the amount of $1,119,292.92 ($0.092003 per Trust Unit), based principally upon production during the month of June 2022.
The following table displays underlying oil and natural gas sales volumes and average received wellhead prices attributable to the current and prior month net profits interest calculations:
Oil cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $3.21 million for the current month, a decrease of $0.11 million from the prior month's distribution period. This decrease was due to a decrease in sales volumes that was only partially offset by an increase in oil prices.
Natural gas cash receipts for the properties underlying the Trust totaled $0.33 million for the current month, an increase of $0.05 million from the prior month's distribution period. This increase was due to an increase in sales volumes and natural gas prices.
Total direct operating expenses, including marketing, lease operating expenses and workover expenses, were $0.70 million reflecting a $0.09 million decrease from the prior month. Severance and ad valorem taxes were $0.22 million.
Capital expenses this month were $(0.09) million, a decrease of $0.60 million from the prior month's distribution due to a refund of capital expenses in August. A title opinion was obtained in connection with a recompletion of a well in Crane County, Texas and revealed that the well was only partially owned by the Trust. In August, Boaz Energy refunded capital expenditures originally charged to the Trust to reflect the Trust's actual ownership interest in the well based on current leases in place.
Boaz Energy informed the Trust that this month's net profits calculation included $880,000 net to the Trust of funds reserved by Boaz Energy to cover future capital obligations and expenses.
PermRock Royalty Trust is a Delaware statutory trust formed by Boaz Energy II, LLC ("Boaz Energy") to own a net profits interest representing the right to receive 80% of the net profits from the sale of oil and natural gas production from certain properties owned by Boaz Energy in the Permian Basin of West Texas. For more information on PermRock Royalty Trust, please visit our website at www.permrock.com.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements represent the Trust's and Boaz Energy's expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements include the amount and date of any anticipated distribution to unitholders, future cash retentions, advancements or recoupments from distributions, and statements regarding Boaz Energy's operations and the resulting impact on the computation of the Trust's net profits. The amount of cash received or expected to be received by the Trust (and its ability to pay distributions) has been and will continue to be directly affected by volatility in commodity prices, oversupply and the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include expenses of the Trust and reserves for anticipated future expenses, uncertainties in estimating the cost of drilling activities and risks associated with drilling and operating oil and natural gas wells.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, the Trust does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Trust to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022 and other public filings filed with the SEC. The risk factors and other factors noted in the Trust's public filings with the SEC could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Trust's filed reports are or will be available over the Internet at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
Contact: PermRock Royalty Trust
Simmons Bank, Trustee
Ron E. Hooper, SVP Royalty Trust Management
Toll-free: (855) 588-7839
Fax: (817) 298-5579
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LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkingNation, a nonprofit that reports on the future of work, today began releasing "Green Jobs Now: Iowa" – multimedia reporting based upon original data that predicts a green jobs surge in a state that's already a pathsetter in the use of wind-generated power.
WorkingNation's reporting shows how continuing to upskill the workforce in green ways could drive additional economic growth as the federal government begins to deploy a $1.2 trillion infrastructure investment that should boost green jobs nationwide.
Iowa is particularly well-positioned. Its green economy has more than 13,000 workers, according to Emsi Burning Glass, which collected and analyzed original data for WorkingNation's multi-state Green Jobs Now project. What's more, Emsi Burning Glass projects that employment demand for green jobs in Iowa will increase over the next five years by 18.8%, far above the national average of 5.7%.
"Iowa's clean energy industry continues to expand across the state," Beth Townsend, director of Iowa Workforce Development, told WorkingNation in an interview. "We are ranked first in the country in terms of the amount of our electricity that is produced by clean power. Almost 58% of our electricity is from clean power, primarily wind turbine."
"Green Jobs Now: Iowa" identifies the state's most in-demand green skills - "renewable energy," "energy conservation," and "energy efficiency," according to the data - and occupations where green skills matter. It suggests certain workers could get annual salary boosts of perhaps $2,000 or more by applying green skills, with boosts upwards of $8,000 for some positions. That demonstrates the value to workers of learning green skills and to local employment economies of having training available. In Iowa, Emsi Burning Glass estimates almost 600,000 workers, if given access to training, could be reskilled into green jobs.
"Green Jobs Now: Iowa" is the latest state-focused installment of the WorkingNation/Emsi Burning Glass "Green Jobs Now" series, a data-driven journalism project to define and identify green jobs and skills, pinpoint where workers can find them, and present a vivid snapshot of the green economy. Prior installments examined green jobs in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and nationally.
The Iowa reporting, supported by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation, initially will include a WorkingNation.org overview article by Laura Aka and a report from Emsi Burning Glass that goes further in depth on the underlying data. Future elements will include an episode of the "Work Green, Earn Green" audio podcast and an "I Want That Job!" video offering an inside look at a green occupation in Iowa.
Organizations seeking to access WorkingNation's data and experts may reach out to the contact below.
WorkingNation is a nonprofit journalism organization telling stories about solutions to the jobs skills gap disrupting our economy. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Kansas to let 15-year-olds drive alone to religious events
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Fifteen-year-olds in Kansas will be able to drive by themselves to and from worship services and other religious activities, starting in July.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature to expand driving privileges for holders of restricted licenses.
The law already allows 15-year-olds to drive by themselves to and from work. The change will allow them to drive to and from religious activities from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A restricted license also already allows 15-year-olds to drive anywhere at any time if an adult with a valid license is sitting in the front passenger’s seat.
Supporters said the change would help busy parents and that going to and from religious services is as safe as other driving allowed under a restricted license. The measure had strong bipartisan support.
When drivers turn 16, they are eligible for a restricted license allowing them to drive alone anywhere from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and to and from work, school and school activities. The law has allowed them also to drive to and from religious worship services, and the measure Kelly signed Tuesday covers all religious activities.
Kansas residents are eligible for an unrestricted license at age 17.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/20/kansas-let-15-year-olds-drive-alone-religious-events/ | 2022-04-20T15:09:10Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Hill International, Inc. ("Hill" or the "Company") (NYSE: HIL), in connection with the proposed merger of the Company with Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. via tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $2.85 in cash for each share of Hill common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $173 million.
If you own Hill shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Hill's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $2.85 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Hill's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Mavericks are officially in survival mode as they’re down 3-2 in their Western Conference Semifinals series with the top-seeded Phoenix Suns.
The Mavericks will look to tie the series up Thursday night at American Airlines Center starting at 8:30. Before the game, the Mavs are hosting Party on the Plaza which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. for Game 6.
The game will be aired on ESPN and those who want to listen can tune into 97.1 The Eagle or 99.1 FM. | https://cw33.com/sports/how-to-watch-dallas-mavericks-playoff-game-thursday-night/ | 2022-05-12T23:38:34Z |
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Republic of Germany honored American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris with the prestigious Stern/Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit. It is the highest tribute Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation.
German Ambassador to the United States Emily Haber presented the award to Harris as "a worthy recognition of your lifelong commitment to the Jewish community and the relationship between Jews and Germany." The ceremony took place last evening at the residence of German Consul General David Gill in New York.
Harris, the son of Holocaust survivors, has spearheaded the positive evolution of the special relationship between AJC and Germany since he became AJC CEO in 1990. In doing so, he has built on the groundbreaking achievements of his predecessors at the helm of AJC. The global Jewish advocacy organization was founded in 1906 by Jews of German descent.
The excruciatingly difficult decision of AJC leaders in the late 1940s, very soon after the Holocaust, to reengage Germany set AJC, uniquely among international Jewish organizations, on a journey that has yielded a range of productive partnerships with the German government and civil society. AJC was the first global Jewish organization to commit itself to Germany's renewed sovereignty, as well as to the reestablishment of Jewish life in Germany.
Under Harris's leadership, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, AJC was the first major Jewish organization to support German unification. In 1994, he helped conceive and launch the unique partnership between AJC and the German armed forces. And in 1998, AJC became the first international Jewish organization to establish a permanent presence in Germany, the AJC Berlin Lawrence and Lee Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations.
AJC and Germany: History in the Making 1945 – 2020 details the special relationship between Germany and AJC, and Harris's role at pivotal moments over the past 32 years.
Harris has been honored more than 20 times by foreign governments for his international work. Indeed, he is the most decorated Jewish organizational leader in American history.
He previously received two major German awards. In 2004, German Defense Minister Peter Struck presented Harris with the Gold Cross of the German Armed Forces, for "ten years of partnership between the German Armed Forces and the American Jewish Committee." In 2000, German Federal President Johannes Rau presented the Das Grosse Verdienstkreuz (Grand Cross of Merit) to Harris for "contributions to German-American and German-Jewish relations."
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Mo.-based company hired to police drugs in US horse racing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A deal for Drug Free Sport International to police medication in horse racing is in place two months before the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority takes effect. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company has overseen testing and enforcement with the NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority takes effect July 1. The anti-doping and medication rules aren’t expected to begin until early next year, which leaves the 38 states where horse racing occurs in charge for now. Drug Free Sport International will oversee an integrity and welfare unit that will be led by Jonathan Taylor, a British attorney. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/03/mo-based-company-hired-to-police-drugs-in-us-horse-racing/ | 2022-05-03T16:34:07Z |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the appointment of Isaiah Fields to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this role, Fields will spearhead Axon initiatives across legal operations, government affairs, risk management and compliance.
"Isaiah is an incredible asset to Axon. In his previous role as general counsel, he drove success across all elements of our global organization," says Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of Axon. "As a publicly traded leading provider of public safety technology, Axon operates in an intricate legal and regulatory environment that is scaling in complexity as we expand globally. I am confident that Isaiah's leadership, devotion to his team and passion for our mission will help Axon successfully navigate this phase of rapid growth."
"I am proud to be a part of an organization with such a powerful mission to protect life," says Fields, Axon's new CLO. "I have had the pleasure to work with an incredible team of individuals at Axon, and I look forward to helping Axon continue to build the public safety ecosystem of the future."
Fields joined Axon in 2011 as litigation counsel and subsequently held positions including VP of Legal and Government Affairs and SVP & General Counsel before being promoted to EVP & General Counsel in January 2021, where he was responsible for overseeing Axon's legal, medical and compliance departments. In his tenure at Axon, Fields has negotiated record-breaking contracts for the company, and led strategies to significantly curtail product litigation and protect Axon's innovative intellectual property rights. Additionally, he was named 2021 General Counsel of the Year for medium-sized public companies by Arizona's Corporate Council Awards.
Previously, Fields served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the state in complex civil litigation. Isaiah holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University.
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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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The blue and red flames of the new logo USA Gymnastics unveiled this week are designed to symbolize rebirth. They might as well double as a metaphor for the self-inflicted damage the organization has endured for the better part of a decade.
The Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal shook the sport’s national governing body to its core. Hundreds of victims of abuse at the hands of the former national team doctor came forward to tell their stories, some of them highlighting a toxic culture that allowed Nassar to hide in plain sight for decades.
The fallout included sending Nassar to jail essentially for the rest of his life, a massive leadership overhaul within the organization — more than half of the current staff has been with the organization for three years or less — and last December a $380 million settlement between abuse victims, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The agreement included a series of provisions designed to promote transparency, accountability and safety within a program that used to be the gold standard of the U.S. Olympic movement.
The settlement assured the organization’s survival. And that process — as painful and public and humiliating as it was — might have been the easy part.
Now comes a far more difficult task: making sure the changes — some of them implemented years ago, others still in the works — actually stick. And president Li Li Leung, hired in 2019, knows it.
“We’re truly committed to the pursuit of a culture that will prevent these failings from ever happening again,” Leung said Wednesday on the eve of the 2022 U.S. Championships. “So now how we feel doesn’t really matter. It’s our actions that matter.”
One of the most visible will be on display for the first time this weekend at Amalie Arena. USA Gymnastics overhauled its women’s elite program over the winter, dividing the job of national team coordinator into three separate but equal gigs. Dan Baker is now the developmental lead, with Olympic medalist and 2005 world champion Chellsie Memmel serving as the technical lead and 2008 Olympic silver medalist Alicia Sacramone Quinn serving as the strategic lead.
The new paradigm was designed to make sure no one person wielded too much power and influence within the program. The arrangement is still very much in the feeling-out stage, though the hiring of two former athletes who have excelled in the crucible of world-class competition — Memmel herself just a year removed from an unlikely comeback in her early 30s — caught the attention of 2020 Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles.
“It is kind of cool having people who were just there doing the same thing that we did in this elite world,” said Chiles, who is in the women’s field this weekend. “It’s kind of cool that they can connect to us in that way. So it is kind of exciting to see how they’re going to work with us.”
The 21-year-old Chiles joined the senior national team in 2017 as the scope of the Nassar scandal deepened and as USA Gymnastics began to try to plot a way forward, a path riddled by missteps as it went through multiple presidents and national team coordinators.
While there is a general sense there has been incremental progress at the upper levels of the sport over the last five years, Chiles believes more work needs to be done.
“Having that ability to make our voices heard is where it needs to kind of change a little, I would have to say, because sometimes it can be hard,” Chiles said.
Listening is one of Quinn’s primary goals. She intends to meet with each athlete during national team camps to be both a sounding board and a guide.
“(I want to) to be able to see how they’re doing physically and mentally and tell them where I think they’re doing great, where I think they need to put some work in,” she said. “And that way everybody kind of knows where they stand.”
Where the women’s program stands at the moment is at a bit of a crossroads. The easing of NCAA rules on name, image and likeness compensation has allowed Olympians like Chiles and floor exercise gold medalist Jade Carey to compete collegiately and at the elite level at the same time.
They’ll also be getting a first-hand glimpse at the latest iteration of “change” in an organization that’s seen plenty of it over the last five-plus years. Chiles is curious about what this latest shift will look like, to see if the metamorphosis goes deeper than a new logo and mission statement.
Like nearly everyone else associated with the sport, she’s both skeptical and cautiously optimistic.
“I mean, obviously, I am going to be looking at what’s new and what’s different and how everything’s just going to play out this weekend,” Chiles said. “So we’ll see how everything turns out.”
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Company to Present Corporate Update During Investor Conference, Sept. 14, 2022, at 9:00am ET
RADNOR, Pa., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Willard, and other executive leaders will be presenting an update to the company's business at the H.C. Wainwright & Co. 24th Annual Global Investment Conference.
Webcast Presentation Details:
Event: H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Link to register for the NRx Pharmaceuticals' presentation at the conference:
CLICK HERE. (A replay will be available on the NRx Pharmaceuticals website for thirty (30) days following the presentation at www.nrxpharma.com).
Up to 50% of individuals with bipolar disorder attempt suicide over their lifetime, and estimates indicate that up to 20% may succumb to suicide. The only FDA-approved treatment for patients with bipolar depression and acute suicidal ideation & behavior (ASIB) remains electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Conventional antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide in certain patients; hence their labels contain a warning to that effect. NRX-101 is a patented, fixed dose combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone, neither of which has shown addiction potential. Based on the results of a Phase II study, NRX-101 received Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) from the FDA for the Treatment of Severe Bipolar Depression in Patients with ASIB after initial stabilization with ketamine or other effective therapy.
NRX-101 is one of the first oral antidepressants currently in late-stage clinical studies targeting the NMDA-receptor in the brain, which represents potentially a key new mechanism to treat depression with and without suicidality, as well as PTSD and other indications. To date, NRX-101 is the only oral NMDA investigational medicine focused on bipolar depression in patients with acute and sub-acute suicidality.
NRx Pharmaceuticals expects to begin its registration trial for NRX-101 under a SPA in 4Q 2022.
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
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- Fast casual concept celebrates grand opening with free chicken salad for a year
to first 100 guests on July 20 -
ATLANTA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Wesley Chapel, Florida, which will feature a drive-thru and patio dining. This location marks Chicken Salad Chick's 31st restaurant in the Sunshine State and continued growth in the Tampa area. Located at 25038 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Chicken Salad Chick Wesley Chapel will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, July 20, and will offer free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
During grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:
- Wednesday, July 20 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year – The first 100 guests will receive free chicken salad for a year! The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for 52 weeks, and the next 99 guests will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for 12 months. * Guests may arrive at 8 a.m. for grand opening day only.
- Thursday, July 21 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a free Chick Tumbler or Stainless-Steel Chick Water Bottle. **
- Friday, July 22 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a free Chick Tote Bag. **
- Saturday, July 23 – The first 50 guests to purchase 2 Large Quick Chicks will receive a free Large Chick Cooler. Those who can't make the first 50 giveaway can join the restaurant all day for their buy 2 get 1 free special. **
The new Wesley Chapel restaurant will be owned and operated by successful multi-unit franchise owners Tammy and Brad Cochran of Tampa Bay CSC. Introduced to Chicken Salad Chick in 2007, the Cochrans opened their first location in 2015. Just seven years later, the husband-and-wife duo are now proud owners of five locations in the Tampa area with restaurants already open in East Fowler, Lutz, South Tampa and Brandon.
"We're thrilled to expand Chicken Salad Chick to Wesley Chapel," said Tammy Cochran. "We've received such phenomenal support from the Lutz community and are really looking forward to opening our second location nearby. From our made-from-scratch menu to our warm and welcoming atmosphere, we strive to be a spot that our guests look forward to coming to. We have no doubt that our Wesley Chapel Chick family will fall in love with the food and hospitality just like we did."
Chicken Salad Chick Wesley Chapel will be open for dine-in Monday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., with the drive-thru open until 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
*Eligible winners must be over 16 years of age and are required to download and create an account on the Craving Credits app. Once the restaurant opens, guests will receive a unique code to enter into their Craving Credits app to receive their reward. All first 100 guests must make a purchase of The Chick meal or greater value.
**Must download the CSC App and be 16 years or older to purchase. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present.
For more information on giveaways and specials, visit https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickWesleyChapelFL/.
About Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 205 restaurants in 17 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2022 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the second consecutive year, Fast Casual.com's top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2022, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019 and 2020, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020 and 2021. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
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Fleet and base expansion combined with pilot, operations hiring surge enables growing private charter operator to better serve burgeoning demand by VIP clients and organ transplant transport missions
BALTIMORE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrandView Aviation's fleet of Embraer Phenom 300 super light jets grew by three during Quarter 2 for a total of 17 and the company is scheduled to open new bases in Teterboro, MJ (TEB) on July 15 and Reno, NV (RNO) on July 18, bringing the total to 10 U.S. bases coast to coast including locations in Baltimore/DC, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
"I'm thrilled to celebrate the further expansion of our fleet with this latest delivery as we progress toward our goal of 20+ aircraft by year-end," said Jessie Naor, president of GrandView Aviation. "We are truly living our mission of setting the new standard in private aviation. Opening new bases in Teterboro and Reno this month, with three more planned by year-end, enables us to better serve the transportation needs of our private charter passengers and organ transplant teams across the U.S."
GrandView was recently acquired by Global Medical Response (GMR) and operates under AirMed International, part of the GMR family. New parent company investment is accelerating the charter operator's already explosive 2022 growth plans.
"The impact of these new aircraft and bases are far-reaching," said Denise Treadwell, president of AirMed International. "Through the addition of each new aircraft and operation, GrandView increases access to life-saving organ transplants for patients around the nation and to safe and reliable charter services for our VIP clientele."
About GrandView Aviation
GrandView Aviation is a private aviation charter operation serving VIP clients and medical transplant transport missions. The company's fleet of Phenom 300 private charter jets and Sikorsky helicopter gives access to departure points across the United States from the company's 10 bases in Baltimore/DC, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno and Teterboro. GrandView Aviation is a FAA Part 135 certificated aircraft operator and carries the elite Wyvern Wingman safety rating. The company was recently acquired by Global Medical Response (GMR) and operates under AirMed International, part of the GMR family. For more information about GrandView Aviation, please visit www.flygv.com. For information about GMR, visit www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
About Global Medical Response
With more than 36,000 team members, Global Medical Response delivers compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services in the United States and around the world. GMR was formed by combining the industry leaders in air, ground, managed medical transportation, and community, industrial/specialty and wildland fire services. Each of our companies has a long history of proudly serving the communities where we live: American Medical Response (AMR), Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Guardian Flight, Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed International. For additional information, visit us on LinkedIn or at www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
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KSU Director honored for leadership in small business environmental compliance
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The director of K-State’s PPI has been honored for her leadership in small business environmental compliance.
Kansas State University says the National Steering Committee of Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs and Small Business Ombudsmen recognized Nancy Larson of the K-State Pollution Prevention Institute as the 2022 recipient of the Karen V. Brown Leadership Award.
K-State said the award acknowledges the accomplishments of those who promote small business compliance assistance, sustainability, advocacy, and collaboration around the nation. It said these individuals show leadership, innovation, dedication to environmental protection and persistence in building strong local, federal, and state partnerships for small business compliance assistance throughout their career as an SBEAP/SBO.
The University noted that Larson was recognized for her dedication to delivering compliance assistance to small businesses in Kansas providing regional and national leadership in environmental compliance. It said she has worked for K-State’s Pollution Prevention Institute, or PPI, for 22 years and has been the director for 18 of them.
Under Larson’s leadership, K-State said the PPI team has been recognized with various awards, including two NSC SBEAP Excellence Awards, the EPA Administrator’s Award, Most Valuable P2 Program, Kansas P2 award, National Champion for Change, and most recently with the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge award.
“Nancy emphasizes building and maintaining relationships with small businesses, trade associations and state regulators and believes it has been a key to PPI’s success and growth,” said Tony Pendola, Small Business Ombudsman/Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Director at the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. “Nancy also was able to advocate for small businesses in various ways, including changes to regulatory interpretations with regard to small business air quality enforcement, solvent distillation hazardous waste generation rates, the development of new air quality tools that helped small businesses determine their air permitting requirements and securing the confidentiality of the small businesses the Kansas SBEAP serves.”
K-State said the SBEAP/SBO NSC awards are Kansas’ premier awards program for recognization of outstanding environmental leadership among small businesses and small business assistance providers. It said the awards recognize small businesses, SBEAP/SBO programs and individuals, trade associations and other business assistance providers who have made significant contributions to the protection of the environment.
The University noted that the awards program is sponsored by the SBEAP/SBO NSC in partnership with the U.S. EPA Asbestos and Small Business Office.
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DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic is again out for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Utah Jazz, even though coach Jason Kidd said the young superstar guard is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a strained left calf.
Monday’s Game 2 comes eight days after Doncic got hurt in the regular-season finale.
The Mavericks lost 99-93 in Game 1 against the Jazz on Saturday. Game 3 in the best-of-seven series is Thursday night in Utah.
Doncic has resumed individual shooting, and even swished a half-court shot during the team’s walkthrough Monday morning.
Kidd didn’t elaborate before the game about what type of progress Doncic was making.
The coach had said after the team’s morning walkthrough that the 23-year-old All-Star was “definitely going in the right direction” and doing more each day.
“As I’ve said from the start, he’s in a great place mentally. He’s been happy, he’s been joking,” Kidd said. “Sometimes, when you get hurt, you can get grumpy. If you’re older and you get hurt, you get grumpy. But he’s young. He’s doing everything he can do up to this point and hopefully he can play soon, but if he can’t play, we got to play without him.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Enjoy an iced coffee on Dunkin’s Ice Coffee Day and you could help benefit local children’s hospitals across the U.S.!
“Millions of children across the country are fighting illnesses that no child should endure, and we are thrilled to give back and bring joy to kids in hospitals,” said Victor Carvalho, Dunkin’ Franchisee and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. “We want our guests to know that their purchase of an Iced Coffee on May 25 truly makes a difference and will help bring joy to kids in their communities. We look forward to helping our guests cool down for a great cause with the hardest working iced coffee in America!”
For every iced coffee sold at Dunkin’ locations across the country, $1 will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Here’s a look at Dunkin’s foundation:
“Since its inception in 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $37 million to national and local nonprofits. In 2021, the Foundation awarded 171 grants to hospitals and other nonprofits to help bring joy to kids battling illness. Grants from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation also support year-round programs like Dunkin’ Connecting Joy, which provides funding to hospitals to bring gaming experiences to pediatric patients; Teen Prom Program, which equips hospitals with a means to host prom-like events for patients who may be unable to attend their own high school proms; and Dogs for Joy, which places highly trained in-residence therapy dogs in hospitals to help bring joy to kids and serve as a critical part to a child’s treatment plan.” | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/wednesday-is-dunkin-iced-coffee-day-1-from-every-iced-coffee-will-benefit-childrens-hospitals-across-u-s/ | 2022-05-25T18:27:26Z |
Brown v. Board of Education Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research
Here’s what you need to know about the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education.
About the Case
The first plaintiff was Oliver Brown, an African-American welder and assistant pastor, who brought the case against the Topeka Board of Education for not allowing his nine-year-old daughter, Linda Brown, to attend Sumner Elementary School, an all-white school near their home.
In 1954, there were four African-American schools and 18 white schools in Topeka.
Four similar cases were combined with the Brown complaint and presented to the Supreme Court as Brown v. Board of Education. The full name of the case is Oliver L. Brown et al v. Board of Education of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, et al.
Thurgood Marshall, the NAACP’s Special Counsel and lead counsel for the plaintiffs, argued the case before the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court ruling decreed that schools should be desegregated “with all deliberate speed” and that the “separate but equal” doctrine violated the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that no citizen can be denied equal protection under the law.
Timeline
1849 – Roberts v. Boston challenges the system of separate city schools for children based upon their race.
1896 – The Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that a Louisiana statue requiring separate but equal railroad cars for African-American and white passengers did not conflict with the 13th and 14th Amendments. This case led to the “separate but equal” doctrine and the Jim Crow laws regarding segregation of other facilities for public use (parks, restaurants, etc.).
Summer/Fall 1950 – The NAACP forms a legal team for the case.
-The NAACP brings a class-action suit against the Topeka Board of Education.
-Thirteen groups of parents and their 20 children are represented in the suit.
-All of the parents had attempted to enroll their children in white-only schools, but were denied, thus creating the basis for the suit.
February 28, 1951 – The Brown complaint is filed with the US District Court of Kansas in Kansas City.
August 1951 – Kansas District Court rules segregation is not illegal.
August 1951 – The NAACP files an appeal of the Kansas ruling to the Supreme Court. Joining in the appeal are cases from Delaware, Washington, Virginia and South Carolina. The case is now known as Brown v. Board of Education.
December 9-11, 1952 – The Supreme Court hears arguments in Brown v. Board of Education.
May 17, 1954 – The Supreme Court announces its ruling, “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal;” overturns Plessy v. Ferguson, Jim Crow laws and the separate but equal doctrine. The ruling strikes down the legal basis for segregated classrooms in Kansas and twenty other states.
May 31, 1955 – The Supreme Court hands down Brown II, a ruling meant to outline the process of school desegregation.
May 4, 1987 – Monroe Elementary School becomes a National Historic Landmark, as it was the school Linda Brown attended.
1991 – The Trust for Public Lands buys Monroe Elementary School.
October 26, 1992 – Congress designates Monroe Elementary School a National Historic Site, making it a national park.
1993 – The Trust for Public Lands donates the school to the National Park Service.
September 19, 2001 – President George W. Bush signs H.R. 2133 into law, creating the “Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission.”
May 17, 2004 – Marks the 50th anniversary of the law and the grand opening of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic site at Monroe Elementary School.
March 25, 2018 – Linda Brown, who was at the center of the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation in US schools, dies in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 75.
2018 – “Recovering Untold Stories: An Enduring Legacy of the Brown v. Board of Education Decision,” a book of narratives from the plaintiffs in the consolidated cases or their families is published.
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SHIFT Automatically Translates and Migrates Legacy ETLs to Snowpark, AWS Glue Studio and Azure Data Factory Cloud Targets
TORONTO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Next Pathway Inc., the Automated Cloud Migration company, has extended the capabilities of its automated code translation product, SHIFT™ Translator, to solve the most challenging aspect of a cloud migration – translating complex ETLs (extract, transform, load) to run in cloud native environments.
A part of the SHIFT™ Migration Suite, SHIFT™ Translator automates the translation of complex workloads to the cloud, including SQL, Stored Procedures, ETL and various other code types from multiple legacy source and target platforms. Its syntax and semantic-based translation capability allows for high-automation levels for all code types, including ETL, DDL/DML, Views/Materialized Views, Stored Procedures, Dynamic SQL, Embedded SQL, Scripting Frameworks, Proprietary Functions and more.
Companies have invested heavily in complex ETL workflows. With this latest release of SHIFT Translator, these institutional assets can be preserved and modernized when moving legacy data warehouses and data lakes to the chosen cloud target, including Snowpark, AWS Glue Studio and Azure Data Factory. In parallel, companies can break free from the expensive, inflexible ETL licensing models that don't adjust costs based on usage and have limited compute horsepower.
ETLs are pipelines that combine data from multiple disparate systems into a single database. They are essential to drive analytics and AI modeling and make the data informative and actionable.
Since these ETLs don't run natively in the cloud, they present unique challenges when moving legacy data warehouses and data lakes to the cloud.
This is where Next Pathway and SHIFT Translator work their magic. Next Pathway's groundbreaking technology enables the code, including complex ETLs, to be automatically converted to run in native cloud environments. The enhanced capabilities of the SHIFT Translator engine preserve all the years of code in these legacy ETLs and move this logic to the cloud.
Next Pathway can load ETLs into Snowpark, Snowflake's developer tool for information management tasks; Azure Data Factory (ADF), Microsoft's data integration service; and Amazon Glue, AWS' data integration service.
Legacy ETLs such as Informatica Power Center, IBM DataStage, Microsoft SSIS and Talend Data Fabric can now seamlessly migrate to a cloud-native target and be maintained and extended.
SHIFT Translator enables a fundamental change from the ETL model – representative of legacy, on-premise systems – to an ELT (extract, load, transform) model – to take full advantage of the cloud's limitless compute and transformational power.
Cloud-based systems allow for efficient and cost-effective extraction and loading of all data — structured, unstructured, or semi-structured — into block storage in the cloud target. Organizations can then manipulate that data, provisioning and running transformations and analytics without restrictions. They can manage their data flow and pipelines with the data integration capabilities of their chosen cloud target platform.
There's no longer a need to rewrite or repoint ETLs. Instead, companies can move away from expensive legacy ETL contracts and freely move to the cloud.
Unlike its competitors, which offer manual services to rewrite or repoint existing ETLs to the cloud target, Next Pathway unravels the basis of each ETL, regardless of vendor, and automatically translates the ETL logic to run in cloud-native environments.
Organizations understand the challenges inherent in translating complex ETLs to the cloud. In Next Pathway's Q1 2022 survey, leaders said their two biggest concerns are migrating current ETL jobs to new cloud-native ELT tools and the need for automation to migrate ETL jobs to the cloud.
Next Pathway's latest release of SHIFT Translator addresses both of these concerns.
"Nearly every organization is moving its workloads to the cloud," said Chetan Mathur, CEO of Next Pathway. "In our experience, the biggest challenge is moving the complex ETL pipelines that are essential to running extensive data analytics on the cloud. We continue to innovate on our migration suite. Our recent advancement of SHIFT's capabilities – migrating ETLs to leading cloud targets – demonstrates the strength of our engineering team and our commitment to automating the biggest challenges customers face when migrating workloads to the cloud."
Next Pathway is the Automated Cloud Migration company. Powered by Crawler360™, the Migration Planner and the SHIFT™ Migration Suite, Next Pathway automates the end-to-end challenges companies experience when migrating applications to the cloud. For more information, please visit nextpathway.com.
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BEIJING, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartX has released CloudTower 2.0, a central management platform for multiple clusters across data centers. CloudTower is a crucial member of the SmartX HCI product portfolio, providing visibility and easy management across all HCI clusters. With new features including cross-cluster VM migration, content library, VM user view, access control and security settings, and an optimized interface, CloudTower 2.0 has improved the efficiency, security, and user experience for operations and maintenance.
In addition, the optimized interface and VM user view are also included in the community edition of CloudTower, as part of the SmartX HCI Kit Community Edition.
Below are the details of the new features.
This feature supports the unified management of multiple clusters and cross-cluster sharing of virtual machine templates and ISO images. Users could create virtual machine templates and upload ISO images in one cluster and get access to all of them on any other clusters managed by CloudTower, reducing repetitive tasks.
This feature supports VM migration across clusters through hot migration, cold migration and staged migration. 1) Hot migration: allows users to migrate powered-on VMs without any interruption in services. It requires a directly connected network among clusters. 2) Cold migration: allows users to migrate powered-off VMs. A directly connected network is not necessary as data can be transmitted through CloudTower. 3) Staged migration: allows users to migrate full data without compromising VMs' availability.
With VM user view, IT administrators could efficiently distribute VMs to users and allow users to use and manage VMs independently. Users could directly manage VMs' downtime through CloudTower and access clients' operational systems through the VNC panel.
This feature allows users to reinforce O&M security by restricting the access and login to CloudTower through the settings of Access Restriction, Session Timeout, Password Security and Custom Role.
Allows administrators to flexibly customize the interface through "dragging to customize the width of the resource navigator" and "customizing frequently-used function tabs in the cluster module".
Increases management efficiency through "adding frequently used O&M functions such as Monitoring, Log, Snapshot Plan, etc., on each cluster's management panel" and "adding Alert Email Notification and Recycle Bin Rule in each of their modules for an easy setting".
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Sergeant dead, 1 deputy released from hospital after being shot while serving warrant in N.C.
DUDLEY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A sergeant in North Carolina was killed and a deputy was released from the hospital following Monday’s standoff in Wayne County.
Sgt. Matthew Fishman passed away at ECU Health Medical Center, according to the sheriff’s office.
WITN reports the sergeant was one of three injured while attempting to serve involuntary commitment papers on suspect, Jourdan Hamilton.
After a 10-hour standoff, deputies said the SWAT team found the 23-year-old man dead inside the home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Before 2:00 p.m., Deputy Alexander Torres was released from the Greenville area hospital. The 27-year-old deputy was escorted by nearly two dozen law enforcement vehicles.
Corporal Andrew Cox, 37, was in stable condition at ECU Health, according to authorities.
Sgt. Fishman worked as a deputy since December 2010, and before that was an officer in Mount Olive.
Cox been with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office since June of 2020, coming from the Goldsboro Police Department, while Tores been a deputy since June of 2018. Before working with Wayne County, he was also employed by Mount Olive police.
A news release said Sheriff Larry Pierce thanked each officer and first responders for their support and asked for prayers for the families involved during this difficult time.
Gov. Roy Cooper ordered all flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sgt. Fishman.
“Last night and this morning I talked with Sheriff Pierce and I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude to the Fishman family for Matthew’s life, courage, and service to the people of his county and state,” the governor said.
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting.
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Solar Design and Installation for Coastal Beverage Company Earn Prestigious Award
WILMINGTON, N.C., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local solar installation company, Cape Fear Solar Systems was selected as SunPower's regional commercial Intelegant Award winner for their outstanding solar panel design and installation at Coastal Beverage Company. The SunPower Intelegant Award is a portmanteau combining "intelligent" and "elegant" to represent SunPower's smart and sleek solar solutions – defines the award recognizing solar installation projects that exemplify the company's commitment to outstanding system aesthetics, quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Winners were selected from SunPower's network of more than 800 small and medium-sized solar businesses spanning across the U.S.
The solar panels installed at Coastal Beverage Company help reduce operational costs, meet company environmental goals, and the company was able to take advantage of current tax incentives. Coastal Beverage Company has the largest single rooftop solar project in Wilmington: a 460-kilowatt Helix Roof.
"We are truly honored to have received this award and extremely proud of the solar system we designed and installed for Coastal Beverage Company. They were awesome to work with and really understood the financial and environmental benefits solar offers," stated Robert Parker, senior project manager at Cape Fear Solar Systems. Parker oversaw this commercial solar project from design to installation.
"Cape Fear Solar Systems has been an amazing company to partner with on this solar project. Robert Parker and his team made what I thought would be a difficult project seem flawless. From start to finish they handled the entire project with great communication and professionalism. We look forward to working with Cape Fear Solar Systems on our next project," explained Robert Kight, facilities manager at Coastal Beverage Company.
"We have been seeing a lot of interest from businesses this year—looking into energy solutions. Companies such as Coastal Beverage Company are leading the way and we are excited to help more businesses utilize solar energy to impact their bottom line and meet environmental goals," Parker concluded.
Cape Fear Solar Systems has been empowering home and business owners with energy independence for 15 years throughout Southeastern, North Carolina.
About Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC
Cape Fear Solar Systems is currently ranked as the number one installer in Southeastern, North Carolina by Solar Power World. Established in 2007, the company has designed and installed nearly 3,500 local solar systems to date. Cape Fear Solar's pride is in its team, providing the highest quality of craftsmanship, products, and material. Additionally, customers receive unlimited post-installation support. Cape Fear Solar offers turnkey energy systems such as photovoltaic (solar electric) panels, home batteries, and electric vehicle charging stations for residential and commercial customers. To learn more about Cape Fear Solar visit www.CapeFearSolarSystems.com.
About Coastal Beverage Company, Inc.
Coastal Beverage Company is a leading beverage distributor and masters of their craft and fate. Their cultural manifesto is simple: Integrity, adventure, and a life lived responsibly. This is the relentless pursuit of excellence they strive for every day. The only prohibition they support is that against mediocrity, which is why at the end of the day, every beverage wants to be a Coastal Beverage. To learn more about Coastal Beverage Company visit www.coastal-bev.com.
About SunPower
Headquartered in California's Silicon Valley, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is a leading Distributed Generation Storage and Energy Services provider in North America. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standing under her beautiful red chandelier one morning, internationally known scientific researcher and formulator savant, Dr. Christina Rahm, had a vision for a platform designed to give the arts and sciences a runway to thrive together. She founded Under the Red Chandelier which is an unmatched arts and sciences platform to inspire creativity while learning a little science on the side. Dr. Rahm has made it her mission to create a healthy environment and meaningful life by eliminating internal and external negative influences. For those who have a positive appetite for all things art and science, welcome to Under the Red Chandelier.
Under the Red Chandelier will feature a podcast, sponsored by The Root Brands, with Dr. Rahm sharing her unique, one-of-a-kind stories, interviews, collaborations, sponsorships, and much more. She was inspired to create awareness by making a bridge for the arts and sciences and people's understanding of them and how they work together. With her incredible stories and extensive career, Dr. Rahm will share her experiences with travel, her unique style, her passion for art, and her love of science.
Having explored over 85 countries, Dr. Rahm has seen and studied the very wild field of science and medicine. However, she has also had the privilege to explore the approaches and advancements in all things fashion, art, food, music, and design. With the knowledge gained from her experiences and career, she has come to the conclusion that the state of our health is greatly impacted by everything in our lives. She learned that science and the arts are a part of one another with people being constantly consumed by it on a daily basis, whether they know it or not. Dr. Rahm wants this series to be a runway for those who want to add a little touch of science to their everyday lives. Hoping to establish a deep, unique, and cherished connection between the audience, the arts, and the sciences, Dr. Christina is creating a path for creativity within the arts. She has vowed to herself, her family, her friends, and her colleagues to help people around the world find their paths of empowerment that lead to a healthy, happy, and productive life. With being said, Under The Red Chandelier will be nothing short of that. With this runway, Dr. Rahm is making science sexy, so stay tuned if you want more.
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A look at what’s happening around baseball today:
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STILL SUSPENDED
Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal Monday.
Major League Baseball special adviser John McHale upheld the penalty after hearing Donaldson’s appeal Thursday, a person familiar with the discipline told The Associated Press. The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because McHale’s decision was not announced. Donaldson’s fine was cut in half by McHale to $5,000, the person said.
Donaldson’s comments to Anderson were called racist by Chicago manager Tony La Russa. Donaldson’s teammates and manager said he was wrong to make the remark.
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS
The Braves face Washington trying for their 13th straight win, but they’ll do it without All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies, who left a 9-5 win over the Nationals on Monday night with a broken left foot.
Albies fell on his way out of the batter’s box on a groundout to shortstop in the fifth inning. He exited the game, and the team later announced he has a fractured left foot.
“Hate it for Ozzie. Hate it for us,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker, who didn’t know how long Albies will be sidelined. “He’ll be fine. He’s young, he’ll heal quick. Like I said, I just hate it for the kid because he loves to play baseball and he’s such a big part of our club. It’s a chance for somebody else to do something good.”
The stretch is Atlanta’s best since it won 14 consecutive games from July 26 to Aug. 9, 2013.
IN-N-OUT
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is headed back to the injured list after feeling discomfort following a bullpen session.
Strasburg has made one start this season, his first since he had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer.
The 33-year-old right-hander had been scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Braves. Instead, manager Dave Martinez announced before Monday night’s game that Strasburg would return to the IL with an unspecified injury.
Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, signed a seven-year, $245 million contract to remain with the Nationals after their championship season. He has made eight starts since, going 1-4 with a 6.89 ERA in those games. The three-time All-Star is 113-62 with a 3.24 ERA in his career.
TAKE A RIDE
With their dangerous lineup slumping, Tony Gonsolin (7-0, 1.58 ERA) tries to help get the Los Angeles Dodgers back in gear when they host the Los Angeles Angels in the first Freeway Series matchup of the season.
Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers have dropped three straight and six of eight. They mustered only four runs last weekend in San Francisco as the rival Giants completed a three-game sweep.
Noah Syndergaard (4-4, 3.69) pitches for the Angels, who have lost 16 of 18. They expect to get outfielder Taylor Ward (mild right hamstring strain) back from the injured list for this one.
SPECIAL COUNSELL
Brewers manager Craig Counsell can overtake Phil Garner for the franchise lead in wins when Milwaukee opens a series in Queens against the NL East-leading Mets.
Counsell matched Garner with his 563rd victory Sunday against Washington. The win ended Milwaukee’s eight-game skid, its longest since September 2015 — the year Counsell took over from Ron Roenicke.
Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (3-6, 3.92 ERA) is set to face New York righty Chris Bassitt (4-4, 4.35) to begin the three-game set. Bassitt has a 7.62 ERA in his past five starts, spiking his season ERA from 2.34.
E-ROD ON LEAVE
Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez informed the Tigers on Monday that he would be away from the team due to personal matters, leaving Detroit without the pitcher it had banked on boosting its turnaround.
Rodriguez signed a $77 million, five-year deal with the Tigers last November and is 1-3 with a 4.38 ERA in eight starts. He hasn’t pitched since May 18, when he left a game against Tampa Bay in the first inning with sprained ribs. On June 9, he threw four scoreless innings and struck out nine without a walk in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo.
The Tigers, who made aggressive moves in the offseason in the hopes of competing in the AL Central, have been one of baseball’s worst teams so far this year.
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ, ARQQW, CENH, CENHU, CENHW): (i) between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"); and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger, of the important July 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Arqit 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 Arqit class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5481 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 5, 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 and in the Proxy Statement issued in connection to the Merger made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards of for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Arqit class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5481 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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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. ("Intellia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NTLA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Intellia and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 4, 2022, Intellia issued a press release "report[ing] operational highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022." Among other items, Intellia reported a net loss of $100.7 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, slightly worse than the consensus estimate for net loss of $1.31 per diluted share. Intellia also disclosed plans to focus exclusively on developing ex vivo (out of the body) allogeneic (commonly referred to as off-the-shelf) cell therapies. In connection with this shift in focus, Intellia advised that the Company was discontinuing a clinical study evaluating the experimental cell therapy NTLA-5001.
On this news, Intellia's stock price fell $6.27 per share, or 8.74%, to close at $65.43 per share on August 4, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 31, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The filed complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Lucid's business and operations. Specifically, the Company overstated its production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering Lucid's operations. As a result of the defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Lucid's common stock, Lucid investors have suffered significant damages.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Delivering high intensity, uniform light with fewer fixtures
CLAYMONT, Del., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Agritech, Inc., a technology company and leader in LED horticulture lighting, announced today the market release of the new 840W Pinnacle HP LED grow light.
The 840W Pinnacle HP light builds upon the success of Thrive Agritech's 600W Pinnacle light, which has been installed by leading multi-state operators across North America. The key benefit of the 840W Pinnacle HP light is that it delivers even higher intensities on the canopy while requiring fewer lights. Indoor cannabis growers can easily reach 1,500-2,000 PPFD, while greenhouse operators can achieve their supplemental lighting goals with fewer lights and less shadowing. Pinnacle HP utilizes leading-edge LED chip technology that generates an ideal combination of power and efficiency with a spectrum optimized for plant health and crop yield.
Thrive Agritech CEO, Brian Bennett, commented, "Pinnacle HP is a transformational LED light for our controlled environment agriculture customers. It provides substantially more output than even the best double-ended 1,000W HPS lights, and does it with much higher energy efficiency, far longer lifetime, and less maintenance - all while providing our customers with exceptional plant health and crop yields."
As with all Thrive Agritech products, Pinnacle HP is IP66 waterproof, UL8800 certified for safety, and comes with a standard 5-year warranty.
Thrive Agritech was founded at the Y Combinator accelerator in Silicon Valley, with a mission to serve the horticulture industry with leading-edge LED technology that enhances plant health and growth while enabling greater sustainability for controlled environment agriculture. All Thrive Agritech products have an optimized light spectrum, high reliability, and most importantly grow great plants. For more information, visit thriveagritech.com
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