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Kelson Row - Mixed Use Development Underway
ROCKY HILL, Conn., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Belfonti Companies recently purchased a 12.65 acre site which formerly housed the now defunct Ames headquarters in Rocky Hill, CT. The land loan with Bankwell Bank (www.mybankwell.com) closed in June of 2022.
Bob Palermo, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for Bankwell, said that this is the second loan that Bankwell has done with the Belfonti Companies. "We previously provided a construction loan for Michael Belfonti's project in Cromwell, and we are pleased to be working with his team again as the lender for this new venture in Rocky Hill," said Mr. Palermo.
The developer (Belfonti) plans to erect a mixed use residential and commercial property on the site which will include 213 residential units, 5,000 square feet of office space, and 15,000 square feet of retail. Demolition of the Ames building is already underway, and the Belfonti team has been busy with an extensive branding and interior design process that has included input from Rocky Hill town officials as well as two professional companies: Stantec (www.stantec.com) and Helen Piteo Interiors (www.helenpiteointeriors.com). By unanimous decision, the new residential development will be called "Kelson Row" and the retail portion will be called "The Shoppes at Kelson Row".
"The choice of name comes from the town of Rocky Hill's historical significance as a ship-building community," said Ray Carpentino, the Economic Development Director for the Town of Rocky Hill. "The word 'kelson' is a derivative of 'keelson', which is the reinforcing structural member or backbone on top of the keel in the hull of a wooden vessel," he explained.
"We liked the name because it is our expectation that Kelson Row will be a supporting member strengthening the entire Rocky Hill community," added Lisa Marotta, the Mayor of the town of Rocky Hill.
Belfonti has also chosen the well-known professional firms Studio Architects (www.studioarchitects.us) for the architectural services and SLR Consulting (www.slrconsulting.com) for the engineering services for Kelson Row. "These professional teams will help us to deliver yet another 'best in class' residential and retail community," said the developer, Michael Belfonti.
About Belfonti Companies: Belfonti Companies, LLC (headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut) actively pursues real estate development and investment opportunities throughout the United States and internationally. Belfonti Companies is a family of organizations that focus on investment, development and management of real estate, thus playing a significant and multi-faceted role in the real estate market. Under the leadership of Michael Belfonti (the company's founder, President and CEO), the company has successfully owned and managed millions of square feet of real estate over the years and has completed billions of dollars' worth of transactions. At the present time the group's portfolio contains a wide variety of assets including residential apartment communities, office buildings, retail centers and industrial parks. www.belfonti.com
Belfonti Companies, LLC
2319 Whitney Avenue, Suite 1A
Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: (203) 230-1600
Fax: (203) 281-3366
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Pelosi sets $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House aides
By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing concerns about the working conditions for some Capitol Hill aides. She’s announced a $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House staffers. She also has teed up for a vote next week a resolution that would pave the way for staffers to join a union. A volunteer group of staffers called the Congressional Workers Union has been leading the unionization efforts. It tweets in response to Pelosi’s announcement that “Next week, the credibility of lawmakers will be put to the test. Will our bosses finally lead by example?” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/06/pelosi-sets-45000-minimum-yearly-salary-for-house-aides/ | 2022-05-06T16:57:39Z |
SOCIAL CIRCLE – The July 4th holiday often means time on the water for boaters across the United States. With an increased public presence on the water, there is also an increase in the number of boating incidents and fatalities that take place during this time.
From July 2-4, Georgia DNR Law Enforcement, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard, will participate in the national Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement agencies from across the country will be focused on educating boaters about safe boating practices, which includes sober boating.
Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. Over the course of the July 4th holiday weekend, Georgia game wardens will work to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, for both operators and passengers.
“The tragedies that happen on our waterways because individuals choose to boat while impaired are preventable,” Col. Thomas Barnard, director of the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division, said in a news release. “As law enforcement, it is our job to do everything we can to ensure the safety of our recreational boaters and paddlers. That is why we are joining all 56 states and U.S. territories again this year to do our part in keeping boaters safe and preventing incidents, deaths and injuries caused by boating under the influence.”
Boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is equally dangerous for the boat operator and for the boat passenger. Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints. The combined efforts of the participating law enforcement agencies and outreach partners will result in the removal of impaired operators from waterways, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on the water.
Operating a vessel under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal on all bodies of water and can lead to serious injuries, death, property damage and legal consequences. The division reminds boaters to always boat sober and to wear a life jacket when on or around the water.
Operation Dry Water is a year-'round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign with the mission of reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water.
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IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation unveiled the company's highly anticipated pure electric utility vehicle, REX™ built on a shared platform that powers the WOLF™ Truck Series. The debut follows an exclusive teaser in Issue #6 of Rolling Stone Korea Magazine published on May 6, 2022. The official release also previews the Adventure Series REX™ featuring iconic Los Angeles Fashion Brand, Free & Easy in a special edition 'Abbot Kinney' blue paint.
"Alpha Motors is the most eye-opening, inspiring, and exciting company I have seen in the automotive industry in years! A clean vision for the future with the styling, functionality, and design I have always craved but have never received…until now. My bet is on Alpha!" said Kevin Circosta, Founder of Free & Easy.
Alpha Motor Corporation presented REX™ in the form of Alpha Engineering Data (AED), which the company's Research and Development uses to efficiently produce automobiles. The company is currently testing REX™ to share the experience of the vehicle in virtual reality.
"Alpha is focused on building the electric vehicle future that we want to live in. The collaboration with Free & Easy accentuates the vibrant, creative, and diverse culture of California, which inspires adventure-seeking cars such as the JAX, WOLF, and now the REX. Through these vehicles, we are answering the ultimate question, 'What electric vehicle do you want to drive?' Our answer is to drive responsible industrialization of our vision for people to enjoy our cars, also known as, 'Move Humanity,'" said Alpha Motor Corporation.
REX™ is a multifaceted adventure vehicle built for all-terrain drivability, utility, and with an array of customization options while preserving the DNA of Alpha's utility vehicle line. The base model comes with two full-sized doors which opens to bench configuration seating that accommodates a total of four passengers. The rear canopy is also removable to enable and open car experience. Additional models including a four-door version and adventure series variants are planned.
In continuation of the company's electric utility vehicle line, REX™ is intended to be equipped with a four-wheel-drive system and independent suspension to manage rugged terrain. The vehicle is powered by an 85-kilowhatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack for an estimated range of 275 miles. The material composition of the vehicle body includes high-strength steel and lightweight thermoplastics.
The REX™ interior features four passenger bench configuration seating with foldable and removable rears seats which opens more room for cargo. Spacious storage compartments are located both underneath the hood and rear hatch of the vehicle which features an estimated 14 cubic feet of storage. The vehicle interior also integrates several advanced features, including a driver-centric digital speedometer, a digital center display, optional haptic interior climate and audio controls, digital sound system, dual 63mm diameter (2.5in) center console integrated cupholders, and AC power plugs amongst other features.
REX™ vehicle dimensions measure approximately 4,828mm (190in) in length, 1990mm (78in) in width, and 1720mm (68in) in height. REX™ was unveiled in a non-metallic ivory finish called 'Voyage' and metallic silver paint called 'Deep Sea.'
"At Alpha, new electric vehicles are developed with a passion to fulfill market needs in the most efficient manner. In line with our business plan, we will continuously develop compelling zero-emission automobiles and responsibly industrialize our products. We are rigorously preparing market entry and developing synergies to collectively achieve sustainable mobility," said Alpha Motor Corporation.
Additional information on REX™ is available on Alpha Motor Corporation's website: https://www.alphamotorinc.com.
To indicate your interest to reserve REX™, visit https://www.alphamotorinc.com/vehiclereservation.
REX™ launch can be viewed at https://youtu.be/HR655wUMh78 .
About Free & Easy
Los Angeles Native Kevin Circosta has spent the last 2 decades working in the music and fashion business. Getting his start in the early 2000's at 20 years old, Circosta launched his first brand "Change" which had sales to top taste-making stores like Barney's New York and Fred Segal. Circosta later moved on to start his design and concept firm, Cyclical, which helped produce key art, branding, album package and merchandise design for a wide variety of music artists from Beyoncé to The Beatles. In 2017 Circosta founded Free & Easy which has gained worldwide recognition for bringing its laid-back LA fashion to the world. Key figures like LeBron James, Harry Styles, John Mayer, the late Mac Miller and many more have all worn Free & Easy publicly, in interviews and in unforgettable performances which has created a cult-like following within pop culture, the streetwear scene and beyond. The brand's iconic "Don't Trip" hats and various t-shirts and hoodies have become staples in today's fashion, music and sports culture and the momentum keeps growing every single day.
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Best TSA-approved accessories for quick traveling
Between turbulence, flight delays, limited leg room and overly-chatty seatmates, plenty of things can make flying a hassle. But having to wait at baggage claim when you arrive at your destination for your checked bags may be the worst. That’s why so many people prefer traveling with a carry-on bag rather than a large piece of luggage that must be checked. If you’re looking for a carry-on that can fit on most planes and satisfy the TSA folks, check out these fabulous carry-on suitcases and bags for your next flight.
What are the guidelines for carry-on luggage?
Carry-on bags aren’t just small rolling suitcases. You can bring a backpack, duffle bag, or any other bag as a carry-on. The size matters more than the shape or style. It’s crucial to understand the size guidelines for carry-on bags so you’re not stuck with a bag that’s too big to fit in the overhead bin.
Domestic
Domestic airlines all have their own rules regarding the size of carry-on bags and luggage, so it’s essential to consult the website of the airline you’re flying to determine the size restrictions for your flight. Generally, carry-on bags should be no larger than 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches, including the handle and wheels.
Carry-on bag size is restricted to ensure that the bags will safely fit in the overhead bin. Most airlines don’t have guidelines for the weight of carry-on bags, though, so as long as you can lift them into the overhead bin, you’re good to go.
Keep in mind that not every airline permits full-size carry-on bags, so verify you can bring your bag on board before you get to the airport.
International
As with domestic flights, international airlines each have their own size guidelines for carry-on bags. In most cases, they require the same measurements as domestic flights do (or similar.) However, some airlines require smaller bags, so always double-check before you pack.
TSA carry-on bag restrictions
The Transportation Safety Authority doesn’t have guidelines regarding carry-on bag size. However, the TSA has specific rules about what you can and can’t bring in your carry-on.
TSA limits the amount of liquid you can pack in a carry-on bag. Each passenger is allowed to bring a quart-sized plastic bag with travel containers that each hold up to 3.4 ounces.
You can also declare larger amounts of liquid, gel or aerosol medications at a TSA checkpoint. Baby food and formula fall into this medically necessary category, so you can pack these items in your carry-on bag outside the plastic bag.
TSA doesn’t allow knives, box cutters, guns, flammable items, dry batteries or other banned items found on the TSA website in any carry-on bags.
Best TSA-approved carry-on bags and accessories
Under $75
Narwey For Spirit Airlines Foldable Travel Duffle Bag
This compact, lightweight bag is perfect for weekend trips. It’s waterproof and can hold more than 45 pounds with ease. It also has external pockets to provide quick access to must-have items. Sold by Amazon
Rockland Melbourne Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Luggage
This 20-inch bag is lightweight but still extremely durable. It has multidirectional, double-spinner wheels to make pulling it easy. The interior mesh zip pocket and elasticized pocket can keep your belongings organized. Sold by Amazon
Travel Select Amsterdam Expandable Rolling Upright Luggage
Featuring polyester and a PVC backing, this rolling suitcase holds up well to the rigors of air travel. It has a retractable push-button handle for pulling and top and side handles for carrying. Its inline skate wheels provide smooth, quiet rolling. Sold by Amazon
$75-$100
SwissGear Energie Hardside Carry-on Luggage
This expandable suitcase is perfect for longer trips but still meets most airlines’ carry-on guidelines. It’s made of lightweight polycarbonate and features a self-repairing zipper. It’s also equipped with TSA-approved locks and a power pack mesh pocket with an external USB charging port. Sold by Amazon
Betsey Johnson Designer Carry On Weekend Duffle Bag
This fun designer duffle bag is available in five different patterns and collapses a bit to fit in the overhead bin. It has two wheels and an ergonomically designed handle that make it easy to maneuver. It’s also extremely lightweight, so it’s easy to lift. Sold by Amazon
Kenneth Cole Reaction Out of Bounds Four-wheel Spinner Carry-on Bag
This hard-sided bag has four premium multidirectional wheels that make it easy to push or pull through the airport. It’s made of durable, lightweight ABS and has reinforced corners to help with shock absorption. You can choose from 15 colors. Sold by Amazon
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart 17-inch Laptop Backpack
If you’re traveling with your laptop, this backpack allows TSA agents to scan your computer in the bag. It has a large main compartment, as well as a padded tablet pocket and an RFID-protected compartment. It also has two easy-access exterior pockets for items you need to grab quickly. Sold by Amazon
$100-$200
Osprey Transporter Boarding Bag Carry-on Luggage
This bag fits well under airplane seats, so it’s a convenient option if you don’t want to use the overhead bin. It has a front organizer pocket for items you need quick access to and a padded laptop sleeve in the back. The detachable strap allows for over-the-shoulder carrying. Sold by Amazon
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Hardside Spinner
This sleek carry-on bag has a polycarbonate shell that offers impact-absorbing flexibility. Not only is it durable, but it’s also lightweight and easy to maneuver. It has TSA-approved locks and hold-down straps that help keep items secure and compact when packing. Sold by Amazon
Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Luggage
With four multidirectional wheels, this carry-on bag is easy to push or pull during your travels. It has side-mounted TSA-approved locks to secure your bag and a full-zip interior divider to organize your items. You can choose from more than 10 colors. Sold by Amazon
$200-plus
Pathfinder Gear 22-inch Rolling Drop Bottom Duffel
This convenient rolling duffel has an extra-large main compartment that provides plenty of space for your belongings. It also features an ergonomic, push-button telescopic handle. The oversized corner-mounted wheels move easily over uneven terrain. Sold by Amazon
Delsey Paris Chatelet Hardside Luggage with Spinner Wheels
With a lightweight, durable polycarbonate shell, this carry-on bag won’t crack or break as you trek through the airport. It has four spinner wheels that roll in multiple directions to allow for easy maneuvering and a recessed TSA-approved lock to protect your belongings. It also comes with a removable hanger, laundry bag and shoe bag. Sold by Amazon
Briggs and Riley ZDX Upright Rolling Duffle Bag
This highly durable rolling duffle bag is backed by a lifetime performance guarantee that covers even airline damage. It has a large top pocket with RFID protection and a power pocket that allows a USB cord to pass through it. It also has an easy-access pocket for your ID, boarding pass and other items you need to grab quickly. Sold by Amazon
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DENVER, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) announced that its subsidiary, Richmond American Homes of Tennessee, Inc. ("Richmond American"), has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the homebuilding assets of The Jones Company of Tennessee, LLC ("Jones"). Jones closed over 370 homes in fiscal year 2021 in the Nashville area with an average sales price of $564,000, generating revenues of $209 million. MDC expects the transaction to close near the end of the second quarter of 2022, and it is expected to add approximately 10 selling communities, 1,700 controlled lots and 150 units in backlog to the operations of Richmond American. Consummation of the transaction is subject to the approval of the MDC board of directors and customary conditions.
David D. Mandarich, MDC's President and CEO, said, "Howard, Ken and the Jones team have built a tremendous homebuilding organization in Nashville over the past three decades. We are excited to welcome the Jones team into the Richmond American family and look forward to growing our footprint in one of the country's best housing markets. We believe that this transaction, combined with the organic land pipeline we have secured since starting in Nashville about 12 months ago, has the potential to launch Richmond American into a leadership position in the Nashville market."
Ken Stricker, Jones' CEO, said, "I am extremely proud of the business we have built in Nashville over the last twenty-seven years. My priority in identifying a purchaser for this transaction was to provide our people with the opportunity to continue to grow well into the future. The Richmond American Homes companies have a proven track record of growth. Richmond American will be looking to the Jones team to build its operations into one of the largest homebuilders in Tennessee. I am grateful to Howard Chilcutt for his vision and ongoing support after establishing our operations in Nashville with Bob Jones nearly 30 years ago."
Whelan Advisory Capital Markets served as exclusive M&A advisor to Jones in the transaction.
About MDC
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1972. MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries, which operate under the name Richmond American Homes, have built and financed the American Dream for more than 220,000 homebuyers since 1977. MDC's commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and value is reflected in each home its subsidiaries build. MDC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. Its subsidiaries have homebuilding operations across the country, including the metropolitan areas of Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Riverside-San Bernardino, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Orlando, Jacksonville, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Nashville, Austin and Albuquerque. MDC's subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company, respectively. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit www.mdcholdings.com.
About The Jones Company of Tennessee
The Jones Company story began in 1927 with the founder of The Jones Company, John E. Jones. In 1961 John's son, Bob, purchased The Jones Company from his father. Bob Jones and his partner, Howard Chilcutt, led The Jones Company to much success, growing the company and building homes for over 15,000 families.
In 2003 Centex Homes purchased The Jones Company's St. Louis division from several shareholders. In 2005, Howard founded Consort Homes in St. Louis. Ken Stricker, who was former President of The Jones Company in St. Louis, now serves as CEO of Consort Homes in St. Louis and The Jones Company of Tennessee in Nashville.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated closing of this transaction, its timing, the impact of the transaction and Richmond American's position in the Nashville market, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include matters over which MDC has little or no control. Additional information about the risks and uncertainties applicable to MDC's business is contained in MDC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the risk that actual results will differ materially from expectations expressed in this press release will increase with the passage of time. MDC undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Which motivational water bottle is best?
If you intend to drink more water throughout the day but usually forget, you might need a motivational water bottle. The best one will not only keep you on track with actionable goals, but comes with time markers to let you know when you need to meet them. It will also be leak-proof, shatterproof and sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
If you are looking for a motivational water bottle to help you reach your daily water intake goals, a top choice is the Sports Water Bottle with Time Markers by Hydro Habit.
What to know before you buy a motivational water bottle
What is a motivational water bottle?
A motivational water bottle gives you a quick and easy way to monitor the fluid you drink throughout the day. Some are transparent and include vertical markers that give you achievable drinking goals that run from the top of the bottle down to its base. Others are metal with a digitized method of letting you know exactly how much water you have consumed and how much more you need to drink to reach your goal. As long as it gets you to drink more water, it’s a motivational water bottle.
Container size
Before buying a motivational water bottle, ensure that the overall size will help you achieve your goal. According to the National Institutes of Health, people should drink 75 to 100 ounces of water per day, depending on their individual physical needs. Water bottles that are too small are unlikely to help you meet that goal, and those that are too large are apt to be left at home when you’re on-the-go. Aim for a size that travels well and won’t require too many refills.
Material
The best motivational water bottles are made from three common materials: plastic, glass or metal. Each has its benefits and challenges.
Plastic is durable, light and can be transparent. However, ensure that it does not contain the chemical bisphenol-A, also known as BPA. This substance can be harmful to your health, so look for a BPA-free label.
Glass is non-toxic and transparent, but it is heavier than plastics and tends to shatter or crack when dropped.
Metal water bottles, such as those made from aluminum or stainless steel, are durable and safe to use, but they are not transparent.
What to look for in a quality motivational water bottle
Durability
While plastic is often far more durable than glass, it can still break. That is why you should search for a plastic motivational water bottle that is shatterproof and impact-resistant.
Glass motivational water bottles should include an outer layer of silicone to help prevent it from shattering when dropped or crushed.
Motivational water bottles made from metal are naturally shatterproof and rarely crack, but they can scratch and dent. However, stainless steel makes a better motivational water bottle than aluminum because it is harder.
No matter what material you choose, your motivational water bottle should not leak. Ensure that your lid is labeled leak-proof as well.
Lifestyle fit
The best motivational water bottle should help you to drink more water throughout the day. If you love the latest and greatest tech tools, then look for a digital water bottle that encourages you to drink more water and connects to your smartphone for deeper health insights. However, bottles with simple time markers and intake levels you can see work incredibly well, too. The best motivational water bottle will be the one that you can see yourself using consistently.
How much you can expect to spend on a motivational water bottle
Motivational water bottles made from plastic and glass range between $11-$25, while some digital stainless steel bottles go up to $75.
Motivational water bottle FAQ
How often should you wash your water bottle?
A. Wash it after every use to prevent bacterial growth.
What should you do if you find mold in your water bottle straw?
A. Wash it with soap in warm water and carefully scrub all of the mold off. An inexpensive straw brush can help. Next, place your bottle, lid and straw in water mixed with 2-4 tablespoons of baking soda and let it soak overnight.
What’s the best motivational water bottle to buy?
Top motivational water bottle
Sports Water Bottle with Time Markers by Hydro Habit
What you need to know: This is the best motivational water bottle if you are serious about crushing your hydration goals in the gym, at work or on-the-go.
What you’ll love: It’s a shatterproof 32-ounce, time-marked motivational water bottle made from BPA-free Tritan co-polyester. It boasts a spill-proof lid with a safety lock and push-release button. It fits most cup holders and includes a bonus strainer for fruit infusion.
What you should consider: The color selection is limited.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top motivational water bottle for the money
Motivational Water Bottle with Time Marker by Favofit
What you need to know: This affordable timestamped motivational water bottle will help keep you drinking all day and is available in a variety of colors.
What you’ll love: It is made from BPA-free Tritan plastic that is shatterproof and sports a leak-proof, click-to-open lid. It holds 32 ounces of liquid and fits most cup holders. It also includes a strainer, carrying strap and a bonus bottle cleaner.
What you should consider: It has motivational sayings reminding you to keep chugging alongside your timestamps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Glass Motivational Water Bottle by PROBTTL
What you need to know: This ultra-healthy glass motivational water bottle can hold cold or hot liquids, fits in most cup holders and includes a silicone sleeve.
What you’ll love: It’s a 32-ounce glass bottle that helps keep you drinking all day with actionable timestamps and motivational sayings. Its silicone sleeve is available in a variety of colors. The bamboo screw-top lid is leak-proof and it’s BPA-free. It is also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
What you should consider: Glass is a lot more fragile than other bottle types, and it includes motivational sayings which may be motivating for you.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences announced 31 finalists today for the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists, the world's largest unrestricted prize honoring early-career scientists and engineers.
From that exceptional group, three winners - in life sciences, chemistry, and physical sciences and engineering - will be named on June 29, each receiving $250,000 as a Blavatnik National Awards Laureate.
The honorees, whose research is described here, were chosen from a highly competitive pool of 309 nominees from 150 leading universities and scientific institutions from 38 states across the United States.
"Since the Blavatnik National Awards were established nine years ago, many of our finalists have made extraordinary discoveries that have led to groundbreaking innovations in their respective fields," said Len Blavatnik, founder and chairman of Access Industries and head of the Blavatnik Family Foundation.
Previous honorees have gone on to help develop COVID-19 vaccines and diagnostics; identify sustainable energy and battery technologies; tackle climate change through novel technologies, such as next-generation photovoltaics and sustainable new materials; and find cures for treatment-resistant diseases. Many also have received other prestigious honors, including being elected as fellows to the National Academy of Sciences or selected as MacArthur Foundation fellows.
"We are proud to honor their commitment to scientific excellence and celebrate their achievements. We look forward to following their continued success," Blavatnik said.
President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences Nicholas B. Dirks said: "There are many prizes for lifetime achievement in science, but there are only a few prizes that honor scientists at this critical crossroads in their careers. Why does this matter? It's at this stage where support and recognition can make a tremendous difference, giving enormous visibility to their research."
"On behalf of the academy, I also would like to thank our judges and our scientific advisory council—all eminent scientists from across the U.S. We couldn't successfully administer these awards without their continued support and the engagement of the broader scientific community," he said.
Three highly respected independent juries—each representing one of the award categories—selected these finalists and will determine the winning laureates. Laureates must be faculty-level scientific researchers, 42 years of age or younger, and are nominated to the competition by their university or research institution.
About the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, established by the Blavatnik Family Foundation in 2007 and independently administered by the New York Academy of Sciences, began by identifying outstanding regional scientific talent in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The Blavatnik National Awards were first awarded in 2014 and expanded in 2017 to honor faculty-rank scientists in the UK and Israel. By the end of 2022, the Blavatnik Awards will have awarded prizes totaling $13.6 million. Visit blavatnikawards.org.
About the Blavatnik Family Foundation
The Blavatnik Family Foundation is an active supporter of world-renowned educational, scientific, cultural and charitable institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel and other countries throughout the world. The foundation is headed by Len Blavatnik, a global industrialist, philanthropist and founder and chairman of Access Industries, a privately held industrial group based in the U.S. with global strategic interests. Visit www.accessindustries.com or www.blavatnikfoundation.org.
About the New York Academy of Sciences
The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization that since 1817 has been committed to advancing science for the benefit of society. With more than 20,000 Members in 100 countries, the Academy advances scientific and technical knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions, and sponsors a wide variety of educational initiatives at all levels for STEM and STEM-related fields. The Academy hosts programs and publishes content in the life and physical sciences, the social sciences, nutrition, artificial intelligence, computer science, and sustainability. The Academy also provides professional and educational resources for researchers across all phases of their careers. Please visit us online at www.nyas.org.
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Graduating 14-year-old marks Milwaukee’s 100th homicide
MILWAUKEE (WISN) – Milwaukee reached a grim milestone with its 100th homicide of the year.
The latest victim was a 14-year-old girl, who was killed Monday night in a shooting just hours before her eighth grade graduation ceremony.
The family of Tomorrow Brumfield should be celebrating her achievement. Instead, they’re planning a funeral.
The girl’s uncle, Akpan Blake, said she would have graduated Tuesday.
“Now, she’s got wings instead of a diploma,” he said.
The eighth grader planned to walk across the stage at the ceremony for Milwaukee’s 53rd Street School Tuesday morning.
Milwaukee police said someone shot and killed her Monday night before 10 p.m.
“I’ve been through it where I can take the pain, they don’t deserve this,” Blake said. “They don’t deserve this. I just want justice to be served, but pain takes time to heal.”
Tomorrow’s mother did not want to speak to the media, but she described her daughter as “vibrant” and “assertive” via text message.
She also said Tomorrow was the oldest of four and loved being with her sisters.
“Bright, enlightening, beautiful, decent, respectful child,” she said via text. “Physical appearance is hard to get used to not having.”
Tomorrow’s uncle is grateful for the memories and the laughs she brought him.
“Hey yesterday, I’ll see you Tomorrow,” he said. “Good girl, good girl. I swear to y’all, good girl. My niece didn’t deserve this.”
Police have known a suspect but have made no arrests as of yet.
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Biotech and pharmaceutical companies looking to develop preclinical drug candidates can leverage Ainnocence's deep life-sciences knowledge and advanced computational techniques to accelerate the design of small-molecule, antibody, and other complex therapeutic modalities
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ainnocence, a global biotech startup on a mission to accelerate drug discovery using a fast, self-evolving AI drug design platform, launched today at the 2022 BIO International Convention (booth 4001).
Founded by a versatile team of biomedical scientists and computer scientists, Ainnocence provides small- and large-molecule design systems that dramatically lower the costs and risks of drug discovery — bringing the industry closer to curing some of mankind's most intractable diseases.
"We want to equip biotechs and pharmas to tackle moonshot cures that have until now been out of reach due to staggering discovery costs and low ROI. Never before have drug discovery teams had a system of such power at their disposal," said Lurong Pan, CEO of Ainnocence. "If a science team provides us with just the sequence information of their biological targets, we can screen billions of molecules and compounds in just hours, and in many cases completely bypass high-throughput wet-lab experimentation."
Today, Ainnocence is debuting two services that automatically generate highly optimized drug-like molecules within just hours to solve some of the most complex drug discovery challenges:
- SentinusAI™ — a de novo antibody and fusion protein engineering engine that performs antibody design and optimization based solely on sequences. Capabilities include protein-protein binding affinity maturation, protein humanization, off-target toxicity prediction, protein stability and post-translational modification prediction.
- CarbonAI™ — a de novo small-molecule and PROTAC design engine for multi-objective pharmacological profile optimization. Capabilities include target binding and selectivity optimization, molecule generation, ADME and PK evaluation, and compound off-target prediction.
Ainnocence offers a range of small-molecule, biologics, and other new modality drug-design services and pipeline collaborations. These services are powered by InnocentAI™, a self-evolving AI cloud platform that runs natively on AWS and supports multiple drug-design AI modules with unlimited scalability. With its inherent self-learning abilities, the accuracy of this computational platform is constantly improving through an automatically updated data-integration and algorithm-optimization engine.
- Meet the Ainnocence team at booth #4001
- Schedule a meeting with us.
- Follow Ainnocence on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Ainnocence is a next-generation biotech company with a fast, self-evolving AI drug design platform. The company's third-generation AI system delivers lightning-fast virtual screening and multi-objective pharmacological profile optimization for small-molecule, antibody, and other complex therapeutic modalities. This platform provides a computational screening capacity of up to 10^10 protein sequences or chemical compounds within hours. The end results are a shortlist of candidates with a very high wet-lab hit rate, and a dramatically reduced discovery time and cost. To learn more, visit ainnocence.com.
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PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ..."I have seen people struggle to wash solar panels on their roof with water hoses," said an inventor from Lamont, Calif. "so I invented the SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM."
The patent-pending invention removes dirt, bird droppings, dust, and debris from rooftop solar panels which can ensure that there is optimum sunlight penetration for maximum electricity production. This in turn could save homeowners and businesses money. The device could also save time and effort over attempting to wash solar panels with a water hose which will help any house look nicer. It is effective, safe and reliable.
The original design was submitted to the Fresno sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FMB-109, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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TSX and OTCQX: MPVD
TORONTO and NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. ("Mountain Province", the "Company") (TSX: MPVD) (OTCQX: MPVD) announces that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the virtual Annual Meeting on June 30, 2022 are set out below.
At the Annual Meeting, KPMG LLP were re-appointed as auditor of the Company at remuneration to be fixed by the directors.
About the Company
Mountain Province Diamonds is a 49% participant with De Beers Canada in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine located in Canada's Northwest Territories. The Gahcho Kué Joint Venture property consists of several kimberlites that are actively being mined, developed, and explored for future development. The Company also controls 106,202 hectares of highly prospective mineral claims and leases that surround the Gahcho Kué Mine Joint Venture property that include an indicated mineral resource for the Kelvin kimberlite and inferred mineral resources for the Faraday kimberlites.
For further information on Mountain Province Diamonds and to receive news releases by email, visit the Company's website at www.mountainprovince.com.
Qualified Person
The disclosure in this news release of scientific and technical information regarding Mountain Province's mineral properties has been reviewed and approved by Matthew MacPhail, P.Eng., MBA, and Tom E. McCandless, Ph.D., P.Geo., both employees of Mountain Province Diamonds and Qualified Persons as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Information
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to operational hazards, including possible disruption due to pandemic such as COVID-19, its impact on travel, self-isolation protocols and business and operations, estimated production and mine life of the project of Mountain Province; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; the future price of diamonds; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the ability to manage debt; capital expenditures; the ability to obtain permits for operations; liquidity; tax rates; and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Except for statements of historical fact relating to Mountain Province, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "anticipates," "may," "can," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "targets," "intends," "likely," "will," "should," "to be", "potential" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "should" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Mountain Province and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.
Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking statements include the development of operation hazards which could arise in relation to COVID-19, including, but not limited to protocols which may be adopted to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and any impact of such protocols on Mountain Province's business and operations, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in market conditions, changes in project parameters, mine sequencing; production rates; cash flow; risks relating to the availability and timeliness of permitting and governmental approvals; supply of, and demand for, diamonds; fluctuating commodity prices and currency exchange rates, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated.
These factors are discussed in greater detail in Mountain Province's most recent Annual Information Form and in the most recent MD&A filed on SEDAR, which also provide additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Mountain Province cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on forward-looking statements should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Mountain Province believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.
Although Mountain Province has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Mountain Province undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements to the extent they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as the property is developed. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Further, Mountain Province may make changes to its business plans that could affect its results. The principal assets of Mountain Province are administered pursuant to a joint venture under which Mountain Province is not the operator. Mountain Province is exposed to actions taken or omissions made by the operator within its prerogative and/or determinations made by the joint venture under its terms. Such actions or omissions may impact the future performance of Mountain Province. Under its current note and revolving credit facilities Mountain Province is subject to certain limitations on its ability to pay dividends on common stock. The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of Mountain Province's Board of Directors, subject to the limitations under the Company's debt facilities, and will depend on Mountain Province's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board
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LONDON , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MUSO, a London-based data company that provides a complete and trusted view of global piracy and unlicensed media consumption, announced today that it has received a £3.2M investment from Puma Private Equity, a leading provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across all sectors and regions of the UK.
MUSO has seen a 25% increase in general digital piracy year-on-year, when comparing H1 of 2021 to H1 of 2022. Its unique and transformative data is fast becoming a must have data-currency for entertainment companies and is already used by the likes of Amazon Studios, National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), NOS, Lionsgate, MNRK (formally eOne Music), Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, and more. MUSO's technology measures hundreds of billions of visits to Piracy websites each year and provides unrivaled consumption and audience data that allows rights holders to better protect their content from Piracy but also increase their revenues.
This investment showcases Puma Private Equity's commitment to supporting growing SMEs in their ambitions to scale, the £3.2M investment will support the establishment of MUSO's marketing function and larger build out of its sales teams in both the United Kingdom and United States.
"Piracy remains a significant issue for the entertainment industry, but MUSO's data enables companies to use it to discover vast, valuable as up to now, unseen audiences' said Andy Chatterley, Chief Executive Officer of MUSO. "Our customers are using our data to acquire and commission content, unlock new marketing opportunities, leverage value in licensing negotiations, maximize and optimize windowing strategies. MUSO is a game-changer to the entertainment industry's approach to piracy. We are turning the tables on two decades of losses and creating value-driven opportunities from this challenging inevitability of digital consumption.
He added, "This investment from Puma Private Equity comes at an incredibly transformative time for MUSO. Piracy continues to be a major problem for rights holders and we are committed to implementing new strategies that allow us to not only protect content but to provide increased commercial value by measuring understanding and activating our audience data. We will be deploying this investment into expanding our sales and marketing teams and activities to highlight MUSO's valuable products and data to the global entertainment industries."
Puma Private Equity offers growth capital and expertise to best-in-class, ambitious businesses across the UK, irrespective of sector, and works in partnership with management to help businesses scale and create long-term value. It aims to deliver insight, expertise, and a fresh perspective to the portfolio companies it partners with. Having invested in and worked with more than 35 organizations across a breadth of sectors from consumer e-commerce to fleet transport safety and influencer marketing, Puma Private Equity has deep insights and experience in scaling businesses for growth and where desired, successful sale and exit.
"We're pleased to have completed our investment in MUSO, as we believe the business shows significant growth potential," said Harriet Rosethorn, Investment Manager at Puma Private Equity. "As on-demand streaming platforms grow and drive a fragmentation of content distribution, global firms like MUSO will play an increasingly important role in monitoring and tackling piracy. This deal is just the latest example of Puma Private Equity's long track record of supporting companies with untapped growth potential. We look forward to working closely with the team to achieve their goals."
MUSO engaged M&A Advisor Lazarus Consulting to find and secure the right investor for the company.
ABOUT MUSO
MUSO's unique datasets shine a light on audiences that are not revealed through traditional panel-based measurement. MUSO is the first data company to directly and comprehensively measure audiences across both streaming and P2P sites. The growth of on-demand streaming platforms is driving fragmentation of content distribution, but content is increasingly gated whilst audience demand for unlicensed digital content grows.
From May 2021-2022, MUSO measured more than 201 billion visits to digital piracy websites. This is a vast audience that is not influenced by licensing restrictions or platform bias, making MUSO's data uniquely valuable to digital rights-holders. For more information, visit www.muso.com.
ABOUT PUMA PRIVATE EQUITY
Puma Private Equity is a leading provider of growth capital to SMEs across all sectors and regions of the UK, delivering investments between £2 million to £10 million and partnering with management teams to accelerate growth and help businesses achieve their potential. Further information on Puma Private Equity can be found at www.PumaPE.co.uk. Puma Private Equity is the private equity division of Puma Investments.
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With the introduction of PayGround's Payment API, healthcare organizations can focus on their core business and leave payment processing to PayGround
GILBERT, Ariz., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PayGround, a healthcare payment processing platform, has launched PayGround's Payment API, which enables healthcare organizations to directly integrate with the PayGround platform, providing organizations with payment-processing capabilities within their existing platforms without disrupting the patient's current experience.
"Healthcare needs a payment API that solves our complex industry-specific challenges, such as HIPAA compliance and integrating with our unique billing systems," says PayGround CEO Drew Mercer. "This is a sophisticated payment API specific for healthcare — and it's just one of the ways we're expanding our platform. We're excited to continue to grow PayGround's capabilities to be able to offer multiple secure and effective payment solutions for our partners."
While PayGround's existing iFrame technology can be embedded into the healthcare vendor workflow to process one-time credit card and ACH transactions, the Payment API offers a more sophisticated solution. The Payment API elegantly allows organizations to use PayGround as a seamless and unseen payments processor. That means users remain in the organization's system to pay their bills.
With PayGround's Payment API, organizations can securely send basic patient demographic information, outstanding balances and payment method details to PayGround, and associate a digital wallet item to patients.
"They also have the ability to process a one-time payment using a manually entered credit card or a digital wallet item," says Stephanie Hanson, PayGround Director of Product Management. "In addition, PayGround's Payment API can process recurring payments using a token for a previously saved digital wallet item, process a void or a refund for processed transactions, and provide reporting tools for reconciliation and settlement."
This enhancement represents PayGround's commitment to continually expanding its offerings to help change the way the healthcare industry manages payment processing.
PayGround is a financial marketplace — allowing providers to collect all patient payments in one platform, while enabling patients and their dependents to manage bills from across all providers in one place. PayGround removes the financial complexities of the provider/patient relationship by leveraging modernized tools — allowing everyone to focus on more important things. Welcome to PayGround, healthcare's first digital wallet.
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ST. LOUIS and NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TCARE Inc., the leading aging-in-place technology and data analytics provider in the elder care space, announces its partnership with Blooming Health Inc. to proactively engage older adults and their family caregivers, and provide personalized support throughout their aging and caregiving journey. Blooming Health's easy-to-use, scalable digital solution enables social and healthcare providers to meet older adults where they are: across multiple channels and languages, and in their own communities.
According to a 2020 report from AARP, there are an estimated 41.8 million caregivers in the United States. Of that, 89% are unpaid caregivers, either family or friends of the care recipient. Unpaid caregivers often report symptoms of burnout -- strained physical and mental health due to elevated stress and lack of support.
The TCARE technology platform identifies the root cause of a caregiver's burnout, based on its proprietary protocol. This protocol allows the digital solution, in collaboration with a Certified/Licensed Care Manager, to suggest the most effective tailored intervention specific to where that caregiver is in their own unique family circumstances and situations. TCARE then leverages its closed-looped curated referral system to provide referrals at the right time and place. By measuring the outcome of each intervention, TCARE calculates the clinical and financial ROI associated with each intervention.
Blooming Health offers the leading remote engagement solution for aging service providers to engage older adults and their family caregivers in a personalized and targeted way, based on the individual's self-reported needs and preferences. Older adults and caregivers can proactively connect with their providers in their preferred communication channel and language of choice. This in turn removes the technology and language barriers for them to receive the care they need throughout the aging journey. Additionally, Blooming Health's platform enables the social and healthcare providers to collect longitudinal data on the individual's needs and outcomes, coordinate care, and better manage their population's health risks.
This commercial collaboration between TCARE Inc. and Blooming Health brings together two innovative aging-in-place solutions providing maximum value to customers. This unparalleled experience for caregivers creates maximum family caregiver engagement, and drives family caregiver support forward.
"TCARE's mission is to be the one-stop-shop for aging-in-place strategies for its enterprise partners. TCARE partners with impressive evidence-based solutions that provide effective engagement with proven aging-in-place outcomes," said Ali Ahmadi, CEO of TCARE Inc. "Blooming Health's impressive engagement platform is the most robust and effective solution we have seen. Therefore, it was a natural fit for a mutual partnership to help as many families as possible. Blooming Health's technology coupled with TCARE allows us to outreach and engage with diverse elder populations and expand the mission of racial equity in our healthcare system."
"Blooming Health's core mission is to empower healthy aging-in-place by improving access to clinically proven social and healthcare interventions through the power of data and technology." said Nima Roohi, CEO of Blooming Health. "That is why joining forces with TCARE makes so much sense. Through this partnership, we can help TCARE to provide its state-of-the-art caregiver services to millions of caregivers across the country. "
Together, TCARE and Blooming Health will continue to move towards the shared goal of empowering healthy aging-in-place by supporting caregivers at scale so they can focus on what matters most: taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Not only will this partnership scale up the positive impact on the quality of life for unpaid caregivers and their care recipients, but it will also help drive clinical and financial ROI for organizations looking to support their members and policyholders.
TCARE's technology is an award-winning, evidence-based family caregiver support solution that uses precision targeting and mapping of resources to reduce family caregiver burnout. TCARE's technology comprises state-of-the-art intelligent machine learning models, data prediction models and analytics that pull Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) data creating innovative LTSS and LTC population health risk management solutions. TCARE's solution partners with LTC/LTSS risk-bearing carriers to identify risk, stratify risk, mitigate risk, and continuously monitor risk of facility placement of our elder loved ones to enable aging-in-place.
Blooming Health is powering healthy aging in place by enabling all aging service providers to proactively engage older adults and caregivers via an easy-to-use and scalable digital solution designed to meet older adults and caregivers where they are, across multiple channels and languages, and address their needs throughout the aging journey.
To learn more about Blooming Health or TCARE, or to see a free product demo, please reach out to us at team@gobloominghealth.com or info@tcare.ai.
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Blooming Health
Nima Roohi
CEO
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TCARE
Madison Rodgers
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a leading New York based private equity firm that invests in middle market industrial growth and healthcare companies, announced today that it has expanded its team with the addition of Marc Tremblay. Mr. Tremblay will work as an Operating Partner within the firm's industrial growth team and focus on the team's investment themes relating to industrial technology markets particularly in test, measurement, sensing, monitoring and related businesses. Mr. Tremblay will also be joining the board of Arsenal's latest industrial growth investment, Headwall Photonics.
Mr. Tremblay was most recently President of Fluke Corporation, a global leader in electronic test & measurement tools, sensors, and software. Prior to joining Fluke Corporation in 2019, Mr. Tremblay held numerous senior executive positions at leading testing, measurement, sensing, and imaging companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, DigitalGlobe Inc., and Z Corporation. Mr. Tremblay graduated with a B.S. from the University of Ottawa and a Ph.D. from Stanford University, both in Mechanical Engineering. He also received an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.
Joe Rooney, an Investment Partner of Arsenal commented, "We are delighted to welcome Marc to our team. Marc's extensive career has been characterized by over 25 years of innovative executive leadership and deep technical expertise across markets that benefit from the growing value of data and rapidly improving sensing technologies available."
George Abd, an Operating Partner of Arsenal stated, "We are very excited to have Marc add his unique set of skills to our team to help guide the growth and impact of our portfolio companies as well as the development of new investment themes as Arsenal builds its industrial technology franchise."
Mr. Tremblay stated, "This is a uniquely exciting and important time to be working with Arsenal as it continues to enable the next generation of industrial innovation. I look forward to working with the industrial growth team to build strategically important companies in areas that are well aligned with my interests."
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm established in 2000 that invests in middle-market industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since inception, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion. Arsenal makes investments in growth companies in sectors in which the firm has significant prior knowledge and experience. Within its industrials portfolio, Arsenal targets businesses that have the potential for further value creation and works closely with management to accelerate growth by leveraging the firm's industry focus and operational improvement capabilities. For additional information on Arsenal Capital Partners, please visit. www.arsenalcapital.com.
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For 28.7% of canine participants in Florida study, standard treatment for hookworm is ineffective
AUSTIN, Texas, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACVIM Forum booth 713—Antech Diagnostics, operating North America's largest network of diagnostic reference laboratories in veterinary medicine, will present three abstracts showing that its novel molecular diagnostic test for intestinal parasites in cats and dogs, KeyScreen™ GI Parasite PCR, accurately identifies treatment-resistance (A. caninum benzimidazole resistance) for hookworm infection in dogs and zoonotic Giardia in cats and dogs. Additionally, a study of pet dogs in Florida showed high frequency of treatment-resistant hookworm across a broad range of breeds. Antech's Director of Molecular Diagnostics, R&D, Dr. Christian M. Leutenegger, will present the data at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) 2022 Forum, which begins today.
KeyScreen relies on the most advanced diagnostic platform in human and animal medicine to detect 20 intestinal parasites in cats and dogs as well as emerging issues in veterinary medicine, A. caninum benzimidazole resistance and A/B assemblages of Giardia duodenalis: both present human health risks. As treatment resistance grows, and parasites continue to increase, mutate and migrate, veterinary medicine requires new diagnostic tools like KeyScreen that offer greater sensitivity, accuracy and are more complete than traditional screening tools. The new studies presented at ACVIM Forum demonstrate KeyScreen's value as a highly sensitive method for detecting more disease as well as emerging threats to both human and animal health.
The study abstract, "High Frequency of the Benzimidazole Resistance Genetic Marker in the Pet Dog Population in Florida," showed that 25 of 87 fecal samples that were hookworm-positive as determined by routine ova and parasite (O&P) screening also carried the genetic marker for benzimidazole resistance, suggesting that current routine treatment would likely be ineffective. Anthelmintic resistance was once contained to Greyhounds. However, study data showed that a variety of dog breeds carry the resistance gene, including German Shepherds, Boxers, Golden doodles, Yorkshire terriers, Labrador retrievers, Basenjis, Siberian huskies, American Staffordshire terriers, Beagles, Australia cattle dogs, poodles, dachshunds and mixed breeds. The opportunity for routine identification of the genetic marker for treatment resistance will help veterinarians identify this resistance and guide treatment choices.
Christian M. Leutenegger, Dr.Med.Vet., B.Sc., Ph.D., FVH, Director of Molecular Diagnostics, R&D at Antech, who is KeyScreen's inventor and lead investigator of the study commented: "When we introduced KeyScreen in January, I posited that 'we don't know what we don't know' about emerging parasitic threats due to the limitations of traditional screening technology. With more than a quarter of the stool samples containing hookworms with resistance to benzimidazoles, this view has borne true. Treatment-resistant hookworm has been an emerging threat for several years. Now that we have a window into where and in what populations it exists, we'll be able to make better, more effective treatment decisions that can protect pets, people and help contain benzimidazole resistance, which—if it continues unabated—can severely impact both human and animal health and well-being."
In a second study abstract, "Comparison of qPCR and centrifugal flotation for the detection of Ancylostoma in experimentally infected Beagles," researchers compared KeyScreen with O&P for the detection of Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma spp. While overall agreement was 97.5%, KeyScreen detected Ancylostoma caninum eggs in feces earlier, day 17 vs. day 28, and more consistently than O&P, confirming its high sensitivity.
A final study abstract, "Differentiating Giardia duodenalis assemblages with a novel beta-giardin PCR assay," found that KeyScreen accurately identified the A/B assemblages of Giardia duodenalis, which have zoonotic potential. These data suggest that KeyScreen can provide a new method for determining zoonotic risk, allowing veterinary teams to guide pet owners appropriately to protect at-risk individuals who may come in contact with the affected pet.
Molecular diagnostics read the genetic material of a parasite or virus, making KeyScreen the most advanced parasite screening test in veterinary medicine. KeyScreen is practical for use in routine wellness exams: it's affordable, detects 20 parasites from a single, storable 0.15 gram sample, and offers next-day results for most North American practices. Significantly, KeyScreen can be substituted for traditional "fecals," liberating veterinary staff for patient care, which is uniquely valuable during this time of veterinary staff shortages amidst dramatic increases in pet ownership. Additionally, by finding more disease the first time, while also checking for zoonotic assemblages and resistance markers, KeyScreen supports further cost and efficiency gains by eliminating the time and resource strain of repeat pet visits for persistent symptoms. Using KeyScreen, veterinarians can deliver the right treatment to pets the first time, helping them regain health faster.
For more information about KeyScreen visit https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/keyscreen/ and the press release announcing the new test: "Antech introduces veterinary medicine's most advanced parasite screening test."
"Differentiating Giardia duodenalis assemblages with a novel beta-giardin PCR assay,"—Thursday, June 23, 2022; 1:25 pm CT
"High Frequency of the Benzimidazole Resistance Genetic Marker in the Pet Dog Population in Florida"—June 24, 2022 at 8:30 am CT
"Comparison of qPCR and centrifugal flotation for the detection of Ancylostoma in experimentally infected Beagles"—June 24, 2022 at 8:45 am CT
At the heart of Antech is our love for pets and our desire to see them live longer, healthier lives.
Through superior diagnostic testing delivered with a flexible, can-do spirit, we endeavor to treat every sample as if it belongs to our own pet. Our innovative diagnostics, accessible through North America's largest reference laboratory network, span world-class imaging equipment, and services, advanced molecular and predictive diagnostic testing, and core diagnostics with gold-standard accuracy. 24x7 access to the most accomplished team of board-certified pathologists, medical consultants across 14 specialty areas, and industry-leading education round out our support for today's high-performance practices. Antech is helping to drive the future of veterinary care as part of Mars Petcare, the world's largest family-owned company focusing on pet health. Visit us at antechdiagnostics.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Senate passes bill to improve access to baby formula for families in need
By Ali Zaslav and Clare Foran, CNN
The Senate on Thursday approved a bill by unanimous consent intended to improve access to baby formula as the US contends with a nationwide shortage that has sparked an outcry and put pressure on lawmakers to act.
The bill, called the Access to Baby Formula Act, was approved by the House on Wednesday and will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
The measure is aimed at ensuring that families in need can continue to buy baby formula with WIC benefits during a public health emergency or supply chain issues such as a product recall. WIC refers to the federal assistance program known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
“The Senate has just passed legislation to help ease the terrible nightmare parents are facing trying to find baby formula for their kids,” said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in remarks on the Senate floor. “It’s rare that we have unanimity in the Senate on important measures, and I wish we had more. But this is one of these important issues and I’m glad we’re acting with one voice.”
The measure would authorize the Agriculture Department to waive certain requirements related to the benefits program, according to a fact sheet from the House Education and Labor Committee.
“The step we’re taking today is going to add flexibility and relief to WIC beneficiaries and almost half of all baby formula consumed in the US is by WIC beneficiaries,” Schumer added. “Now, millions of parents will have an easier time finding the baby formula they need.”
The House also passed another bill on Wednesday to help to address the baby formula shortage, but the fate of that legislation is more uncertain in the Senate. The legislation faced stiff Republican opposition in the House, passing the chamber by a vote of 231 to 192. That bill would provide $28 million in emergency funding for the US Food and Drug Administration in an effort to help alleviate the current shortfall and head off future shortages.
Senate GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota acknowledged earlier on Thursday that key senators in his party have not “looked that closely” at the $28 million bill yet. But he and other Republicans have said already they don’t think more funding is needed and that the Biden administration has the tools it needs to resolve the problem.
The emergency funding would be used to increase the number of FDA inspection staff, provide resources for personnel working on formula issues, help the agency stop fraudulent baby formula from entering the US marketplace, and improve data collection on the formula market, according to a release from the House Appropriations Committee.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DSers, the leading e-commerce solutions provider, has announced it has established comprehensive e-commerce integration with Shopify. The link forms part of DSers' broader ongoing commitment to provide next-level dropshipping solutions that minimize time and effort whilst supercharging revenue for Shopify merchants.
Dropshipping merchants do not purchase inventory before selling products online, which means order fulfillment is highly dependent on reliable suppliers. Changes on the supplier's side directly affect whether a merchant's order can be fulfilled fast and with guaranteed quality, as well as their overall store revenue, word-of-mouth, and reputation. As a trusted Shopify partner, DSers and Shopify have engaged in comprehensive discussions and established a solid integration in order to serve multiple e-commerce dropshipping business scenarios.
"At DSers, we are proud to be a loved and trusted business partner for countless Shopify merchants worldwide. We are constantly striving to improve the dropshipping experience for sellers, allowing them to focus on closing orders and building strong marketing and branding. We will continue to work closely with Shopify to enhance connectivity and functionality, in order to offer an unparalleled e-commerce experience for Shopify merchants," said Kevin Jones, CEO at DSers.
DSers' connectivity to Shopify enables merchants to do business better in a variety of scenarios across the supply chain. During procurement, the app automatically synchronizes any supplier price changes and notifies merchants. In tandem, DSers applies pricing rules to their Shopify stores based on new prices to maintain revenue levels. Any changes in the supplier's product inventory are also automatically updated to the merchant's store in real-time.
A fundamental part of any successful e-commerce business, DSers' integration with Shopify simplifies marketing to increase profits for merchants. Sellers can set up buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) or bundle offers in seconds using built-in marketing widgets without any prior experience or the need for platform-specific training.
For Shopify merchants, order fulfillment is critical to ensure prompt delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. By connecting their Shopify store to DSers, sellers can easily add high-quality suppliers for order fulfillment, as well as alternative suppliers to use as a backup. DSers also offers a game-changing bulk order feature: with just a few clicks, sellers can place up to 100 orders at a time in seconds and simplify the entire ordering process.
Not only a delight for merchants, the DSers and Shopify integration ensures an exceptional experience for customers to improve retention. Orders and shipping confirmation emails are automatically triggered in Shopify, so customers know exactly where their order stands at all times. Any order notes are immediately delivered to merchants on the platform to ensure they address any specific concerns, and merchants can then relay this information to suppliers to ensure orders are delivered in line with customer expectations. For more information, visit www.dsers.com
About DSers
DSers is a leading company that provides tech-enabled solutions for e-commerce merchants. The company's service portfolio includes the DSers dropshipping app, the most popular and top-rated dropshipping app on the Shopify App Store; supply chain services; and e-commerce solutions such as SaaS customization. DSers boasts a highly innovative technology development team with extensive e-commerce experience, as well as 24/7 online support for merchants. Since launching in 2018, DSers has received nearly one million installations and processed 150 million orders worldwide. The DSers app has also received 6,300+ 5-star reviews, ranking it as the top app amongst competitors.
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Makes new commitments to decarbonize operations by converting its U.S. Fleet to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
SAN JOSE, Calif. , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report provides an update on its ESG programs and defined its ESG goals and commitments that set a new standard for the solar industry.
"A focus on ESG is built into our mission and fundamental to the impact we have on our customers, communities, and the planet," said Peter Faricy, SunPower CEO. "As leaders in the clean energy transition, we are committed to ensure that the benefits of solar are accessible to all and are going further to raise the bar for sustainable business operations."
- Enabled clean energy deployments across the country. By deploying 528MW in 2021, SunPower enabled 14 million metric tons of carbon avoidance for our customers.
- Established 25X25 commitments. Set measurable, category-leading goals to increase workforce diversity, expand access for customers in disadvantaged communities and ensure industry equity among women and people of color.
- Introduced SunPower Financial™. Introduced its financial services institution which helps expand solar access to underserved populations with no down payment, low monthly payments, higher credit limits and expanded eligibility options.
- Supported its communities. Contributed 27,000 cumulative employee volunteer hours in 2021, aiming to reach a target of 40,000 by 2025.
- Increased board and leadership diversity. At the close of 2021, 27% of board directors were women and 36% reported as race, gender, or ethnically diverse.
In its 2021 ESG Report, SunPower also revealed its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions for U.S. downstream freight — from warehouse shipment to home delivery — by 2030. This initiative is expected to prevent more than 50 million pounds of carbon pollution, building on SunPower's heritage of sustainability.
In collaboration with fleet solutions provider Revolv, SunPower is introducing Volvo's VNR Electric Class 8 trucks at its distribution facility in Rialto, Calif., dispatched by global transport and logistics company Kuehne & Nagel. SunPower plans to convert 90% of its fleet to electric, utilizing more than 1,000 EV and hybrid vehicles, by 2030. SunPower's shift toward electric vehicles will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated two percent in the first year alone and it anticipates saving more than $50,000 in fuel costs over the next 12 months. The company is on track to complete its first end-to-end decarbonized delivery via EV in June 2022.
The company also recently joined the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Shipper program to help track and reduce emissions from goods movement. By becoming a SmartWay® Transport Partner, SunPower will collaborate with other shippers and carriers on best practices for low carbon transportation solutions and further its environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
"It's not enough to deliver a sustainable product to our customers. A true commitment to ESG means considering the impact of every part of our business," said Faricy. "By reducing the carbon footprint of our supply chain, we can make the environmental benefits of solar even greater."
For more information on SunPower's commitment to ESG, or to read the full report, visit: https://us.sunpower.com/why-sunpower/sustainability.
SunPower is a leading solar and energy services provider in North America. SunPower offers the only solar + storage solution designed and warranted by one company that gives customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power outages while providing cost savings. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our initiatives to achieve net zero carbon admissions, including timelines, plans regarding our vehicle fleet, and anticipated impacts, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and expected cost savings; and our plans and expectations regarding our 25X25 initiative to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our company and the solar industry and on expanding solar accessibility for historically underserved populations. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations, and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, regulatory changes and the availability of economic incentives promoting use of solar energy and fluctuations or declines in the performance of our solar panels and other products and solutions, potential disruptions to our operations and supply chain that may result from epidemics or natural disasters, including impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and other factors, and challenges managing our acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships, including our ability to successfully manage supplier relationships. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our most recent report on Form 10-K, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at investors.sunpowercorp.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.
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MILPITAS, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that the company will review fourth quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. PT. The company's results will be published on the same day after the stock market closes, as well as supplemental disclosures including a shareholder letter and earnings slide presentation.
All earnings disclosures, as well as the live earnings webcast, will be available on the investor relations page of KLA's website at ir.kla.com. A replay of the webcast will be posted after the event.
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KLA Corporation ("KLA") develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com (KLAC-F).
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LONDON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF ITS TENDER OFFER IN RELATION TO ITS OUTSTANDING USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 PER CENT. NON-PREFERRED SENIOR NOTES DUE 2023 (ISINS: US74977RDE18 (144A) and US74977SDE90 (REG S)) AND USD 250,000,000 FLOATING RATE NON-PREFERRED SENIOR NOTES DUE 2023 (ISINS: US74977RDD35 (144A) and US74977SDD18 (REG S))
On 15 August 2022, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. (the "Offeror") launched its invitation to holders of its USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 per cent. Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 (ISINs: US74977RDE18 (144A) and US74977SDE90 (Reg S)) and USD 250,000,000 Floating Rate Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023 (ISINs: US74977RDD35 (144A) and US74977SDD18 (Reg S)) (collectively, the "Notes") to tender such Notes for purchase by the Offeror for cash (such invitation, the "Offer" and the announcement in relation to such invitation, the "Launch Announcement"). The Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the tender offer memorandum dated 15 August 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum") and is subject to the offer restrictions described in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Capitalised terms used and not otherwise defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
The Offeror today announces that it has priced the Offer for the USD 1,000,000,000 3.875 per cent. Non-Preferred Senior Notes due 2023.
The Offer will expire today at 5:00 p.m. (New York City) time, unless extended, re-opened, withdrawn or terminated by the Offeror as described in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Holders who validly tender (and do not validly withdraw) their Notes, or who deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery in accordance with the instructions in the Tender Offer Memorandum, will be eligible to receive the Purchase Price described below and in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Certain information regarding the Notes and the pricing for the Offer is set forth in the table below.
In addition, Holders whose Notes are validly tendered and delivered and accepted for purchase by the Offeror pursuant to the Offer, will receive accrued and unpaid interest from and including the interest payment date for the relevant Series of Notes immediately preceding the Settlement Date to but excluding the Settlement Date.
The results of the Offer are expected to be announced on 22 August 2022. The Offer remains subject to the conditions and restrictions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum and the expected Tender Offer Settlement Date is 25 August 2022 for Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase which are the subject of a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and 23 August 2022 in respect of any other Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase.
Full details concerning the Offer are set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Rabo Securities USA, Inc. (Telephone: +1 (866) 746 3850 (U.S. Toll Free); Email: DCMAmericas@rabobank.com; Attention: Debt Capital Markets) and BofA Securities Europe SA (Telephone: (+33 1 877 01057 (Europe), +1 (888) 292-0070 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1 (980) 387-3907 (U.S.); Email: DG.LM-EMEA@bofa.com; Attention: Liability Management Group) are acting as Dealer Managers and Kroll Issuer Services Limited (Telephone: +44 20 7704 0880; Email: rabobank@is.kroll.com; Website: https://deals.is.kroll.com/rabobank; Attention: Owen Morris / Illia Vyshenskyi) is acting as Tender Agent.
DISCLAIMER This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Tender Offer Memorandum and the Launch Announcement. No offer or invitation to acquire or sell any Notes is being made pursuant to this announcement. The Dealer Managers do not take responsibility for the contents of this announcement. The distribution of this announcement, the Launch Announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement, the Launch Announcement and/or the Tender Offer Memorandum come into are required by each of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.
OFFER AND DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
United Kingdom
The communication of the Tender Offer Memorandum, this announcement and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer is not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials as a financial promotion is only being made to those persons in the United Kingdom falling within the definition of investment professionals (as defined in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order")) or persons who are within Article 43(2) of the Financial Promotion Order or any other persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be made under the Financial Promotion Order (together, "relevant persons"). Any investment or investment activity to which the Tender Offer Memorandum relates is available only to relevant persons and will be engaged in only with relevant persons (and is subject to other restrictions referred to in the Financial Promotion Order).
France
The Tender Offer Memorandum, this announcement and any other document or material relating to the Offer have only been and shall only be distributed in France to qualified investors as defined in Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. The Tender Offer Memorandum has not been and will not be submitted for clearance to nor approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Italy
None of the Offer, the Tender Offer Memorandum, this announcement or any other documents or materials relating to the Offer have been or will be submitted to the clearance procedure of the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa ("CONSOB") pursuant to Italian laws and regulations.
The Offer is being carried out in the Republic of Italy as an exempted offer pursuant to article 101-bis, paragraph 3-bis of the Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998, as amended (the "Financial Services Act") and article 35-bis, paragraph 4 of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of 14 May 1999, as amended.
Holders, or beneficial owners of the Notes that are located in Italy, can tender some or all of their Notes pursuant to the Offer through authorised persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with the Financial Services Act, CONSOB Regulation No. 20307 of 15 February 2018, as amended from time to time, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations or with requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority.
Each Intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis-à-vis its clients in connection with the Notes or the Offer.
Hong Kong
The contents of the Tender Offer Memorandum or this announcement have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong. Holders should exercise caution in relation to the Offer. If a Holder is in any doubt about any of the contents of the Tender Offer Memorandum or this announcement, such Holder should obtain independent professional advice.
The Offer has not been made and will not be made in Hong Kong, by means of any document other than: (i) to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) of the laws of Hong Kong (the "SFO") and any rules made under the SFO; or (ii) in other circumstances which do not result in the document being a "prospectus" as defined in the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) of Hong Kong (the "CWUMPO") or which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the CWUMPO.
Further, no person has issued or had in its possession for the purposes of issue, and will not issue or have in its possession for the purposes of issue, whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere, any advertisement, invitation or document relating to the Offer, which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the securities laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to the Offer which is or is intended to be made only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to "professional investors" as defined in the SFO and any rules made under the SFO. The Tender Offer Memorandum, this announcement and the information contained herein may not be used other than by the person to whom it is addressed and may not be reproduced in any form or transferred to any person in Hong Kong.
The Offer is not intended to be made to the public in Hong Kong and it is not the intention of the Offeror that the Offer be made to the public in Hong Kong.
General
None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Tender Agent makes any recommendation as to whether or not Holders should participate in the Offer and any Holder who is unsure of what action to take in respect of the Offer should consult their own professional advisers. None of the Dealers Managers or the Tender Agent accepts any responsibility for the contents of this announcement, the Launch Announcement or the Tender Offer Memorandum.
Neither the Tender Offer Memorandum, the Launch Announcement, this announcement nor the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Notes (and tenders of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Offer will not be accepted from Holders) in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and the Dealer Managers or any of its affiliates is such a licensed broker or dealer in any such jurisdiction, the Offer shall be deemed to be made by the Dealer Managers or such affiliate, as the case may be, on behalf of the Offeror in such jurisdiction.
Each Holder participating in the Offer will be deemed to give certain representations in respect of the jurisdictions referred to above and generally as set out in the section entitled "Procedures for Participating in the Offer" in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Offer from a Holder that is unable to make these representations will not be accepted.
Each of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Tender Agent reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to the Offer, whether any such representation given by a Holder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result the Offeror determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender or submission may be rejected.
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- INLIV, a premium omni-channel provider of primary care, consumer preventative health, corporate and executive health in the Greater Calgary region, is WELL's first acquisition in the Province of Alberta.
- For the 12 months ended April 30, 2022, INLIV had revenues of approximately $7.3M with double digit Adjusted EBITDA(1) margins.
- INLIV has over 1,000 customers and 85%+ of its revenues are attributable to recurring membership fees.
- INLIV is expected to be a highly accretive acquisition and represents WELL Health Clinic Network's continued expansion into the premium preventative, corporate and executive health services market with annual revenues approaching $20M per year in premium executive and corporate health revenues alone.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (the "Company" or "WELL"), a digital health company focused on positively impacting health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower healthcare practitioners and their patients globally, is pleased to announce it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the assets of INLIV Inc. ("INLIV") (the "Transaction"). INLIV is a healthcare provider located in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in consumer preventative health, corporate and executive health, primary care, cosmetics, fitness, and integrated health services.
"We are pleased to welcome the talented INLIV team to WELL and establish our Omni-Channel patient services network in Alberta", said Dr. Michael Frankel, WELL's Chief Medical Officer. "INLIV has an excellent track record in providing outstanding patient care. We are very excited about adding them to our network as this planned acquisition represents the continued execution of our plans to further grow our presence in the premium corporate and executive health segment. We are intent on continuing to establish our technology enabled clinical group across the country."
Jeremy Mickolwin, WELL's Vice President of Clinic Operations commented, "WELL's premium portfolio of executive health operations is performing very well while delivering outstanding patient services. For this reason, we are very excited to grow our executive health network with the planned acquisition of INLIV. We are actively looking at similar opportunities across the country as we look to establish WELL as one of the leading national providers of executive health in Canada".
Since 1978, INLIV has provided medical care to professionals and families, including executives, and other professionals in the Greater Calgary region. In addition to providing primary care services, INLIV provides corporations and other organizations with executive health, employee wellness, aesthetics, and periodic medical exams as well as other integrative services such as physiotherapy and counselling services.
Deanna Zumwalt, President & CEO of Coril Holdings Ltd. and INLIV's sole shareholder commented, "We are excited at the prospect of becoming a long-term shareholder in WELL as part of this Transaction, and believe WELL is best positioned to unlock the value of INLIV's corporate and executive health business as they look to grow their national clinical strategy from coast to coast."
INLIV currently has a total staff of more than 50 people, including 23 care providers and clinicians providing outstanding care to more than 1,000 clients. For the 12 months ended April 30, 2022, INLIV had revenues of approximately $7.3M and double digit Adjusted EBITDA(1) margins. Greater than 85%+ of its revenues are attributable to recurring membership fees.
"INLIV is thrilled to join the WELL group of companies. WELL's focus on the use of technology to provide the most advanced care possible is fully in line with INLIV's strategic vision," said Vince Danielsen, CEO of INLIV. "By leveraging WELL's expansive portfolio of medical technologies and clinic network, we believe this opportunity will allow INLIV to seek further growth and enhance our patient offering."
Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement, WELL will pay the following consideration: (i) $1,609,195 payable in cash, shares or a combination of cash and shares at WELL's sole discretion upon closing of the Transaction, subject to customary closing and post-closing adjustments; and (ii) a 120-day general holdback ("Holdback Period") amount of $240,375 payable in cash, shares or a combination of cash and shares at WELL's sole discretion. The Transaction is conditional to INLIV's sole shareholder, Coril Holdings Ltd., a privately owned family enterprise with 124-year history operating businesses in a diverse set of industries to purchase WELL's shares to the extent the Transaction comprises of any cash consideration after closing of the Transaction and end of the Holdback Period on the open market over the respective proceeding 15 business day period subject to certain restrictions. The Transaction is expected to close in Q3-2022.
WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Per: "Hamed Shahbazi"
Hamed Shahbazi
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director
WELL is a practitioner focused digital healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients. WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services. WELL uses this platform to power healthcare practitioners both inside and outside of WELL's own omni-channel patient services offerings. As such, WELL owns and operates Canada's largest network of outpatient medical clinics serving primary and specialized healthcare services and is the provider of a leading multi-national, multi-disciplinary telehealth offering. WELL is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL" and on OTCQX under the symbol "WHTCF". To learn more about the Company, please visit: www.well.company.
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LISSIE, Texas (Nexstar) — Months of triple-digit temperatures and little rain across Texas are affecting the livelihoods of rice farmers. For Tim Gertson, it’s costing him thousands.
“The consequence to me personally is around the tune $150,000 to $200,000 in lost profit,” Gertson said. “As droughts worsen and get more intense, the consequences for rice farming is when there starts to be more of demand on that natural resource on water.”
As of July 1, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) cut farmers in its supply areas off from water this season. It’s part of its water management plan to help with the preservation of water.
“So, what happens when we get cut off for our second crop water is we’re unable to grow the portion of our crop that we can grow the most efficiently, and the most profitable,” Gertson said.
Luckily for Gertson, he gets some of his water from a well on his property to help grow crops. But, that’s not always enough to get the job done and isn’t something that’s sustainable for all farmers since building a well is so expensive.
Now, as Gertson tries to figure out how to use less water to grow his crops, he grapples with the reality that there are other things that will make his job much harder in the years to come.
“We don’t have extra water, we don’t have extra natural resources, that water is already spoken for,” Gertson said. “It may be sitting there in the lake and looking really pretty, but we already have to fight over it. So, to bring new businesses into a state that’s already struggling greatly with natural resources is irresponsible.”
Gertson said they’re always trying to figure out ways to use less water to grow rice, like new methods that require a shorter growing season or even permanently reducing acres where they’re planting crops. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/texas-rice-farmers-losing-thousands-due-to-drought-limited-water-from-lcra/ | 2022-08-22T15:55:45Z |
A look at what’s happening around the majors on Wednesday:
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SWITCHING SIDES
Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodríguez gets a look at his former teammates when he pitches against Boston at Comerica Park.
Rodriguez was 64-39 in six seasons with Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox before signing a $77 million, five-year contract with Detroit as a free agent.
“All in all, I’m going to enjoy having the opportunity to face my old teammates,” he said.
The 29-year-old Rodriguez gave up three runs and four hits in four innings against the White Sox in his Detroit debut.
KWAN WATCH
Remarkable Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan has now reached base at least three times in all five games of his major league career.
The 24-year-old outfielder kept up his super start with a single, two walks and a sacrifice fly Tuesday in a 10-5 win at Cincinnati.
Kwan is batting 10 for 15 since making his debut on opening day. He has reached base in 18 of 24 plate appearances, the most times for any player in his first five games since 1901.
Kwan also has swung 39 times and not completely missed a single time, according to Statcast.
The lefty hitter and the Guardians next face lefty Nick Lodolo, who will make his big league debut. The Reds picked him seventh overall in the 2019 draft.
MANAEA MAGIC
Off to a sensational start, Padres newcomer Sean Manaea is back on the mound at San Francisco.
Traded from Oakland to San Diego in the final week of spring training, the 30-year-old lefty pitched seven hitless innings against Arizona in his Padres debut. Manaea was pulled after 88 pitches with the no-hitter intact.
Manaea pitched six seasons for the A’s before being dealt. He’s still waiting to settle into San Diego — the trade came while he was in Arizona for spring training, then the Padres opened against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix before heading to San Francisco.
A NEW VIEW
Clayton Kershaw gets his first look at Target Field when he faces the Minnesota Twins for the first time in his career.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner makes his season debut for the Dodgers. He chose to stay with Los Angeles rather than sign as a free agent with the Rangers in his home state of Texas.
Now in his 15th season, the 34-year-old Kershaw was sharp in four spring training starts.
While he’s never taken on the Twins, Kershaw will pitch against a familiar opponent. Chris Paddack makes his first start for Minnesota after being acquired in an opening-day trade with San Diego.
Paddack was early in his rookie season of 2019 when he lost to Kershaw in an NL West matchup.
GOING MY WAY?
Robbie Ray impressed in his first game for Seattle, showing the stuff that won him the AL Cy Young Award last year with Toronto.
The 30-year-old lefty was in control last week, winning at Minnesota with seven innings of three-hit ball. Ray now takes on José Abreu, Tim Anderson and the White Sox in Chicago.
Dallas Keuchel starts for the White Sox, trying for his 100th career win. The 34-year-old lefty, who won the 2015 AL Cy Young with Houston, struggled last season and was shaky in spring training last month.
AILING
The New York Mets lost another starting pitcher when right-hander Taijuan Walker was put on the 10-day injured list because of bursitis in his pitching shoulder.
It’s the latest setback to the team’s rotation that already was missing two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. He was sidelined before opening day because of inflammation around his shoulder blade, a problem that could keep him from pitching in the majors until June.
Walker threw two perfect innings Monday night at Philadelphia in his season debut, then was pulled after 30 pitches. Walker was 7-11 with a 4.47 ERA last season, his first with the Mets.
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubbed the epic "sale-a-bration," David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, kicks off its biggest sale event today, June 21 through July 5. With deals up to 60% off across all categories including bridal, dresses, shoes, accessories and gifts, this sale is not one to miss.
The retailer proudly offers the widest collection of dresses for all of life's magical moments – from the wedding to homecoming, prom, graduation, date night or simply for those who want to make the world their runway. This limited-time semi-annual event has something for everyone and every occasion. Customers can give their closet an update just in time for the summer social season with fashion forward trends from the little white dress, to jumpsuits, midis, handbags, shoes, accessories and more. Whatever her style is—playful, chic, daring or flirty, David's has showstopping looks, unmatched quality and craftsmanship at unbeatable price points.
While many retailers face challenges amid pent-up demand and ongoing supply chain disruptions, David's Bridal has remained steadfast in its vast assortment of on-hand inventory with over 300,000 dresses in the US and ready to ship. With hundreds of styles ranging in sizes 0-30, the retailer guarantees a dress by their customer's event date. This limited-time sale-a-bration offers unprecedented discounts (think: up to 70% off original price) on select items with additional offers for Diamond Loyalty members.
David's Bridal has responded to the evolving needs of the modern customer by offering unparalleled service and the most expansive product offerings in the industry at accessible price points, resulting in world class Net Promoter Scores month over month. David's continues unveiled innovative solutions to enhance the customer shopping journey, both in-store and online. In the past year alone, David's launched Guaranteed in Stock Bridesmaids collection, a comprehensive mobile planning app, 24/7 customer service, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program, Diamond Loyalty with member pricing, and announced the asset acquisitions of premier online wedding destinations, Forever Bride and Anomalie to better serve its customer at every touchpoint and continue to rapidly disrupt the bridal and special event space. This semi-annual sale-a-bration is the latest offering from the retailer to serve its customers for all of life's most magical events.
With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life's special occasions, David's Bridal is built on the idea everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in: CELEBRATING all life's magical moments, INNOVATING so we are always serving her, PERSONALIZING everything so it's all done her way, DESIGNING the most luxurious dresses, and finally, KINDNESS - so she doesn't have to worry about anything. It is our mission to help anyone and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David's Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools and resources powered by Blueprint Registry, Rustic Wedding Chic, Anomalie, and Forever Bride, knowledgeable stylists, and expert alteration artisans who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. Additionally, David's recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David's Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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Issuance of U.S. Patent 11,247,902 B2 Further Bolsters JanOne Inc.'s Intellectual Patent Portfolio
LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JanOne Inc. (Nasdaq: JAN), a company that focuses on the development of drugs with non-addictive, pain-relieving properties, announced today that a patent was issued that covers a method of improving nerve function using JAN101. JAN101 (formerly known as TV1001SR), is a potential treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease that affects more than 8.5 million people in the U.S. and more than 60 million people worldwide.
"This patent further protects JanOne Inc.'s product for use in treating PAD by extending the use of JAN101 to treat the nerve damage caused by microvascular disease," said Dr. Tony Giordano, JanOne Inc.'s Chief Scientific Officer. "Microvascular disease is a major problem for PAD patients: it leads to restricted blood flow in the affected limb, which in turn leads to nerve damage and severe pain. Recent studies have in fact suggested that PAD is a microvascular disease, so the observation that JAN101 improves microvascular and nerve function is crucial in treating this disease."
Dr. Amol Soin, a leading pain physician and JanOne's Chief Medical Officer, added, "We believe that nerve damage plays a major role in promoting pain and thus studied whether JAN101 could improve nerve sensory velocity and nerve sensory conductance in a previous trial I oversaw. Our previous studies showed that JAN101 improved nerve conduction velocity, which leads us to believe that it may not only improve pain but could also improve nerve function."
This method for treating pain was co-discovered by Dr. Christopher Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at LSU Health Shreveport. This newly approved patent is owned by LSU Health Shreveport and is exclusively licensed to JanOne Inc. It is the latest United States patent to be issued in connection with JanOne's Inc.'s PAD and pain development program.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the fact that JAN101 will treat PAD, the timing of the commencement of clinical trials, that the FDA will permit approval through a 505(b)(2) pathway, that upon approval JAN101 will immediately disrupt the PAD market, and other statements including words such as "continue", "expect", "intend", "will", "hope" "should", "would", "may", "potential" and other similar expressions. Such statements reflect JanOne Inc.'s current view with respect to future events, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by JanOne Inc., are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause JanOne Inc.'s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements described in this press release. Such factors could include, among others, those detailed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions set out in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in JanOne Inc.'s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission underlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and JanOne Inc. does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. JanOne Inc. cannot assure that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Individuals are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
About JanOne Inc.
JanOne Inc. is a unique Nasdaq-listed company offering innovative, actionable solutions that it believes can help create an end to the opioid crisis. JanOne Inc. is dedicated to funding resources toward innovation, technology and education to find a key resolution the national opioid epidemic, which is one of the deadliest and widespread in the country's history. The company continues to operate its legacy business – ARCA Recycling – under its current brand name. JanOne Inc's subsidiary, ARCA Recycling, recycles household appliances by providing turnkey recycling and replacement services for utilities and other sponsors of energy efficiency programs. Please visit www.janone.com for additional information.
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DoorDash delivery driver shot and killed, police looking for vehicle of interest
MODESTO, Calif. (Gray News) – California police are investigating after a shooting left a 56-year-old delivery driver dead.
The Modesto Police Department said its Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting of Andrew Satavu on April 18.
Satavu, a delivery driver for DoorDash, had just completed a food delivery in the 1600 block of Gardenia Road in Modesto when he was shot, police said
Detectives with the department are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle in a surveillance video. The car is considered a vehicle of interest in the investigation and appears to be a late 90s four-door Toyota Camry.
Police are asking for tips to be left with Detective Doug Ridenour at 209-495-9844 or by email at RidenourDM@Modestopd.
Calls can also be made to Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 209-521-4636.
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Andover YMCA employees share stories of survival, heroism from April 29 tornado
ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The Greater Wichita YMCA is sharing the stories of its employees who were inside the Andover branch when it took a direct hit from an EF-3 tornado. The Y interviewed seven employees about their experiences and measures they took to save lives on April 29.
Antonio, a membership manager, said he remembers getting the tornado warning on his phone. He said he called his director and found the “red book,” which is a list of procedures. On that day, he turned to page 10 for what to do when there’s a tornado.
“I love ‘cause it’s so sequential. Like, everything’s in a list and it’s right in order. It’s right where you need it,” he said.
The other employees recalled Tony (Antonio) calling over the intercom for everyone to come to the front of the building. Some wanted to stay, and others wanted to leave. Their goal was to get everyone to stay - and stay safe.
“It was a good 50/50 people either stay or leave,” said Wesley, a former member associate. “It was just trying to get people to stay. But it was just, it was hard.”
“I feel like people didn’t think it was real, because like when we were outside, it kept going back up and then it would come back down. So, people didn’t think that it was actually going to happen. But, then you could see the debris all flying at the bottom,” recalled Morgan, a membership associate.
They found shelter in the locker room of the building.
“I just spent a lot of time yelling. Getting people to go to where they needed to be. People just wanted to stand out there in awe...dazed and everything,” said Antonio. “I was pretty flustered, but we got it done.”
Morgan said she found Kayla, a lead lifeguard, in the locker room. They both reached out to their family. Then, the pressure dropped and they lost power.
“I was the last one to close the door,” recalls aquatics director, Bryan. “Right as I was closing the door, I felt that pressure drop, so I slammed it and started running to get under the sink.”
Antonio recalls a member holding his son and praying. He said he started praying too.
“I held on to him and started praying too. God is good. For sure,” he said.
When they emerged from the locker rooms, the employees said they didn’t expect the Y to be “ripped apart.” They realized while they could only hear what sounded like “the wind,” devastation was only steps away.
“Like the ELC part, which is like four feet away from the locker room, it was completely demolished,” said Logan, a member associate. “It’s surprising that wasn’t us.”
With the building destroyed, the seven employees said they thought they’d lost their jobs. But, the Andover Y’s 135 staff were moved to assignments at nine other branch locations in Wichita, El Dorado and Newton. Those wishing to make donations can submit them at //ymcawichita.org/give
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scott Dixon passed Mario Andretti for second on IndyCar’s all-time wins list with a victory Sunday in the messy Music City Grand Prix that pulled him within reach of a record-tying seventh series championship.
Dixon overcame a poor qualifying effort, damage to his Chip Ganassi Racing car, a crash-fest around the downtown streets of Nashville and finally a drag race against Scott McLaughlin in a two-lap push to the finish. He won for the 53rd time of his career to break a tie with Andretti for second in the all-time column.
More important, Dixon jumped to second in the points standings and trails series leader Will Power by six points with three races remaining. One more title would tie him with A.J. Foyt with a record seven championships.
Foyt is also IndyCar’s all-time winner with 67 victories.
McLaughlin, for Team Penske, finished second for a 1-2 finish for the drivers from New Zealand.
The .1067-second margin of victory was the fourth-closest in IndyCar history on a road or street course.
“He’s a legend, the GOAT,” said McLaughlin. “I’ve always dreamed of racing him to the finish line. That was a proper duel.”
Alex Palou, the reigning IndyCar champion, finished third as Ganassi put two drivers on the podium. Palou moved one spot in the standings to fifth as 33 points separate the title contenders. On his way to victory lane, team owner Chip Ganassi stopped to congratulate Palou, the driver he is suing for trying to leave the organization at the end of the season.
Alexander Rossi and Colton Herta both came back from one lap down to finish fourth and fifth for Andretti Autosport, while hometown driver Josef Newgarden was sixth.
Newgarden has had a rough stretch since crashing while leading at Iowa three races ago. He showed as the points leader before the crash, collapsed and hit his head after wrecking, and had to pass a battery of medical tests to be cleared to compete last weekend at Indianapolis.
In Nashville, he scaled back his obligations ahead of the race to be rested and able to race for the win. Although he was the leader late in the race, Newgarden had to pit for fuel and had later contact with Romain Grosjean, who was furious with Newgarden after the collision.
“Welcome to IndyCar. It gets tight. I don’t know what to tell him,” Newgarden said. “Let me tell you what, I about got taken out six times myself. I probably need to have some discussion with some of the younger guys, but they’re aggressive. They’re very aggressive and if you’re not aggressive back, then you get run over. That’s IndyCar racing. You’ve got to learn that pretty quick. I don’t like it, but that’s the game that we’re in.”
Pato O’Ward was the biggest loser of the race, which in its second year was slowed 10 times for 36 of the 80 laps. The start was also delayed 90 minutes for rain and lightning in the area.
O’Ward came to Nashville fifth in the standings but dropped to seventh and likely out of the championship picture with a 24th-place finish. He was drilled from behind by Graham Rahal when O’Ward slowed on the track to avoid running into Power on Lap 26.
“I only have two paddles and an emergency switch. None of it works,” O’Ward said after he was hit. “Thank you, Graham Rahal. We can’t catch a freaking break. This is a joke.”
It was an equally difficult day for defending race winner Marcus Ericsson, who was only nine points behind Power at the start of the race. But like teammate Dixon, Ericsson had a poor qualifying effort and struggled to come through the field from 18th.
He finished 14th and dropped to third in the standings. The Indianapolis 500 winner trails Power by 12 points.
NASCAR-ANDRETTI
Marco Andretti announced his NASCAR debut before the start of the race. He’ll enter the Xfinity Series race on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 8, driving for Big Machine Racing.
Andretti is coming off the championship in the second season of Tony Stewart’s Superstar Racing Experience all-star series.
“He’s done such a great job in SRX and I think his skills will shine brightly in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said team owner Scott Borchetta.
Andretti will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet.
NEXT UP: IndyCar races Aug. 20 at World Wide Technology at Gateway outside St. Louis. It’s the final oval on the schedule. Josef Newgarden is the defending race winner.
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Report: Reps. Omar, AOC among members of Congress arrested at abortion protest outside Supreme Court
Published: Jul. 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM CDT|Updated: moments ago
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - U.S. Capitol Police said Tuesday that 16 members of Congress were among 34 people arrested outside the Supreme Court during a protest for abortion rights.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was one of the people arrested, her staff told Minneapolis station WCCO. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also was arrested, her office confirmed via Twitter.
Police said on Twitter that demonstrators were blocking the street and given three warnings before officers made arrests.
On June 24, the Supreme Court issued a ruling overturned the constitutional right to abortion set in the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
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Debunking common pet food myths
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Debunking common pet food myths
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Myth: Organic pet food is always healthiest
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Myth: Homemade food is better than commercial food
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Myth: Raw food is best for pets
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Myth: Meat is more nutritious than meat meal
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Myth: Kidney failure is caused by too much protein in the diet
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Myth: Food byproduct is the same as food waste
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Myth: Grains are bad for pets
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Cat eating healthy homemade meal on one side and dry food on the other. | https://localnews8.com/stacker-lifestyle/2022/05/18/debunking-common-pet-food-myths/ | 2022-05-19T06:26:11Z |
SEOUL, South Korea, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lambda256, a Blockchain affiliate of Korea's leading fintech company, Dunamu, announced the launch of The Balance, a consortium mainnet, and its Tech Launchpad, an All-in-One platform that provides a customized solution for a successful Web 3.0 business.
The launch took a place on Metaverse of The Balance World, provided by Metacong, one of its Web 3.0 service partners introducing ongoing web 3.0 projects, service partners and validators. Their two initial Web 3.0 projects are about NFT/Live Tech with CandyPlus which has more than 28 million downloads worldwide and Mesh Korea which has more than 100 thousand delivery riders in South Korea with its application "VROONG".
Collaborating with leading Web 3.0 service partners such as Metacong (Metaverse), SooHo.io(DEX), CandyPlus(NFT) and Mesh Korea (Live Tech), The Balance can provide applicable Web 3.0 infrastructures for projects in various industry verticals. Any ventures that would like to start a Web 3.0 business or solve obstacles while building the project can apply on Tech Launchpad website – (https://thebalance.luniverse.io/tech-launchpad/). Tech Launchpad aims to prepare and empower Web 3.0 projects for a successful launch. Hand-picked projects go through incubation and acceleration stages where the strategies and technologies are built and implemented. Moreover, the projects will be featured on the website and Discord community for social baking. All this can be done on this easy, safe and green multi-layer blockchain, The Balance.
The Balance, a re-branded name for Luniverse mainnet, is an easy, safe, and green multi-layer consortium mainnet that supports multi-chain bridges for token and NFT. By providing a developer-friendly DApp development and open sourced API, it supports effortless and seamless integration with existing services and by through token and NFT bridges, crypto assets can easily be transferred and exchanged between mainstream blockchains. While already integrated with Ethereum, they are planning to integrate with Solana, Polygon and Binance Smart Chain by end of 2022.With the rebranding to consortium mainnet, The Balance chose initial 8 validators: KT, Maeil Economy, Kakao Enterprise, Mesh Korea, Devsisters, Megazone Cloud, Hanhwa EBC, and DSC Investment. Given governance, validators play an important role in making operational decisions for The Balance and expanding an ecosystem.
Jay Jae-hyun Park, CEO of Lambda 256, said, "We will provide a full support to ventures willing to build Web 3.0 businesses where users can be rewarded with their own data and activities using The Balance mainnet and Tech Launchpad. Lambda256 will contribute to the growth of an economy where everyone can experience and share the rewards. We also plan to accelerate the expansion of global service partners and validators in the second half of this year."
With the opening of its global website(https://thebalance.luniverse.io), The Balance is open for the Tech Launchpad project applications.
About Lambda256
Lambda256 is a blockchain affiliate of Dunamu, the operator of Upbit – one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges by volume.
Lambda256 separated from Dunamu as an independent corporation in March 2019, with Luniverse - a blockchain service platform that offers a comprehensive portfolio of blockchain solutions that addresses various challenges of blockchain adoption - to popularize blockchain. Lambda256 managed to receive series A funding of $1.4m in March 2021, followed by series B funding of $71m in February 2022. In 2019, Lambda256 established a Travel Rule firm, VerifyVASP, in Singapore. VerifyVASP is now a solution helping VASPs worldwide meet the Travel Rule requirement by using a decentralized protocol to let them exchange real-time information about the originator/beneficiary of virtual assets. Lambda256 is actively expanding its ecosystem through NFT services, such as Upbit NFT and Cyphrly, a global NFT marketplace.
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New Products from Can-Am Off-Road, Can-Am On-Road, and Sea-Doo Enhance the Rider Experience Across Platforms
VALCOURT, QC, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) continues to redefine what the ultimate rider experience can be across its powersports product lines, with an increased emphasis on fun and accessibility. Can-Am Off-Road adds three all-new youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to the roster and a suite of updates to the rest of the ATV and side-by-side vehicle (SSV) lineups. The Can-Am On-Road lineup brings fresh new stylings to the Spyder and Ryker portfolio, along with enhanced customization options. On the water, Sea-Doo adds two all-new personal watercraft (PWC) with the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 and Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex 300.
"Our relentless pursuit of maximizing rider enjoyment across our different powersports product offerings has been a driving force of our success," said Sandy Scullion, President, Powersports Group at BRP. "The mission to enhance the rider experience across our product lineups manifests itself in a number of different ways, like making more intuitive and easy-to-use vehicles, offering enhanced personalization options, and pushing the boundaries of performance, that's exactly what our 2023 powersports lineup does."
All-new for 2023, Can-Am has added the fuel-injected four-stroke powered Renegade 70 EFI, Renegade 110 EFI, and Renegade X xc 110 EFI youth ATVs to the lineup, taking performance and reliability to a whole new level for the entire family. The full-size Outlander and Renegade lineups feature a bold new look and feel, with improved rider comfort across both product lines.
The SSV lineup also received a suite of updates to the Maverick and Defender product lines. The Maverick X3 DS Turbo solidified its position as the mid-horsepower sport UTV leader by increasing its horsepower (HP) to 135, up 15 HP from the 2022 model, all thanks to an upgraded turbocharger for higher boost, and bigger fuel injectors. Also raising the bar, the Defender is now the pinnacle of working performance for suspension performance and unrivaled tire clearance in the utility-recreational category, and comes stock with 30-inch tires. For more information on the 2023 lineup, view this video or visit the Can-Am Off-Road website.
For 2023, the Can-Am Spyder and Ryker lineups received fresh styling and exciting, long-awaited new updates. The Spyder F3 Limited Special Series is now available in stunning Mineral Blue and show stopping Petrol Metallic colorways. The exclusive Spyder RT Sea-To-Sky returns to the lineup in a Green Shadow colorway, with Prosecco highlights and trims, as well as sleek new wheels. For both the Spyder F3 and Spyder RT, a new platinum package redefines what the modern interpretation of luxury styling is.
The Ryker Rally and Ryker Sport now offer increased personalization options, which include new wheel options, color panel kits, and a slim profile driver backrest with passenger seat option. Additional Ryker updates include new heated and textured ergonomic grips with 4 temperature levels for extra comfort and that remember the rider's last setting. Compatible with cruise control, the easy-to-use grips also feature IP67-rated waterproof sealing to keep them safe from the elements. For more information, view the model year 2023 video or visit the Can-Am On-Road website.
Thrusting into the future of the watercraft world, Sea-Doo is leading the way with two all-new premium personal watercraft (PWC) for 2023 with the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 and the Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex 300. The Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 is the most adventure ready, out-of-the-box PWC. The Explorer Pro 170 is ready to navigate new waters with the confidence of knowing it's fully equipped with uncharted water features and technologies. Adventure seekers can ride as a multi-day, self contained exploration package with its massive storage capabilities, fuel efficient load hauling power, and unmatched stability.
Available exclusively through pre-order, the Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex 300 takes PWC performance to a whole new level, complemented by the bold styling and carbon fiber components and a full package of upgraded features. Built upon one of the best performing platforms in the industry, Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex 300 takes handling to the next level with the industry-first steering damper to level-up control and precision in open water conditions.
The award-winning Sea-Doo Switch family of pontoon boats also returns with 2023 models which are easier to drive with a handlebar control system that allows drivers to focus on the world around them and be the confident captain of their family fun adventures. For more information on the 2023 Sea-Doo lineup, view this video or visit the Sea-Doo website.
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We are a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As companies are seeking to refresh the composition of their boards, they are moving away from policies that mandate turnover of their directors based on age or tenure. They are instead pursuing other avenues that provide for a tailored approach to opening up board seats for directors who will bring fresh perspectives, skills, experiences, and diversity to the board room.
The Conference Board report, using data provided by ESGAUGE, reveals that, in the S&P 500 the percentage of companies with mandatory retirement policies based on age dropped from 70 percent in 2018 to 67 percent as of July 2022. The policies also dropped in the Russell 3000, from 40 percent to 36 percent. Moreover, mandatory retirement policies based on tenure remain unchanged and uncommon, used by just six percent of the S&P 500 and four percent of the Russell 3000.
While mandatory turnover policies have been on the decline, the analysis reveals that substantially more companies are now conducting comprehensive board evaluations—a combination of board, committee, and individual director assessments. In the S&P 500, the share of firms that evaluate all three areas rose from 37 percent in 2018 to 52 percent in 2022, and from 18 percent to 34 percent in the Russell 3000.
This has been accompanied by a marked rise in the share of companies using an independent facilitator to conduct board evaluations. While most companies still do not disclose using an independent facilitator, from 2018 to 2022 the share that have done so has more than doubled in both indices. These in-depth and independent evaluations can open fruitful discussions about many challenging topics, such as identifying areas where the current board's composition does not meet the needs of the board and the company, and thereby facilitate appropriate board turnover.
There has also been an increase in the percentage of companies with overboarding policies that limit the number of other public company boards on which a director can serve. The share of S&P 500 firms with an overboarding policy grew from 64 percent in 2018 to 72 percent in 2022, and in the Russell 3000, from 45 percent in 2018 to 50 percent in 2022. These policies trigger discussions with directors about those boards on which they may no longer serve.
Even with the steps companies are taking to refresh their boards, the share of newly elected directors at larger companies remains relatively unchanged: Since 2018, the percentage of newly elected directors in the S&P 500 has held steady at nine percent. This equates to approximately one new director joining an S&P 500 company board each year, which have an average of 11 directors. The appropriate level of turnover at each company will vary, reflecting a balance between adjusting the mix of skills and backgrounds on the board to serve the company's strategic priorities, while also maintaining board cohesion and successfully onboarding each new director.
The report includes insights and data—as recent as July 2022—relating to board refreshment policies and director evaluations at S&P 500 and Russell 3000 companies. It is the final installment in a three-part series, with the first report examining board composition and the second report examining board leadership, meetings, and committees.
Findings and insights from this new report include:
Unchanged: the rate at which new directors are elected at larger companies
- Stable in the S&P 500: The share of newly elected directors has held steady at nine percent since 2018.
- A slight increase in the Russell 3000: The share ticked up from nine percent in 2018 to 11 percent in 2022.
"Boards can use several mechanisms to promote board refreshment, including policies that require board turnover and trigger a discussion of turnover. Most importantly—and what doesn't get emphasized enough—boards can promote a culture of board refreshment, in which there is no stigma associated with rotating off a board member before one is officially required to leave," said Merel Spierings, author of the report and Researcher at The Conference Board.
"Creating a culture in which it's fully acceptable for directors to rotate off a board before they are required to do so can be accomplished not only by establishing guidelines on average board tenure. Firms can also achieve this through setting initial expectations for director tenure through the director recruitment and onboarding process, as well as candid discussions about how the current mix of directors matches the company's needs during the annual board evaluation and director nomination processes," said Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center.
In decline: mandatory retirement policies based on age
- A decline in the S&P 500: The share with such a policy decreased from 70 percent in 2018 to 67 percent in 2022.
- An even bigger decline in the Russell 3000: The share decreased from 40 percent in 2018 to 36 percent in 2022.
"Another sign that age-based director retirement policies are losing ground is that companies that have such policies are increasingly building in some flexibility. Indeed, the percentage of firms whose policy permits no exceptions whatsoever saw notable drops in both indices: In the S&P 500, the share decreased from 41 percent in 2018 to 34 percent as of July 2022, and from 24 percent to 18 percent in the Russell 3000," noted Paul Rodel, Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.
Unchanged and uncommon: mandatory retirement policies based on tenure
- Little movement in the S&P 500 and Russell 3000: The share with such a policy remained virtually unchanged in the S&P 500, from five percent in 2018 to six percent in 2022. The share also remained virtually unchanged in the Russell 3000, from three percent in 2018 to four percent in 2022.
The largest companies are most likely to adopt director term limits; the smallest firms are least likely
- The largest companies—$50 billion and over in annual revenues: As of July 2022, 12 percent have a policy that sets a maximum tenure based on years of service.
- The smallest companies—under $100 million in annual revenues: Just one percent of these companies have such a policy.
"Tenure-based retirement polices continue to be rare in the US. Many boards prefer to retain the flexibility to have directors with a mix of tenures. Additionally, these policies can force the departure of long-serving directors who are strong contributors to board deliberations. For example, directors whose service predates that of the CEO may have particularly useful institutional memory and may be more willing to challenge management," said Annalisa Barrett, senior advisor with the KPMG Board Leadership Center.
Growing in popularity: companies that conduct comprehensive, three-part performance evaluations of the full board, committees, and individual directors
- A substantial increase in the S&P 500: The share reporting that they conduct full board, committee, and individual director evaluations has now become the most common practice, rising from 37 percent in 2018 to 52 percent in 2022.
- The approach nearly doubles in the Russell 3000: The share taking this approach soared from 18 percent in 2018 to 34 percent in 2022.
To conduct board assessments, companies are increasingly using independent facilitators
- The approach more than doubles in the S&P 500: The share disclosing their use of an independent facilitator for board assessments increased from 14 percent in 2018 to 29 percent in 2022.
- The approach more than doubles in the Russell 3000: While the share taking this approach remains minimal, it increased from six percent in 2018 to 15 percent in 2022. Given that many companies only use an outside facilitator every two or three years, this could signal a major shift.
"Individual director evaluations and the use of independent facilitators allow companies to have open conversations about sometimes challenging subjects that are often ignored by check-the-box based assessments. More importantly, these practices—which the latest data show are gaining popularity—can help boards not just talk about difficult issues, but resolve them, leading to more effective and enjoyable board service," said Rich Fields, Head of the Board Effectiveness Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates.
A rise in restrictions: companies are increasingly limiting the number of other public company directorships their board members can accept
- An increase in the S&P 500: The share with an overboarding policy applicable to all directors grew from 64 percent in 2018 to 72 percent in 2022.
- An increase in the Russell 3000: The share grew from 45 percent in 2018 to 50 percent in 2022.
"Director overboarding policies are a relatively even-handed way of ensuring that directors are not overcommitted in this era of increasing workload. They also can prompt a thoughtful discussion between directors and the companies on whose boards they serve as to whether the director is over-committed and should consider stepping down from a particular board," said Justin P. Klein, Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance.
"Regardless of their approach to board refreshment, companies should expect continued investor scrutiny in this area," said Umesh Chandra Tiwari, Executive Director of ESGAUGE. "Indeed, while institutional investors may defer to the board on whether to adopt mandatory retirement policies, many are keeping a close eye on average board tenure and the balance of tenures among the directors serving on the board."
The project is led by The Conference Board in collaboration with data analytics firm ESGAUGE, along with Debevoise & Plimpton, the KPMG Board Leadership Center, Russell Reynolds Associates, and the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance.
About The Conference Board ESG Center
The Conference Board ESG Center serves as a resource, platform, and partner to help Member companies address their priorities in corporate governance, sustainability, and citizenship. www.conferenceboard.org/esg
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conferenceboard.org
About ESGAUGE
ESGAUGE is a data mining and analytics firm uniquely designed for the corporate practitioner and the professional service firm seeking customized information on U.S. public companies. It focuses on disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices such as executive and director compensation, board practices, CEO and NEO profiles, proxy voting and shareholder activism, and CSR/sustainability disclosure. Our clients include business corporations, asset management firms, compensation consultants, law firms, accounting and audit firms, and investment companies. We also partner on research projects with think tanks, academic institutions, and the media.
About Russell Reynolds Associates
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory firm. Our 520+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today's challenges and anticipate the digital, economic and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led. www.russellreynolds.com
About the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance
The John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance was established in 2000 at the University of Delaware and is part of the Lerner College of Business and Economics. It is one of the longest-standing corporate governance centers in academia, and the first and only corporate governance center in the State of Delaware, the legal home for a majority of the nation's public corporations. The Center is recognized as a thought leader in the corporate governance field. www.weinberg.udel.edu
About Debevoise & Plimpton
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. We deliver effective solutions to our clients' most important legal challenges, applying clear commercial judgment and a distinctively collaborative approach.
About the KPMG BLC
The KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC) champions outstanding corporate governance to drive long-term value and enhance stakeholder confidence. Through an array of insights, perspectives, and programs, the BLC—which includes the KPMG Audit Committee Institute and close collaboration with other leading director organizations— promotes continuous education and improvement of public and private company governance. BLC engages with directors and business leaders on the critical issues driving board agendas—from strategy, risk, talent, and ESG to data governance, audit quality, proxy trends, and more. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us/blc
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The family of Jayland Walker, an unarmed man who was shot and killed by Akron, Ohio, police at the end of a high-speed chase, has called on the city to stop "re-traumatizing" them following the fresh release of police body camera video from the June 27 shooting.
In a statement Friday through their attorney, the Walker family said the City of Akron "promised to release" additional police body camera video to their legal team "in a timely manner".
"Now, two months after Jayland's death, we have received just hand-picked videos, which the City has also released to the media in an apparent effort to build its own narrative of Jayland's death," the Walker family statement said.
"We call on the City to stop re-traumatizing the Walker family with these repeated edited video drops and release all unedited videos to their counsel in one comprehensive collection," the statement said.
The videos, obtained by CNN through a Freedom of Information Act request, were heavily redacted when released by Akron city officials Friday. The 24 video clips show a total of more than four hours of the shooting and its immediate aftermath.
In each of the videos, there are several sections where video is blurred or blacked out and/or where the audio is muted. In a statement attached to the video clips, the City of Akron told CNN, "Officer names and identifying information has been redacted, including information that is inextricably intertwined with the officers' identities."
The statement cites Ohio law, which allows for the redaction of officer names and identifying information, and pictures of officers "whose assignments may include undercover or plain clothes assignments" or when disclosure would "create a substantial risk of serious bodily harm" from a perceived likely threat.
CNN has reached out to Akron Police and Akron City officials for comment on the family statement. CNN has also asked police and the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation for comment on the newly released video and is yet to receive any response.
What bodycam videos show
In the week following the fatal shooting, police released 13 videos from police body cameras: eight from the officers directly involved in the shooting and five others from officers who were at the scene. The videos were released according to a new city ordinance that requires video footage documenting an active police officer's use of force to be released within seven days of the incident. Those videos ended right after the gunshots were fired.
On Friday, CNN received the 24 videos that show the shooting and the immediate aftermath. In several, a barrage of gunfire is heard for around seven to eight seconds, followed by officers trying to establish if Walker is armed. In the videos, Walker is non-responsive and lying face-up on the ground, with several officers aiming weapons at his body. Walker appears to raise his hands towards his chest in at least one video before officers approach him and turn him over to handcuff him.
An autopsy revealed Walker suffered 46 gunshot wounds or graze injuries. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is investigating and eight officers were placed on administrative leave at the time.
"Can anyone see the gun?" one officer is heard repeatedly yelling, as a group of officers stand with guns still aimed at Walker. "Where is the weapon at?" one is heard asking in several of the videos.
"We don't know, we can't see it," another officer responds. "OK, we've gotta move in and cuff him," another officer says. A group of officers then move to Walker and turn him over to his front. Several are heard rendering first aid. Officers shout for light and ask for tourniquets and packing gauze. Others are heard describing some of the locations of gunshot wounds on Walker's body, including his face, neck, back, chest and backside.
"Is he still breathing?" one officer asks. "No," one officer says. "I can't tell," another replies. A short time later, officers say they are not able to find a pulse.
In the weeks following the shooting, Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett told CNN affiliate WEWS department policy requires officers to handcuff a suspect following all officer-involved shootings because the suspect may continue to present a threat. The chief conceded the policy needs to be reviewed.
A week after the shooting, Mylett said the eight police officers fired their weapons following the vehicle pursuit and a short foot chase, believing Walker was turning towards them, reaching towards his waist and "moving into a firing position."
Walker was not armed at the time of the shooting. A handgun and loaded magazine were found in Walker's car after the shooting, police said. Officers said Walker fired a gun from his vehicle during the car chase.
None of the videos released to CNN show the inside of Walker's car. Some show police zeroing in on the vehicle after Walker was shot.
One video shows a group of officers approach the car with their weapons drawn. "Vehicle's clear," one officer says, after peering inside the car through the front passenger window.
In another clip, officers shout for someone to stay with car. "It's got a firearm in it," one officer says. "Yeah, just leave it," the officer responds.
Another video appears to have captured the vantage point of a police supervisor who takes command of the scene that night. Around one minute and 28 seconds after the shooting, that officer approaches a group of police huddled over Walker.
"Anybody who shot go over here for me," the officer says. The officer asks if the officers are okay. "Hey, everybody make sure they're good, let's take a deep breath, let's start getting it figured out, okay?"
While much of the video frame is blurred, the bottom third of the screen shows a group of officers walking away from where Walker is being rendered first aid. It is not clear if the officers step aside separately or together.
A few minutes later, the supervising officer returns to where Walker is on the ground and says, "Alright listen, anybody who was actually involved in the shots, is there anybody here?" Another officer says, "Negative." The officer then speaks about gathering body-worn cameras.
Another video shows a different officer working to sequester the police who fired at Walker from one another. "Were you guys involved? They were? They need to go sequester. Here, I'll walk with you."
During the news conference a week after the shooting, Chief Mylett said officers were "immediately sequestered" from one another pending an investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
At one point, one body camera captures a group of officers congregating in a circle near parked patrol cars.
The video is muted and faces are blurred. It is not possible to make out what was being discussed or if the group includes any of the eight officers involved in the shooting.
Walker family attorney Bobby DiCello said it's that sort of video which worries him. "We're concerned that they put all these officers together and the audio is off," DiCello told CNN Saturday. "It is unreasonable to strip the videos of their value at this point."
DiCello reiterated the Walker family's desire to receive the unedited versions of the police body-worn camera video.
The Akron Beacon Journal, which sought release of the videos under the city law requiring police to post videos of incidents involving police use of deadly force, was first to report on the content of the fresh videos last week.
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PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) - As rent in parts of the United States becomes out of reach for some, a new concept in California is gaining traction. “Pod living” allows for multiple people to share one home.
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PRINCETON, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that it has received agreement from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on an initial pediatric study plan (iPSP) for HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The agreed iPSP stipulates that Soligenix intends on requesting a full waiver of pediatric studies upon submission of a new drug application (NDA). Agreement with FDA on an iPSP is one of the regulatory requirements that must be met prior to submitting a NDA.
"We are pleased to have FDA's agreement on our proposal to request a full waiver of pediatric studies at the time of our HyBryte™ NDA filing later this year," stated Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, President & Chief Executive Officer of Soligenix. "This is consistent with decisions by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom which have previously granted product-specific waivers from the requirement for pediatric studies in applications for marketing authorization of HyBryte™ in the UK and Europe."
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The recently published Phase 3 FLASH trial trial enrolled a total of 169 patients (166 evaluable) with Stage IA, IB or IIA CTCL. The trial consisted of three treatment cycles. Treatments were administered twice weekly for the first 6 weeks and treatment response was determined at the end of the 8th week of each cycle. In the first double-blind treatment cycle, 116 patients received HyBryte™ treatment (0.25% synthetic hypericin) and 50 received placebo treatment of their index lesions. A total of 16% of the patients receiving HyBryte™ achieved at least a 50% reduction in their lesions (graded using a standard measurement of dermatologic lesions, the CAILS score) compared to only 4% of patients in the placebo group at 8 weeks (p=0.04) during the first treatment cycle (primary endpoint). HyBryte™ treatment in the first cycle was safe and well tolerated.
In the second open-label treatment cycle (Cycle 2), all patients received HyBryte™ treatment of their index lesions. Evaluation of 155 patients in this cycle (110 receiving 12 weeks of HyBryte™ treatment and 45 receiving 6 weeks of placebo treatment followed by 6 weeks of HyBryte™ treatment), demonstrated that the response rate among the 12-week treatment group was 40% (p<0.0001 vs the placebo treatment rate in Cycle 1). Comparison of the 12-week and 6-week treatment groups also revealed a statistically significant improvement (p<0.0001) between the two groups, indicating that continued treatment results in better outcomes. HyBryte™ continued to be safe and well tolerated. Additional analyses also indicated that HyBryte™ is equally effective in treating both plaque (response 42%, p<0.0001 relative to placebo treatment in Cycle 1) and patch (response 37%, p=0.0009 relative to placebo treatment in Cycle 1) lesions of CTCL, a particularly relevant finding given the historical difficulty in treating plaque lesions in particular.
The third (optional) treatment cycle (Cycle 3) was focused on safety and all patients could elect to receive HyBryte™ treatment of all their lesions. Of note, 66% of patients elected to continue with this optional compassionate use / safety cycle of the study. Of the subset of patients that received HyBryte™ throughout all 3 cycles of treatment, 49% of them demonstrated a positive treatment response (p<0.0001 vs patients receiving placebo in Cycle 1). Moreover, in a subset of patients evaluated in this cycle, it was demonstrated that HyBryte™ is not systemically available, consistent with the general safety of this topical product observed to date. At the end of Cycle 3, HyBryte™ continued to be well tolerated despite extended and increased use of the product to treat multiple lesions.
Overall safety of HyBryte™ is a critical attribute of this treatment and was monitored throughout the three treatment cycles (Cycles 1, 2 and 3) and the 6-month follow-up period. HyBryte's™ mechanism of action is not associated with DNA damage, making it a safer alternative than currently available therapies, all of which are associated with significant and sometimes fatal, side effects. Predominantly these include the risk of melanoma and other malignancies, as well as the risk of significant skin damage and premature skin aging. Currently available treatments are only approved in the context of previous treatment failure with other modalities and there is no approved front-line therapy available. Within this landscape, treatment of CTCL is strongly motivated by the safety risk of each product. HyBryte™ potentially represents the safest available efficacious treatment for CTCL. With no systemic absorption, a compound that is not mutagenic and a light source that is not carcinogenic, there is no evidence to date of any potential safety issues.
The Phase 3 CTCL clinical study was partially funded by the National Cancer Institute via a Phase II SBIR grant (#1R44CA210848-01A1) awarded to Soligenix, Inc.
CTCL is a class of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a type of cancer of the white blood cells that are an integral part of the immune system. Unlike most NHLs which generally involve B-cell lymphocytes (involved in producing antibodies), CTCL is caused by an expansion of malignant T-cell lymphocytes (involved in cell-mediated immunity) normally programmed to migrate to the skin. These malignant cells migrate to the skin where they form various lesions, typically beginning as patches and may progress to raised plaques and tumors. Mortality is related to the stage of CTCL, with median survival generally ranging from about 12 years in the early stages to only 2.5 years when the disease has advanced. There is currently no cure for CTCL. Typically, CTCL lesions are treated and regress but usually return either in the same part of the body or in new areas.
CTCL constitutes a rare group of NHLs, occurring in about 4% of the approximate 700,000 individuals living with the disease. It is estimated, based upon review of historic published studies and reports and an interpolation of data on the incidence of CTCL that it affects over 25,000 individuals in the U.S., with approximately 3,000 new cases seen annually.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
For further information regarding Soligenix, Inc., please visit the Company's website at https://www.soligenix.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @Soligenix_Inc.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Soligenix, Inc.'s current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to, potential market sizes, patient populations and clinical trial enrollment. Statements that are not historical facts, such as "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "expects," "goal," "may," "suggest," "will," "potential," or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from what is expressed in, or implied by, these statements, such as experienced with the COVID-19 outbreak. Soligenix cannot assure you that it will be able to successfully develop, achieve regulatory approval for or commercialize products based on its technologies, particularly in light of the significant uncertainty inherent in developing therapeutics and vaccines against bioterror threats, conducting preclinical and clinical trials of therapeutics and vaccines, obtaining regulatory approvals and manufacturing therapeutics and vaccines, that product development and commercialization efforts will not be reduced or discontinued due to difficulties or delays in clinical trials or due to lack of progress or positive results from research and development efforts, that it will be able to successfully obtain any further funding to support product development and commercialization efforts, including grants and awards, maintain its existing grants which are subject to performance requirements, enter into any biodefense procurement contracts with the U.S. Government or other countries, that it will be able to compete with larger and better financed competitors in the biotechnology industry, that changes in health care practice, third party reimbursement limitations and Federal and/or state health care reform initiatives will not negatively affect its business, or that the U.S. Congress may not pass any legislation that would provide additional funding for the Project BioShield program. In addition, there can be no assurance as to the timing or success of any of its clinical/preclinical trials. Despite the statistically significant result achieved in the HyBryte™ (SGX301) Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, there can be no assurance that a marketing authorization from the FDA or EMA will be successful. Further, there can be no assurance that RiVax® will qualify for a biodefense Priority Review Voucher (PRV) or that the prior sales of PRVs will be indicative of any potential sales price for a PRV for RiVax®. Also, no assurance can be provided that the Company will receive or continue to receive non-dilutive government funding from grants and contracts that have been or may be awarded or for which the Company will apply in the future. These and other risk factors are described from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Soligenix's reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Unless required by law, Soligenix assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
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Rescuers are trying to reach survivors of a climbing expedition on Eurasia's highest volcano that has already claimed eight lives as of September 5. Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano is pictured here in September of 2005.
Rescuers have evacuated survivors of a climbing expedition on Eurasia's highest volcano that claimed eight lives, local authorities say.
The deceased were part of a group of 12 individuals, including two guides, who have been climbing Klyuchevskaya Sopka in the north eastern Kamchatka peninsula region of Russia since August 30, Russian state news agency, RIA Novosti, said. A rescue group began climbing to reach the survivors Monday, Russia's Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief told state media.
At 4,750 meters (15,580 feet), Klyuchevskaya Sopka is one of the world's highest active volcanos.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that as of Tuesday morning the survivors had been transported by helicopter to the nearest village, Klyuchi, in the Ust-Kamchatka district. RIA Novosti noted that one of the survivors had contacted frostbite by the time rescuers reached them.
According to local media, the plan is to ultimately evacuate the survivors to Petropavlovsk on a Regional Center of Disaster Medicine plane.
Izvestiya, one of Russia's main daily newspapers, reported that some of the rescue group remained on the volcano after the survivors were evacuated. The remaining rescuers will decide on how to evacuate the dead bodies, located at a height of 4158 meters (13,641 feet), after the weather forecast is determined.
Conditions on the volcano are treacherous and unpredictable, with strong winds, bitterly cold temperatures and snow at high altitudes.
Previous search and rescue attempts to reach the trapped individuals were unsuccessful, as strong winds prevented a helicopter from landing on the volcano Sunday, a day after five members of the group fell to their deaths. By Monday morning, three more had died, Russian Deputy Prime Minister of Kamchatka Roman Vasilevsky told RIA Novosti.
The Minister of Emergency Situations for the region where the volcano is located has opened an information hotline for relatives of the climbing party, a spokesperson told RIA Novosti.
"Relatives can find out information about the progress of search and rescue operations, as well as, if necessary, get psychological help," the ministry's press service said.
A criminal case has been initiated to look into the cause of the deaths, RIA Novosti reported.
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Emporia State football takes down Missouri Western State 36-12
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emporia State football took down Missouri Western State 36-12 at Welch Stadium on Saturday, moving to 2-1 on the 2022 season.
Holding in the endzone turned into a safety for the Hornets, taking a 2-0 lead about three minutes into the game. Quarterback Braden Gleason was able to add to their lead later in the first quarter, running in a 30 yd touchdown, 9-0 ESU.
Onto the second quarter, Gleason found Jaylen Varner for a 7 yd touchdown pass, 16-0 ESU. Missouri Western would respond, as Reagan Jones punched in a 3 yd touchdown, 16-6 ESU.
But the Hornets weren’t done yet. Gleason found Cole Schumacker for a 3 yd touchdown, upping their lead 22-6 before halftime. During halftime, a lightning delay began.
When the delay was over, the Hornets continued their dominance. Gleason almost immediately ran in a 4 yd touchdown to help ESU to a 29-6 lead.
Jones sent a 38 yd touchdown pass to Ty Harvey in response, Hornets still up 29-12. Gleason added one more score in the beginning of the fourth quarter just for good measure, and this one went long.
Corey Thomas ran in a 54 yd touchdown catch from Gleason to close out the scoring in this one. Hornets took the week three win 36-12.
Emporia State will host Pittsburgh State at Welch Stadium next Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
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MILWAUKEE, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Liberty (OTC Markets: LBSI) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Middlefield.
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Ademi LLP alleges Liberty's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Liberty holders will receive only 2.752 shares of Middlefield's common stock. Based on Middlefield's closing share price of $24.95 on May 25, 2022, the transaction is valued at approximately $64.4 million. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Liberty by imposing a significant penalty if Liberty accepts a superior bid. Liberty insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Liberty's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Liberty.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Inc. announced today that Daniel Yergin has been appointed Vice Chairman of the company following the completion of its merger with IHS Markit. He will serve as a member of the leadership team and report directly to S&P Global President and CEO Doug Peterson. Previously Vice Chairman of IHS Markit, Yergin's appointment became effective at the close of the merger.
"Daniel Yergin's strong track record as an award-winning author and highly respected authority on energy, international politics and economics make him a tremendous addition to our leadership team," Peterson said. "I am pleased to welcome him as Vice Chairman and look forward to his insights on key issues related to the global economy."
"I am honored to serve as Vice Chairman of S&P Global following the combination with IHS Markit to form what will be an extraordinary firm under Doug Peterson's leadership," Yergin said. "S&P Global already plays a unique and vital role across the global economy, and it is a privilege to join the leadership team as the company continues to evolve its role in providing essential data and analytics to the markets."
A renowned author and historian, Yergin's latest book is entitled The New Map: Energy, Climate and the Clash of Nations. His book The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and became a number one New York Times best seller that has been translated into 20 languages. He is also the author of the bestseller The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World and co-author of Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy. Both The Prize and Commanding Heights were made into award-winning television documentaries for PBS and BBC, which Dr. Yergin co-produced, co-wrote and helped narrate.
Dr. Yergin is co-founder and chair of CERAWeek – presented by S&P Global – which is regarded as the world's preeminent energy conference. Dr. Yergin served on the U.S. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board under four U.S. Presidents. He is a director of the Council on Foreign Relations and a trustee of the Brookings Institution and serves on the Energy Advisory Council of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Dr. Yergin is on the Advisory Boards of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative and the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy. He is a member of the Energy Governors of the World Economic forum, the India Petroleum Ministry's Think Tank, and the U.S. National Petroleum Council.
Dr. Yergin holds a BA from Yale University, an MA from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, where he was a Marshall Scholar. He has received honorary degrees from Dartmouth College, the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Houston, and the University of Missouri.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Research confirms what dog lovers know — every pup is truly an individual.
Many of the popular stereotypes about the behavior of golden retrievers, poodles or schnauzers, for example, aren’t supported by science, according to a new study.
“There is a huge amount of behavioral variation in every breed, and at the end of the day, every dog really is an individual,” said study co-author and University of Massachusetts geneticist Elinor Karlsson.
She said pet owners love to talk about their dog’s personality, as illustrated by some owners at a New York dog park.
Elizabeth Kelly said her English springer spaniel was “friendly, but she’s also kind of the queen bee.” Suly Ortiz described her yellow Lab as “really calm, lazy and shy.”
And Rachel Kim’s mixed-breed dog is “a lot of different dogs, personality wise — super independent, really affectionate with me and my husband, but pretty, pretty suspicious of other people, other dogs.”
That kind of enthusiasm from pet owners inspired Karlsson’s latest scientific inquiry. She wanted to know to what extent are behavioral patterns inherited — and how much are dog breeds associated with distinctive and predictable behaviors?
The answer: While physical traits such as a greyhound’s long legs or a Dalmatian’s spots are clearly inherited, breed is not a strong predictor of any individual dog’s personality.
The researchers’ work, published Thursday in the journal Science, marshals a massive dataset to reach these conclusions — the most ever compiled, said Adam Boyko, a geneticist at Cornell University, who was not involved in the study.
Dogs became humanity’s best friend more than 14,000 years ago, as the only animal domesticated before the advent of agriculture.
But the concept of dog breeds is much more recent. Around 160 years ago, people began to selectively breed dogs to have certain consistent physical traits, like coat texture and color and ear shape.
The researchers surveyed more than 18,000 dog owners and analyzed the genomes of about 2,150 of their dogs to look for patterns.
They found that some behaviors — such as howling, pointing and showing friendliness to human strangers —do have at least some genetic basis. But that inheritance isn’t strictly passed down along breed lines.
For example, they found golden retrievers that don’t retrieve, said co-author Kathryn Lord, who studies animal behavior with Karlsson.
Some breeds, such as huskies and beagles, may show a greater tendency to howl. But many of these dogs don’t, as both the owner survey and genetic data showed.
The researchers could find no genetic basis for aggressive behaviors nor a link to specific breeds.
“The correlation between dog behavior and dog breed is much lower than most expected,” said Jeff Kidd, a geneticist at the University of Michigan, who had no role in the research. | https://cw33.com/news/your-dogs-personality-has-little-to-do-with-its-breed-study-says/ | 2022-04-29T16:30:58Z |
When a top female British singer declined to appear on the premiere episode of the new American musical variety show “Shindig!” on Sept. 16, 1964, the producer knew who to call — Donna Loren.
“Dusty Springfield couldn’t make the first show, so I was invited to sing her hit ‘Wishin’ and Hopin’ and became a regular cast member for the rest of the series,” said Loren, who turned 75 in March, from her home in Bisbee, Ariz.
Loren had already impressed American television audiences six years earlier with stunning performances guest-starring as a child singing prodigy on “The Mickey Mouse Club.”
By 1963, she was also gaining nationwide recognition as the model and spokesperson for the Dr Pepper Company, performing at promotional events across the country since the age of 16. In films, she appeared in two 1964 musical comedies, “Muscle Beach Party” and “Bikini Beach,” with a third, “Pajama Party,” released shortly after her first “Shindig!” appearance. All three films starred beloved former lead Mouseketeer Annette Funicello.
With film, television, advertising and song contracts before her, the dark-haired beauty with a killer voice seemed poised to take the ’60s entertainment world by storm, even acting on popular shows such as “Batman,” “The Monkees,” and “Gomer Pyle: USMC.” An additional beach film, “Beach Blanket Bingo,” was released in 1965 featuring Loren’s signature song, “It Only Hurts When I Cry.”
But by 1969, Donna had largely vanished from the entertainment scene.
“Privately, my life growing up had been difficult,” she admitted. “My mother had me out of wedlock and was mired in shame back in the 1940s. She didn’t want me and didn’t even like me, which I’ve had to try to balance all my life.”
Loren married in 1968, at the age of 21, as her 5-year contract with Dr Pepper was coming to an end. But then, tragedy struck her new family.
“Two months after the wedding my mother-in-law passed away suddenly,” she explained. “I’d had the contract with Dr Pepper since I was 16, and on my 21st birthday they wanted me to fly to the company headquarters in Dallas to perform for the executives.”
Around this time, with all her earnings going straight to her parents, she also became pregnant.
“I knew the Dr Pepper CEO, Foots Clements, so I called him to say I was getting out of the business,” she said. “I did not want to be used anymore and I needed my child to know who I was. I have absolutely no regrets about the decision.”
Loren went on to raise several children and remarried. After 40 years of private life and with her family grown, she began recording and performing again in the late 2000s.
With numerous singles and CDs released in the past decade, she even relearned 100 songs she had performed in the ’60s, posting many online for fans. If Loren had any doubts about recording after a prolonged absence, the words of Mickey Mouse Club teen idol Funicello confirmed her self-confidence.
“I still remember my appearance on the show and Annette later sending me a Christmas card in which she wrote ‘I wish I could sing like you,’” recalled Loren, whose still-powerful vocal performances are cataloged on her website (www.donnaloren.com).
Loren has been recounting her life and career recently on a series of weekly podcasts titled “Love is a Secret Weapon” co-hosted by Dr. Adam Gerace (see www.anchor.fm/lovesasecretweaponpodcast).
“I love communicating with people,” she said. “Give me a minute and I’ll give you my all.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/60s-pop-singer-donna-loren-traded-fame-for-family/article_5070a81c-e209-11ec-828d-9faeb34faf4a.html | 2022-06-04T13:46:15Z |
CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. physician certification, will host ABMS Conference 2022 in-person at the Loews O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. and online September 21-23. Conference sessions will explore critical topics such as patient safety, health equity, and the spread of medical misinformation.
ABMS Conference 2022 is the premier conference on the certification of health care professionals with a focus on assessment, improvement, professionalism, and professional development. Participants will share innovative collaborations, evidence-based research, and best practices that accelerate the transformation of certification and the delivery of high-quality care.
The conference program was created for health care professionals and leaders from ABMS Member Boards, medical and professional societies, hospitals and health systems, academic medical centers, quality and practice improvement sectors, and continuing medical education and professional development communities.
ABMS Conference 2022 will feature two and a half days of sessions, including 34 concurrent break sessions, two plenaries, 29 posters, 18 exhibitors, and many networking opportunities.
ABMS Conference 2022 highlights include:
Opening Plenary—Misinformation in Health Care: The Implications for Professionalism and the Public Trust (September 21)
- Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor School of Medicine
- Humayun Chaudhry, DO, MACP, President and CEO, Federation of State Medical Boards
- Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS, President, Board of Directors, American Board of Emergency Medicine; Medical Director, Los Angeles County EMS Agency; Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Clinical Faculty, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics and Investigator, Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA
The Lois Margaret Nora Endowed Lecture Plenary—Competency Based Medical Education: The Future for Specialty Training (September 22)
- Patricia Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director of the American College of Surgeons
- Jacob A. Greenberg, MD, EdM, Professor of Surgery, Henri Leon Charbonnier Endowed Chair of Surgical Education, Assistant Dean of Operative Skills Assessment, Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University
- Brenessa Lindeman, MD, MEHP, FACS, Associate Designated Institutional Official for the Clinical Learning Environment, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Program Director, Endocrine Surgery Fellowship and Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education
For the in-person event, ABMS will follow all COVID-19 mitigation protocols per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health department guidelines. More than half of the in-person conference sessions also will be available via livestream, including both plenary panel discussions. All participants also will have access to all recorded sessions following the conference.
The ABMS 2022 Conference Premier Sponsor is AMA Ed Hub, with other supporters including Alpine Testing Solutions, Certification Management Services, Data Recognition Corporation, Intealth, and ROC-P.
About ABMS
Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is responsible for the creation of standards overseeing physician certification in the United States. Dedicated to improving the quality of care to the patients, families and communities they serve, the 24 ABMS Member Boards develop educational and professional standards and programs of assessment to certify physicians and medical specialists. More than 940,000 physicians and medical specialists are certified by one or more of the ABMS Member Boards in one or more of 40 specialties and 88 subspecialties. For more information about ABMS, visit abms.org or call (312) 436-2600.
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Larry Joe Cashion
Larry Joe Cashion, of Eddy, TX, passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. A memorial visitation will be held at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, on Sunday, June 5, from 2 – 4:00 p.m.
Larry was born August 29, 1946 in El Campo, TX. He is the son of Joe and Ruby Cashion. He attended schools in Waco.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, along with his aunt and uncle, Monnie and Willis Wilcox.
He is survived by his son, Josh Cashion and wife Amber; grandsons, Camden and Corbin Cashion; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Larry’s name to the Bruceville Eddy Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 542, Eddy, TX, 76524, or the Bruceville Eddy Senior Citizens Club at 100 4th St., Eddy, TX 76524.
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Dead shark found washed up on New York beach
QUOGUE VILLAGE, N.Y. (Gray News) – A dead shark was found on a New York beach Wednesday morning, according to police.
The Quogue Village Police Department responded to a call from an area resident regarding the dead shark on the Ocean Beaches.
Police said the animal was about 7-8 feet long and appears to be a young great white shark.
The shark was washed back out to sea before officials could secure it.
The South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Research and Education Program is working with police to monitor the situation.
Officials are warning swimmers and boaters in the area to be aware that the dead shark could still be nearby. If the shark is spotted, Quogue Village police ask you to call them at 631-653-4791.
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MIAMI, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cano Health, Inc. ("Cano Health" or the "Company") (NYSE: CANO), a leading value-based primary care provider and population health company, today announced its Chairman and CEO, Dr. Marlow Hernandez, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
- BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11:20 AM PT / 2:20 PM ET
- UBS 2022 Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 3:30 PM ET
A live webcast of each presentation will be available on the day of the event on Cano Health's investor relations website at investors.canohealth.com. A replay of the webcast will be available under the "Events & Presentations" section of the Company's investor relations website following the completion of the event.
Cano Health (NYSE: CANO) is a high-touch, technology-powered healthcare company delivering personalized, value-based primary care to more than 250,000 members. With its headquarters in Miami, Florida, Cano Health is transforming healthcare by delivering primary care that measurably improves the health, wellness, and quality of life of its patients and the communities it serves. Founded in 2009, Cano Health has more than 4,000 employees, and operates primary care medical centers and supports affiliated providers in eight states and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit canohealth.com or investors.canohealth.com.
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Florida man attempts to outrun deputies on John Deere lawnmower, sheriff says
HOLT, Fla. (Gray News) – A Florida man used a lawnmower in an attempt to outrun deputies who were trying to serve him warrants Saturday morning, according to officials.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said 40-year-old Dusty Mobley was ultimately tased by deputies while trying to make a getaway on a John Deere riding lawnmower.
Mobley was arrested and found to have a gun and a handcuff key on him, as well as a pipe with meth residue, deputies said.
He is being held without bond at the Okaloosa County Jail. He was charged with grand theft, grand theft of a vehicle, felony criminal mischief, two counts of resisting an officer, possession of a concealed weapon by a felon, carrying a concealed handcuff key, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony failure to appear in court.
This is not the first time Mobley attempted a unique escape. According to the sheriff’s office, Mobley jumped into a swamp to avoid deputies trying to serve him warrants in January. During that incident, deputies said Mobley dove into a swamp after they tried to talk to him about a stolen boat worth $40,000.
Mobley was on the boat when deputies arrived, but he dove off the side and disappeared into the swamp to avoid going to jail.
Investigators said Mobley stole the boat by using heavy machinery to cut a hole in a metal building and access the boat a few days prior.
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W. Sean Ford to Succeed G. Steven Kokinos
BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand, a leading blockchain technology company, today announced the appointment of the firm's current COO W. Sean Ford as Interim CEO, effective July 27, 2022. Mr. Ford succeeds G. Steven Kokinos, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests and will stay on as a senior advisor until mid-2023.
Founded by Turing award winner and MIT professor Silvio Micali in 2017, Algorand is a fully decentralized, secure, and scalable blockchain network that provides a common platform for building products and services for a borderless economy. As COO, Mr. Ford was responsible for go-to-market execution and operations including product management, engineering, marketing and global community development.
"We thank Steven for his time and dedication to Algorand. He has been instrumental to the initial success of our business, and we appreciate his commitment to a seamless transition," said Mr. Micali. "Sean is well positioned to partner with me to keep the company operations running business as usual, and to help us transition Algorand to our next phase of growth."
Mr. Kokinos stated: "It has been a pleasure serving as CEO of Algorand. As we move into this next phase, I am excited about the company's future and am confident that the team will keep things running smoothly."
"I am honored to step in and partner with Silvio during this transition," said Mr. Ford. "Algorand has experienced monumental growth since its inception, and we look forward to our continued expansion as we take Algorand to the next level."
Algorand has experienced significant growth this year. The company was recently appointed the official blockchain platform of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of association football, and will help the organization develop its digital assets strategy.
Mr. Ford joined Algorand in 2018 from LogMeIn, where he was the Chief Marketing Officer responsible for global marketing strategy, product marketing, ecommerce, communications, brand leadership, and demand generation. An experienced operations and go-to-market executive, Sean previously worked at Avid Technology, where he led worldwide marketing strategy and operations as a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. He has also held several executive leadership roles including CMO and COO of Zmags, CMO of Syncsort, and as vice-president of Global Business Unit (GBU) marketing at Oracle.
At the start of his professional career, Mr. Ford spent seven years as a senior strategy consultant with Monitor Group, and in 1999 he co-founded Upromise, Inc. where he was vice-president of product management and product marketing. He earned a BA in English from Williams College and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
Algorand is transforming economic models and economies of all kinds. Founded by Turing Award–winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand's high–performing Layer-1 blockchain is unparalleled for bringing fast, frictionless, and inclusive technologies to everyone. Algorand is reshaping every industry–from TradFi and DeFi to new creator economies and beyond. With an extraordinary commitment to interoperability and consistent delivery, our sustainable technology powers more participation, transparency, and efficiency for all. As the technology of choice for 2000+ global organizations, the Algorand ecosystem is transforming the next generation of financial products, protocols and exchange of value. For more information, visit www.algorand.com.
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WWII veteran receives medals earned nearly 70 years ago
NEW YORK (News 12) – A 97-year-old veteran finally received the medals he earned almost seven decades ago in World War II.
“I can’t thank you all enough for the attention I was getting. It makes up for all the years I didn’t get it,” veteran William Kellerman said.
He said it feels great to finally be recognized for fighting in WWII.
On July 4, 1944, Kellerman was sent to notify his battalion headquarters, less than one month into his tour of duty.
En route, he was taken by German soldiers as a prisoner. Eventually, he was able to escape.
Kellerman traveled 600 miles on a bike and made it to the headquarters of the French Resistance. He was interrogated for several hours trying to prove he was an American soldier.
Kellerman redeemed himself by answering who won the 1943 World Series – the New York Yankees, a no-brainer for the Bronx native.
Officials from the U.S. Army said the awards Kellerman was set to receive were never processed after his active service ended.
Now after almost 70 years, Kellerman was finally recognized as a recipient of the Purple Heart, Prisoner of War and a Bronze Star Medal.
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TAIPEI, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Breaking grounds and settling for nothing more than the best by being the first. Lootex has just made more headway in getting larger recognition in the space of the metaverse. This past week, Lootex was invited to help curate the journey through art and fashion with OneOffs at the Breeze Center in Fuxing Taipei. Simply yet deftly labeled, "Fashion in the Metaverse" collected some of the most prominent NFT collections as well as physical art. A breath of newness is being created as the world moves forward in its understanding of the metaverse and what it means to the various artists' creations. Lootex, filled with accomplishment as the adoption and integration of NFT artwork and GameFi is gaining more traction throughout Asia.
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The collaboration with Lootex and OneOffs is a step in the right direction for the first metaverse NFT fashion show in Taiwan. The co-curation of "Fashion in The Metaverse,'' has collected artists from The Sandbox Foundation: An An, TongYangChicken, Nest, Beryll Chen, Carina Chen, and game art designer Nora C. These talented artists were invited to design: a futuristic sci-fi fashion catwalk with the avatars created in The Sandbox's VoxEdit. Each avatar is casted into a limited-edition NFT and put on the Lootex website for sale. The exclusivity of each avatar will only enhance the collector's experience in the ever-growing metaverse. It is still to be given a date but buyers of these avatars can expect some cool perks that will allow them to show off not just the art in the real world but also flex their stylistic choices in the metaverse.
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The latest collaboration extends the existing partnership between Lootex and The Sandbox, which started in2018. This is part of a broader partnership between Lootex and The Sandbox that also adds The Sandbox Co-Founder Sebastien Borget as an advisor and investor of Lootex. The CEO and Co-Founder of Lootex, Justine Lu, is the organizer of the Global Blockchain Game Alliance, also co-hosted the VoxEdit NFT creation event and Game Jam game design competitions for The Sandbox. Lootex is proud to be a long-term partner with The Sandbox, and expects to see more game developers and creators utilizing The Sandbox to make the next generation of metaverse assets and games," Lu said. The support from such a huge contributor to the future of the metaverse and its assets makes it clear that Lootex is on the path to not just being pioneers in their field but a major player in NFT marketplaces.
Beyond The Sandbox, Lootex's player-centric, cross-chain NFT trading platform is constantly updated to reflect the latest developments in blockchain games. The creativity interwoven with both physical and virtual worlds is the reason Lootex is on its way to being the one-stop-shop that can't be denied. Providing their 80,000 active users with a decentralized multi-chain NFT marketplace, Lootex will surely open the path to more impressive projects. Coupled with the appreciation for the artists that are showcasing their amazing works, we would not be surprised to see more collaborations of this caliber.
About Lootex
Lootex is a player-centric, cross-chain NFT trading platform that shares the latest blockchain game info. It is devoted to building a gamer-centric game asset marketplace where anyone can easily browse and trade game assets across multiple blockchains.
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New Posey® Solutions for Premier Members
NEENAH, Wis., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIDI Products, LLC has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for falls prevention products and restraints with Premier, Inc. Effective July 1, 2022, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Posey patient safety solutions.
Posey, a TIDI Products brand, covers a full continuum of falls prevention products, restraints and restraint alternatives, and patient safety solutions, including alarms and sensors, limb holders, mitts, and gait belts.
"We're excited to be able to provide a comprehensive portfolio of innovative and reliable solutions through this new agreement, especially during a time when more patients are entering facilities," says Bob Glover, Health Systems Senior Director at TIDI Products.
TIDI® will also offer Premier members unique value-added initiatives to ensure proper use of Posey products and partner together in preventing patient falls and monitoring results.
"At TIDI, our mission is simple. 'Support caregivers. Protect patients,'" states Dave Testa, TIDI's Senior Vice President of Sales. "Under this new Premier contract, we'll be able to continue our commitment to that mission."
Premier is a leading healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 225,000 other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and consulting and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost.
TIDI Products provides forward-looking solutions to healthcare professionals – solutions that help reduce the risk of contamination and deliver the highest-quality patient care. The TIDI Products portfolio of brands includes Posey®, C-Armor®, Sterile-Z®, PenBlade®, TIDIShield®, Grip-Lok®, AquaGuard®, and Zero-Gravity®. To learn more, visit www.tidiproducts.com.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish president and other officials marked their nation’s Armed Forces Day holiday Monday alongside the U.S. army commander in Europe and regular American troops, a symbolic show of support for NATO members on the eastern front as Russia wages war nearby in Ukraine.
Gen. Darryl Williams, the new commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa, attended the ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in downtown Warsaw.
Nearby Polish children climbed on top of a U.S. and other other NATO tanks, helped by smiling American, British and Romanian soldiers.
Despite the festive atmosphere, Williams told The Associated Press that the U.S. presence was meant to deliver a message of “strength and resilience”
“It is about deterrence, about being strong, NATO is strong, the Polish people are strong, and we are standing shoulder to shoulder with them,” he said.
The holiday commemorates Poland’s victory in 1920 over Soviet Russia in the Battle of Warsaw, which stopped the Bolshevik army’s westward advance.
President Andrzej Duda in a speech recalled how Soviet commanders at the time were sure of victory, drawing a obvious parallel to Russian assumptions when it launched it full-scale war on Ukraine on Feb. 24.
“For 74 years of its existence, Soviet Russia lost only one official war, and it was that war 102 years ago,” he said.
Duda accused Russia breaking a taboo in force since World War II which held that nations do not attack sovereign nations seeking to deprive them of their territory or independence.
Among those attending the ceremonies was 94-year-old Zbigniew Kruszewski, a veteran of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against Nazi German occupiers. At that time Soviet forces, stood by as the Germans slaughtered Poles.
“We didn’t get help, we were abandoned,” Kruszewski, who now lives in Texas, told the AP, saying he hopes the presence of U.S. troops means Poland would not be abandoned again.
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak ahead of the ceremony told reporters: “Years pass, but one thing is constant — when Russia tries to rebuild its empire, it is always an evil empire. It always commits war crimes.”
Polish troops from the different branches of the armed forces paraded down a street lined with fluttering white-and-red national Polish flags, and Duda promoted new generals.
The military held picnics seeking to recruit volunteers into the armed forces amid a new sense of threat fueled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
American troops have taken part before in the Aug. 15 celebration before but it is the first one since President Joe Biden announced at a NATO summit in late June that Washington was establishing its first permanent U.S. military presence in Poland — something Poland has long sought.
The newly named Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, western Poland, is a shared Polish-U.S. base that becomes the permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. Army’s V Corps, and the easternmost U.S. Army base in Europe. Many of the American troops there, however, still serve on a rotational basis.
The base is named after Gen. Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a hero of the American Revolution who strengthened the fortifications of West Point, and who later returned to Poland to fight imperial Russian forces.
Maj. Kevin Andersen, a U.S. Army public affairs officer, said that troops are having trouble saying the name Kosciuszko (roughly pronounced koh-SHOOSH’-koh) and many have been calling it “Camp K” instead.
He said the army has created a video helping the soldiers to learn to say it as a gesture of respect to Poland as it welcomes the Americans.
“For now it’s a lot of Camp K., but we’re really trying to convince the soldiers to pronounce the full Camp Kosciuszko,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/with-war-nearby-us-shows-support-for-poland-on-army-holiday/ | 2022-08-16T00:48:10Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 29, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo 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 Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 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 August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Wells Fargo's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Global Limited ("Onion Global", the "Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: OG), a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia, today announced new strategic initiatives to upgrade the Group's business in 2023, which include the planned launch of a new business platform (tentatively named Fairlady) by the end of 2022. To help women achieve personal growth and self-enhancement, the new platform will focus on cultivating and serving a community of female users, offering various high-quality resources and features relevant to knowledge, business, consumption, networking and social activities. The mission of the platform is to lead and accompany female users on a continuous journey of self-enhancement and empowerment.
Mr. Cong (Kenny) Li, Founder, and CEO of Onion Global, commented, "Since the beginning of this year, the overall consumer market has entered a cyclical downturn due to factors including global macroeconomic uncertainty and the ongoing impact of the pandemic on consumption. While many of these disruptions are beyond our control and will not change in the short run, our management team remains highly committed to our new business growth strategy. We believe this strategic direction will ultimately ensure our future long-term growth by enabling all-round resource integration and empowerment of our cornerstone businesses, including our excellent global brand portfolios and merchandise supply chain, as well as our social sales platform consisting of nearly 800,000 KOCs.
The key elements of our strategy include: (1) a commitment to broadening our expected future profit sources; (2) improvement of the Group's overall internal controls and management, cost optimization and enhanced operational efficiency; (3) the launch of a platform focused on women's personal growth and self-enhancement, to accumulate quality users on a wider scale, sustainably enhancing our scale and business value; and (4) conducting new technology research and development ("R&D") in fields ranging from biotech-based consumer goods to Web 3.0, to maintain our competitiveness in products for future development. We believe that these strategic initiatives will drive new business growth and create new opportunities, and we will strive to execute on them to drive long-term shareholder value."
Since day one, Onion Global has been committed to providing users with all-round platform-level consumer services through brand cooperation, brand incubation, product R&D and omnichannel marketing. Capitalizing on the rise of the female economy, based on years of analysis and insights into female consumers' consumption behaviors and trends, Onion Global will launch a new platform for female users, providing a series of services including knowledge building, business monetization, resource connection and social interactions by accompanying their growth. These services will help women face the various uncertainties of the current environment and respond to the challenges of the era with a more flexible growth mindset, ultimately creating comfortable lives and achieving self-fulfillment.
As the internet continues to evolve, the new Web 3.0 era is also leading to changes in technologies and marketing strategies. Onion Global will proactively embrace Web 3.0 through exploring the application of new technologies, creating new spaces and scenarios for users to connect and interact through Web 3.0 technology, promoting digital virtual IPs and providing brands with live streaming and short video advertising marketing channels. The Group is also considering building an NFT platform for Chinese traditional cultural IPs. The Group will build a reliable, effective and sustainable growth model across multiple dimensions including new business, new technology and new marketing, thereby ultimately achieving success amid uncertainty.
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About Onion Global Limited
Onion Global Limited (NYSE: OG) is a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia. The Company's mission is to be the dream factory of lifestyle brands for young people. The Company's platform offers an integrated solution to develop, market, and distribute new and inspiring branded products, thereby reshaping the lifestyle shopping and consumer culture in China. Onion Global Limited has been listed on New York Stock Exchange since May 2021.
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The Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative updates its segmentation framework to keep pace with societal, energy industry changes
ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-one percent of American consumers fall into the Green Pioneers segment, a "sweet spot" of utility customers who highly value technology and environmental values, according to a report released today by the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC).
For over a decade, SECC has studied consumer attitudes and behaviors around energy, and the latest report is the eighth installment in the SECC's flagship "Consumer Pulse and Market Segmentation" series. As the only organization that focuses solely on energy consumers, SECC aims to assist stakeholders in understanding consumers as their needs, wants and behaviors evolve over time.
The latest research was conducted from April to June and started with five 30-minute interviews to begin to unpack consumers' opinions on key energy topics. These conversations were followed by an online survey of 2,500 consumers, which used a series of agree/disagree statements to better understand consumers' attitudes about technology and electricity.
From this data, the following consumer segments were developed:
Green Pioneers highly value technology and electricity. They understand how technology works and the impact their electricity usage can have on the grid. They represent the "sweet spot" of those who are willing to engage in innovative utility offerings.
Connected Pragmatists are comfortable with technology but are not engaged with their electricity usage. They are, however, potentially interested in energy-saving offerings that do not require a large investment.
Simply Sustainable consumers want to save energy due to their environmental values but are intimidated by technology. They are content to use simple lifestyle approaches to achieve their energy goals.
Trusting Traditionalists understand the impact of their energy use on the environment but don't make the connection between technology and achieving their energy goals. More than other segments, these consumers trust their electricity providers for information.
Comfort Seekers are all about their personal comfort. They are disinterested in saving energy, and they are not likely to exert much effort to learn about or invest in energy-related technology.
The full report, which can be downloaded here, provides recommended steps for engaging each of the new segments. The research team, including guests from Maru/Matchbox and Questline Digital, will also walkthrough key findings during a free webinar on Tuesday, August 9 at 1 p.m. (ET).
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Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative
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Updated guideline offers the latest in evidence-based recommendations including considerations for skeletal maturity and activity level in patients with ACL injuries
ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries, which replaces the previous version released in 2014. This CPG provides updates to 12 of the 24 existing evidence-based recommendations and includes two new recommendations to treat patients, both skeletally mature and skeletally immature, who have been diagnosed with an ACL injury of the knee.
ACL tears are one of the most common knee injuries with 200,000 occurring each year in the United States1. Additionally, those who experience ACL injuries are at a higher risk for developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) later in life. With an increase of ACL injuries in younger patients, many of these patients now experience PTOA at an earlier age.
"Since 2014, we have better information about ACL injuries, treatment and outcomes," said Kent Jason Lowry, MD, FAAOS, co-chair of the clinical practice guideline workgroup and member of the AAOS Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value. "These updates represent key learnings that are better understood through the recent literature and can serve as guidelines to care based on the specific patient and the situation. However, they also highlight gaps where more research is needed to evolve and further define the guidelines to help surgeons and their patients make evidence-based decisions."
Certain recommendations in this edition were updated to account for the specificity and nuances related to skeletal maturity and activity level of the patient. Specifically, the committee recommends using an autograft instead of an allograft to improve patient outcomes and lower graft ruptures or revisions, particularly in young or active patients. The guidelines also include a moderate recommendation that when performing an ACL reconstruction with an autograft for skeletally mature patients, surgeons may favor the bone patellar bone as the tendon source to reduce the risk of graft failure or infection or the hamstring to reduce the risk of anterior or kneeling pain.
"While skeletal maturity and age are related, they are not the same," explained Robert Brophy, MD, FAAOS, co-chair of the clinical practice guideline workgroup and member of the AAOS Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value. "Essentially, a patient reaches skeletal maturity when the vast majority, if not all, of their bony growth is complete around the joints in the body including the knee. There's no doubt there are advantages to using autograft, particularly in younger and more active patients, factors which also play a role when selecting which autograft to use."
The updated CPG features two new recommendations including:
- A strong strength recommendation favoring ACL reconstruction over repair due to a lower rate of revision surgery when compared to ACL repair.
- A moderate strength recommendation stating that in select patients Anterolateral Ligament/Lateral Extraarticular Tenodesis could be considered when performing hamstring autograft reconstruction to reduce graft failure and improve short-term function.
"The committee found strong evidence that reconstruction of a midsubstance tear – one of the most common types of ACL tears – has better outcomes over repair," said Dr. Lowry. "The committee also updated the recommendation that ACL reconstruction can be considered in order to lower the risk of future meniscus pathology or procedures, especially in younger and/or more active patients as a way to protect the meniscus and articular cartilage to try to minimize the degree to which that knee has early problems down the road from PTOA or other complications."
Additional updates to the recommendations and options from this CPG include:
- Surgical timing for treatment of an acute isolated ACL tear is now recommended within three months of the injury, reduced from five months as stated in the previous edition, as early reconstruction is preferred because the risk of additional cartilage and meniscal injury starts to increase within three months.
- Training programs designed to prevent injury can be used to reduce the risk of primary ACL injuries in athletes participating in high-risk sports.
- Functional evaluation, such as the "hop" test, may be considered as one factor to determine return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
"There's still a lot to learn when it comes to optimizing the timing of intervention, rehabilitation, the ideal time to return to sport, and interventions to reduce risk of injury, both in people who have never had an ACL injury, as well as those who have already experienced it," said Dr. Brophy. "The evidence in these areas of focus is still very much evolving and we look forward to following future research to provide orthopaedic surgeons and patients with continued guidance for patient care."
Development of this CPG was a collaborative effort between representatives from the AAOS, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American College of Emergency Physicians.
CPGs are not meant to be stand-alone documents, but rather serve as a point of reference and educational tool for both healthcare professionals managing patients with ACL injuries and orthopaedic surgeons. CPGs recommend accepted approaches to treatment and/or diagnosis and are not intended to be a fixed protocol for treatment or diagnosis. Patient care and treatment should always be based on a clinician's independent medical judgment, giving the individual patient's specific clinical circumstances.
The full Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries is intended for reference by orthopaedic surgeons and other physicians, and available through AAOS' OrthoGuidelines website and free mobile app. For more information on the development process for AAOS clinical practice guidelines, please view the Clinical Practice Guideline Methodology.
With more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level to best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related musculoskeletal health care issues and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.
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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that it will open the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation in the fall of 2023 — a $6-million state-of-the-art facility that will be dedicated to special education training and instruction.
CEFCO Convenience Stores and parent company Fikes Wholesale Inc. donated $1 million, the project’s lead gift, for the construction of the 11,000-square-foot facility, according to UMHB.
“UMHB believes college students need experience within the safety of a UMHB facility, with their instructors present to guide them, as they learn the intricacies of teaching students with disabilities,” Joan Berry, the dean of the College of Education at UMHB, said in a news release. “This new facility is a game-changer for UMHB. It will allow both general education and special education majors to connect what they are doing in the classroom with what they experience working directly with students from the community.”
UMHB President Randy O’Rear said the facility’s naming honors a friendship between two Central Texas residents: Evan Smith, a 2013 Belton High School graduate and 2017 Texas A&M University graduate, and Logan Marek, a 2017 Belton High School graduate with autism.
Smith, who died in 2018, had served as Marek’s personal care provider through his involvement with Young Life Capernaum — a religious organization dedicated to helping teens and young adults with disabilities.
“Evan was an amazing person, and he touched many lives with his heart of compassion and love for young people with disabilities,” O’Rear said. “We are grateful to Fikes/CEFCO for their generous lead gift. I can’t think of a more meaningful way to honor such a remarkable young man. The
Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation will continue Evan’s legacy by richly preparing future educators to serve students with disabilities.”
Kris Ward, the coordinator for UMHB’s special education programs, said this space — which will be at the corner of 11th Avenue and Pearl Street — will allow UMHB to better serve the academic, social and sensory needs of students in the Central Texas community.
“I traveled the country researching special education best practices, and saw various equipment and technology we will bring into our new facility,” she said. “During the site visits, I experienced an immersion room and knew that our students would greatly benefit from this state-of-the-art technology. We will have different sensory rooms to address various needs of children with disabilities, including the High Impact Zone and the Multisensory Room.”
Ward called the UMHB upgrade a “win for everyone.”
“UMHB students will hone skills they’ve learned in the classroom, the participating children will receive research-based interventions and strategies, and parents will experience benefits for their child now and invest in their child’s future special education teachers,” she said.
Area residents can make a donation to the Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation by calling 254-295-5451, according to UMHB. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_d3333956-b881-11ec-b33d-1bb0515a3322.html | 2022-04-10T06:52:23Z |
Charita Goshay: The peaceful transfer of power is what makes America great
Watching a taped deposition of Gen. Michael Flynn took me back to February, when the general received a rock star's welcome in Canton.
Flynn was a featured speaker on the "ReAwaken America Tour," a traveling cavalcade of MAGA stars which drew a packed house of thousands at Trinity Gospel Temple.
The tour included Eric Trump, MyPillow mogul Mike Lindell and political strategist Roger Stone, all of whom warned the audience that apocalyptic days were ahead unless they waged a fight for the soul of the country.
Flynn, who declared that the country would be "taken back," was revered and cheered like a conquering warrior.
But one of his responses during his Jan. 6 House committee deposition proves it wasn't a greeting he deserved.
When asked "Do you support the peaceful transfer of power?" Flynn pleaded the Fifth.
Um, what?
It's a "yes" or "no" question, isn't it?
Hint: The how-to instructions are embedded in the Constitution.
If you're a Flynn fan, are you OK with this?
The only alternative to a peaceful transfer of power is becoming a banana republic and enduring over and over what we witnessed on Jan. 6, 2021, and not just on the national level.
At some point, such poison will trickle downhill to the school board election. Already in our own community we've seen members resigning from public posts out of concern for their families' safety.
School board member threatened:Marlington Local school board member resigns, cites threats and harassment
Hallmark of the republic
The peaceful transfer of power is the hallmark of what it means to be a constitutional republic. If you're a self-proclaimed patriot who's unable to answer the question, what alternative do you propose?
If that isn't grounds for a court martial, what is?
There have been moments when the procedure has been put to the test. Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 precipitated the departure of southerners from the House and Senate, leading to the Civil War.
There are Democrats still bitter about Bush v. Gore, which could have triggered much more upheaval than it did had Vice President Al Gore not been willing to put his country first.
More Charita Goshay:July 4, 1776, was only the start
Back in 2016, incoming President Donald Trump ignored warnings from the Obama administration that Flynn was radioactive. Trump was forced to fire him from his national security adviser post days later after it was learned Flynn lied to the FBI and Vice President Mike Pence about unauthorized dealings with Russia.
This country is filled with Americans who have loved and served this country with honor.
We ought to prefer heroes who don't lie to the government.
Look for the authentic heroes
Every day that passes, we lose authentic heroes without much notice, such as retired Army Brigadier Gen. Charles E. McGhee, a Tuskegee Airman from Cleveland who died earlier this year at 102.
A 30-year veteran, McGhee flew combat missions in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, winning more medals than a man's chest can hold. He was promoted to brigadier general in 2020, at age 100.
Then there's Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who died last week at 98.
Williams, who visited Canton, was twice rejected by the Marines for being too short, but he persisted in serving. He earned his medal during the bloody Battle of Iwo Jima by destroying seven Japanese concrete "pillbox" bunkers with a 70-pound flamethrower.
Every political event draws its share of conspiracy theorists and extremists. Social media has made it more difficult to glean facts from fiction - there are people counting on it - but the people I spoke with at the ReAwaken America Tour were sincere in their concern for their country.
They deserve a better hero than one who refuses to answer a fundamental question about a non-negotiable principle of the country he claims to love.
That's not conservatism, heroism or patriotism.
Any one of us would have answered "yes."
That Flynn didn't, speaks volumes.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer and a member of the editorial board. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/07/06/charita-goshay-peaceful-transfer-power-what-makes-america-great/7767677001/ | 2022-07-06T10:53:39Z |
HALIFAX, NS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, announces that Rita Middleton, CEO and interim CFO of International Solar Solutions Inc., has been appointed as an independent director of the Company. Middleton will fill a seat on the board of directors of WildBrain (the "Board") being vacated by director Alan Hibben, who will be stepping down as of September 1, 2022, for personal reasons. Don Wright, Chair of the Board, will replace Hibben as Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at that time.
Rita Middleton has over twenty-five years' strategic senior management experience, including operational start-up, dynamic growth environments, and industry regulatory and public company compliance. She has more than 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, including carbon-emission credits development, ocean tidal energy, and most recently the manufacture and distribution of micro-solar energy solutions including the modular solar attic fan.
From 1990 to 2008, Middleton was in the broadcast and entertainment industry. Initially she was with CUC Broadcasting, a Canadian media company primarily in the business of cable television distribution. She then worked in increasingly senior finance, corporate development and technology roles at Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., one of Canada's largest and most successful international media companies, which was listed on the TSX and NASDAQ. She was Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Technology Services, with Alliance Atlantis at the time the company was sold for CA $2.3 billion in 2007.
Eric Ellenbogen, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of WildBrain, said: "Rita's entrepreneurial drive and deep experience with large public media companies, finance, accounting and management make her a perfect addition to our Board, bringing tremendous expertise and energy. We're pleased to welcome Rita and look forward to benefitting from her insights and leadership experience."
Don Wright, Chair of WildBrain's Board of Directors, said: "We would like to thank Alan Hibben for his time on the Board and the outstanding diligence he has brought to his role, providing strong oversight and leadership. Alan has been a paragon of good governance, representing the best interests of WildBrain's shareholders. We wish him all the best for the future."
Alan Hibben said: "I am very proud of the improvements that the Board and management have made in governance, strategy and financial flexibility over the last few years at WildBrain. I am confident that the efforts made to improve shareholder value will continue and accelerate in the future."
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At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world's most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog. Go! and more. Our shows are enjoyed worldwide in more than 150 countries on over 500 streaming platforms and telecasters, and our AVOD business – WildBrain Spark – offers one of the largest networks of kids' channels on YouTube, garnering billions of views per month from over 245 million subscribers. Through our leading agency, WildBrain CPLG, we also license consumer products and location-based entertainment in every major territory for our own properties as well as for our clients and content partners. Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada. WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at WildBrain.com.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s been more than two decades since a Democrat has won the office of Texas Attorney General. Democratic voters headed to the polls for the primary runoff election to choose a candidate they hope can end that streak: Rochelle Garza. The runoff race pit the former ACLU attorney against Joe Jaworski, a former mayor of Galveston.
Garza received 303,450 votes (62.72%), while Jaworski got 180,378 (37.28%).
Jaworski said his three decades of experience as a trial lawyer makes him the most qualified candidate. He emphasized wanting to refocus the office toward consumer protection, specifically working to hold private health care insurance companies to account.
Garza, a Brownsville native, highlights herself as someone who “deeply understands” Texas working families and the issues they care about — especially when it comes to Texans’ grievances with the health care system.
Garza pointed to a case she won before the U.S. Supreme Court as evidence she can have success in major legal battles. In Azar v. Garza, she represented a teenage, undocumented immigrant in U.S. custody who was denied access to abortion.
“I’m the only one that has been able to reinforce reproductive rights,” Garza said. “With Roe [Roe v. Wade] at risk this summer, we’re going to need someone like that. We’re going to need someone like me, a champion who knows how to fight these cases … knows how to ensure that we protect civil rights.”
Her case before the high court resulted in the “Garza notice,” a requirement that teenagers in immigration custody must be informed of their right to access abortion.
“I think we’re all substantially on the same page when it comes to the major ticket items that appear on cable news every night. But my specific request to Democratic voters is restore the Texas Attorney General’s Office to that of a consumer protection law firm,” Jaworski said.
“If Democrats want to win in November, then I’m going to respectfully suggest that they support Joe Jaworski, an attorney who not only will get every Democrat to vote, as Ms. Garza may be able to say, but also moderate Republicans and independents,” Jaworski added.
Garza said ahead of the runoff her vote count made her confident Texans will choose her in May.
“We pulled in over 400,000 votes, more than double the next two opponents. The people of Texas are saying something. They’re saying that they’re ready for representation; they’re ready for a woman to take on this position, a Latina,” Garza said. | https://cw33.com/news/rochelle-garza-wins-attorney-general-democratic-runoff/ | 2022-06-20T22:21:48Z |
Commentary on today's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report by Frank Steemers, Senior Economist, The Conference Board
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's jobs report showed another strong month for payrolls, with 528,000 jobs added in July 2022, after an upwardly revised increase of 398,000 jobs in June. Thus far, the buoyant labor market is still defying headwinds in the rest of the economy, where economic activity has slowed. Usually, hiring decisions react to changes in business activity a few months later. Therefore, hiring is likely to decelerate over the coming months.
The unemployment rate ticked down to a historically low 3.5 percent in July 2022, down from 3.6 percent in June. The labor force participation rate decreased slightly to 62.1 percent in July, down from 62.2 percent in June. Overall, employment has now returned to its pre-pandemic level (February 2020). Job recovery has been somewhat slower for women, with employment still 0.1 percent below the pre-pandemic level, whereas employment for men now exceeds the pre-pandemic level by 0.2 percent.
Job growth remains strong in leisure and hospitality, which added 96,000 jobs in July, although recent job gains are twice as small as a year ago. Across most other industries job growth was strong. Jobs were gained in professional and business services (89,000), health care and social assistance (96,600), manufacturing (30,000), retail trade (21,600), and transportation and warehousing (20,900).
The labor market is still very tight and wage growth remains elevated. While job openings and quits rates are still historically high, job openings—a good leading indicator for employment changes—have fallen for three consecutive months. This may indicate that softening in labor demand lies ahead.
With inflation still elevated and the labor market robust, the Fed will likely continue to rapidly raise interest rates over the coming months. While economic output contracted for two consecutive quarters in the first half of 2022, a strong labor market means that currently we are likely not in recession. However, economic activity is expected to further cool towards the end of the year and it is increasingly likely that the US economy will fall into recession before yearend or in early 2023. The unemployment rate would likely rise following slowing economic activity and possible job losses although currently we expect the unemployment rate to remain below 4.5 percent in 2023. Labor force participation would decline as job opportunities diminish. Wage growth will likely cool as employee bargaining power weakens and businesses need to manage costs.
In reaction to slowing economic activity, companies will likely reduce or freeze hiring as a first step towards cost reductions. Depending on the gravity of the decline in economic activity, companies may reduce hours, bonuses, and wages, or turn to furloughs and layoffs. Lower-skilled workers would be more vulnerable to job losses, as also seen in earlier recessions when unemployment rates rose more for these workers. However, severe difficulties in finding and retaining workers over the last two years may prompt employers to be more careful about laying off workers. In addition, in in-person services, where the number of jobs is still recovering and 7 percent below pre-pandemic level, there may be less need for downsizing.
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Spring practice presents first opportunity for ISU football players to earn roster spots
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State football team continues to prepare for its 2022 campaign and the spring game at Holt Arena in late April.
As the team rolls on with spring practices, head coach Charlie Ragle says every player must earn his roster spot in this new era of ISU football.
"Everybody's position is up for grabs," Ragle said. "Nobody is guaranteed a roster spot in the fall. You've got to go earn that. What they did in the past is the past. And we've said it from from day one. It's a new era. And you're being constantly evaluated on what you've done over the last couple of months in the weight room and those competitive Friday situations, all of those conditioning sessions. But we're going to play the best guys that give us the best chance to win."
Ragle added that extends to the QB position too.
"We know Tyler's an extremely talented quarterback," Ragle said. "Obviously, he suffered a major injury last year and didn't play very much. And obviously, I believe that, he was part of our team's problems last year. But he's going to have to be the best quarterback this spring and in the fall to be the starter in September. And he knows that."
The ISU Spring Game takes place April 23rd inside Holt Arena. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/03/31/spring-practice-presents-first-opportunity-for-isu-football-players-to-earn-roster-spots/ | 2022-04-01T04:20:31Z |
Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States' Statistical Report Validates Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Urgent Call for Action to Reverse Brain Cancer Trends in Children and Adolescents
ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2022 //PRNewswire// -- A new report published in Neuro-Oncology exposes an alarming reality for children, adolescents, and families facing pediatric brain cancer across the country. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF, curethekids.org) funded this first-of-its-kind report by the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS, cbtrus.org) to increase understanding of the scope and severity of this childhood disease.
- More children under the age of 19 are diagnosed with brain tumors, and dying from them, than ever before, while adult brain cancer patients are experiencing a decline in the incidence of diagnosis and mortality rates.
- There are significant disparities in the incidence of diagnosis and mortality rates among states. While the report doesn't address the reasons for these disparities, we know that differences in access to treatment, environmental factors, and emphasis on pediatric cancer in state health policies warrant closer study.
- Pediatric brain cancer doesn't discriminate but is a disproportionate threat to children of color, who experience lower survival rates than white children.
- While mortality rates have increased, the need for attention to survivorship is greater than ever. The estimated number of children and adolescents in the United States living with the aftereffects of brain tumors has increased by 45% since 2010.
- Even as their odds for survival have declined, children and adolescents diagnosed with brain tumors are, on average, living longer. This increase brings a higher demand for health resources and palliative care education for patients, survivors, and their families.
"This report from CBTRUS validates what the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has been saying for years: Pediatric cancer demands more attention and a greater investment in the development of new treatments and resources for patient families," says Courtney Davies, PBTF President and CEO. "Pediatric brain cancer trends are moving in the opposite direction of those for adults because childhood cancer does not receive the same level of attention, research, or financial commitment as adult cancers. The research community, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare policymakers, and funders must do more. Kids' lives are at stake."
There are more than 120 types of brain tumors in need of treatment advancements. Small patient populations for these individual tumor types, insufficient tissue samples, and the lack of research funding have led to an incomplete understanding of this disease.
Progress towards effective treatments or cures is also slow. Treatments developed for adult populations are ineffective for kids or contribute to long-term health complications. Because pediatric brain tumors are a numerically small problem, research scientists and pharmaceutical companies are not incentivized to study them. Meanwhile, the developmental, emotional, and financial impact on children diagnosed with brain tumors and their families is profound.
PBTF is committed to leading the way toward a future without childhood cancer. This report provides insights that are shaping our response to this public health crisis. As a result of our analysis of the report, we are:
- Focusing greater attention on state-level health policy and advocating for emphasis on pediatric health.
- Redoubling our commitment to funding promising early-stage research. Every dollar PBTF invests attracts 12 dollars in follow-on funding.
- Directing family support resources to states where the need is greatest and where each dollar can make the most difference.
There is no cure for pediatric cancer without collaboration, and we need patient advocacy organizations, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and caring individuals to walk alongside us as we address the local impact of pediatric cancer. If you have questions about how you can make a difference, email us at info@curethekids.org. Visit curethekids.org/cbtrus-report to view the full report.
No parent believes their child will be diagnosed with brain cancer. When it happens, no patient, parent, sibling, or survivor should have to stand alone. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is there for families facing the deadliest and most common childhood cancer, responding with resources and community support that address every family member's needs. The largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research, PBTF also funds and advocates for innovative projects that lead to vital discoveries, new clinical trials, and better treatments – all bringing us closer to a cure. We're able to do that because of people and partners committed to supporting families and ending childhood brain cancer. Learn more at curethekids.org.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced a last call for registration for its workshop on global supply chain security for microelectronics standardization, being held on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The workshop is taking place July 27–29 at the headquarters of Booz Allen Hamilton, 8283 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA. The event has reached capacity for in-person registration but registration for remote participation is still available.
Click here to register for the workshop and view the draft agenda.
The workshop is designed to assess standardization activities that will help DOD fulfill its mandate under Section 224 of the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act to establish standards for supply chain security for microelectronics products and services procured by DoD. The workshop is scoped to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices. Custom devices – ASICs, Systems on Chip, DoD specific bitstream for FPGAs – are outside the focus of this workshop.
The first day of the workshop program will be stage-setting with a report on responses to a Request for Information (RFI), the DoD Section 224 framework, and panel discussions with standards developing organizations, federal agencies and industry. The second day will feature concurrent breakout group discussions on three supply chain risk management areas: procurement management, information and intellectual property (IP) protection, and secure design. The workshop will conclude with a half-day session for reports from the breakouts, open discussion, and next steps.
Workshop speakers will include:
- Christine Rink, DoD
- Stephanie Lin, DoD
- Gordon Gillerman, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- David Bergman, IPC
- Mike Regan, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
- Maria Palombini, IEEE Standards Association
- Paul Nixon, BAE Systems (JEDEC)
- Alan Lucero, Intel (USNC of IEC)
- Daniel DiMase, Aerocyonics (SAE International)
- Mary Saunders, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Kanitra Tyler, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Jon Boyens, NIST
- Carolynn Amberntson, Lockheed Martin
- John Zolper, Raytheon
- Jeremy Muldavin, GlobalFoundries
- Allyson D. Yarbrough, The Aerospace Corporation
- Daniel Radack, Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA)
"ANSI welcomes the opportunity to support DoD as it looks to the standardization community to help strengthen supply chain security for microelectronics. Bringing together the affected constituencies for an open dialogue will advance robust solutions," said S. Joe Bhatia, ANSI president and CEO.
The workshop is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents. In-person attendees must be fully-vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 5 days prior to the workshop.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.
The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.
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Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested at LA airport in connection with 2021 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky was taken into custody Wednesday morning at Los Angeles International Airport in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year, authorities said.
The performer, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was detained on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.
Mayers, 33, was wanted in connected with a Nov. 6, 2021 shooting after an argument escalated, authorities said. Mayers is accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who sustained a minor injury and later sought medical treatment, police said.
Mayers and two other men ran after the gunfire, police said.
Mayers’ RCA Records publicist and attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
TMZ and NBC News first reported the arrest and details of the 2021 shooting.
Mayers had been photographed days earlier in Barbados with Rihanna. The high-profile celebrity couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child together. They haven’t revealed the due date.
Mayers released his last studio album four years ago and like Rihanna has become as known for fashion trendsetting as he is for music. He was the focus of international attention in 2019 after being detained for nearly a month in Sweden following a street brawl. He was found guilty of assault and given a “conditional sentence” that meant no additional time in jail.
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University Targeted by 'PrivateLoader', A Pay-Per-Install Malware Distribution Service
CAMBRIDGE, England, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that an African technology university stopped a recent cyber-attack using Darktrace AI. The attackers attempted to distribute PrivateLoader malware, a pay-per-install malware service commonly associated with cryptomining and IP theft.
The public university, which has been established for over 30 years in Africa, awards students with undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology-related subjects. The university holds vast amounts of valuable IP including government-funded research into artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable energy solutions, which is a prime target for financially motivated cyber-criminals as well as state-sponsored attackers.
The university was targeted during a trial of Darktrace's AI in mid-April. The AI technology had formed a unique understanding of the university's 'normal' operations across its digital estate which allowed it to spot the out-of-the-ordinary activity indicative of an attack. In this case, the AI detected a desktop connecting to a rare external endpoint using a mechanism that was not consistent with their technology stack.
The IP address was subsequently tracked by Darktrace's AI Analyst and found to be related to the pay-per-install malware service, PrivateLoader. The compromised device was then observed performing activity indicative of 'RedLineStealer' and 'MarsStealer', information-stealing malware which exfiltrate data with the intent of monetizing it through direct use or distribution on darknet sites.
Darktrace AI detected the attack in its earliest stages, and the threat was interrupted before any critical research or student data could be exfiltrated. After the attack was contained, a thorough investigation into the incident was conducted to ensure future cyber resilience for the university.
"PrivateLoader is an emerging malware service which has grown in popularity over the past year. It is unsurprising that attackers would target a university with this attack tool, typically used to distribute information-stealing malware which can harvest the critical data that universities hold for financial or more political purposes," commented Toby Lewis, Darktrace's Global Head of Threat Analysis. "By taking a number of subtle indicators from across the organization into consideration, including time of day, duration, data in and out, and peer analysis of similar devices and users, Self-Learning AI is uniquely capable of spotting these threats in their earliest stages – before critical data falls into the wrong hands."
About Darktrace
Darktrace (DARK:L), a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. Darktrace's fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's 'Most Influential Companies' for 2021.
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James “Jim” Kirby Mohler II
James “Jim” Kirby Mohler II, 60, of Salado passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at a local hospital.
A visitation for Jim will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church in Salado. Jim’s funeral will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. His burial will follow at Levita Cemetery in Levita, Texas.
Jim was born on August 18, 1962, to James and Agnes Mohler in Houston, Texas. Jim grew up in Moffat and attended school in Belton. He started working for his father at Jimsco Glass in Temple at the age of only sixteen. He met the love of his life, Sheila and they were Belton High School sweethearts. They married on December 12, 1981. Together they had four children and worked side by side every day. Jim owned and operated Jimsco Glass in Temple for over 35 years. He loved the lake, traveling, spending time on his houseboat, and being with his family.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Mohler and his parents, James and Agnes Mohler.
Jim is survived by his children, Jami Mohler of Salado, Jessi and her husband, Dave Ausman of Brunssum, Netherlands, Kari and her husband, Jim Eberts of Honolulu, Hawaii, Trey Mohler and his wife, Fallen of Salado; his siblings, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Johnnie of Cypress, Anne Ley and husband, Ed of Belton, and twelve cherished grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to 3C Cowboy Fellowship in Salado.
Arrangements are entrusted to Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Belton.
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Salesforce appexchange provider leverages capital infusion to expand event management and payments processing platform and double down on employee retention and growth
NEW YORK , June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackthorn.io, the wizard of event management, payment processing, and SMS apps on Salesforce, today announces $16 million in funding — $15M in debt financing with nearly $1M in primary financing. Fueled by its capital raise, Blackthorn.io expects to grow its customer base by 40% by the end of the year.
With a valuation of $75 million, this investment will enhance Blackthorn.io's evergreen stability initiatives to provide a reliable events and payments experience on Salesforce by bolstering its engineering teams and making significant upgrades to its technology. Additionally, with the increased demand for its suite of applications, Blackthorn.io plans to expand its platform functionality and bring new, innovative apps to market alongside mitigating operations in the event of uncertain times.
"Taking an unconventional route for funding has enabled Blackthorn.io to stay focused on our core mission, delivering simple applications that allow our customers to focus on business outcomes rather than cumbersome administrative processes," said Chris Federspiel, CEO and co-founder of Blackthorn.io. "This investment allows us to not only invest in and grow our team but also invest in and grow the solutions we provide for our customers."
Blackthorn.io has hired industry veteran Brett Waters as Senior Vice President of Global Sales to fuel its continued growth. With more than 20 years of sales experience, Waters brings deep expertise from OwnBackup, Conga, SMS Media, and other software companies to Blackthorn.io. In his new role, Waters will lead and motivate the sales team to strengthen and expand business operations, driving a strong breadth of performance across multi-functional teams and addressing diverse market segments. Additionally, Stuart Croft will transition into the new role of Chief Operating Officer, where he will lead initiatives to position the business for growth to $50M ARR.
Blackthorn.io is working to bridge the gap between perception and reality with CRM-native technologies that build upon the digital investment already made by Salesforce users. With 66% of organizations shifting to data-first decision making, Blackthorn.io's Salesforce-native tools, enhanced by technology partners like AWS and Heroku, empower modern organizations to think beyond their immediate goals and provide their constituents with personalized engagement.
For more information on how Blackthorn.io empowers organizations with personalized engagement, visit www.blackthorn.io.
About Blackthorn.io
Blackthorn.io provides companies the freedom to focus on customers instead of processes with award-winning native-Salesforce applications. As the 2021 Salesforce.org ISV Cross-Industry Partner of the Year in AMER & EMEA, Blackthorn is committed to providing the best product functionality across all industries. So whether you're looking to adopt a Return on Event mindset through live and digital events, mitigate compliance risks, or ensure your organization can take payments quickly and securely from anywhere, Blackthorn is the ISV partner for your #digitalacceleration.
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HINDMAN, Ky. (AP) — National Guard soldiers rushed to distribute bottled water to flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky as forecasters warned of more rain coming to the region.
In the days since historic flooding swamped the Appalachian region, the availability of water surfaced as a big concern for victims after the floodwaters badly damaged water systems. As donations poured into the region, water was a main priority, along with cleaning supplies.
“We’re going to deliver water until these counties and areas beg us to stop delivering water,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. “As hot as it is, with as many systems that are out, we want a mountain of water there.”
National Guard soldiers have delivered more than 11,600 cases of water, the governor said, as intense heat and humidity added to the misery as people continued shoveling out from the wreckage left by flooding that struck in the middle of the night a week ago.
In Knott County, Kirsten Gomez said she’s going through about five cases of water daily — for drinking and for cleaning mud-caked possessions that can be salvaged.
Her doublewide trailer was badly damaged by floodwaters from nearby Troublesome Creek. She was reconnected to the local water system Wednesday, but the water was so “murky looking” that her family was only using it to wash themselves, she said.
Volunteers are driving through the area multiple times a day, dropping off cases of water and other essentials, she said.
“It looks like an assembly line, people bringing water,” Gomez said. “We try not to take as much because we know other people need it as well.”
Water service has been restored to many people in the region, the governor said. But about 13,500 service connections remained without water and another 41,000 service connections have boiled water advisories, Beshear said. Work is continuing on heavily damaged water systems, but other systems were “wiped out,” the governor said Wednesday. In some areas, it could take weeks or even months to repair water systems, he said.
Water crews from across the state are assisting in the repairs, Beshear said.
Kentucky’s bourbon distillers also stepped up by sending tankers and totes of water — usually reserved for spirits — into the flood-ravaged region, said Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Gregory said his group was working with state emergency officials to prioritize areas and coordinate deliveries.
“When Kentucky hurts, we hurt,” Gregory said. “We’re all in this together and it’s our obligation as a signature industry to step up and do whatever we can for our fellow Kentuckians.”
Beshear said a special legislative session will likely be needed to craft a relief package for the region. The governor holds the power to reconvene lawmakers for a special session.
The Democratic governor said a state relief package should include aid to repair water systems to spare ratepayers from footing the repair costs through higher water rates.
“Because otherwise, they’re going to go to ratepayers,” he said. “So people who just lost everything that are rebuilding would have their water rates just skyrocket in what it would cost.”
Damage to area schools will total at least in the tens of millions of dollars, Beshear said. He said he’s spoken with lawmakers about including school aid as part of the relief package.
Scattered thunderstorms were moving through the area again Thursday, but most had been on the lighter side as of midafternoon, National Weather Service meteorologist Philomon Geertson said.
He said storms were expected to continue moving through overnight that had the potential to cause some isolated flash flooding. In addition, a cluster of storms have the potential to cause isolated or scattered flash flooding Friday, he said. The primary concern, he said, is that the saturated ground could cause waterways to rise quickly.
The statewide death toll from the historic flooding is 37, the governor said. Amid the massive cleanup, more families were preparing to bury loved ones killed in the flooding. Initial expenditures from a relief fund opened by Beshear were distributed to pay funeral expenses of flood victims.
More than 1,300 people were rescued in the days after the storm as teams searched in boats and combed debris-clogged creekbanks. Beshear said Thursday that the primary search-and-rescue mission had been completed and the focus had shifted to wellness checks.
About 3,000 customers still lacked electricity in eastern Kentucky, the governor said. Emergency shelters and area state parks housed more than 500 people who fled homes that were destroyed or badly damaged. Many more are staying with relatives and friends.
Cooling centers were opened after forecasters warned of the risk of heat-related illnesses.
President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to counties flooded after 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours last week in the Appalachian mountain region.
The flooding also hit areas just across the state line in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Newly formed Scientific Advisory Board will support and advise the company towards submission of in IND and a First-in-Human Clinical Study of AGS-499 for ALS
BE'ER SHEVA, Israel, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuromagen Pharma Ltd., a company developing a new class of drugs for the treatment of degenerative and senescence-associated diseases, announced today the establishment of a Scientific Advisory Board and the appointment of Prof. Gal Ifergane, Head of the Neurology Department at Soroka Medical Center as its first member.
Gil Ben-Menachem, Neuromagen's CEO said: "Prof. Ifergane brings to Neuromagen extensive expertise within the neurology field. His research and clinical experience will be of outmost importance as we move forward towards the clinic. We are honored to have Prof. Ifergane on board, and are extremely happy to have a Be'er Sheva-based key opinion leader such as him joining our ranks."
"I am delighted to join Neuromagen's Scientific Advisory Board," stated Professor Ifergane. "Prof. Esther Priel's research on the telomerase activators is very promising and I look forward to be working with the company towards bringing its lead drug candidate AGS-499 to the clinic for the benefit of patients."
Prof. Gal Ifergane completed his education and training in Ben Gurion University and Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, Israel. Since 2012 he has been serving as the Head of Soroka's Medical Center Neurology department. As a Deputy Director of the Medical Center, Prof. Ifergane created the vision for and led the development of the Brain Medicine Division, which he also currently chairs. His research activity is focused on clinical, epidemiological and basic neuroscience in the field of headache, stroke, PTSD and other aspects of clinical neurology. He initiated and participated in several innovation initiatives, focused on the deployment of various digital and biomed technologies in various settings. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic he extensively practiced, advocated and developed deployment programs for enhancing availability of medical care using modern digital channels.
About Neuromagen Pharma
Neuromagen Pharma is an early-stage pharmaceutical company developing a new class of innovative small molecules which activate telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) – an enzyme which plays a major role in aging-related diseases and in cellular senescence. Neuromagen's pipeline includes drugs for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's, type 1 diabetes, fertility, and cardiovascular diseases.
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DALLAS FORT WORTH, Texas, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Royal House Partners ("RHP") a leading provider of residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical services in Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma welcomes the addition of Schuler Plumbing based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to their family of businesses.
RHP was founded in 2021 by CPS Capital, a Toronto-based investment firm, and 1801 Holdings, a Dallas-based group of seasoned home services professionals, who have spent a considerable amount of time developing a residential and light commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical roll-up strategy.
As a leadership team, we have been busy the last several months acquiring businesses in the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical & Home Services space. The addition of Schuler allows Royal House Partners to further expand its footprint which marks our fifth acquisition in Oklahoma in the last ten months.
Schuler's service team consists of twelve experienced, licensed journeymen plumbers and licensed apprentice plumbers. In addition to caring for Schuler's loyal residential customers, the company also routinely serves some 50+ area restaurants that rely on Schuler for immediate plumbing service attention. Schuler also meets the needs of many multi-family residences, condominiums, retirement centers, and hotels throughout Oklahoma City.
Paul Adams, Chief Growth Officer & Founder of RHP, notes, "We are super excited to welcome the Schuler team. Russell and Vicki Thorp have carried on the Schuler legacy and further built it to one of the most reputable plumbing operations in Oklahoma."
Russell Thorp, Owner, notes, "Since 1978, our slogan 'Trusted name. Proven reputation.' has been recognized as Schuler's hallmark throughout Oklahoma City and the surrounding cities. As we have advanced the legacy passed to us by the company founder, the business has experienced ongoing exponential growth for the past twelve years. Our desire in partnering with RHP is that Schuler will continue to be a leading service provider in the greater metropolitan area."
Terry Sorrells, Regional Vice President Oklahoma, notes, "We are excited to add Schuler Plumbing to our home services family. This addition will strengthen our plumbing division and give us a stronger reach in Oklahoma City Metro area."
HVAC businesses interested in joining the RHP team should contact Paul Adams paul@royalhousepartners.com. For more information about RHP, visit https://www.royalhousepartners.com/home
CPS Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm, based in Toronto, founded by owner-operators who look to partner with business owners to realize their growth and transition goals. CPS Capital is focused on North American opportunities to invest in exceptional businesses in growing industries with attractive characteristics. We look to become value-added partners with every business we work with. We bring significant capability, expertise, and capital to provide business owners with an attractive option compared to traditional financial or strategic buyers.
For more information, please visit us at https://cpscapital.com/
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New offering allows organizations to control data access with a few simple clicks
NEW YORK and BRUSSELS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collibra, the Data Intelligence company, today announced Collibra Protect with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, during Snowflake Summit '22. The new offering is designed to help teams securely and quickly access data to drive better decision making.
Today's consumers continue to be concerned about how enterprises are using personal information. According to PwC, nine in ten consumers want to see companies be more proactive about data protection. Collibra Protect with Snowflake's Data Cloud allows organizations to control access and protect sensitive information, while ensuring that employees can work at the speed of business.
Snowflake Ventures, the venture arm of Snowflake, announced investment in Collibra in January 2022 to boost product development and deliver visibility across data in Snowflake. The new Collibra Protect offering marks the first product innovation from the investment. Collibra has also achieved the highest standing in the Snowflake Partner Network as a Snowflake Elite Partner and is part of the Snowflake Governance Accelerated Program.
Collibra Protect enables users to create policies that mask sensitive data via a no-code interface, so users don't have to rely on technical resources. Users can apply policies and ensure data is protected across Snowflake. Collibra additionally provides teams with context about data to ensure that tailored policies can be put in place to protect personal information and drive better decision making.
"Collibra and Snowflake are united in our shared goal to make data easier to understand, manage and use," said Laura Sellers, Chief Product Officer for Collibra. "This joint integration brings crystal-clear visibility into how data is defined and governed, simplifies data access controls across the Snowflake Data Cloud, and empowers businesses with better quality data. This is a best-in-class approach that enterprises can count on to power smarter business decisions."
The Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud is the system of engagement for data that unifies data catalog, data lineage, flexible governance, continuous quality, and built-in privacy. With Collibra and Snowflake, joint customers can expect to make faster, more informed decisions so they can always stay one step ahead.
"This is an important milestone in our continued partnership with Collibra as we focus on helping customers across the globe easily and securely connect with data," said Christian Kleinerman, SVP of Product at Snowflake. "By transparently delivering data everyone can trust, we can help organizations boost employee productivity, meet today's regulatory requirements at scale and continue to innovate and grow."
"Data security is fundamental for effective data management," said Jennifer Glenn, Research Director for Information and Data Security at IDC. "With this new capability, Collibra is making it easier for data stewards to secure and protect sensitive information."
"We have been using Collibra for some time now and we are kicking off our journey with Snowflake," said Koenraad D'Hondt, Data Architecture & Governance CoE Lead at Telenet. "The recent investment of Snowflake into Collibra and roadmap prioritization reassure us we have the right partners and a solid toolkit to continue delivering on our mission: ensuring quality data is available in a secure way to all relevant business and data stakeholders."
Collibra was awarded the Snowflake Financial Services and Healthcare and Life Sciences Competency badges for its ability to support banking, insurance, and healthcare customers in Snowflake Data Cloud. Collibra is extending the depth of its platform, unlocking new ways to transform the industry and accelerate data-driven outcomes for customers.
Learn more about Collibra Protect for Snowflake.
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- Optimize Snowflake data platform productivity with Collibra
Since 2008, Collibra has been uniting organizations by delivering trusted data for every use, for every user, and across every source. Our Data Intelligence Cloud brings flexible governance, continuous quality and built-in privacy to all types of data. The Global 2000 relies on Collibra to create the critical alignment that accelerates workflows and delivers better results faster. We have a diverse global footprint, with offices in the U.S., Belgium, Australia, Czech Republic, France, Poland and the U.K. To learn more, visit collibra.com, follow @Collibra on Twitter or follow us on LinkedIn.
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First Meritor Suspension Purpose-Built for the Bus/Coach Market
TROY, Mich., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced the launch of its ProTec™ Independent Front Suspension (IFS) for motorcoach applications. The new IFS MIS-20E is Meritor's first suspension specifically designed for the ride quality and heavy load requirements of motorcoaches. Based on field-proven technology, this product is Meritor's first fully integrated suspension and steering system made to be a drop-in replacement for bus and coach manufacturers.
"The ProTec IFS will deliver the same level of confidence, performance and reliability for the bus and coach industry that military operators have realized from our ProTec solutions over the last two decades," said Christina Simon, senior director of Industrial Product Development for Meritor. "This solution addresses market demand for premium ride quality, ease of maintenance and outstanding reliability."
The ProTec IFS features a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of up to 20,000 pounds and twin tube performance dampers for control and comfort while providing exceptional overall tire life. It is also equipped with Meritor components to ensure commonality and availability of aftermarket parts including the same bevel-gear hub wheel-ends featured on the U.S. military's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program vehicles and EX+™ L air disc brakes for excellent stopping power and brake life. For more information please visit meritor.com.
About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 110-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Michigan, United States, and is made up of more than 9,600 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Meritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company's website at www.meritor.com.
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US airlines most likely to bump passengers
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US airlines most likely to bump passengers
If you’re flying an airline that’s not Southwest, chances are you received a seat assignment when you purchased tickets. With your spot on the plane secure, it’s easy to forget to check in until arriving at the airport. But imagine running late and getting through the check-in line just to be told you don’t have a seat.
It might sound ludicrous: How could you not have a seat if you paid for one? But bumping is standard practice for most carriers.
Stacker collected information from the April 2022 Air Travel Consumer Report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to rank airlines based on how often they “bump,” or deny boarding, passengers. Passengers are bumped when the airline oversells a flight and shifts or compensates passengers afterward. The data covers the period from October through December 2021 with rankings based on the number of passengers involuntarily denied boarding per 10,000 passengers boarded.
For ties, the airline with a higher number of passengers boarded ranked lower. A passenger is considered voluntarily denied boarding if they gave up their seat on an oversold flight in exchange for compensation. This data includes U.S. airlines with at least 0.5% of total domestic scheduled-service passenger revenues, operating aircraft with more than 30 seats. Airlines in this report also include their branded codeshare partners. This section furnishes data on the number of passengers who hold confirmed reservations and are denied boarding (“bumped”) from a flight because it is oversold. These figures include only passengers whose oversold flight departs without them; they do not include passengers affected by canceled, delayed, or diverted flights.
Before reading on, some things to note: While not ranked on this metric, SkyWest Airlines had the highest rate of voluntary denied boardings, and Southwest Airlines had the highest absolute number of involuntary denied boardings.
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#17. Delta Air Lines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 10,508 (3.49 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 0
– Total passengers boarded: 30,133,454
Delta Air Lines tied for second in the 2022 American Customer Service Index (ACSI) report, and for good reason—though it did have more than 10,000 voluntary passenger bumps, it didn’t have a single case of involuntary denied boarding. The airline prides itself on its transparency with customers when it comes to overbooking, as well as offering compensation for passengers who choose to give up their seats.
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#16. Allegiant Air
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 431 (1.16 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 0
– Total passengers boarded: 3,731,034
Allegiant Air is unique in that it flies in an “out and back” model, which means crews originate at a base and return there every night, so they’re able to sleep at home. The no-frills airline also strives to ease passengers’ minds by offering low fares. In the cases where a flight is overbooked, Allegiant not only will compensate a traveler willing to give up their seat, but one who gets bumped involuntarily, too.
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#15. Endeavor Air
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 2,728 (7.8 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 0
– Total passengers boarded: 3,498,186
Endeavor Air is a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, and like its parent company, the regional airline is known for treating its customers with care. Though its number per 10,000 people who voluntarily gave up their seats is a little higher, Endeavor still had no cases of denying a passenger boarding without their consent.
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#14. Hawaiian Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 16 (0.08 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 0
– Total passengers boarded: 1,992,068
Flying to Hawaii should be a relaxing experience, and Hawaiian Airlines gives its passengers peace of mind by assuring them they will have a seat on their flight. On the rare occasion flights oversell, Hawaiian Airlines compensates guests who volunteer to relinquish their seats and helps them get on the next flight to their destination, even if it’s on a different carrier.
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#13. United Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 2,609 (1.2 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 16 (0.01 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 21,830,661
United Airlines was part of the four-way tie for second place in ACSI’s report, and in April 2022 they became even more accommodating by allowing travelers to change or cancel a Basic Economy (the most restrictive) ticket without losing all their funds. They did have some instances of involuntarily denied boarding; however, both that number and the amount of voluntary bumping were low.
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#12. JetBlue Airways
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 864 (1.12 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 16 (0.02 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 7,738,593
JetBlue Airways was #1 in customer service according to ACSI’s report, and despite having some involuntary bumping, its overall numbers are pretty low. The company bid $3.6 billion to buy Spirit Airlines (which is notorious for having poor customer service) in April 2022; however, Spirit rejected the offer.
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#11. Alaska Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 2,386 (3.65 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 51 (0.08 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 6,537,197
Alaska Airlines may have a higher number of overbooking incidents, but its bump policy is still beneficial to the traveler. Like many other airlines, those who volunteer their seat will receive compensation in addition to being rebooked on the next available flight to their final destination. Those who are involuntarily denied boarding also have options, and anyone willing to arrive at their destination later is heavily rewarded.
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#10. Spirit Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 1,853 (2.27 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 94 (0.12 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 8,160,830
Spirit Airlines does not have a great reputation for customer service, and in June 2020, the Department of Transportation fined the airline for violating federal bumping policy, but in the time that’s passed since its transgression, it seems Spirit is working on better pleasing passengers. Case in point: It’s in the middle of this list with a relatively low number of voluntary and involuntary bumping.
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#9. SkyWest Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 9,595 (9.39 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 160 (0.16 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 10,216,924
SkyWest has an alarmingly high number of voluntary bumps, but its involuntary number is relatively low. The regional airline is the largest in North America and is commissioned by Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest), American Airlines (as American Eagle), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), and United Airlines (as United Express). As a result, it adapts the bump policy of the carrier contracting that specific flight.
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#8. Mesa Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 727 (2.8 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 47 (0.18 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 2,600,969
Mesa Airlines is a regional airline that operates flights for American Airlines (as American Eagle) and United Airlines (as United Express). Though its bump numbers are a little higher, Mesa strives to be as accommodating to passengers as possible and has laid out an extensive “Customer Bill of Rights” that explains its policies.
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#7. Republic Airways
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 2,303 (4.94 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 101 (0.22 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 4,664,483
If you haven’t heard of Republic Airways, you probably don’t live on the East Coast. Republic is another regional airline that operates under American Eagle, United Express, and Delta Connection. It appears that East Coast travelers are particularly reliable—these flights tend to oversell more than in other regions.
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#6. Horizon Air
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 558 (3.9 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 38 (0.27 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 1,430,372
Horizon Air is Alaska’s regional airline, so why does it have more instances of bumps than its sister airline? The issue could be based on the sheer number of planes, and it’s a problem Alaska is hoping to solve by expanding its fleet in the coming years.
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#5. American Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 8,787 (2.67 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 1,171 (0.36 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 32,951,348
American Airlines is also part of that four-way tie for second place in the ACSI report, and though its bump numbers are a little on the high side, they’ve actually improved in recent years, and Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman explained why.
“Over the last several years, we’ve really improved our technology around essentially pre-removing customers,” she said. “So either before they get to the airport, several days before they fly if we know that flight is at the risk of overselling, providing them an opportunity to bid or to take compensation, or even just move to a different flight that’s probably a little bit better than the flight that they were previously scheduled on.”
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#4. Southwest Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 9,649 (2.7 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 1,304 (0.36 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 35,778,696
Southwest is the last airline in ASCI’s tie for remarkable customer service; however, the company that markets itself as being all about the customer by offering perks, such as free checked bags and no change fees, has found itself in a bind. Not only has it become one of the least reliable airlines in the country, but it also didn’t make good on its promise to stop overbooking flights.
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#3. Envoy Air
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 1,952 (5.35 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 165 (0.45 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 3,647,596
Envoy Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. It staffs, operates, and maintains American Eagle planes, but American is responsible for scheduling, marketing, and selling flights. As you can see, regional airlines are much more likely to bump than their mainline counterparts.
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#2. PSA Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 1,616 (4.59 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 162 (0.46 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 3,522,061
Like Envoy, PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. It follows the same structure, too. That makes three airlines under the American umbrella in the top 10 most likely to bump a passenger.
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#1. Frontier Airlines
– Passengers voluntarily denied boarding: 1,684 (2.94 per 10K)
– Involuntarily denied boarding: 887 (1.55 per 10K)
– Total passengers boarded: 5,734,906
Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier and with that comes drawbacks. In this instance, that’s a higher chance of getting involuntarily bumped on Frontier than any of the other 16 airlines on this list. In February 2022, Frontier announced its plan to merge with Spirit, and if the deal goes through, it’ll become a massive discount airline and the fifth largest U.S. carrier.
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Zayon Martinez spent his final hour of second grade hiding under a desk while bullets flew through Robb Elementary School.
By the end of the carnage, 19 of his schoolmates and two teachers were killed. Now Zayon, who's supposed to start third grade Tuesday, doesn't want to set foot in another classroom, his father said.
"I went and talked to my son and I told him, 'They're gonna have more cops. They're gonna have higher fencing. And he wasn't having it," said Zayon's father, Adam Martinez.
"He said, 'It doesn't matter. They're not gonna protect us.'"
Zayon's fear is not unfounded. Since the tragic end to the last school year, the grief enveloping Uvalde, Texas, has been compounded by outrage.
Families learned law enforcement officers waited more than 70 minutes before entering the two classrooms where 19 students and two teachers lay mortally wounded.
And authorities repeatedly changed their stories about what happened as damning new evidence emerged.
Now, families who already lost one child in the massacre worry about sending another child back to school. And months of preparation by parents and school administrators will be put to the test.
Robb Elementary School will not reopen
No students or staff will return to the site of the deadliest school massacre in almost a decade.
"We're not going back to that campus," Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Hal Harrell said in June.
Instead, children who were first graders at Robb Elementary last year will start second grade at Dalton Elementary.
Second and third graders at Robb last year will go to the new Uvalde Elementary, located at an existing educational complex in town. Many Robb Elementary teachers have relocated to Uvalde Elementary.
And some students have left the school district entirely.
Enrollment at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Uvalde began its new school year with double the enrollment of elementary-age students compared to last fall, its principal said. The new students include 30 from Robb Elementary who received scholarships to go to the private school.
All students remaining in the Uvalde public school district could sign up for remote learning and use tablets provided by the school district.
Martinez said both his children opted for remote learning. "I talked to my son and daughter, and they said that they were afraid that if it happened again, they weren't going to be protected," he said.
"There's no fencing at the junior high where my daughter would be going. There's no way that I'm gonna convince her to go when there's no fencing."
But remote learning isn't possible for some families in which both parents work outside the home.
And changing the scenery won't erase the horror tormenting victims' families -- especially those debating whether to send their other children back to school.
'I don't feel like my kids are safe'
Uziyah Garcia should be starting the fifth grade today. But he was gunned down in his classroom at age 10, leaving his family crippled with grief.
"This is something that terrorizes you daily and nightly," said Uziyah's uncle Brett Cross, who was raising Uziyah like his own son.
"I close my eyes. All I see is my son. I hear the gunshots. It is something that doesn't ever go away."
But Cross has four other children in the school district. He's struggled to decide whether to send them back to school in person.
"You want your kids to be able to go and have that education and everything, but at the same time, you're fearful that they're not gonna make it out by the end of the day," he said.
Cross spent much of this summer demanding accountability from the school district and lambasting the law enforcement response.
"We've already seen that they didn't do their job. So how are we supposed to trust that?" he said last week. "I don't feel like my kids are safe."
Cross has two 15-year-old daughters who have decided to return to school in person. He said they're old enough to make their own decisions, with their parents' guidance.
"But my little ones (ages 7 and 10) ... we're not certain yet," he said. "I don't feel like everything has been done to protect our children."
Cross said he appreciated some changes made by the school district. After the district announced 33 Texas Department of Public Safety officers would work at Uvalde schools this year, Cross said he was assured those DPS officers would not be among the dozens who responded the day of the massacre.
But he wants to see more active monitoring of schools. "We've had several requests about somebody ... watching the surveillance and everything like that, a dedicated person," he said. "That would make me feel a lot safer."
What the school district is doing
After months of public outcry, the Uvalde school district fired its police chief, Pedro "Pete" Arredondo. State investigators and law enforcement analysts say Arredondo was the de facto incident commander the day of the massacre.
The Uvalde school district also announced new safety measures planned for this school year. They include hiring 10 more school police officers; installing 500 new security cameras; the assignment of 33 Texas DPS officers to the Uvalde school district; and searching for a new interim police chief.
The school district said it has also increased emotional support for students, including comfort dogs on every campus for the first few weeks of school, additional school counselors and trauma-informed care training for all staff members.
But Cross said he's not done demanding more safety measures -- not just for his surviving children, but for all children in hopes no other family has to endure the agony he's suffering.
"I'm fighting the system that let him (Uziyah) down. I'm at every city council meeting. I'm at every school board meeting," he said.
Cross has also questioned why 18-year-olds in Texas can buy assault-style rifles like the one used to kill Uziyah.
"You have to be 21 to buy cigarettes and alcohol -- things that can kill yourself. But you only have to be 18 to buy something that can kill multiple people," he said.
"I'm channeling my grief into the fight right now because this fight is a fight that everybody should be a part of -- but nobody is until it's them. And it's a lot harder on this side with this hole in your heart to do this fight."
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South Korea's new President Yoon Suk Yeol promised an "audacious plan" to strengthen North Korea's economy in exchange for denuclearization in his inauguration speech Tuesday.
Yoon, a conservative from the People Power Party, gave the remarks after being sworn in as the country's newest leader in a ceremony in the capital Seoul, replacing outgoing President Moon Jae-in.
"Today, we are faced with multiple crises," Yoon said, pointing to the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and a host of economic and social issues.
"As the new President, I am deeply humbled by the awesome duty to lead our nation out of the latest crises," he added. "I am also grateful to be entrusted by the people of this great nation. I am confident that once again, we will overcome."
Speaking in front of parliament, Yoon called North Korea's nuclear weapons program a "threat" to the region. But, he added, the door to dialogue and peaceful resolution remains open -- and he wanted to help improve life in North Korea in return for greater security.
"If North Korea genuinely embarks on a process to complete denuclearization, we are prepared to work with the international community to present an audacious plan that will vastly strengthen North Korea's economy and improve life for its people," he said.
Denuclearization would "greatly contribute to bringing lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and beyond," he added.
During his election campaign, Yoon promised to take a tougher stance on North Korea -- a departure from Moon's approach, which had consistently promoted peaceful reconciliation.
By contrast, Yoon has vowed not to ease sanctions or prepare a peace treaty until the North "makes active efforts in complete and verifiable denuclearization," saying earlier this year he would build "a powerful military force that can assuredly deter any provocation."
Tensions between the Koreas have run particularly high recently amid a recent surge in North Korean missile testing. North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Saturday -- the second test that week alone, and the 14th missile test so far this year.
By comparison, it conducted only four tests in 2020, and eight in 2021.
Yoon also addressed a number of domestic issues at the inauguration, including rising unemployment and slowing economic growth. He promised to reverse this and to encourage "social mobility," highlighting scientific advancement and technological progress as key priorities in building the economy.
The speech was followed by the nationally televised opening of the Blue House, the presidential office, and a number of performances by a choir and orchestra.
Yoon is a newcomer to politics, having spent the last 27 years of his career as a prosecutor. He began his political career after leading high-profile investigations into corruption scandals that plagued Moon's aides.
He won the presidential election in March by a razor-thin margin, against liberal rival Lee Jae-myung. Yoon's victory put the Korean government back in conservative hands, more than five years after conservative Park Geun-hye was impeached over her own corruption scandal.
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BELTON — Dog Ridge Water Supply Corp. on Monday lifted a boil water notice issued last week.
Customers affected by the notice, issued on Wednesday, live on the north side of Interstate 14/U.S. Highway 190 and Tanglewood.
“Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate water pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiled as of 4/19/2022,” the supplier said in a statement.
Customers with questions can call Dog Ridge Water at 254-939-6533.
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Mr. Caravella has more than 20 years of healthcare finance experience, including at Tango Therapeutics and Johnson & Johnson
SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotheryx, Inc., a clinical stage company discovering and developing a portfolio of innovative small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs) in areas of high unmet medical need, today announced the appointment of Jeff Caravella as Chief Financial Officer.
"Throughout Jeff's healthcare industry tenure, he has led finance organizations impacting corporate, business development, commercial and operational strategies that supported these companies' greater missions to create innovative healthcare solutions and medicines for patients," said Philippe Drouet, President and Chief Executive Officer of Biotheryx. "We are glad to welcome Jeff to our leadership team as we advance the clinical development of our lead protein degrader product candidate BTX-1188 and the rest of our product candidate pipeline to create better medicines for patients."
"I'm honored to join Biotheryx at an important time for the Company and the protein degradation field. I look forward to playing a key role in Biotheryx's future in leveraging PRODEGY, the Company's proprietary platform for the discovery and development of potentially first-in-class TPDs," said Mr. Caravella. "I look forward to partnering with this team to execute on its strategy and help realize the potential of their platform, innovative product candidate pipeline and commitment to finding solutions for patients."
Mr. Caravella previously served as Vice President of Finance at Tango Therapeutics, a public biotechnology company where he built and led the finance and accounting organization. Prior, he held finance roles across commercial, business development and operations functions at other publicly-held companies, including Editas Medicine, Charles River Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. During his 10-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson, he spent two years as the Head of Finance for the Johnson & Johnson Boston Innovation Center, where he led the assessment and strategy for multiple business development and licensing deals. Mr. Caravella earned his M.B.A. and B.S. from Syracuse University.
About Biotheryx, Inc.
Biotheryx is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing a portfolio of innovative small molecule targeted protein degraders (TPDs) in areas of high unmet medical need, with an initial focus on cancer. Members of our founding and scientific teams previously developed the first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved modulators of Cereblon, the most widely validated E3 ligase involved in protein degradation, and have applied their expertise in Cereblon binding to build our proprietary PRODEGY platform. Our lead product candidate, BTX-1188, is a rationally designed dual-targeting molecular glue degrader of GSPT1 and IKZF1/3, which we are currently developing in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumor patients. Our broad and growing pipeline includes degraders of SOS1 for KRAS mutant cancers and CDK2/4/6 for solid tumors, with a goal of submitting three additional investigational new drug (IND) applications to the FDA over the next three years. For more information, please visit www.biotheryx.com and engage with us on LinkedIn.
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Did you lose money on investments in Inotiv? If so, please visit Inotiv, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the publicly-traded securities of Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV) between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Inotiv is a contract research organization which provides, among other things, nonclinical and analytical drug discovery and development services. On September 21, 2021, Inotiv announced the acquisition of Envigo RMS, LLC ("Envigo"), which acquisition it completed on November 5, 2021.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (3) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (4) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; and (5) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence.
On May 20, 2022, after market hours, Inotiv filed a Form 8-K with the SEC that stated that on May 18, 2022, the Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement agents, executed a search and seizure warrant on the Cumberland, Virginia facility. Subsequently, on May 19, 2022, a complaint was filed against Envigo in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. alleging violations of the Animal Welfare Act at the Cumberland, Virginia facility.
On this news, the Company's share price fell $5.19 per share, or 28%, to close at $13.14 per share on May 23, 2022.
Then, on June 13, 2022, after trading hours, Inotiv issued a press release entitled "Inotiv, Inc. Announces Site Closures and Consolidation Plans." The release announced the closure of two Envigo facilities in Virginia – a purpose-bred canine facility in Cumberland and a rodent breeding facility in Dublin – as part of restructuring activities following its acquisition of Envigo in November 2021.
On this news, the Company's share price fell $0.25 per share, or 2%, to close at $12.78 per share on June 14, 2022.
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Ecommerce company helping DTC brands succeed expands its services portfolio with powerful AI recommendations application.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantastic Networks, the ecommerce company that provides powerful products and services to help independent brands thrive, today announced its acquisition of LimeSpot, an industry-leading AI-powered ecommerce personalization application.
LimeSpot is used by thousands of well-known ecommerce brands, including Volcom, Crocs, Under Armour, Beekman 1802, and The Citizenry, with personalization and merchandising solutions that improve discovery, increase conversion and drive additional sales.
LimeSpot offers a suite of products that improves the buying experience throughout the customer journey. These include: Personalizer, a product recommendation offering, which provides highly targeted, AI-driven recommendations on ecommerce websites. Segmented Experiences, a real-time segmentation engine that allows brands to create dynamic website experiences based on rich audience segmentation data; and a Google Shopping performance optimization solution that increases Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) by combining audience data, product attributes and behavioral data. These products help brands deliver highly targeted customer experiences that delight shoppers and drive profitability.
With this addition, Pantastic further strengthens the breadth and impact of its offerings to ecommerce brands of all sizes around acquisition, purchase, and post-purchase.
"We've known LimeSpot for many years and have always been impressed with their AI technology and the value they are able to provide to their customers," said Pantastic Cofounder and CEO Scott Rafer. "LimeSpot's AI-powered personalization application allows brands to be highly efficient so they see consistent, meaningful growth in their business while delighting their customers."
"By joining Pantastic, LimeSpot can expand our reach to new customers, and leverage our industry leading technology for new applications and use cases," said LimeSpot CEO, Sharon Goldstein." "We're excited to have found a company that aligns so closely with us and look forward to finding new opportunities to help brands operate more efficiently while increasing returns."
Pantastic also previously acquired two ecommerce applications that focus on the post-purchase experience: UpOrder (formerly Spently), which increases repeat purchases with customizable transactional emails for Shopify; and CartHook, which increases average order value (AOV) with one-click post-purchase offers.
"Achieving sustainable growth quickly is key for independent brands' longevity and bottom-line," said Rafer. "We're excited for LimeSpot to join Pantastic. Together with CartHook and UpOrder, LimeSpot rounds out our product portfolio and helps us bring value to brands across the entire customer journey."
About Pantastic
Pantastic gives independent brands superpowers to compete in today's competitive ecommerce environment. We provide an enterprise-grade application layer that independent brands use to power their ecommerce operations at any scale. Products include AI-powered products to enhance each step of the customer journey and a smart, scalable merchandising offering. Learn more about us at brands.pantastic.com.
About LimeSpot
LimeSpot is a market leader in ecommerce personalization, trusted by thousands of leading Shopify and BigCommerce brands worldwide. We are democratizing personalization by equipping brands with the same tools and technology used by the largest enterprise brands, to help them create elevated shopping experiences. Our suite of 1:1 AI-driven product recommendations, personalized content journeys, email personalization, and Google Shopping optimization helps brands deliver highly targeted customer experiences that delight shoppers and drive merchant profitability.
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HOUSTON, Ohio (WJW) – Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson alleging sexual misconduct, Nexstar’s WJW has learned.
This marks the 23rd lawsuit against the 26-year-old NFL star. All have been filed by women who gave Watson massages.
The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Harris County District Court. The woman is represented by Attorney Tony Buzbee, the same attorney who represents the other 22 women.
In the new case, a woman claims she had “three encounters” with Watson. The suit says “Watson’s behavior grew worse during every massage.”
The newest lawsuit also says the woman “agonized over whether to bring a lawsuit against Watson, understanding that there will be those who blame her for Watson’s inappropriate… conduct.”
The suit claims this woman finally went ahead with the filing after seeing Watson publicly deny doing anything wrong. Watson responded to questions from WJW at a news conference, saying he had never disrespected any women.
He couldn’t understand how so many women ended up taking legal action against him.
Buzbee said Tuesday the woman’s case is strong and he called her a “hero.” Buzbee also said he plans to file more lawsuits soon. He accuses Watson’s team of “vilifying” the women who filed the lawsuits against Watson.
All of the lawsuits revolve around the time when Watson played for the Houston Texans.
When WJW went to Houston recently, his lawyers said they were taking each claim and breaking it down to show Watson did nothing wrong.
WJW reached out to the Browns to discuss the latest lawsuit but have not heard back.
In a statement shared with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, says “Watson vehemently denies the allegations, just as he has since she first discussed them with members of our firm in March of last year. She repeated the allegations on social media in August and he denied them. The only thing new about her contentions is the embellishment making them more extreme than prior versions. Deshaun’s denial remains the same.”
Hardin’s statement continued, saying the woman, who “has long had a vendetta against Deshaun,” was represented by other lawyers who “ultimately terminated the representation.”
“We are not surprised Buzbee was willing to say just about anything to get more publicity,” Hardin adds. “He knows the NFL continues to investigate these cases, and this is a transparent attempt to further punish the man he sees as a potential payday.”
NFL officials say they are close to finishing the investigation into Watson, but Buzbee says the NFL has not reached out to him to talk to any of the women again.
“We haven’t heard from the NFL and don’t expect to,” Buzbee told WJW. Buzbee has said NFL investigators previously met with some of the accusers. He also said he believed the investigation by the league was “bogus.”
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GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s deadly earthquake this week struck one of the poorest corners of a country that has been hollowed out by increasing poverty. Even as more aid arrived Saturday, many residents have no idea how they will rebuild the thousands of homes destroyed in villages strung through the mountains.
The quake, which state media says killed at least 1,150 people, hit hardest in a region of high mountains where Paktika and Khost provinces meet by the Pakistani border. There is little fertile land, so residents eke out what they can while largely relying on money sent by relatives who have migrated to Pakistan, Iran or further abroad for jobs.
Every one of the nearly two dozen homes in one village, Miradin, were reduced to rubble by Wednesday’s quake. In the rainy nights since, its several hundred residents have been sleeping in nearby woods and had still not received the aid that was slowly making its way into quake-hit areas.
Miradin residents told the Associated Press they worried whether they’d be able to rebuild before the harsh winter hits, in only a few months. Summer is short in the mountains, nights are already chilly.
It’s a fear felt across the quake-hit region, where nearly 3,000 homes are believed to have been destroyed.
“We are facing many problems. We need all kind of support, and we request the international community and Afghans who can help to come forward and help us,” said Dawlat Khan, a resident of Paktika’s Gayan District. Five members of his family were injured when his house collapsed.
Among the dead from Wednesday’s magnitude 6 quake are 121 children and that figure is expected to climb, said the U.N. children’s agency representative in Afghanistan. He said close to 70 children were injured. An aftershock Friday took five more lives.
The total toll of 1,150 dead and at least 1,600 injured was reported by the Afghan state news agency Bakhtar. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has put the death toll at 770 people. Either toll would make the quake Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades.
More aid was piling in on Saturday.
At Urgan, the main city in Paktika province, U.N. World Health Organization medical supplies were unloaded at the main hospital. In quake-hit villages, UNICEF delivered blankets, basic supplies and tarps for the homeless to use as tents.
In the district of Spera in Khost province on Saturday, UNICEF distributed water purification tablets along with soap and other hygiene materials. Aid groups said they feared cholera could break out after damage to water and hygiene systems.
New cargo flights of aid supplies arrived in Afghanistan from Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, officials said. Pakistan’s government and a Pakistani charity had already sent 13 trucks carrying food, tents, life-saving medicine and other essential items, and Pakistan has opened some border crossings for injured to be brought in for treatment.
Overstretched aid agencies said the disaster underscored the need for the international community to rethink its financial cut-off of Afghanistan since Taliban insurgents seized the country 10 months ago. That policy, halting billions in development aid and freezing vital reserves, has helped push the economy into collapse and plunge Afghanistan deeper into humanitarian crises and near famine.
The effort to help the victims has been slowed both by geography and by Afghanistan’s decimated condition.
Rutted roads through the mountains, already slow to drive on, were made worse by quake damage and rain. The International Red Cross has five health facilities in the region, but damage to the roads made it difficult for those in the worse-hit areas to reach them, said Lucien Christen, ICRC spokesman in Afghanistan.
Aid groups said that while they are rushing to help the quake victims, keeping Afghanistan just above catastrophe through humanitarian programs is not sustainable.
“We are basically letting 25 million Afghan people to starve, to die, not to be able to earn their own living if we keep on with this financial blockade,” said Rossella Miccio, president of the aid organization Emergency that operates a network of healthcare facilities and surgical centers across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s economy had been reliant on international donor support even before the Taliban takeover last August as the U.S. and its NATO allies were withdrawing their forces, ending a 20-year war.
World governments halted billions in development aid and froze billions more in Afghanistan’s currency reserves, refusing to recognize the Taliban government and demanding they allow a more inclusive rule and respect human rights. The former insurgents have resisted the pressure, imposing restrictions on the freedoms of women and girls that recall their first time in power in the late 1990s.
The cut-off yanked the props out from under the economy. Now nearly half the population of 38 million cannot meet their basic food needs because of poverty. Most civil servants, including doctors, nurses and teachers, have not been paid for months, and salaries remain sporadic.
U.N. agencies and other remaining organizations have kept Afghanistan away from the brink of starvation with a humanitarian program that has fed millions and kept the medical system alive.
But with international donors lagging, U.N. agencies face a $3 billion funding shortfall this year.
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Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed and Rahim Faiez contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/pakistan-plane-carrying-aid-joins-afghan-quake-relief-effort/ | 2022-06-25T12:22:05Z |
The advanced, AI-driven, autonomous portable Fortem DroneHunter is being used in Ukraine to defeat Putin's drones
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortem Technologies, leaders in airspace security and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, has announced a new, smaller portable counter-UAS system in direct response to the crisis in Ukraine. Working closely with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Fortem provided Ukraine with a number of the Fortem SkyDome man-portable counter-UAS solutions, as well as on site training and support. The solution includes the Fortem DroneHunter, which removes drones from the sky autonomously day and night.
Ukraine has a dire need for portable counter-drone technology to detect and disarm Group 1 and II enemy surveillance drones. Recognizing this, Fortem took its pre-existing portable counter-UAS system and further miniaturized and simplified it for use as an expeditionary rapid deployment system.
"Fortem creates the world's best drone interceptor. We work everyday to keep venues, campuses, and entire cities protected from rogue drone incursions," said Fortem Technologies CEO Timothy Bean. "When our predictions came true - that drones would be relied upon heavily in the next major conflict - we knew we had to act quickly to arm our allies with the technology necessary to keep themselves safe from drone surveillance and attacks."
The Fortem SkyDome man-portable counter-UAS solution sets up very quickly with an off-power grid without connection to power networks or generators. This allows expeditionary forces to operate at the border of a conflict with no dependency on an operating infrastructure or heavy and noisy support equipment. The solution is very safe for the operators, as the operator can be stationed far away and can stop transmissions across ground radios to avoid electronic detection. The detection sensors operate at a very high beamwidth and low power so that it's extremely hard to detect the solution with electronic counter measures.
"It's evident that the new weapon of war is drones, and countries must be prepared to protect their people and infrastructure from such attacks," said a Senior UKR MOD official. "Fortem's SkyDome system allows for detection and mitigation of attacking drones, which helps Ukraine in its fight against Putin's forces."
Currently, Fortem Technologies is deployed in the U.S., the Middle East, Asia and, most recently, Ukraine. Additionally, Toshiba recently chose Fortem as their counter-drone partner worldwide.
To learn more, please visit www.fortemtech.com.
About Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end-to-end system of distributed radar and cameras, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem is deployed across 5 continents to monitor and defend the world's airspace over venues, campuses, and metro regions. The same system is accelerating the safety of the world's airspace for advanced air mobility (AAM). Based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the company is privately held and backed by Toshiba, Boeing, DCVC, Mubadala Investment Company, Signia Venture Partners, and others. For more information visit fortemtech.com.
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Watchdog report says Trump and Biden administration decisions drove collapse of Afghan security forces
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Jeremy Herb, CNN
The US decision to leave Afghanistan under both the Trump and Biden administrations was the driving factor behind the swift collapse of the Afghan military as the Taliban swept across the country with stunning speed last summer, according to a scathing new inspector general report released Wednesday.
The interim report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction called the US decision to withdraw — conceived by the Trump administration in 2020 and implemented by the Biden administration in 2021 — the “single most important factor” behind the collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.
The inspector general’s report, which also cast significant blame on decisions made by former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, is one of the deepest examinations to date at the reasons behind the stunning fall of the Afghan government last summer that saw the Taliban rapidly take control of Afghanistan amid a full US withdrawal following a 20-year war.
The interim report is another damning indictment of the failed planning and strategy that plagued America’s vision for Afghanistan, even as special inspector general John Sopko wrote that the eventual collapse was “predictable.” The US repeatedly set goals for the Afghan military that were unattainable, implemented metrics that delivered success while obfuscating the real problems and poured resources into solutions that only exacerbated the issues they were meant to fix.
“After 20 years of training and development, the ANDSF never became a cohesive, substantive force capable of operating on its own. The U.S. and Afghan governments share in the blame,” the inspector general wrote. “Neither side appeared to have the political commitment to doing what it would take to address the challenges, including devoting the time and resources necessary to develop a professional ANDSF, a multi-generational process. In essence, U.S. and Afghan efforts to cultivate an effective and sustainable security sector were likely to fail from the beginning. The February 2020 decision to commit to a rapid U.S. military withdrawal sealed the ANDSF’s fate.”
The Doha agreement, signed between the Trump administration and the Taliban in February 2020, shattered the fragile morale of the Afghan military, according to the SIGAR report. The Pentagon, over 20 years, had attempted to create a “mirror image to the US military,” the report found — something that never materialized and would have required years more training and assistance.
By 2020, Afghan forces still relied far too heavily on US personnel and support, despite $90 billion of investment by the United States over the course of the war.
The Pentagon defended its decades of training and equipping the ANDSF, asserting that an independent Afghan military backed by US support was “very nearly within reach.”
“While not perfect and faced with many residual challenges such as rampant corruption and desertion, the ANDSF had grown to exhibit competency in securing most of Afghanistan’s population centers and had taken over all offensive operations against the Taliban to include the vast majority of airstrikes,” said Army Major Rob Lodewick, a Defense Department spokesperson.
Reduction of airstrikes
Following the agreement with the Taliban, other factors also hampered the Afghan security forces. The inspector general wrote that the US conducted more than 7,400 airstrikes in 2019, but limited them the following year to only 1,600, almost half of which occurred in the two months before the US-Taliban agreement.
The reduction in airstrikes, the report said, left the Afghan forces “without a key advantage in keeping the Taliban at bay.”
The Defense Department said the reduced strikes were a reflection of the US commitment to the Doha agreement, which called for an end to strikes against the Taliban. The Afghan Air Force still conducted unilateral “defensive strikes,” Lodewick said.
The withdrawal of US contractors last year further deteriorated the state of the Afghan air force. Former Afghan Army Corps commander Gen. Sami Sadat told investigators that when US contractors withdraw, every aircraft with battle damage or in need of maintenance was grounded. “In a matter of months, 60 percent of the Black Hawks were grounded, with no Afghan or U.S. government plan to bring them back to life,” Sadat said, according to the report.
The report also criticized the way the US military left Bagram Airfield in July 2021, saying that US forces departed the base at night without notifying the new Afghan base commander.
“The U.S. military also shut off the electricity, enabling looters to ransack the base before security forces regained control,” the inspector general wrote. “Although U.S. and Afghan officials disputed the circumstances of the U.S. departure, which a U.S. military spokesperson said was the result of a miscommunication, the demoralizing effect of the silent late-night departure on Afghan soldiers was clear.”
The report scrutinized multiple ways that Ghani’s paranoia and lack of planning contributed to the fall of the country’s armed forces and ultimately, Ghani’s government.
Ghani was profoundly ignorant about the state of his own military, the report found, only realizing in the final months before the Taliban took over the country that the US provided nearly everything for the Afghan forces except the men doing the fighting. Increasingly distrustful of the United States and paranoid that the west was plotting to replace him, Ghani tightened his inner circle, replacing a young generation of US-trained Afghan officers with loyalists.
“It was not until President Biden’s April 14, 2021, announcement of the final troop and contractor withdrawal date that this senior advisor and President Ghani’s inner circle said they realized that the ANDSF had no supply and logistics capability,” the inspector general wrote. “Although the Afghan government had operated in this way for nearly 20 years, their realization came only 4 months before its collapse.”
‘Old guard of Communists’
In the week before the fall of Kabul, Ghani installed an “old guard of Communists” into nearly the entire army corps, removing the younger officers.
At that point, the Taliban controlled five of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. Within days, they would take over virtually the entire country, culminating in the fall of Kabul on August 15. Whatever his motives, Afghan and US officials believed Ghani’s leadership changes also played a fundamental role in the collapse of the Afghan military, according to the report.
The inspector general wrote that some Afghan and US officials believed Kabul would not have fallen had Ghani remained in the capital. One Afghan squadron commander told investigators he arrived in Kabul ready to defend the capital with a dozen attack helicopters and 17 pilots. But once Ghani fled, “self-preservation instincts took over,” and the squadron commander said that anyone who could fly an aircraft fled to neighboring countries, according to the report.
The interim report, which was requested by congressional committees, also sought to assess how much US-provided equipment fell into the hands of the Taliban.
The inspector general wrote that the status of US-provided equipment remains mostly unknown. The Pentagon estimates that $7.1 billion of Afghan security forces equipment remained in Afghanistan in varying states of repair when US forces withdrew last August. “We don’t have a complete picture, obviously, of where every article of defense materials has gone, but certainly a fair amount of it has fallen into the hands of the hands of the Taliban,” a US national security adviser told the inspector general.
The Defense Department reported to Congress in March it assessed that 78 aircraft, more than 9,500 air-to-ground munitions, over 40,000 vehicles, more than 300,000 weapons and night vision and other equipment were left behind in Afghanistan. Aircraft that remained in Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport were “demilitarized and rendered inoperable,” according to the Pentagon report.
The interim report concludes with a warning to the US government.
“Unless the U.S. government understands and accounts for what went wrong, why it went wrong, and how it went wrong in Afghanistan, it will likely repeat the same mistakes in the next conflict,” the inspector general wrote.
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Leader in Mid-Market Account Receivable Management Software Expands Executive Team & Releases New Products
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesorio, an accounts receivable management platform, today announces $17 million in Series B funding led by BAMCAP Ventures, a VC group formed by accomplished company builders and investors. The round includes participation from existing investors Madrona Venture Group, First Round Capital, Floodgate, FundersClub, Hillsven, Mango Capital, and Xplorer Capital, plus new investors Susan and Anne Wojcicki and Carao Ventures. New board members include Jim Sheward from BAMCAP (former CEO of Fiberlink acquired by IBM), Rob Hull (founder of Adaptive Insights acquired by Workday), and Scott Torrey who joins as Executive Chairman (former CEO of Payscale & CRO of SAP Concur).
The funding follows a third consecutive year of triple-digit revenue growth. Tesorio enables its customers to turn their revenue into cash. In a rapidly changing world of rising inflation and higher interest rates where cash is king, its platform is even more critical since teams need a solution that has an impact in days, not months.
To capitalize on this opportunity, Tesorio is focusing this round on expansion of Go-to-Market efforts with new leadership that includes Chief Sales Officer Mark Bartlett, who brings 20+ years of sales experience from Concur, BlackLine, SAP and Navis, and VP of Marketing George Coughlin, with 20+ years of marketing experience from Adaptive Insights and Intuit.
Today, companies manage over [$23Bn] in invoices a year with Tesorio. A/R teams at companies like Slack, Box, Veeva Systems, Twilio, and Domo trust Tesorio to connect to their ERP and CRM in minutes, get live in five days, and trained in 30 days. They see ROI within two months as their collections productivity doubles, Days Sales Outstanding drops by up to 33 days, and cash forecasting accuracy improves. Tesorio's Platform includes collections automation, a comprehensive collections dashboard, customizable dunning, dynamic workspace functionality, and streamlined payments.
"Our customers say, 'revenue isn't real until it gets paid.' We make capital-efficient growth a reality, which is now more important than ever," shared Tesorio's CEO & Co-Founder Carlos R. Vega. "This round gives us the leadership and backing to take our A/R product customers love and become the leading cash flow performance platform for mid-market accounting teams."
"Having the right tools in place is a critical first step for any accounting and finance team to unlock all the cash sitting in their receivables. We were drawn to Tesorio by its product traction, customer-first mindset, and how critical this platform is even in a down cycle when capital is more valuable," said Jim Sheward, Partner at BAMCAP Ventures.
Tesorio is also announcing two new products called A/R Forecast and Cash Application. A/R Forecast is the single place for predicting, planning, and reporting on A/R cash inflows. Cash Application enables teams to streamline recording of payments and invoice clearing so they can better focus on strategic accounts.
"Since I received early access, I've used Tesorio AR Forecasting on a daily basis. I like being able to drive reporting enablement and not having to manually build out forecasts for each week by agent. Tesorio empowers my team to get the information they need without spreadsheets and my managers love the on demand reporting," Sarah McCauley, Director of Billing & Accounts Receivable at GitLab.
To learn more about Tesorio, visit https://www.tesorio.com/live-demo.
Tesorio is revolutionizing the way B2B businesses manage their Accounts Receivables. Tesorio's Accounts Receivable platform replaces tedious and manual collections processes with accurate, real-time predictions, optimized workflows, and actionable insights based on behavioral trends. Accounting teams are empowered to achieve breakthrough cash flow performance and predictability while improving customer experience and relationships. Tesorio is trusted by the world's best finance teams at companies like Slack, Box, Veeva Systems, Twilio, Domo, and others. The company has raised a total of $37.6 million in funding to date from investors such as BAMCAP, First Round Capital, Floodgate, Madrona Venture Group, and Y Combinator.
For more information, visit https://www.tesorio.com/.
BAMCAP is a tight-knit VC group formed by accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and finance professionals. The group's 4 seasoned GPs have now been investing with excellent results for a decade. More broadly, the members of BAMCAP constitute a far-ranging international network, providing expert insight and valuable business development support. BAMCAP presently supports a thriving set of ventures based on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to Tesorio, the BAMCAP portfolio includes HighLevel, Homie, Minoan, Unispectral, TechMet, as well as med tech standouts Affera and Lexington Medical.
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ROWLEY, Mass., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comstar, LLC ("Comstar") is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the security of certain information.
On or about March 26, 2022, Comstar discovered suspicious activity related to certain servers within its environment. Comstar immediately took steps to secure our network, and launched a thorough investigation, with the assistance of third-party experts, to determine the nature and scope of the incident. On April 21, 2022, the investigation determined that certain systems on Comstar's network were subject to unauthorized access. However, the investigation was unable to confirm what specific information on those systems was accessed. As such, Comstar reviewed the contents of those systems to determine what information was contained therein and to whom it related for purposes of notification.
The review of the systems determined information related to certain individuals was contained within. The information varied by individual but may have included name, date of birth, medical assessment and medication administration, health insurance information, driver's license, financial account information, and Social Security number.
Individuals who have questions about this incident or believe they may be impacted by this incident, can contact our dedicated call center at 877-587-4280, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time except holidays, or visit our web site for more information at www.comstarbilling.com
Monitor Your Accounts
Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of your credit report.
Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer's credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.
As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a credit freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
- Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
- Social Security number;
- Date of birth;
- Addresses for the prior two to five years;
- Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
- A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver's license or ID card, etc.); and
- A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:
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You may further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.
For California residents: Visit the California Office of Privacy Protection (www.oag.ca.gov/privacy) for additional information on protection against identity theft.
For Kentucky residents: Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky, 700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 118 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, www.ag.ky.gov, Telephone: 1-502-696-5300.
For District of Columbia residents: the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at: 400 6th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; 202-727-3400; and oag@dc.gov.
For Maryland residents: the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-528-8662 or 1-888-743-0023; and www.oag.state.md.us. Comstar is located at 8 Turcotte Memorial Drive, Rowley, MA 01969.
For New Mexico residents: you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you, the right to know what is in your credit file, the right to ask for your credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information. Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting bureaus must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to your file is limited; you must give your consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; you may limit "prescreened" offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report; and you may seek damages from violator. You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
For New York residents: the New York Attorney General may be contacted at: Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341; 1-800-771-7755; or https://ag.ny.gov/.
For North Carolina residents: the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at: 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; 1-877-566-7226 or 1-919-716-6000; and www.ncdoj.gov.
For Oregon residents: Oregon Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-4096, www.doj.state.or.us/, Telephone: 877-877-9392.
For Rhode Island residents: the Rhode Island Attorney General may be reached at: 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; www.riag.ri.gov; and 1-401-274-4400. Under Rhode Island law, you have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this incident. There are [#] Rhode Island residents impacted by this incident.
For Washington D.C. residents: the Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia can be reached at: 441 4thStreet NW, Suite 1100 South, Washington, D.C. 20001; 1-202-442-9828; https://oag.dc.gov.
For All U.S. residents: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580, www.consumer.gov/idtheft, 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338).
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North Canton Hoover's Ryan Shaffer wins 1,000th match as a Stark County tennis coach
The achievements, accolades and milestones continue for Ryan Shaffer. The Hoover High School boys and girls tennis coach earned his 1,000th win as a tennis coach Thursday afternoon. The Vikings were 4-1 winners at Solon, continuing their unbeaten season.
Senior Claire Wood won her singles match to give the Vikings the early 1-0 lead. It was 2-0 after the Hoover doubles team of Angelina Koinoglou and Cecelia Holben won their match. Junior Tess Bucher, a two-time All-Ohioan, clinched win No. 1,000 for Shaffer with her win at No. 1 singles. The doubles team of Bridget Fink and Ema Papcke won Hoover's fourth match of the day.
The win lifted Shaffer's career record to 1,000-166, good for a .858 winning percentage in a career that began in 1988. Since then, he's been the girls coach at St. Thomas Aquinas (205-27 record), men's coach at Malone University (94-33), girls coach at Hoover (394-46) and boys coach at Hoover (307-60).
"We are so very proud and honored that Coach Shaffer has had such a positive influence on the sport of tennis in Stark county as well as with our school and Hoover players," North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf said in a statement sent to the Repository. "His leadership and dedication to the sport and the pursuit of excellence is reflective in his current and former players. We certainly celebrate and congratulate Coach Schafer for his 1,000th win."
Shaffer was inducted into the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011, just the 40th person enshrined at that point. Making a Hall of Fame, though, was in no way an indication he was nearing the end of his coaching career. Forty percent of his 1,000 career wins have happened since he became a Hall of Famer.
In September 2011, he won his 600th match as a coach. In August 2014, it was the 700-win mark. With 300 more wins in the eight years since, the milestones have continued to fall.
His coaching run is highlighted by Aquinas winning a 1996 state championship in the OTCA team tournament. During the 1990s, his Knights won 128 consecutive regular-season matches. Celena McCoury won two singles state titles for Aquinas during that stretch,
He's guided the Hoover girls to a runner-up (2013) and third-place finish (2015) in the team tournament. The Vikings have won the last five Federal League girls tennis championships and 12 overall since he became coach in 2003. The last three years, the Vikings have had a player reach the Division I state semifinals – Laurel Utterback in 2019 and Bucher the last two seasons.
"Congratulations to Head Coach Ryan Shaffer on winning his 1,000th career tennis match at Solon. Throughout his remarkable career, coach Shaffer has been an outstanding role model as an educator, coach, and his values as a family first individual," Hoover Athletics Director Tom Oakes said in a statement released to the Repository. "Hoover High School and the North Canton community are grateful for the impact he has had on our student-athletes. What an amazing career, and it is not over yet. We are extremely excited and proud to celebrate this milestone with you, your wife Joni, and your family." | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/high-school/tennis/2022/09/15/north-canton-hoover-ryan-shaffer-1000th-win-stark-county-tennis-coach-st-thomas-aquinas-bucher/69496444007/ | 2022-09-16T01:30:09Z |
NEW ORLEANS, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Talkspace, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TALK).
On November 15, 2021, the Company disclosed a host of negative information including
"increased…allowance for credit losses on receivables by $3.4 million, of which $2.8 million related to prior quarters"; a decline in gross profit to $14.2 million in the third quarter, compared to $15.1 million in the prior year quarter; a decline in gross margin to 54% compared to 70% the prior year; and, that Chief Executive Officer Oren Frank was stepping down from his position, effective immediately.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Talkspace's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Talkspace shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-talk/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Natera, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Natera includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: June 27, 2022
Aggrieved Natera investors only have until June 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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--Results will be presented from the Phase 3 M15-736 trial, a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled study, evaluating the continuous subcutaneous infusion of ABBV-951 (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa) in people with advanced Parkinson's disease
--Data will also be presented on real-world efficacy of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of spasticity and BOTOX® for the treatment of cervical dystonia
--Research highlights AbbVie's continued commitment to advancing the management of movement disorders
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that data from its robust neuroscience portfolio will be presented at the 2022 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society's (MDS) International Congress, taking place in Madrid, Spain, from September 15-18. A total of 13 abstracts will be presented across multiple disease states, including Parkinson's disease, spasticity and cervical dystonia.
"At AbbVie, we understand the realities and challenges that people living with movement disorders face and are relentless in our pursuit to address the unmet needs," said Mudra Kapoor, M.D., vice president, neuroscience, global medical affairs, AbbVie. "Our research presented at this year's MDS International Congress reinforces our expertise in neuroscience and builds upon our mission to advance treatment for people living with these debilitating diseases."
At MDS, researchers will present results from M15-736, a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled Phase 3 study, evaluating the continuous subcutaneous infusion of ABBV-951 (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa) in people with advanced Parkinson's disease, as well as real-world data from the ASPIRE study, evaluating BOTOX® for the treatment of spasticity. The data will be presented during the guided poster tours.
AbbVie will also host a medical symposium on Thursday, September 15, from 13:30-14:30 Central European Summer Time (CEST) titled "Transforming care towards a patient-centered approach to early identification of suboptimal PD control," featuring physicians who will discuss the rationale for improving care in Parkinson's disease patients whose symptoms remain uncontrolled on oral medications.
AbbVie abstracts presented at the 2022 MDS International Congress are outlined below.
The 2022 MDS International Congress is a hybrid meeting taking place in-person and virtually. The virtual platform features on-demand recordings of scientific sessions, a poster hall, and an exhibition hall, all of which will become available after the in-person congress concludes. The full 2022 MDS International Congress program can be found here.
About BOTOX®
BOTOX® was first approved by the FDA in 1989 for two rare eye muscle disorders – blepharospasm and strabismus in adults. Today, BOTOX® is FDA-approved for 12 therapeutic indications, including chronic migraine, overactive bladder, leakage of urine (incontinence) due to overactive bladder caused by a neurologic condition in adults and in pediatric patients five years of age and older, cervical dystonia, adult and pediatric spasticity, and severe underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis). Botulinum toxin units are not interchangeable from one product to another; doses recommended in Allergan Units are different from other botulinum toxin preparations.
U.S. Indications and Important Safety Information about BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA)
INDICATIONS
BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
- To treat overactive bladder symptoms such as a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents (urge urinary incontinence), a strong need to urinate right away (urgency), and urinating often (frequency) in adults 18 years and older when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To treat leakage of urine (incontinence) in adults 18 years and older with overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To treat overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease in children 5 years of age and older when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken
- To prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years and older
- To treat increased muscle stiffness in people 2 years of age and older with spasticity
- To treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in people 16 years and older
- To treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm) in people 12 years of age and older
BOTOX is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough in people 18 years and older.
It is not known whether BOTOX is safe and effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).
BOTOX has not been shown to help people perform task-specific functions with their upper limbs or increase movement in joints that are permanently fixed in position by stiff muscles. It is not known whether BOTOX is safe and effective for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are preexisting before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
- Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms, including loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness; double vision; blurred vision; drooping eyelids; hoarseness or change or loss of voice; trouble saying words clearly; loss of bladder control; trouble breathing; and trouble swallowing.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX has been used at the recommended dose to treat chronic migraine, severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm, or strabismus.
BOTOX may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving BOTOX. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Do not receive BOTOX if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
Do not receive BOTOX for the treatment of urinary incontinence if you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or cannot empty your bladder on your own and are not routinely catheterizing. Due to the risk of urinary retention (difficulty fully emptying the bladder), only patients who are willing and able to initiate catheterization posttreatment, if required, should be considered for treatment.
Patients treated for overactive bladder: In clinical trials, 36 of the 552 patients had to self-catheterize for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX compared to 2 of the 542 treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 100 Units (n = 36) was 63 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 214 days), as compared to a median duration of 11 days (minimum 3 days to maximum 18 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 2). Patients with diabetes mellitus treated with BOTOX were more likely to develop urinary retention than nondiabetics.
Adult patients treated for overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease: In clinical trials, 30.6% of adult patients (33/108) who were not using clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) prior to injection required catheterization for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX 200 Units, as compared to 6.7% of patients (7/104) treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units (n = 33) was 289 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 530 days), as compared to a median duration of 358 days (minimum 2 days to maximum 379 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 7).
Among adult patients not using CIC at baseline, those with multiple sclerosis were more likely to require CIC postinjection than those with spinal cord injury.
The dose of BOTOX is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching; rash; red, itchy welts; wheezing; asthma symptoms; dizziness; or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX should be discontinued.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects, including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX.
Tell your doctor if you have any breathing-related problems. Your doctor may monitor you for breathing problems during treatment with BOTOX for spasticity or for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition. The risk of developing lung disease in patients with reduced lung function is increased in patients receiving BOTOX.
Cornea problems have been reported. Cornea (surface of the eye) problems have been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their blepharospasm, especially in people with certain nerve disorders. BOTOX may cause the eyelids to blink less, which could lead to the surface of the eye being exposed to air more than is usual. Tell your doctor if you experience any problems with your eyes while receiving BOTOX. Your doctor may treat your eyes with drops, ointments, contact lenses, or with an eye patch.
Bleeding behind the eye has been reported. Bleeding behind the eyeball has been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their strabismus. Tell your doctor if you notice any new visual problems while receiving BOTOX.
Bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections (common colds) have been reported. Bronchitis was reported more frequently in adults receiving BOTOX for upper limb spasticity. Upper respiratory infections were also reported more frequently in adults with prior breathing-related problems with spasticity. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for upper limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were reported more frequently. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for lower limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were not reported more frequently than placebo.
Autonomic dysreflexia in patients treated for overactive bladder due to a neurologic disease. Autonomic dysreflexia associated with intradetrusor injections of BOTOX could occur in patients treated for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition and may require prompt medical therapy. In clinical trials, the incidence of autonomic dysreflexia was greater in adult patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units compared with placebo (1.5% versus 0.4%, respectively). Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have weakness of forehead muscles, trouble raising your eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and any other abnormal facial change; have symptoms of a UTI and are being treated for urinary incontinence (symptoms of a UTI may include pain or burning with urination, frequent urination, or fever); have problems emptying your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX in the past.
Tell your doctor if you received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX include dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection. In adults being treated for urinary incontinence, other side effects include UTI and painful urination. In children being treated for urinary incontinence, other side effects include UTI and bacteria in the urine. In patients being treated for urinary incontinence, another side effect includes the inability to empty your bladder on your own. If you have difficulty fully emptying your bladder on your own after receiving BOTOX, you may need to use disposable self-catheters to empty your bladder up to a few times each day until your bladder is able to start emptying again.
For more information, refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see BOTOX® full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
U.S. Indication and Important Safety Information About DUOPA® (levodopa/carbidopa)
DUOPA (carbidopa and levodopa) enteral suspension is indicated for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.
What is the most important safety information I should know about DUOPA?
- Stomach and intestine (gastrointestinal) problems and problems from the procedure you will need to have to receive DUOPA (gastrointestinal procedure-related problems) may occur. Some of these problems may require surgery and may lead to death.
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of stomach and intestine problems and gastrointestinal procedure-related problems: stomach (abdominal) pain; constipation that does not go away; nausea or vomiting; fever; blood in your stool; or a dark tarry stool.
Your healthcare provider will talk to you about the stoma procedure. Before the stoma procedure, tell your healthcare provider if you ever had a surgery or problems with your stomach.
Talk to your healthcare provider about what you need to do to care for your stoma. After the procedure, you and your healthcare provider will need to regularly check the stoma for any signs of infection.
Do not take DUOPA if you currently take or have recently taken (within 2 weeks) a medication for depression called a non-selective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you take an MAO inhibitor.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using DUOPA with certain other medicines, including medications for high blood pressure, MAO inhibitors, antipsychotics, metoclopramide, isoniazid, and iron or vitamin supplements, may cause serious side effects. High-protein foods may affect how DUOPA works. Tell your healthcare provider if you change your diet.
DUOPA may cause serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before starting DUOPA and while on DUOPA if you have had or have any of these:
- Falling asleep during normal daily activities without warning. DUOPA may cause you to fall asleep while you are doing daily activities such as driving, which may result in an accident. This can happen as late as one year after starting DUOPA. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how DUOPA affects you. Tell your healthcare provider if you take medicines that can make you sleepy, such as sleep medicines, antidepressants, or antipsychotics.
- Low blood pressure when you stand or sit up quickly. After you have been sitting or lying down, stand up slowly to help reduce dizziness, nausea, sweating, or fainting until you know how DUOPA affects you.
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not real (hallucinations).
- Unusual urges. Some people taking medicines for Parkinson's disease, including DUOPA, have reported urges such as excessive gambling, compulsive eating, compulsive shopping, and increased sex drive.
- Depression and suicide. DUOPA can cause or worsen depression. Pay close attention to changes in your mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. Call your healthcare provider right away if you feel depressed or have thoughts of suicide.
- Uncontrolled sudden movements (dyskinesia). If you have new dyskinesia or your dyskinesia gets worse, tell your healthcare provider. This may be a sign that your dose of DUOPA or other Parkinson's medicines may need to be adjusted.
- Progressive weakness or numbness or loss of sensation in the fingers or feet (neuropathy).
- Heart attack or other heart problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have experienced increased blood pressure, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or chest pain.
- Abnormal blood tests. DUOPA may cause changes in certain blood tests, especially certain hormone and kidney function blood tests.
- Worsening of the increased pressure in your eyes (glaucoma). The pressure in your eyes should be checked after starting DUOPA.
Do not stop using DUOPA or change your dose unless you are told to do so by your healthcare provider. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop withdrawal symptoms such as fever, confusion, or severe muscle stiffness.
The most common side effects of DUOPA include: complications of tubing placement procedure, swelling of legs and feet, nausea, high blood pressure (hypertension), depression, and mouth and throat pain.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
Please see the full Prescribing Information including Medication Guide for additional information about DUOPA. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions.
Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.
About ABBV-951
ABBV-951 is an investigational subcutaneous delivery of levodopa/carbidopa being evaluated for the treatment of advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson's disease with severe motor fluctuations and hyperkinesia or dyskinesia when available combinations of Parkinson medicinal products have not given satisfactory results. ABBV-951 is an investigational therapy and it is not approved for use.
About AbbVie in Neuroscience
At AbbVie, our commitment to preserve the personhood of those living with neurological and psychiatric disorders is unwavering. Every challenge in this uncharted territory makes us more determined and drives us harder to discover and deliver solutions for patients, care partners and clinicians. AbbVie's Neuroscience portfolio consists of approved therapies and a robust pipeline in neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, bipolar I disorder, major depressive disorder, migraine, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, post-stroke spasticity, schizophrenia, stroke and others.
We have a strong investment in neuroscience research, with our Foundational Neuroscience Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and our Neuroscience Discovery site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, where our research and resilience in these challenging therapeutic areas is yielding a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of neurological and psychiatric disorders, and identifying targets for potential disease-modifying therapeutics aimed at making a difference in people's lives.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @AbbVie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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COVINGTON, Ky., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Jamie Baker has been appointed the general manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Canton South. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cvgca-courtyard-cincinnati-airport/ Ms. Baker brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the general manager for the Hampton Inn Akron, Ohio.
As general manager, Baker is responsible for overseeing and executing the hotel and property operations, including staff management, guest satisfaction, and community relations.
Prior to joining Baker served in various leadership roles in diverse markets. Most recently Baker moved to Ohio from Oregon where she served as general manager at the Home2 Suites and the Candlewood Suites Eugene, Oregon. Baker studied Accounting and Business Administration at the University of South Alabama and is certified in Hilton GM program training as well as IHG RMEC and GM training. Jamie and her family reside in Canton, Ohio.
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC was founded in 1986 and is a proven partner in providing hotel management services with superior financial results. The company has extensive experience managing premium branded full service and select service hotels. Commonwealth Hotels currently manages 61 properties with nearly 7,600 rooms. Additional information may be found at www.commonwealthhotels.com.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – In 1999, a pregnant victim of a fatal stabbing attack gave birth to her daughter during emergency surgery. Twenty years later, her daughter died. Now, officials have ruled her death a homicide as well.
In 1999, Danielle Scott was eight months pregnant when police say she was stabbed in Oklahoma City.
“The victim from that incident was taken to an area hospital where sadly, she died,” said Sgt. Dillon Quirk, with the Oklahoma City Police Department. “Simultaneously, doctors had performed a cesarean section.”
That’s when baby Kasiah Scott was born. She suffered life-long medical problems and lived at Bethany Children’s Health Center for 20 years.
Sadly, she died there on Nov. 23, 2019.
It wasn’t until this summer, over two years later, that the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide due to birth complications from when her mother was stabbed.
Quirk said the department’s investigators have taken over and will present the case to the district attorney’s office.
James Patrick Lesley and Ricardo Virgo Blonner, convicted of Danielle Scott’s murder in 1999, are currently in prison but could face new charges related to Kasiah’s death. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/23-years-after-pregnant-woman-fatally-stabbed-daughters-death-ruled-a-homicide/ | 2022-09-14T03:51:03Z |
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), will host a Green Jobs Fair, promoting environmentally friendly jobs and companies. The event will take place on June 29, 2022, at the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs, 2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC. The job fair will be open to the public, and anyone interested in sustainable jobs and/or environmental work is highly encouraged to attend.
There will be career opportunities in Air Quality, Water Quality, Waste Management, Environmental Education, Environmental Health, Electrical/Electrical Engineering, Labor, Wildlife Ecology, Conservation Science, Agriculture & Food Science, Green Construction, Environmental Law, Customer Service, Assembly, Environmental Compliance, Renewable Energy, Environmental Justice, Sustainability Consulting, Environmental Engineering, EV Charging, Environmental Safety, Technicians/Mechanicians.
"Green jobs represent the future. At this event, you will find employers that are eager for new employees, and believe in growing sustainable jobs that are beneficial to the local environment and community. These jobs are becoming more important as we work to adapt our country and economy to be more environmentally friendly in the face of climate change. The Green Jobs Fair will create opportunities for persons of every level of skill and education to have a career centered on the creation of a cleaner and greener city," stated Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), focused on the Washington, D.C. metro area, one of nearly 80 coalitions in the U.S. that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Find out more at https://www.gwrccc.org.
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As Russian troops were retreating in northeastern Ukraine amid a fierce counteroffensive by Kyiv, Muscovites were celebrating the 875th anniversary of the city’s founding. Fireworks boomed and President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a huge Ferris wheel, a new transportation link and sports arena.
The Russian capital’s festive holiday weekend stood in stark contrast to the military debacle unfolding in Ukraine that seemed to catch the Kremlin by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war.
The rapid and reportedly chaotic troop withdrawal in the Kharkiv region, in which some weapons and ammunition were left behind, was a huge blow to Russian prestige. It was its largest military defeat in Ukraine since Moscow pulled back its forces from areas near Kyiv after a botched attempt to capture the capital early in the invasion.
As he attended the holiday celebrations that included the inauguration of the Ferris wheel — bigger than the iconic London Eye and now Europe’s largest such amusement ride — Putin said nothing about the key moment in Ukraine.
Indeed, the Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to have left the Kremlin struggling for a response.
The Defense Ministry declared the troop pullback was intended to strengthen Russia’s forces in the Donbas, a somewhat weak excuse, given that Russia-held areas in the Kharkiv region provided a key vantage point for Moscow’s operations in the Donetsk region to the south.
The ministry hasn’t offered any specifics about the pullback, but it released a map Sunday showing the Russian troops that were pressed back along a narrow patch of land on the border with Russia — a tacit admission of big Ukrainian gains.
Russian state television and other government-controlled media followed suit, avoiding a direct mention of the retreat while extolling the performance by Russian forces in individual combat episodes.
A Defense Ministry video showed a Russian helicopter gunship attacking Ukrainian troops trying to cross the Oskil River in a previously quiet part the Kharkiv region, an acknowledgement of the broad scale of the ongoing Ukrainian attack.
Many in Russia blamed Western weapons and fighters for the setbacks. “It’s not Ukraine but all of NATO who is fighting us,” wrote Alexander Kots, a war correspondent for the pro-Kremlin newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The new Ukrainian blitz, which has boosted the country’s morale as the war passed 200 days on Sunday, could set the stage for further gains in the east and elsewhere.
But it also could potentially trigger an even more violent Moscow response, leading to a new and dangerous escalation of hostilities. On Sunday night, Russian missiles struck key Ukrainian infrastructure targets, knocking out power in several regions.
“The Kremlin seems stunned, and has not yet come up with a plan as to how to try and spin this, so to a large extent the media are ignoring the bad news until they get a directive,” said Mark Galeotti, a professor at University College, London, who specializes in Russian security affairs.
He described the situation a “sign that the state’s control over the narrative is cracking.”
In a stark reflection of internal tensions provoked by Kyiv’s successes, the Kremlin-backed regional leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, openly criticized the Russian Defense Ministry for “mistakes” that made Ukrainian gains possible.
The criticism from Kadyrov, who has sent Chechen units to fight in Ukraine and repeatedly pushed for tougher action in bellicose language, has revealed new rifts over the course of action in Ukraine.
On another flank, liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin warned on broadcaster NTV that Russia won’t be able to defeat Ukraine, and he called for negotiations.
Nadezhdin’s statement, made during a carefully orchestrated talk show, appeared to reflect widening doubts in some quarters of Russian officialdom about the future of the Ukraine operation and could be part of efforts to float possible policy shifts.
The Ukrainian blitz and the Kremlin’s failure to mount a quick response has infuriated Russian nationalist commentators and military bloggers, who chastised Defense Ministry brass for failing to foresee and fend off the counteroffensive.
Igor Strelkov, a Russian officer who led Moscow-backed forces in the early months of the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine after it erupted in 2014, denounced top Russian military officials as “morons” for underestimating Kyiv.
Strelkov pointed out that a sizable Russian force blunted Ukrainian attacks in late August and early September in the country’s south. But he said the number of troops in the Kharkiv region was woefully insufficient to handle a counteroffensive.
“It turned out that the enemy is capable of simultaneously mounting large-scale offensives at several fronts, including the one where we only had a thin chain of outposts lined up in one echelon with even tactical reserves missing,” Strelkov said.
He warned that Ukraine could launch a new offensive in the Donetsk region south to Mariupol. The city on the Sea of Azov fell in May after nearly three months of fierce battles, giving Russia a long-coveted land corridor from its border to the Crimea Peninsula that Moscow annexed in 2014.
“Having the initiative, high combat spirits and powerful groups of strike forces, the enemy will be unlikely to give our troops time to regroup,” Strelkov said, noting Ukraine will try to take advantage of the few remaining weeks of good weather before autumn rains make it harder to maneuver.
Many military bloggers criticized the Kremlin for failing to take stronger action and stubbornly trying to win what Moscow calls a “special military operation” with a limited force smaller than Ukraine’s.
Ukraine has conducted a broad mobilization with a goal to reach an active military of 1 million fighters, but Russia has continued to rely on a limited contingent of volunteers, fearing that a mass mobilization could fuel broad discontent and cause political instability.
Russia has not said how many of its troops are involved in the war, but Western estimates at its start put the invading force at up to 200,000. Western observers said the recruitment of new volunteers and the use of private military contractors failed to compensate for the heavy losses.
While Moscow hasn’t reported its own losses since March when it said that 1,351 soldiers had been killed in the war’s first month, Western estimates put the toll as high as 25,000 dead, with the wounded, captured and deserters bringing overall Russian losses to more than 80,000.
Many pro-Moscow military bloggers also wondered why Russia has failed to destroy Ukrainian power plants, communications facilities and bridges on the Dnieper River that are a conduit for Western weapons, fuel and other supplies to the front line. They say Russian missile strikes on railway facilities and power plants have been sporadic and insufficient for inflicting lasting damage.
The Sunday night missile barrage on Ukrainian power plants seemed to respond to those questions in an apparent signal that Moscow could ramp up strikes on vital infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities said Monday that power was quickly restored to most areas.
Strelkov and other nationalist commentators are urging even stronger blows.
“It was necessary to strike Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from Day One of the operation,” Strelkov said on his messaging app channel. “Strikes on power plants will be quite useful for winning the war.”
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Follow AP war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-putins-russia-struggles-for-response-to-ukrainian-blitz/ | 2022-09-12T23:53:26Z |
Smith has 1 iffy swing, nightmarish finish at Masters
By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Cameron Smith’s hopes of winning his first major vanished on the 12th hole during the final round of the Masters. Smith’s tee shot on the infamous par 3 found Rae’s Creek. That led to a triple bogey that helped clear the way for Scottie Scheffler to win his first green jacket. Smith posted a 1-over 73 over the last 18 holes to finish tied for third. The 28-year-old Australian closed to within one after making birdie on the first two holes but would get no closer as his error on the 12th sent him down the leaderboard. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/smith-has-1-iffy-swing-nightmarish-finish-at-masters/ | 2022-04-11T00:38:32Z |
ILLUSTRATED NOVEL INSPIRED BY AN IDEA FROM STEVEN SPIELBERG IN COLLABORATION WITH ILLUMINATION'S CHRIS MELEDANDRI TO BE PUBLISHED WORLDWIDE APRIL 4, 2023
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, is set to publish BIG TREE, an immersive novel in words and pictures by Brian Selznick, the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning The Invention of Hugo Cabret. This new trailblazing tour de force will be released in hardcover and ebook formats on April 4, 2023, simultaneously in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Illumination owns the film rights for the book.
The story, which began as an original idea from film legend Steven Spielberg, with guidance by Illumination Founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, is Selznick's most broadly reaching and ambitious work to date. A love letter to the natural world, BIG TREE follows two tiny sycamore seeds, Louise and Merwin, as they try to save the world while searching for a safe place to grow. In the spirit of such timeless classics as Charlotte's Web, The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, BIG TREE is a fast-paced epic adventure that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey from the prehistoric age to present day. It is filled with mystery and danger, humor, heart, and hope, and will captivate readers ages seven and up. At 528 pages with nearly 300 pages of Selznick's iconic graphite illustrations, BIG TREE is a breathtaking visual journey through time, nature and love that will thrill the whole family. The book will be printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the global standard-setter for responsible forest management.
In a statement, Brian Selznick said, "Creating this book was a great joy and an even greater challenge because I was telling a story about nature from nature's point of view. It grew into a narrative I'm very proud of, one that reminds us to stop and listen to the world around us, and to help those who need to be helped. These themes seem to grow more and more urgent with each passing day."
Steven Spielberg said, "The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of it in the pages of Big Tree. It was an absolute joy for Chris and me to help grow the seed of this idea and then sit back and watch Brian's singular talent produce such a wonderful book."
Illumination's Chris Meledandri said, "Brian Selznick is a singular talent who immerses the reader in the natural world with his stunning imagery. In Big Tree, Brian anthropomorphizes nature in an epic tale that grips you from start to finish and resonates emotionally long after you have finished reading."
Ellie Berger, President, Scholastic Trade, said, "Big Tree is rich storytelling at its finest, a page-turning adventure with wonderful characters, about how even the smallest can make an impact and save our world. We are proud to publish this remarkable and engaging novel that will be embraced and shared by readers of all ages, for generations to come."
About Big Tree
A mysterious voice has been calling to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are tiny sycamore seeds trying to save the world while searching for a safe place to grow. As they sail into the unknown, far from their Mama Tree, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world—filled with dinosaurs, floods, meteors, and volcanoes! Selznick creates a lush setting featuring an unforgettable cast of characters—from Mushroom Ambassadors and underwater Scientists to a wise Ghost Leaf and the mad King Seaweed—taking readers on a mesmerizing journey from the prehistoric age to the present day. With inventive storytelling and stunning illustrations, Big Tree is a spellbinding work from a gifted bookmaker at the top of his creative form.
About Brian Selznick
Brian Selznick is one of the most innovative storytellers of our time. His books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his genre-breaking thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the eponymous movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and then the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. In praising his body of work, The Washington Post said, "Brian Selznick proves to be that rare creator capable of following one masterpiece with another." The Associated Press called Selznick "one of publishing's most imaginative storytellers." Selznick's most recent bestselling novel Kaleidoscope was a New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2021. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, as well as Baby Monkey, Private Eye, co-written by his husband David Serlin. They divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. For more information about Brian Selznick and his books, visit http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/brianselznick.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been encouraging the personal and intellectual growth of all children, beginning with literacy. Having earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families, Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of literacy curriculum, professional services, and classroom magazines, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates and distributes bestselling books and e-books, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, and other products and services that support children's learning and literacy, both in school and at home. With 15 international operations and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
BIG TREE by Brian Selznick
Scholastic Press; Ages 7 and up
Jacketed Hardcover ISBN 9781338180633; Ebook ISBN 9781338856149
528 Pages; $32.99 US
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Couple sues Dollywood Splash Country after injury, documents say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A couple is suing the Dollywood company after a woman was injured on the Mountain Scream waterslide at Splash Country, court documents obtained by WVLT said.
According to the documents, Monica Jemison got stuck on the waterslide after flipping onto her stomach and lodging her foot into the roof of the enclosed ride.
She struggled to free herself as water was rushing over her head.
According to the documents, the woman suffered a fractured leg and pelvis.
Legal representatives for the Jemisons allege the ride was not properly tested for safety before opening it to guests.
The documents say Dollywood employees should have known to tell Jemison how to safely correct herself if she flipped onto her stomach.
The Jemisons are asking for a total of $875,000 in damages, claiming they are owed for medical costs and loss of wages.
Copyright 2022 WVLT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/07/01/couple-sues-dollywood-splash-country-after-injury-documents-say/ | 2022-07-01T19:08:41Z |
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