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POTOMAC, Md., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today announced that they have expanded their services into Raleigh, N.C. This is the second expansion for Curbio in the state of North Carolina this month, following their launch in Charlotte on May 18.
Curbio is a ground-breaking PropTech company that has set out to transform how realtors get listings market-ready by using technology to drastically improve customer experience. The solution is designed specifically to get homes on the market 60% faster and sold for top dollar, without the hassle of traditional home improvement services.
Curbio takes care of all sourcing, project management and communication, and acts as the licensed, insured general contractor on all projects. The company does not have any project minimums or maximums, making their pay-at-closing solution ideal for listings of any size. From basic listing preparations to whole home makeovers, Curbio helps any listing become market-ready quickly and reliably.
"Raleigh is one of the hottest housing markets in the United States, making it a perfect fit for Curbio as we expand. Buyers in Raleigh want move-in-ready homes, and Curbio is the only completely turnkey pre-listing home improvement solution that allows real estate agents and homeowners to meet this demand without paying any cash up front. We can't wait to start providing Raleigh-area real estate agents, homeowners, and brokerages with access to our modern, seamless service," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Curbio.
This is the sixth new-market expansion for Curbio this year, following their launches in Nashville, Tenn., Richmond, Va., Wilmington, Del., Charlotte, N.C., and Virginia Beach, Va. The company now serves 30 markets across the United States.
About Curbio
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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Long-lost Elvis Presley jewelry collection heading to auction
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
(CNN) - Fans know Elvis loved his sparkling jumpsuits and diamond studded rings.
However, for years, much of the famous jewelry from the King of Rock’ n’ Roll was considered lost.
Now, after almost a ten-year search, some of the pieces are found.
A California auction house tracked down dozens of Presley’s jewels which the singer gifted to his manager.
The jewels join the auction alongside other Elvis-related memorabilia. Many items are available for hundreds of dollars, with some even with price tags in the thousands.
Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis, is helping to curate the sale.
The auction ends later this month.
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8-year-old girl dies in river after struggling to swim: ‘This is nothing short of a tragedy’
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC/Gray News) - The body of a missing 8-year-old girl has been recovered from the Minnesota River.
KEYC reports that 8-year-old Willow Bense went missing Thursday evening at a park in Mankato after she was swimming in the river.
The Blue Earth Sheriff’s Department said a mother, a father and four children were at the park for about a week before the kids wanted to do a little more swimming.
“The kids took their lifejackets off, started jumping off of the sandbar and then experienced some deeper water than they anticipated. Unfortunately, the kids got into some trouble,” said Blue Earth Sheriff’s Department Capt. Paul Barta.
According to the sheriff’s department, a bystander was nearby and spotted the two kids struggling in the water. This person was able to get one of the children to safety but could not grab Willow, who then went under the water.
“It’s a sad day. The loss of a child is heartbreaking. It’s always heartbreaking. An accidental-type situation like this is nothing short of a tragedy,” Barta said.
Authorities said Willow’s mother also attempted to save her but was swept away by the river and had to be rescued herself.
Barta said a helicopter, several drones and 11 boats were used to search for Willow before the team ultimately found the 8-year-old’s body.
“Our search efforts on the river continued from the time of the call through the night, and in the morning, around 8:40 a.m., one of the search boats was able to locate Willow’s body, probably about 5,000 feet downstream from where she was last seen,” Barta said.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A bill requiring oil refiners to disclose their per gallon profits monthly passed out of the California Assembly by a vote of 42 - 23. The legislation has already passed out of the California Senate by a vote of 22 - 4 and goes back for concurrence.
SB 1322 (Allen) requires the oil refiners to disclose monthly their refining profits -- the difference between average cost they pay for a barrel crude oil and the average price they charge for the finished barrel of gasoline. With 42 gallons in a barrel, the public will know exactly how much oil refiners make per gallon of gas in California. Californians are paying $1.25 more gallon for their gasoline than the average US driver. Environmental costs add about 60 cents per gallon.
"California drivers have had enough. SB 1322 will bring much-needed transparency to oil companies' true costs of doing business," said the bill's author Senator Ben Allen. "Consumers deserve to know how much oil refiners are making off their pain at the pump," said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog. "Recent quarterly profit reports suggest California oil refiners are pocketing more than $1 per gallon off the recent price spikes at the pump. That's unconscionable."
Refining margins are typical industry measures. Investor reports show California's refiners' Western region profit margins are through the roof. West Coast profits per gallon for Marathon topped an unprecedented $1 per gallon, as opposed to 34 cents in the second quarter of 2021. Valero, PBF, and Phillips reported profits of 83 cents, 82 cents, and 79 cents per gallon (as opposed to 27 cents, 15 cents, and 8 cents per gallon in second quarter last year). Chevron does not report quarterly refining margins. Read more about the investor reports here: https://www.consumerwatchdog.org/energy/cas-big-5-oil-refiner-profits-top-26-billion-1-gallon-watchdog-make-case-profits-disclosure
"With this real-time information, lawmakers, regulators, and the public will be able to pinpoint periods of price gouging and respond to it," said Court.
The vote count follows:
Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Bloom, Boerner Horvath, Mia Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Mike Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Haney, Holden, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lee, Levine, Low, McCarty, McKinnor, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Quirk, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Robert Rivas, Santiago, Stone, Ting, Ward, Akilah Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Rendon
Bigelow, Chen, Choi, Cooley, Cunningham, Megan Dahle, Daly, Davies, Flora, Fong, Gallagher, Grayson, Kiley, Lackey, Mathis, Mayes, Patterson, Salas, Seyarto, Smith, Valladares, Voepel, Waldron
Alvarez, Cooper, Gipson, Gray, Irwin(absent), Maienschein, Medina, Nguyen, O'Donnell, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Villapudua
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George Hughes Memorial Scholarship recipients
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The lynching of George Hughes in 1930, sparked a city-wide riot in Sherman and is now the subject of a two-year effort to establish a historical marker.
Until the event is publicly recognized, the community is taking steps to ensure this history and the name George Hughes is recognized by all generations.
This vital piece of history isn’t being taught in most Grayson County schools.
Therefore, to commemorate this history, the George Hughes Memorial Scholarship was created.
The scholarship was created by Grace United Methodist Church, located in Sherman.
Pastor Dreener states, “there are people that have grown up here their whole life who don’t know anything about this story or this history”.
To prevent history from being lost, the church created the scholarship to engage students in the conversation.
Maranda Joyce, founder of the George Hughes Memorial Scholarship states, “we asked them to write an essay to reflect how that history impacts the county today and also if they have ideas for how the county can become a more just place for all”.
There were nine senior students who entered and the board narrowed it down to four recipients.
One recipient received one-thousand-five hundred dollar and the other three received one-thousand dollars each.
Most importantly, the scholarship received overwhelming support from the community.
It even caught the eyes of a civil rights group based in the Seattle area.
The church plans to continue the scholarship years to come but hopes next year will be easier for those who apply.
“The historical marker is supposed to be erected next year and so we may be able to have a more specific prompt just knowing that students are able to go actually read the history on the marker”, adds Joyce.
To learn more about the scholarship you can visit the Grace United Methodist Church.
And to donate for next years scholarship, click here.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/24/george-hughes-memorial-scholarship-recipients/ | 2022-05-24T01:07:53Z |
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between October 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in NFLX:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Netflix, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Netflix, Inc. you have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Netflix, Inc. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NFLX lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/netflix-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=27282&from=4.
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SOURCE The Klein Law Firm | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/17/nflx-alert-klein-law-firm-announces-lead-plaintiff-deadline-july-5-2022-class-action-filed-behalf-netflix-inc-shareholders/ | 2022-05-17T11:38:32Z |
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday that clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes.
The move effectively tightens gun laws in California, which has the strictest gun safety measures in the nation, according to the Giffords Law Center.
"To the victims of gun violence and their families: California stands with you. The gun industry can no longer hide from the devastating harm their products cause," Newsom said in a news release.
A 2005 federal law protects gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits when the weapons they produce are used to commit crimes.
California Assembly Bill 1594 "utilizes an exemption to the federal statute that allows gun makers or sellers to be sued for violations of state laws concerning the sale or marketing of firearms," according to the California news release.
"Our kids, families and communities deserve streets free of gun violence and gun makers must be held accountable for their role in this crisis. Nearly every industry is held liable when people are hurt or killed by their products -- guns should be no different," the governor said.
CNN reached out to several gun manufacturers for comment on the new law.
The state also has allocated $156 million in gun violence prevention grants to support nearly 80 cities and nonprofit organizations implement anti-violence programs tailored to their local communities.
High-profile shootings -- including a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket that targeted the Black community and the massacre at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school that took the lives of 19 students and their two teachers -- have reignited national conversations on gun laws.
Last month, President Joe Biden signed into law a measure that was the most significant federal legislation to address gun violence since the 10-year assault weapons ban of 1994, which expired in 2005. But the law fell short of banning any weapons.
In California, Assemblymember Phil Ting, who co-authored the bill, said hitting the bottom line of gun manufacturers "may finally compel them to step up to reduce gun violence by preventing illegal sales and theft."
"Gun violence is now the leading cause of death among kids and teens in the United States, surpassing car accidents. I see no better argument for stronger gun safety legislation," Ting said. "For far too long, the firearms industry has enjoyed federal immunity from civil lawsuits, providing them no incentive for them to follow our laws."
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, President Biden released his budget proposal for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year. Though it has little chance of being enacted in its entirety, the plan will shape the contours of the final spending and revenue policies that Congress eventually adopts. Last week, The Concord Coalition reflected on what we hoped to see in the Biden budget—criteria we believe are the hallmarks of a fiscally responsible plan. While we were pleased to see a renewed focus on deficit reduction—the president's budget would reduce projected deficits by $1 trillion over the next decade—further inspection revealed that a sizeable portion of deficit reduction was based on a stale economic forecast that no longer reflects our current reality, and implausible assumptions about future tax and spending policies. Overall, President Biden's 2023 budget fails to meet many of Concord's criteria for a fiscally responsible blueprint.
The economic projections that underpin the budget are not plausible.
The Administration's economic assumptions were prepared late last year before the more recent surge in inflation and the war in Ukraine. As a result, the Biden budget unrealistically assumes inflation will quickly fade and interest rates will remain implausibly low. Moreover, the budget projects future economic growth rates inconsistent with our nation's aging population and productivity trends. These optimistic assumptions combine to produce trillions of dollars in higher revenues, lower deficits, and interest savings that are unlikely to ever occur.
The trends in the topline aggregates—spending and revenue—are not plausible. The Biden budget makes two very important assumptions about future spending and revenues that test the credibility of its topline budget totals. First, it assumes that the individual income tax cuts enacted as part of the 2017 tax reform bill will be allowed to expire, as scheduled, after 2025. The result is a significant revenue windfall in 2026 and beyond (revenues as a percent of GDP increase from 18.3 to 18.7 percent almost overnight, reach 19.1 percent of GDP in 2028, and remain elevated for the duration of the budget window. Figure 1). But presidential candidates in 2024 will surely promise voters to extend the 2017 cuts—much like President Obama did in 2012 after the Bush tax cuts were scheduled to expire. Moreover, three of the largest tax increases that President Biden proposes—a new tax on the unrealized gains of the ultra-wealthy, an increase in the corporate income tax from 21 to 28 percent, and higher taxes on capital gains—have already been rejected by members of his own party, raising further doubts about the plausibility of his numbers.
Second, the Biden plan assumes the defense budget will not keep pace with inflation following an initial increase—a highly improbable outcome given domestic and international pressures. Republicans and moderate Democrats from defense-heavy districts will demand annual Pentagon increases that ensure military readiness (and jobs in their districts). War in Eastern Europe and threats of a new Cold War will place added pressure on funding for defense personnel and procurement (weapons, ships, aircraft, artillery, etc.).
Deficits get larger over the budget window. On a dollar basis, annual budget deficits reflected in President Biden's budget get progressively larger over the budget window and exceed $1 trillion every year even though the budget no longer spends trillions on emergency COVID aid. When evaluated as a percent of GDP (to reflect a measure of affordability), the picture is a little murkier. Deficits are relatively flat—an average of 4.6 percent per year in the first half of the budget window and 4.7 percent in the latter half—but they are far above the long-term historical average of 3.3 percent per year (Figure 3). Moreover, if the economic and revenue assumptions that underpin the yearly deficits are overly optimistic as discussed in points above, then the financial picture is even worse than what the Biden budget depicts.
The budget includes a big gimmick. The president's budget was late arriving to Congress this year. Several factors contributed to the delay, including an intra-party stalemate between House and Senate Democrats over the contents of President Biden's Build Back Better (BBB) legislation . Democrats hope to resurrect the measure before the end of the 2022 fiscal year on October 1 and the budget includes a "deficit-neutral reserve fund" to signal that effort. But the supporting budget documentation doesn't provide any policy details about BBB v2.0 other than to say it will be used for "legislation that reduces costs, expands productive capacity, and reforms the tax system." In essence, it's a budget black box. We don't know which policies are included or how it's paid for. The title says "deficit neutral" but that merely refers to the total budgetary effects over the entire 10-year window. A lot can happen between years 1 and 10: lawmakers could adopt policies that significantly add to annual deficits early in the window (e.g, years 1-8) and rely on offsets that don't materialize until the end (and that's assuming a future Congress doesn't repeal them first).
We cannot determine whether the Biden budget offsets the cost of new proposals. In the 1990s, legislation affecting revenues and mandatory spending had to be offset in three separate time periods: the first year of the budget window, over the total of the first 5 years, and over the total of all 10 years. When Congress abandoned the first-year requirement (and began ignoring the 5-year requirement), the resulting "spend now, pay later" approach led to spiraling deficits and debt. It's time to end this practice. Ideally, a fiscally responsible budget should contemporaneously pay for the new policies it proposes but at minimum, it should comply with the original pay-as-you-go principles. On one hand, the new proposals that President Biden does specify in his budget are paid for, but the budgetary effects of the "black box"—the unspecified placeholder for BBB v2.0—are not. This makes it impossible to determine whether the Biden budget meets this criteria.
The budget does not abuse the "emergency" designation. According to budget law, the term "emergency" refers to a situation that is unanticipated, meaning "sudden, urgent, unforeseen, temporary" (sec. 250(c)(20) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act). The designation is powerful in that it allows the associated spending or tax provision to avoid budget enforcement rules. In the past, budgets have attached the designation to matters that Congress should have predicted (e.g., appropriations for the decennial census). The president's budget does not designate any FY 2023 funding for agency operations as an emergency. In addition, the designation would violate the rules of reconciliation in the Senate so it is safe to conclude that BBB v2.0 will not carry any emergency designation either.
The plan does not include programs and savings with bipartisan support. When viewed holistically, the Biden 2023 plan is a campaign budget designed to protect vulnerable, in-cycle Democrats from partisan attacks in the run-up to the November midterm elections. There is very little in this budget that would attract bipartisan support. The cornerstones are perennial Democratic mainstays: investments in K-12 education, college affordability, healthcare, and affordable housing, financed with traditional Republican anathemas (higher taxes on corporations, the fossil fuel industry, and wealthy individuals). It increases the budgets for policing and national defense just enough to counter Republican attacks, and it keeps the embers of BBB v2.0 alive without enumerating any policies that could divide the Democratic caucus. This budget won't draw bipartisan support because it wasn't designed for that purpose. In this regard, it is sadly far from unique.
The budget is not fair to future generations. Rising deficits and debt represent a future tax on our children and grandchildren and a limitation on future economic growth. Although the Biden budget appears to restrain the size of the national debt relative to the size of our economy, it achieves this result through optimistic assumptions rather than real policy changes. If interest rates are higher and economic growth is lower than projected, deficits and debt will continue to rise, resulting in less investment and greater risk of inflation and financial instability. As a result, our children and grandchildren will face a future of diminished income and economic opportunities.
The Biden budget assumes the temporary 2017 tax cuts will expire. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced marginal tax rates for corporations and individuals, as well as small businesses that file as individuals like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S-corporations. To keep costs within the constraints imposed by budget rules, however, the income tax cuts for individuals and small businesses were written to expire after 2025 (along with their payfors). The qualitative explanation of the Biden budget is silent on the fate of these tax cuts (as it was in the 2022 budget), but the contours of the revenue baseline in the summary tables clearly reflect continuation of current law (expiration). Moreover, any change to current law would have been included in their revenue proposals.
The Biden defense and foreign aid budgets do not reflect the short- or long-term effects of war in Ukraine. In some ways, the Biden defense and foreign aid budgets are victims of circumstance—their contents were most likely locked in weeks before the war in Ukraine started. It would be hard for any presidential budget, which takes almost a year to prepare, to react so quickly to a tectonic shift in world events. For this reason, the Biden budget does not reflect the resources needed to sustain the Ukrainian defense forces, support a more muscular NATO under the threat of a new Cold War, or help Ukraine rebuild if/when the conflict ends.
The budget plan does not propose policies to address the pending insolvency of Medicare and Social Security. As the long-foretold insolvency of the Medicare Part A and Social Security trust funds moves closer, policymakers seem more determined than ever to ignore it. President Biden's FY 2023 budget fits this pattern. Unfortunately, bipartisan negligence has turned what was once seen as a long-term problem into a much more immediate concern. The programs' trustees project that the combined Social Security trust funds will be exhausted by 2034. This leaves little time to phase in changes that would prevent sudden benefit cuts, tax increases, or higher deficits. Absent change, retirees can count on receiving only 78 percent of their scheduled benefits—a politically untenable outcome.
Even more urgent, the Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund will be exhausted by 2026—within the current 10-year budget window. Absent change, provider payments would have to be cut back by nearly 10 percent upon insolvency, which may lead many providers to scale back or end their participation in Medicare.
The problem, however, goes well beyond trust fund solvency. The growing costs of federal health care programs and Social Security are the driving force of projected spending growth (Figure 4). They far outpace projected revenue growth. Without a plan to control the costs of these programs, or face up to the tax increases needed to pay for future benefits, the budget will remain on an unsustainable path.
The Concord Coalition is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to fiscal responsibility. Since 1992, Concord has worked to educate the public about the causes and consequences of the federal deficit and debt, and to develop realistic solutions for sustainable budgets. For more fiscal news and analysis, visit concordcoalition.org and follow us on Facebook @ConcordCoalition and on Twitter: @ConcordC
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Carnival crew rescues 16 stranded on small boat in open seas
Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM EDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
(Gray News) - International cruise line Carnival announced Friday that some of the company’s crew members rescued 16 people stranded on a small vessel.
The company said the crew members on board its Mardi Gras ship spotted the group in distress and stopped to help before 8 a.m. Friday.
The ship was heading to Florida at the time they spotted the vessel near Cuba.
Conditions were rough on the open seas when the crew brought in the 16 people.
Carnival said it contacted all appropriate authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Mardi Gras ship was on its final day of a seven-day sailing and will return to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday morning.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/03/carnival-crew-rescues-16-stranded-small-boat-open-seas/ | 2022-06-03T20:42:00Z |
MADRID (AP) — Spanish officials said Monday that the cellphones of the prime minister and the defense minister were infected last year with Pegasus spyware that is only available to government agencies in an unauthorized operation.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s mobile phone was breached twice in May 2021, and Defense Minister Margarita Robles’ device was targeted once the following month, Presidency Minister Félix Bolaños said Monday in a hastily convened news conference.
He said the breaches resulted in a significant amount of data being obtained, and that reports detailing the hacking have been transferred to Spain’s National Court for further investigation.
“We have no doubt that this is an illicit, unauthorized intervention,” Bolaños said. “It comes from outside state organisms and it didn’t have judicial authorization.”
Spain’s Socialist-led government is under pressure to explain why the cellphones of dozens of people connected to the separatist movement in the northeastern Catalonia region were infected with Pegasus between 2017 and 2020, according to Citizen Lab, a cybersecurity group of experts affiliated with the University of Toronto.
The revelations involve at least 65 people, including elected officials, lawyers and activists, targeted with the software of two Israeli companies, Candiru and NSO Group, the developer of Pegasus.
The spyware silently infiltrates phones or other devices to harvest data and potentially spy on their owners.
The regional Catalan government has accused Spain’s National Intelligence Center, or CNI, of spying on separatists, and declared that relations with national authorities were “on hold” until full explanations are offered and those responsible are punished.
The conservative Popular Party, or PP, was in office in 2017, when Catalan separatists declared independence following an unauthorized referendum, although no further action was taken to execute the declaration. PP remained in power until mid-2018, when they were ousted by Sánchez in a parliamentary vote.
ERC, the main political party in Catalonia and a crucial ally of the government has called for the resignation of Robles, the defense minister. But the spying scandal has left them exposed to the pressure of more radical separatists, who are calling on ending the support for Sánchez’s left-to-center coalition in the national parliament.
The central government has attempted to temper their concerns with pledges of full transparency, announcements of plans for an internal probe by the country’s intelligence agency, and a separate investigation by Spain’s ombudsman.
A special parliamentary commission on state secrets has also been established and the head of CNI is expected to be questioned by lawmakers later this week, although discussions around state security issues are not meant to be publicized. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/spain-spyware-attack-on-phones-of-pm-defense-minister/ | 2022-05-02T11:03:01Z |
LONDON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deteriorating global macroeconomic conditions, combined with heightened geopolitical uncertainty and lingering COVID-19 lockdowns in China, fuel persistently high inflation, market volatility, and rising yields, and pose an increasingly challenging outlook for credit, S&P Global Ratings said today in a report "Global Credit Conditions Special Update: Inflation, War, And COVID Drag On."
"For now, credit ratings are showing resilience as they benefit from still largely growing economies, consumption supported by household savings, and record corporate cash balances," said Alexandra Dimitrijevic, S&P Global Ratings Global Head of Analytical Research and Development. "Rating actions globally in April and May were balanced, outside of countries directly impacted by the conflict, and the net outlook bias, which speaks to forward-looking rating trends, remains close to neutral. The distress ratio for U.S. speculative-grade borrowers, an indicator of future default trends, is increasing but remains well below the five-year average."
"Credit ratings could come under more pressure if the situation persists for more than one or two quarters, or deteriorates further, as households struggle with falling real incomes and rising energy and food prices, businesses face weaker demand conditions and margin erosion, and financing conditions ratchet tighter. Defaults could start picking up toward the end of the year as we get into 2023."
Our interim credit conditions update follows S&P Global economists' downward revisions to global macroeconomic base-case forecasts, reflecting that key forecast assumptions are likely to play out over a longer period and be more damaging than we previously expected. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and growing tensions with NATO are more protracted than expected. Inflation remains stubbornly high, fueled by food and rising commodity prices. The Chinese authorities are continuing to lock down major cities and regions to stem COVID-19. And the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks are ramping up their fight to rein in inflation pressures.
From a credit perspective, this represents a wind shift as credit prospects become more challenging. While widespread concerns relating to recessionary scenarios in advanced economies have not been realized so far, they are a growing downside risk for later in the year and into 2023, particularly if the war in Ukraine drags on and escalates, or the authorities struggle to contain the pandemic in China. The Fed is also treading a fine line in reining back inflation without destabilizing financial markets, undermining confidence, or triggering a hard landing for the economy.
This report does not constitute a rating action.
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VERNON HILLS, Ill., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prairie City Bakery of Vernon Hills, IL is voluntarily recalling select lots of Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. The product contains Jif® peanut butter that was voluntarily recalled by the J.M. Smucker company on May 20, 2022, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
At the time of this release, there have been no illnesses reported.
This recall affects 50,220 individually wrapped cakes sold in 2 ounce packages and in ten packs of 2 ounce packages of Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake containing cooked peanut butter. They were sold at gas stations and convenience stores nationwide.
The recalled product should not be consumed or handled outside of its package. The product should be disposed of or returned to place of purchase. The recalled product can be identified using the following information:
Ten Pack UPC: 7-97884-36719-9
Individual Unit UPC: 7-97884-36718-2
The recall was initiated after our copacker who produces and packages this item for Prairie City Bakery was alerted that the peanut butter used had been recalled by Jif®.
Consumers who have purchased this product may contact the company at (800) 338-5122 with the package code information for refunds Monday thru Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
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Over 80% of teachers say they're spending more time on social-emotional learning (SEL) according to the State of Education May 2022 Report by TPT
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), the platform used by 85% of U.S. teachers to access millions of teacher-created learning resources, released today its State of Education May 2022 Report. The report surveyed over 2,000 U.S. educators to understand their perspectives on the state of students' well-being and social-emotional health, the ways in which schools are handling these needs, the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom, and the overall health of the teaching profession.
Key findings from the State of Education May 2022 Report include:
Students' mental health is top of mind for educators
- 90% of teachers said their concern for students' mental health and social-emotional needs has increased compared to prior to the pandemic.
- 63% of teachers reported that a student or their parent has asked for help with mental health or social-emotional concerns in the past two years.
Teachers are embracing SEL instructional practices in the classroom to support their students' mental health and well-being, though some do not feel equipped to do so on their own
- 81% of teachers said they're spending more time on SEL with their students this school year than in previous years.
- 94% of teachers said students do better in school when teachers integrate SEL into the classroom.
- 69% of teachers stated that many of the parents in their district support teaching SEL.
- Almost a third of teachers (27%) felt SEL should not be taught by teachers themselves, and more than half of them (64%) said that supporting students' social-emotional needs was too much for them to handle on their own.
- When schools do provide SEL-related professional development opportunities, 59% of teachers reported those opportunities did not adequately prepare them to deliver SEL instruction.
Educators increasingly struggle with burnout, more than two years into the pandemic
- Over half (52%) of teachers are considering a job-related change, which is up from 48% in November 2021.
- Only 16% of teachers surveyed said they would recommend the profession, which is down from 31% in January 2022.
Teacher well-being is tied to addressing burnout and their capacity to help students; they share several recommendations for support
- Offering more professional development
- Hiring counselors and social workers
- Prioritizing adult SEL
- Listening to teachers' feedback
- Providing support for student behavior
"It's clear from the survey data that teachers and administrators are working hard under difficult conditions to meet students' needs," said Michelle Cummings, Chief Academic Officer at Teachers Pay Teachers. "It's imperative that we listen to educators' concerns as well as their advice about what works in schools every day, so that students, educators, and the profession can thrive."
TPT's user community of more than 7 million educators gives the company unparalleled insight into teachers' firsthand perspectives. The State of Education Report is a research series by TPT that takes the pulse of educators and measures the health of the teaching profession. Each edition focuses on challenges educators are facing and shares the promising practices educators are implementing to address them.
The State of Education May 2022 Report by TPT can be downloaded here.
About TPT
Educators turn to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) to find the world's largest catalog of educator-created learning content and tools for interactive digital instruction, through the TPT marketplace and Easel™ by TPT. Districts and schools can also opt for a school-subscription offering, TPT School Access. More than 7 million educators — including 85% of PreK-12 U.S. teachers — use TPT to save time, engage students, and learn from each other. To learn more, visit www.teacherspayteachers.com.
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– Robert Sutton, MD, will fulfill leadership role within the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine –
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has appointed Robert Sutton, MD, as chief of Critical Care Medicine in Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Sutton, who has served the last 14 years as an attending physician in the division, will continue his role in advancing research to improve the lives of patients.
"I am thrilled to announce the well-earned appointment of Dr. Robert Sutton to Chief of Critical Care Medicine," said Charles Dean Kurth, MD, anesthesiologist-in-chief and chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at CHOP. "Dr. Sutton is an accomplished clinical investigator, mentor and clinician. I look forward to watching the department soar to even greater heights under his leadership. Additionally, we thank Dr. Robert Berg for his outstanding 14-year tenure. I am grateful that Dr. Berg will remain at CHOP and continue to serve as a mentor of faculty and researcher."
Dr. Sutton came to CHOP in 2002 for a residency in pediatrics. After subsequently completing a fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine at CHOP, he joined the faculty in 2008. He has served in numerous leadership roles at CHOP, including chair of the Resuscitation Committee, medical director of the Preventing Codes Outside the Intensive Care Unit Initiative, medical lead of the Critical Care Outreach team and co-director of the Resuscitation Science Center in CHOP's Research Institute. He currently holds the endowed chair in Clinical Resuscitation Science.
In addition to his roles at CHOP, he serves as professor of anesthesiology and critical care at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He has received numerous awards from the American Heart Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine in recognition of his research accomplishments and volunteer activities. In 2021, he received the Carole Marcus Mid-Career Mentoring Award for his mentoring of postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty. He has authored more than 200 scholarly articles and delivered more than 75 lectures internationally. He has been funded by the NIH for more than a decade and is currently the principal investigator on three NIH grants aimed at improving quality of care and outcomes of children who suffer sudden cardiac arrest.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 595-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu
Contact: Kaila Revello
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
(610) 457-5916
contikm@chop.edu
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OAKDALE, Minn., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueAllele® Corporation, a biotechnology company focused on advancing transformational gene correction technologies, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 11,365,407 (the '407 Patent) related to its proprietary in vivo gene correction methodologies.
BlueAllele was founded with the ambitious objective to develop methodologies for single-dose treatments to cure the most debilitating and devastating genetic diseases. Over 5,000 genetic diseases, which are caused by mutations within a gene, have been identified and diagnosed in humans. The mutations can inactivate gene function, referred to as loss-of-function mutations, or create an undesirable function, referred to as gain-of-function mutations. BlueAllele has developed transformational gene correction technologies utilizing its proprietary PALIDON® repair template platforms to achieve gene correction that is precise, durable, and capable of treating a broad range of both loss-of-function and gain-of-function mutations.
Dr. Nicholas Baltes, BlueAllele's chief scientific officer, said, "We saw that there was a large gap in the capabilities of the genetic tools for gene correction and the development of effective, safe and lifelong therapies. We set out to close the gap."
Unlike traditional gene therapy where the corrective sequences remain extrachromosomal, PALIDON is integrated into the cell's DNA thereby providing potential lifelong therapeutic effects. Further, unlike gene knockout approaches where gene function is destroyed, PALIDON provides replacement sequence for restoration of gene function.
The distinctive palindromic design of BlueAllele's PALIDON repair templates has unlocked the full potential of the cell's highly active NHEJ pathway. In doing so, PALIDON can increase the efficacy of gene correction events, improve safety and be used for the therapeutic treatment of a wide range of diseases. BlueAllele has expanded upon this foundational feature with the design of additional repair template platforms for treating specific classes of genetic diseases. PALIDON+™ was designed for autosomal dominant diseases and functions to remove unwanted gene products while simultaneously restoring normal protein function. PALIDON DT™ was designed to address repeat expansion diseases and functions to prevent transcription through the expansion.
"We are excited about the potential of our PALIDON platforms for gene correction in patients," said Joseph B. Saluri, BlueAllele's chief executive officer. "What was once considered beyond reach is now closer to becoming a reality."
The newly granted '407 Patent includes claims covering adeno-associated viral vectors harboring BlueAllele's proprietary PALIDON transgene design. The claims also cover adeno-associated viral vectors harboring a PALIDON transgene containing Factor 9 coding sequences for treating patients with hemophilia B.
U.S. Patent 11,254,930 (the '930 Patent) includes claims covering recombinant nucleic acids containing BlueAllele's novel PALIDON transgene structure, which includes splice acceptors, coding sequences and terminators for correcting gene function. The PALIDON transgenes can be used with any nuclease, any delivery system and any application for treating a genetic disease in any tissue or cell.
U.S. patent 11,091,756 (the '756 Patent) includes claims covering methods for using PALIDON to edit genes in any cell type and system, in vitro or in vivo applications, as well as its use for correcting any gene in the genome.
The '407, '930 and '756 Patents are exclusively owned by BlueAllele Corporation and provide broad coverage for the development and advancement of human gene correction technologies.
BlueAllele Corporation is a biotechnology company committed to advancing transformational gene correction technologies, including its patented PALIDON® PALIDON+™ and PALIDON DT™ repair template platforms. BlueAllele is a member of Medical Alley, The Global Epicenter of Health Innovation and Care™. For more information, visit www.blueallele.com.
BlueAllele is seeking strategic collaborators for leading innovation for gene correction technologies. If interested, please contact us via www.blueallele.com/contact.
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BRAINTREE, Mass., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planon, the leading global provider of smart sustainable building management software, today announced the launch of Planon Workplace Edition. Planon Workplace Edition allows organizations to modernize and improve their workplace management quickly and securely with the option to upgrade to the full Planon Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) suite later.
Planon Workplace Edition is a plug-and-play, cloud-based software solution. It is composed of fully integrated modules underpinned by smart IoT technology: Planon Workplace Insights and Planon Workplace Engagement.
Planon Workplace Insights - the foundation for Planon Workplace Engagement - displays analyzed information captured from IoT sensors (occupancy, utilization, people flow and indoor air quality measurements). This information supports workplace strategists and facility managers in making the right decisions to create engaging and productive workplaces.
The newest module, Planon Workplace Engagement, adds space and service management processes on top of that. In addition, a mobile app and other workplace engagement interfaces for the building user, including room booking panels and kiosks, enhance the workplace experience and build business resilience.
"With Planon Workplace Edition, organizations are able to use spaces in a cost-effective and sustainable way, while improving the well-being and productivity of their building users," says Pierre Guelen, Planon's founder and CEO. "It supports workplace professionals in ensuring a safe and healthy environment, and a great experience for building users."
About Planon
Planon is the leading global provider of Smart Sustainable Building Management software that connects buildings, people and processes. By eliminating data silos and aligning solutions into one shared information platform, Planon provides all building stakeholders with actionable and meaningful insights. Independent market research and consulting firms have consistently rated Planon as a global leader in the market. Planon has implemented its comprehensive solutions for more than 2,500 clients, supported by offices and partners around the world.
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VICTORIA, Texas (AP) — The Sandy Hook families’ lawsuits against Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for calling the 2012 Newtown school shooting a hoax appear poised to resume soon, based on agreements revealed Friday in the bankruptcy cases of some of Jones’ companies.
The bankruptcy filings of Infowars, Prison Planet TV and IW Health last month delayed the lawsuits filed in Texas and Connecticut. Jones has already lost the defamation lawsuits, and the filings came a week before a jury in Texas was set to begin considering how much money Jones should pay the families of victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
On Friday, lawyers in the bankruptcy case said the families will be removed as creditors, and Infowars and Prison Planet TV will be removed as defendants in the Texas and Connecticut defamation cases.
The state cases would then continue against Jones and his largest money-making company, Free Speech Systems, neither of which filed for bankruptcy. It was not immediately clear when those cases will resume.
The lawyers’ comments came during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas. Kyung Lee, a lawyer for Jones’ companies, said the bankruptcy case will continue because they have other creditors.
A hearing, however, remains scheduled for May 27 on whether the bankruptcy case should be dismissed. The Sandy Hook families have questioned the legitimacy of the filings, saying they were meant only to delay the defamation lawsuits — claims Jones’ lawyers deny.
The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killed 20 children and six educators.
The families of eight of the victims and an FBI agent who responded to school sued Jones, Infowars and others, saying they have been subjected to harassment and death threats from Jones’ followers because of the hoax conspiracy. Jones has since said he believes the shooting did occur. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/sandy-hook-lawsuits-against-alex-jones-on-track-to-resume/ | 2022-05-14T17:40:50Z |
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artbook @ MoMA PS1 Bookstore and selva oscura press invite you to join the book launch, discussion and signing of Joy Ladin's new poetry book, Shekhinah Speaks. Ladin will be in conversation with Gregg Bordowitz, moderated by Fred Moten.
The event will take place in person on Sat, June 11, 2022, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT at Artbook @ MoMA PS1 Bookstore, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY and will stream on Instagram Live @artbookps1.
"In this new collection, Joy Ladin wondrously records the reports of the Shekhinah, the feminine aspect of G-d, an extremely important figure in Judaism. Each poem in Shekhinah Speaks swirls and surges with differing velocities, alternately ferocious and tender flowing as a timeless continuous present. In Ladin's work, the Shekhinah has much to say about our current conditions and challenges. The poetry is earthly, ethereal, and full of soul." —Gregg Bordowitz
Joy Ladin is the author of ten books of poetry, including 2022's Shekhinah Speaks, National Jewish Book Award winner The Book of Anna, and Lambda Literary Award finalists Impersonation and Transmigration. She has also published a memoir of gender transition, Through the Door of Life, and a groundbreaking work of trans theology, The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective. Her work has been recognized with a National Endowment of the Arts fellowship and a Fulbright Scholarship, among other honors.
For tickets: Joy Ladin Book Launch
About MoMA PS1: Founded in 1971, MoMA PS1 is devoted to the production, presentation, interpretation, and dissemination of the work of innovative artists in all mediums, fostering creativity and uninhibited artistic exploration. Its programs reflect the complex nature of international artistic practice, serve a broad and diverse audience, and stimulate discourse on the art of our time.
MoMa PS1
About selva oscura press: Founded in 2015 with an aim to publish beautiful poetry and experimental writing from the emerging and the established. The press takes its name from the dark wood of Dante's Inferno, as well as from a portent when bourbon ages. Some evaporates from the oak barrels that give the drink its character and blackens the bark for nearby trees. In the argot of distillers, this is the angel's share. selva oscura press
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 4, 2021 to March 8, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 16, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in YEXT:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/yext-lawsuit?id=30838&from=4
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Yext, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Yext you have until August 16, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Yext securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the YEXT lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/yext-lawsuit?id=30838&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2 men arrested with enough fentanyl to kill 4.7 million people, officials say
BUENA PARK, Calif. (Gray News) - Officials in Southern California report police have taken two men into custody with hundreds of pounds of drugs, which has resulted in the biggest bust in the last 16 years in Orange County.
According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, a lethal dose of fentanyl is as little as 2 milligrams, and authorities recovered nearly 21 pounds of fentanyl pills after Buena Park police pulled over a minivan leaving a house on March 17.
Police also said they found about 821 pounds of methamphetamine and 190 pounds of cocaine.
Edgar Alfonso Lamas, 36, and Carlos Raygozaparedes, 53, were the men arrested in the drug bust. The district attorney’s office reports the two face several felony charges, including possession of a controlled substance and the sale or transportation of a controlled substance.
Police said the alleged two drug dealers were also charged with felony enhancements that the controlled substances exceeded 80 and 20 kilograms by weight or 400 liters by liquid volume.
“Millions of unsuspecting people have the grim reaper looking over their shoulder. They have no idea how close they actually are to dying from taking a single pill,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Fentanyl is cheap, it’s easy to get, and it is killing our children, our co-workers, and tens of thousands of innocent Americans who don’t have to die. Drug dealers don’t care about you or your loved ones – they only care about their bottom line and making as much money as possible.”
Lamas and Raygozaparedes face a maximum sentence of 37 years and four months in jail if convicted on all charges. According to the district attorney’s office, the two have pled not guilty and remain in custody on a $5 million bail.
According to court records, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for the two men on June 7 in Fullerton, California.
“With fentanyl in an estimated 40 percent of street drugs, it’s not a matter of if but when someone you know, and love dies from fentanyl. We have to continue to do everything we can to combat this deadly drug epidemic and save lives,” Spitzer said.
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Research bolsters current efforts to update triage and transport protocols around the country
TORONTO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Implementing severity-based field triage leads to faster treatment and less disability for stroke patients. The research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th Annual Meeting, and now published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, shows that states that use field-based stroke severity triage as part of their Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) transport protocols give severe stroke patients more rapid access to specially trained neuroendovascular care teams and lifesaving thrombectomy.
In the study, "Long Term Effect of Field Triage on Times to Endovascular Treatment for Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion," researchers compared stroke patients in two adjacent states over 5 1/2 years. Both states were served by a single Level 1 (comprehensive) stroke center. After matching the patients from the two regions based on distance to the Level 1 center, time to treatment decreased by 55 minutes after implementation of severity-based triage. In contrast, there was no change in time to treatment in the adjacent region with traditional EMS protocols over 5 1/2 years, despite extensive efforts to improve workflow at referring hospitals. As a result, clinical outcomes at 90 days were significantly better in those patients who resided in the state with severity-based triage, compared with traditional EMS protocols.
"The time lost in transfer from the nearest hospital to the best-equipped facility clearly jeopardizes a patient's chance of recovery," said Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, lead author of the study, a neurointerventional radiologist and professor of diagnostic imaging, neurology and neurosurgery at Brown University, and director of the Neurovascular Center at Rhode Island Hospital. "We hope this research persuades state governments to take a close look at their stroke care protocols and implement changes to improve triage and transport."
Like trauma, stroke is time sensitive. Previous studies have shown that when patients are taken to a slightly more distant facility that is better equipped to treat them (a Level 1 stroke center), rather than simply going to the closest facility, they have been found to undergo the appropriate care more quickly and have less disability at 90 days after their stroke.1 This new study confirms the previous results and shows just how critical changing EMS protocols are to a patient's survival.
By quickly assessing a patient's ability to squeeze and release a hand or make facial expressions — physical indicators of a serious stroke known as an emergent large vessel occlusion — EMS professionals can predict the level of care that is commensurate with the severity of the stroke, and transport patients directly to the most appropriate facility. Currently, however, less than half of the 50 states have clear protocols to ensure a person who is having a severe stroke is transported directly the right facility. This is critical, because a patient's access to appropriate care in a timely manner can make a huge difference in outcomes. Nearly two million brain cells die every minute a severe stroke goes untreated.
To receive a copy of this abstract or to speak with the study authors, please contact Camille Jewell at cjewell@vancomm.com or 202-248-5460.
About the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) is a scientific and educational association dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery through research, standard-setting, and education and advocacy to provide the highest quality of patient care in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck. Visit www.snisonline.org and follow us on Twitter (@SNISinfo) and Facebook (@SNISOnline).
1 Jayaraman, M. V., Hemendinger, M. L., Baird, G. L., Yaghi, S., Cutting, S., Saad, A., Siket, M., Madsen, T. E., Williams, K., Rhodes, J., Haas, R. A., Furie, K. L., & McTaggart, R. A. (2020). Field triage for endovascular stroke therapy: A population-based comparison. Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, 12(3), 233–239. Retrieved from https://jnis.bmj.com/content/12/3/233
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for XELA, PBTS, CCL, BILI, and GRAB.
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BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) ("TAL" or the "Company"), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at 4/F Heying Center, Xiaoying West Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China, on September 16, 2022 at 10:00AM (Beijing time).
No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the annual general meeting. Instead, the annual general meeting will serve as an open forum for shareholders and beneficial owners of the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs") to discuss Company affairs with management.
The board of directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on September 6, 2022 as the record date (the "Record Date"). Holders of record of the Company's common shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of the annual general meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Beneficial owners of the Company's ADSs are welcome to attend the AGM in person.
The notice of the annual general meeting is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://en.100tal.com/investor. The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report"), which includes the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's Annual Report can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at https://ir.100tal.com, as well as on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning services to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning services mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".
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Organizers urge fans to tune in to Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid announced today that its Sept. 24 music, food and farm festival is sold out, offering fans several options to enjoy Farm Aid performances from home, including Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org.
"We're honored that North Carolina has embraced Farm Aid in this way, and we're excited to connect with people across the Southeast who value the power of music to bring us together, appreciate delicious family farm food and — most of all — support family farmers," said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid. "We're also fortunate to continue our collaborations with Circle and SiriusXM to bring the Farm Aid festival to those not able to join us in Raleigh."
This marks the second consecutive year that award-winning country lifestyle network Circle will bring the annual Farm Aid festival to a television audience, and the 13th year that SiriusXM has carried the show on satellite radio. For the first time ever, the Farm Aid press event featuring farmers and artists will be streamed live for viewers.
"We're excited to have Farm Aid back for our second year on the network. It truly hits the bullseye with our Circle brand and the highest level of talent as well as an incredible cause," said SVP of Content Evan Haiman.
Farm Aid 2022 will feature performances by Willie Nelson & Family, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price, as well as Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Allison Russell, Charley Crockett, Brittney Spencer and Particle Kid.
Circle will broadcast the festival on television, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, with live and prerecorded segments from Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina. Circle also will stream Farm Aid 2022 on its Facebook, Twitter and TikTok pages (@CircleAllAccess) throughout the day, beginning with the 11 a.m. press event. Fans can find Circle on its linear feed and across most streaming platforms, including Roku, DISH, Samsung TV Plus, Peacock, VIZIO SmartCast, Tubi, Redbox and more.
Beginning at 12 p.m. ET, SiriusXM subscribers will be able to listen to Farm Aid 2022 on SiriusXM's Willie's Roadhouse (channel 59) and Dave Matthews Band Radio (channel 30) via SiriusXM radios and on the SXM App. The live coverage also will include backstage interviews with artists and stories from family farmers, hosted by SiriusXM's Dallas Wayne. All coverage will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the Farm Aid festival in Raleigh and the organization's year-round work to strengthen family farm agriculture.
FarmAid.org, Farm Aid's YouTube channel and DISH's Facebook page will livestream Farm Aid 2022 beginning at 11 a.m. ET with the Farm Aid press event. The press event, featuring Farm Aid artists, farmers and food producers from across the Southeast, will livestream for the first time, offering fans at home a special opportunity to experience a dynamic conversation between farmers and artists.
Farm Aid is partnering with digital fundraising platform Fandiem to inspire fans to give back for a chance to win a "Farm Aid VIP PLUS Experience." Fans can donate to win online at Fandiem.com/farmaid for a chance at an all-expenses-paid trip to Farm Aid 2022, including two VIP Experience tickets with access to the VIP Experience club and more.
Farm Aid will offer rare and unique artist-signed and other memorabilia items, including guitars, albums and prints, with proceeds to benefit Farm Aid. The silent auction will run online at farmaid.org/auction from Sept. 24–Oct. 7.
For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/festival. Festivalgoers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2022 and #Road2FarmAid to join the conversation on social media around this year's festival.
Farm Aid welcomes the participation of the business community and offers corporate sponsorship and VIP Experience opportunities. For more information, contact Glenda Yoder at glenda@farmaid.org. Farm Aid 2022 sponsors include DISH Network and Patagonia Workwear.
Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid's work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. For 37 years, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $64 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Playstudios, Inc. ("Playstudios, Inc.") (NASDAQ: MYPS) 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 consisting of all persons and entities other than defendants who: (a) purchased, or otherwise acquired securities of Playstudios between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, both dates inclusive, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired Playstudios securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (b) held common stock of Acies as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 16, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for shares of Playstudios stock pursuant to the merger of Acies and Old Playstudios; and/or (c) purchased or otherwise acquired Playstudios common stock pursuant to or traceable to Acies' documents issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Playstudios, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Playstudios was having significant problems with its flagship game, Kingdom Boss; (ii) Playstudios would not be releasing Kingdom Boss as expected; and (iii) Playstudios had not revised its financial projections to account for the problems it had encountered with Kingdom Boss. As a result of defendants' wrongful conduct, Class members paid artificially inflated prices for their Playstudios securities and suffered substantial losses and damages.
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The parents of a 19-year-old man who was fatally shot by Pennsylvania state troopers have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, accusing troopers and two local prosecutors of attempting to "coverup" evidence the young man was pointing a pellet gun in the air when he was killed.
Citing police statements at the time, lawyers for the parents say Christian Hall was having a mental health emergency on December 30, 2020, when he was shot on an interstate overpass in Monroe County following a 90-minute standoff that was captured on video.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, accuses state police officials -- including Commissioner Robert Evanchick -- and prosecutors of protecting the troopers by intentionally misleading the public about details of the shooting.
Hall was standing in what the lawsuit called "the universal stance of surrender" -- with the gun pointed in the air -- when he was fatally shot. The lawsuit includes still images of Hall appearing to have his hands up at an angle as troopers pointed guns at him from behind their vehicle.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) declined to comment on pending litigation.
Monroe County District Attorney David Christian and Michael Mancuso, First Assistant District Attorney, are also named in the lawsuit.
The state police statement issued the day of the shooting -- included in the lawsuit -- said Hall "retrieved the firearm and began walking towards the Troopers. At which time, Hall pointed the firearm in the Troopers direction. As a result, Troopers fired striking Hall."
The lawsuit said a video and audio recording of the shooting "was redacted and pixelated" and "misleads the viewer into believing that ... Christian pointed the perceived handgun at Troopers while advancing on Troopers." Hall family attorney Devon Jacob subpoenaed unedited video of the encounter from the state police.
The unredacted video obtained by Hall family attorneys shows the young man "kept his hands in the air even while bullets were impacting his body" and provides "undisputed evidence" of an attempt to "coverup the unlawfulness of the homicide," according to the lawsuit.
Mancuso, in a statement, said the lawsuit failed to state a valid claim against prosecutors.
"The circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force demonstrate that such force was justified under the circumstances known to the officers," Mancuso said.
"The attempts by the attorneys to mislead the public and now the filing of a frivolous suit against the DA's Office is yet another example that they are motivated not by the pursuit of justice but the allure of monetary gain," he added.
Mancuso said the DA conducted an "independent investigation" into the shooting and the state police's own probe "did not interfere or impede the DA's investigation." The statement called Hall's death a "tragic incident" that "was not due to the unjustified use of deadly force by law enforcement."
Attorneys Ben Crump and Jacob, who are representing Hall's parents, Gareth and Fe, said in a statement: "What happened to Christian and his parents is not excusable. Government should always be accountable to the people."
The lawsuit said the state police issued a "false statement" intended "to thwart public oversight and pressure" and "undermine the homicide investigation." The suit also said local prosecutors created a misleading PowerPoint presentation "to support the PSP's factually incorrect statement."
In November, CNN reviewed the unedited video -- provided by Jacob -- and Hall is not seen pointing his weapon at police, as state police stated in their December 2020 statement, before troopers fired on him. The state police did not respond to a request for comment at the time.
Hall does, as police and the DA's office described, ignore dozens of police orders to drop his weapon.
After what appears to be warning shots fired by one of the officers, "Hall then raises the gun outward toward his side and then upwards by bending his elbow at a ninety-degree angle," according to the DA's report, CNN reported in November.
"After ignoring further commands to drop the gun, both Corporal #1 and Trooper #1 fire a total of approximately eight shots striking Hall who falls to the roadway," the DA's report stated.
The edited version of the video released by the DA's office in March blurred the moment of Hall's death, but his physical gestures and actions appeared to be accurately reflected in their report, according to CNN's review.
The troopers were responding to "a report of a distraught and suicidal male" standing on a bridge in Hamilton Township.
"If he doesn't drop it, just take him," the lawsuit quoted one of the troopers as saying.
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Even the littlest children can experience long Covid, according to a large study, one of the first of its kind to include infants and toddlers.
The study published Wednesday in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health included 44,000 children in Denmark ranging in ages zero through 14 years old. Of the children, 11,000 had tested positive for Covid-19 between January 2020 and July 2021.
While symptoms associated with long Covid are general ailments children can experience even without Covid -- headaches, mood swings, stomach problems and tiredness -- the children in the study who had previously tested positive for Covid were more likely to experience at least one symptom for two months or more than the children who never tested positive for Covid.
The study also revealed that a third of children who had tested positive for Covid experienced at least one long-term symptom that was not present before testing positive.
The most common symptoms varied by age. For children up through age 3, it was mood swings, rashes and stomach aches. Children 4 to 11 years old also experienced memory and concentration problems. For the 12- to 14-year-olds, it was memory and concentration issues, mood swings and fatigue.
Children 3 and under seemed to have the most problems compared with those children not diagnosed with Covid-19 -- 40% experienced symptoms two months after testing positive compared with the 27% in the group that did not have Covid.
"Our findings align with previous studies of long Covid and adolescents showing that although the chances of children experiencing long Covid is low especially compared to group to the control group, it must be recognized and treated seriously," said study co-author Selina Kikkenborg Berg, a professor of cardiology at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
It is still unclear how many kids have long Covid and for how long, because there is not enough research on it in this age group, some experts say.
A 2021 study suggested more than half of children between age 6 and 16 had at least one symptom that lasted more than four months.
In adults, some research puts the number around 30% of cases.
There are no specific tests for long Covid. It's not clear which children will have it, as it can happen even when a child has a mild case of Covid-19.
In addition to showing scientists the characteristics of long Covid in children, the study also showed that even the children who did not get Covid felt the impact of the pandemic. That group reported a few more psychological and social problems than children who had Covid.
Dr. Michael Absoud, a pediatrician who specializes in neurodevelopmental issues who did not work on the study, told the Science Media Center in the UK that he found that fact intriguing.
"The most striking finding of this study is the higher quality of life and lower anxiety scores in older children who had tested positive for Covid-19. This provides further confirmation, that although mercifully children are resilient to the direct impacts of Covid, they have been significantly impacted by the indirect impacts of the pandemic (school closures, repeated quarantines, and reduced therapies) and anxiety inducing media messaging. It is likely that society has under-estimated longer term impact of the pandemic disruption rather than the virus on all children, and the urgent need for recovery of health and wellbeing services," Absoud said.
"Nonetheless it is still important to identify the small proportion of children who are taking longer to recover from COVID, whilst supporting all children with persistent symptoms regardless of cause," he added.
Dr. Amy Edwards, a pediatric infectious disease specialist who manages the long Covid clinic at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, did not work on the study, but said the work was important because it is more proof that some children develop long Covid.
She said she still regularly encounters people who do not believe that there is such a thing.
"There is a debate going on in both the medical world and in society, about whether all these kids are complaining about headaches and anxiety and stomachs, aches, and dizziness as to whether this is Covid or the stress of the pandemic. Yes, the pandemic did affect children in a negative way, but then you layer on Covid on top of that, and you see that there is something really going on here," Edwards said.
Acknowledging long Covid can be a problem may encourage more parents to vaccinate their children so they don't get long Covid in the first place. Studies like this may also encourage parents to be on the look out for symptoms, so they can get the child help if they need it.
"It's become clear that this isn't an isolated phenomenon. It's showing up in studies in more than one country. It's happening in more kids than maybe we originally thought," Edwards said. "We're talking about not small numbers of children when you think of how many Covid cases there have been. So just continuing to get the word out there matters."
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HARISBURG, Pa. (AP) — All four leading Republicans in Pennsylvania’s governor’s race have vowed to ban abortion if given the chance.
In Georgia, one top Republican candidate for governor wants to outlaw all abortions. The sitting Republican governor is backed by the anti-abortion lobby, but refuses to clarify his position. And in Michigan, all but one of the five leading Republicans running for governor oppose abortion even in cases of rape or incest.
The fight for Congress often dominates midterm elections, but the revelation this week that the Supreme Court may soon overturn its landmark Roe v. Wade decision has thrust candidates for governor — and their positions on abortion — into the forefront of the 2022 campaign. Some states, including Pennsylvania and Georgia, have primary elections this month, but the ultimate fight won’t be decided until the November general election.
In a handful of battleground states with Republican-controlled state legislatures, every GOP candidate for governor supports severe abortion restrictions, if not a complete ban with no exceptions. That’s prompting urgent warnings from Democrats that women’s access to abortion in some states may rest almost entirely on which party wins the governor’s race this fall.
“This is an issue that is now front and center in this governor’s race,” said Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, his state’s presumed Democratic nominee for governor. “The battle will be in the states.”
Thirteen deep-red states have so-called “trigger laws” that would ban abortion almost immediately if Roe is overturned, but the future of abortion access is less certain across several other more moderate states with Republican-controlled legislatures: Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin, among them.
In almost every case, GOP legislatures have already approved restrictive abortion laws, including so-called “heartbeat” bills that would outlaw abortions before most women know they’re pregnant. Some legislation is tied up in the courts, while others have yet to move through Republican legislatures. But if Roe falls, such laws — or more restrictive bans — could only be stopped by a veto from a Democratic governor or Democrat-backed court challenge, if at all.
Some states, including Michigan, Wisconsin and Texas, have decades-old abortion bans predating Roe that would presumably take effect almost immediately after a formal Supreme Court reversal of the case. But even in those states, Democratic governors would have an opportunity to fight the change in their state courts.
That’s what Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is doing as she prepares for a challenging reelection this fall.
Anticipating that Roe would be overturned or weakened, Whitmer asked the Michigan Supreme Court last month to declare a state constitutional right to abortion and to strike down a near-total abortion ban that would go back into effect if Roe is overruled. The law, which dates to the 1800s, has an exception when the woman’s life is at risk, but not for cases of rape and incest.
“I’m using every tool at my disposal. I’m going to fight like hell to protect this right for women in the state of Michigan,” Whitmer said this week. “Regardless of what happens with SCOTUS, we have an opportunity in Michigan.”
The situation is different in Pennsylvania and Georgia, where there is no outright ban on the books, but Republican candidates for governor have indicated they would support a full ban if given the chance. Most refused to clarify their positions in recent days when asked directly by The Associated Press.
Pennsylvania law currently allows abortions during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. But all four leading Republican candidates for governor have told the Pro-Life Coalition of Pennsylvania, in questionnaire responses, that they support “legal protection for all pre-born children from abortion” — in other words, banning an abortion of any diagnosed pregnancy, according to Mike McMonagle, the organization’s president.
Two of the Pennsylvania Republicans, Bill McSwain and Lou Barletta, said they support exceptions for rape, incest or to protect the life of the mother. The other two, Doug Mastriano and Dave White, said they support no exceptions.
Only White agreed to discuss his position in an AP interview this week. The others declined interview requests and didn’t answer specific written questions.
White said he would sign legislation banning all abortions with no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother if given the chance. He noted that he’s ninth of 14 children from a Catholic family in which his parents taught him the “blessing of every child that comes into this world.”
In a televised debate last week, Mastriano said he supports banning abortion from conception, with no exceptions. He called abortion “the No. 1 issue” and pointed to the “heartbeat” bill that he has sponsored, which effectively bans abortion at six weeks.
Anticipating that Mastriano may emerge from the GOP’s May 17 primary election, Shapiro has began running attack ads against the Republican state senator this week highlighting his plans to “outlaw abortion.”
“They are wildly out of touch with where Pennsylvanians are,” Shaprio said in an interview of his would-be Republican challengers. “This issue boils down to whether or not we’re going to build a Pennsylvania where freedom is respected.”
Polling shows relatively few Americans want to see Roe overturned.
In 2020, AP VoteCast found that 69% of voters in the presidential election said the Supreme Court should leave the Roe v. Wade decision as is; just 29% said the court should overturn the decision. In general, AP-NORC polling finds a majority of the public favors abortion being legal in most or all cases.
In Georgia, Democrat Stacey Abrams will face the winner of the state’s May 24 GOP primary, which pits incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp against the Donald Trump-backed former Sen. David Perdue.
Kemp has declined to clarify his position on abortion in recent days. His office ignored direct questions asking whether he would support a complete abortion ban. An anti-abortion group that has endorsed Kemp rallied Friday to celebrate a possible Roe reversal. Speakers vowed to defend Georgia’s ban on abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected. Tied up in courts now, it could take effect with a Supreme Court ruling.
Perdue wants Kemp to call for a special legislative session to approve an abortion ban if the Supreme Court officially overturns Roe, a ruling expected in late June or early July.
“Georgia voters deserve to know where their governor stands on this issue,” Perdue said on Thursday. “You are either going to fight for the sanctity of life or you’re not.”
On the Democratic side, Abrams touted herself as a defender of abortion rights in a speech this week to Emily’s List, a political action committee that donates to Democratic women candidates who support abortion rights.
“The abomination of that leaked opinion is coming to find every one of us, and we’ve got to be ready to fight back,” Abrams said, according to a recording provided by her campaign. “This is about our dignity and our freedom. This is about our health and our welfare. This is about our future and our lives, and we have the right to be angry.”
The issue could help Abrams — and Democrats in other states — win more votes among college educated white voters, who have been the most frequent swing voters in recent years.
Like a growing number of Democratic candidates elsewhere, Abrams also warned that a Supreme Court that overturns Roe v. Wade could threaten other precedents, including Griswold v. Connecticut, a 1965 decision that struck down restrictions on contraception, and Brown v. Board of Education, the 1954 decision that outlawed racial segregation in schools.
“This is a question of whether equality in America depends on geography and zip code and DNA,” Abrams said.
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Peoples reported from New York. Amy reported from Atlanta. AP writers David Eggert and Mike Householder in Lansing, Michigan, contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/abortion-rights-may-rest-on-governors-races-in-some-states/ | 2022-05-07T13:22:51Z |
Which cream eyeshadows are best?
Finding a wearable cream eyeshadow that complements your complexion is like finding your very own gold nugget. Cream eyeshadows are versatile and great for everyday wear. They pair well with bold, liquid eyeliners and can also be used as eyeliner themselves.
Cream shadows differ from powder shadows because of their moist, pigmented formula. However, cream eyeshadows work great as a base color for the lid and it can be fun to blend with powdered eyeshadows for a textured, pigmented eyeshadow look.
If you’re looking for a smear-proof, vibrant and long-lasting cream eyeshadow, Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Eye, Cheek & Lip Cream Pigment is the top choice.
What to know before you buy cream eyeshadow
Coverage and color
Cream eyeshadows tend to be heavier and more pigmented than powder eyeshadow. Many come in bold, shiny, vibrant and metallic colors.
Packaging
Cream eyeshadows come in a variety of packaging, and the packaging usually dictates how they can be applied to the eyelid. Popular packaging for cream eyeshadow includes pots and eyeshadow sticks.
What to look for in a quality cream eyeshadow
Pigment
Pigmentation refers to the vibrancy of the color of the eyeshadow after application. Some product descriptions show swatches of eyeshadow on a model’s arm to prove the product has good, visible pigmentation.
Blendability
If eyeshadow is easily blendable, it mixes well with other eyeshadow colors to create a cohesive eye makeup look. People with oily skin especially need to consider how well a cream eyeshadow blends, because oily eyelids make it more difficult for eyeshadow to stay in place throughout the day.
Formula
A cream eyeshadow’s formula generally dictates both its blendability and pigmentation. Cream eyeshadows differ from powder eyeshadow because cream eyeshadows have a richer texture that stems from their creamy base.
How much you can expect to spend on cream eyeshadow
A quality cream eyeshadow ranges anywhere from $6 to $46.
Cream eyeshadow FAQ
Can I use cream eyeshadow on my waterline?
A. The inner lid of the eye, also known as the waterline, has oil glands that can secrete oil. Putting cream eyeshadow directly on the waterline can clog it and cause dry eyes. Instead, apply cream eyeshadow to the eyelid.
Can I pair cream eyeshadow and eyeliner?
A. Yes! It is recommended to let the eyeshadow set before applying eyeliner.
My cream eyeshadow comes in a small pot. How do I open it?
A. First, hold the eyeshadow pot in your non-dominant hand, firmly. Then unscrew the lid with your dominant hand. Apply with clean fingers or a makeup brush.
Are cream eyeshadows matte?
A. They can be matte, but check the product’s description if you’re specifically looking for a matte eyeshadow because some are shiny, glitter or metallic.
How to apply cream eyeshadow
- Choose your desired eyeshadow. If you’re a beginner, try using a neutral shade so you can easily buff out potential mistakes. Additionally, you may want to avoid waterproof formulas as they are more difficult to remove.
- Optional: Apply eyeshadow primer or concealer to your eyelids. Although this step is optional, it optimizes how long cream eyeshadow will stay in place. It also keeps the eyeshadow from creasing or smudging throughout the day. If you don’t have concealer or eyeshadow primer, you can use a light layer of powdered eyeshadow as a base.
- Choose how you will apply your eyeshadow. The most common methods include using an eyeshadow brush to swipe it across the lid or dabbing it on the eyelid with a clean finger. You can use a damp makeup sponge, but the sponge may absorb some of the product.
- Swipe a thin layer of eyeshadow onto your eyelids with your preferred method. After the initial application, keep your eyes closed for a few seconds to help the eyeshadow set. For a bolder look, apply multiple layers after letting each layer dry in between applications.
- Optional: Lastly, set the cream eyeshadow by applying a thin layer of powdered eyeshadow. This step may help those with oily skin. You may also opt to set your eyeshadow look with makeup setting spray.
Tips for purchasing cream eyeshadow
- Color: Look for an eyeshadow color that will complement your complexion, hair and eye color.
- Formula: Cream eyeshadows tend to last longer than powder eyeshadows, but they can crease more easily. Look for cream eyeshadows that mention they are smudge- or crease-proof.
- Eyeshadow primer: If you don’t already have eyeshadow primer, consider purchasing it with your eyeshadow. Primer helps keep the eyeshadow in place longer and prevents creasing and fallout.
- Blending: If you’re looking for an easily blendable eyeshadow, avoid purchasing a super wet formula. Wet formulas take longer to dry, making them more difficult to blend with other shadows.
What are the best cream eyeshadows to buy?
Top cream eyeshadow
Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Eye, Cheek & Lip Cream Pigment
What you should know: The bold pigment can be used for eye, lip or cheek and comes in 21 colors.
What you’ll love: It won an Allure 2020 Best of Beauty Award. It’s waterproof, long-wearing, vegan and cruelty-free.
What you should consider: Some reviews say it can crease.
Where to buy: Sold at Sephora
Top cream eyeshadow for the money
Haus Laboratories By Lady Gaga: Glam Attack Liquid Eyeshadow
What you should know: The highly pigmented, bold, sparkly, Gaga-esque cream eyeshadow is buildable, blendable and utilizes a liquid-to-powder formula.
What you’ll love: It is fallout-free, smear-proof, vegan, long-lasting and cruelty-free. It comes in an easily usable application tube that should be shaken before application.
What you should consider: All available colors are glitter.
Where to buy: Sold at Amazon
Worth checking out
What you should know: The smooth, creamy formula of the eyeshadow comes in three colors and is packaged in a small pot.
What you’ll love: The eyeshadow is made without sulfates and its formula prevents creasing and smudging.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When Raevahnna Richardson spotted a woman standing outside a library in Salem, Oregon, gathering signatures for a gun-safety initiative, she made a beeline to her and added her name.
“I signed it to keep our kids safe, because something needs to change. I have a kid that’s going to be in first grade this upcoming season, and I don’t want her to have to be scared at school,” Richardson said.
“To keep our kids safe.” It’s something that so many parents across the United States are worried about after the horrific massacre of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. That mass shooting has given the Oregon ballot initiative huge momentum, with the number of volunteers doubling to 1,200 and signatures increasing exponentially, organizers said.
With the U.S. Senate unlikely to pass a “red flag” bill and the majority of state legislatures having taken no action on gun safety in recent years, or moving in the opposite direction, activists see voter-driven initiatives as a viable alternative.
“To get really strong action at this moment in time, it’s going to take people in a democracy to exercise that democratic right to get on the ballot and get it voted for,” said the Rev. Mark Knutson, a chief petitioner of the Oregon initiative.
If the initiative gets on the ballot and it passes, anyone wanting to acquire a firearm would first have to get a permit, valid for five years, from local law enforcement after completing safety training, passing a criminal background check and meeting other requirements. The measure would ban ammunition magazines over 10 rounds, except for current owners, law enforcement and the military, and the state police would create a firearms database.
The age range of those gathering signatures from registered voters runs from middle-schoolers to a 94-year-old, Knutson said. Volunteers are ensconced in a room at Augustana Lutheran Church in Portland, sorting through baskets of envelopes containing mailed-in signatures.
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action has already come out strongly against the initiative, saying on its website that “these anti-gun citizens are coming after YOU, the law-abiding firearm owners of Oregon, and YOUR guns. They don’t care about the Constitution, your right to keep and bear arms, or your God-given right of self-defense.”
Oregon appears to be the only state in America with a gun safety initiative underway for the 2022 election, according to Sean Holihan, state legislative director for Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence.
Knutson, though, says the effort in Oregon “can start to build hope across the nation for others to do the same.”
Voters in two predominantly Democratic neighboring states have already passed gun safety ballot measures.
In 2018, Washington state voters approved restrictions on the purchase and ownership of firearms, including raising the minimum purchasing age to 21, adding background checks and increasing waiting periods. In 2016, voters there overwhelmingly approved a measure authorizing courts to issue extreme risk protection orders to remove an individual’s access to firearms.
California voters in 2016 passed a measure prohibiting the possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines and requiring certain individuals to pass a background check to buy ammunition.
The same year, voters in Maine narrowly defeated a proposal to require background checks before a gun sale.
Daniel Webster, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins University, said ballot initiatives “are a great way to advance gun policies that are popular.”
“But I honestly don’t know how much one state’s ballot initiative affects the likelihood of other states taking action,” he added.
The Oregon initiative needs to deliver at least 112,080 registered voters’ signatures — verified by the secretary of state’s office — by July 8 to get on the ballot, Knutson said. By this week, more than 52,000 signatures were received by the campaign. He’s already planning to have teenagers deliver the boxes of sheets to the secretary of state’s office in Salem aboard school buses.
Meanwhile, pro-gun activists are also using ballot initiatives to protect what they see as their Second Amendment rights.
In 2020, Montana voters narrowly approved a ballot measure to remove local governments’ authority to regulate the carrying of permitted concealed weapons and to limit their authority to regulate the carrying of unconcealed weapons.
Voters in Iowa this November will decide whether to add gun rights language to their state constitution, after majority Republicans in the Legislature passed a resolution last year that got it onto the ballot, with no signature-gathering required.
Opponents said if the Iowa measure passes, courts might wind up striking down restrictions on gun background checks, permits required to carry a gun, and a ban on gun possession by people convicted of a felony.
An initiative in Nebraska, one of several there this year, would allow concealed or open-carry weapons to be carried in public places. And in Washington state, an initiative would prohibit state and local governments imposing limits on purchasing and owning firearms. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/texas-massacre-spurs-oregon-gun-safety-ballot-initiative/ | 2022-06-10T20:44:24Z |
Local Owner Neil Hershman Opens Third Franchised Location in NYC
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's favorite flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat Dippin' Dots has debuted a Times Square store that opened this month through an agreement with multi-unit franchisee Neil Hershman. The new store, at 234 W. 42nd Street, is co-branded with sister brand Doc Popcorn. Dippin' Dots was recently acquired by J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF), a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years.
"Times Square is one of the most iconic, energetic areas in New York City. It is a true crossroads of the world, now even tastier with the addition of Dippin' Dots' world-famous beaded ice cream," said Dan Fachner, President & CEO at J&J Snack Foods. "We are grateful for our partnership with Neil to bring Dippin' Dots ice cream and our fantastic Doc Popcorn product to the 50 million visitors that pass through Times Square each year."
Hershman opened a flagship Dippin' Dots and Doc Popcorn store in the Flatiron District in April 2021, followed by a second location in Downtown Brooklyn this past April. He also owns several 16 Handles frozen yogurt franchises throughout the city.
"I'm a big supporter of the cobrand and see a bright future for the addictive snack lineup. In addition to traditional retail and delivery at each of my three locations, we've seen a lot of success with our corporate catering for private events and parties in NYC," said Hershman. "Our location on the south side of 42nd Street, neighboring flagship tenants like Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and the busiest movie theater in America, is second to none as thousands of New Yorkers and tourists will pass the store daily."
The store also features an outpost of Captain Cookie & the Milkman, a superhero-themed cookie and ice cream company. Customers can find favorite Dippin' Dots ice cream flavors like Rainbow Ice, Cookies and Cream and Banana Split, in addition to several popcorn flavors, including Better Butter and Caramel Bliss. Additional details can be found by following @DippinDotsNYC on Instagram.
Dippin' Dots beaded ice cream was created in 1988 using cryogenic technology to invent an unconventional ice cream that's remarkably fresh and flavorful. For the past 30 years, millions of people have fallen in love with the iconic treat, which is available in thousands of franchise locations, theme parks, stadiums, arenas, zoos, movie theaters, fairs and festivals, as well as shipped right to customers' homes. Doc Popcorn handcrafts a wide variety of fresh-popped specialty flavors of popcorn free of trans fat, MSG, artificial colors and preservatives.
About Dippin' Dots, L.L.C.
Dippin' Dots has produced and distributed its flash frozen tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice products since 1988. Made at the company's production facility in Paducah, Kentucky, Dippin' Dots distributes its unique frozen products in all 50 states and 7 countries through its franchised and direct distribution network. For more information, including franchise opportunities, visit www.dippindots.com. Follow Dippin' Dots on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Doc Popcorn
Using whole grain kernels, proprietary flavor blends and other high-quality ingredients, Doc Popcorn handcrafts a wide variety of fresh-popped specialty flavors of popcorn free of trans fat, MSG, artificial colors and preservatives. Born in Boulder, Colo., Doc Popcorn started franchising in 2009 and has been consistently recognized as one of the top food franchises in the country by Entrepreneur's Franchise 500. For more information and to inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit www.docpopcorn.com.
About J&J Snack Foods Corp.
J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing innovative, niche and affordable branded snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, the #1 soft pretzel brand in the world, as well as internationally known ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT sorbet and frozen fruit bars, SOUR PATCH KIDS**Flavored Ice Pops, Tio Pepe's & CALIFORNIA CHURROS, and THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes and several bakery brands within DADDY RAY'S, COUNTRY HOME BAKERS and HILL & VALLEY. J&J Snack Foods Corp. has approximately twenty manufacturing facilities and generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The Company has a history of strong sales growth and financial performance and remains focused on opportunities to expand its unique niche market product offering while bringing smiles to families worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. **SOUR PATCH KIDS is a registered trademark of Mondelēz International group, used under license.
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RESCUE Advocacy Group to Share Latest Insights on Prevalence and Prevention Strategies
NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A symposium presented by international research group, RESCUE (REducing SuiCide rates amongst individUals with diabEtes) Collaborative Community, will address the ongoing connection between suicide and people with type 1 diabetes, with the goal of highlighting available resources and key takeaways for the field. The symposium comes at a time when adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes are 61% more likely to say they feel suicidal than those without diabetes. Suicide and Self-Injury—Unveiling and Addressing the Hidden Nightmare in Diabetes will be presented at the 82nd Scientific Sessions held by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA.
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people ages 20 to 24 in the United States, and the risk is even higher in individuals with type 1 diabetes. In fact, up to 7% of deaths in individuals with type 1 diabetes are a result of suicide. However, current screening tools for depression and suicide often miss individuals at risk of suicide and the risk among the type 1 diabetes patient population is greatly underestimated.
The symposium will highlight the work of RESCUE and address solutions for two distinct uncertainties faced by health care providers in the management of people with type 1 diabetes at risk of suicide: how to identify those at risk and the best way to prevent and reduce that risk.
Discussion topics will include:
- Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Self-Harm among Adults with Diabetes—Unmet Needs and How to Address Them
- Partnership Among RESCUE, Advocacy, and Industry to Address Suicide and Self-Harm in Diabetes
- Educational Support Needs for Addressing Suicide and Self-Harm in Diabetes
"Suicide and self-harm are an all-too-common reality for young adults with type 1 diabetes, but it doesn't have to be. With a multi-pronged approach to awareness, education, and identification, we have the opportunity to intervene on the link between suicide and diabetes," said Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD., RESCUE Collaborative Community. "With this symposium, it is our hope that we can reach stakeholders with awareness and arm them with messages that can ultimately save a young person's life if adopted in clinical practice and through mental health screenings."
Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly, PhD and the RESCUE team will present during the symposium, Suicide and Self-Injury—Unveiling and Addressing the Hidden Nightmare in Diabetes on Friday, June 3 from 4:15–6:15 p.m. CT.
For more information, please contact the ADA Scientific Sessions media team onsite at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from June 3–7 by phone at 504-670-4902, or by email at SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org.
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be a hybrid event held June 3–7, 2022 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world will unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. We are eager to get back to safely participating in person and networking with colleagues while hearing the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research presentations. Learn more and register at scientificsessions.diabetes.org and join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2022.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together, what we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
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WESTFIELD, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) today announced that Jason Lyon, President and COO of Flatbread Company, Inc., is the recipient of its 2022 Commitment to People Award. Lyon will be honored on Tuesday evening, August 2, during CHART's 102nd Hospitality Training Conference at the JW Marriott in Austin, TX.
"Jason's journey in hospitality began at the age of 14 as a dishwasher for the Common Man Family of Restaurants. His 27-year 'home grown' experience there was instrumental in forming his philosophy of how leadership should support and collaborate with team members," said Monique Donahue, CHART President. "At Flatbread Company, he wasted no time bringing those values to life and putting the organization on the path to be an exceptional employer of choice. It's rare that a current CHART member receives the Commitment to People award, and we are very proud of Jason and his impact on CHART and our industry."
A common theme in his team's award application was transparency. Always clear and direct, communications from Lyon are rooted in creating a safe, socially responsible, and inclusive environment. He minces no words when it comes to inclusivity and leading this charge. In a letter to employees about the death of George Floyd and in support of Black Lives Matter, he stated "We stand for equality, liberty, and justice for all. Stand with us; together in unity with peace and love in our hearts for each other."
"My deepest appreciation goes to my team. This award is not about me, it's about them. Without their continued honest feedback, dedication, and support, we would not be the company, the community advocate, or the family that we are today," said Lyon. "I'd also like to thank our founder, Jay Gould, who created a culture that allows us to renew our spirit and priotitize people over profits."
CHART, a non-profit professional association founded in 1970, is the leading resource for the development and advancement of hospitality training professionals and their organizations.
Flatbread Company, founded in Amesbury MA in 1998, has hearths in four New England states, Hawaii, as well as an international presence in Whistler, British Columbia with their sister brand, Creekbread.
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ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 132,000 jobs in August and annual pay was up 7.6% according to the August ADP® National Employment Report™ produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").
The jobs report and pay insights use ADP's fine-grained anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees to provide a representative picture of the labor market. The report details the current month's total private employment change, and weekly job data from the previous month. ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
"Our data suggests a shift toward a more conservative pace of hiring, possibly as companies try to decipher the economy's conflicting signals," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "We could be at an inflection point, from super-charged job gains to something more normal."
View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
Private employers created 132,000 jobs in August, a step down from the month before, when the economy created nearly 270,000 jobs. Payroll growth also slowed in July when compared to June of this year.
Change in U.S. Private Employment: 132,000
Change by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing: 23,000
- Natural resources/mining 2,000
- Construction 21,000
- Manufacturing 0
- Service-providing: 110,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 54,000
- Information -1,000
- Financial activities -20,000
- Professional/business services -14,000
- Education/health services -15,000
- Leisure/hospitality 96,000
- Other services 10,000
Change by U.S. Regions
- Northeast: 23,000
- New England 4,000
- Middle Atlantic 19,000
- Midwest: -7,000
- East North Central 24,000
- West North Central -31,000
- South: 76,000
- South Atlantic 33,000
- East South Central 24,000
- West South Central 19,000
- West: 40,000
- Mountain 37,000
- Pacific 3,000
Change by Establishment Size
- Small establishments: 25,000
- 1-19 employees -47,000
- 20-49 employees 72,000
- Medium establishments: 53,000
- 50-249 employees 74,000
- 250-499 employees -21,000
- Large establishments: 54,000
- 500+ employees 54,000
Year-over-year change in annual pay was 7.6 percent in August, in line with monthly readings since Spring 2022. In early 2021, annual pay increases were running at about 2 percent. While the pace of pay increases is elevated, its growth has flattened.
Median Change in Annual Pay (ADP matched person sample)
- Job-Stayers 7.6%
- Job-Changers 16.1%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing:
- Natural resources/mining 8%
- Construction 6.7%
- Manufacturing 7.6%
- Service-providing:
- Trade/transportation/utilities 8.4%
- Information 7.4%
- Financial activities 7.4%
- Professional/business services 6.8%
- Education/health services 6.8%
- Leisure/hospitality 12.1%
- Other services 6.8%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size
- Small firms:
- 1-19 employees 5.4%
- 20-49 employees 7.2%
- Medium firms:
- 50-249 employees 7.9%
- 250-499 employees 7.8%
- Large firms:
- 500+ employees 8.3%
To see Pay Insights by U.S. State, Gender, and Age for Job-Stayers, visit here:
* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.
The historical data file, and weekly data for the previous month, is available at https://adpemploymentreport.com/.
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The September 2022 ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on October 5, 2022.
The ADP National Employment Report is an independent estimate of the change in U.S. private employment and pay derived from actual, anonymized payroll data of client companies served by ADP, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report is produced by ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, as part of the company's commitment to offering deeper insights of the U.S. labor market and providing businesses and governments with a source of credible and valuable information.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of cloud-based software and payments solutions for associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools, today announced David Wirta as the company's new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 11, 2022.
A seasoned executive across multiple software and technology verticals, Wirta has global experience in the private, public, and private equity sectors, driving aggressive growth strategies to scale businesses both organically and through acquisitions. He previously served in the executive suite at Community Brands in 2019 and 2020, before transitioning to a leadership role at Therapy Brands, another company within the same investment portfolio.
"Dave is a results-driven leader who understands how to build high-performance teams and guide them toward creating the best outcomes for clients," said Ross Croley, chairman of the board for Community Brands. "His sales performance focus and operational expertise will provide the rigor needed to further elevate the company's success and create value for shareholders and customers alike."
With its suite of connected solutions designed especially for mission-driven organizations, Community Brands has helped thousands of associations, schools and nonprofits grow and engage with their constituents, especially during the last two years when the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted events and kept people physically distanced.
Wirta added: "Community Brands has helped so many worthwhile organizations weather the storm of the last few years, and it's gratifying to rejoin this company at such a pivotal time of growth and tech acceleration. I look forward to leading the team in delivering innovative solutions that help these organizations focus on the great work they're doing in our communities."
About Community Brands
Community Brands helps mission-driven organizations thrive. Our software, services, and payment solutions power nonprofits, associations, and K-12 schools to engage the people they serve through programs and events; raise funds to enable their mission; and manage their financials and operations. Our family of brands are bound by a common purpose to serve the organizations that make our communities a better place to live. To learn more, visit CommunityBrands.com.
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Kristin Alm
kristin.alm@greatersumventures.com
865-850-6087
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury is slated to begin hearing evidence Tuesday in a trial to decide how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for spreading a lie that the massacre was a hoax.
The trial is being held in Waterbury, less than 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Newtown, where 26 children and teachers were shot to death in 2012.
More than a dozen family members, including parents of some victims, filed into the courtroom Tuesday morning to listen to the opening statements.
It’s the second such trial for Jones, who was ordered by a Texas jury last month to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the slain children.
A six-member jury and several alternates will decide how much the conspiracy theorist should pay relatives of eight victims and an FBI agent who responded to the school. Judge Barbara Bellis found Jones liable without a trial last year after he failed to turn over documents to the families’ lawyers.
Jones is not expected to attend the trial Tuesday. He said on his show Monday that he would be traveling to Connecticut next week.
The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families.
The Sandy Hook families and former FBI agent William Aldenberg say they have been confronted and harassed for years by people who believed Jones’ false claim that the shooting was staged by crisis actors as part of a plot to take away people’s guns.
Some say strangers have videotaped them and their surviving children. They’ve also endured death threats and been subjected to abusive comments on social media. And some families have moved out of Newtown to avoid harassment. They accuse Jones of causing them emotional and psychological harm.
Jones, whose web show and Infowars brand are based in Austin, Texas, has been banned from YouTube, Facebook and Spotify for violating hate-speech policies.
Jones now says he believes the shooting was real. At the Texas trial, he testified that he realizes what he said was irresponsible, did hurt people’s feelings and he apologized.
He continues, however, to insist that his comments were protected free speech. He views the lawsuits as efforts to silence him and put him out of business.
Jones’ lawyers say he intends to appeal the judgment against him in Texas. Jones also will face a third trial back in Texas involving the parents of another slain child. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-alex-jones-faces-second-trial-over-sandy-hook-hoax-claims/ | 2022-09-13T15:30:34Z |
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TrewUp launches deduction management software to extract, read and decipher deduction data, enabling consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to increase productivity and profitability. TrewUp's cloud-based AI technology simplifies the grueling and time-consuming process of analyzing deductions. TrewUp makes deductions easy.
This SaaS solution, found at https://www.trewup.com/, digitizes thousands of pages of static data and transforms it into actionable data all accessible in a single platform. With the click of a button, TrewUp puts the power back into the hands of CPG manufacturers by both reducing hours of time spent analyzing thousands of pages of PDFs and increasing visibility of distributor deductions by type, retailer/distributor, and UPC code.
For more information on TrewUp, go to https://www.trewup.com/ or email sales@trewup.com
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- Added 2,921 new connected assets and workers, totaling 67,471 connections in Q2 2022
- As part of Agnity transition, mCloud received a one-time US$5.96 million payment from Agnity on July 29, 2022
- After considering a $2.6 million one-time balance sheet charge and other impacts related to the Company's transition of its licensing of Agnity technology, Q2 2022 net revenues as reported were C$2.3 million compared to C$6.6 million in Q2 2021
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - mCloud Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: MCLD) (TSXV: MCLD), ("mCloud" or the "Company") a leading provider of AI-powered asset management and Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") solutions today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022").
mCloud President and CEO Russ McMeekin commented on Q2 2022:
"Since the first quarter of 2022, we have made continuous progress in executing our growth plans – in particular, our efforts to deliver Digital Oilfield solutions, the commencement of our first oil and gas implementations in Saudi Arabia, and our rollout of EV charging optimization solutions at auto dealerships in New York and California. All our business segments are beginning to see a resurgence in engagement as our customers have transitioned out of pandemic restrictions. We remain on track to achieve our target of 90,000 connected asset and workers by the end of year."
"In the second quarter, we moved to optimize our financial and technology relationship with Agnity, transitioning the royalty agreement we have had with them since 2018 into a new licensing and technology continuation agreement, resulting in a US$5.96 million one-time payment made to us on July 29, 2022 and a $2.6 million one-time non-cash charge for balance sheet items and other adjustments to revenues in quarter."
"Progress is positive and continuous as we connect oilwells and deliver AssetCare Digital Oilfield solutions in the United States. Our first customers there are now in deployment and will soon see the direct benefits of our AI-driven connected asset and connected worker capabilities. In the Middle East, we have moved to commercial contracts and early-stage implementation efforts for AssetCare solutions at various sites in Saudi Arabia, leveraging our approved vendor status with Aramco. We plan to have a joint customer showcase of our AssetCare solutions with Aramco by December of this year.
"We are further engaged with other oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical customers in Saudi Arabia as we leverage the progress we have made in establishing a fully approved and stringently-compliant cloud presence in Saudi Arabia. From here, we expect major growth and scale in this region to the end of this year and beyond."
"We continue to grow our sales pipeline and advance auto dealership prospects to contracting for our AssetCare solutions related to EV charging optimization. Some issues were experienced in securing the required permitting and delivery of certain equipment to customers, but we expect these will be alleviated by September of this year keeping us on track to our target of 45 or more dealerships by year end. Activity has grown and scaled rapidly, and we are continually improving our internal operations to accelerate our ability to scale."
"Our AssetCare for Wind team, delivering vertical energy optimization solutions, especially in the EU, has embarked on customer engagements with wind owners and operators in the region as well as developing a go-to-market strategy with one of the world's largest wind turbine providers. This team is also set to have a presence at WindEnergy Hamburg 2022 in September."
"We are also very excited about the progress we are making in our Connected Buildings business with our announcement in July that we are bringing AssetCare to Mercedes Grand-Prix Limited at Brackley. This implementation is set to leverage all aspects of AssetCare including HVAC, indoor air quality, and industrial equipment mCloud is uniquely qualified to manage. In addition, this implementation builds on the success we have achieved in delivering excellent indoor air quality, energy optimization, and enterprise reporting capabilities in Canada and elsewhere around the world. We are also beginning to see growth and engagement in the UK and EU around our connected worker segment with AssetCare Mobile and 3D."
Q2 2022 Revenue Highlights
All figures in millions of Canadian dollars
* Includes all required revenue adjustments due to transition of agreement with Agnity
On August 2, 2022, mCloud announced it had entered into a new technology continuation agreement with Agnity Global Inc. ("Agnity"), which resulted in the Company receiving a one-time US$5.96 million payment from Agnity on July 29, 2022, the exclusion of certain revenues, and a one-time adjustment that largely accounts for the net reduction in Q2 2022 revenues.
The timing of the Agnity transition required mCloud to exclude certain revenues in the AssetCare Initialization and AssetCare Solutions revenue categories. The net resulting impact was the reporting of negligible revenues per newly connected asset and lower recurring revenues per connection despite the Company's progress in adding new connected assets and workers and the ongoing delivery of AssetCare and related services. Going forward, mCloud will record AssetCare in both categories without any impacts, sharing, or adjustments.
The Company also recorded a one-time adjustment related to items from Agnity's balance sheet in prior periods. This culminated in a C$2.6 million decrease as a standalone adjustment in Q2 2022 revenues representing the full required adjustment across these prior periods.
The Company does not anticipate any further non-recurring, Agnity-related adjustments in the future. Additionally, the Company will no longer consolidate Agnity financial items such as revenues and expenses going forward. mCloud will continue to record direct revenues from customers benefiting from Agnity technology embedded in the Company's solutions but will not record any further Agnity-related items.
Without considering the one-time adjustment but reflecting the impact of the Agnity transition, Q2 2022 total revenues were C$4.9 million for the quarter compared to C$6.6 million in Q2 2021. After the one-time adjustment, Q2 2022 total revenues as reported were C$2.3 million. Gross margins were correspondingly impacted by the Agnity transition from a one-time passthrough of Agnity-related delivery expenses.
The Company added 2,921 new connected assets and workers in the quarter reaching a cumulative total of 67,471 connections. The Company noted that increased customer activity in the quarter and the retraction of many pandemic restrictions are expected to have a sustained positive impact on revenue growth going forward.
Q2 2022 Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00am EDT on August 16, 2022 to discuss the financial results. The conference call will include prepared remarks from Russ McMeekin, Chief Executive Officer, and Chantal Schutz, Chief Financial Officer. After the prepared remarks, the Company will accept questions.
To access the conference call by telephone, dial 416-764-8659 or 1-888-664-6392 with the confirmation number 41933518. Please connect approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The conference call will be archived for replay by telephone until August 23, 2022 at midnight (ET). To access the archived conference call, dial 1-888-390-0541 and enter the reservation number 933518.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at https://bit.ly/3ddX6Hl. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to join the webcast. The webcast will be archived at the above website for one year.
About mCloud Technologies Corp.
mCloud is unlocking the untapped potential of energy intensive assets with AI and analytics, curbing energy waste, maximizing energy production, and getting the most out of critical energy infrastructure. Through mCloud's AI-powered AssetCare™ platform, mCloud offers complete asset management solutions for commercial buildings, renewable energy, healthcare, heavy industry, and connected workers. IoT sensors bring data from connected assets into the cloud, where AI and analytics are applied to maximize their performance.
With a worldwide presence and offices in San Francisco, Vancouver, Calgary, London, Perth, Singapore, and Beijing, the mCloud family includes an ecosystem of operating subsidiaries that deliver high-performance IoT, AI, 3D, and mobile capabilities to customers, all integrated into AssetCare. With over 100 blue-chip customers and more than 67,000 assets connected in thousands of locations worldwide, mCloud is changing the way energy assets are managed.
mCloud's common shares trade in the United States on the Nasdaq and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MCLD. For more information, visit www.mcloudcorp.com.
Non-GAAP Measure
Selected financial information for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 set out above include reference to "Operating EBITDA," which is not recognized under International Financial Reporting Standards and is a non-generally accepted accounting principle ("Non-GAAP") measure.
The Company defines Operating EBITDA attributed to shareholders as gross profit less all expenses related to sales and marketing, wages, salaries, and benefits, research and development, and general and administrative activities.
The Company believes Operating EBITDA is a useful measure as it provides important and relevant information to management about the operating and financial performance of the Company. Operating EBITDA enables management to assess its ability to generate operating cash flow to fund future working capital needs, and to support future growth.
This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 along with mCloud's MD&As for the corresponding periods, which are available under mCloud's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information contained herein may include information related to regional growth in the Middle East, plans for a joint customer showcase with Aramco, and positive revenue growth resulting from increased customer activity and the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements.
A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company appears in the prospectus supplement, the base shelf prospectus and the registration statement and in the Company's Annual Information Form and other continuous disclosure filings, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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LONDON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deteriorating global macroeconomic conditions, combined with heightened geopolitical uncertainty and lingering COVID-19 lockdowns in China, fuel persistently high inflation, market volatility, and rising yields, and pose an increasingly challenging outlook for credit, S&P Global Ratings said today in a report "Global Credit Conditions Special Update: Inflation, War, And COVID Drag On."
"For now, credit ratings are showing resilience as they benefit from still largely growing economies, consumption supported by household savings, and record corporate cash balances," said Alexandra Dimitrijevic, S&P Global Ratings Global Head of Analytical Research and Development. "Rating actions globally in April and May were balanced, outside of countries directly impacted by the conflict, and the net outlook bias, which speaks to forward-looking rating trends, remains close to neutral. The distress ratio for U.S. speculative-grade borrowers, an indicator of future default trends, is increasing but remains well below the five-year average."
"Credit ratings could come under more pressure if the situation persists for more than one or two quarters, or deteriorates further, as households struggle with falling real incomes and rising energy and food prices, businesses face weaker demand conditions and margin erosion, and financing conditions ratchet tighter. Defaults could start picking up toward the end of the year as we get into 2023."
Our interim credit conditions update follows S&P Global economists' downward revisions to global macroeconomic base-case forecasts, reflecting that key forecast assumptions are likely to play out over a longer period and be more damaging than we previously expected. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and growing tensions with NATO are more protracted than expected. Inflation remains stubbornly high, fueled by food and rising commodity prices. The Chinese authorities are continuing to lock down major cities and regions to stem COVID-19. And the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks are ramping up their fight to rein in inflation pressures.
From a credit perspective, this represents a wind shift as credit prospects become more challenging. While widespread concerns relating to recessionary scenarios in advanced economies have not been realized so far, they are a growing downside risk for later in the year and into 2023, particularly if the war in Ukraine drags on and escalates, or the authorities struggle to contain the pandemic in China. The Fed is also treading a fine line in reining back inflation without destabilizing financial markets, undermining confidence, or triggering a hard landing for the economy.
This report does not constitute a rating action.
Media Contacts:
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michelle.james@spglobal.com
S&P Global Ratings is the world's leading provider of independent credit ratings. Our ratings are essential to driving growth, providing transparency and helping educate market participants so they can make decisions with confidence. We have more than 1 million credit ratings outstanding on government, corporate, financial sector and structured finance entities and securities. We offer an independent view of the market built on a unique combination of broad perspective and local insight. We provide our opinions and research about relative credit risk; market participants gain independent information to help support the growth of transparent, liquid debt markets worldwide.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings.
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BLUDIGOTM is the first and only indigotindisulfonate sodium injection, USP, drug product approved by the FDA.
MARSEILLE, France and COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provepharm, a French company with operations in the United States of America, specializing in the development of pharmaceutical applications, today announced that it has received FDA New Drug Approval for the marketing of its injectable BLUDIGO™ (Indigotindisulfonate Sodium) Injection. BLUDIGO™ is a diagnostic dye indicated for use as a visualization aid in the cystoscopic assessment of the integrity of the ureters in adults following urological and gynecological open, robotic, or endoscopic surgical procedures.
Provepharm filed its application for approval with the FDA in September 2021 and with this new approval, its US affiliate, Provepharm Inc., will market the product directly in the United States of America. Frederick Girard, Provepharm's Chief Medical Officer, said: "BLUDIGOTM is the second product to be granted market authorization by the FDA from Provepharm's R&D group. This new success validates Provepharm's strategy based on a high level of investment in research and development aimed at improving patients' lives and health care professionals' work on a daily basis".
In addition, Mary Jane Helenek, Executive VP and COO of Provepharm, Inc., said: "Provepharm is immensely proud of this accomplishment and approval by the FDA. We will soon make this important product available to clinicians in the US."
Eighty-two percent of ureter injuries occur during pelvic surgery, and 75% of urinary tract injuries are due to gynecologic surgery [1]. Current estimates of urinary tract injury incidence with all types of gynecologic surgery range from 0.2 to 15 per 1,000 cases [2]. If the damage is not identified during the surgical procedure, it may lead to severe post-surgical complications, notably obstruction fistulae and sepsis, with potential impact on the functional prognosis of the kidney and sometimes on the vital prognosis. These complications lead also to the need for reintervention, sometimes in an emergency. Hence, screening for potential iatrogenic ureteral damage during the initial procedure can provide the surgeons with an opportunity of repairing the damage immediately, which may significantly contribute to the reduction of post-surgical complications.
BLUDIGO™ (Indigotindisulfonate Sodium Injection, USP) INDICATION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BLUDIGO™ is a diagnostic dye indicated for use as a visualization aid in the cystoscopic assessment of the integrity of the ureters in adults following urological and gynecological open, robotic, or endoscopic surgical procedures.
BLUDIGO™ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to indigotindisulfonate or any of its components.
Cardiovascular Reactions: Severe or life-threatening cardiovascular reactions including cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, asystole, atrioventricular block second degree, hypotension, elevation in blood pressure, bradycardia, and tachycardia have been reported. Closely monitor blood pressure and cardiac rhythm during and following the BLUDIGO™ injection. Interrupt administration if reactions are observed.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious anaphylactic reactions with hypotension, dyspnea, bronchospasm, urticaria, or erythema have been reported. Monitor patients for anaphylactic reactions and have emergency equipment and trained personnel readily available.
Interference with Oximetry Measurements: Anesthesiologists should be aware of the potential for artifactual reduction in SpO2 when anesthetized patients are administered BLUDIGO™.
Renal Impairment: BLUDIGO™ is not recommended for use in patients with eGFR<30 mL/min.
Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of BLUDIGO™ have not been established in pediatric patients.
Pregnancy and Lactation: Please consult the Full Prescribing Information before using BLUDIGO™ in a patient that is lactating, pregnant, or may be pregnant.
The recommended dose for BLUDIGO™ is 5 mL given intravenously over 1 minute.
- Monitor blood pressure and cardiac rhythm during and following the injection.
- Use immediately after opening ampoule.
- Withdraw the contents of the ampoule through a 5 micron or smaller filter straw/filter needle to ensure that the withdrawn solution contains no particulates. The withdrawn solution should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
- Do not administer with infusion assemblies used with other diluents or drugs.
- Discard any unused portion.
Clinical Trial Experience: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1%) associated with BLUDIGO™ in clinical trials were: constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, ALT increase, and dysuria.
Postmarketing Experience: The following adverse reactions have been identified following the use of indigotindisulfonate sodium injection products:
- Cardiovascular disorders: cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, asystole, atrioventricular block second degree, hypotension, elevation in blood pressure, bradycardia, tachycardia
- General disorders and administration site conditions: injection site discoloration
- Immune system disorders: anaphylactic reactions with hypotension, dyspnea, bronchospasm, urticaria, erythema
Please see the full Prescribing Information for additional important safety information.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact PROVEPHARM Inc. at 1–833-727-6556 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Provepharm Life Solutions is a privately held, global pharmaceutical company based in Marseille, France, specializing in molecule revitalization. Its long-standing expertise in fine chemistry and high investment in R&D allows it to improve the purity of active pharmaceutical ingredients to the highest standards for the development of drug products and medical devices. Provepharm's strategy has already proven successful through the patented development and approval of Provayblue® (methylene blue injection, USP) notably in the European Union and the United States of America.
For more information, please visit www.provepharm.com
References:
- Lee, J.S., Urologic Complications Following Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery, Korean J Urol 2012;53:795-799,
- AAGL Advancing minimally invasive gynecology worldwide. AAGL Practice Report: Practice Guidelines for Intraoperative Cystoscopy in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2012; 19(4): 407-411
Media Contact
Theresa Brogdon
(610) 601-8600
theresa.brogdon@provepharm.com
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso’s ruling junta says it will create two military zones where civilians must vacate their homes to allow the army to battle jihadi rebels without any hindrances.
The two zones will be established in the country’s hard-hit East and Sahel regions and the ministry of defense will form a new brigade to unite all security forces, said a statement by the military’s National Operations Command.
“Any human presence or activity is forbidden in these areas at the risk of exposing oneself to the effects of the military operations that will be carried out there. Resident populations will be given time to move to more secure areas,” said the statement. It did not specify the deadline by which civilians had to leave.
The move is the latest attempt by Burkina Faso’s military junta to secure the West African country amid escalating attacks by jihadi rebels linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.
In January, mutinous soldiers ousted the democratically elected president, saying they could do a better job at securing the nation. But five months into their rule the situation is deteriorating. Earlier this month jihadis killed at least 80 people in Seytenga in the Sahel region’s Seno province, one of the deadliest attacks on civilians since last year when at least 160 people were killed in Solhan.
The junta’s decision to create the military zones is a desperate measure to try to control a bad situation that is getting worse, according to conflict analysts.
“Basically the authorities are telling the population in these areas that security forces are no longer responsible for their protection and they must leave. This decision is going to cause further displacement with no concrete plans in place for them on where to go and where to seek shelter, food, and protection,” Rida Lyammouri, senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, a Moroccan-based organization focused on economics and policy, told The Associated Press.
Years of violence have created a dire humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, forcing nearly 2 million people from their homes and pushing tens of thousands to the brink of starvation. While coup leader Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was welcomed when he seized power, patience among the population is waning.
Damiba has recently tried to project an image of national unity. This week he met with two former presidents, Jean-Baptiste Ouedraogo and Roch Marc Christian Kabore, who was ousted in the January coup and has since been under house arrest. The meeting was intended as a call for national unity and social cohesion and is the start of a series of actions to try to ease political tensions, according to a government statement on Facebook.
Reactions in the capital to the announcement of the military zones have been mixed.
“The terrorists melt into civilians making the military operations hard. So having populations leave will help circumscribe the operation zones … We salute the decision of the authorities (and after) liberating the zones, civilians will go back to their villages and live peacefully,” said Mamadou Drabo, president of Save Burkina, a civic group.
Others are less optimistic. “This will lead to an increase in the number of internally displaced people, which already stands at nearly 2 million throughout the country. There is therefore likely to be a great deal of humanitarian pressure on the areas already hosting (displaced people) and many other areas,” said Chrysogone Zougmore, president of the Burkina Faso Movement for Human Rights.
“This could be difficult to manage, given the weakness or total absence of government services in many parts of the country,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/burkina-faso-to-create-military-zones-to-fight-jihadi-rebels/ | 2022-06-23T00:10:22Z |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "My wife always wanted to decorate big Christmas trees but found it difficult to move the tree on her own so I created this," said inventor of No Drag Tree from Hillsboro, OH. "With the use of this product, the consumer would not have to worry about lifting the tree or sliding precariously."
Invention allows decorators to easily position lights, ornaments, garland, and other tree décor around the entire perimeter of the tree to create a more attractive holiday centerpiece.Throughout the holiday season, the tree could easily be moved in order to vacuum or clean. Innovative design could eliminate the frustration associated with tangled strands of lights also. This product would be great for anyone who has a Christmas tree and ideal to elderly, disabled, and single people
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati, OH sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4703, 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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‘I freaked out,’ Man wins $300,000 from $10 lottery ticket while visiting friends out of state
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A Georgia man is celebrating his visit to South Carolina after the lottery ticket he happened to buy won him $300,000.
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the Atlanta native won the prize while visiting friends.
The winner said he stopped at the Lil Cricket in Spartanburg to buy a bottle of water and a $10 lottery ticket, WHNS reports.
According to the winner, he “freaked out” when he saw that he won.
“I ran back in the store and gave the clerk a hug,” the unnamed winner said.
He told lottery officials that his first purchase was a new car for his next trip to South Carolina.
“I’m extremely happy,” he said. “I’ll definitely visit South Carolina more.”
The Lil Cricket store received a commission of $3,000 for selling the claimed ticket.
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CANGZHOU, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cangzhou city downtown section of the world's oldest and longest man-made river, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is open to navigation for tourism on September 1 and will give visitors a chance to appreciate the masterpiece of ancient China's artificial waterway, announced an official with the Cangzhou city government of north China's Hebei Province.
"We and more than 230 representatives from all walks of life in the city gathered to witness the historic moment of the opening of tourism in the Cangzhou central urban area of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal," said Xiang Hui, mayor of Cangzhou at the opening ceremony, adding that the Grand Canal is now ushering in a new century of revival.
The opening of the 13.7- kilometer long Cangzhou section of the Grand Canal is an important move to advance the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in North China.
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is 1,794 kilometers (1,115 miles) long and has a history of over 2,500 years. It starts in Beijing in the north and ends in Hangzhou in the south, and served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. About one-eighth of the Canal runs through Cangzhou, 180 km away from Beijing. A stretch of over 1,000 km of the canal was declared a world heritage site in 2014.
Cangzhou, known as "Northern Town of the Grand Canal", has upgraded the supporting projects along the Grand Canal, newly built 12 tourist piers, six landscape walking bridges, and renovated 8 existing main bridges. The city strives to provide a one-of-a-kind destination for tourists at home and abroad by taking the Grand Canal as the center and takes efforts into preserving historical and cultural projects such as the Hundred Lions Garden, Canal Park, Nanchuanlou Cultural Block, Garden Expo Park, Children's entertainment, sports park, catering, and accommodation facilities.
To make Grand Canal regain its vitality, Cangzhou has actively implemented water diversion and water replenishment projects in recent years. Based on the diversion of180 million cubic meters of water in 2021, another 300 million cubic meters of water was completed this year. More than 67,000 stems of arbor trees were planted on both sides of the Canal, with a green area of 2,065 mu (1.37 square kilometers), forming a vibrant ecological corridor, and reinforcing the greening and upgrading projects. Cangzhou has truly "protected, passed down and made good use of" the Grand Canal culture and made this precious heritage blossom into a new era.
Fifteen cruise ships have lined up by the piers for their first rides. From September 1st, tourists will be able to experience Cangzhou's historical and cultural relics along the Grand Canal.
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The Albany State University Department of Athletics announced this week that it will induct eight new members into its Hall of Fame later this year.
The ASU Athletics Hall of Fame formally recognizes outstanding contributions to the heritage and tradition of excellence of the Golden Rams. The 2022 inductees made lasting impacts as players, coaches, administrators and alumni and shaped the Golden Ram and Cavalier Athletics programs into today’s Albany State University Golden Rams.
The ASU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be honored during a special ceremony on Sept. 2, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Event Center on West Campus.
The 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame class includes two meritorious service inductees, two longtime coaches and four outstanding student-athletes.
The 2022 Meritorious Service inductees are Andy Christo and Jesse Massey:
• Andy Christo
Darton College Public Address Announcer (1997–2012)
Darton College Community Baseball Coach (1999–2001)
Darton College Associate Athletics Director (2005–2006)
Financial supporter for Darton College and Albany State University
• Jesse Massey
Longtime volunteer in athletics at Albany State University
One of the voices of Golden Rams football
Longtime coordinator of the ASU National Youth Sports Program
Financial supporter for Albany State University
The 2022 Coach inductees are Ken Veilands and Oliver Jones:
• Ken Veilands
Region Coach of the Year 13 Times at Darton College
267 Wins
3 National Championship Appearances
8 Region Titles
7 National Tournament Appearances
• Oliver Jones
Member of the original Golden Rams basketball team from 1961–1964
415 career wins as the Head Basketball Coach
Led the team to the school’s first SIAC Championship in 1972 – 1973 basketball season
Won 6 SIAC Championships
The 2022 Student-Athlete inductees are Anthony Cox, Harold Little, Joe Paige and Willie Seay:
• Anthony Cox
Starting center on three SIAC Championship football teams
All SIAC center in 1985 and 1986
Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1985 and 1986
Participated in the Black All American Freedom Bowl in 1986
• Harold Little
KODAK All American Defensive End in 1972–1973 football season
ASC Boosters Athlete of the Year in 1972–1973
All SIAC Member from 1972-1975
• Joe Paige
Set the SIAC record for track and field in the 800 meters
Team Captain for cross country and track and field
Competed in the National 800 meters event for track and field
• Willie Seay
SIAC 100 meters champion in 1976, 1977 and 1978
60 meters champion in the US Federation Championships in 1977
Set SIAC records in the 100 meter and 200 meters in 1978
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to Launch PR campaign for song recorded by singer/musician Roger Homefield and lyricist/videographer Sandy Koplowitz "That's Why We Need To Bring Back Trump!" https://youtu.be/oGqnlohevRc
TransMedia said PR campaign will show how it came about when Sandy brought Roger his lyrics for a pro-Trump parody, even though Roger hadn't sung or performed in 15 years and had become a political activist hosting his own "The Joe Citizen Show."
Roger modified the tempo and keys of Rogers and Hart's "The Lady is a Tramp" sung by Frank Sinatra for Sandy's new version for Roger to belt out criticism of Democrats and praise for Trump's accomplishments.
"Our program will present the recording as a musical weapon aimed at Trump's adversaries and deploring Biden's mismanaging America," said TransMedia CEO Tom Madden.
"Lawyers took care of the rights to the song and images in the video recording in which Roger bangs out Sandy's lyrics critical of government policies, persecutions, and the unjustified raid on Trump's home."
TransMedia said publicity will encompass the pair's passion for Trump's vision for America, as in Roger's words "We couldn't stomach the persecution of the president anymore, so we came out with an American standard song with a powerful message."
TransMedia to feature the song at political rallies and conventions so it winds up atop the charts. "Our publicity will show how Roger did an amazing job fitting his vocals into the song with the band, with Sandy's lyrics hitting the hot spots to help voters make the right decisions before America slips away for good, if Biden wins another term," said Madden.
TransMedia intends to show how creating this video was a labor of love meant to uplift Trump who they feel is under unrelenting siege.
Homefield was lead jazz trombonist with the Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, and Maynard Ferguson big bands and was "Joe Citizen" on his pro-American radio show, composer for his orchestra, and arranged music for his musical variety act.
Koplowitz and Homefield met playing senior softball. A long-time member of the American Mensa Society, Sandy was a computer programmer for IBM and today he and Gabi, his opera-singing fiancée, perform singing gigs entertaining residents at assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Media contact: Adrienne Mazzone 561-908-1683; amazzone@transmediagroup.com
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Nineteen Students Nationwide Received Award From Operator of Manufactured Home Communities
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Coralville student was among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Iowa and around the country. The scholarship recipients are awarded up to $10,000 annually to cover expenses for colleges, universities, trade, and vocational schools.
The scholarship awards are part of Havenpark's expansion of its Education Success Program, which offers financial assistance, support, mentorship, and other education initiatives to increase educational opportunities for residents. Through the mentoring program, which provides students – many of whom are first-generation college students—with encouragement and support, students are set up to succeed in their journey to certificate or degree attainment.
Omar Rodriguez Jr., a first-generation college student, finished high school this spring at City High School in Iowa City. During his time there, Rodriguez was involved in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) as well as several advanced-level courses. He says his mother and experience in AVID were great resources when seeking information about college. He plans to attend the University of Iowa in the fall and is leaning toward majoring in civil engineering, though he is not set on it.
"I'm interested in how civil engineering applies designing into the real world. I became interested in this in middle school. We had a fun class called Applied Technology, where we explored different types of engineering such as electrical, biomedical, and nuclear," said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez says that he's grateful to be a scholarship recipient of Havenpark's Education Success Program. "I'm hoping to get a good sense of what I want to do in my career when I get to college," Rodriguez says if his friends could describe him in one word, they would say that he's dedicated.
"Hearing about Omar's compelling interests such as art and engineering were amazing. Omar is eager to take this next step in his education journey, and I can't wait to see what he becomes after he finishes school," said Robbie Pratt, CEO of Havenpark Communities. "The Education Success Program and its impact on residents brings pure joy to the staff at Havenpark."
The 2022 competitive scholarship application period ran from December 15, 2021, to January 31, 2022, with about half of the applicants rewarded with scholarships. To be eligible for consideration, applicants needed to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, be either a current resident of a Havenpark community or have a parent/guardian who is a resident, and must plan to enroll or continue enrollment in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2022-2023 academic year. Awards may transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year intuition and vice versa.
Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. Since 2017, Havenpark has sourced and installed over 4,000 new factory-built homes, providing quality, affordable living to over 10,000 Americans across the country. Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding an additional 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Iowa in the coming year. Havenpark Communities believes in respectful and professional management, well-maintained communities, and attainable homeownership. Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.
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Jenny Werwa
werwa@invariantgr.com
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HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift Residential, a wholly-owned affiliate of Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced today the sale of The Ranch at Sienna, a 312-unit Class A multifamily community located in the Houston suburb of Missouri City. Houston-based Laye Capital Investments purchased the community for an undisclosed amount.
"We strive to create homes and communities where residents are proud to live," said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. "The Ranch at Sienna has validated our investment approach of developing communities focused on style, convenience and luxury. We are very pleased to have delivered strong results to our investment partners."
Located at 8811 Sienna Springs Boulevard near Highway 6, the community offers 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes averaging 1,105 square feet. Completed in September 2016, The Ranch at Sienna offers residents highly amenitized apartment homes with gourmet kitchens, attached garages, private balconies and full-sized washer and dryers. Luxury living extends throughout the community with poolside cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, clubhouse, coffee bar, outdoor kitchen, game room and dog park.
The Ranch at Sienna is further enhanced by its prime location minutes from downtown Houston within the 10,500-acre master-planned Sienna community. The community provides high-end housing and more than 2,000 acres dedicated to parklands, golf courses, recreation areas, lakes, greenbelts, and nature reserves.
Thompson Thrift has made a name for itself by being one of the few developers to build Class A residential communities in markets across the country with a range of conventional, luxury leased villa and townhome-style communities. Throughout its history, the company has invested more than $3.7 billion and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive communities. The company recently earned the distinction of being named one of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's Influencers of Multifamily Real Estate for 2021.
David Mitchell with Newmark's Multifamily Capital Markets brokered the sale for Thompson Thrift.
About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana, Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com
Contact:
Jennifer Franklin
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1385
jennifer@spotlightmarcom.com
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PEORIA, Ill., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoria has a new small business kicking off August 1st with a ribbon cutting in partnership with Peoria's Chamber of Commerce at 12pm CST. Selfie Space is located at 114 NE Madison Ave. Everyone is welcome to hang out for laughs, selfies, and good times at Selfie Space. General admission is $25 per hour granting access to all selfie backdrops with lighting, complementary Wi-Fi, and entrance to the lounge when not reserved. The lounge is open for individuals to drop-in on their own or for reservations. With comfortable seating for up to 25 people in a networking style setup, it's perfect for small gatherings or team meetings that need Wi-Fi connectivity and a large screen for sharing content. For reservations you will need to call in advance and Selfie Space will work with you to customize your event depending on if you are looking for more seating or to have food and drink at your event.
Tickets will be available for purchase in July when you visit www.selfiespacepeoria.com. Selfie Space is currently under construction both on-site and virtually. Everyone is highly encouraged to visit the website and leave a message or drop a selfie. Selfie Space wants to hear from you! Ideas for backdrops are encouraged and anyone who submits an idea that is built will be contacted for free admission with a friend.
You may or may not be familiar with selfie museums popping up around the country. For one local area resident, it was the most fun she'd had while celebrating her best friend during the time-honored tradition of the bachelorette party. Not only are selfie museums fun for parties, but anyone looking for a quick bit of fun and whimsy will enjoy wandering through Selfie Space. Take as many selfie photos as you like and come back to see different displays created throughout the year.
Peoria's Selfie Space is owned and founded by Renee Waller; a Central Illinois native who currently resides in Pekin with her three sons, Mason, Alex, & Adam. Renee is an Army veteran and served in Peoria's 1/106th Aviation Battalion for nearly a decade before deciding to become a stay-at-home mom and work remotely. Renee graduates from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business in the Spring of 2023 with an MBA and currently holds a BBA from the University of Illinois Springfield and a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6 committee’s remarkable decision to subpoena House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other congressional Republicans over the deadly insurrection at the Capitol is as rare as the deadly riot itself, deepening the acrimony and distrust among lawmakers and raising questions about what comes next.
The outcome is certain to reverberate beyond the immediate investigation of Donald Trump’s unfounded efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. Fuming Republicans vow to use the same tools, weaponizing congressional subpoena powers if they wrest control of the House in November’s midterm elections to go after Democrats, even at the highest levels in Congress.
“It’s setting a very jarring and dangerous precedent,” said Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan, who was among the handful of Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over the insurrection.
On Friday, the subpoenas for McCarthy and the five Republican lawmakers were served as the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is wrapping up its initial phase. Public hearings are expected to begin in June, and the panel is still determining whether to call Republican senators to testify.
While the summons for McCarthy and the other Republican lawmakers was not wholly unexpected, it amplified concerns over the new norm-setting in Congress.
McCarthy, in line become House speaker, brushed past reporters Friday, declining to say whether he would comply with the committee’s summons for testimony. Asked repeatedly for comment, McCarthy on Friday was mum.
The other Republicans, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama, Jim Jordan of Ohio and Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, have decried the investigation as illegitimate, and it is unclear whether any of them will comply. The four all had conversations with the Trump White House about challenging the election, and McCarthy tried unsuccessfully to convince Trump to call off the Capitol siege that day as rioters broke windows near his own office.
“They have a duty to testify,” said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
“I mean, we’re investigating an insurrection against the United States government,” Nadler said. “An insurrection. Treason.”
The next steps are highly uncertain as the House, with its Democratic majority, weighs whether to take the grave, if unlikely, action of holding its own colleagues in contempt of Congress by voting to send a criminal referral to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
While other lawmakers have voluntarily come forward to talk to the committee, a move to force the subpoenaed members to share information would be certain to become tangled in broader constitutional questions. Among them, whether the executive branch should be intervening in the governance of the legislative branch that tends to make its own rules. Action would drag for months, or longer.
Instead, the House could take other actions, including a vote of public censure of McCarthy and the four GOP lawmakers, a referral to the Ethics Committee, the imposition of fines or even the stripping of their committee assignments.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to answer any questions Friday.
“I don’t talk about what happens in the Jan. 6 committee,” she said in the halls, deferring to the panel as she typically does.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who chairs the bipartisan Jan. 6 panel, said it has options after the five GOP lawmakers refused its request for voluntary interviews and now face the summons.
“Look, all we’re saying is, these are members of Congress who’ve taken an oath,” he said. “Our investigation indicated that January 6 did actually happen, and what people saw with their own eyes did, in fact, happen.”
It’s a volatile time for Congress, with an intensified political toxicity settling into a new normal since the Capitol insurrection left five dead,. That included a Trump supporter shot by police and a police officer who died after battling the mob.
The Capitol is slowly reopening to tourists this spring after being shuttered over security concerns and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but an unease remains. Tensions run high and at least one lawmaker on the panel, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a vocal Trump critic, is flanked daily by security guards, a jarring sign of how America has changed.
Trump’s influence over the Republican Party remains strong, leaving many GOP lawmakers unwilling to publicly accept Biden’s election victory, some promulgating their own false claims of a fraudulent 2020 election. Courts across the nation have rejected claims the election was rigged.
If Republicans win power this fall, they are almost certain to launch investigations into Biden, Jan. 6 and other topics, now armed with the tool of subpoenas for fellow lawmakers.
“It’s a race to the bottom is what it is,” said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who won Trump’s endorsement last week for his own re-election, despite having sparred with him in the past.
“I mean, I hope when we get in power, we don’t do the same things that they’re doing,” he said. “But you know, turnabout is fair play.”
While Democratic leaders say they would happily testify if summoned by newly empowered Republicans next year, more rank-and-file lawmakers privately express unease with what comes next, worried about being drawn into the fray.
Congress issuing a subpoena to one of its own would be rare, but not a first.
The ethics committees have subpoenaed individual lawmakers over potential wrongdoing. That includes the Senate voting in 1993 to subpoena the diary of Sen. Bob Packwood, R-Ore., during an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Facing expulsion, he resigned first.
But traditionally, congressional subpoenas are pointed outward. Shortly after the country’s founding the first congressional subpoena was issued not to a lawmaker but a real estate speculator who tried to purchase what is now Michigan and attempted to bribe members of Congress, according to the House history website.
The Jan. 6 panel has wrestled privately for weeks over whether to subpoena fellow lawmakers, understanding the gravity of the action it would be taking.
Once the members of the committee made their choice to issue the subpoenas, Pelosi was informed of their decision.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the panel, suggested the decision was justified based on the seriousness of the Jan. 6 attack, when a mob of Trump supporters tried to interrupt the country’s peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next.
“People have asked, ‘Does this set a precedent for the issuance of subpoenas for members of Congress in the future?’ If there are coups and insurrections, then I suppose that it does,” Raskin said. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/house-subpoenas-its-own-grave-new-norm-after-jan-6-attack/ | 2022-05-14T17:39:42Z |
—For 3rd year in a row, IDIQ earns a spot on the Inc. 5000 List, ranking No. 1036 with a three-year revenue growth of 615% —
TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDIQ, an industry leader in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring, achieved the rank of No. 1036 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. This is the third consecutive year IDIQ has been recognized on the prestigious list.
Each year, Inc. magazine determines America's most successful and rapidly growing organizations to be recognized on the list. Businesses are ranked according to percentage revenue growth between 2018 and 2021. Additionally, the companies must be privately owned and based in the United States.
With a three-year revenue growth of 615%, IDIQ ranked No. 86 in the Consumer Products & Services category and No. 1036 overall on the Inc. 5000 list. Many leading companies such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees.
"It's an honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year among so many leading companies," said Scott Hermann, IDIQ CEO. "We have experienced exponential growth based on our roadmap for success. Our team has been an integral part of our success and is committed to innovation and continually raising the bar to educate and protect consumers at every stage of life."
IDIQ offers the IdentityIQ®and MyScoreIQ® brands for identity theft protection and credit report monitoring and the Resident-Link® brand, which provides the added benefit of rent-payment reporting to help renters build their credit.
During the last three years, IDIQ has expanded its corporate team, hired more than 200 employees and opened additional offices in the United States while supporting more than two million members in protecting their identities and credit.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
IDIQ® is recognized as one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in identity theft protection and credit report monitoring. With the flagship IdentityIQ® and MyScoreIQ® brands, the company delivers credit report information, education and protection that benefits consumers and businesses. The company features 100% U.S.-based customer service and support. For more information, visit www.IDIQ.com.
Contact:
Kristin Austin
Public Relations, IDIQ
951.397.7595
kaustin@idiq.com
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- Batesville is a leader in the death care industry in North America and is widely recognized by funeral professionals for its exceptional quality, innovation, and customer service
- For more than 115 years, Batesville has been focused on helping families honor the lives of those they love®
- Review of strategic alternatives to focus on building upon the business' strong legacy and leadership position to deliver value for shareholders
BATESVILLE, Ind., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc (NYSE: HI) announced today that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to explore strategic alternatives for its Batesville business. As part of the process, the Board will consider a range of potential alternatives.
"Today's announcement is a defining moment for Hillenbrand, building on the exceptional work our teams have done to position our businesses for success," said Kim Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hillenbrand. "Batesville has been a recognized leader in the death care industry for more than 115 years because of its exceptional quality, innovation, and customer service. Through this process, we are focused on determining the best path to benefit Batesville, its stakeholders, and Hillenbrand."
Hillenbrand has retained Evercore as the financial advisor for its evaluation of strategic alternatives for Batesville. There can be no assurance that the process will result in any transaction for Batesville or that any transaction, if pursued, will be consummated. Hillenbrand does not intend to provide any additional information on the review of strategic alternatives for Batesville unless or until the process is completed or terminated.
Additionally, earlier today, Hillenbrand announced that it has signed a binding offer to acquire LINXIS Group, a leading global provider of mixing, ingredient automation, and portioning solutions for food and other higher growth end markets.
About Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company operating in over 40 countries with over 10,000 associates serving a wide variety of industries around the world. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Hillenbrand's portfolio includes brands such as Coperion, Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, and Mold-Masters, in addition to Batesville. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
About Batesville
Batesville (www.Batesville.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), is a recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization options and innovative technology solutions. For more than a century, Batesville has supported licensed funeral professionals in helping families honor the lives of those they love.® A history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service and reliable delivery helped Batesville become – and remain – an industry leader.
Forward-Looking Statements
Throughout this release, we make a number of "forward-looking statements," including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of LINXIS Group ("Linxis") (the "Proposed Transaction") and the exploration of potential strategic alternatives for our Batesville business (the "Strategic Process"), that are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided under these sections. As the words imply, these are statements about future sales, earnings, cash flow, results of operations, uses of cash, and financings, including in all cases with respect to the impact of the Linxis acquisition, share repurchases, ability to meet deleveraging goals, and other measures of financial performance or potential future plans or events, strategies, objectives, beliefs, prospects, assumptions, expectations, and projected costs or savings or transactions of Hillenbrand, Inc. (the "Company"), Linxis, or the combined company following the Proposed Transaction (the "Combined Company"), including, without limitation, with respect to the Strategic Process or any transaction or proposed transaction resulting from the Strategic Process (a "Batesville Transaction"), any or all of which might or might not happen in the future, the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transaction, including estimated synergies, and the expected timing of completion of the Proposed Transaction, as contrasted with historical information. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we believe are reasonable, but by their very nature are subject to a wide range of risks. If our assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks and uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company's expectations and projections.
Words that could indicate that we are making forward-looking statements include the following:
This is not an exhaustive list, but is intended to give you an idea of how we try to identify forward-looking statements. The absence of any of these words, however, does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking.
Here is the key point: Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and actual results or events could differ materially from those set forth in any forward-looking statements. Any number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause our performance to differ significantly from what is described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine (referred to herein as the "Ukraine War") and resulting geopolitical instability and uncertainty, which could have a negative impact on our or Linxis' ability to sell to, ship products to, collect payments from, and support customers in certain regions, in addition to the potential effect of supply chain disruptions that could adversely affect profitability; the impact of contagious diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalation thereof due to variant strains of the virus and the societal, governmental, and individual responses thereto, including supply chain disruption, loss of contracts and/or customers, erosion of some customers' credit quality, downgrades of the Company's or Linxis' credit quality, closure or temporary interruption of the Company's, Linxis', or their respective suppliers' manufacturing facilities, travel, shipping and logistical disruptions, domestic and international general economic conditions, such as inflation, exchange rates and interest rates; loss of human capital or personnel, and general economic calamities; increased costs, poor quality, or unavailability of raw materials or certain outsourced services and supply chain disruptions; increasing competition for highly skilled and talented workers as well as labor shortages; the risk of business disruptions associated with information technology, cyber-attacks, or catastrophic losses affecting infrastructure; risks that the integration of Linxis, Milacron or other acquired businesses disrupts current operations or poses potential difficulties in employee retention or otherwise affects financial or operating results; the ability to recognize the benefits of the Proposed Transaction, the acquisition of Milacron or any other acquisition or disposition, including potential synergies and cost savings or the failure of the Company or any acquired company to achieve its plans and objectives generally; impairment charges to goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets; competition in the industries in which we operate, including on price or from nontraditional sources in the death care industry; impacts of decreases in demand or changes in technological advances, laws, or regulation on the revenues that we derive from the plastics industry; our reliance upon employees, agents, and business partners to comply with laws in many countries and jurisdictions; the impact of incurring significant amounts of indebtedness and any inability of the Company or Linxis to respond to changes in its business or make future desirable acquisitions; the ability of the Company, Linxis, or the Combined Company to comply with financial or other covenants in debt agreements; global market and economic conditions, including those related to the financial markets; our level of international sales and operations; cyclical demand for industrial capital goods; continued fluctuations in mortality rates and increased cremations; the dependence of our business units on relationships with several large customers and providers; competition faced by our Batesville business from non-traditional sources; the impact to the Company's, Linxis', or the Combined Company's effective tax rate of changes in the mix of earnings or tax laws and certain other tax-related matters; involvement in claims, lawsuits and governmental proceedings related to operations; uncertainty in the United States political and regulatory environment or global trade policy; adverse foreign currency fluctuations; labor disruptions; the effect of certain provisions of the Company's governing documents and Indiana law that could decrease the trading price of the Company's common stock; the ability of Linxis to favorably complete the works council consultation process and the ability of Linxis and the Company to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the Proposed Transaction on a timely basis or at all; the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of the Company and Linxis to terminate any binding agreements; negative effects of the announcement or the consummation of the Proposed Transaction on the market price of the Company's common stock or on its or Linxis' business, financial condition, results of operations and financial performance (including the ability of Linxis to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business); uncertainties as to access to available financing for the Proposed Transaction on a timely basis and on reasonable terms; the impact of the additional indebtedness the Company will incur in connection with the Proposed Transaction; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities of the Proposed Transaction; the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the Proposed Transaction cannot be realized by the Company in full or at all or may take longer to realize than expected; risks related to diversion of Linxis' management's attention from Linxis' ongoing business operations due to the Proposed Transaction; risks associated with contracts containing consent and/or other provisions that may be triggered by the Proposed Transaction; risks associated with transaction-related litigation; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of Linxis' operations with those of the Company will be greater than expected; the ability of Linxis and the Combined Company to retain and hire key personnel; the duration and outcome of the Strategic Process; the possibility that a Batesville Transaction, if any, resulting from the Strategic Process is ultimately not consummated; potential adverse effects of the Strategic Process or announcement of the Strategic Process or results thereof on the market price of the Company's common stock; potential adverse effects of the Strategic Process or announcement of the Strategic Process or results thereof on the ability of Batesville to develop and maintain relationships with its personnel and customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business or otherwise on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and financial performance; risks related to diversion of Batesville's management's attention from Batesville's ongoing business operations due to the Strategic Process; and the impact of the Strategic Process on the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel for the Batesville business.
There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction or any other transaction described above will in fact be consummated in the manner described or at all. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. For a more in-depth discussion of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of Hillenbrand's Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 17, 2021, and in Part II, Item 1A of Hillenbrand's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2022. The forward-looking information in this release speaks only as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information.
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‘A willingness to suffer every day’: Marco Reus reveals the secret to Jürgen Klopp’s success
By Darren Lewis and Issy Ronald, CNN
The German phrase ‘Luftschlösser bauen’ literally translates as ‘building castles in the air,’ a whimsical image indicative of the idiom’s meaning — daydreaming about pipedreams.
This season, ‘Luftschlösser bauen’ is an idea that might resonate with many Liverpool fans.
Back in January, Liverpool was a seemingly insurmountable 14 points behind Manchester City in the Premier League; had dispatched Shrewsbury Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup; was preparing for its round of 16 clash against Inter Milan in the Champions League; and had just drawn 0-0 with Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal.
Winning all four trophies appeared to be a pipedream barely worth daydreaming about.
Subsequently the Reds have closed the gap to City in the title race and navigated every cup knockout round to keep their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple mathematically still alive, although a recent draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League dealt their title hopes a severe blow.
For Liverpool to win the Premier League, it now needs City to slip up in its last two games. That would seem unlikely given City has won its previous two games 5-0 and 5-1.
The manager constructing the foundations of this remarkable season is, of course, Jürgen Klopp, who recently extended his contract with Liverpool.
Before his arrival at Liverpool, the German managed Borussia Dortmund for seven seasons, guiding the club to a Bundesliga title in 2011 as well as a league and cup double in 2012. Under Klopp, Dortmund also reached a Champions League final.
“Jürgen is a special person,” Dortmund’s captain Marco Reus tells CNN Senior Sport Analyst Darren Lewis. “I remember when I moved to Dortmund and had the first conversation with him. When he walks into the room, there’s just something in the air.”
“He’s charismatic, he’s got a lot of energy, and he’s just a good guy to just talk to privately about other things, not just football.”
Reus’ association with Klopp stretches back to 2012, when Klopp — then Dortmund coach — persuaded him to return to the club where he had been a youth player.
In his first season under Klopp following his move from Borussia Mönchengladbach, Reus contributed 19 goals and 16 assists in 49 appearances as Dortmund reached the Champions League final where it lost 2-1 to rivals Bayern Munich.
“He’s definitely one of the best coaches in the world because otherwise you don’t stay at the top for so long,” Reus says. “I hope for him that he manages to do it (quadruple) this year and I wouldn’t put it past him.”
‘Energy he brings every day’
When Klopp arrived at Dortmund in 2008, the club had just endured its worst season in 20 years, finishing 13th in the Bundesliga.
By recruiting smartly — players such as Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Błaszczykowski were signed relatively cheaply — and implementing his now familiar tactic of ‘gegenpress’ — whereby the team immediately try to win back possession after losing it — Klopp built a title-winning side in three years.
“Before he came, things weren’t looking so rosy here and he took the club to another level,” Reus recalls.
“Of course, that had a lot to do with him and the team at the time as well.”
“You can’t put that into words because it’s not just one word. It’s still, I would say, this energy, willingness to suffer every day and to get the maximum out of it.”
“And, of course, he has had a lot of experiences in the last few years when he was here and then also in the first years at Liverpool, which has helped him a lot.”
Similarly, at Liverpool, the success now enjoyed by the team did not immediately materialize.
It took Klopp’s charges four years to win the Champions League, and another year to win the Premier League title.
“He’s been doing a great job for years both here and in Liverpool,” says Reus. “How he’s built the team, how he’s built the club, both here and in Liverpool, is immense. That energy that he brings every day, I think, you can only take your hat off to him.”
On Saturday, Liverpool play Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley and then Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28 in Paris.
For the time being the pipedream — the idea of ‘building castles in the air’ — is still attainable.
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Taylor Swift tells grads to embrace cringe in NYU commencement speech
By Leah Asmelash, CNN
Taylor Swift famously sang about “feeling 22.” A decade later, she’s celebrating it — the class of ’22, that is.
The prolific pop singer received an honorary doctorate of fine arts on Wednesday from New York University, and also delivered this year’s commencement speech at Yankee Stadium.
“I’m 90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called ’22’,” she joked.
Despite not receiving a four-year college experience, Swift used her almost 20-minute speech to give the recent graduates “life hacks” on navigating post-graduate and early career life, including “life can be heavy,” to “learn to live alongside cringe.”
“Hard things will happen to us. We will recover. We will learn from it. We will grow more resilient because of it. As long as we are fortunate enough to be breathing, we will breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out,” she said. “And I’m a doctor now, so I know how breathing works.”
Swift was first announced as the commencement speaker for NYU back in March to mass excitement from fans of the 11-time Grammy winner. Some even tried to buy tickets to the ceremony from graduating students.
Prior to the graduation, NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music also featured an entire course on Taylor Swift this year, taught by Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos. The course covered Swift’s rise to pop stardom, as well as her public persona.
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New strategy will fuel global expansion, partnerships, and long-term growth to cement Locus' market position as a leader in Last-Mile logistics technology
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus, a leading-edge technology company solving Last-Mile logistics challenges, today announced that it has appointed Mehul Kapadia as its Chief Growth Officer. Kapadia's leadership will be instrumental in further scaling the business, including through continued enterprise customer acquisition, strategic expansion into key verticals and markets, and the cultivation of long-lasting partnerships that bring incomparable value to Locus and existing clients.
Kapadia brings with him 20+ years of experience in enterprise technology, sales, marketing, product management, and operations. Prior to joining Locus, he served as Global Head of Marketing for Vodafone's Large Enterprise & Public Sector, as Chief Operating Officer and Board Advisor for Motorsport Network, and as SVP of Global Marketing for Tata Communications.
"Considering that e-commerce sales are expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025, and the pressures to meet ever-evolving and high-stakes consumer demands have reached critical levels – there is a global need for solutions that streamline and optimize strategies and effectively contribute to the bottom line for enterprises," said Mehul Kapadia, Chief Growth Officer of Locus. "Locus is making this a reality by using the power of AI to transform Last-Mile operations into growth centers and it's paving the way towards a more sustainable future as a result. I look forward to working alongside an incredible team that is just as passionate about driving positive change in this world as I am, and with innovation at the center of its DNA."
"We're thrilled to have Mehul on board with us and inject the bold, audacious goals and razor-sharp focus that have guided his successes to date," said Nishith Rastogi, Founder and CEO of Locus. "The company is at an exciting and pivotal stage, and Mehul's invaluable expertise will help cement Locus' market position, reinforce our brand awareness, and further bolster our marketing and sales enablement functions to scale our brand alongside our growing customers."
Mehul's appointment comes at a milestone marker for Locus, as the company celebrates its seven-year anniversary as a leader in Last-Mile excellence. Working with enterprise brands such as Unilever, Nestle, Bukalapak, The Tata Group, BlueDart, the company most recently added Flipkart to its roster, and has expanded its global presence across the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.
About Locus
Locus' order-to-delivery dispatch management platform helps enterprises transform their Last-Mile logistics operations into growth centers through advanced optimization algorithms and intuitive workflow automation that equip businesses with the tools needed to maximize efficiency while delighting customers.
Founded in 2015 and backed by GIC Singapore, Tiger Global, Qualcomm Ventures, and Falcon Edge, Locus has helped a wide range of customers globally across industries – including Unilever, Nestle, Bukalapak, The Tata Group, BlueDart, and more – execute 650 million deliveries across 30+ countries across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, ANZ, and the Indian subcontinent. Its technology has also helped save $200 million in transit costs, offsetting 70 million kilograms in CO2 emissions while maintaining a 99.5% SLA adherence ratio.
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- Agency to Support Hyundai's Multicultural Marketing Group in Reaching U.S. Hispanic Audiences
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has selected independent, Hispanic-owned and operated Lopez Negrete Communications as its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency of record. Lopez Negrete will provide strategic marketing solutions to reach and engage with diverse Latino audiences nationwide. The agency will begin general brand work immediately, followed by vehicle specific launches, beginning with the compact SUV Tucson. Hyundai has entered a multi-year agreement with Lopez Negrete following a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process.
"At Hyundai, our vision is progress for humanity, and that includes relating to multicultural communities in culture and in language," said Angela Zepeda, CMO, Hyundai Motor America. "We selected Lopez Negrete for its expertise in reaching today's multifaceted Hispanic segments in ways that truly connect with the vibrant and diverse cultures. We are excited to communicate with Latino audiences nationwide with a more strategic approach that makes us even more relatable."
"This is another important milestone in the history of our agency. To be selected as Hyundai Motor America's Hispanic Agency of Record at this time in their evolution as a brand and premier global automaker is a terrific honor. It will also be a joy to work with CMO Angela Zepeda and her truly diverse team, who are unquestionably committed to the segment, very much value and understand the power of multicultural insights and have a real grasp of the opportunity that exists within our market. There are very high standards and expectations, both creatively and strategically, and we're very excited that with the team we have in place, we are poised to overdeliver," stated Alex López Negrete, president and CEO of Lopez Negrete Communications.
Lopez Negrete applies cultural intelligence to inspire work that matters and engages today's Latino consumer. The nation's largest independent, Hispanic-owned and operated, full-service agency is known for breakthrough creative marketing campaigns that deliver maximum return. Lopez Negrete is a founding agency member of the ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM).
Lopez Negrete will collaborate with Hyundai to develop U.S. Hispanic marketing strategies, create new vehicle campaigns, provide experiential and social media strategy, and consult on media buying decisions. In addition to branding and product campaigns, Lopez Negrete will support future models and Hyundai Hope On Wheels activities.
Lopez Negrete Communications
Lopez Negrete Communications stands as the largest independent, Hispanic-owned-and-operated, full-service agency in the United States, specializing in providing marketing services to corporations wishing to reach and engage with America's large and influential Hispanic consumer segment. Founded in 1985 by Alex and Cathy López Negrete, the agency offers thought leadership and a full range of marketing, advertising, and communications services, including strategic planning, brand strategy, creative and production, research and consumer insights, media planning and buying, digital/social/mobile marketing services, public relations, and promotions. Award-winning throughout a rich, 37-year history, Lopez Negrete counts as clients some of the nation's largest corporations and their prestigious brands, such as Bank of America, Walmart, McDonald's, Hyundai Motor America, Sam's Club, Mattress Firm, Phillips 66 Company, Motiva Enterprises LLC, and United Airlines. With headquarters in Houston, Texas, Lopez Negrete employs over 100 professionals who are dedicated to delivering the promise of Maximum Return On Cultural Intelligence™ and is a founding agency member of both the Hispanic Marketing Council and the ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM).
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Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 738,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2021, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.
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Shooter kills 2, wounds several in central Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An attacker opened fire in a crowded restaurant district in central Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, killing at least two people and wounding several others before fleeing into a dense residential area, Israeli officials said.
Police said there were “indications” it was a politically motivated attack — the fourth deadly assault in Israel in less than three weeks at a time of heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The militant Hamas group that rules the Gaza Strip praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
Hours after the shooting, the suspected gunman remained at large. Hundreds of Israeli police officers, canine units, and army special forces were conducting a massive manhunt in central Tel Aviv, searching building by building through the densely populated residential neighborhoods.
Amichai Eshed, the Tel Aviv police commander, said the shooter opened fire into a crowded bar at around 9 p.m. and then fled the scene.
“Our working assumption is that he is still in the vicinity,” he told reporters. “As of right now, there are indications pointing to this being a terrorist attack, but I have to be very delicate about this, and say that we are also checking other leads.”
Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said it received reports of a shooting at “several scenes” around downtown Tel Aviv. It said two men around 30 years old were killed. Another seven people were wounded, three of them seriously, it said.
At least one shooting took place on Dizengoff Street, a central thoroughfare. Dizengoff Street has been the scene of several deadly attacks over the years. Most recently, an Arab citizen of Israel shot and killed two Israelis and wounded several others on the street in January 2016.
The popular nightlife area was packed on Thursday evening, the beginning of the Israeli weekend.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with top security officials late Thursday, and they agreed to “continue directing large-scale reinforcements to Tel Aviv,” his office said in a statement.
Tensions have been high after a series of attacks by Palestinian assailants killed 11 people just ahead of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, which began nearly a week ago. Last year, protests and clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan ignited an 11-day Gaza war.
Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian leaders have held a flurry of meetings in recent weeks, and Israel has taken a number of steps aimed at calming tensions, including issuing thousands of additional work permits for Palestinians from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.
Prior to the attack, Israel had said it would allow women, children and men over 40 from the occupied West Bank to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem on Friday, the first weekly prayers of Ramadan. Tens of thousands were expected to attend.
The mosque is the third holiest site in Islam and sits on a hilltop that is the most sacred site for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount. The holy site has long been a flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Israel has worked to sideline the Palestinian issue in recent years, instead focusing on forging alliances with Arab states against Iran. But the century-old conflict remains as intractable as ever.
Israel captured east Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians want all three territories to form their future state. The last serious and substantive peace talks broke down more than a decade ago, and Prime Minister Bennett is opposed to Palestinian statehood.
Israel annexed east Jerusalem in a move not recognized internationally and considers the entire city to be its capital. It is building and expanding Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, which most of the international community considers illegal.
It withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005, but along with neighboring Egypt it imposed a crippling blockade on the territory after the militant Hamas group seized power from rival Palestinian forces two years later. Israel and Hamas have fought four wars since then.
Hamas spokesman Abdelatif Al-Qanou said late Thursday that the “the heroic attack in the heart of the (Israeli) entity has struck the Zionist security system and proved our people’s ability to hurt the occupation.”
On March 29, a 27-year-old Palestinian from the West Bank methodically gunned down people in the central town of Bnei Brak, killing five. Two days earlier, a shooting attack by two Islamic State sympathizers in the central city of Hadera killed two police officers. The week before, an IS sympathizer killed four people in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in the southern city of Beersheba. The Hadera and Beersheba attacks were carried out by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
The recent attacks appear to have been carried out by lone assailants, perhaps with the help of accomplices. No Palestinian militant group has claimed them, though Hamas has welcomed the attacks.
Israel says the conflict stems from the Palestinians’ refusal to accept its existence as a Jewish state and blames attacks in part on incitement on social media. Palestinians say such attacks are the inevitable result of a nearly 55-year military occupation that shows no sign of ending.
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Krauss reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Ilan Ben Zion in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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New space provides opportunities for companies to connect with a major research institution
TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida recently opened a new state-of-the-art research center that will deepen the connection between university innovation and the business community and help advance the Tampa Bay region's growing startup ecosystem. Located at the USF Research Park on USF's Tampa campus, the three-story, 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building features advanced laboratory facilities, as well as office and meeting spaces for new and established companies.
This expansion comes at an advantageous time for the university and Tampa Bay, as nationally leading innovators, entrepreneurs and science and technology firms are being drawn to the area, often citing the talent pipeline generated by USF as a reason for their decision.
"The University of South Florida's new Research Park building marks a new era in the university's robust and renowned research enterprise – the opening of a vibrant home for solving problems in our community, our state, our country and beyond," said USF President Rhea Law. "It will serve as a catalyst for bringing together leading researchers, entrepreneurs, financial investors and corporations at an ideal time for USF and the Tampa Bay region's rapidly expanding innovation economy."
The $42 million project has allowed the university to significantly expand its Research Park, providing much-needed space. It's currently home to more than 65 companies and dozens of additional student-led startups as well as university, state and federal research labs and has been consistently at capacity in recent years.
"The USF Research Park has long been a thriving community bridging research and innovation for our faculty, students and partners," said Sylvia Wilson Thomas, interim vice president for research & innovation. "Bold, ambitious new technologies have always found a home here. This incredible new building is a catalyst for our inventors and partners, helping them flourish in a modern marketplace and contribute to an innovation ecosystem to change the world."
USF's innovation enterprise generates more than $582 million in statewide impact each year, sustains more than 4,000 jobs and returns more than $71 million in tax revenue to local, state and federal coffers, according to a 2019 analysis from the Washington Economics Group, a leading national firm. Eighty-two percent of the jobs created by USF innovation statewide are in the knowledge-based services sector. The research enterprise is a key element to USF's annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.
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The University of South Florida, a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF has earned widespread national recognition for its success graduating under-represented minority and limited-income students at rates equal to or higher than white and higher income students. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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The validation means Springbuk's technology and use of data follow the highest industry standards for privacy and compliance, giving its clients peace of mind while handling sensitive employee-related health information.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Springbuk, a health data analytics software company whose mission is to "prevent disease with data™," proudly announced today achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for the sixth consecutive year. This third-party validation was provided by Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm that utilizes its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. This validation provides reasonable assurance in Springbuk's handling of sensitive information.
This SOC 2 examination results from a rigorous audit and evaluation of Springbuk's technology, controls, and processes that meet the highest industry standards for security controls. Customers of Springbuk can review the SOC 2 report to understand its processes and controls associated with handling data as a third-party vendor.
"A SOC 2 Type 2 assessment offers evidence that we are implementing the security controls we say we are and that those controls are working correctly to protect the sensitive data we work with," said Chris Morrison, Manager of Security and IT at Springbuk. "Our assessors perform detailed testing of our controls, thorough reviews of evidence and documentation, and perform staff interviews to form their opinion on the effectiveness of our security program."
SOC 2 Type 2 is a step beyond SOC 2 Type 1 in that it describes the internal control policies an organization has in place at a single point in time and describes their suitability, as well as tests those over time, typically a 12-month period.
Achieving compliance for six consecutive years demonstrates Springbuk's commitment to securely handling employer and employee health data. In May 2022, Springbuk achieved HITRUST R2 certification, the healthcare industry's gold standard for data security. Springbuk has maintained HITRUST certification every year since 2019.
Springbuk's platform pulls together data from a variety of sources to help companies gain a clearer picture of how employees are using health benefits, how they can be optimized, and how they can be packaged to address individual health needs while controlling company costs. Springbuk's technology goes beyond data warehousing by analyzing vast amounts of data and providing benefits leaders with key insights without having to hire a team of analysts.
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Imagine a world where every healthcare decision is backed and guided by data. Springbuk is the health data analytics solution that equips you with the insights and expertise you need to sharpen your benefits strategy, advance employee health, and contain costs. Unlike legacy data warehouses, we simplify data-driven decision-making with an intuitive user experience, predictive modeling, and curated action steps. Springbuk — a world of actionable health intelligence insight, at your fingertips. Visit springbuk.com to learn more.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt still 'love' each other 25 years after their split
They may have ended their engagement decades ago, but Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt still have love for each other.
The former couple sat down for a chat that was published on Paltrow's Goop site. In honor of Father's Day, Paltrow brought up her late father, TV director Bruce Paltrow, who died in 2002 after a battle with cancer.
"I'll never forget when we were engaged and he came to me one day, his eyes full of tears, and he said, 'You know, I never really realized what they mean when they say you're gaining a son. Like, I'm gaining a son,'" she said. "What impact did he have on you? Why did you love him, even though we didn't get married, unfortunately."
"Yes, it does," Paltrow replied. "I finally found the Brad I was supposed to marry. It just took me 20 years."
"And it's lovely to have you as a friend now," Pitt said. "And I do love you."
"I love you so much," Paltrow responded.
The pair became a couple in 1994 after meeting on the set of the film "Se7en." They got engaged in 1996 and split a few months later, the following year.
He later married and divorced actresses Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, while Paltrow married and divorced Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
Paltrow married producer Brad Falchuk in 2018.
Her interview with Pitt was in promotion of his involvement with the new Goop Shop brand, God's True Cashmere.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — By now it’s as predictable as the calls for thoughts and prayers: A mass shooting leaves many dead, and wild conspiracy theories and misinformation about the carnage soon follow.
It happened after Sandy Hook, after Parkland, after the Orlando nightclub shooting and after the deadly rampage earlier this month at a Buffalo grocery store. Within hours of Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, another rash began as internet users spread baseless claims about the man named as the gunman and his possible motives.
Unfounded claims that the gunman was an immigrant living in the U.S. illegally, or transgender, quickly emerged on Twitter, Reddit and other social media platforms. They were accompanied by familiar conspiracy theories suggesting the entire shooting was somehow staged.
The claims reflect broader problems with racism and intolerance toward transgender people, and are an effort to blame the shooting on minority groups who already endure higher rates of online harassment and hate crimes, according to disinformation expert Jaime Longoria.
“It’s a tactic that serves two purposes: It avoids real conversations about the issue (of gun violence), and it gives people who don’t want to face reality a patsy, it gives them someone to blame,” said Longoria, director of research at the Disinfo Defense League, a non-profit that works to fight racist misinformation.
In the hours after the shooting, posts falsely claiming the gunman was living in the country illegally went viral, with some users adding embellishments, including that he was “on the run from Border Patrol.”
“He was an illegal alien wanted for murder from El Salvador,” read one tweet liked and retweeted hundreds of times. “This is blood on Biden’s hands and should have never happened.”
The man who authorities say carried out the shooting, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, is a U.S. citizen, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news conference on Tuesday.
Other social media users seized on images of innocent internet users to falsely identify them as the gunman and claim he was transgender. On the online message board 4Chan, users liberally shared the photos and discussed a plan to label the gunman as transgender, without any evidence to back it up.
One post on Twitter, which has since been deleted, featured a photo of a trans woman holding a green bottle to her mouth, looking into the camera, headphones hanging from one ear.
“BREAKING NEWS: THE IDENTITY OF THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN REVEALED,” claimed the user, saying the shooter was a “FEMBOY” with a channel on YouTube.
None of that was true. The photo actually depicted a 22-year-old trans woman named Sabrina who lives in New York City. Sabrina, who requested her last name not be published due to privacy concerns, confirmed to The Associated Press that the photo was hers and also said she was not affiliated with the purported YouTube account.
Sabrina said she received harassing responses on social media, particularly messages claiming that she was the shooter. She responded to a number of posts spreading the image with the misidentification, asking for the posts to be deleted.
“This whole ordeal is just horrifying,” Sabrina told the AP.
Another photo that circulated widely showed a transgender woman with a Coca-Cola sweatshirt and a black skirt. A second photo showed the same woman wearing a black NASA shirt with a red skirt. These photos didn’t show the gunman either — they were of a Reddit user named Sam, who confirmed her identity to the AP on Wednesday. The AP is not using Sam’s last name to protect her privacy.
“It’s not me, I don’t even live in Texas,” Sam wrote in a Reddit post.
Authorities have released no information on the gunman’s sexuality or gender identification.
Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar fit both unfounded claims about Ramos in a single now-deleted tweet that also misspelled his name. “It’s a transsexual leftist illegal alien named Salvatore Ramos,” Gosar tweeted Tuesday night.
Gosar’s office did not return a message seeking comment.
In some cases, misinformation about mass shootings or other events are spread by well-intentioned social media users trying to be helpful. In other cases, it can be the work of grifters looking to start fake fundraisers or draw attention to their website or organization.
Then there are the trolls who seemingly do it for fun.
Fringe online communities, including on 4chan, often use mass shootings and other tragedies as opportunities to sow chaos, troll the public and push harmful narratives, according to Ben Decker, founder and CEO of the digital investigations consultancy Memetica.
“It is very intentional and deliberate for them in celebrating these types of incidents to also influence what the mainstream conversations actually are,” Decker said. “There’s a nihilistic desire to prove oneself in these types of communities by successfully trolling the public. So if you are able to spearhead a campaign that leads to an outcome like this, you’re gaining increased sort of in-group credibility.”
For the communities bearing the brunt of such vicious online attacks, though, the false blame stirs fears of further discrimination and violence.
Something as seemingly innocuous as a transphobic comment on social media can spark an act of violence against a transgender person, said Jaden Janak, a PhD candidate at the University of Texas and a junior fellow at the Center for Applied Transgender Studies.
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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four astronauts who launched on NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission, the second commercial crew rotation to the International Space Station, will be available for interviews at 4:30 p.m. CDT Monday, May 16, at Space Center Houston.
Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur of NASA, Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will be at the visitor center to share highlights from their mission with the public at 5:30 p.m.
Reporters must request an in-person interview no later than noon Monday, May 16, by emailing Dana Davis at dana.l.davis@nasa.gov. Requests for remote interviews cannot be supported.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission launched in April 2021 to the International Space Station and splashed down in November 2021. It was the second flight of a NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft flown as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program. The astronauts traveled 84,653,119 statute miles during their 199 days in orbit (198 of which were spent aboard the station). They completed 3,194 orbits around Earth, and conducted hundreds of experiments ranging from growing chile peppers and cotton to tracking microbes and studying tardigrades, tiny animals also called "water bears."
The crew also tested new technologies in robotics and augmented reality, and captured imagery of Earth to support research of our changing home planet. They also completed several spacewalks to upgrade the station's solar arrays and saw various crew and cargo spacecraft arrive and depart.
Stay current on space station activities by following @space_station and @ISS_Research on Twitter, as well as the station Facebook and Instagram accounts and the space station blog.
Learn more about the event and Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, the official visitor center for NASA's Johnbson Space Center in Houston, at:
https://spacecenter.org/event/astronaut-crew-debrief/
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Foundation of Broward today announced a combination of $600,000 in new grants focused on environmental education and sustainability in Broward County. Recipients include several of the area's leading environmental organizations, which will use the grant money to improve environmental conditions while educating the community.
Heading the project list is a $300,000 grant for establishment of a Broward "Eco Hub" for Resilience Education in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. The Eco Hub will champion community engagement, education and action for environmental sustainability and resilience in Broward. It will be anchored at the Museum.
"The Eco Hub for Resilience Education at MODS, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Broward, will address environmental issues relevant to our community and solutions to help mitigate the impact of climate change by championing engagement, education and action for environmental sustainability and resilience in Broward," said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science. "The Museum is a leader in environmental sustainability, with a focus on cultivating climate citizenship and providing a platform for exploring the opportunities for solutions across our diverse community and future career opportunities. With the opportunity to reach hundreds of thousands of guests annually, MODS serves as the hub to raise awareness around the importance of science, inspiring deeper engagement in sustainability, climate change and resilience."
Other grants for environmental education and sustainability programs announced today under the Eco Hub umbrella include:
- Project EEASY of the Youth Environmental Alliance, based in Davie. $50,000 grant. EEASY stands for Education and Engagement of Active Stewardship with YEA. It provides educational classes for up to 5,000 students to engage them in eco-action. The classes focus on water quality and conservation, CO2 pollution, mangroves, plastic pollution and global warming.
- The Broward Habitat Connectivity Project of the National Wildlife Federation, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. $50,000 grant. The program continues environmental and climate change education and sustainability actions in Broward, with a primary focus on lower income communities and communities of color. Three new habitats will be planted.
- Coastal Dune Lake Habitat Restoration, Phase Three, for the Friends of Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale. $100,000 grant over two years, or $50,000 per year. The program cleans out the north end of Long Lake at Birch State Park to make it accessible for visitors on canoes or kayaks.
- The Champion Schools Program in Broward for the Everglades Foundation, based in Palmetto Bay. $50,000 grant. The program engages and empowers young people to use civic action to improve the local environment and their communities. It includes field trips to the Everglades and encourages "Champion Schools."
- The Eco-teers program of Flamingo Gardens in Davie. $50,000 grant. The program provides teens and young adults with a deeper engagement in environmental action projects and educates the community about climate change and ways to help protect natural areas.
The Broward Eco Hub for Resilience Education, established in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science, will raise community awareness about sea-level rise and other local challenges of climate change. It will work to bring together residents, community leaders, businesses and others to help make Broward more resilient to climate change. It will provide for museum exhibits and programs that educate visitors, encourage dialogue and inspire action about resilience and sustainability. And it will encourage environmental collaborations that foster workable solutions.
"This is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness about challenges we face and actions we can take to make our vibrant community more resilient and environmentally sustainable," said Sheri Brown Grosvenor, Community Foundation Vice President of Community Impact. "With Museum of Discovery and Science as a partner, the new Eco Hub will create an innovative platform that connects various environmental organizations and agencies together to encourage collaboration and grow community engagement that produces real solutions."
Creation of the Eco Hub is the latest Community Foundation collaboration to fuel support for Broward's environment. Spirit Airlines has donated $50,000 to the Community Foundation to support each of the grants announced today under the Eco Hub umbrella.
For more information about the Community Foundation of Broward, please email Kirk Englehardt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Community Foundation (kenglehardt@cfbroward.org) or call 954-761-9503.
Founded in 1984, Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) helps families, individuals, and corporations create personalized charitable Funds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. 473 charitable Funds represent more than $212 million in assets, distributing $119 million in grants over the past 35 years. CFB provides bold leadership on community solutions and fosters philanthropy that connects people who care with causes that matter – which empowers visionaries, innovators and doers to create the change they want to see in the community – and BE BOLD. www.cfbroward.org.
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Which coastal throw pillow is best?
Throw pillows add a customizable element to any space, letting you transform the room’s decor with just a few decorative touches.
Coastal throw pillows bring the beach to your couch with ocean-blue colors, nautical stripes and creatures of the sea. They come in various shapes, sizes, designs and materials that determine how to clean and care for them.
If you’re looking for the most versatile and high-quality coastal throw pillow at a reasonable price, go with the set of two Highland Dunes Britton Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillows.
What to know before you buy a coastal throw pillow
As you shop for these beachy decor elements, consider the shapes and sizes you like and where you plan to use them to help find the perfect pillows for your space.
Shape
These special throw pillows come in square, rectangular and novelty shapes. Examples of novelty pillows include shapes like a starfish, an ocean buoy and a seahorse.
The most common shapes are squares and rectangles, which are easy to layer on a couch, chair or chaise. Because these shapes are more common, there is a wider variety of designs available in those shapes, and they are often less expensive than novelty shapes.
Size
Measurements for coastal throw pillows follow the typical sizes for regular throw pillows. A regular-sized coastal throw pillow measures 18-20 inches tall and wide. You can also find them larger, up to 24 inches tall and wide, or as small as 16 inches tall and wide.
Typically, you want to layer throw pillows with the tallest in the back and the shortest in the front. If you’re looking for a coastal throw pillow to complement your existing throw pillows, consider where you want to place it, then find one that fits the size you need.
Filling
Polyester is the most common and cheapest type of pillow filling. You may also find pillows stuffed with down feathers or hypoallergenic alternatives.
Polyester filling holds its shape longer than down pillows and is safe to use outdoors on a patio, deck or porch.
Indoor vs. outdoor
Both the outer and inner materials determine whether a pillow is safe to use outdoors or not. Consider where you plan to decorate with your coastal throw pillows. If you’re looking for a versatile option, find pillows that can withstand rain and other outdoor elements.
Polyester is the top choice for outdoor decor, as it is inorganic and resists mold and mildew better than organic materials like cotton and hemp.
What to look for in a quality coastal throw pillow
The best pillow features include removable covers, intricate design elements and easy maintenance options.
Removable covers
Some pillows are encased in a cover with a zipper or button closure so you can remove them. Others are manufactured as one unit and cannot be separated from their cover material.
If you want easily washable pillows, find ones with removable covers. Separate covers also let you reuse the inner pillow with varying covers if you prefer to change your decor through the seasons.
The most common material for pillow covers is polyester, followed closely by cotton blends. You can also find covers made of linen or hemp.
Polyester is the most durable material and you can often use it outside. Cotton blends, linen and hemp covers are softer to the touch but generally too delicate to use outdoors. However, if the cover is removable, they are often machine washable.
Embellishments
Coastal throw pillows are an excellent way to add detail and character to your decor. They often feature unique embellishments that stand out from other throw pillows. These can include embroidery, beading, tassels, buttons or other accessories.
These types of embellished pillows tend to cost more. Though they may limit how you can wash the pillow, these embellishments can last a long time.
Maintenance
You don’t need to wash throw pillows as often as the other linens in your home. However, sometimes it can be helpful to choose pillows that are easy to clean.
The easiest option is to look for machine-washable pillows. This includes finding pillows with removable covers that you can toss in the washing machine.
If it’s not machine-washable, look for pillows you can spot clean. If you’re using a detergent or stain remover, check an inconspicuous place on the pillow to confirm it won’t bleed or bleach the cover before using it on the area you need to clean.
When in doubt, you can also hand wash your pillow covers, which will help them keep their same size and shape rather than shrinking in the laundry.
How much you can expect to spend on a coastal throw pillow
Depending on its size and features, you can expect to spend between $15-$60 on a coastal throw pillow.
Coastal throw pillow FAQ
Are coastal throw pillows machine-washable?
A. Possibly. It depends on the material of the cover and pillow filling. Generally, cotton blend materials are safe for washing with the laundry, while polyester pillows should be hand washed. However, be cautious about throwing any covers in the washing machine that have chunky accessories or embellishments on the outside. You may need to turn the cover inside out to wash it. Furthermore, if the cover is removable, you may be able to wash the cover separately from the inner pillow. Check with the manufacturer to confirm whether your specific pillow is suitable for the washing machine.
Can I replace the pillow insert or cover?
A. Yes, if the cover is removable. When buying a throw pillow, consider whether you plan to replace the design. If you’re looking for something versatile, try to find a pillow with a removable cover so you can swap out pillow covers when it’s time to spruce up your space. Similarly, some pillow inserts are more or less supportive than others. If you’d like to replace the insert to make your pillow more comfortable, you’ll need a removable cover. Then, you can shop for a throw pillow insert in the same size and use the same cover on the new insert.
What’s the best coastal throw pillow to buy?
Top coastal throw pillow
Highland Dunes Britton Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow, Set of 2
What you need to know: This pair of indoor/outdoor throw pillows features a simple and elegant design on a removable cover.
What you’ll love: These pillow covers feature embroidered waves in varying shades of blue and white. Zipper closures make the covers easy to remove and wash, and the pillow inserts are included. The polyester blend of fabrics makes these pillows perfect for either indoor or outdoor lounging. The pillows measure 20 inches wide by 20 inches tall.
What you should consider: You may need to spot clean the covers as they aren’t machine washable.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top coastal throw pillow for the money
Klear Vu Liza Coastal Linen Decorative Throw Pillow, Set of 2
What you need to know: These two throw pillows are a steal and a great way to add a coastal touch to any space.
What you’ll love: The pair of thick striped pillows come in two colorways: blue and taupe. They measure 18 inches wide by 18 inches tall. While the covers are not removable, the polyester and linen blend is safe to use indoors and outdoors. The price is far lower than other coastal throw pillows on the market.
What you should consider: These pillows are not machine-washable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nautical Buoy Novelty Throw Pillow
What you need to know: These handmade throw pillows mimic the shape of an ocean buoy, adding unmistakable beach vibes to your home.
What you’ll love: These buoy-shaped pillows measure 15 inches tall by 7 inches wide. They come in three different pattern options of varying coastal stripes. The top of the pillow features a metal grommet and cotton rope. They’re stuffed with polyester filling.
What you should consider: These pillows are spot clean only.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Bats have infested a Nevada fire station for the second time in seven years, forcing officials to temporarily close it.
The bats have been flying around the living quarters of the small fire station between Reno and Carson City and dead bats have been found in a bay where an ambulance is parked, said Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesperson Adam Mayberry.
Officials in 2015 managed to get bats out of the fire station but their return has generated health and safety concerns, he said.
Bats can transmit rabies and other viruses to humans and their feces can transmit viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections, Mayberry said.
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More storms for Saturday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A frontal boundary to our north will set up another weak line of low pressure out ahead of it which will create some instability over the area and bring a much better chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms on Saturday. The rain chance remains high with a 70% chance for rain scattered about at any time during the day. Winds will be out of the WSW at 10-15 mph with some higher gusts near the storms.
For boaters look for seas running 2 to 3 feet and a moderate chop on the bays and inland waters.
Sunday we will still see a good chance for showers and a few thunderstorms mainly during the morning but there will still be a few in the afternoon. Otherwise outside of the rain we will have partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s. Still a bit breezy out of the SW at 10-15 mph.
Monday we will dry out a bit with our rain chances dropping to the 20% for mainly late day storms as high pressure moves back to its normal position off the SE U.S. coast. The high will be near 90 degrees.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV: REVV) ("Revolve" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its purchase of a 100% interest in Centrica Business Solutions Mexico S.A. de C.V. ("CBS Mexico") as announced on May 26th, 2022. CBS Mexico, a Mexico-incorporated subsidiary of Centrica PLC (LSE: CLA), owns and operates six distributed generation projects, with a seventh under development, in Mexico.
The acquisition of CBS Mexico provides the following to Revolve:
- An established and ongoing recurring revenue stream from six operating distributed generation projects (the "Operational Projects") and near-term visibility to revenues from one additional distributed generation project expected to be operational during H1 2023 (the "Construction Project") ;
- Operational Projects with a total capacity of 2.85 megawatts ("MW') and the Construction Project, which has a capacity of 3MW project, is fully constructed, awaiting final permits and expected to be operational during H1 2023;
- The Operational Projects are estimated to generate annual revenues of US$400,000 and EBITDA of US$300,000 (refer to currency note below). The Construction Project, once operational, is estimated to generate an additional US$1,000,000 in revenue and $400,000 of EBITDA;
- Aligns with and underpins the Company's recent strategic move into the distributed generation market (see Revolve News Release of April 26th, 2022) and provides a platform for future near term growth.
Mr. Steve Dalton, CEO of Revolve, commented: "We are extremely excited about completing the acquisition of CBS Mexico. It accelerates Revolve's entry into the distributed generation market while transitioning our business from being solely a development company to an independent power producer generating electricity, revenues and cashflow. We are looking forward to establishing a broader partnership with RE Royalties as we develop and create a pipeline of distributed generation assets in the US and Mexico and expect to announce new sales contracts as we continue to convert our pipeline of opportunities into new renewable energy generating capacity and revenue."
The acquisition of CBS Mexico immediately delivers a solid foundation of operating projects and a recurring base of revenues to the Company's newly established distributed generation (or "DG") division, which operates as "Revolve Renewable Business Solutions". This division was established to target distributed generation projects with customers across a range of different industries, including manufacturing operations and hotel chains, in the US and Mexico. These projects include rooftop solar, battery storage and energy efficiency projects of up to 5MW located at the customer's premises. The Company's vision is to develop, construct and finance projects entering into long term (typically in the range of 10 years) power purchase agreements ("PPAs") for the sale of electricity from the projects to underlying customers.
Revolve has paid Centrica PLC cash consideration of MX$29,069,975 or US$1,424,428 for the purchase of 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital of CBS Mexico following application of standard adjustments to the consideration price announced on the May 26th, 2022.
- The assets of CBS Mexico acquired include six operational projects with a combined capacity of 2.85MWs (the "Operational Projects"). The energy generated by these projects is sold under a number of fixed price power purchase agreements to industrial clients located in Central Mexico with an average remaining term of approximately 8 years. The Operational Projects were commissioned during the period 2019 to 2021.
- The assets acquired also include a 3MW combined heat and power (or "CHP") project (the "Construction Project"), which has been installed at the site of an industrial user, has completed pre-commissioning and is awaiting receipt of final permits prior to the commencement of commercial operations. Once operational the energy generated by the Construction Project will also be sold under a fixed price power purchase agreement with a term of 10 years.
- Combined, the Operational Projects and the Construction Project are expected to generate base case revenues of US$1,400,000 and EBITDA of US$700,000 per annum.
The purchase price has been financed by a CDN$1,600,000 secured loan, with the remainder of the purchase price being funded by cash on hand. The financing consists of a secured loan and a royalty agreement between Revolve and RE Royalties Ltd. The Secured Loan has a term of 24 months and is repayable at maturity, bears interest at 10% payable on a quarterly basis during the term. The Company has paid RE Royalties a financing fee of 1.5% of the Secured Loan amount on signing and drawdown of the loan facility. An exit fee of 1.5% will also be due on final repayment of the loan at the end of the 24mth term. The loan is secured by certain assets of the Company. Additionally, the Company has entered into a royalty agreement which provides for a variable royalty of between 1% to 5% on gross revenues generated on certain of the Operational Projects for the life of the power purchase agreements for each relevant Operational Project. The Company and RE Royalties expect to collaborate on further distribution generation projects as the Company looks to continue to aggressively grow this part of its business.
CBS Mexico generates revenue in Mexican Pesos. For ease of reference all dollar amounts have been presented in US dollars unless stated otherwise. Where applicable and stated in U.S. dollars at exchange rate of 1 Mexican Peso (MX$) to .049 US dollars (US$).
Distributed Generation (or "DG") is the approach of provisioning energy assets, most commonly solar and battery technologies, near the consumer. The power generation and storage assets can be installed on rooftops or in close proximity to provide renewable power and battery storage services directly to the consumer's location.
Revolve installs renewable power and storage systems at customer premises at its own cost and sells the renewable energy back to these customers through long-term power purchase agreements (or "PPAs"). The primary target markets are large commercial and industrial enterprises, including manufacturing operations and hotel chains that prefer renewable energy and seek to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Revolve was formed in 2012 to capitalize on the growing global demand for renewable power. Revolve develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in the US and Mexico with a portfolio of 3,700MW under development. The Company has a second division, Revolve Renewable Business Solutions which installs and operates sub 20MW "behind the meter" distributed generation (or "DG") assets. Revolve Renewable Business Solutions, currently has an operating portfolio of 2.85MW with an additional 3MW in the construction phase.
Revolve has an accomplished management team with a demonstrated track record of taking projects from "greenfield" through to "ready to build" (or "RTB") status and successfully concluding project sales to large operators of utility-scale renewable energy projects. To-date, Revolve has developed and sold over 300MW of projects.
Going forward, Revolve is targeting 5,000MW of utility-scale projects under development in the US and Mexico, and in parallel is rapidly growing its portfolio of revenue-generating distributed generation assets.
Although Revolve believes, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because Revolve can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. When used in this press release, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. The forward-looking statements and information in this press release include information relating to the business plans of Revolve and Revolve's management's expectation on the growth and performance of its business in the United States and Mexico, including the planned MW capacity of its projects; its expansion into the distributed generation market; potential opportunities in the distributed generation market; the completion and timing of the development of its planned portfolio of distributed generation projects; the completion of the Transaction, including final approval of the transaction by the TSXV; potential revenues generated from CBS Mexico; and the Company's plans to develop, construct and finance rooftop solar, battery storage and energy efficiency projects of up to 5MW and enter into long term power purchase agreements for the sale of electricity from the projects with the underlying customers. Such statements and information reflect the current view of Revolve and/or Revolve, respectively.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to the Company's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to the extent of regulations pertaining to the Company's projects and Revolve's ability to continue as going concern. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in those forward-looking statements and information, including but not limited to: the effects of weather, catastrophes and public health crises, including COVID-19; labour availability; disruptions to the Company's supply chains; changes to regulatory environment, including interpretation of production tax credits; armed hostilities and geopolitical conflicts; failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals in a timely fashion, or at all; risks related to the development and potential development of the Company's projects; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; the availability of tax incentives in connection with the development of renewable energy projects and the sale of electrical energy; as well as those factors discussed in the sections relating to risk factors discussed in the Company's continuous disclosure filings on SEDAR. Such statements and information reflect the current view of Revolve. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents the expectations of Revolve as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. Revolve does not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required in accordance with applicable laws.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Prestigious ranking by Inc. Magazine comes amid OOROO's plans to expand in and beyond the Tucson-metro area
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OOROO Auto, a multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider in Southern Arizona, announced today it has been named among Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Ranking at 3596, OOROO now joins an impressive list of well-known names that first came to national prominence as honorees on the Inc. 5000, including Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many others.
"This award highlights the amazing growth OOROO has experienced over the past few years and is a testament to our team's efforts in providing friendly and efficient service with honesty and heart," said OOROO Founder and CEO Jeff Artzi. "We've worked hard to create positive experiences through our customer-centric car care programs, like our Happy Car Club and OOROO at Work program, and I believe our growth is a reflection of our success achieving that."
"It's amazing to think how far we've come in eight years, and we're just getting started," Lindsey Wiederstein, OOROO Co-Founder added. "Our business model is simple, but it works, and our customers tell us every day how much they appreciate the experience when they visit one of our shops or when we provide services to them at their work or home—giving them back time in their day and week."
As a forward-thinking, tech-focused company, OOROO created its "Happy Car Club" subscription service in late 2021. Through its intuitive app, the program allows customers to pay one low monthly fee and receive a suite of auto care services, including oil changes, inspections, maintenance services, towing, and a discount on all other auto repairs. Happy Car Club has helped the company expand its mobile repair services and its lauded Client Partner program, OOROO at Work, which serves as an employee perk for companies enrolled in the program. To date, more than 36 local employers are enrolled in the OOROO at Work program, and that number is expected to rise as OOROO continues its growth trajectory in the coming months and years ahead.
"Our culture is very different than what you'd find at other auto shops—and customers notice and are very vocal about that difference. The enthusiasm expressed in our reviews is evidence of that," said Leroy Ingram, Director of Operations.
Starting with just one shop in Oro Valley, the multi-award-winning company now has three shops around the Tucson area. As an additional differentiating factor between itself and other automotive maintenance and repair providers, OOROO offers convenient online appointment scheduling and contactless payments through its OOROO Auto app. Key to its growth strategy and mission to transform the industry, OOROO has expanded its mobile service area to include Tucson, Phoenix, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Vail and Rita Ranch. Its plans include an expansion into the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000
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Born out of the entrepreneurial spirit of CEO Jeff Artzi, who previously served as CEO of a 100- store automotive services chain, OOROO is not a typical auto care company—from its unique name to its culture-first, technology-forward approach that's rooted in honesty, trust and transparency. In addition to achieving a spot on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, the multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider has been the recipient of numerous awards, including two Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards (for Best Employer and Innovation), Better Business Bureau Ethics Awards, Arizona Daily Star Reader's Choice Award, Best Auto Shop in Green Valley, and Best of the Northwest 6 years in a row.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Inc's multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a temporary place to rest a pot/pan lid while cooking," said an inventor, from Bullhead City, Ariz., "so I invented the PAN LID HOLDER. My design would prevent messy stains, condensation marks, possible burn marks, and food spills on kitchen countertops and stovetops."
The invention provides a safe and clean accessory for holding a hot pan/pot lid in the kitchen. In doing so, it helps to reduce messes. It also saves time and effort. The invention features a durable and practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial kitchens. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-184, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Releases New Limited Edition Collectibles and Exclusive Collaborations as Part of Year-Long Anniversary Event
ST. LOUIS, July, 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) continues its year-long silver celebration to commemorate its landmark 25th anniversary with exciting new releases from the Vault and new collaBEARations with popular licensed partners. Expand your collection with these unique furry friends that promise to be filled with heart and hugs.
CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF FURRY FRIENDS WITH THIS EXCLUSIVE RELEASE FROM THE VAULT
Following the successful re-imaginings of several classic furry friends Build-A-Bear today announced the launch of Floppy Kitty. Inspired by the 1998 design, this plush animal makes the purrr-fect addition to any collection! Available exclusively online, this limited-edition product includes a commemorative silver 25th Celebration Collection emblem on its right paw pad.
New furry friends inspired by classic Build-A-Bear plush continue to be released from the Vault each month, with Floppy Kitty being the seventh anniversary collectible. Use the handy Collector's Guide to keep track, but don't wait, two have already sold out! Don't miss a release by visiting the 25th Celebration page to learn more and to sign up for updates throughout the year!
NEW COLLECTORS' ITEMS FOR FANS: TWO NEW PIKACHU
Pokémon fans will love the two new Pikachu plush for the Build-A-Bear 25th Celebration! Pikachu was the first Pokémon plush ever released at Build-A-Bear Workshop, and this fan-favorite Electric-type Pokémon is now available in two special limited editions to celebrate our 25th year. Two different plush styles are available in stores and online, both with sparkly yellow fur and a collector's emblem on the paw pad, with one featuring a winking face. Signature 6-in-1 sound chips, Pokémon varsity jackets and sleepers complete the look for each Pikachu. The adorable Pikachu is a must-have addition to any Pokémon Trainer's team!
ENJOY FAIRY-TALE FUN WITH THE NEW DISNEY PRINCESS-INSPIRED BEAR
Go on fairy tale adventures with the Disney Princess-Inspired Bear, created specifically for Build-A-Bear's 25th Celebration! With its sparkly fur, Disney Princess characters on the paw pads, and a silver 25th Celebration emblem to commemorate the special year, this enchanting bear makes the ultimate gift for any Disney fan or collector. Bringing magic to homes, the Disney Princess-Inspired Bear features six of the strong heroines beloved by generations of Disney fans on its paw pad. Fans can also select their favorite Disney Princess costume and dress the bear up for the ultimate Disney Princess collectible.
As part of the ongoing celebration of the brand's 25th year, Build-A-Bear will continue releasing limited editions of fan-favorite characters this year! Featuring updated designs, including special silver details, these furry friends are must-have additions to any Build-A-Bear fan's collection! Sign up to be updated on new releases on Build-A-Bear's 25th Celebration page.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MEMORIES
As Build-A-Bear celebrates 25 years of fun and laughter, Guests are invited to share their favorite and furriest memories – or make new ones! Guests can join the celebration and "Show Your Stuff" by uploading pictures to the gallery at buildabear.com or post to social media using #buildabear. With over 200 million furry friends made since the company's inception, there are sure to be many memories to share, whether it's a photo of a very first Build-A-Bear furry friend, furry friends that commemorate special moments, or the making of an all-new furry friend. The anniversary is the perfect opportunity to remember past hugs & celebrate future connections by creating an epic time capsule of memories and personal stories.
ENTER THE BEARY BIG ADVENTURE SWEEPSTAKES
Build-A-Bear fans have a chance at a unique opportunity to celebrate their love of Build-A-Bear in a beary special way. Enter the BEARY BIG Adventure Sweepstakes for a chance to win a grand prize trip to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary! One lucky winner will experience a trip for four to the World Bearquarters in St. Louis, complete with a VIP experience at the company's flagship Workshop and exclusive entry to the Build-A-Bear Silver Celebration Gala in October 2022. Enter now for your chance to win!
JOIN THE BONUS CLUB
Build-A-Bear's Bonus Club will have member-exclusive store and online offers throughout the year. Bonus Club members will be among the first to receive news of the latest products, events and those still to come surprises. Sign up online to start receiving the latest updates.
SHOP ONLINE
Guests can also engage in unique digital experiences and shop online at www.buildabear.com including the interactive "Bear-Builder", the animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and the age-gated adult-focused "Bear Cave". They also have delivery options including Buy Online, Pickup In Store to have their purchase ready to pick up at a local Workshop. To explore gift options by occasion, recipient, category and price, guests can visit the Build-A-Bear GiftShop.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. Many will enter only one (1) will win. The Build-A-Bear Workshop®"Beary Big Adventure" Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 a.m. CT on June 25, 2022 and ends 11:59:59 p.m. CT on August 25, 2022. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. For details on how to enter, timing, and Official Rules go to: www.buildabear.com/sweepstakes. Void where prohibited. SPONSOR: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., 415 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA.
ABOUT BUILD-A-BEAR®
Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500 interactive brick-and-mortar retail locations operated through a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The company also offers engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on buildabear.com including its online "Bear-Builder", the animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and its age-gated adult-focused "Bear Cave". In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission, while the company also offers products at wholesale and in non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted total revenue of $411.5 million in fiscal 2021. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com
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BEIJING, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on average life expectancy in China:
This is "Yoga Village," located just outside Zhangjiakou in Hebei province, which has found fame online. For elderly residents here in their 70s and 80s, yoga is a part of their everyday lives. Doing the splits or a handstand is no sweat for them.
This senior in her 70s from Guangzhou in Guangdong province often surprises onlookers by managing 10 pull-ups in a row at the gym.
This man in his 80s from Xi'an in Shaanxi province, has been running for decades and can still complete 400 meters in just 1 minute and 24 seconds.
Nowadays, it's not uncommon to see such energetic elderly people. From 2015 to 2021, the average life expectancy in China increased from 76.34 years to 78.2 years, and major health indicators now rank among the top of middle and high-income countries. It can be said that Chinese people are getting more and more healthy.
This development is closely related to many aspects, including China's progress in the medical and health sector, the increase in quality of life, improvements to the environment, and widespread enthusiasm for exercise.
The seniors mentioned at the beginning are fitness lovers. In recent years, keeping fit has undoubtedly become the most popular new trend in China.
Since 1997, China has been steadily building public fitness facilities. In recent years, the government has invested billions annually to guide development in the field. Sports parks, fitness centers and walking paths have been built; free sports stadiums have been opened; and community exercise programs and other campaigns have been promoted. Public fitness has become an important way to ensure public health.
Additionally, many people now feel that community-based healthcare centers are providing better services than ever before. Lots of elderly people are now used to getting minor illnesses treated in community clinics, which are affordable, convenient and offer medical insurance reimbursement.
Over the years, a key focus of healthcare reform in China has been enhancing community-level medical and health services. At present, 90% of Chinese households are within 15 minutes of a medical center, and 85.8% of county-level hospitals boast services equivalent to secondary hospitals. Thanks to the internet, telemedicine services have also been expanded to cover once-impoverished counties and remote areas.
Chronic diseases are a major factor affecting global health and life expectancy. Every year, China provides early screening and intervention services for diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease to more than 4 million residents in high-incidence areas. China's proactive and effective prevention and control measures since the outbreak of COVID-19 have also played an important role in sustaining the rise in life expectancy.
"Wish you a long and healthy life" is a common blessing in many countries around the world, representing people's hopes for the future. In recent years, China has been implementing its Healthy China initiative and has taken many actions to improve people's health. The aim is to ensure that people's right to health, one of their basic rights, is guaranteed – something which will take sustained efforts.
Nowadays, whenever we see seniors full of energy and vitality, we know that people's hopes are gradually becoming reality.
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Rising life expectancy is delivering health and longevity in China
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump, his namesake son and his daughter Ivanka have agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general’s civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state’s highest court to step in.
A Manhattan judge signed off Wednesday on an agreement that calls for the Trumps to give depositions — a legal term for sworn, pretrial testimony out of court — starting July 15.
Messages seeking comment were sent to the ex-president’s attorneys. State Attorney General Letitia James’ office declined to comment, as did the younger Trumps’ attorney, Alan Futerfas.
Another Trump son, Eric Trump, gave a deposition in 2020 but declined to answer some questions.
The new agreement comes after a series of setbacks for Donald Trump’s efforts to block James’ 3-year-long investigation.
James has said the probe has uncovered evidence that Trump’s company exaggerated the value of assets such as skyscrapers, golf courses and even his Manhattan penthouse to get loans, insurance and tax breaks for land donations. A lawyer for her office told a judge last month that evidence could support legal action against the former president, his company or both, though the attorney said no decision had been made.
Trump has decried the investigation as part of a politically motivated “witch hunt” against him.
A New York state appeals court ruled May 26 that Trump had to undergo a deposition, upholding a lower court’s ruling that the attorney general had “the clear right” to question Trump and certain other principals in his company.
Then, on May 27, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that Trump had filed to seek a court order stopping James from investigating him.
The suit claimed that James, a Democrat, targeted the Republican ex-president because of political animus and violated his free speech and due process rights. A lawyer for Trump said at the time that the dismissal would be appealed.
James, meanwhile, said Trump had lobbed “baseless legal challenges” at her investigation and vowed it would continue.
Wednesday’s agreement acknowledges that the Trumps can appeal to New York’s top court, called the Court of Appeals, to try to overturn the decision that requires their depositions.
The former president had plenty of experience with such questioning during his business career, and he gave a deposition just this past October in a lawsuit filed by protesters who said his security team roughed them up during his first presidential campaign.
James’ office started investigating Trump in 2019, after his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress that the businessperson-turned-politician had a history of misrepresenting the value of assets to gain favorable loan terms and tax benefits.
James’ office also has been involved in a parallel, but separate, investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/trump-set-to-undergo-questioning-in-july-in-ny-civil-probe/ | 2022-06-08T23:36:36Z |
Stephens County man charged for possession of child porn
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Stephens County man was arrested after OSBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip that he was in possession of child pornography.
According to court documents from the State of Oklahoma, 50-year-old Eldon Levi McAdams possessed child sexual abuse material on his cell phone.
Court documents state on January 26, 2022, the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children received a report of suspected child pornography, and the IP address used to posses, manufacture, or distribute the child sexual abuse material were associated with the residence where McAdams lives.
On August 17, 2022 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations Agents, OSBI, served a search warrant and found more material on McAdams’ cell phone. One video was of a boy and a girl, both around 10-years-old, exposing their genitals to the camera. Court documents state the file name was “cool sis with a boy and girl.”
According to OSBI, they also found another video of a girl exposing her breasts and genitals, with the file name “14y holy grail piss.”
Court documents state, during an interview McAdams confessed to downloading files containing child sexual abuse material, and stated he was attracted to young girls between the ages of 12 through 17. However, McAdams stated that he never molested any children any time in his life.
According to court documents, McAdams viewed and downloaded child sexual abuse material multiple times in the last year.
McAdams’ is charged with:
1. possess child pornography
2. violation of computer crimes act
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PHOENIX, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been adjourned to August 2, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to allow stockholders additional time to vote FOR Proposal 2.
Nikola stockholders have voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposal 2 as more than 208 million shares have been voted in favor. As of July 18, the Company is less than 0.5% short of the outstanding shares needed to be voted in favor for Proposal 2 to pass, which equates to less than 1.6 million shares needed. Approximately 105 million shares have not yet been voted on the proposal.
While the other proposals that have received the necessary vote required only a majority of shares voted, Proposal 2 requires a majority of all outstanding common stock to pass. This means Proposal 2 has a much higher threshold needed for approval. Nikola also has a diverse stockholder base with many investors that hold small positions in the company, making every vote received meaningful.
Nikola is urging ALL stockholders to vote IMMEDIATELY FOR Proposal 2, which would allow Nikola to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock to 800 million, providing the Company greater flexibility to support the future growth and development of the business.
"Thanks to the overwhelming support of our stockholders, we are getting closer to securing the number of votes needed to approve Proposal 2, with less than 1.6 million shares still needed. We urge all stockholders – regardless of the number of shares you own – to vote today and play a role in supporting Nikola's business objectives and advancing our vision of a zero-emissions future," said Mark Russell, Nikola's Chief Executive Officer.
Every single vote matters. Stockholders must ACTIVELY VOTE by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on August 1, 2022, to ensure their vote is counted. The record date for the adjourned annual meeting continues to be April 4, 2022. No additional action is required for stockholders who have already voted.
As previously communicated, the requisite number of votes have been received to approve Proposal 1, Election of Directors, Proposal 3, Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation, and Proposal 4, Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Voting is quick and simple:
- BY PHONE: Please call Alliance Advisors, Nikola's proxy solicitor, toll-free, at (855) 935-2562. International voters can call 1-(207) 607-7123. You can also contact Alliance Advisors if you have any questions about voting.
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The adjourned annual meeting will continue to be held at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NKLA2022 via live audio webcast.
About Nikola Corporation
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
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Kearney has committed to net-zero targets, including achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global management consultancy Kearney has today become the first management consultancy in the world to have its near- and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to drive ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling organizations to set science-based emissions reduction targets.
With the UN describing the latest climate science from the IPCC as "Code Red for humanity," the chances of society limiting global temperature rise to 1.5˚C are dwindling, but it is still possible if we act fast.
Kearney's commitments to reducing emissions in the value chain and reaching science-based net-zero targets are aligned with the 1.5˚C pathway and include:
- Reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50 percent by 20301
- Reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 30 percent by 2030 and all other absolute scope 3 emissions by 30 percent in the same time frame
- Reaching 100 percent renewable energy in Kearney offices by 2025 and continuing to annually source 100 percent renewable electricity through 2030
- Ultimately, reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90 percent and reaching net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
These pledges to the SBTi Net-Zero Standard are where Kearney aims to lead by example, as it provides the very best advice and hands-on sustainability expertise to its consulting clients on ESG transformation, net zero, sustainable and responsible sourcing, circularity, and equitable and inclusive societies. Kearney is actively working across its offices and supply chain partners in more than 40 countries on a continuous journey to reduce its environmental footprint wherever it can—for example, by embracing greener ways of working to reduce business travel, reducing energy consumption, implementing sustainable mobility practices, and boosting its reduction and recycling of waste.
To neutralize the impact of residual unavoidable emissions, Kearney is investing in carbon removal technologies and projects with proven environmental, social, and economic benefits that meet stringent international certification standards. Kearney is committed to continuous improvement and strives for transparency and accountability in demonstrating its contributions toward a sustainable and equitable future.
Alex Liu, managing partner and chairman at Kearney, commented:
"To be the first management consultancy firm with approved net-zero science-based targets is an incredible achievement. As consultants, the biggest sustainability impact we can create is through helping our clients with the opportunities and challenges in the transition to a low-carbon future.
"We need to act fast, we need to act now, and we need to base our actions on science if we are to have any chance of meeting our necessary goals. With this milestone, we are living up to our vision to lead in sustainability, while continuing on our double-digit annual growth trajectory and demonstrating global leadership for our industry to follow."
More information on Kearney's commitments to positive social and environmental impact can be read here.
All direct emissions reductions will be prioritized and all residual emissions will be neutralized in line with SBTi criteria before reaching net-zero emissions.
1. Percentage reductions in GHG emissions listed in these bullet points are calculated from a 2019 base year.
Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with deep-rooted expertise in strategic transformation. We work with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as with government bodies and nonprofit organizations. As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We're individuals who take as much joy from those we work with as the work itself. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through. To learn more about Kearney, please visit www.kearney.com.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies' targets.
www.sciencebasedtargets.org @sciencetargets
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today released a software update that enables new external monitor capabilities in the Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I smartphones.
In the Xperia PRO and the Xperia PRO-I, the External Monitor feature will now include Livestreaming, Wave Form and False Color capabilities. The Wave Form monitor function checks exposure and RGB balance. The False Color function assists with iris setting selections by making certain details for exposure more noticeable. The External Monitor software update will also enable Xperia PRO with extra control features for select Alpha camerasi. In Xperia PRO, the External Monitor feature will have a trigger function for Rec/Stop available via USB-C cable and also be able to provide status visibility on screen including REC status, shutter speed, F-number, ISO and EV Indication.
This update now allows creators to use their Sony Alpha camera to livestream through the External Monitor feature on their Xperia PRO or Xperia PRO-I. This allows creators to share livestream videos with incredible Sony Alpha quality.
Availability
This update is available on August 12, 2022 via a push notification to all Xperia PRO and Xperia PRO-I owners.
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Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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i Compatible with the Alpha 1, Alpha 7S III, and Alpha 7 IV
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: KOD), a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high prevalence retinal diseases, announced today that management will present at the 2022 Morgan Stanley Healthcare Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:05 p.m. Pacific Time (4:05 p.m. Eastern Time).
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the "Events and Presentations" section of Kodiak's website at http://ir.kodiak.com/ and will remain available for replay for a limited time following the event.
About Kodiak Sciences Inc.
Kodiak (Nasdaq: KOD) is a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high prevalence retinal diseases. Founded in 2009, we are focused on bringing new science to the design and manufacture of next generation retinal medicines to prevent and treat the leading causes of blindness globally. Our ABC Platform™ uses molecular engineering to merge the fields of antibody-based and chemistry-based therapies and is at the core of Kodiak's discovery engine. Kodiak's lead product candidate, tarcocimab tedromer, is a novel anti-VEGF antibody biopolymer conjugate being developed for the treatment of retinal vascular diseases including wet age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in elderly patients in the developed world, and diabetic eye diseases, the leading cause of blindness in working-age patients in the developed world. Kodiak has leveraged its ABC Platform to build a pipeline of product candidates in various stages of development. KSI-501 is our dual inhibitor antibody biopolymer conjugate targeting both VEGF (VEGF-trap) and IL-6 (anti-IL-6 antibody) for the treatment of retinal diseases. We are expanding our early research pipeline to include ABC Platform based triplet inhibitors for multifactorial retinal diseases such as dry AMD and glaucoma. Kodiak is based in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, please visit www.kodiak.com.
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Submits Pledge to DHHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
BOSTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREF Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities today announced an audacious plan to manage the nation's largest, private, for-profit health system's efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. CREF's partner, Steward Health Care, submitted their plan to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050, to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, in partnership with the White House.
"We are excited that one of our largest clients and trusted partners, Steward Health Care, has agreed to undertake this ambitious initiative and continues to innovate at the intersection of healthcare, the environment, and the communities they serve," stated CREF Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Gendron.
CREF and Steward recently completed a ten-year energy optimization program for Steward's facilities in the Northeast realizing significant savings and reduction of greenhouse gases in their communities.
Bob Gendron, Chief Executive Officer of CREF Global Corporate Real Estate & Facilities is available for comment if needed.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTX Exchange FZE, today announced that it has received approval to enter Dubai's 'Minimum Viable Product' (MVP) programme for Virtual Assets under the world's only specialist regime for this sector operated by the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). As a subsidiary of FTX Europe, FTX Exchange FZE (FTX) becomes the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to receive this MVP licence to operate its Virtual Asset (VA) Exchange and Clearing House services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Earlier this year, FTX became the first fully regulated Exchange to receive a provisional licence and ready itself to trial complex crypto derivatives dedicated to professional institutional investors in the UAE. Having successfully concluded VARA's rigorous regulatory evaluation, it has now been fully approved to transition to an operational MVP licence, enabling the Company's VA Exchange to deploy regulated crypto derivatives products, and trading services to Qualified Institutional Investors across the region. In addition, the VARA MVP Licence also grants FTX permission to act as a Clearing House, operate an NFT Marketplace, and provide Custodial Services under tightly prescribed parameters for specific class of consumers - assuring strong guardrails for market protection and economic security.
H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai World Trade Centre Authority that houses VARA said, "We are pleased to onboard FTX as the first VASP to enter the operational phase of the VARA MVP Programme. VARA's operating model, based on our unique test-scale-adapt principle designed for secure and sustainable growth, is reflective of Dubai's commitment to creating a globally interoperable model for the 'future economy'. The MVP Phase, exclusive to select, responsible international players like FTX, will allow VARA to prudently structure guidelines and risk mitigation levers for secure commercial operations. We look forward to FTX's active participation in this next stage of collaborative global VA innovation".
FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, commented on the news, "The approval for FTX to receive the first MVP VASP licence from Dubai's prudential supervision regime to fully operate our exchange is a tremendous honor and landmark achievement for our team. Our mission is to lead the way in growing the digital asset industry in countries and jurisdictions that possess a robust digital asset framework."
With VARA's letter of approval, FTX FZE Exchange will operate under a model which has rigorous regulatory oversight and mandatory FATF compliance controls that are in line with the requirements of Tier 1 international financial markets.
Patrick Gruhn, Head of FTX Europe, adds, "Over the last several months, we at FTX Europe have been working alongside regulators to secure the first official VASP-MVP licence to operate in the UAE region. The approval from Dubai's VARA is yet another milestone for FTX Europe, and we look forward to expanding our presence within the Dubai, UAE and MENA regions as a result."
Mohammad Hans Dastmaltchi, Chairman of the Board of FTX Exchange FZE, adds, "We are honored to be the inaugural MVP licence holder of the esteemed VARA Ecosystem. We are grateful and obliged to have our operating licence. This would not have been possible without the progressive business environment in Dubai, the thorough and trustworthy regulatory guidelines provided by VARA, and the outstanding support from their team. We are motivated and committed to being a constructive and responsible participant in the VARA ecosystem and looking forward to growing and strengthening our regional office in Dubai".
About FTX Exchange FZE
FTX Exchange FZE is a subsidiary of FTX Europe and the Middle East division of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange built by traders, for traders. Through FTX Exchange FZE, users in the Middle East will soon be able to access FTX's innovative products, including industry-leading derivatives, options and volatility products, tokenized stocks, and other services and products.
About FTX.COM
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange built by traders, for traders. It offers innovative products, including industry-leading derivatives, options and volatility products, tokenized stocks, prediction markets, leveraged tokens and an OTC desk. FTX strives to be an intuitive yet powerful platform for all kinds of users, and to be the most innovative exchange in the industry.
To learn more about FTX.COM, please visit: https://ftx.com
FTX.COM is not available to US residents or residents of other prohibited jurisdictions, as set out in its Terms of Service.
About VARA
Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] is the world's first specialised regulator for the Virtual Assets sector. Established in March 2022, following the effect of Law No.4 of 2022, VARA is responsible by decree for licensing and regulating the Virtual Asset sector in the Emirate of Dubai and its free zone territories [excluding DIFC], and oversees all licensing requirements and applications for authorisation of Virtual Asset activities under UAE law. VARA plays a central role in creating Dubai's advanced legal framework to protect investors and establish international standards for Virtual Asset industry governance, while supporting the vision for a borderless economy.
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Mykolaiv in Ukraine hit with heavy shelling as Putin threatens ‘lightning speed’ response to interference
By Ivana Kottasová, Olga Voitovych, Darya Tarasova, Manveena Suri, Kareem Khadder, Josh Pennington and Nic Robertson, CNN
The southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came under intense shelling in the early morning hours on Sunday, according to officials there, as Russian President Vladimir Putin used his nation’s Navy Day to issue more militaristic threats to anyone undermining Russia’s “sovereignty and freedom.”
Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych said cluster munitions were blowing out windows and destroying balconies. “Mykolaiv was under mass shelling today. Probably the strongest one of all time,” he said in a statement.
A CNN team on the ground heard the explosions caused by the strikes and saw fires that broke out in the shelling. Residents interviewed by CNN also said it was the heaviest shelling in the city since the start of the war.
At least one person was killed and two injured in the attack, according to Vitalii Kim, head of Mykolaiv regional military administration.
In a speech commemorating Russia’s Navy Day in Saint Petersburg, Putin did not make any mention of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but said his country’s “current situation is demanding very decisive actions.”
“We will provide protection firmly and by all means. The key here is the capabilities of the Navy, which is able to respond with lightning speed to anyone who decides to encroach on our sovereignty and freedom,” Putin said.
Putin said delivery of the country’s Zircon hypersonic cruise missile systems would begin in the coming months. Russia said in May that it successfully tested the Zircon missile over a distance of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).
Accusations of war crimes
Separately, at least three people were killed and eight injured in fighting in eastern Ukraine, according to the Donetsk military-civilian administration, which said villages in the region were targeted by artillery, Russian Grad missiles and Uragan rockets.
“11 private residential buildings and a high-rise building, a police station, a market, a canteen were damaged, and three fields were burned,” the administration said.
The Ukraine General Staff said Russian forces were attacking the front lines in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called on the remaining residents of the Donetsk region to urgently evacuate in what he called a “government decision.”
“Everything is being organized. Full support, full assistance — both logistical and payments,” he said in his nightly address. “We only need a decision from the people themselves, who have not yet made it for themselves.”
A strike on a prison in separatist-held eastern Ukraine on Friday resulted in the deaths of at least 40 prisoners. The Olenivka prison near Donetsk has been used to house many of the Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol several months ago.
UK Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons said the strike was part of a pattern “the worst kind of human rights abuses” in her twitter on Saturday. “Olenivka needs investigating. It looks like part of an increasingly worrying pattern of the worst kind of human rights abuses, and possible war crimes, being committed in the occupied East of Ukraine with impunity,” the ambassador tweeted.
Zelensky said the attack was “a deliberate war crime by the Russians.”
Ukrainian intelligence said the strikes were carried out by the Russia mercenary group Wagner and were not coordinated with the Russian Ministry of Defense. CNN cannot independently verify the accusations made by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treadway Events has announced "Scooped! Ice Cream Festival" an all-you-can-eat ice cream event coming to Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington on August 27th & 28th, 2022. The immersive ice cream experience features 75+ flavors of ice cream from brands such as Full Tilt, ACME Valley Ice Cream, Lopez Island Creamery. In addition there will be games and a curated performance lineup by Supernova Nightclub that includes DJ Supreme La Rock, Marshall Law Band, Lady Coco Jones, Ammo Drums, Queen Irene and more! It's the ultimate ice cream experience!
"Our team has wanted to produce this event in Seattle since before the COVID-19 pandemic began, and now that it's mostly in our rear-view mirror, we're finally able to do it safely. We plan to have crowd-pleasing favorite flavors, a variety of off-the-wall options to choose from, and even vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free flavors!" says Brandon Treadway, President & Creative Director at Treadway Events.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival is open for two days Saturday, August 27th, from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Sunday, August 28th, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event is the sweetest end-of-summer celebration in all of Seattle!
Tickets are on sale at an online-only rate of $25.00 (plus applicable taxes and fees) per person. Tickets at the door are $35 (plus applicable taxes and fees) per person.. Children 2 years of age and under who are being held are free with a paid adult.
Eager attendees can find more information and purchase tickets at www.scoopedicecreamfestival.com
Location:
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
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PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved translation device that allows therapists to provide services to clients who speak a different language," said an inventor from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented BRIDGE TO THERAPY. My design removes verbal barriers and it helps create a strong therapeutic relationship no matter the languages the therapist and client speak."
The invention provides a language translation/assistive device for clients and mental health professionals. In doing so, it eliminates the need for a human translator. As a result, it increases privacy and allows non-verbal self-expression that enhances communication. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use, so it is ideal for clinicians that don't speak foreign languages.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CHK-184, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince William paid tribute Wednesday to Britain’s Caribbean immigrants for their “profound contribution” to the U.K., as a national monument was unveiled in London to celebrate the migrants’ work to help rebuild Britain after World War II.
William and his wife, Kate, unveiled the statue — depicting a man, woman and child standing atop suitcases — at London’s Waterloo train station. In his speech, William highlighted the racism faced by thousands who journeyed to Britain in the post-war years, and said it still affects their descendants today.
“Discrimination remains an all too familiar experience for Black men and women in Britain in 2022,” he said.
William referred to a British government scandal that “profoundly wronged” tens of thousands who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1973 after the government called on colonies to send workers amid post-war labor shortages. The new arrivals were called the “Windrush generation” after the Empire Windrush, the ship that brought the first 500 migrants to British shores in 1948.
In 2018, the Windrush scandal revealed that thousands of Caribbean migrants who had lived and worked legally in the U.K. for decades were ensnared by tough new rules designed to crack down on illegal immigration.
Scores lost their jobs, homes and the right to free medical care because they didn’t have the paperwork to prove their status. Some were detained, and an unknown number were deported to countries they barely remembered.
Britain’s government apologized and offered compensation, but many have complained that the claiming process is too cumbersome and the payments offered aren’t high enough to make up for harm done by the British government.
“Alongside celebrating the diverse fabric of our families, our communities and our society as a whole — something the Windrush generation has contributed so much to — it is also important to acknowledge the ways in which the future they sought and deserved has yet to come to pass,” William said.
In a written message, signed Elizabeth R., the queen said the new statue was a “fitting thank you to the Windrush pioneers and their descendants, in recognition of the profound contribution they have made to the United Kingdom over the decades.”
Next year marks 75 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Essex, near London, bringing workers and children from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and other islands.
Britain’s government, which provided 1 million pounds ($1.2 million) to fund the statue in Waterloo station, said the monument is meant to be a “permanent place of reflection.”
It “symbolizes the courage, commitment and resilience of the thousands of men, women and children who travelled to the U.K. to start new lives from 1948 to 1971,” the government said. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/royals-thank-caribbean-migrants-for-contribution-to-the-uk/ | 2022-06-23T00:08:35Z |
For TAZO, making strides to becoming a regenerative company means rethinking how the brand conducts business to leave the world better than we found it, one cup of tea at a time
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TAZO announces a multiyear transition plan of its tea portfolio to a regenerative organic approach. TAZO is taking the principles of regenerative—a centuries' old agriculture approach that gives back to soil health, the ecosystem, and the people who rely on the land—and applying them to the way the brand operates its business, from how TAZO sources ingredients and packaging to where it directs charitable giving and how it treats farmers and workers along the brand's supply chain.
As a first step in TAZO's regenerative organic transition, the brand is unveiling reformulations of four of TAZO's original best-selling blends: ZEN™, Awake® English Breakfast, Chai, and Darjeeling. These first-ever TAZO Regenerative blends are:
- USDA Organic Certified
- Made with Fair Trade USA Certified™ ingredients
- Made with Rainforest Alliance Certified teas
- Made with ingredients grown with verified regenerative organic agriculture practices that help conserve nature and protect biodiversity, such as use of cover crops, monitoring soil health and providing wildlife and pollinator habitat on farms
"TAZO has always been a brand that challenges the status quo, and this regenerative organic transition is no exception," said Laraine Miller, President, ekaterra Americas. "For too long, 'business as usual' has been killing our planet. It's time for every company, including the entire tea industry, to overhaul their means of production to combat climate change and help people and planet thrive."
One core focus of TAZO Regenerative is the Fair Trade USA certification across ingredients, which helps protect the environment and helps ensure that farmers and workers are treated equitably and receive fair wages.
"When you see our Fair Trade USA Certified™ label on a TAZO tea box, you can trust that it was made according to rigorous standards that protect the livelihoods of people growing the tea and the environment," said Paul Rice, Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA. "Fair Trade helps ensure responsible practices and safe, healthy working conditions on the farms where TAZO products are grown, like gender equity for workers and community development funds to address local needs as decided on by the farmers and workers themselves."
TAZO is currently working toward getting its full range of products Regenerative Organic Certified™ and is a proud ally of the Regenerative Organic Alliance in its pursuit of increased soil health, improved animal welfare, and economic stability and fairness for farmers and workers around the world.
"We are thrilled to work with TAZO on their Regenerative Organic Certified™ journey," said Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. "TAZO's dedication to invest in their supply chains and support farmers to implement practices to increase soil health and assure fairness to farm workers is completely in alignment with our mission: to heal a broken system, repair a damaged planet, and empower farmers and eaters to create a better future through regenerative organic agriculture."
Available now nationwide, TAZO Regenerative organic teas taste amazing—from the invigorating mix of green tea, spearmint, and lemongrass in TAZO Regenerative Organic ZEN™, to the rich, bold black teas, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamon in TAZO Regenerative Organic Chai, TAZO tea experts thoughtfully dreamt up vibrant blends that'll stimulate the senses and inspire new possibilities.
To celebrate the launch of TAZO Regenerative, the brand created a video ad that shows how TAZO is taking a regenerative approach to its business – with a production that used a local crew, natural light, native plants and compostable materials. For every view of the video ad on TAZO's TikTok account, TAZO will donate $1 up to $250,000 to Rodale Institute, a non-profit and global leader in regenerative organic agriculture for 75 years. TAZO's donation will support education, research and farmer training and transition support to regenerative organic agriculture.
This donation is just one part of TAZO's year-one commitment of approximately $1.475 Million to 1% for the Planet, through which TAZO will direct 1% of its sales to mission-aligned organizations this year and every year moving forward.*
TAZO's long-term ambition is to transform not only its products, but also the brand's entire business operations, to a regenerative approach that challenges what the tea industry can do and gives back to people and the planet. The pillars of this transformation include:
- Helping to replenish the planet and its resources: TAZO is working to protect nature, including ultimately getting to net-zero emissions and helping support biodiversity, improve soil health, and protect waterways.
- Helping to build resilient communities: TAZO invests in solutions that support and are led by communities disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. A top priority are the people growing TAZO's tea, herbs, and spices.
In coordination with sustainability consulting firm Pure Strategies, TAZO evaluated its environmental and social impact to create the following goals:
1. Human Rights & Fair Trade: Respecting the ingredients and those who grow them
- By 2026: Ensure 100% of ingredients meet our responsible sourcing and fair-trade standards
- By 2029: Ensure that direct suppliers and farm workers in our supply chain receive a living wage or income
2. Empowerment in Agriculture: Investing in the lives of tea growers and trailblazers
- By 2026: Support training and programs to help a minimum of 250,000 smallholder farmers have better lives
3. Nature: Nourishing our natural resources
- By 2023: Ensure our priority materials (e.g., tree fiber, sugar, tea) are sourced from suppliers that have eliminated deforestation from their supply chains
- By 2026: Protect, enhance, or regenerate more land, forests, and oceans than needed for our business
- By 2029: Ensure our tea and key ingredients, together comprising at least 80% of TAZO's ingredient volume, meet our regenerative agriculture standards
4. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Steeping our business in justice
- By the end of 2022: Fully examine our business and set measurable targets to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion across our workforce and direct suppliers (new goals to be developed after this interim target met)
5. Packaging: Taking out the trash
- By 2025: 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging
- By 2026: 100% of our packaging to be made from recycled content or sustainably sourced renewable material
- By 2026: 30% reduction in TAZO's use of packaging materials
6. Climate: Racing to zero
- We are committed to setting and submitting science-based targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions for validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- By 2026: Achieve carbon neutral operations and be on the path to science-based net-zero emissions
- By 2030: 45% absolute reduction of scopes 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the 2020 base year
7. Mission: Giving to those who get it
- At least 1% of sales donated to mission-aligned organizations each year
Learn more about TAZO's commitments and products at www.TAZO.com/Regen. Follow along for updates on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter.
*TAZO is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, meaning that 1% of TAZO's sales go directly to non-profit partners who are all working to further our regenerative ambition – including organizations like The Recycling Partnership, Rodale Institute, Regenerative Organic Alliance, American Forests, WE ACT For Environmental Justice and Intersectional Environmentalist.
About TAZO
TAZO exists to challenge the status quo in order to better society. Founded in 1994 by Steven Smith, TAZO has a rich history of pushing taste and blend boundaries in the specialty tea segment, with its core values rooted in supporting a sustainable and equitable future for all. Carefully crafted with the most delicious tea leaves, spices, and botanicals, TAZO's portfolio includes hot and iced tea, concentrates, k-cup pods, bottled tea, and tea bags. For more information, including where to purchase, please visit TAZO.com.
About ekaterra
ekaterra is the biggest tea business globally, with products sold in more than 100 countries. With a vision to grow a world of well-being in the tea category, ekaterra owns a portfolio of more than 30 world-class purpose-driven brands, including Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond and B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. With 11 production sites on four continents and tea estates in three countries, we are continually working to make our supply chain more sustainable. This starts with helping to improve the lives of the people who pick our tea leaves and how we blend and package our products, through to reducing the environmental impact tea production has on the planet. For more information, please visit ekaterratea.com.
About Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the organic movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and consumer education. Widely recognized as a founder of the modern organic movement, Rodale Institute has been a global leader in regenerative organic agriculture for 75 years.
About the Regenerative Organic Alliance
The Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) exists to make regenerative organic farming the highest standard for agriculture around the world. We promote farming practices that restore and build soil, ensure animal welfare, and end unfair living and working conditions for farmers and farmworkers. By doing so, we're creating long-term solutions to some of the biggest issues of our time, including climate change, factory farming, and fractured rural economies. Learn more at Regenorganic.org.
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Daniela.Grava@edelman.com
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As new data shows moms are shifting their holiday shopping habits amid inflation and becoming increasingly mindful of gifting this year, online retailer Zulily makes the holiday shopping experience easier with personalized deals on a wide variety of toys from the most iconic brands
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As household budgets tighten amid ongoing inflation and 85 million moms in the U.S.1 prepare for the 2022 holiday shopping season, new data from online retailer Zulily reveals that moms' desire to pile toys under the tree remains strong, but inflation pressures are causing them to be more intentional about the gift purchases they are making for family and friends this year.2 This holiday season, Zulily is offering moms early deals on some of the most recognized, trusted and iconic brand names she'll remember from her childhood, like LEGO®, Play-Doh®, Fisher-Price,® Little Tikes®, and more, to provide exactly what she's shopping for and make her holiday shopping experience a little easier, fun, and affordable.
Despite inflation hitting a 41-year high in July, gifting toys to close loved ones will remain a priority for moms this holiday season, according to Zulily's nationwide survey of 1,000 moms. Forty-three percent shared that they get joy out of buying toys for their kids and they would miss out on the excitement if they were to change the number of gifts they bought. Although 33% of moms are planning to spend less this holiday as they try to balance household budgets, they're not planning to gift any less to their close families or friends this year. Instead, they're evaluating the return on the investment and looking for long-lasting, high-quality gifts and toys that promote creativity and spending memorable time together with loved ones, at great prices.
"Inflation is having a significant impact on the shopping habits of moms, who normally hold the purse strings for the household budget and buy holiday gifts for the entire family. As they set priorities for holiday gift giving, we discovered that their relationship with traditional gift giving has shifted, but they still consider toys a staple, not a discretionary item," said Joe Glass, Zulily's Toy Expert. "Moms are saving room in their budgets for toys because they invoke an emotional connection and bring joy to children at holiday time. Zulily is positioned to provide the most value for her holiday dollar with an assortment of popular toy brands that are truly iconic, at prices that won't break the bank."
The Early Bird Gets the "Gift-Wrapped" Worm
Fifty three percent of moms claimed to be inconsistent in planning their purchases in advance before inflation started to rise, but now they're planning mindfully to score early deals and outsmart inflation. Forty-two percent more shoppers worldwide and 37% more in the U.S. are planning to buy gifts earlier as a way to get better deals, help protect household budgets, and still spread holiday cheer this year.3
Iconic Toys Through the Decades
Zulily's toy team curated thousands of toys this holiday season, including some of the most iconic toys and brands through the decades to ease the search for the perfect, quality gifts that will last year after year.
- One brick, a million possibilities: Twenty-five percent of moms consider a toy's ability to promote their children's imagination without bounds as a characteristic of an iconic toy brand. Having recently celebrated its 90th anniversary, toy icon The LEGO® Group is not only synonymous with creativity, but they also encourage young users to shape the well-known bricks into fantastical creations of their own. From traditional creations, such as the LEGO® Classic 11008 Bricks & Houses, to more contemporary kits inspired by the year's hottest movies, like the LEGO® Jurassic World 76944 T-Rex Dinosaur Breakout, giving the gift of LEGO® means giving the gift of inspiration.
- Over six decades and one billion dolls sold: With kids' awareness of the financial constraints caused by inflation, they're already expecting fewer gifts overall this year, according to 39% of moms. So, moms are leaning into quality toys and buying from brands they already know and trust to be long-lasting and high-quality. When Mattel, Inc. introduced her in 1959, Barbie® became a toy chest staple, and many moms can remember being gifted their first doll as a child. With a multitude of interests and careers, moms can find the perfect Barbie® dolls and accessories for their little ones on Zulily, whether they're fashion-minded, adventurous, or aspire to be a teacher, gymnast, or doctor.
- Half a century delighting the kid in all of us: To extend the play value of toys and gifts, 27% of moms are looking to give gifts that promote creativity and togetherness with their children. For nearly 50 years, KidKraft, Inc. has been delivering toys 'made for make believe' – and this holiday, Zulily has an assortment of KidKraft® toys that immediately transform playtime to together-time while encouraging creativity. From trying their hands at painting and drawing with the KidKraft® Easel Art Desk to scrubbing the deck and walking the plank with the KidKraft® Pirate's Cove Play Set, all ages will be inspired.
- After the unboxing, the memories remain: Following the flurry of wrapping paper and ribbons, it's really about the moments that family and friends will cherish after the holiday season. And following several years of pandemic-induced travel and gathering restrictions, it's the desire to create memories that 35% of moms are hoping to capture through gift giving this year. Crayola® has been helping families create memories they will cherish forever since 1885 with its vibrant collection of arts supplies. Moms can give the ultimate gift for any little artist with Zulily's assortment of Crayola® art supplies and tools and watch as their children create works of art today that will become the family heirlooms of tomorrow.
Zulily's Santa's Workshop – a dedicated shopping destination for holiday toys with savings up to 50% off – keeps shopping fun and full of cheer by making it easy for moms to find the perfect toy gift at a great price as they redefine their gifting habits and seek more quality toys that offer value for their children. Plus, they can enjoy free shipping on all orders $89 and above.
For more information and gift giving inspiration, visit Zulily's The Find and check-out the Top Toy List for 2022, which features this year's hottest toys from brands kids love, including KidKraft®, PicassoTiles®, Learning Resources®, Melissa & Doug, and more.
Methodology: Findings are based on a Pollfish survey of over 1,000 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44, with kids aged 18 or below. The survey was fielded in July 2022.
About Zulily®
Online retailer Zulily helps moms around the world discover incredible deals and fresh style for themselves, their families and their homes. Zulily launches thousands of products at amazing values each day, curating personalized shopping experiences that include apparel and footwear for the whole family, toys, home décor, and so much more. Zulily's app uses compelling video and imagery to bring more than 15,000 big name brands and boutique finds to life on mobile.
Zulily is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with locations in Nevada, Ohio, and China. With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service, and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a fun and engaging shopping experience that sparks discovery, connection and entertainment. Zulily has passed millions in savings onto its customers since its first sale in 2010. For more information visit, www.zulily.com or The Find by Zulily, or follow @Zulily on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. For vendors interested in selling on Zulily, visit www.sell.zulily.com
Zulily, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).Qurate Retail Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail GroupSM"), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (vCommerce), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, or follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.
1 Source: US Census Bureau, Profile America: Facts for Features
2 Source: Survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Zulily in July 2022 of over 1,000 U.S. based moms between the ages of 25-44 with kids 18 and under.
3 Salesforce Shopping Index survey from June 2022
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LEXINGTON, Mass., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOGC), a clinical-stage genetic medicine company, today announced that president and chief executive officer, Frederic Chereau, will present a company overview at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference being held May 23-26, 2022. The pre-recorded presentation will be available for on-demand viewing beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
A webcast of the presentation will be made available on the Investors section of the company's website at https://investor.logicbio.com/. The webcast replay will be available for approximately 30 days.
About LogicBio® Therapeutics
LogicBio® Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company pioneering genome editing and gene delivery platforms to address rare and serious diseases from infancy through adulthood. The company's genome editing platform, GeneRide®, is a new approach to precise gene insertion harnessing a cell's natural DNA repair process potentially leading to durable therapeutic protein expression levels. The company's gene delivery platform, sAAVy™, is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid engineering platform designed to optimize gene delivery for treatments in a broad range of indications and tissues. The company's proprietary system, mAAVRx™, aims to overcome some of the current limitations of AAV manufacturing by optimizing the transfection process to improve yields and product quality. The company is based in Lexington, MA. For more information, visit www.logicbio.com, which does not form a part of this release.
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Gilmartin Group
858-525-2047
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
DOVER, Del., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Dover at 1005 N. Dupont Highway. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more. The store will host a grand opening celebration on May 21 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., featuring discounts, giveaways, refreshments, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
"At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, we understand how important our devices are, and more importantly, we know how frustrating it can be when they break," said Ashley Furillo, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions District Manager. "That's why we're a customer-oriented business, striving to make the process of device repair as painless and convenient as possible."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Dover with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1005 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 747-2141
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners", "BGC", or the "Company"), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, today announced the appointment of Jason W. Hauf as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective June 6, 2022.
Mr. Hauf will replace Steven Bisgay, who will remain in his executive role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor"). Mr. Hauf will report directly to Howard W. Lutnick, BGC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lutnick commented on today's announcement, "As we embark on the expansion of BGC's digital transformation, including FMX and cryptocurrencies, it is important for our Company to be at the forefront of this evolution. Jason's in-depth knowledge of financial services organizations will strengthen our management team and ensure we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders."
Mr. Bisgay added, "It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of BGC Partners over the last few years. I look forward to working with Jason in his new role as the Company continues to position itself for the future."
Mr. Hauf is an accomplished industry veteran with over 30 years of financial management and public accounting experience in international organizations. He most recently served as Managing Director and CFO of Exos Technology and Financial Partners ("Exos"), where he helped to establish an investment bank and technology company from the ground up.
Prior to his time at Exos, Mr. Hauf served as Managing Director and CFO of Royal Bank of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Banking Division, Americas. Mr. Hauf was previously Vice President at AIG Financial Products Corp. and began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, where he was a manager when he left. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Delaware.
About BGC Partners, Inc.
BGC Partners, Inc. ("BGC") is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company. BGC, through its various affiliates, specializes in the brokerage of a broad range of products, including Fixed Income (Rates and Credit), Foreign Exchange, Equities, Energy and Commodities, Shipping, and Futures. BGC, through its various affiliates, also provides a wide variety of services, including trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information, and other back-office services to a broad range of financial and non-financial institutions. Through its brands, including FMX™, Fenics®, Fenics Market Data™, Fenics GO™, BGC®, BGC Trader™, Capitalab®, and Lucera®, BGC offers financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics related to numerous financial instruments and markets. BGC, BGC Trader, GFI, Fenics, FMX, Fenics Market Data, Capitalab, and Lucera are trademarks/service marks and/or registered trademarks/service marks of BGC and/or its affiliates. BGC's customers include many of the world's largest banks, broker-dealers, investment banks, trading firms, hedge funds, governments, corporations, and investment firms. BGC's Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "BGCP". BGC is led by Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit http://www.bgcpartners.com. You can also follow BGC at https://twitter.com/bgcpartners, https://www.linkedin.com/company/bgc-partners and/or http://ir.bgcpartners.com/Investors/default.aspx.
Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about BGC
Statements in this document regarding BGC that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, BGC undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see BGC's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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NEW YORK , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK).
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: LFT) ("LFT" or the "Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock with respect to the second quarter of 2022. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2022.
The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share of 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022 to preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 1, 2022.
LFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets. LFT is externally managed and advised by OREC Investment Management, LLC d/b/a Lument Investment Management, a Delaware limited liability company.
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," "will," "seek," "would," "could," or similar expressions or other comparable terms, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company on the date of this press release or the date on which such statements are first made. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release and should consider carefully the factors described in Part I, Item IA "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other current or periodic filings with the SEC, when evaluating these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2021, which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The Simply NUC Topaz 2 is equipped with the brand-new 12th Gen Intel Core processors, Intel Xe graphics, and your choice of DDR4-3200 memory
AUSTIN, Texas, BELFAST, United Kingdom, DUNLEER, Ireland , June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply NUC, Inc, a leading mini PC integration company, announces we are taking orders for our new Topaz 2 NUC. As the successor to the first generation Topaz, Topaz 2 is the first available NUC to be powered by Intel's latest 12th Gen Core processors. From home office to digital signage, Topaz 2 is designed to be used across a wide range of computing applications. Offering up to 12 cores and 16 threads paired with the new Intel® Thread Director, Topaz 2 provides powerful performance no matter the application or workload, thanks to its hybrid core architecture.
Starting at $599, three Topaz 2 models (NUC12TZi7, NUC12TZi5, and NUC12TZi3) are available to preorder from Simply NUC across our global sites. The NUC12TZi7 model based on the Intel® Core™ i7-1260P processor is intended for usage where higher performance is needed. To accommodate a variety of price points, more cost-effective performance options are also available with the NUC12TZi5 model based on the Intel® Core™ i5-1240P processor and the NUC12TZi3 model based on the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor. Units are expected to begin shipping in late June. More information on the Topaz 2 product line can be found at: https://simplynuc.com/topaz-2/.
"Perfect for everyday computing, we saw an opportunity to grow our product line based on our customers' needs for a mini PC that keeps them at the forefront of technology," said Aaron Rowsell, Simply NUC CEO, "By launching Topaz 2, we're thrilled to be the first to offer a 4x4 NUC that leverages the brand-new 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors."
Providing a truly versatile experience, Topaz 2 has a substantial range of ports, with a replaceable lid to extend IO functionality with add-ons such as extra HDMI or USB ports, or a quad HDTV tuner. It also offers dual Ethernet supporting 2.5 GbE speeds and a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for secure communications where encryption is required. Topaz 2 is driven by Intel Xe graphics, allowing it to control a single 8K display, or up to four 4K displays with crystal clear visuals. This feature rich mini supports a variety of usages including office productivity workstation, home entertainment, and digital signage to name a few. With numerous processor, memory, storage, OS, and mounting options, Topaz 2 can be customized to meet your exact needs.
Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in mini computers. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported mini PC systems to businesses and consumers, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories. For more information about Simply NUC visit www.simplynuc.com.
Contact: John Deatherage, CMO, johnd@simplynuc.com
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ATHENS, Ga. and LOS GATOS, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CyanVac LLC, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing intranasal vaccines using a proprietary transformational parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)-based vector, today announced preclinical data in a hamster model using CVXGA1, a COVID-19 vaccine candidate currently in Phase 1 clinical trials. The data show that CVXGA1, which expresses the Spike protein from the original strain (WA1) of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 disease), provides broad protection against other SARS-CoV-2 strains including alpha, delta and omicron variants. In the hamster model, a single intranasal dose of CVXGA1 induced broad serum neutralizing antibodies against, and protected animals against disease challenge by, the WA1 and other strains. In addition, hamsters that received CVXGA1 as a single intranasal booster dose after two doses of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine had higher levels of neutralizing antibodies against multiple SARS-CoV-2 strains than hamsters who were boosted with a third mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine dose, and were also better protected against viral challenge.
The manuscript describing these data, entitled "Efficacy of Parainfluenza Virus 5 (PIV5)-vectored Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine as a Single Dose Vaccine and as a Booster against SARS-CoV-2 Variants," is available on a preprint server at https://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.06.07.495215v1 and has been submitted for potential publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
"We are excited to see that our intranasal vaccine candidate, though based on the ancestral strain, can provide broad protection against different SARS-CoV-2 variants," said Dr. Biao He, founder and CEO of CyanVac. "What's more, it provides robust protection when used as a single dose booster for previously vaccinated hamsters. If similar effects are seen in humans, it could make our PIV5-based intranasal COVID-19 vaccine a compelling alternative to injectable vaccines."
"This work also highlights the 'plug and play' capabilities of our proprietary PIV5 platform," said Hong Jin, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of CyanVac. "We have successfully generated and tested additional candidate vaccines encoding the Spike protein from variants like delta and omicron, and also a candidate vaccine that encodes both the COVID Spike and nucleocapsid proteins. This demonstrates that we can rapidly respond to emerging variants."
In the preclinical studies, hamsters were immunized with a single intranasal dose of CVXGA1, and levels of serum neutralizing antibodies against WA1, delta, and omicron were measured at 36 days and 108 days after immunization. Robust neutralizing antibody responses against all three strains were observed at both time points. Additional hamsters were immunized with CVXGA1 followed by challenge with the WA1, alpha, or delta strain. CVXGA1 protected against disease from all three strains, as assessed by change in body weight during the first 5 days after challenge, and by measurement of viral load in the lungs at day 5 by quantitative PCR and plaque assay for infectious virus. (Note that challenge infection using an omicron strain was not performed because omicron is less virulent than the other strains in hamsters.)
In addition, the ability of CVXGA1 to serve as a booster for mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines was investigated. Hamsters were immunized with two doses of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine 28 days apart. On day 91 after the initial immunization, the animals received a booster dose of either the same mRNA-based vaccine, a placebo, or an intranasal PIV5-based COVID-19 vaccine (CVXGA1 or other experimental vaccine). Serum neutralizing antibody responses against WA1, delta, and omicron (assessed at day 108) were more than seven-fold greater in the CVXGA1-boosted animals than in those that were boosted with the mRNA-based vaccine. When challenged with a SARS-CoV-2 delta variant on day 116, the CVXGA1-immunized animals were better protected against COVID-19 disease than animals that had been boosted with the mRNA-based vaccine, as assessed by change in body weight over 5 days post-challenge and viral load in lung homogenate by quantitative PCR.
CVXGA1 is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and immunogenicity of a single intranasal dose. The trial is led by principal investigator Paul Spearman, MD, Albert B. Sabin Professor and Director of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
CVXGA1 is a clinical-stage COVID-19 vaccine candidate based on CyanVac's proprietary parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5) vector that encodes the spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2. The PIV5 vector itself is a respiratory virus that is not known to cause disease in humans, although it has been commonly administered to dogs as part of combination distemper / kennel cough vaccines for decades. CyanVac and its subsidiary, Blue Lake Biotechnology, Inc., are developing CVXGA1 as a single dose, intranasal vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and serious complications associated with COVID-19. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that CVXGA1 is immunogenic, protective, and prevents contact transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Learn more about the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial of CVXGA1 at https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05281263
CyanVac LLC and its subsidiary, Blue Lake Biotechnology, Inc., are technology-driven companies developing lifesaving vaccines based on a proprietary PIV5 vaccine platform licensed from the University of Georgia. Our lead COVID-19 vaccine program is in Phase 1 clinical trials. Our second program targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will soon initiate a first-in-man Phase 1 study and has been granted Fast Track designation by FDA. In addition, the companies have early-stage proof of concept vaccine programs targeting norovirus and Lyme disease. CyanVac and Blue Lake Biotechnology are headquartered in Athens, Georgia, with a second site in Los Gatos, California.
Learn more at https://www.cyanvacllc.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to the clinical development of CVXGA1 for COVID-19, a prophylactic vaccine to prevent COVID-19, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to the timing and success of clinical trials and potential complications thereof; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval; the labeling for any approved product; the scope, progress and expansion of developing and commercializing a product candidate; the size and growth of the market(s) and the rate and degree of market acceptance thereof vis-à-vis alternative therapies; the establishment and maintenance of any applicable collaborations; and the ability to achieve business development transactions on favorable terms to the Company, if at all. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the events and circumstances discussed in such forward-looking statements or which are other made by or on behalf of CyanVac and/or Blue Lake Biotechnology may not occur, and CyanVac's and/or Blue Lake Biotechnology's actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied thereby. Factors which may affect CyanVac's and/or Blue Lake Biotechnology's results include, but are not limited to, uncertainties and/or unexpected results related to research and development and clinical testing, the timing, costs and uncertainty of obtaining any required regulatory approvals, changes in the regulatory landscape, uncertainties related to obtaining additional capital as needed to meet CyanVac's and/or Blue Lake Biotechnology's needs on acceptable terms, or at all, the absence of any guarantee of product demand, market acceptance or competitive advantage for any of CyanVac's and/or Blue Lake Biotechnology's product candidates, if approved, and certain trade, legal, social and economic risks. Any forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to CyanVac as of the date of this release, and neither CyanVac nor Blue Lake Biotechnology has any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statement.
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CyanVac LLC and Blue Lake Biotechnology, Inc.
Gary Titus
Chief Financial Officer
gtitus@cyanvacllc.com
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Prospera held event to celebrate local clients and partnerships
CORAL GABLES, Fla. , Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of virtual celebrations, Prospera hosted its signature Hispanic Heritage Month event, although this time with a new time and format. Presented by FPL on September 14 at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables, the main supporters of the non-profit, economic development organization came together to celebrate Hispanic entrepreneurship by showcasing local small business owners who have demonstrated success and business growth since receiving Prospera's support and after the pandemic tested their capacities.
The program featured five success stories of entrepreneurs who are stronger than before:
- Corina Jimenez & Natalia Serur, Vegallia
- Julio Carrero, Insinet
- Paulo Romero & Carolina Posada, RCE Construction
- Lucho Migneco, Mater Tiles
- Alexander Nuñez, Digital E Consulting
The 2022 Prospera Success Stories Event: Stronger Than Before was led by Prospera South Florida Regional Vice President Myrna Sonora. The program showed funders, volunteers, and community leaders the impact of Prospera's services on the five business owners and the regional economy. It also featured a panel with three of Miami-Dade County's economic development leaders:
- Fernando Casamayor, Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer for Miami-Dade County
- Michaeljohn Green, Deputy Director of Economic Development for Miami-Dade County
- Danilo Vargas, Small Business Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County
"At Florida Power & Light Company, we're committed to delivering America's best energy value – energy that's clean, reliable and affordable, and to moving Florida forward – including helping companies both large and small succeed. That's why it's important to support organizations like Prospera, that share our commitment and serve as a catalyst for the continued growth and success of entrepreneurs," FPL Director of External Affairs for Miami-Dade County Armando Fernandez said.
"Collaboration is vital to the work we do at Prospera. In this post-pandemic economy, our public, private and nonprofit sectors have communicated and collaborated more than ever to support a local entrepreneurial ecosystem with small businesses that are stronger than before," said Prospera South Florida Regional Vice-President Myrna Sonora. "We still have much to accomplish but today we celebrate how far we've come."
In addition to Presenting Sponsor FPL, the event was presented with the support of the following sponsors:
- Hosts: AT&T, Bank of America, Bank United, First Horizon, Truist, and Wells Fargo
- Champions: JPMorgan Chase, Florida International University, Telemundo 51, Amerant, and First Bank
- Leaders: Work Magic, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Holland & Knight, TD Bank, and SBDC at FIU
Prospera is a non-profit economic development organization that, since 1991, has specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs who want to start, strengthen, or boost their businesses. Prospera has managed more than $61 million in small business loans in the past five years, trained more than 18,000 entrepreneurs, and helped consult clients to gain or retain more than 16,000 jobs. Currently, Prospera offers services in Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. For more information, visit prosperausa.org.
Media Contact: Soledad Jacobson, (786) 329-5830, sjacobson@prosperausa.org
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BENAULIM, India, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DxSherpa Technologies showcased their Digital transformation capabilities and shared the insights and experiences in a grand FY 2022-23 Sales Kick-off Meeting. Team was involved in discussions for complete three days to prepare their Strategy to expand their horizon across the globe and plan to extend the partnership with ServiceNow.
"While we are growing our team and customer base in multiple territories, we are excited to announce an average 64% YoY growth in last 4 years," said Rachna Barsagade, Director, DxSherpa. "We all have shared our experiences, learnings and are geared up for the future growth in the USA and other regions. We can now go beyond the needs for digital transformation through consulting and implementation services, Managed Support Services and license resale in India and US regions with the full support of ServiceNow."
DxSherpa, has increased their employee strength to 300+ ServiceNow consultants, served more than 120+ clients and keep adding minimum 25-30 New Logos every year. In parallel, they are focused on Employee satisfaction with more than 90% every year.
About DxSherpa Technologies
DxSherpa Technologies is a pure-play ServiceNow consulting, implementation and services firm with offices in the United States and India. We assist medium to large organizations in Asia, Europe, and North America to provide valued services around IT, Customer and Employee workflows. They have created and grown a committed and focused team of 300+ ServiceNow consultants (and growing) to support our increasing customer base across many disciplines. They believe in building trust and work satisfaction among Employees, Customers and Partners by continually enhancing their skills to deliver excellence. Their result oriented business consultants and technology experts developed transformational roadmaps that lead to business value, Customer ROI realization and success.
ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, Now Platform, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries
For more information, visit us at: https://dxsherpa.com/
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New York is now at a ‘high’ Covid alert level, according to health officials. The mayor says he’s not reinstating mask mandates
By Mirna Alsharif, Laura Ly and Christina Maxouris, CNN
As health officials warn of rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations, the mayor of New York said the city would not reinstate mask mandates at this time.
“I’m proud of what we are doing and how we are not allowing Covid to outstmart us,” Mayor Eric Adams said during a Wednesday news conference, after he was asked about reinstating a mandate, specifically in the city’s schools. “We’re staying prepared and not panicking.”
To defend his stance, Adams cited what he said were stable hospitalization numbers and deaths across the city, as well as Covid-19 testing in schools.
“Variants are going to come,” he said. “If every variant that comes, we move into shutdown thoughts, we move into panicking, we’re not going to function as a city.”
City officials this week said New York City has reached the “high” Covid-19 alert level, indicating there is a high level of spread in the community and “substantial pressure on the health care system.” The city’s health department encouraged people to wear high-quality masks in all public, indoor settings and crowded outdoor spaces, regardless of whether vaccination status is known.
New York isn’t the only place seeing high infection numbers. About 40% of people in the US northeast are in counties considered to have high community levels, CNN has reported.
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‘An environment of rising risk’
The mayor’s comments came the same day New York’s health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan told CNN that both infection and hospitalization numbers were rising in the city.
“We’re in an environment of rising risk, but we’ve got all sorts of tools to help keep us safe,” including vaccines and boosters, frequent testing and treatments when necessary, he said.
Roughly 78% of city residents are fully vaccinated — and about 38% of those have received their additional dose, according to a city website.
Much of the city is vaccinated and booster numbers are increasing, the commissioner said, adding, “We have a strong mask culture in this city … where people are taking those precautions on subways and indoor settings.”
“So that’s what we’re asking New Yorkers to do now, is to just ramp up those activities and take those extra precautions,” he said. “We are no longer in an emergency even though we’re still in this pandemic.”
Vasan said he believes the US is in a “transition” period of the pandemic and that the latest surge pushing infection numbers up again won’t last long.
But Vasan said he was concerned about “the impacts of waning immunity” and potential variants going into the fall.
“We are getting geared up for any potential surge in the fall, but it’s a little too early to predict. I think we can prepare to have a really nice summer if we just get through this hump. But I am thinking about the fall as well.”
CDC chief urges Americans to mask up
Roughly a third of people in the US live in areas with medium or high Covid-19 community levels, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a White House briefing Wednesday.
The CDC chief urged counties with high Covid-19 community levels to encourage people to mask up in public indoor settings to help prevent further infections and severe disease.
“While cases remain much lower than during the Omicron surge this past winter, the current seven-day daily average of cases is now at about 94,000 cases per day, which is an increase nationally of about 26% over the previous week, and a three-fold increase over the last month,” Walensky said.
Hospital admissions are also increasing, she added. Deaths have remained low, according to the CDC chief, but the seven-day average of daily deaths is still about 275 per day.
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — Beginning Wednesday, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
“Quota hunts, which place a cap on the number of hunters that can participate, provide a great way to take part in a limited opportunity high-quality experience,” Tina Johannsen, assistant chief of the Game Management Section with the Wildlife Resources Division, said. “But don’t let your opportunity to participate slip past you. Take note of quota hunt deadlines and get that application in before that date.”
A quota hunt is a scheduled event at a Wildlife Management Area or other state-managed property where a limited number of hunters are allowed. Quota levels, such as the number of hunters that can participate and the harvest limit, are based upon the sound principles of wildlife management and public desires for a quality hunt. These hunts provide a challenging and rewarding experience to hunters of all levels. Selected hunters must be properly licensed to participate in a quota hunt.
Applying for a Quota Hunt is simple. Visit gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, select “Quota Hunts” and follow the steps to complete an application. Visit the Georgia Wildlife Blog at https://georgiawildlife.blog/ for step-by-step instructions on applying as an individual, a group, or joining a party. Make sure email is current and correct to receive quota updates, confirmations or any further notices about quota hunts. Those who are unsure how to apply or want to check to see if they applied correctly, shouldn’t wait. Call 1 800 366-2661 to receive assistance.
Application deadlines vary depending on hunt type. The first deadlines are July 15 for alligator, Aug. 15 for dove (including adult/child hunts), and Sept. 1 for most types of deer hunts (including youth hunts). Check the complete deadline list located at georgiawildlife.com/hunting/quota#deadlines.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Ironnet, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of IRNT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: September 15, 2021 to December 15, 2021
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sailfish Royalty Corp. (TSXV: FISH) (OTCQX: SROYF) (the "Company" or "Sailfish") is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022"). All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
- Gold ounces earned of 345 and 734 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022;
- Revenues of $646,859 and $1,369,424 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022;
- Gross profit of $349,757 and $713,017 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022;
- Net loss of $885,833 and $682,380 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022;
- Repurchased for cancellation an aggregate of 499,100 and 1,053,100 common shares (of which 941,000 were cancelled prior to June 30, 2022) of the Company under the current normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022; and
- Declared quarterly dividends of $0.0125 per common share on March 7, 2022 and June 1, 2022 which were paid on April 15, 2022 and July 15, 2022, respectively.
Cesar Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of Sailfish states that, "Sailfish had a great first half of the year which included receiving and selling 734 ounces of gold resulting in approximately $1.37 million in revenue and collecting approximately $2.29 million from its gold-linked loan to Mako Mining Corp. Sailfish expects to continue using its cash flow to return capital to shareholders by repurchasing shares under the current NCIB and by paying quarterly dividends."
Summary of Quarterly Results:
For complete details, please refer to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and associated Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the Company's website (www.sailfishroyalty.com).
- On July 15, 2022, the Company paid a dividend of $0.0125 per common share.
- As at the date of this news release, Sailfish purchased 246,000 common shares on-market of which 100,000 have not been cancelled. In addition to the above, the Company cancelled 257,900 common shares subsequent to June 30, 2022.
- On July 11, 2022, the Company announced that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid to be transacted through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange. The notice provides that the Company may, during the 12-month period commencing July 14, 2022 and ending July 13, 2023, purchase up to 3,586,886 common shares of the Company in total, being approximately 5% of the total number of Shares outstanding as at July 14, 2022.
Sailfish is a precious metals royalty and streaming company. Within Sailfish's portfolio are two main assets in the Americas: a gold stream equivalent to a 3% NSR on the San Albino gold mine (~3.5 sq. km) and a 2% NSR on the rest of the area (~134.5 sq. km) surrounding San Albino in northern Nicaragua; and an up to 3% NSR on the multi-million ounce Spring Valley gold project in Pershing County, Nevada.
Sailfish is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FISH" and on the OTCQX under the symbol "SROYF". Please visit the Company's website at www.sailfishroyalty.com for additional information.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain disclosures in this release constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as the following: expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, assumes, potential and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements also include reference to events or conditions that will, would, may, could or should occur, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expectation that the Company will pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy and repurchase common shares under the current NCIB. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, including that the Company will pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy and repurchase common shares under the current NCIB. However, the forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including without limitation that the Company will not pay quarterly dividends in line with the Company's annual dividend policy or repurchase common shares under the current NCIB. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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SALADO — Services for Bernie L. Cowan, 82, of Kyle will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Live Oak Cemetery in Killeen.
Mr. Cowan died Wednesday, July 20, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 1, 1939, in Austin to Harold and Sylvia Burris Cowan. He served in the National Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Musselman Cowan; two sons, Mark Cowan and Chris Cowan; and two grandchildren.
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2 former Oklahoma police officers have been charged with manslaughter in the fatal 2021 shooting of a Black man
By Raja Razek and Rebekah Riess, CNN
Two former Oklahoma police officers have been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of a Black man in Comanche County, according to a statement from District Attorney Kyle Cabelka.
Quadry Sanders was killed at a home on December 5, 2021, when Lawton Police Department officers responded to a call about a man in violation of a protective order and in possession of a firearm, according to the statement.
Once officers arrived at the home, “the suspect was identified as Quadry Sanders. Officers learned that Mr. Sanders was inside the home (…) and was refusing to let one of the residents leave,” the statement read. “Officers set up a perimeter around the house. A sergeant with the Lawton Police Department (LPD) then began giving Mr. Sanders orders using a PA system in a patrol vehicle. Shortly after commands were given, a female resident of the home exited.”
Sanders was later seen going out the back door of the home, and an officer gave “commands to show his hands, which he immediately complied with,” according to the DA.
“But then Mr. Sanders ran back into the home. Seconds later, Quadry Sanders walked out of the front door of the home. Mr. Sanders was met underneath a carport by Officers Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan,” the statement read.
Bodycam video released on May 6 shows one of the officers telling Sanders “hands, hands” and “down, down, down, down.”
Sanders’ hands were “clearly seen and the only item visible in his hands is a ball cap, which he transfers from his right hand to his left hand,” according to the statement.
Sanders can then be seen turning back towards what the DA described as the home’s front door.
“Mr. Sanders can be seen raising both of his hands in the air, above his head. At that time, Officer Hinkle shoots his firearm four times at Mr. Sanders. Mr. Sanders falls to the ground and appears to have been shot, at which time Officer Hinkle once again orders ‘hands, hands, hands,’ and to ‘quit reaching,'” the statement read.
“Sanders sits up from his back with his hands above his head at which time Officer Hinkle fires his firearm seven additional times. Simultaneously with these shots, Officer Ronan also fires his weapon at Mr. Sanders four times,” the statement read.
Sanders was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital, and no weapon was located on Sanders’ body or in the area where he was shot, according to the DA.
According to the autopsy report, the medical examiner listed Sanders’ cause of death “as multiple gunshot wounds.”
“There were twelve gunshot wounds observed on Mr. Sanders’ body (abdomen, groin area, legs, arm, and hand),” Cabelka’s statement said.
“After review of the entire case file presented by the OSBI (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation), including the Medical Examiner’s Autopsy Report, the Comanche County District Attorney’s Office has made the determination that the shooting of Quadry Sanders was not justified. Officers Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan have been charged with First Degree Manslaughter,” the DA’s statement added.
Gary James, the attorney representing Hinkle and Ronan, told The Oklahoman “officers had repeatedly been called to the house because of Sanders, and evidence will show on the night of the fatal shooting they believed he was reaching for a weapon in his pants.”
“Nobody is looking into the facts of this case,” James reportedly told The Oklahoman on Sunday. “These are good police officers.”
James did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment. CNN has also reached out to Sanders’ family’s lawyer, Lee Merritt, for comment.
On January 7, 2022, at the conclusion of the administrative investigation, City Manager Michael Cleghorn, “upon careful consideration,” terminated officers Nathan Ronan and Robert Hinkle, he told CNN in a statement.
Lawton Mayor Stan Booker released a statement Friday regarding the DA’s decision, saying, “The loss of life in our community is always a difficult matter to grasp. My thoughts and prayers go out to the parents and those in our community who lost a loved one in Quadry Sanders.”
“Although this decision and the releasing of information that followed may provide clarity to this tragic incident, it does not come without impacting one’s stages of grief and mourning of a lost loved one,” he added.
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