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Uvalde video raises more calls for police accountability
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — As video taken inside Robb Elementary School puts in full view the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May slaughter of 19 children and two teachers, some in Uvalde are shouting: Will police face consequences?
Only one officer from the scene of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history is known to be on leave. Authorities have still not released names of officers who for more than an hour milled in and out of a hallway near the adjoining fourth-grade classrooms where the gunman was firing. And nearly two months after the massacre, there’s still disagreement about who was in charge.
A nearly 80-minute hallway surveillance video published by the Austin American-Statesman publicly showed for the first time — with disturbing and painful clarity — a hesitant and haphazard tactical response by fully armed officers that the head of Texas’ state police has condemned as a failure and some Uvalde residents have blasted as cowardly.
But it is unclear whether the actions — or inaction — by officers in the school on May 24 will result in more than criticism, even as demands for accountability and anger mount. City and state leaders have urged people to let investigations play out.
There are signs impatience is growing: Hours after the video was published, residents shouted from their seats at a City Council meeting Tuesday, demanding to know whether officers who were at the shooting were still on the force or getting paid. Council members did not respond.
“What about the cops?” one person yelled.
Police are afforded formidable legal protections, set up with the idea that their jobs often require life-and-death judgement calls under great pressure. Even with the officers’ hesitation captured on video, policing experts say it’s difficult to predict how likely they are to face discipline or legal fallout.
“It’s going to come down to what would a reasonable police officer have perceived in that moment,” said Bowling Green State University criminologist Philip Stinson.
The footage from a hallway camera inside the school shows the gunman entering the building with an AR-15-style rifle and includes 911 tape of a teacher screaming, “Get down! Get in your rooms! Get in your rooms!”
Two officers approach the classrooms minutes after the gunman enters, then run back amid the sounds of gunfire. From there, minutes tick by and more gunshots from the classrooms are heard as additional officers from multiple agencies arrive. More than an hour passes before a team finally advances down the hallway, breaches the classrooms and ends the massacre.
More than a dozen officers — some armed with rifles and bulletproof shields — are visible during some points of the video. During the long wait to confront the gunman, one man in body armor and and a vest that says “sheriff” squeezes a few pulls of hand sanitizer from a dispenser mounted on the wall.
It is a starkly different scene than the one described by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott the day after shooting, when he praised a swift response and officers who “showed amazing courage by running toward gunfire.” Abbott l ater said he was given wrong information but did not identify from whom.
That’s just one example of inaccurate and conflicting statements given by authorities in the seven weeks since the shooting. Asked Wednesday if any officers should face discipline for their inaction, Abbott spokeswoman Renae Eze said the governor “believes it would be premature to decide any action” until investigations are complete.
WARNING: Videos used may contain graphic content.
After the 2018 shooting at Parkland High School in Florida that killed 17 people, a deputy who knew the gunman was loose but refused to go inside was arrested on criminal charges. Legal experts have called that an extremely rare case of someone essentially being charged for not going into harm’s way and have expressed skepticism about the case, which is set for trial in February.
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said it was too early to decide whether any officers should be taken off the force. “I don’t know they need to step down,” he said. “But everything needs to be reviewed.”
So far, officials have only publicly confirmed one officer on leave: Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief who also stepped down from his newly won City Council seat last month. He has disputed state police’s characterization that he was in charge of the scene.
A Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman said no troopers who were there have been suspended. Officials with the Uvalde police and sheriff’s office did not answer questions about whether any of their officers have been suspended or placed on leave.
Greg Shaffer, a Dallas-based security consultant and retired member of the FBI’s hostage rescue team, said at the very least, the officers in the video should switch to a different line of work.
“I think everyone in that hallway should reconsider their career choice,” he said. “If you don’t have the courage and the mindset to run toward gunfire, as a police officer, then you’re in the wrong profession.”
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Weber reported from Austin, Texas, and Bleiberg reported from Dallas.
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DAPHNE, Ala., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A contemporary U-Haul® retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Daphne thanks to the Company's recent land acquisition of 4.12 acres east of U.S. Highway 98 and west of Old Spanish Trail.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Daphne is scheduled for completion in 2024. The project will include a three-story building encompassing at least 700 indoor, ADA-accessible self-storage units with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points. Preliminary plans also call for a separate warehouse for U-Box® portable storage containers.
Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.
"U-Haul is in growth mode, and so is Daphne," stated Chad Rome, U-Haul Company of S. Alabama president. "We plan to build a modern facility to address the community's storage needs. Providing convenient access to high-end self-storage is important. Plus, we can offer the expertise and reliability that comes with being the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving since 1945."
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Daphne will feature a sprawling retail showroom and essential mobility services like truck and trailer sharing, boxes and moving supplies, towing equipment and more. Professional hitch installation and propane will also be available in the future.
Rome intends to hire at least 12 Team Members to staff the new store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Daphne community. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.
"We'll bring quality jobs to Daphne," Rome added. "U-Haul is thankful for this opportunity to be part of the city's development and long-term future."
U-Haul dealers in and around Daphne continue to be available to serve DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and their time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
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- Company culture cultivates passioned innovation and purpose in employees to empower those impacted by epilepsy and other rare disorders
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurelis, Inc., is pleased to announce it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in SoCal 2022 by Best Companies Group (BCG), a BridgeTower Media Company. This distinction is based on responses from a detailed and comprehensive survey of its employees.
"Being named to this list is an incredible honor for all of us," said Neurelis Chief Executive Officer Craig Chambliss. "We are purposeful in our dedication to each other and those we serve. Many of our team members have a personal connection to epilepsy, which amplifies our responsibility to achieve our number one goal – improving the lives of those impacted by epilepsy."
BCG's annual award program identifies and honors the best places to work in Southern California. The ranking is based on anonymous employee surveys and an analysis of their responses about corporate culture, training and development, salary and benefits, and overall employee satisfaction.
"Neurelis is proud to have launched multiple initiatives that support and inspire our employees," said Shaun Winn, Senior Director, Human Resources, Neurelis. "These include mentorship opportunities, special committees like 'Women at Neurelis and their allies', The Culture Crew, Flex Time Off, company bought lunches, a Wellness Room, and embracing many Epilepsy events across the country, including events like EpiCon, a three-day convention aimed at empowering the epilepsy community."
The 136-member Neurelis team is committed to innovating life-changing treatments that empower people with epilepsy to take greater control over their day-to-day lives. The Company is committed to developing therapeutics for the treatment of epilepsy and other CNS disorders. The company's groundbreaking product, VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) CIV, is an FDA-approved nasal spray for the treatment of frequent seizures in adult and pediatric patients ages 6 years and older.
"Southern California is known for innovation, and the companies that made our Best Places to Work SoCal list take a forward-looking approach to create workplaces of excellence," said Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group. "Our research proves that Neurelis is committed to developing a highly engaged and valued workforce."
BCG will host a virtual awards ceremony honoring and celebrating the winners on Sept. 29. For a complete list of the Great Employers to Work for in SoCal 2022, please visit the Best Companies Group website at https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-southern-california/
Neurelis, Inc., is a commercial-stage neuroscience company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for the treatment of epilepsy and orphan neurologic disorders characterized by high unmet medical need. In 2020, the FDA approved Neurelis' VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from an individual's usual seizure pattern in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. VALTOCO is a proprietary formulation of diazepam incorporating the science of INTRAVAIL®. Intravail's transmucosal absorption enhancement technology enables the noninvasive delivery of a broad range of protein, peptide and small-molecule drugs. In its approval of VALTOCO, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also granted Neurelis Orphan Drug Exclusivity and recognized VALTOCO's intranasal route of administration as a clinically superior contribution to patient care over the previously approved standard-of-care treatment (a rectal gel formulation of diazepam). For more information on VALTOCO, please visit http://www.valtoco.com/. In addition to VALTOCO, Neurelis is developing NRL-2 for intermittent use to control acute panic attacks, NRL-3 as a noninvasive acute therapy to stop seizures that have progressed to status epilepticus, and NRL-4 as a noninvasive rescue therapy to address the escalation of acute agitation symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar 1 mania in adults. In addition, Neurelis is developing NRL-1049 (previously known as BA-1049), an investigational, pre-clinical stage small molecule Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor, for the treatment of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMS), a rare disorder of the central nervous system (CNS). For more information on Neurelis, please visit http://www.neurelis.com/. For the latest scientific information on VALTOCO, please visit http://www.neurelismedicalaffairs.com/.
VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) is indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient's usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 6 years of age and older.
- Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation.
- The use of benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes. Before prescribing VALTOCO and throughout treatment, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction.
- The continued use of benzodiazepines may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose. Although VALTOCO is indicated only for intermittent use, if used more frequently than recommended, abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of VALTOCO may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. For patients using VALTOCO more frequently than recommended, to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue VALTOCO.
- Hypersensitivity to diazepam
- Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, may produce CNS depression. Caution patients against engaging in hazardous activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or riding a bicycle, until the effects of the drug, such as drowsiness, have subsided, and as their medical condition permits.
The potential for a synergistic CNS-depressant effect when VALTOCO is used with alcohol or other CNS depressants must be considered, and appropriate recommendations made to the patient and/or care partner.
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including VALTOCO, increase the risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. Patients treated with any AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, can increase intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. VALTOCO may only be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma only if they are receiving appropriate therapy. VALTOCO is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
VALTOCO is not approved for use in neonates or infants. Serious and fatal adverse reactions, including "gasping syndrome," can occur in neonates and low-birth-weight infants treated with benzyl alcohol-preserved drugs, including VALTOCO. The "gasping syndrome" is characterized by central nervous system depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which serious adverse reactions may occur is not known.
The most common adverse reactions (at least 4%) were somnolence, headache, and nasal discomfort.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Neurelis, Inc. at 1-866-696-3873 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).
Please read full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional important safety information.
Contacts:
Neurelis:
Brittany Bradrick, Chief Financial Officer, +1 858 251 2135
Media:
Erich Sandoval, Finn Partners, + 1 917 497 2867
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Donald Trump is out there speaking and drawing fired-up crowds in places like Illinois. It’s obvious that he’s still the most popular figure and dominant force in the Republican Party.
But I’m worried that despite his lasting popularity among most Republicans, he’s a liability to the GOP’s chances to retake the White House in 2024.
The good news for Republicans is that this fall, thanks to Joe Biden, it looks like nothing is going to prevent a red wave from flushing Democrats out of power in the House and probably in the Senate.
Trump’s energetic stumping will no doubt boost the Republican rout in November. He’s been blasting Biden and the Democrats for all the obvious and correct reasons — 9% inflation, soaring gas prices, spiking crime rates, etc. But the bad news for Republicans is that Trump won’t stop talking about how he was cheated in the 2020 election.
That claim may please the hardcore Trump faithful, but it is an immediate turnoff to the independents and moderate Democrats whose votes the Republican Party will need to retake the White House in 2024.
Republicans who want Trump to run in 2024 need to understand some big numbers. We know from the 2020 election that 75 million people around the country voted for Trump and recent polls in places like Arizona say 92 percent of Republicans want him to run again.
But not so fast.
Although there is a huge number of Republicans who still love Trump for who he is and what he accomplished, there’s an equal or greater number of moderate Democrats and independents who hate his guts. Their hatred of Trump is so absolute that for many Democrats and independents it trumps their anger and disappointment at Biden’s 18-month string of blunders.
In fact, a recent poll found that despite Biden’s serial screwups, 92 percent of Democrats would still vote for him in 2024 — but that’s if he was running against Trump again. I bet 92 percent of Democratic voters would support California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Hillary Clinton or any Democrat without a prison record — if they were running against Trump.
All this makes Donald Trump big trouble for the GOP’s future.
Unless he pulls a political miracle and gets a whole lot of unhappy Democrats and independents to stop hating him by 2024, he’ll lose again because registered Democrats and independents far outnumber Republicans. On the other hand, if the GOP nominates someone other than Trump, I think that the percentage of Democrats voting for Biden (or any other Democrat) in 2024 could be as low as 50 percent.
We’ve already seen reports that the Democratic Party is shrinking, and Latino voters are abandoning it in shocking numbers.
If the GOP picks a presidential candidate like Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, millions of disgruntled or dismayed Democrats and independents who truly want to fix the country will be happy to vote Republican.
My biggest worry about the GOP is that we could blow it in 2024 by nominating Trump. There are a dozen Republican senators and governors who could beat whomever the Democrats choose in 2024 — but Trump would lose.
It doesn’t matter that his record is a thousand times better than Biden’s or that a return to his sensible economic and immigration policies are what the country needs to regain its health and security. Trump polarized the entire country once and he’d do it again. If he runs in 2024 one of the most important elections of our time would be reduced to a 24/7 TV reality show about Trump and his personality.
I’m not a never-Trumper, but I plan to support someone else for the GOP’s nomination in 2024. Trump showed the Republican Party a better road to take in 2016. Now we need to find someone else to do the driving. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/michael-reagan-trump-would-lose-if-he-was-republicans-2024-nominee/article_c22566a8-05fb-11ed-939e-bb29b5704d78.html | 2022-07-17T23:01:45Z |
MARE ISLAND, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Springs for Life is a partnership between Pacific Forest Trust and a group of companies – Crystal Geyser, Harney & Sons, and Affinity Creative Group – committed to protecting and restoring critical forested headwaters where pure, natural springs are sources of drinking water for people across the USA. From permanently protecting our critical source springs to conserving whole watersheds and working tirelessly to restore healthy, fire-resilient forests, Springs for Life works tirelessly to protect our natural resources.
As one of its trusted partners, Affinity Creative Group was the natural choice to create the new Springs For Life website pro bono.
Pacific Forest Trust envisioned a website that would both educate and delight visitors and showcase the natural grandeur of California's forested watersheds. With that in mind, Affinity shot stunning video and still photography at Black Butte Spring and Burney Falls, both important natural water sources in Northern California.
Production then moved to a nearby farm to capture agricultural and irrigation scenes, which illustrate California farmers' reliance on constant access to fresh water and highlight the vital connection between farmers and our food sources.
"Affinity Creative Group is an incredible agency to work with and one of our most valued resources. With a clear strategy, compelling design, seamless functionality, and dynamic visuals—this project surpassed our expectations in every regard. Not only was the work first-rate, but we're also filled with gratitude to have a partner that believes in the value of our work and so generously donated their considerable time and resources to help us tell our story in the digital space. It is a gift to work with such talented people who want to also make the world a better place through their work." - Connie Best, Co-founder, Pacific Forest Trust.
About Springs For Life: Springs for Life is an alliance between Pacific Forest Trust and the companies that are committed to restoring and protecting our most precious resource: The critical forested headwaters where natural, pure drinking water is sourced. Visit springsforlife.net for more information.
About Affinity Creative Group: From our unique creative campus, along historic officer's row on Mare Island, California, Affinity Creative Group provides brand design, digital media, and retail activation marketing services, particularly for wine, spirits, and other luxury categories. For more information about Affinity Creative Group, please visit: AffinityCreative.com or call 707.562.2787.
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1 killed, several injured in house explosion in Missouri
WYATT, Mo. (KFVS/Gray News) - Multiple first responders rushed to the 500 block of Pecan Street in Wyatt to a report of a house explosion on Monday morning.
Mississippi County Coroner Terry Parker confirmed at least one person was killed in the blast.
Parker said the victim passed away at a Cape Girardeau hospital.
Their identity has not been released. Parker said his office is in the process of notifying family, KFVS reported.
According to the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, 10 people were injured in the explosion.
Charleston Department of Public Safety Chief Robert Hearnes said the injured include adults and children as young as 6 months old.
Hearnes said the house exploded around 7 a.m. and a second home caught on fire.
At least three ambulance districts, Charleston firefighters and ambulance and other first responders in Mississippi and Scott counties responded to the scene.
Hearnes said the explosion might have been caused by a faulty water heater. The State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.
Copyright 2022 KFVS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/15/1-killed-several-injured-house-explosion-missouri/ | 2022-08-15T18:42:19Z |
Feds charge man with kidnapping of Vermonter found dead
By WILSON RING
Associated Press
A Colorado man has been charged with kidnapping a Vermont man whose body was found by the side of the road in the town of Barnet. Federal court documents say Jerry Banks, of Fort Garland, Colorado, was arrested Wednesday in Yellowstone, Wyoming. FBI investigators used cell phone and automobile records to link Banks to the Jan. 6, 2018, kidnapping of a man in Danville. The Vermont State Police reported at the time that 49-year-old Gregory Davis, of Danville, was found shot to death Jan. 7. An attorney for Banks could not be reached. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-wyoming/2022/04/08/feds-charge-man-with-kidnapping-of-vermonter-found-dead/ | 2022-04-08T16:38:35Z |
Activating in the Decentraland Metaverse World, the International Superstar's Music Video for the Track "Slidin'" will be Re-Created for Fans to Experience, and Make It Their Own
-The artist, now the biggest global music icon crossing into the Decentraland Metaverse, has 52.2 million followers and 1.2 billion views on the social media platform TikTok.
-Jason Derulo's activation, going live June 29th in Decentraland (Decentraland.org), shows another success in a series of many Metaverse experiences representing TerraZero and Atlantic Records' ongoing collaboration.
-In a rare occurrence, Jason Derulo will assume his own avatar, created by TerraZero, and traverse the Metaverse–interacting with fans in the experience and across Decentraland.
-TerraZero will give one lucky user and their friends an exclusive pool party at Metaverse digital twin recreation of the mansion and pool scene from the artist's latest music video.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TerraZero Technologies Inc. ("TerraZero" or the "Company"), a Metaverse technologies firm and interactive experience development studio, has partnered with Atlantic Records and Jason Derulo for a new kind of immersive activation in the Decentraland Metaverse.
An amazing array of brands enter the Metaverse. Even though the creative opportunities are limitless, few truly engage with their audiences in a way that transcends a simple marketing campaign. Many celebrities do the same–with few artists and public figures engaging with their fans in the digital space with zero barriers.
That's why Jason Derulo is the perfect superstar to enter the Metaverse with TerraZero Technologies. With over 52.2 million followers and over 1.2 billion views on TikTok alone, Jason Derulo is one of the most innovative A+ artists on the planet–and now, the Metaverse.
Recently, TerraZero Technologies, Inc., a Metaverse and technologies firm and interactive experience development studio, partnered with Atlantic Records to expand the label's horizon of activations across multiple Metaverse worlds. To make a big splash, Atlantic and TerraZero collaborated with Jason Derulo on a series of unique activations in the Metaverse.
The moment of truth: recreate Jason Derulo's music video for "Slidin'" in Decentraland as an experience built by TerraZero, premier the video, give fans a chance to stylize the environment themselves, and give away an exclusive Metaverse pool party, hosted by TerraZero, at the Metaverse mansion from the music video to one lucky fan and their friends.
The event and music video premiere in the Metaverse go live in Decentraland (decentraland.org) on Wednesday, June 29th.
"I would've given anything for this kind of connection with my idols growing up," Jason Derulo says. "The Metaverse, and how people can come together to experience something special… This is definitely the future of the Internet–the way TerraZero is doing it and what we made together. I've always been a gamer at heart, which has always found its way into how I've written my music, and cultivated my career. Being an avatar in the Metaverse and connecting with people directly is a new way to show who I am beyond the screen and speakers. It's super real in a very unreal way."
A very unique part of this activation is the approach from Jason, himself–who will be attending the premier himself, as his own avatar, created by TerraZero. Jason's avatar will also be popping up in locations around the Decentraland Metaverse leading up to the premier, which will be captured by TerraZero in a new kind of experiential content creation dubbed, "limitless worlds".
The concept, spearheaded by TerraZero's Chief Metaverse Officer Ryan Kieffer and Chief Experience Officer Brandon F. Johnson, presents new kinds of interactions and stories which merge figures like Jason Derulo from the real world with infinitely open-ended stories and moments that would never be possible, let alone interactive and social, in any other way, in any other medium.
Dan Reitzik, CEO of TerraZero Technologies, sees this kind of activation as only the beginning of what artists like Jason Derulo can do as multi-faceted entertainers, "Jason is fantastically talented, and an amazing artist to work with–but when he goes on tour, Jason can only perform to the crowd that's before him. In the Metaverse, we want to bring a global crowd to artists like Jason Derulo. Why play to just 20,000 people in an arena when you can play to 20,000,000 in the Metaverse?"
Jason Derulo fans and Metaverse users everywhere are invited to enter the TerraZero giveaway at https://terrazero.com/slidin/
Jason Derulo on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonderulo/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonderulo?lang=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonderulo?s=20&t=SQGK2uwwjs3tfeWuWQ_cCA
Corporations or other entities interested in receiving additional information about TerraZero's commercial Metaverse technologies and experience fulfillment development can visit the Company's website www.terrazero.com or contact TerraZero's metaverse specialists at hello@terrazero.com.
TerraZero Technologies Inc. ("TerraZero") was founded by cryptocurrency and blockchain pioneer Dan Reitzik. TerraZero is a vertically integrated Metaverse development group and leading Web 3.0 technology company specializing in the Metaverse space. The Company's Metaverse agnostic vision is to design, develop, and create the Metaverse's most promising products, services and solutions for companies, entrepreneurs, and developers, while innovating upon Metaverse utilities and functionalities for greater community engagement within the Metaverse, and to connect the real world to the Metaverse, for the creation of new economies and user experiences that will shape the future of Web 3.0. TerraZero also owns digital real estate and provides offices and services to those interested in the Metaverse. Furthermore, TerraZero acquires, designs, builds, and operates virtual assets and solutions to monetize the Metaverse ecosystem. The Company's businesses are segmented into five (5) divisions which include: (1) virtual real estate; (2) advertising; (3) data analytics; (4) events and marketing; and (5) infrastructure. TerraZero aims to support the community, foster innovation, and drive adoption. For more information, please visit www.terrazero.com.
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends," "expects," or "anticipates," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events, or results "may," "could," "should," "would," or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward–looking statements," are not historical facts and are made as of the date of this news release, which includes without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates, and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the launch of the event and experience with Jason Derulo and the expected outcomes, the Company's intention to develop, grow and monetize its virtual land holdings; that establishing an early presence within the Metaverse will provide the Company with new users, branding, and marketing opportunities; development of products and services; launching new experiences and projects for the Company and for clients; acquiring new clients; events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company's technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information.
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Players Guild brings 'Ghost: The Musical' to Canton, show based on Swayze film
CANTON – Bringing the popular movie "Ghost" to life on stage in a local musical has posed many challenges for the Players Guild Theatre.
Retelling a familiar story with famous characters isn't easy. Reducing the scope of a Broadway production, including video elements, was another undertaking. Adding song and a live orchestra required more coordination.
Add one more obstacle — COVID-19.
After "Ghost: The Musical" opened Friday at the Players Guild, it was canceled Saturday and Sunday as a precaution because a production team member tested positive for COVID. The worker was isolated in a separate room, said Joshua Erichsen, producing artistic director for the Players Guild.
Undaunted, Erichsen and company are eager to resume "Ghost: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Scheduled performances follow at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
However, Erichsen will monitor the situation, and the Players Guild will alert ticketholders to any other potential postponements via email and social media.
Ticket holders with questions about last weekend's cancelled performances can reach the box office at 330-453-7617.
"Ghost" is scheduled to close out its run with shows at 7:30 p.m. May 20-21 and 2 p.m. May 22.
Players Guild Theatre is within the Cultural Center for the Arts complex at 1001 Market Ave. N in Canton. Shows will be in the William G. Fry Theatre.
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Erichsen said he believes this is the first time a theatre in Northeast Ohio has presented "Ghost: The Musical," which debuted on Broadway in 2012.
This version is tailored for a small ensemble cast, with 10 actors (four in lead roles). A production team of 14 also helps with the performance.
In a digital world reliant on streaming for television and movies, live theatre is still magical, Erichsen said.
"There is an electricity in the air when a group of actors/performers give you their all for two hours," he said. "Theatre is temporary – once the performance has happened it will never happen the same way again. I think there is great value to that."
Jordan Potter portrays Sam Wheat, made famous by the late Patrick Swayze in the 1990 motion picture "Ghost," which also starred Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg.
Cast members are eager to step back on stage following the lone performance.
"Everyone's work really shows in every scene, song, light cue and moment on stage," Potter said. "For those who know the movie, I think this show beautifully tells the story you already know and brings in moments you'll remember, but also has some powerhouse moments told through song and staging, and incredible performances by great actors that you can only experience in a live theater setting."
Other actors include Kayla Lehman as Molly Jensen; Ashley Kendall as Oda Mae Brown; and Mike Burke as Carl Bruner.
Players Guild re-energizes movie that 'was of its time'
Set in modern-day New York City, the musical "is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense and deeply felt emotion, all while celebrating the supernatural power of love," the Players Guild Theatre said in promoting "Ghost: The Musical."
The cast also includes Sam Marazita, Anthony Woods-Mitchell, Mackey Parsons, Emily Rose Bare, Alyssa Carpinelli and Daryl Robinson.
Prior to overseeing rehearsals, Erichsen watched the film again. "The movie was of its time," he observed.
But "at the core, it is a story about love and loss," he added in an email response to questions. "The idea of losing someone we love and trying to reconcile with how we continue on with life – that to me is a universal theme that resonates with all of us in some way."
'Ghost: The Musical' features live orchestra
Music adds texture and setting to "Ghost" with a seven-member orchestra playing in a separate room behind the audience.
"Audiences who have seen the movie will certainly recognize the story," Erichsen said. "It’s all there: Sam, Molly, Oda Mae, and of course, the famous pottery scene and the song 'Unchained Melody.'
"I think what the musical aspect adds is a deeper emotional connection to the characters. The characters of Molly and Sam were given beautiful and aching songs, which express their feelings – be it sadness, grief, anger. It gives the audience a window into their lives."
Lead actor pours emotion Sam Wheat
Potter said learning his role hasn't been easy.
"On the surface, Sam is an extremely physically and vocally demanding role," he said in an email interview. "But in addition to that, it is very mentally and emotionally taxing.
"Sam needs to believably go from being hopelessly happy and in love one second, to being lost and devastated the next when he has it all ripped away," said Potter, who most recently played Guy in "Once" at Kent State University at Stark. "And with it being such an iconic movie and character, I really wanted to make sure I was accurately showing that whole spectrum of emotion."
Following rehearsals, Potter said, it was important to "tap out" of the character and avoid taking the emotion home.
"Luckily, Kayla ... has been extremely supportive and has gone through the same process with her character, so we were able to communicate and work very well together to make sure we both brought what we wanted to the characters."
The 27-year-old Green resident said he was casually familiar with "Ghost" prior to taking on the role. "My first exposure was actually the pottery episode in the sitcom community," he noted.
Quickly, however, he's discovered what makes "Ghost" memorable and special.
"The message of the show is beautiful and relatable to so many people. Everyone feels that love for someone at some point in their life, and many of us have someone that we've lost that we wish we could say, 'I love you' to them just one more time. I think this show highlights that experience in a beautiful way."
Sam in the musical mirrors the movie – he's "the same good-intentioned, loving guy," said Potter, whose last time on stage at the Players Guild was as First Officer Murdoch in "Titanic" in 2019.
Much of the dialogue is faithful to the film as well.
However, "the added theatrical aspects of things like music and lighting do add a lot to the development of the character," Potter said. "Sam himself has a lot of very powerful and real moments that he conveys through song that I think really hit home more than they would be able to just through words..."
Stage retelling isn't easy-especially with COVID
"Ghost: The Musical" is the same as the Broadway version, except there's fewer cast members, Erichsen said.
The Broadway production also "really leaned into the video elements and some very high-tech special effects," he said.
"We always knew we would have to take a different approach," Erichsen noted. "While we do use some video projections and video monitors to help tell our story and create some moments, we chose to not get too bogged down with special effects, but instead just focus on the emotional story."
Recreating "Ghost" on stage has been demanding on multiple levels.
"COVID still affects how we produce live theatre, and our primary goal is to create a safe environment for the actors, production team and our audience," Erichsen said. "I think theatrically speaking, trying to present a show with a title and source material that is very familiar is always difficult.
"Meeting the audience expectations can be an uphill battle, but we also know that we are storytellers who get the chance to retell a familiar story and are given the opportunity to put our own stamp on it."
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If you go
WHAT – "Ghost: The Musical," based on the popular 1990 movie, "Ghost."
WHERE – Players Guild Theatre in Canton at the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N.
WHEN – 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; shows are also scheduled for the same times on May 20, 21 and 22.
TICKETS – Tickets are $34; for children ages 17 and younger, $27; and $31 for senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at playersguildtheatre.com/ghost or by calling the Players Guild box office at 330-453-7617. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/entertainment/2022/05/11/popular-movie-ghost-comes-life-players-guild-musical/9686324002/ | 2022-05-11T09:06:02Z |
Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Olympic volleyball player was attacked Friday in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut, the athlete said in videos posted to social media.
Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had been leaving a lunch on Friday afternoon when she saw a man run up with something in his hand. He was on the other side of a car, in the street, when he threw the object — what Glass believes might have been a metal pipe or bolt — at her face.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” she said in videos posted to Instagram. “It happened so fast, he literally flung it from the street, he was not even close to me at all.”
Bystanders restrained the man — identified by police as Semeon Tesfamariam, 51 — until officers arrived to take him into custody.
Tesfamariam was booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to Officer Drake Madison, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. He is being held without bail. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf or when he is scheduled to appear in court.
Glass, a Los Angeles native, posted videos showing her injuries to her eye, nose and cheek. She said she believes her vision will be OK and thanked a doctor for stitches near her eyebrow.
“Just be safe out there,” she said in the videos. “You shouldn’t have to be fearful when you walk.”
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Bracing for her future: Baby giraffe fitted with orthotic
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Over the past three decades, Ara Mirzaian has fitted braces for everyone from Paralympians to children with scoliosis. But Msituni was a patient like none other — a newborn giraffe.
The calf was born Feb. 1 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, north of San Diego, with her front limb bending the wrong way. Safari park staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition, which could prevent her from nursing and walking around the habitat.
But they had no experience with fitting a baby giraffe in a brace. That proved especially challenging given she was a 5-foot-10-inch-tall (178-centimeter) newborn and growing taller every day. So, they reached out to experts in orthotics at the Hanger Clinic, where Mirzaian landed his very first animal patient.
“It was pretty surreal when I first heard about it,” Mirzaian told The Associated Press this week during a tour to meet Msituni, who was strutting alongside the other giraffes with no troubles. “Of course, all I did was go online and study giraffes for like 24/7 until we got out here.”
Zoos increasingly are turning to medical professionals who treat people to find solutions for ailing animals. The collaboration has been especially helpful in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. Earlier this year, ZooTampa in Florida teamed up with similar experts to successfully replace the beak of a cancer-stricken great hornbill bird with a 3D-printed prosthetic.
The Hanger team in California had fit orthotics for a cyclist and kayaker who both went on to win medals at the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil and customized a brace for a marathoner with multiple sclerosis who raced in seven continents.
And in 2006, a Hanger team in Florida created a prosthetic for a bottlenose dolphin that had lost its tail after becoming tangled in ropes from a crab trap. Their story inspired the 2011 movie “Dolphin Tale.”
But this was a definite learning curve for all, including Matt Kinney, a senior veterinarian for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance in charge of Msituni’s case.
“We commonly put on casts and bandages and stuff. But something that extensive, like this brace that she was provided, that’s something we really had to turn to our human (medicine) colleagues for,” Kinney said.
Msituni suffered from hyperextended carpi — wrist joint bones in giraffes’ front limbs, which are more like arms. As she overcompensated, the second front limb started to hyperextend as well. Her back leg joints also were weak but were able to be corrected with specialized hoof extenders.
And given that she weighed more than 100 pounds (55 kilos) at birth, the abnormality was already taking its toll on her joints and bones.
While the custom braces were being built, Kinney first bought post-surgery knee braces at Target that he cut up and re-sewed, but they kept slipping off. Then Msituni wore medical-grade braces for humans that were modified for her long legs. But eventually, Msituni broke one.
For the custom braces to work, they would need to have a range of motion but be durable, so Hanger worked with a company that makes horse braces.
Using cast moldings of the giraffe’s legs, it took eight days to make the carbon-graphite braces that featured the animal’s distinct pattern of crooked spots to match her fur.
“We put on the giraffe pattern just to make it fun,” Mirzaian said. “We do this with kids all the time. They get to pick superheroes, or their favorite team and we imprint it on their bracing. So why not do it with a giraffe?”
In the end, Msituni only needed one brace. The other leg corrected itself with the medical-grade brace.
When they put her under to fit the custom brace, Mirzaian was so moved by the animal’s beauty, he gave her a hug.
“It was just amazing seeing such a big, beautiful creature just laying there in front of me,” he said.
After 10 days in the custom brace, the problem was corrected.
All told, she was in braces for 39 days from the day she was born. She stayed in the animal hospital the entire time. After that, she was slowly introduced to her mom and others in the herd. Her mom never took her back, but another female giraffe has adopted her, so to speak, and she now runs along like the other giraffes.
Mirzaian hopes to hang up a picture of the baby giraffe in her patterned brace so the kids he treats will be inspired to wear theirs.
“It was the coolest thing to see an animal like that walk in a brace,” he said. “It feels good to know we saved a giraffe’s life.”
Copyright 2022 Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/05/13/bracing-her-future-baby-giraffe-fitted-with-orthotic/ | 2022-05-13T20:51:02Z |
SEVERNA PARK, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WashTrends has accomplished a milestone. June 2022 issue is the 100th issue of WashTrends magazine. WashTrends has been writing for the carwash industry since 2008, that is 14 years of reporting on car wash industry trends! The magazine has reached out to hundreds of carwashes over the years for carwash profiles, and interviewing carwash leaders and has covered much of trending technology that impacts the industry. WashTrends prides itself on being the quick and informative read for the busy carwash owner.
Over the years WashTrends Magazine has become an invaluable resource for us at D&S. The articles and information provided is always very timely and helps us to get a better understanding of what is happening in the industry. WashTrends has also been a great resource for us to utilize for our own Brand recognition. We regularly advertise in the magazine and make note of when people say that they saw our ads there. Keep doing what you are doing. Best of luck with the next 100 issues.
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About WashTrends: WashTrends Magazine is a publication focused on trends, innovation, education, and powerful ideas that impact the carwash industry and beyond. Our goal is to offer up-to-the-minute, unbiased, trendsetting information that can move business to the future with economic success. It's hands-on news you can use today.
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Two powerhouses come together as The Raleigh Green Real Estate Group launches at Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce that Fort Worth native Raleigh Green has joined the brokerage's dynamic Fort Worth office, where he has also launched The Raleigh Green Real Estate Group to serve clients across North Texas. Green is one of the foremost luxury real estate advisors in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, receiving five-star reviews from all his clients.
A proven leader, a top producer and a skilled negotiator, Green has the Texas connections, the market insight and now the global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty network to be the agent his clients trust with every real estate need, anywhere. He is dedicated to realizing optimal results for his clients — regardless of a property's price point — by pursuing total excellence at every stage of their buying and selling journey. Innovation and hard work are not just buzzwords to Green: They are the characteristics of his work ethic and commitment to authentic relationships that inspire such fierce client loyalty.
Says one: "Raleigh is detail-oriented and a laser-focused advocate for his clients. He leaves no detail to chance and is willing to help in any manner to make the selling and buying process seamless and stress-free for all parties. It is impossible that there is a better real estate professional in the metroplex than Raleigh Green."
Says Green about his move to Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty: "In this market, it's essential for a luxury real estate advisor to have an exceptional support team, innovative technology and visionary leaders. After looking at other brokerages, I was impressed with the ability of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty to offer it all. From the CEO's desk to the front desk, this brokerage could not be more supportive. I only see this maturing as our relationship continues."
Says Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty CEO Robbie Briggs: "We are so excited that Raleigh has joined us. He has what it takes, and he has mastered this business. He exudes experience, savvy and energy, all grounded in integrity. He is an entrepreneur — one who absolutely gets real estate."
Green was born and raised in Fort Worth and is a former NCAA Division 1 athlete at The University of Texas at Austin, a graduate of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and an MBA graduate from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He is active in his Fort Worth community and serves on the boards of the Monticello Neighborhood Association and Agenda Jesus. He is also a leader at Christ Chapel Bible Church, where he, his wife and son are members. (A fun fact: Raleigh's community knowledge and associations have earned him the nickname "The Mayor of Fort Worth.") He continues to raise capital for his consulting group, Emerald Consulting Partners.
At Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, Green joins nearly 400 expert colleagues based in offices across North Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth, Southlake, Lakewood and Plano.
Interviews with Green and Briggs and high-resolution photos are available on request.
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GILBERT, Ariz., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colonial Equipment Company has partnered with ZEVX to Repower Vehicles by providing EV conversions and warranty support throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and the Federal Government/GSA contract throughout the USA.
As a ZEVX Authorized Distribution and Service Partner (ADP / ASP), Colonial Equipment Company will be certified to ZEVX standards for the Athena program which provides repowering and on-going support of Class 2-4 commercial vehicles. Colonial Equipment Company is also an authorized distributor of ZEVX products. The "Athena" powertrain kit is the fastest path to electrification for commercial fleets - brings new life to existing assets, using trusted and proven industry components, and is typically completed in a 1-to-2-week turnaround in a certified shop.
Donald Combs, President of Colonial Equipment Company notes: "Colonial Equipment, is pleased to partner with technology innovators such as ZEVX to bring low-cost electric vehicle solutions to commercial fleets. Our partnership with ZEVX complements our comprehensive strategy for providing industry leading EV Services and conversion sales by tapping into the deep technical expertise and many years of experience our staff has in fleet vehicle service and support".
"Colonial Equipment Company' is ideally suited to provide Mid-Atlantic support to our fleet customers. This partnership helps accelerate Colonial Equipment's move into EV services while also bringing immediate scale and support capabilities to our customers.", advises Michael Mayfield, SVP of ZEVX Services and Support. "The synergies between our Companies will be easily developed, enhanced, and continuously managed to ensure a seamless service experience."
ZEVX aims to be the worldwide leader in battery electric power systems and data intelligence for e-mobility applications. ZEVX has a series of battery electric powertrain and power system products that quickly migrate commercial fleet assets to zero carbon. ZEVX has a service mission to support customers through a deep partner network using existing automotive service infrastructure. This provides rapid adoption through the service network to install and deliver advanced data intelligence from fleet assets to optimize the carbon transition.
Colonial is a Maryland based vehicle dealer and final stage manufacturer specializing in fleets and transportation solutions. With experience in the hybrid/electric vehicle marketplace spanning 2 decades, Colonial is positioned to assist its customers with making the right decisions for their fleet electrification projects. Colonial's mission is to provide our customers with the best products and services at fair prices while helping our fleet operations meet their sustainability goals through technology and best practices.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 12:00pm PST
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Property from Thomas & Erika Jayne Girardi's highly televised Pasadena mansion will be offered on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 12:00pm PST, by John Moran Auctioneers. This auction will include 220 lots of furniture, art, books, sports memorabilia, and more. The full selection of available items is now open for bidding at johnmoran.com, and the proceeds will be used to help pay down debt.
One of the grandest items being presented is a Steinway piano, 1997, 200th anniversary edition. Known as one of the finest crafted pianos for over 160 years, this instrument is valued to be $40,000-60,000.
Some of the most noteworthy mid-century art includes a Joan Miro lithograph, having an estimate of $800-1,200, and Etching is the Subject, 1977, from David Hockney's blue guitar portfolio, appraised at $3,000-5,000.
Contemporary art is well-represented in three Glenna Goodacre bronze sculptures. The standout piece being a 70" H, patinated bronze of a woman holding a child, titled, Crossing the Prairie, 2000, bringing an estimate of $30,000-40,000. There will also be two smaller examples of her late-1990s work, with estimates ranging $800-1,200 for one, and $300-500 for the other.
There will also be a variety of wall mirrors, such as a pair of large Northern Italian giltwood mirrors for $3,000-5,000. With a wide variety of furniture in this sale, a cast iron Chinese table and chairs for $2,000-3,000 and a pair of Guerdon brass tables, each having an estimate of $1,000-1,500.
Among the various pieces of decorative art, an Italian silver stag with an estimate of $5,000-7,000, as well as a late 18th/19th century religious icon, with a value of $3,000-5,000.
From Girardi's personal library, a collection of law books and art books. Some noteworthy selections are two Machiavelli books: "The Works," at an estimate of $1,500-2,000 and his 1815, "The Art of War," estimated $400-600. For art references, a giant-sized Warhol book with a value of $300-500.
Other items from the property include sofas, ottomans, leather club chairs, tables, lamps, Persian rugs, neo-classical and chinoiserie armchairs, patio furniture, and an impressive selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th century art and sculptures.
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SaveTaBSoda Committee works to grab Coca-Cola's attention with billboards within view of company headquarters in Atlanta
ATLANTA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite removal of their beloved soda from store shelves more than two years ago, dedicated TaB drinkers refuse to give up their efforts to get the iconic diet cola back in the hands of its legion of fans.
In its latest initiative, the SaveTaBSoda Committee placed eye-catching billboards blocks away from company headquarters.
"We placed our two billboards in the middle of Atlanta—near World of Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola's World Headquarters -- to send a message to Coke executives," said Jenny Boyter, committee member. "Let's meet and discuss creative solutions for making TaB available for consumers, because we're not giving up."
In addition to the billboards, the committee runs email and phone campaigns while urging fans to sign its petition to help keep pressure on the company.
Committee member Adam Burbach sees hope in Coca-Cola's recent product releases. "I recently saw advertisements for space-flavored and pixel-flavored Coke, close on the heels of recent launches of other new products which quickly disappeared from shelves," said Burbach. "Instead of throwing random ideas against the wall to see what sticks, wouldn't it be cool to bring back one of its most iconic brands with nearly 60 years of success? Taco Bell listened to its customers and brought back the Mexican Pizza, why couldn't Coke bring back TaB?"
TaB was Coca-Cola's first zero sugar cola, created in 1963. It was discontinued in 2020, with consumers soon turning to platforms like Amazon as supplies dwindled.
"TaB became one of Amazon's best-selling soft drinks, and there was a 50/50 chance it'd sell out before I could check out," said Trish Priest, committee member. "We're confident with the right approach - maybe pre-ordered online or working through an exclusive distribution partner - Coke can both make TaB available to its devoted fans and turn a profit."
Those who wish to help, visit savetabsoda.com to sign the petition and please contact Coca-Cola.
An organization of TaB drinkers, the SaveTabSoda Committee focuses on activities and events to convince Coca-Cola to once again make TaB soda available to consumers. The committee works on behalf of and with the help of TaB fans everywhere! In August 2021, the committee formally organized as a nonprofit corporation.
Contact: Jenny Boyter | 206.552.8218 | committee@savetabsoda.com
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CHICAGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SullivanCotter, the nation's leading independent consulting firm in the assessment and development of total rewards programs, workforce solutions, and data products for the health care industry and not-for-profit sector, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clinician Nexus – a clinical experience management technology company located in Minneapolis, MN.
Clinician Nexus is the creator of a powerful and collaborative platform that enables participating hospitals, health systems, and educational institutions to co-manage medical, nursing, and allied health students as they obtain clinical experience. Founded by Katrina Anderson, Bob Bryan, and Tim Schottler in 2016, Clinician Nexus has been successfully connecting health care organizations with students to drive meaningful clinical experiences with the intent to build a well-trained clinical workforce for tomorrow.
The acquisition of Clinician Nexus deepens the firm's technology talent and enables the creation of two separate entities focused on serving different needs within the health care industry and not-for-profit sector. SullivanCotter will continue to offer market-leading consulting and advisory services while Clinician Nexus will provide workforce and compensation management technology as well as automated workflow solutions designed to support each stage of the clinical workforce lifecycle ꟷ from planning and training to measuring, rewarding, and driving performance. SullivanCotter's Provider Performance Management Technology™ and Benchmarks360™ Pro and Plus platforms will now be delivered through Clinician Nexus.
"Powered by an industry-leading suite of workforce data, advanced automation capabilities, and a commitment to assisting clients in shaping the future of health care, we are excited to go to market with cutting-edge technology solutions to help them plan, build and enhance their clinical workforce strategies," said David Schwietz, Chief Information Officer, Clinician Nexus.
With the ultimate goal of supporting the delivery of best-in-class patient care, Clinician Nexus connects organizations with the critical technology, data, tools, and resources required to drive innovative clinical workforce strategies.
"Together with Clinician Nexus, we'll be able to leverage SullivanCotter's consulting experience and expertise to develop innovative software solutions, data products, and analytics services for health care organizations nationwide. This will enable us to better support our clients by effectively and efficiently addressing current and future workforce needs as the industry continues to experience dramatic cultural and operational shifts," said Ted Chien, President and CEO, SullivanCotter.
SullivanCotter will continue to provide advisory services and a comprehensive collection of proprietary benchmarking surveys, administered by Clinician Nexus, to health care and other not-for-profit organizations under its own brand.
For more information on Clinician Nexus and its growing suite of clinical workforce technology products, please visit www.cliniciannexus.com or contact us at 888.739.7039.
Clinician Nexus enables health care organizations to build thriving clinician teams with industry-leading technology products, workforce and compensation analytics, and automated workflow solutions. Backed by extensive technical expertise and industry-leading data, we deliver innovative approaches to help clients to plan, educate, and engage their clinical workforce at every stage of the lifecycle. We are committed to providing our clients with outstanding guidance and support as they focus on shaping the future of health care.
SullivanCotter partners with health care and other not-for-profit organizations to understand what drives performance and improve outcomes through the development and implementation of integrated workforce strategies. Using our time-tested methodologies and industry-leading research and information, we provide data-driven insights, expertise, and solutions to help organizations align business strategy and performance objectives – enabling our clients to deliver on their mission, vision, and values.
Contact: Becky Lorentz
SullivanCotter
beckylorentz@sullivancotter.com
314.414.3719
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Which action camera is best?
Action cameras are capable of taking some of the most breathtaking footage you can capture, such as point-of-view shots of climbing a mountain, kayaking through rough waters or biking along a picturesque path. You can even strap one to your dog with a specialized harness to get adorable images of your furry pal chasing a ball.
GoPro was the first brand to sell action cameras commercially, and they’re still the best you can buy. Their number one offering is the GoPro Max. It offers 5.6K resolution recording and 1080p live-streaming, plus it can record 360-degree video and audio.
What to know before you buy an action camera
Durability
Action cameras’ biggest claim to fame is their durability. The best are built to withstand constant contact with the harshest possible conditions, but you need to spend several hundred dollars to get a camera with this level of durability. That said, even the cheapest models can withstand low drops and most direct impacts better than the average smartphone. Essentially, the more intense your sport is, the more research you should do about the durability of your prospective camera.
Data storage
Action cameras have onboard data storage but rarely have enough to hold more than an hour of recording at best. Instead, most rely on using secure digital cards to save footage. When shopping for appropriate SD cards, make sure it’s compatible with your camera before purchasing. Keep in mind that higher resolutions take up more space, so buy SD cards with storage sizes to match.
What’s included
Action cameras rarely come without some bundled items. Standard inclusions are replaceable or rechargeable batteries, SD cards, remote controls and carrying cases.
What to look for in a quality action camera
Image quality
Image quality is given in terms of resolution and camera megapixels.
- Resolution: Most action cameras record with at least HD resolution, or 720p. Better models record in full HD or 4K — 1080p and 1440p, respectively. Basically, the higher the resolution of your camera, the more pixels will be used per frame, meaning it will look more crisp and detailed.
- Megapixels: Action cameras tend to have cameras with 8-16 megapixels. The more megapixels it has, the more detail can be captured.
Stabilization
Action cameras rarely record steady footage, making what you capture sometimes difficult to watch. However, better-quality cameras include automatic image stabilization to counteract this problem.
If your camera doesn’t have stabilization or has low-quality stabilization, you can always use video editing software on a computer to stabilize it.
Waterproofing
Most action cameras have some degree of waterproofing, usually up to a maximum of 30 feet. Better cameras can be submerged up to 100 feet. You can also buy waterproof cases.
How much you can expect to spend on an action camera
Action cameras typically cost $100-$750. Cameras for less than $150 are perfect for casual use. Professionals will spend a minimum of $400 for the best but should look in the $200-$350 range if they want to save money.
Action camera FAQ
Why do I need an action camera if I have a good smartphone camera?
A. Though usually high-quality, modern smartphone cameras are contained within a fragile shell. This means your phone can’t resist the same rigors of high-energy activities that action cameras are designed to shrug off. A smartphone’s biggest weakness is minimal water resistance. However, even in situations without the risk of water, there’s still the likelihood of cracked screens and broken cases from being dropped or taking a hard hit.
Can footage be edited directly on the action camera?
A. Some have the ability, and others don’t. Those that allow the user to edit footage on the device tend only to offer the most basic editing abilities, such as trimming video length. However, some models have software to connect your computer to your camera so you can edit your footage on the device before transferring it to the computer or other storage. All that said, it is likely you will still need to transfer your footage to a computer eventually for proper editing to make it look professional.
What happens to my footage if I run out of storage while filming without noticing?
A. Most action cameras will automatically stop recording and make some sort of sound or flash an LED to indicate you’re out of storage space. Few, if any, will overwrite the oldest shot footage. You can avoid either scenario by making sure to start each recording session with a fresh, empty SD card.
What’s the best action camera to buy?
Top action camera
What you need to know: It’s among GoPro’s best cameras.
What you’ll love: It can record up to 5.6K resolution footage and live-stream footage in up to 1080p resolution. It captures footage at 30 frames per second and can take 360-degree footage and panoramic shots. It’s waterproof and comes with a case.
What you should consider: It may be too expensive for non-professionals. Some consumers had issues navigating and applying the settings they needed. Others had issues with the included software.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top action camera for the money
What you need to know: It’s perfect for hobbyists and occasional use.
What you’ll love: It’s among the most affordable action cameras that still have good resolution and features. It has a 170-degree viewing angle and is waterproof up to 100 feet. It also can be operated with the included wireless wrist remote. It comes with two rechargeable batteries.
What you should consider: A few customers were unhappy with the battery life. It doesn’t record in true 4K resolution, only interpolated 1080p to make it seem close to 4K.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: It’s among the most affordable 4K-capable action cameras.
What you’ll love: It can record footage in up to 4K resolution at up to 60 fps or take still images with a 16-megapixel camera. It can take time-lapse and slow-motion footage and includes a wireless wrist controller. It’s also waterproof up to 100 feet.
What you should consider: Its resolution isn’t as good as some similarly priced cameras, and it isn’t compatible with Mac hardware and software.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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XI'AN, China, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP ("EUBG" or the "Company") (OTCBB: EUBG), a digital marketing consulting company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Mr. Guolin Tao, CEO of Entrepreneur Universe Bright Group commented, "As of December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be dynamic, and near-term challenges across the economy remain. Although vaccines are now being distributed and administered across many parts of the world, new variants of the virus have emerged and may continue to emerge that have shown to be more contagious. We continue to adhere to applicable governmental and commercial restrictions and to work to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our employees, customers, communities, liquidity and financial position. The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak may impact the company's business, operations and financial results from this point forward will depend on numerous evolving factors that the company cannot accurately predict. Those factors include the following: the duration and scope of the pandemic; governmental, business and individuals' actions in response to the pandemic in the future; and any other further development of the COVID-19 outbreak."
"Substantially all of the Company's revenues and operations are concentrated in China. Consequently, our results of operations and financial performances have been affected since 2020 and into the first quarter of 2022. Due to widespread economic disruptions during the outbreak, demand for the Company's consulting services by small and medium-sized enterprises were also adversely affected. Specifically, as a result of government mandated closures of non-essential business in China, many of the Company's customers' business were suspended while others permanently closed their businesses. From December 22, 2021 to January 24, 2022, Xian city, the PRC, went into lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak that officials attributed to the delta variant. This affected both the Company's digital marketing consulting services and our KOL Training Related Services. As such, our revenue and net income decreased by 39.1% and 59.5%, respectively, from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022 " Mr. Tao added.
First Quarter 2022 Unaudited Financial Results
Revenue and cost of revenue: During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we generated revenue of $1,209,004 compared to $1,983,860 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing a decrease of $774,856 or 39.1% as compared with the prior period. The decrease was mainly due to our consultancy services income, generated from clients who engaged in online courses business, dropped by $1,243,700 as compared with last period. This was because the end customers became more patience and cautious in choosing online courses. We continued to seek for different business opportunities to stabilize our income streams. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we generated $278,573 from our new digital training related services and $259,473 from our consultancy services to a customer who engaged in live streaming business. However, these new income streams only compensated a part of the revenue reduction in current period. Cost of revenue was $312,479 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $219,321 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased because we incurred agency fees of $202,350 for the digital training related services during the period. No such service was provided in prior period. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the cost of revenue mainly represented the staff costs for our consulting services.
Selling expenses: During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we incurred $16,595 selling expenses compared to $84,254 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing a decrease of $67,659 or 80.3% as compared with the prior period. The decrease of selling expenses was mainly due to the tightening of entertainment policies during the period and the staff costs incurred in selling activities were dropped by US$25,230 or 61.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
General and administrative expenses: During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we incurred $311,288 general and administrative expenses compared to $227,366 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing an increase of $83,922 or 36.9% as compared with the prior period. Our general and administrative expenses consisted mainly of audit fees, professional fees, payroll expenses and consultancy fees.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we incurred audit fees, professional fees and consultancy fees of $15,086, $88,331 and $21,686, respectively, to assist us in complying with the relevant reporting requirements. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we incurred audit fees, professional fees and consultancy fees of $3,755, $16,995 and $18,357, respectively.
Total other income, net: During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we generated net other income of $101,822 compared to $37,702 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing an increase of $64,120 or 170.1% as compared with the prior period. Our other income mainly consisted of bank interest income, exchange rate differences and certain sundry incomes
Net income: As a result of the above, we generated a net income of $391,173 and $966,636 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $7,735,873 and $7,649,129 of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, respectively were held at financial institutions located in the PRC and Hong Kong that management believes to be of high credit quality.
About ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP
ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP is a digital marketing consultation company with its main operation in China, providing marketing consulting services to Chinese start-up companies. The company provides consulting services, sourcing and marketing services, KOL training coordination business and KOL training services in China through its PRC subsidiary with support from its HK subsidiary. Its PRC subsidiary provides services aimed at connecting businesses with e-commerce platforms. The integrated service platform focuses on strategic marketing and consulting. The company's mission is to help start-up companies and small-size companies and guide these companies' founders in utilizing the company's digital marketing consulting plan to reach their business goals. For more information about the Company, please visit: http://www.eubggroup.com/ .
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding trading on the OTC Pink market and closing the initial public offering are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; financial condition and results of operations; product and service demand and acceptance; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in technology; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information, please contact:
The Company:
Jianyong Li
Email: lijianyong@eubggroup.com
Phone: +86-(029) 86100263
Investor Relations:
Janice Wang
EverGreen Consulting Inc.
Email: IR@changqingconsulting.com
Phone: +1-571-464-9470 (from U.S.)
+86 138-1176-8559 (from China)
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- Organic Maple Kush now available in ON, AB, SK, MB, QC, NS, and NL.
- Expanding Organic Maple Kush product line with launch of Pre-Roll SKU August 2022
TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company, celebrates entry into the 2nd half of the year with rapid distribution growth of dried flower SKU, Organic Maple Kush.
Organic Maple Kush© is a 3.5g dried flower SKU from The Green Organic Dutchman, and after initial release earlier this year, sales of the SKU have expanded into many provinces. Organic Maple Kush flower is grown under a certified organic process, in living soil, and gets its name from the organic maple syrup used to feed the soil it grows in. It's known for having dense buds with dark purple leaves that bring with it a tropical, fruity, kush-like finish, a result of Myrcene and Farnesene terpenes that dominate this strains aroma and flavour.
Since launch, Maple Kush has been a popular Indica for both retail stores and consumers with many retail customers asking for it by name. As a strain, Organic Maple Kush boasts consistent THC of 25%-29% and very high Terpene levels between 3.5%-4.5%. Due to popular demand and strong retail feedback, TGOD will now offer Organic Maple Kush in the pre-roll category as a 3 X 0.5g SKU starting this Summer.
To celebrate the growth of Organic Maple Kush as a top dried flower strain, many retailers will be featuring the SKU as "The Quintessential Canadian Dried Flower Product" as part of Canada Day celebrations with various promotions and activations. Participating retail chains include True North Cannabis, The Cannabist Shop, Cannabis Xpress, Bud Bar, 420Premium, and One Plant locations.
"There are few things as Canadian as maple syrup, and enjoying this unique product is a great way to celebrate Canada Day. Our proprietary living soil contains natural ingredients sourced from different regions across Canada, including organic maple syrup from the maple forests of Quebec" said Sean Bovingdon, CEO of TGOD. "Organic maple syrup is food for the beneficial micro-organisms that thrive in our living soil. Rather than synthetic alternatives, a natural approach helps make a stronger, better plant for our customers." Bovingdon added.
About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (US–OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
TGOD's Common Shares and certain warrants issued under the indentures dated December 19, 2019, June 12, 2020, October 23, 2020 and December 10, 2020 trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "TGOD", "TGOD.WS", "TGOD.WR", "TGOD.WA", and "TGOD.WB" respectively. TGOD's Common Shares trade in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "TGODF". For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.
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This news release includes statements containing certain "forward–looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward–looking statements"). Forward looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about future net revenue and gross margin, statements about future Adjusted EBITDA, statements about future production quantity and timing, statements about the offering of any particular products by the Company and statements regarding the future performance of the Company, statements about future development, growth and delivery of products, and statements about the level of demand for TGOD's products. Forward–looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "should", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward–looking statements throughout this news release. Forward–looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties (including market conditions) and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward–looking statements, including those risk factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither the CSE nor the CSE's Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of CSE) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Ohio Glove Company Announces FDA 510(k) Medical Approval for Get-A-Grip and Intercept Free Nitrile Glove for First Responder Personal Protection.
MINERVA, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P H & S Products, LLC has been awarded by the FDA a 510(k) medical device Class I listing for a two-tone single-use only, examination grade glove for protection against fentanyl, heroin, and gastric acid per the ASTM D6978-05 standard. Using these 510(k) numbers, the FDA regulates and certifies the safety of these products to provide a barrier for the bare hand encountering these opioids alone or a mixture of all three substances.
The 510(k) certifications were awarded to both the Get-A-Grip two tone powder free, nitrile glove with a diamond grip pattern and the Intercept Free powder free nitrile NFPA (National Fire Protective Agency) approved two tone, accelerator free glove. Both glove styles offer maximum protection.
To receive the 510(k) approval the Get-A-Grip and Intercept Free gloves were evaluated for resistance to fentanyl, heroin, and gastric acid by the Akron Rubber Development Laboratories (ARDL). ARDL testing showed the fentanyl, heroin and gastric acid did not permeate the gloves up to 240 minutes of exposure.
With the help of U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio, testing was expedited through the appropriate channels.
Congressman Johnson states "This is a tremendous accomplishment for the people of Summit Glove and its subsidiary, PH&S Products, but more importantly it will better protect first responders in Eastern Ohio and across the country from the deadly scourge of Fentanyl. I was glad to help cut through red tape at the DEA to secure the materials needed to test the gloves for approval. Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country – our friends, neighbors, and in some cases family members – at unprecedented rates. Any tool that will keep law enforcement and first responders safe in this fight is very welcome".
As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, the professionals who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. As little as two milligrams, about the size of five grains of salt, can cause negative health effects including trouble breathing, dizziness, and possible overdose.
PH&S Products (www.phs-products.com), an ISO 9001 (with design) certified company, is a leader in design and development of innovative hand protection for municipal government agencies, emergency response teams and other public health and safety providers.
Call 888-688-6768 to request a sample for evaluation or visit our website at phs-products.com
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More than three decades after it became the first American fast food restaurant to open in the Soviet Union, McDonald’s said Monday that it has started the process of selling its business in Russia, another symbol of the country’s increasing isolation over its war in Ukraine.
The company, which has 850 restaurants in Russia that employ 62,000 people, pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia “is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values.”
The Chicago-based fast food giant said in early March that it was temporarily closing its stores in Russia but would continue to pay its employees. Without naming a prospective Russian buyer, McDonald’s said Monday that it would seek one to hire its workers and pay them until the sale closes.
CEO Chris Kempczinski said the “dedication and loyalty to McDonald’s” of employees and hundreds of Russian suppliers made it a difficult decision to leave.
“However, we have a commitment to our global community and must remain steadfast in our values,” Kempczinski said in a statement, “and our commitment to our values means that we can no longer keep the arches shining there.”
As it tries to sell its restaurants, McDonald’s said it plans to start removing golden arches and other symbols and signs with the company’s name. It said it will keep its trademarks in Russia.
Western companies have wrestled with extricating themselves from Russia, enduring the hit to their bottom lines from pausing or closing operations in the face of sanctions. Others have stayed in Russia at least partially, with some facing blowback.
French carmaker Renault said Monday that it would sell its majority stake in Russian car company Avtovaz and a factory in Moscow to the state — the first major nationalization of a foreign business since the war began.
For McDonald’s, its first restaurant in Russia opened in the middle of Moscow more than three decades ago, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was a powerful symbol of the easing of Cold War tensions between the United States and Soviet Union, which would collapse in 1991.
Now, the company’s exit is proving symbolic of a new era, analysts say.
“Its departure represents a new isolationism in Russia, which must now look inward for investment and consumer brand development,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, a corporate analytics company.
He said McDonald’s owns most of its restaurants in Russia, but because it won’t license its brand, the sale price likely won’t be close to the value of the business before the invasion. Russia and Ukraine combined accounted for about 9% of McDonald’s revenue and 3% of operating income before the war, Saunders said.
McDonald’s said it expects to record a charge against earnings of between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion over leaving Russia.
Its restaurants in Ukraine are closed, but the company said it is continuing to pay full salaries for its employees there.
McDonald’s has more than 39,000 locations across more than 100 countries. Most are owned by franchisees — only about 5% are owned and operated by the company.
McDonald’s said exiting Russia will not change its forecast of adding a net 1,300 restaurants this year, which will contribute about 1.5% to companywide sales growth.
Last month, McDonald’s reported that it earned $1.1 billion in the first quarter, down from more than $1.5 billion a year earlier. Revenue was nearly $5.7 billion. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/mcdonalds-to-sell-its-russian-business-try-to-keep-workers/ | 2022-05-16T14:23:37Z |
ZUG, Switzerland and AMSTERDAM, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Joh. Enschedé, a 320-year-old Dutch printing company specialized in banknotes, postage stamps, tax labels, passports and visas, is teaming up with PROxID and Concordium blockchain to connect the world between security print products, NFTs and the metaverse.
Dutch software developer PROxID is building an NFT platform on the layer-1 blockchain with the integrated ID framework of the Swiss foundation Concordium, a market leader in securing digital assets via the ID layer. Concordium's unique blockchain-based ID framework guarantees utmost privacy, while allowing transactions to be monitored and ensuring that each one can happen instantly, efficiently, at less cost and within an energy-efficient software.
This exciting collaboration will offer collectors a new platform to collect and trade, without compromising the original stamp's uniqueness, as well as an entirely new playground beyond the physical world. In the digital world, collectible banknotes and postage stamps will correspond to NFTs acting as an ownership guarantee, which can be traded globally on a secure platform and ultimately live on in the metaverse.
Gelmer Leibbrandt, CEO at Royal Joh. Enschedé says: "Our vision is to contribute to a world without counterfeit. With the endless possibilities the blockchain offers, we are entering a new phase, a new era for our company and also adding a very strong and compelling security layer to our already very secure printed products. NFT stamps are unique, secure and highly collectible, and RJE is one of the world's best known independent security printers. I am sure this will appeal to many in the NFT space."
"If you want to predict the future, you have to create it. PROxID will soon introduce a NFT platform based on trust with verified identities and objects in a secured environment. We also guarantee low costs and low energy consumption. PROxID provides the bridge between the existing world and the new WEB3 world. We start with valuable collectibles such as crypto stamps and banknotes and more applications will follow soon." says Patrick Terranea, Founder of PROxID.
Lars Seier Christensen, chairman of Concordium and founder of Saxo Bank, says: "At Concordium, we are very excited to support a whole new dimension to the blockchain and NFT space in collaboration with RJE. Philately, the collection of stamps, is the world's largest collector's hobby. We believe this outstanding offering will bridge the world of traditional collectors to a new generation."
About Royal Joh. Enschede
Royal Joh. Enschedé, founded in 1703, is known worldwide for its attractive banknotes and stamps. With attention to detail, technical expertise and quality, Royal Joh. Enschedé is the specialist for special, secured and extremely reliable printing and security solutions. Royal Joh. Enschedé creates and prints products for financial transactions, cash equivalents and certification products, such as postage stamps, passports, visas, tax stamps, diplomas, certificates and products to protect high value branded products (brand protection). Based on craftsmanship and expertise, the company provides security printing solutions against fraud and counterfeiting worldwide.
About PROxID
PROxID is an innovative fast-growing software development company headquartered in Naarden, the Netherlands. PROxID offers professional blockchain and NFT solutions, Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) and Customer Compliance software developed with best-in-class technology. Their solutions and software are applied worldwide in various sectors.
About Concordium
Concordium is a permissionless layer 1, science-backed blockchain, designed to balance privacy with accountability through its ID layer and the use of Zero-knowledge proofs.
Creating trust with ID is a key to the mass migration of web2 to web3 and beyond.
For DeFi degens, metaverse players, and gamers, it provides a fast, secure, and highly capable platform that makes building and using dApps a simpler, more accessible task. Concordium differs by having the third party verified ID, by offering nearly instantaneous, real finality which hinders rool-back of transactions and offers low transaction fees, stable in FIAT terms and a large throughput.
With leadership from Maersk, Volvo, IKEA, Credit Suisse, Uber the team is now scaling the chain to its extensive network of the world's biggest enterprises. For more information: concordium.com.
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A surprising "bamboo ceiling" in the classroom
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the US, Asians are often viewed as the "model minority" as a result of their outstanding academic achievements. Asians outperform other ethnic groups in many educational settings, from kindergarten to high school to college admissions exams (e.g., the SAT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT), leading many to assume that all Asians are successful at every step of their academic careers.
This common assumption is challenged in new research by Jackson Lu, Mitsui Career Development Professor and Assistant Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Richard Nisbett from the University of Michigan, and Michael Morris from Columbia Business School.
The researchers compared academic performance of East Asians (e.g., ethnic Chinese, Japanese) and South Asians (e.g., ethnic Indians, Pakistanis) with other ethnic groups in US business and law schools—important gateways to societal influence. Across six large studies, the researchers consistently found a "bamboo ceiling" in academic performance: Despite performing well on admission tests (i.e., LSAT, GMAT, GRE), East Asians had lower GPAs than both South Asians and whites, even after accounting for factors such as English proficiency and academic motivation. By contrast, South Asians and whites performed equally well.
What explains this underperformance? The researchers found that East Asians' low verbal assertiveness plays a key role. "East Asian students may experience a bamboo ceiling in GPA because their low verbal assertiveness is culturally incongruent with the assertive class participation prized by US business and law schools," says Lu.
Influenced by cultural norms of humility, harmony, and hierarchy, East Asian students were the least assertive among all ethnic groups across the studies. This low assertiveness disadvantages them in the Socratic classroom of US business and law schools, where verbal assertiveness and class participation are vital. Moreover, the researchers found that East Asians' underperformance was more pronounced in social courses emphasizing class participation (e.g., leadership, strategy) than in quantitative courses (e.g., accounting, finance).
So how can educators ameliorate East Asian students' underperformance in the Socratic classroom? The researchers found that East Asians' underperformance was mitigated in online classes via Zoom, a communication medium characterized by lower social presence than in-person classes. Online classrooms allow students more time to formulate and organize their thoughts before speaking up. There are also fewer cues that trigger East Asians' cultural norms of "saving face," yielding to classmates, and deferring to the professor.
However, the researchers emphasize that online classrooms are not a panacea. Instead, they recommend that educators explore other pedagogical practices to help unassertive students. For example, instead of "cold calling," instructors could consider "warm calling" by posing questions in advance so unassertive students will have more time to prepare. Instructors could also provide additional channels of class participation (e.g., an online forum where students post comments after class).
"As business and law schools become more diverse, educators should re-examine culturally bound practices of teaching and adapt their pedagogies to create an inclusive classroom, where students from diverse cultural backgrounds can thrive," says Lu.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Reports around the entertainment TV world are saying millions of people were glued to HBO Sunday night as the House of the Dragon premiered and Game of Thrones fans seemed to be ever-so delighted with the product on the screen.
Yes, yes, we all know everyone was and still remains upset at the ending that the Game of Thrones series had years ago, but let’s give this a fighting chance, shall we? We’re all excited it’s true, but you might be interested in what GOT house the state you live in is most interested in.
USDish, an authorized reseller of DISH, put out a study of the most searched Game of Thrones house in your state. To no one’s surprise House Targaryen reigned supreme followed by an interesting house, House Tyrell.
“House Targaryen was the most googled Great House of Westeros in 16 states, while House Tyrell was the most googled in 10 states,” the study says.
So, what house is the state of Texas most interested in? House Royce… That’s right, House Royce, the house that serves House Arryn of the Vale. Florida was also most interested in this house, why? No one knows.
For more on this study from USDish, click here! | https://cw33.com/news/millions-watched-hbos-new-show-house-of-the-dragon-sunday-night-what-game-of-thrones-house-is-texas-most-interested-in/ | 2022-08-23T20:36:05Z |
ODOT resurfacing work to restrict lanes on 2 routes near Alliance
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ALLIANCE – Motorists should expect lane restrictions on two state routes next week.
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a press release Thursday for stretches of State Route 183 and Route 225 in the Alliance area.
The restrictions begin Tuesday and are due to resurfacing work on those roads. The project is expected to be completed by late July.
Here are the areas impacted:
- Route 183 from just north of Alliance city limits to the Portage County line.
- Route 225 from Rt. 183 to the Alliance corporate limits.
In other construction news, State Route 153 between Harmont Avenue and Broadway Avenue near Louisville also will be experience lane restrictions due to resurfacing work. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/01/odot-resurfacing-restrictions-alliance-ohio-2022/7786594001/ | 2022-07-01T15:30:20Z |
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Lee County freshman running back Ousmane Kromah (32) shakes off a defender as he heads toward the end zone in a 2021 win over Lowndes.
A last-minute change won’t keep Lee County’s football program from fielding one of the state’s most difficult schedules.
Lee lost its game with North Miami Beach (Fla.) recently, but replaced that matchup with one against another Florida power, Lake Gibson from Lakeland. Lake Gibson is a returning state semifinal team and boasts cornerback Cormani McClain, a five-star prospect and the No. 1 recruit in Florida (No. 3 nationally) by 247Sports.com.
The Trojans’ non-region opponents went 162-58-1 (.735 winning percentage) last season, including 36-16 (.692 winning percentage) in the playoffs. Each of those six teams have made the state playoffs the last three seasons.
In addition to Lake Gibson, Lee has games with Carver-Columbus (a scrimmage with the 2021 state runner-up), Warner Robins (two-time defending state champion, five straight finals appearance), Hapeville Charter (2017 state champion), Colquitt County and Lithia Springs.
Those games are in addition to the typically difficult Region 1-AAAAAA schedule with games against Houston County, Veterans, Northside-Warner Robins, Thomas County Central and Tift County.
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Lima, Perú, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petróleos del Perú – Petroperú S.A. (the "Company") today announced the satisfaction of the CESCE Amendment Condition related to its previously announced consent solicitation (the "Consent Solicitation"), being conducted upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement dated as of May 23, 2022 (the "Consent Solicitation Statement").
Pursuant to the Consent Solicitation Statement, the Company is soliciting consents ("Consents") from the Holders of its outstanding (i) 4.750% Notes Due 2032 (the "2032 Notes") and (ii) 5.625% Notes Due 2047 (the "2047 Notes" and, collectively with the 2032 Notes, the "Notes" and each a "Series") to certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to the indentures governing the Notes.
The Company had sent an amendment request to lenders under that certain facility agreement among the Company, as borrower, certain lenders, and Deutsche Bank, S.A.E., as administrative agent, guaranteed by Compañía Española de Seguros de Crédito a la Exportación, S.A., Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros, S.M.E., the Spanish Export Credit Agency CESCE (such guaranteed facility agreement, the "CESCE Facility Agreement"), to extend the timeframe within which the Company must deliver the audited consolidated financial statements for the 2021 fiscal year under the CESCE Facility Agreement to September 30, 2022.
As of May 30, 2022, a majority of the lenders under CESCE Facility Agreement, representing the required lenders thereunder, has accepted the Company's request and, as a result, the CESCE Facility Agreement has been effectively amended as requested by the Company. The effective amendment of the CESCE Facility Agreement was one of the conditions of the Consent Solicitation as set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement (the "CESCE Amendment Condition").
The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or terminate the Consent Solicitation at any time.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Santander Investment Securities Inc. are acting as Solicitation Agents for the Consent Solicitation. The Tabulation and Information Agent is Global Bondholder Services Corporation.
Requests for documentation should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (855) 654-2014. Questions regarding the Consent Solicitation should be directed to the Solicitation Agents at 212 723 6106 (for Citigroup), +1 (888) HSBC-4LM (for HSBC), or +1 (212) 940-1442 (for Santander).
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities.
None of the Company, the Solicitation Agents, the Tabulation and Information Agent makes any recommendation as to whether holders should Consent or refrain from Consenting to the Proposed Amendment. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to deliver their Consents.
About Petroperu:
Petróleos del Perú – Petroperú S.A. established in 1981 as a Public Limited Company pursuant with Legislative Decree No 43 (founded in 1969), Petroperú is the largest hydrocarbon corporate entity in Peru in terms of total sales and the largest enterprise of the Peruvian sovereign (100% owned by Peru). It is also Peru's second largest refiner in terms of refining volume capacity and forms a critical part of the country's energy infrastructure and economy. It has the largest distribution network for crude oil and refined products in the country, and it is the sole provider of refined products to certain areas of Peru. It is also the owner and operator of Peru's main oil pipeline, the "Norperuano Pipeline," which connects the crude oil production fields in the northern rainforest of Peru with its facilities in the Port of Bayovar near its Talara Refinery. Its business is comprised primarily of midstream and downstream petroleum activities, including the refining and blending of crude and intermediate hydrocarbon products, the distribution and sale of refined products through its wholesale distributors and associated retail service stations and direct sales, the transportation of crude through the Norperuano Pipeline, and the leasing of certain of its facilities to third parties. Petroperú also has a presence in the upstream sector.
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This press release and the Consent Solicitation Statement contain statements that are or may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements included in this Consent Solicitation Statement. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release or the Consent Solicitation Statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Future events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated.
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(WXIN) — For the first time, Walt Disney World is giving an exclusive deal to Disney+ subscribers.
Fans with a subscription to Disney’s streaming service can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney resorts in Florida most nights from July 8 through Sept. 30, 2022.
To claim the offer, your Disney+ subscription must be linked to your My Disney Experience account.
Subscribers will be able to enjoy the standard perks that come with staying at a Walt Disney World resort, including complimentary transportation such as the monorail, Disney Skyliner and water taxis.
As part of Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration, resort guests also get 30 minutes of early entry to all four Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom).
Guests staying in Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts will get extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. | https://cw33.com/news/disney-subscribers-to-get-discount-at-disney-world-resorts/ | 2022-04-06T16:46:17Z |
Man who traveled to KC to have sex with 12-year-old from Instagram will spend decade in prison
Unbeknownst to him, he was sending his messages to the girl’s mother and an FBI employee
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An Ohio man who traveled to Kansas City to have sex with a 12-year-old girl he saw on Instagram will spend a decade in prison after unwittingly messaging her mother and an FBI employee.
The U.S. Department of Justice said 35-year-old Timothy M. Zukoski from Southington, Ohio, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole for enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. He pleaded guilty to that crime in February. The court also sentenced him to 10 years of supervised release and ordered him to pay $5,000 in restitution to each of four child pornography victims.
Zukoski admitted that he started communicating with a girl he thought was 12 years old via Instagram on Oct. 21, 2020.
That Instagram account, however, was one that a mother had set up for her daughter. When she learned that Zukoski was trying to communicate with her daughter, she contacted the FBI.
At that point, an undercover employee with the FBI assumed the 12-year-old’s identity and started communicating with Zukoski via the Instagram account.
Zukoski started making plans to travel to the Kansas City area so he could meet the girl for sex. He made plans with the undercover employee to stay in KC while the girl’s mother was supposedly out of town over the Thanksgiving weekend. He also suggested the girl could come live with him.
When he arrived in KC on Nov. 27, 2020, he was arrested.
The authorities found “numerous” child pornography pictures on his phone.
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(The Hill) — Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, detailed his change of heart on abortion laws on Tuesday after GOP members of the committee pointed out his past desire to overturn Roe v. Wade.
At the committee’s hearing on legal concerns in a post-Roe America, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) submitted a copy of a letter Durbin wrote in 1989 in which he condemned “abortion on demand” and wrote, “I continue to believe the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade should be reversed.”
“The doomsday calls from those on the left are ignoring common sense,” Lee said. “They’re ignoring what human instinct tells us about protecting the most vulnerable among us. Members of this committee, including some who are now attacking the Dobbs decision, once shared these views.”
The Supreme Court last month overturned the federal right to abortion in a case from Mississippi, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, leaving it up to states to set abortion laws. More than a dozen GOP-led states have since moved to ban abortion with few exceptions, though courts have blocked a number of the laws amid legal challenges.
At the end of Tuesday’s hearing, Durbin told the committee and the panelists that the letter and his past views on abortion were not new but went on to explain how his mind had been changed on reproductive rights during a meeting with young people in Illinois.
“I sat down with two young women who were about to turn 18 — one a victim of incest, one a victim of rape — and they told me their stories. I didn’t ask them to, but they wanted to tell me. I left that meeting with a kind of understanding that I had never had before about the complexity of the decision behind the abortion procedure,” Durbin said.
“I thought to myself, ‘As an individual member of Congress, are you ready to pass a law that applies to every woman in America?’ No. It really has to be her decision. And we can regulate it as we should, but at that point I made my break,” he added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/no-2-senate-democrat-explains-his-change-of-heart-on-abortion/ | 2022-07-13T14:16:46Z |
BERLIN (AP) — Israel’s president addressed Germany’s parliament on Tuesday about atrocities committed during the Third Reich, while at the same time praising the close and friendly relations that have emerged between the two countries since the end of the Holocaust.
Six million European Jews were murdered by Germany’s Nazis and their henchmen during World War II.
“Never in human history was there a campaign like the one the Nazis and their accomplices conducted to annihilate the Jewish people,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog told lawmakers at the Bundestag.
“Never in history was a state responsible, as Nazi Germany was responsible, for the loss of all semblance of humanity, for the erasure of all mercy, for the pursuit of the worldwide obliteration, with such awful cruelty, of an entire people.”
Herzog also spoke about his father, former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who was among the liberators of the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in northern Germany in April 1945, as an officer of the British forces.
“I shall never forget how he described to me the horrors he witnessed. The stench. The human skeletons in striped pajamas, the piles of corpses, the destruction, the hell on earth,” the Israeli president told German lawmakers.
After his speech, Herzog and Steinmeier, accompanied by their wives, went to Berlin’s Memorial to the Murdered Jews — a field of 2,700 gray concrete slabs near the the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate — where they laid two wreaths for the victims of the Holocaust.
On Tuesday afternoon, the two presidents are set to visit the site of the former concentration camp. After a tour of the memorial site, they are expected to meet with survivors and German high school students.
The Israeli president arrived for a state visit to Germany earlier this week that also included a trip to Munich on Monday where he participated in the 50-year anniversary ceremony for the 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Olympic Games.
Looking forward, Herzog praised close relations between the two countries and their joint commitment to fight antisemitism.
“The partnership between Israel and Germany has achieved global renown, and we must continue deepening and cultivating it, for the benefit of a brilliant future not only for our countries but for the whole of humanity,” he said in parliament.
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Tia Goldberg contributed to this report from Jerusalem. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-israeli-president-gives-broad-speech-to-germanys-parliament/ | 2022-09-07T01:25:07Z |
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesseract Ventures announced today that the company has been awarded a direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation (SBIR) grant by the United States Air Force through AFWERX.
The research proposal,submitted under the 21.1 SBIR cycle, has been approved for a $1,250,000 contract for research and development (R&D) at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Under this grant, Tesseract Ventures will continue to develop open / proprietary tools and technologies including the Tesseract Smart Space, Prism connected wearables and hardware, Node security hubs and more. These radically connected technologies are being developed to aid the Air Force in advanced data visualization, enhanced situational awareness, location tracking of supplies and resources.
Maj Ben Fogarty is the Director of Innovation at Whiteman AFB and the lead Technical POC for the SBIR project. "Tesseract's technologies represent an opportunity for Whiteman to move into the future of flightline operations at an accelerated pace," said Maj Fogarty. "We are committed to exploring implementing Tesseract's capabilities in a way that will balance safety and security with new operational capability for our airmen."
"The Air Force has always been a center of innovation and a launch pad for world-changing new technologies. We are honored to work alongside some of the military's most visionary minds, as we develop technologies that can make our Air Force more efficient and better connected, while keeping our service people safer both on the base and in the field." said John Boucard, founder and CEO, Tesseract Ventures.
The Tesseract Technologies developed under this grant can be applied to a multitude of Air Force and military applications. The Smart Space is a physical collaboration and data visualization hub that brings together information from every part of a mission or base for improved situational awareness and better operational control. It can reveal critical insights at a time when the military is challenged to analyze and visualize massive and ever increasing amounts of data.
Node is a highly portable, self-contained access control and credentialing hub that acts as a central brain for IoT devices, integrating data from various sources while also providing security at installation sites. Node can be deployed in minutes on all types of bases, at field hospitals and beyond, with little to no infrastructure needed.
Prism is a suite of advanced wearables and hardware that allows users to track the locations of personnel and equipment, create virtual zones, send out real-time alerts, receive SOS calls and more. Prism's real-time data capabilities can enhance safety and efficiency both on the base and in the battlefield.
Tesseract's advanced asset tracking sensors give commanding leadership a clear view of where material is at all times. This enhanced awareness can cut costs, aid in inventory and even give insights into maintenance needs. Each of these components is designed to work together, or individually, giving users incredible flexibility in scaling up or down their application as required by a project or mission.
Tesseract Ventures was founded in 2018 by John Boucard, a veteran inventor, engineer and technologist. The company enables businesses to defy the boundaries of space and time through next-generation technologies. Robots, smart spaces, wearables and radically connected platforms are just some of the tools created by Tesseract in its mission to make industries smarter, better connected and more efficient. The company is based in Kansas City, MO and Tampa, FL. For more information, visit www.tesseractventures.io.
A Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the innovation arm of the Department Air Force, AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent. AFWERX is the Air Force's team of innovators who encourage and facilitate connections across industry, academia, and military to create transformative opportunities and foster a culture of innovation.
AFWERX, in partnership with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), developed the SBIR open Topics to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and transition rate of the SBIR program. Through competitive awards-based program, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization.
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BOSTON and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeris Partners LLC ("Aeris Partners" or "Aeris"), a leading technology M&A investment bank, is excited to announce the launch of its new San Francisco, California office and the addition of Gray Eklund, Director, to help drive the firm's West Coast expansion.
Aeris Partners provides best-in-class M&A advisory services to leading private equity, venture capital, and founder-owned software, SaaS, and tech-enabled services companies spanning a range of high-growth verticals, including EdTech, FinTech, GovTech and Healthcare IT, among others. The firm leverages extensive domain expertise, a distinguished M&A execution track record, and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior outcomes on behalf of its clients.
Gray Eklund joins Aeris with more than 15 years of technology investment banking, M&A and financial services industry experience. Prior to joining Aeris, Gray worked as a Director with the technology investment banking group at Piper Sandler, where he focused on transaction advisory for software companies in the accounting / tax, property, banking, and insurance industries. Gray earned an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Economics from Yale University.
"The Aeris team is passionate, mission-driven and committed, and the launch of our San Francisco office marks a significant milestone in the ongoing growth and evolution of the firm," said David Joncas, Managing Director at Aeris. "Gray is an outstanding M&A banker and fantastic teammate, and we're thrilled to work with Gray during this next phase of growth."
"We're incredibly excited to welcome Gray to Aeris," said Rahul Swani, Managing Director at Aeris. "Gray's commitment to culture, collaboration and execution excellence aligns perfectly with the Aeris approach and further enhances our ability to deliver the best-in-class outcomes our clients have come to expect."
"I'm absolutely thrilled to join Aeris Partners. The Aeris team's track record and commitment to delivering world-class M&A advisory services and outcomes are truly differentiated. I'm excited to build on the firm's growth and momentum, and to lead the firm's West Coast expansion with the launch of our San Francisco office," said Gray Eklund, Director at Aeris.
Aeris Partners provides best-in-class strategic M&A advisory and investment banking services to leading private equity, venture capital and founder-owned software and SaaS clients throughout North America. Aeris leverages decades of software industry and M&A experience, data-driven strategic insight, a collaborative hands-on approach, and an unparalleled commitment to delivering exceptional M&A outcomes for each client. Aeris advisory services include transformational sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and growth equity recapitalizations spanning high-growth market verticals, including Education (EdTech), Energy & Power, Financial Technology (FinTech), Government (GovTech), Healthcare IT (HCIT), HR Tech, Pharma & Life Sciences Tech (PharmaTech), and Supply Chain (SCM), among others. For more information, please visit: aerispartners.com.
Aeris Partners LLC is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcade Publishing, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishers, Inc., announced today that it has acquired World English rights to a novel, THE BIRD HOTEL, by New York Times bestselling author and journalist, Joyce Maynard. The deal was negotiated by Mark Gompertz, Senior Acquisitions Editor at Skyhorse Publishers, and Laurie Fox at the Linda Chester Literary Agency.
"Joyce Maynard is a bold and extraordinary storyteller," states Tony Lyons, the President and Founder of Skyhorse Publishing. "It is a great honor to publish her."
Jeanette Seaver, co-founder of Arcade, adds, "Joyce Maynard is an immensely talented writer, whose work I greatly admire. The Bird Hotel is a welcome gem on Arcade's list."
THE BIRD HOTEL is a big sweeping story spanning four decades narrated by an American woman escaping her tragic past in a small Central American village. It follows the gradual reclamation of her life through her experiences as an unlikely hotel owner and the many people she meets on her journey.
"Fifty years ago I read Joyce Maynard's ground-breaking essay, 'An Eighteen-Year-Old Looks Back on Life' in The New York Times Magazine and I became a huge fan," states Gompertz. "To work with her now is a career highlight."
Maynard is the author of nineteen acclaimed books including the novels TO DIE FOR and LABOR DAY, both made into motion pictures, and more recently, COUNT THE WAYS. Dramatic Rights to THE BIRD HOTEL are represented by Judi Farkas. Whitney Lee of The Fielding Agency is representing translation rights.
"As I approach the 50th anniversary of the publication of my first book, in May of 1973, I'm thrilled to be working with a publisher whose commitment to keeping a diverse range of voices alive in the conversation remains unbowed," states Maynard. "I look forward to bringing a new story out into the world, exploring a landscape and a set of characters very different from those I've explored in my long career, until now."
THE BIRD HOTEL will be published May, 2023.
Arcade was founded in 1988 by Richard and Jeannette Seaver as an independent trade publishing company. In 2010, Arcade was acquired by Skyhorse Publishing and relaunched in 2011 as an imprint that continues to discover, publish, and promote new and brilliant voices in fiction and literary nonfiction from the US and around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/arcade-publishing/.
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Skyhorse Publishing
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"From custom T-shirts and merchandise to creative endorsements and now a one-of-a-kind watch by Jones & Son Fine Jewelry"
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas Baseball is still riding high from finishing the season 3rd ranked in the nation. This has given the current and former players huge opportunities for some unique NIL deals. NIL deals have only been around a year but that hasn't stopped local businesses large and small from creating the landscape for the future of the NIL in the state of Arkansas and its college players.
No longer a Razorback, now MLB draft pick Michael Turner is coming off his record setting final season. He not only has t-shirts and merchandise deals, however, after an ESPN analyst called him a "rental player" Turner and his super-agent Mackenzie Tole creatively turned it into a NIL opportunity. First, they started with special made t-shirts that had Michael's image and the tag line "Rental Player" created by Zabulon Publishing. The second deal was with Castle Rental in Northwest Arkansas as their official "D1 rental player" for the local business.
However, this next deal takes the cake. Turner this week, in the week of the MLB draft, in which he is expected to be drafted, has now come out with his own "Turner time" watch. The watch was designed and created by Jones & Son Fine Jewelry in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mike Turner said, "I am so excited to partner with Jones & Son Fine Jewelry to make Turner Time come to life in this new watch." "From what I have seen so far, this is probably one of the most unique ideas for a NIL deal yet for any Arkansas athlete, I am just grateful that Jones & Son brought my idea to life"
Turners' agent Mackenzie Tole of Tole Sports Management said "We are so excited to finish off Michael's record setting season with this final NIL deal to finish his college career. It is fitting considering the contributions Michael made to this team and the energy he brought to every game. His big plays would always be referred to as "Turner Time" and every time he pointed to his wrist the crowd went wild!"
Here are the details on the limited-edition Turner Time watch:
-Watch was custom designed right here in Arkansas by Jacob Jones of Jones & Son Fine Jewelry and is made from the very best materials including a precision Japanese movement and stainless-steel case
-Watch sells for $199 and can be bought online at https://jonesandson.com/turner-time-watch-by-michael-turner/Turner-Time-Watch-x-Michael-Turner-p477095522 or in store at Jones & Son Fine Jewelry's Little Rock, Arkansas location
About Jones & Son Fine Jewelry: Jones & Son is a Little Rock, Arkansas jeweler and a leading engagement ring manufacturer and is a direct diamond importer since 1986. Jones & Son was voted Arkansas's Best Jeweler in 2021 by AY Magazine
Jacob Jones
Jones & Son Fine Jewelry
1-501-590-7721
me@jacobdjones.com
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") announced that they have been selected as a finalist for the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas 2022 in the Digital Product of the year category. QCI Loyalty eliminates the burden of systems integration and the need for an app. It uses the now ubiquitous QR code for permissioned interactions, linking every touchpoint of a resort. Guests earn rewards and offers based on their property-wide activity tracked through smartphones. QCI Loyalty has been purpose-built to manage loyalty member data, member transactions and the operational aspects of a guest loyalty system across the entire property.
CTO of QCI, Andrew Cardno, stated, "QCI Loyalty, with its patented QR code technology, bypasses two generations of technology and steps into a maintenance-free modern world where operators can focus on unique experiences rather than the mechanics of printing player cards and doing player signup. What is especially exciting is that every gaming machine, every table game and every other touch point throughout the casino becomes a valuable interaction and a great place to signup new customers."
Featuring the newest and hottest slot machines, live Poker tables, nationally known recording artists and comedians, simulcast lounge and sports bar, dining and live Jai-Alai, The Casino @ Dania Beach offers a gaming and entertainment experience like no other. Plus, it is a proud participant of the Broward County Safe & Clean Pledge. www.CasinoDaniaBeach.com
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in more than 55 casino resorts in North American and over 3,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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Shawnee Co. man sentenced to 12+ years for meth distribution
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Shawnee Co. man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for the distribution of meth.
On Friday, May 13, Shawnee Co. District Attorney Mike Kagay says a Topeka judge sentenced Roger Dehart after he was convicted in State of Kansas v. Roger Dehart.
Kagay said Dehart was arrested during a drug investigation by the Topeka Police Department when he was charged and later indicted with three counts:
- Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine over 100 grams - Level 1 drug felony
- Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia - Level 5 drug felony
- Possession of a hallucinogenic drug - Class A misdemeanor
On Nov. 9, 2021, Kagay said a court trial was held before Judge Ossmann. After a presentation of the evidence and arguments were heard from both parties, he said the Court found Dehart guilty of all three counts.
On Friday, the AG said Ossmann sentenced Dehart to serve 154 months - 12.8 years - in prison.
The Kansas Department of Corrections records show that Dehart was also convicted in 1999 and 2001 for drug distribution and again in 2000 for driving while suspended.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EDCON, a non-profit annual global Ethereum conference and De University of Ethereum (UETH), a decentralized global educational platform initiated by the Ethereum community announced today that its interactive symposium, "Ethereum a New Era", will take place on August 28th at CHASE CENTER in San Francisco. This highly anticipated FREE event will be the first time Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum's core researchers and developers have come together in public to openly deliberate future plans of action and direction.
Ethereum: a New Era will bring attendees the opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with the top minds of Ethereum. This event is open to blockchain enthusiasts as well as industry experts. The attendees will have unparalleled access to inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities.
Keynotes and panels at the event are set to address some of the most important questions from the community — from the process of PoS to consensus safety, layer 2 decentralization, blockchain regulation, and Ethereum's road to mass adoption.
"UETH is dedicated to helping all members of the community that are motivated to learn while also creating an environment that will foster the development of the future leaders of Ethereum," said Cy Li, the director of UETH. "We are thrilled to host this symposium in San Francisco and bring together the best and brightest of our community. With Ethereum entering the new proof of stake era and the amount of innovation it's channeling globally, there has never been a more important time for Ethereum and its core team members to come together and address the future of the blockchain."
Please find a link below to sign up and redeem your ticket for Ethereum: a New Era
https://go.ueth.org/
About UETH
De University of Ethereum (UETH) is a decentralized non-profit community educational organization. UETH carries the mission for mass adoption of the Ethereum network. The goal for UETH is to establish a systematic and intuitive learning process for students of Ethereum at all levels.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that required coverage of an HIV prevention drug under the Affordable Care Act violates a Texas employer’s religious beliefs and undercut the broader system that determines which preventive drugs are covered in the U.S.
The ruling was handed down by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, whose courtroom in Fort Worth is a favored venue for conservative opponents of the federal health care law that’s also known as “Obamacare.” He ruled in 2018 that the entire law is invalid but was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
O’Connor’s latest ruling targets a requirement that employer-provided insurance cover the HIV prevention treatment known as PrEP, which is a pill taken daily to prevent infection.
The challenge was brought by a company owned by Steven Hotze, a conservative activist in Texas who helped defeat proposed nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Houston and pushed Republicans for a law mandating that public school students use only the bathroom of the sex listed on their birth certificate. He is described in the lawsuit as operating Braidwood Management “according to Christian principles and teaching.”
The attorney who filed the suit was an architect of the Texas abortion law that was the nation’s strictest before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June and allowed states to ban the procedure.
“Defendants do not show a compelling interest in forcing private, religious corporations to cover PrEP drugs with no cost-sharing and no religious exemptions,” O’Connor, who was appointed by President George W. Bush, wrote.
O’Connor also ruled that a federal task force that recommends coverage of preventive treatments, which is made up of volunteer members, violates the appointment clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The impact of the ruling beyond the plaintiffs was not immediately clear. However, patient advocates and Democrats criticized the decision as a threat that reverberates beyond Texas. The Human Rights Campaign called it “an intentional attack on LGBTQ+ people.”
The Biden administration is likely to appeal. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Employers’ religious objections have been a sticking point in past challenges to the federal health care law, including over contraception. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-judge-rules-against-required-coverage-of-hiv-prevention-drug/ | 2022-09-08T17:02:40Z |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy Software Foundation – the motion picture industry's premier organization for advancing open source software development across image creation, visual effects, animation, and sound technologies – today announces the Digital Production Example Library (DPEL) as its newest hosted project.
The DPEL project grew out of the industry's long-standing need for production-grade sample content in order to thoroughly test hardware and software in development and ensure that it can scale to the demands of the film and TV content creation process. Such content is normally locked inside each studio, with legal, copyright and policy barriers that make it difficult to distribute to developers, researchers and educators. The goals of DPEL are to encourage, curate, and publish production-grade sample assets that will be of value to the broader community. Providing a vendor-neutral platform along with a uniform license agreement will help make it easier for studios to contribute content.
One of DPEL's first hosted assets is the American Society of Cinematographer's Standard Evaluation Material II (StEM2), which comprises an entire 17-minute short film, The Mission, carefully designed to stress-test modern image processing and exhibition systems, including high dynamic range and high frame rates.
Additional assets hosted by DPEL at launch include:
- Animal Logic's ALab Phase 2: A full production scene with over 300 production quality assets, two animated characters, and baked procedural fur and fabric all provided as a part of the first open-sourced USD scene and shot context from a studio.
- Intel's Volumetric Clouds Library: A collection of 30 VDB cloud assets, including both dense and sparse clouds, at resolutions ranging from quite small (< 1 MB) to quite large (> 8 GB).
- Noa character from Amazon Web Services (AWS): A complete animatable main character, with rig, geometry, textures, and hair groom, represented in Maya. Noa is the hero of the short film Spanner, created by AWS's in-house production team FuzzyPixel.
"When production assets are made available to the community, everyone benefits: software and hardware developers can better test and demonstrate their products, researchers can validate their ideas and be inspired, and so in turn, filmmakers get better and more robust tools to use," explained Eric Enderton, Director of Film Rendering Technology at NVIDIA and the chair of DPEL's Technical Steering Committee. "When Disney released the Moana Island dataset, it generated a lot of excitement. We want to encourage more of these generous donations, and broaden what's available."
DPEL started as the Assets Repository Working Group within the Academy Software Foundation, as members worked to establish the ASWF Digital Assets License, a uniform license agreement that balances the intellectual property concerns of the asset donors with the needs of the users. For developers, it eliminates the hurdle of getting legal approval for each new piece of content while also making it easier for studios to contribute production-grade content to the broader community through DPEL. The ASWF Digital Assets License was formally adopted in January 2022 and is used for all DPEL assets.
"Establishing a vendor-neutral repository of production-class assets is a huge milestone for our industry: it will enable more robust software development for studios and software vendors and will help end users better understand the scale of real-world production," said David Morin, Executive Director of the Academy Software Foundation. "The Digital Production Example Library is one of the first projects to come out of our Foundation Working Groups, and I am very much looking forward to seeing DPEL expand and diversify into all types of production content."
Future development of DPEL will be guided by its Technical Steering Committee. Developers, artists and others interested in learning more or contributing to the DPEL project can get involved here.
Companies interested in supporting the mission of the Academy Software Foundation can learn more and join at aswf.io/join.
About Academy Software Foundation
Developed in partnership by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation, the Academy Software Foundation was created to provide a world-class home for open source software developers in the motion picture and broader media industries to share resources and collaborate on technologies for image creation, visual effects, animation and sound. The Academy Software Foundation is home to DPEL, MaterialX, OpenVDB, OpenColorIO, OpenEXR, OpenCue, OpenTimelineIO, Open Shading Language, rawtoaces and Rez. For more information about the Academy Software Foundation, visit https://www.aswf.io/.
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Emily Olin
Academy Software Foundation
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DANVERS, Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Know Scleroderma" is the National Scleroderma Foundation's theme for June 2022 Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma is a rare rheumatic disease that affects connective tissue and the vascular system causing fibrosis in the skin (localized scleroderma) or internal organs (systemic sclerosis), which can be life-threatening. Throughout the month, the Foundation will post videos and photos of individuals affected by scleroderma on its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn social media accounts. The campaign highlights the Foundation's belief that to know scleroderma is to understand the impact of a rare disease that is life-threatening for many and can cause physical disabilities and change lives forever. Featured in the campaign is recording artist Ashley Barron, who was diagnosed with localized scleroderma at age 5, and is the Foundation's Celebrity Ambassador.
"To know scleroderma is to make individuals with scleroderma feel seen and understood," said Barron. "When I was diagnosed, I had never heard of scleroderma before. I didn't know anybody who had scleroderma. I didn't know there were any resources out there. It was just my parents and I trying to navigate this journey."
Also featured in the Know Scleroderma campaign are preeminent physicians and researchers Virginia D. Steen, MD, Georgetown University, John Varga, MD, University of Michigan, and Carol Feghali-Bostwick, PhD, Medical University of South Carolina.
Awareness month is punctuated on June 29 by World Scleroderma Day, which commemorates Paul Klee, a gifted, abstract artist who died of systemic sclerosis on June 29, 1940. Klee's paintings were strongly influenced by his illness.
All are invited to join the National Scleroderma Foundation and all members of the scleroderma community during June and throughout the year to help overcome scleroderma forever. Learn more at scleroderma.org.
ABOUT SCLERODERMA
Scleroderma is a rare rheumatic disease that affects connective tissue and the vascular system causing fibrosis in the skin and the internal organs, which can be life-threatening. The cause is not yet known, and there is no cure. The face of scleroderma includes more than 300,000 Americans of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.
ABOUT ASHLEY BARRON
Ashley Barron is country music artist who embraces the independent and powerful country woman aura in her writing and music. Influenced by the country greats such as Johnny Cash and other modern stars like Miranda Lambert, she now incorporates her life experiences and stories into her writing, creating passionate, home-grown, and relatable music. Her past single, "Beer in a Bar," received critical acclaim and topped in Billboard at #37. Her next release, "Let Me Go," showed her strength both lyrically and vocally. Ashley's newest single, "The Wind," is an encouraging anthem to stay strong and keep going when life gets difficult. Her self-titled, debut album is available now! ashleybarronofficial.com
ABOUT THE NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION
The National Scleroderma Foundation is a relentless force for people who have scleroderma as it advances medical research, promotes disease awareness, and provides support and education to people with scleroderma, their families and support networks. Its highly regarded peer-reviewed research grant program aims to discover the cause, understand the mechanisms, and overcome scleroderma forever. scleroderma.org.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 33 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho officials reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.
That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March 2020 to 445,040.
There are a total of 348,715 confirmed cases and 96,325 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below.
The state said 103,940 people have received one dose of a two dose series, and 409,671 people have received an additional or booster dose. 2,344,645 total doses have been administered. 934,103 people are fully vaccinated.
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 8 new confirmed and probable case of COVID-19 and one new death in southeast Idaho. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 37,949. Out of those cases, 37,410 have recovered from COVID-19. There are 511 deaths in the health district. You can view more HERE.
SIPH covers Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power.
With decreasing cases being reported, Eastern Idaho Public Health will be updating its dashboard weekly each Monday. There are a total of 9 active cases and 472 total deaths. You can view more HERE.
EIPH said 115,543 people in the health district are fully vaccinated. There have been 9,828 breakthrough cases, and those cases averaged 222 days from completing the vaccine.
EIPH covers Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties.
The hotspots so far this week are Ada County, Bannock County, Canyon County, Bingham County and Kootenai County.
The average age of Idahoans with COVID-19 is 39.0 years and ranges from 1 to 100 years of age. The data excludes 80 persons with unknown age.
The age group with the most cases is 18-29 with 102,964 cases.
The state said 29 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 16,996, and 0 new cases have been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 2,918.
74,555 vaccine breakthrough cases have been reported.
2 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 4,913.
State officials say deaths by age group breaks down as follows:
- 2 person died in the age group less than 18
- 21 people died between the ages of 18 and 29
- 60 people died between the ages of 30 and 39
- 183 people died between the ages of 40 to 49
- 400 people who died were between the ages of 50 to 59
- 898 people were between the ages of 60 and 69
- 1,356 people were between the ages of 70 and 79
- 1,993 people were 80+
94.65% of deaths with known race were White. 0.9% of deaths with known race were Asian. 0.37% of deaths with known race were Black or African American, 1.88% American Indian/Alaska Native, 0.33% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and 1.88% were "Other race/multiple races." The race category for 12 deaths is pending.
92.03% of deaths with known race were Non-Hispanic. 7.97% of deaths with known ethnicity were Hispanic. The ethnicity for 10 deaths is pending.
On Friday, the IDHW updated it's dashboard. Below are the changes to data visualizations implemented April 15:
- Daily Cases Trend: Case dates are bases on the date of report rather than the date the investigation record was added to the statewide data system. The date of report represents the earliest date of a record that established evidence of infection (e.g. lab report, medical record).
- Onset Date Trend: This graph was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and onset date is not available in most laboratory results.
- Estimated Recovered was removed. This cannot be calculated without onset date.
- -Counts of Asymptomatic cases was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and symptom status is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases among Healthcare Workers was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and occupation is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases by Date of Onset and Public Health District was removed. Universal case investigation is no longer conducted and onset date is not available in most laboratory results.
- Cases by Public Health District was added. This graph breaks out the daily cases trend by public health district of residence.
COVID-19 in Idaho
Below are the details released by the Idaho Division of Public Health. These numbers are updated after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday based on surveillance system records provided by health districts. Local public health districts may be announcing cases of COVID-19 that are not reflected in the state’s numbers. These numbers are preliminary and subject to change. | https://localnews8.com/health/coronavirus/2022/04/15/covid-19-updates-33-new-idaho-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths/ | 2022-04-15T23:46:21Z |
A cozy collection of cottages is the concept for a new multifamily development in southwest Temple.
Rezoning for the proposed project was unanimously approved on its first reading Thursday.
The project is addressed at 3126 S. General Bruce Drive and is located near the intersection of South Loop 363 and Interstate 35. City Council members rezoned the 16.4-acre tract from its previous mix of multifamily and light industrial uses to all planned development multifamily zoning.
Shane Seabolt, who works for the developer Clay Development Partners, said the multifamily project will be like a combination of single-family homes and apartments.
“It is a fully detached community, each home is independently leased, has its own four exterior walls but is professionally managed and maintained in the same manner as a multifamily (development) would be,” Seabolt said.
Officials said the development is estimated to have about 134 units, with units having between one and three bedrooms.
Brian Chandler, director of planning and development for the city, said the project will only have about 8.1 units per acre of land compared to the 20 units per acre allowed under the proposed zoning.
The residential community will include various amenities such as carports and garages for vehicles. Other features will include a swimming pool, dog park, community center and walking paths.
The developer has promised to erect a safety net along the northern side of the property to protect properties from the nearby Sammons Golf Course.
Officials said the project plans to cater towards new families with small children as well as those who are retired.
“It is kind of a cottage concept for rent,” Chandler said. “Not short-term rentals but one year and 18-month rentals with a variety of floor plans and elevations.”
The development will have two entrances, one on South General Bruce Drive and the other on West Avenue K.
Jason Deckman, the city’s case manager for the project, said officials worked with the Texas Department of Transportation early to make sure that increased traffic from the development would be fine on the highway frontage road.
“The traffic impact assessment did not recommend any additional signals or turn lanes based on the projected volumes,” Deckman said. “TxDOT concurred and accepted that, so the impact of both of those entrances has been assessed and approved by (them).” | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_50bd275c-0d36-11ed-99c5-63553385ccde.html | 2022-07-27T00:00:13Z |
MINNEAPOLIS , June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolving Solutions has been named a 2022 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The company ranked #6 of Top Minnesota Workplaces in our category. A complete list of those selected is available at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2022.
"We are honored to be in this elite list of Minnesota's Top Workplaces," said Jaime Gmach, chief executive officer, Evolving Solutions. "This is a reflection of our strong culture and values. We know that our successes, and the value we deliver to our clients, is based on the quality people we hire, develop, and support."
The Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 79,000 employees at Minnesota public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Nearly 4,300 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.
"Thanks goes to our team members who make Evolving Solutions a great place to work each and every day," said Bo Gebbie, president, Evolving Solutions. "We continually strive to ensure Evolving Solutions is a great place to work. Ultimately, it is our employees who placed us on this list, and this tells us that we are on the right path."
"The companies in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the very best work environments in the state of Minnesota," said Michael J. Klingensmith, Star Tribune Publisher. "My congratulations to each of those exceptional companies."
Evolving Solutions helps clients modernize and automate their mission-critical applications and infrastructure to support business transformation. Our business is client-centric consulting and delivery of technical solutions to enable modern operations in a hybrid cloud world.
Learn more about Evolving Solutions – and how to join one of Minnesota's top workplaces – at www.evolvingsol.com.
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Quarterly results include record Earnings Per Share and a sequential reduction in debt. Capital structure milestones achieved through the retirement of all remaining high-yield debt, completion of the $50 million share repurchase authorization, and an extension and increase of the revolving credit facility. Subsequent to quarter-end, Ryerson increased its dividend and approved a $75 million share repurchase authorization. Ryerson continues to invest in value-added services, as well as new plants, equipment and digital systems across our intelligent service center network to enhance the customer experience.
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Highlights:
- Record diluted EPS1 of $5.10 and Adjusted diluted EPS1 of $5.31 on $1.74 billion of revenue
- Net Income of $196.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO2 of $224.2 million
- Repurchased $186.9 million of 8.50% senior secured notes due 2028 (the "Notes")
- $47.7 million in shares repurchased, completing a $50 million share repurchase authorization fourteen months ahead of expiration
- Increased revolving credit facility to $1.3 billion and extended through June 2027
- Reduced debt to $534 million and net debt3 to $492 million
- Increased book value of equity4 to $851 million up from $706 million at March 31, 2022
- Announced a third quarter 2022 dividend of $0.15 per share, a 20% increase from last quarter
- Approved a $75 million share repurchase authorization, subsequent to the quarter-end
- Retired the final $50 million outstanding balance of the high-yield Notes subsequent to the quarter-end
A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP measure is included below in this news release.
Eddie Lehner, Ryerson's President and Chief Executive Officer, said "I want to thank all of my Ryerson teammates for pulling together brilliantly with our valued customers and suppliers amidst the stacking challenges across the business landscape to produce another strong quarter of financial and operational performance. We achieved many important milestones during and subsequent to the quarter. We are no longer a high-yield debt company as we redeemed all of our remaining outstanding notes, significantly reduced our cash interest expense, increased our dividend, completed our initial share repurchase authorization fourteen months ahead of the two year expiration, announced a new two year, $75 million share repurchase authorization, and amended, extended and upsized our credit facility with improved pricing and terms while making important investments in growth across our service center network. All of these actions have placed us on a solid foundation to re-invest, grow and return capital to our shareholders. As we continue our 180-year journey of providing great customer experiences across our intelligent network of value-added service centers, our optimism of a future favoring modern manufacturing with recyclable industrial metals as a core enabler of sustainable growth with good paying jobs remains impassioned and resolute."
Our revenue in the second quarter experienced an average selling price increase of 0.5% offset by a sales volume decrease of 0.8% quarter-over-quarter. This compares to our guidance of average selling price growth of 0% to 2% and sales volume growth of 0% to 2% growth. Driven by faster and sharper-than-anticipated price declines in nickel, aluminum and carbon steel indices during the quarter, we experienced mid-quarter margin compression as spot-replacement cost of inventory fell faster than average-cost of inventory amidst decelerating increases in average selling prices. Our stainless-steel customers pivoted from buying longer positions in inventory as seen in the first quarter to just-in-time buying and destocking as material availability increased, demand moderated and spot-market pricing fell as the quarter played out. This inflection occurred sooner than our prior guidance had contemplated as supply constrained demand, combined with commodity price declines, to lessen customer quoting activity and order rates. Ryerson's second quarter end-market sales volumes decreased sequentially by 0.8%, partially driven by the HVAC and Food Processing, Machinery and Agricultural Equipment sectors, and partially offset by increased sequential sales volumes of 6.6% in Oil & Gas, 4.0% in Commercial Ground Transportation and 1.5% in Metal Fabrication and Machine Shops.
Ryerson generated revenues of $1.74 billion in the second quarter of 2022, a sequential decline of 0.3%, compared to $1.75 billion for the first quarter of 2022. Gross margin expanded sequentially by 320 basis points to 26.7% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 23.5% in the first quarter of 2022. Second quarter of 2022 cost of goods sold included LIFO income of $73.8 million, compared to LIFO expense of $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding the impact of LIFO, gross margin contracted 110 basis points to 22.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 23.6% in the first quarter of 2022. The Company maintained good expense leverage and management in the second quarter of 2022 as warehousing, delivery, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue increased modestly to 10.5%, compared to 10.1% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by notable cost inflation at the producer, wholesaler and retail levels.
Net income attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation for the second quarter of 2022 was $196.4 million, or $5.10 per diluted share, compared to $163.6 million, or $4.17 per diluted share in the previous quarter. The second quarter of 2022 includes a charge of $14.5 million, compared to a $5.3 million charge in the first quarter of 2022 related to loss on the retirement of debt. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2022 we generated a $3.8 million gain on the sale of assets. Excluding these one-time items and the associated income taxes, adjusted net income attributable to Ryerson Holding Corporation for the second quarter was $204.4 million, or $5.31 per diluted share, compared to $167.5 million, or $4.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022. Ryerson generated second quarter Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO of $224.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to first quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO of $250.6 million.
Ryerson generated $85.5 million of operating cash in the second quarter of 2022 driven by strong operating profit. The Company's cash conversion cycle was 78 days in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 77 days in the first quarter of 2022. Ryerson's leverage ratio for the second quarter of 2022 remained flat quarter-over-quarter at 0.5x, a record low since our Initial Public Offering in 2014. The Company ended the second quarter of 2022 with $534 million of debt and $492 million of net debt, a decrease in net debt of $15 million, compared to the first quarter of 2022 driven by strong operating results. The Company's global liquidity, composed of cash and cash equivalents and availability on its revolving credit facilities, increased to $894 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $760 million as of March 31, 2022.
Bond Repurchase. During the second quarter of 2022, Ryerson repurchased $186.9 million of its Notes through open market purchases and a tender offer. As of June 30, 2022, $50.0 million of Notes remained outstanding, which we subsequently redeemed on July 23, 2022. Related to the Note repurchases and bond tender executed in the second quarter, a loss on retirement of debt of $14.5 million was recognized and is excluded from adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share.
Credit Facility Refinance. During the second quarter of 2022, Ryerson amended and restated its credit facility extending the maturity by 2 years to 2027 while increasing the borrowing facility from $1.0 billion to $1.3 billion. As a result of the amended terms, the Company expects to be able to lower its borrowing costs by 12.5 basis points and improve its overall credit terms.
Jim Claussen, Chief Financial Officer stated "We are pleased to have effected numerous capital structure improvements which effectively complete Ryerson's balance sheet transformation. During the second quarter of 2022, and subsequent events, Ryerson saw transformational changes including the retirement of our high yield debt, repurchase of approximately 1.6 million shares, increase and extension of our revolving credit facility, 21% sequential growth in our book value and increase in our free float. We now have a capital structure where assets and liabilities are better aligned for growth and through-the-cycle performance."
Dividends. On August 3, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on September 15, 2022 to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2022. During the second quarter of 2022, Ryerson returned approximately $52.4 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. We paid a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.125 per share, amounting to a cash return of approximately $4.7 million for the second quarter of 2022.
Share Repurchase. On May 13, 2022, Ryerson's principal shareholder, an affiliate of Platinum Equity LLC (Platinum), completed its underwritten secondary public offering of 3.5 million shares of Ryerson's common stock and Ryerson concurrently repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares directly from Platinum for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $47.7 million. Ryerson made these repurchases with cash on hand under its existing share repurchase program, which authorized the Company to acquire up to an aggregate amount of $50.0 million of the Company's common stock through August 4, 2023. The secondary offering and concurrent share repurchase reduced Platinum's ownership from approximately 54% to 43%, and increased Ryerson's free float proportionally by 11 percentage points to 57% of shares outstanding.
Share Repurchase Authorization. On August 3, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a $75 million share repurchase authorization of the Company's common stock after the exhaustion of the previous share repurchase authorization during the second quarter. The new authorization will expire in August 2024.
Ryerson expects counter-cyclical business conditions in the third quarter of 2022. Benchmark carbon, aluminum and nickel prices have all rebased downward by an average of approximately 25% from the second quarter through July 31, 2022, compared to the first quarter of 2022. Despite our diversified commodities mix, at approximately 50% stainless steel and aluminum, lower average selling price movements quarter-over-quarter appear to be broad-based while demand is moderating overall given slowing economies in the U.S., Europe, and China. As such, Ryerson anticipates third quarter 2022 revenues in the range of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion, with a sequential average selling price decrease of 5% to 8%, and a shipment volume decrease of 4% to 6%. LIFO income in the third quarter of 2022 is expected to be $35 million. We expect adjusted EBITDA, excluding LIFO in the range of $110 million to $120 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $2.40 to $2.60.
Ryerson will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022, on Thursday, August 4th, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The live online broadcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website, ir.ryerson.com. A replay will be available at the same website for 90 days.
Ryerson is a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Founded in 1842, Ryerson has around 4,000 employees in approximately 100 locations. Visit Ryerson at www.ryerson.com.
1EPS is Earnings per Share
2For EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding LIFO please see Schedule 2
3Net Debt is defined as Long Term Debt plus Short Term Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents and excludes Restricted Cash
4Book value of Equity is defined as Total Assets less Total Liabilities
The contents herein are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or buy, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security ("Security") of the Company or its affiliates ("Ryerson") in any jurisdiction. Ryerson does not intend to solicit, and is not soliciting, any action with respect to any Security or any other contractual relationship with the Ryerson. Nothing in this release, individually or taken in the aggregate, constitutes an offer of securities for sale or buy, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any Security in the United States, or to US persons, or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is unlawful.
Certain statements made in this presentation and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates, objectives, or projections relating to the future. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "objectives," "goals," "preliminary," "range," "believes," "expects," "may," "estimates," "will," "should," "plans," or "anticipates" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. The Company cautions that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Among the factors that significantly impact our business are: the cyclicality of our business; the highly competitive, volatile, and fragmented metals industry in which we operate; the impact of geopolitical events, including Russia's invasion of the Ukraine and global trade sanctions; fluctuating metal prices; our substantial indebtedness and the covenants in instruments governing such indebtedness; the integration of acquired operations; regulatory and other operational risks associated with our operations located inside and outside of the United States; impacts and implications of adverse health events, including the COVID-19 pandemic; work stoppages; obligations under certain employee retirement benefit plans; the ownership of a majority of our equity securities by a single investor group; currency fluctuations; and consolidation in the metals industry. Forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors, including those set forth above and those set forth under "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, we caution against placing undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, new information or otherwise.
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cari M. Schwartz has been and is, currently, involved with many non-profit organizations that focus on healthcare needs of people across the country. As a Partner Attorney at Kantor & Kantor, LLP, it is her passion to bring education about patient's rights, maximizing health insurance benefits, how to handle health insurance claims, and represent individuals who have had their health insurance claims wrongfully denied.
It was, then, an easy decision for Mrs. Schwartz to look towards a reputable non- profit organization such as Triage Cancer in order to seek acceptance onto their Legal Advisory Council. So, it was a great honor at Kantor & Kantor to have her accepted onto this prestigious organization's council in August of 2021! Since that time, the partnership has deepened because of her engaging and supportive efforts, including sponsorship for their 2022 Conferences.
"I was excited and honored to join Triage Cancer's Legal Advisory Council and have the opportunity to collaborate and partner with thought leaders and trail blazers in the cancer community. Over the past 10 years Triage Cancer has filled a gap in the cancer community by providing free education and advocacy for people affected by a cancer diagnosis. My entire legal career has been focused on helping people and that is exactly what Triage Cancer does for people every day," said Mrs. Schwartz.
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. Their Legal Advisory Council is made up of leaders in the legal community who have a connection to the cancer community and are interested in our work, and/or lawyers who have subject matter expertise that pertains to the legal issues often faced by those in the cancer community. "We are very pleased to have Cari Schwartz join our Legal Advisory Council, and bring her expertise and the expertise of the Kantor & Kantor team to the table, to support the cancer community in navigating the plethora of legal and practical issues that often accompany a cancer diagnosis," said Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq., CEO, Triage Cancer.
Kantor & Kantor is recognized as one of the most experienced, reliable, and persistent law firms in the field of insurance, ERISA, and pension law. We know the difficulty our clients face when dealing with an insurance company, employer, or provider. The attorneys at Kantor & Kantor bring a wealth of experience litigating in both the Federal and State Courts throughout the country.
Since 2004, our law firm has grown from its' Northridge, California home office base to an additional 6 offices on the west coast, with capabilities to represent people nationwide. Getting the best representation is critical and we have a proven track record of being the law firm that strives to provide the best for our clients, from beginning to end.
Kantor & Kantor, LLP
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United States
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MENLO PARK, Calif. , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avails Medical, a pioneer in rapid, automated and fully electrical antibiotic susceptibility testing (eAST™) announced today the commencement of U.S. pivotal clinical trials for its eQUANT system, which will be used to support a submission for FDA clearance.
Avails' eQUANT system provides a standardized inoculum (0.5 McFarland equivalent) directly from a positive blood culture in as fast as 40 minutes that can be used with traditional automated AST systems and with disk diffusion, accelerating AST turnaround times by as much as one day.
"eQUANT addresses the critical need for faster bloodstream infection diagnostics to enable physicians to optimize antibiotic therapy early, either by broadening it to overcome resistance to empiric agents used or to narrow it to minimize unnecessary use of broad-spectrum agents. Also facing a general staff shortage across microbiology laboratories, automating and accelerating the preparation of standardized organism suspensions for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of positive blood cultures using the eQUANT system will result in improved workflow and faster turn-around times", said Michael R. Jacobs, MD, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University and Director Emeritus, Clinical Microbiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
In a recent clinical pilot study Avails demonstrated highly accurate AST results when using the eQUANT McFarland output. With eQUANT, AST results were available at least 22 hours faster compared to conventional methods.
"Our modular, cost-efficient eQUANT system features a small footprint and straight-forward user interface, making it well suited for widespread adoption from clinical laboratories to community hospitals. The technology is designed to fit seamlessly into the existing workflow of laboratories of all sizes and enable timely and accurate AST results", said Dr. Oren Knopfmacher, CEO of Avails Medical.
Contact:
press@availsmedical.com
About Avails Medical Inc.
Avails Medical, Inc., a privately held company, was founded to help fight one of today's biggest global health threats - antibiotic resistance. The Avails all-electrical technology platform is designed to significantly reduce the amount of time required to obtain the reliable antibiotic susceptibility data, which is necessary to enable accurate therapy decisions. Avails' electronic biosensor technology is designed to improve speed and accuracy in pathogen quantification and susceptibility testing directly from human specimens by eliminating crude, time-consuming and manual specimen culturing steps. www.availsmedical.com
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Defense rests after challenging agents in Whitmer plot trial
(AP) - Lawyers for two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called investigators to the witness stand Friday to try to raise questions about their tactics in 2020 and highlight scornful attitudes.
The defense rested its case on the ninth day of trial. Closing arguments were scheduled for Monday in federal court in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. declined to testify. They are on trial for a second time after a jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict but acquitted two other men.
John Penrod, a Delaware state trooper who worked on the case with the FBI, was confronted with text messages in which he called Croft a “coward” and other pejoratives.
What about “moron?” asked attorney Joshua Blanchard.
“It could be Mr. Croft or it could be anyone in the group,” Penrod replied.
Blanchard also played audio of FBI agent Hank Impola telling an informant, “A saying we have in my office is, ‘Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story.’”
But on cross-examination, agent Corey Baumgardner agreed with a prosecutor who said Impola’s remark two months after the arrests was actually a reference to how Croft and Fox would spin the kidnapping allegations.
The defense argues that Fox and Croft were entrapped by agents and informants who fed their wild anti-government views. Prosecutors say the group wanted to trigger a national revolt and was furious over COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Whitmer during the early stages of the pandemic.
Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. Fox, 39, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in the Grand Rapids area.
Whitmer, a Democrat, has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Trump recently called the kidnapping plan a “fake deal.”
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Names of 3 district judge nominees in Lyon, Chase Co. sent to Gov.
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The names of three nominees for district judge in Lyon and Chase counties have been sent to the Governor.
Kansas Courts says the Fifth Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees for an open district judge position to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who to appoint.
The Court noted that the vacancy will be created by the Sept. 3 retirement of Chief Judge Merlin Wheeler. The Fifth Judicial District includes Chase and Lyon counties.
The nominees are as follows:
- Jeremy Dorsey, Emporia, legal counsel, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
- Douglas Jones, Cottonwood Falls, district magistrate judge, 5th Judicial District; and municipal court judge in Cottonwood Falls
- Laura Miser, Emporia, assistant county attorney, Lyon County Attorney’s Office
To be eligible for a district judge position in the state of Kansas, nominees are required to be at least 30 years old, a lawyer admitted to practice in the state and engaged in that practice for at least five years and a resident of the district at the time of taking office and while holding it.
After the newly appointed judge spends a year in office, the Court noted that they will be required to stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, it said the incumbent will serve a 4-year term.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPTX), a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics, today announced that it will host a virtual R&D Day on July 12, 2022 at 12:00 pm ET. Leap's executive management team will be joined by distinguished key opinion leaders to share emerging data for the Company's lead clinical candidate, DKN-01, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) protein, and provide updates to its clinical development strategy.
A live webcast of the event may be accessed on the Investors page of the company's website at https://investors.leaptx.com/, where a replay of the event will also be available for a limited time.
Leap Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LPTX) is focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics. Leap's most advanced clinical candidate, DKN-01, is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) protein. DKN-01 is in clinical trials in patients with esophagogastric, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and prostate cancers. Leap has entered into a strategic partnership with BeiGene, Ltd. for the rights to develop DKN-01 in Asia (excluding Japan), Australia, and New Zealand. For more information about Leap Therapeutics, visit http://www.leaptx.com or view our public filings with the SEC that are available via EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov or via https://investors.leaptx.com/.
CONTACT:
Douglas E. Onsi
President & Chief Executive Officer
Leap Therapeutics, Inc.
617-714-0360
donsi@leaptx.com
Matthew DeYoung
Investor Relations
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
matthew@argotpartners.com
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‘I got my heart’: Woman’s death unites two families through one heart
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - The death of an Omaha-area woman is helping bring two families together four years later.
WOWT reports Nicollena Cabello Hartzell died when she was just 33-years-old. She was an organ donor, however, and her heart is now helping another man live.
Her parents, Brian and Sandra Cabello, said their daughter grew up, graduated and joined the Army. But she passed away suddenly when she returned home in 2018.
Florida resident Richard Arce said he received Hartzell’s heart later that year and wouldn’t be alive now without it.
“Two families are going to be united as a family, you know,” Arce said. “I’m just so grateful. If it wasn’t for their daughter, I wouldn’t even be here today.”
Arce recently made the trip to Nebraska to meet Hartzell’s family and to say thank you.
“Does thank you really mean anything? It does. Is there a better word? There’s not. The fact of the matter is, we met — finally. I think that that is the thank you, the gift,” Arce said.
The families united in person for the first time.
“It’s just like having her here, having her here next to us,” Sandra Cabello said.
Arce brought a gift with him, a heart-shaped crystal.
“It says, ‘The beat goes on. Grateful and thankful for the gift of life. Richard and Nicollena. I got my heart on 4/22/2018 at 3:30 p.m.,’” Arce said.
Master quilter Connie Rose also stepped in to help preserve a blanket made by Hartzell’s grandmother that her family said their daughter cherished.
Brian Cabello said he has waited for a long time to hear from his daughter again and now her heartbeat is helping bring new life to her family.
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Electric utility-owned distributed energy microgrid brings grid resilience, increased security, and clean energy benefits to new residential community in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emera Technologies announced today that utility Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has successfully purchased, installed and received regulatory approval for its BlockEnergy® microgrid platform for use in a pilot program serving Southshore Bay residential development, a community south of Tampa, Florida. The BlockEnergy™ solar-plus-energy storage microgrid, fully owned and operated by TECO, enables increased operability, security, and grid resilience to mitigate extreme weather and other events that can impact electric utility grid uptime. BlockEnergy microgrid also provides TECO with a cost-effective way to offer a distributed clean energy resource to its Southshore Bay customers and to quickly advance its vision to achieve a net-zero carbon future.
The Southshore Bay residential community, developed in partnership with Lennar Homes (home builder) and Metro Development Group (land developer) is comprised of 37 new homes all equipped with fully-integrated, shared rooftop solar PV systems. Each home has a battery storage and power electronic control system, or BlockBoxTM, which connects to the neighborhood distribution network, where it communicates and shares energy as needed within the community. A central energy park is located near the entrance of Southshore Bay, containing supplemental batteries, optional additional generation for use during outages, and a connection to the electric utility power grid.
With this utility-owned business model, homeowners still pay for electricity at the same metered rate as they normally would, with no extra grid charges or other fees. By being part of the BlockEnergy network, up to 80 percent of their home energy comes from the sun without having to hire a solar contractor to install a rooftop PV system, go through the permitting and interconnection process, and then operate and maintain the system.
"We are continually striving to find new ways of bringing smarter, cleaner, and more reliable energy to our customers," said Dave Pickles, vice president of electric delivery of Tampa Electric. "The BlockEnergy™ microgrid pilot project is a promising solution that brings a new layer of control, operability, and flexibility. It's one that can directly benefit our customers and help us to realize our net-zero vision."
"We developed our BlockEnergy™ utility-owned business model with the charter to find a win-win solution for utilities, homeowners and regulators to offer clean, reliable energy to homeowners," said Rob Bennett, chief executive officer of Emera Technologies. "We are excited TECO is leading the way by adopting BlockEnergy™ for Southshore Bay and providing a model residential community that other utilities can learn from, follow suit, and continue to make the necessary changes we need for a cleaner, more grid-resilient future."
After two years of pilot testing and optimizing the platform at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico (in collaboration with Sandia Laboratories), BlockEnergy™ received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for Southshore Bay as a four-year pilot project. It's a significant milestone pointing to the platform's commercial readiness for widespread adoption in Florida and other U.S. regulated utility environments. The Tampa Electric news also comes on the heels of Emera Technologies' recent UL 9450 fire and safety certification for the energy storage control system integrated with the BlockEnergy platform™.
"We are looking at sustaining infrastructure and ensuring mission readiness in a way that is safe, secure, reliable, and cost-effective," said Colonel David Miller, the former commander of Kirtland Air Force Base. "The Emera project is right in line with what we are trying to do. This also positions us as a leader in helping the state of New Mexico meet 2045 renewable portfolio standards, while testing an innovative and practical approach to energy surety and resiliency."
BlockEnergy Availability
Emera Technologies is now available for utility customers. For sales inquiries, please contact connect@blockenergy.com. For more information on BlockEnergy, please see background explainer video here.
BlockEnergy and Emera Technologies at DISTRIBUTECH International This Week
Emera Technologies is presenting an invited paper on the benefits of BlockEnergy and utility-owned distributed energy microgrid platforms at the DISTRIBUTECH International Conference, being held May 23-25 in Dallas. In addition, Emera Technologies will be exhibiting on the show floor in Booth 4212 for those interested in a demonstration and learning more about the platform.
About BlockEnergy
BlockEnergy is the world's first distributed renewable energy platform for new communities of all sizes. A truly plug-and-play energy system, BlockEnergy is comprised of a simple kit of parts, able to be installed by local utilities as a capital asset to deliver the most advanced, secure, resilient power available. Scalable, stormproof, and able to interoperate seamlessly with the local grid when needed, BlockEnergy allows new communities to benefit from a seamless platform combining rooftop solar, energy storage, and smart distributed controls.
About Emera Technologies
Emera Technologies is a dedicated and nimble organization focused on developing new ways to deliver renewable energy to customers. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the team engages experts, research organizations, and technology leaders to capitalize on the disruptive challenges and innovation opportunities in today's energy industry. For more information on Emera Technologies, please visit https://blockenergy.com/. Emera Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with more than 2.5 million customers.
About Tampa Electric
Tampa Electric, one of Florida's largest investor-owned electric utilities, serves about 800,000 customers in West Central Florida. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Emera Technologies Contact
Bobbi Dillow-Walsh
Bobbi.Dillow-Walsh@emeratechnologies.com
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
https://claimyourloss.com/securities/inotiv-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29618&from=4
The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Inotiv between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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BEIJING (AP) — On a balmy Sunday night, residents of an upscale Shanghai compound took to the streets to decry lockdown restrictions imposed by their community. By the following morning, they were free to leave.
The triumphant story quickly spread on chat groups across the Chinese city this week, sparking one question in the minds of those who remained under lockdown: Shouldn’t we do the same?
By the end of the week, other groups of residents had confronted management in their complexes, and some had won at least a partial release.
While it’s unclear how widespread they are, the incidents reflect the frustration that has built up after more than seven weeks of lockdown, even as the number of new daily cases has fallen to a few hundred in a city of 25 million people.
They also are a reminder of the power of China’s neighborhood committees that the ruling Communist Party relies on to spread propaganda messages, enforce its decisions and even settle personal disputes. Such committees and the residential committees under them have become the target of complaints, especially after some in Shanghai and other cities refused to allow residents out even after official restrictions were relaxed.
More than 21 million people in Shanghai are now in “precaution zones,” the least restrictive category. In theory, they are free to go out. In practice, the decision is up to their residential committees, resulting in a kaleidoscope of arbitrary rules.
Some are allowed out, but only for a few hours with a specially issued pass for one day or certain days of the week. Some places permit only one person per household to leave. Others forbid people to leave at all.
“We have already been given at least three different dates when we are going to reopen, and none of them were real,” said Weronika Truszczynska, a graduate student from Poland who posted vlogs about her experience.
“The residential committee told us you can wait a week, we are going to reopen probably on June 1st,” she said. “No one believed it.”
Two days after the Sunday night breakout at the upscale Huixianju compound, more than a dozen residents of Truszczynska’s complex confronted their managers on a rainy Tuesday,
The residents, who were mostly Chinese, demanded to be allowed to leave without time limits or restrictions on how many per household. After the demands were not met, some returned to protest a second day. This time, four police officers stood watch.
On Thursday afternoon, community representatives knocked on the doors of each resident with a new policy: Write their name and apartment number on a list, take a temperature check, scan a barcode — and they were free to leave.
“We got the possibility of going out just because we were brave enough to protest,” Truszczynska said of her fellow residents.
The Shanghai lockdown has also prompted resistance from people being taken away to quarantine and workers required to sleep at their workplaces. Videos on social media showed what were said to be employees of a factory operated by Taiwan’s Quanta Computer Inc. trying to force their way out of the facility in early May.
The party’s strict anti-virus campaign has been aided by an urban environment in which hundreds of millions of people in China live in gated apartment compounds or walled neighborhoods that can be easily blocked off.
The front line for enforcement are the neighborhood committees that are responsible for keeping track of every resident in every urban household nationwide and enforcing public health and sanitation rules.
Many tend to err on the side of over-enforcement, aware of the example made of public officials who are fired or criticized for failing in their pandemic prevention duties.
The importance of neighborhood committees dwindled in the 1990s as the Communist Party relaxed restrictions on the movement of citizens, but they have been undergoing a resurgence in an ongoing tightening of societal controls under President Xi Jinping.
The incident at Huixianju prompted others to speak out. In a series of videos that circulated this week, about two dozen people march toward the Western Nanjing Road Police Station, chanting “Respect the law, give me back my life.”
Residents of a compound in Jing’an district saw the gates of neighboring compounds open over the past month — yet theirs remained locked. On Wednesday, about two dozen gathered at the gate, calling out to speak with a representative.
“I want to understand what are the neighborhood leaders planning?” one woman asks in a video of the incident. Another woman chimes in: “Are you making progress?” A third resident points out that they should be free by now, since the compound has been case-free for a while. “Didn’t they say on television that things are opening up? We saw it on television,” an older man says.
The next day, the community issued one-day passes — residents were allowed out for two hours on Friday, with no word on what would happen after that.
Shanghai authorities have declared a June target for life to return to normal. But some people aren’t waiting, pushing the boundaries bit by bit.
On Thursday night, more than a dozen young people gathered for a street concert in the same district where Sunday’s protest took place. Video of the last song, “Tomorrow will be better,” was shared widely on social media.
A police car parked nearby with its flashing red and blue lights and headlights on. As the final song drew to a close, an officer wearing a face shield strode toward the group and said, “OK you’ve had enough fun. It’s time to go back.” The crowd dispersed.
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Associated Press researcher Si Chen in Shanghai and writer Joe McDonald in Beijing contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/shanghai-lockdown-residents-demand-release-and-some-get-it/ | 2022-05-27T22:24:13Z |
Woman gets 18-60 years in prison for repeated rape of 6-year-old boy, DA says
LOCK HAVEN, Penn. (Gray News) – A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to 18 to 60 years in prison for the repeated rape of a 6-year-old boy.
According to the Clinton County District Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Tonya Krout was sentenced this week following her arrest in 2021.
The DA’s office said Krout admitted to Judge J. Michael Salisbury that she repeatedly raped the victim between 2010 and 2015, starting when the boy was 6 years old.
Salisbury sentenced Krout to a minimum of 18 years in prison to a maximum of 60 years. Krout will be eligible for parole after serving the first 18 years when she is 56 years old.
Salisbury said he believes Krout is “absolutely likely to re-offend if given the opportunity to abuse another child” and insisted that she stay in prison for a long time in order to protect other children who she might otherwise encounter.
According to the DA’s office, Krout was previously convicted in New York in 2016 for a separate sexual abuse case involving a 4-year-old child.
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Dataminr adds cybersecurity industry pioneer Dave DeWalt to lead its corporate market advisory board and enters new strategic partnership with NightDragon to further accelerate its rapid client growth across corporate enterprises
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataminr, the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, today announced a new strategic advisory partnership with NightDragon, a dedicated cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy investment and advisory firm, to further turbocharge its growth and drive meaningful impact for corporate enterprises facing growing challenges at the intersection of cyber and physical security.
As part of this partnership, NightDragon will bring to bear decades of experience from its broad network of advisors and internal team of industry experts, who will work with Dataminr to rapidly expand the use of their pioneering products by CISOs and CSOs across global enterprises, forge new strategic partnerships, and conduct joint webinars and studies on emerging trends in cyber and physical security, and cyber-physical threat fusion solutions.
Additionally, NightDragon Founder and Managing Director and cybersecurity industry luminary Dave DeWalt will also form and lead Dataminr's new Corporate Market Advisory Board of top industry leaders from the fields of physical security, cyber security, and reputation risk. Together, this Board will provide ongoing strategic guidance to Dataminr, assist the company in further expanding its client foothold across global enterprises, and help to unlock the full potential of its real-time information discovery platform across a growing set of corporate use cases.
"In today's world, we are facing greater cyber and physical threats than ever before, reinforcing the need for faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for corporate enterprises around the world. Dataminr is uniquely positioned to solve these challenges with our real-time AI Platform and, with the help of NightDragon and our new corporate market advisory board chaired by Dave DeWalt, we can establish ourselves as the leader in the emerging space of converged cyber-physical security," said Ted Bailey, Founder and CEO of Dataminr.
"Over the last few years, we have seen the fusion of cyber and physical coming together, demanding a new generation of real-time risk mitigation tools. The NightDragon team and I look forward to working closely with the Dataminr team to bring to market the industry's first cyber-physical threat fusion solution to CISOs and CSOs and further establish the company as the clear market leader in this emerging field," said Dave DeWalt, Founder and Managing Director, NightDragon. DeWalt brings more than 25 years of experience leading both early-stage innovators and Fortune 500 organizations including as CEO of McAfee, FireEye and Documentum, where he collectively drove more than $20B of shareholder value.
Today's announcement aligns with a year of significant growth for Dataminr. Following its successful $475M growth capital financing in 2021 at a $4.1B valuation, Dataminr acquired WatchKeeper, an innovative geovisualization platform, and Krizo, a real-time crisis response platform–– both of which are now fully integrated into Dataminr Pulse and available to customers. With these capabilities integrated into Pulse, corporate enterprises now have the tools to both seamlessly contextualize and take rapid action on the realtime events and critical information discovered by Dataminr. Today, Dataminr's Pulse product is leveraged by nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 50 and half of the Fortune 100 across sectors spanning financial services, insurance, healthcare, technology, energy, retail, consumer goods, transportation and logistics, and more.
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Dataminr delivers the earliest warnings on high impact events and critical information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world's leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs, and newsrooms. Recently valued at $4.1B, Dataminr is one of New York's top private technology companies, with 900+ employees across eight global offices.
Since its founding in 2009, Dataminr has created the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, which detects digital patterns of emerging events and critical information from public data signals. Today, Dataminr's leading AI platform performs trillions of daily computations across billions of public data inputs from over 300,000 unique public data sources. The company has been recognized for its groundbreaking AI platform and rapid revenue growth by Forbes AI 50 and Deloitte Fast 500, and has been named to Forbes Cloud 100 for five consecutive years.
Alongside Dataminr's corporate product, Dataminr Pulse, the company provides public sector organizations with its First Alert product for first response, including the United Nations, which relies on First Alert in over 100 countries. Dataminr for News is used by more than 650 newsrooms and by over 30,000 journalists worldwide.
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NightDragon is an investment and advisory firm focused on growth and late-stage investments within the cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy industries. Its platform and vast industry network provide unparalleled threat insights, deal flow, market leverage and operating expertise to drive portfolio company growth and increase shareholder value. Founded by Dave DeWalt, the NightDragon team has more than 25 years of operational and market expertise leading technology companies such as Documentum, EMC, Siebel Systems (Oracle), McAfee, Mandiant, Avast and FireEye. Read more about NightDragon at www.nightdragon.com.
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Psychologist hired by Depp testifies about Heard’s health
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A forensic psychologist testified Tuesday that actor Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder, as the civil lawsuit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp continues to wallow in the couple’s personal issues.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post referring to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article contains “defamation by implication” because it clearly refers to allegations of domestic abuse made by Heard when she filed for divorce in 2016.
The psychologist, Shannon Curry, was hired by Depp’s legal team. She said she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard, as well as from reviewing her mental-health records.
Curry also testified that Heard does not suffer post-traumatic stress disorder from her relationship with Depp, as Heard has claimed.
Depp’s team hopes Curry’s testimony bolsters their contention that Heard was the aggressor in the couple’s troubled relationship. Depp just concluded four days on the witness stand and testified about Heard’s “need for conflict” and her tendency to hound and pursue him during arguments when he tried to walk away and disengage.
The two personality disorders are similar, Curry said. Borderline personality is a disease of instability, she said “driven by an underlying fear of abandonment.” She said people with the disorder “will make desperate attempts to prevent that from happening.”
Evidence introduced earlier at the trial includes audio clips of Heard begging Depp not to leave, and to stay with her after he indicated a desire to break up or separate.
She also said that borderline personality disorder “seems to be a predictive factor for women who implement violence against their partner.” Depp has said he is the one who was a victim of domestic violence, and that Heard hit him on multiple occasions and threw items like paint cans and vodka bottles at him.
Histrionic personality disorder, Curry said, is associated with “drama and shallowness,” and a need to be the center of attention.
She said there’s a correlation in the disorder with people who are physically attractive and “utilize their looks to get that attention.”
On cross-examination, Heard’s lawyers questioned Curry for potential bias, noting that she had dinner and drinks with Depp and his lawyers at Depp’s house before she was hired. Curry said it was just part of the interview process.
And Heard’s lawyers called attention to evidence that Heard reported abuse contemporaneously to her therapist and to the couple’s marriage counselor.
While the libel lawsuit is supposed to center on whether Depp was defamed in the article, most of the trial has focused on ugly details of the couple’s brief marriage. Depp has denied ever striking Heard. Heard’s attorneys say Depp physically and sexually abused her and that Depp’s denials lack merit because he was often drunk and high to the point of blacking out.
Earlier Tuesday, jurors heard testimony from Tara Roberts, who managed Depp’s private island in the Bahamas. She testified that she never saw Heard with any kind of bruises. Her testimony also provided another window into some of the extravagances of Depp’s lifestyle.
She said she was paid $120,000 to manage the island, where Depp tooled around on a John Deere utility vehicle. The island had a four-person staff, including Roberts, though Depp was only there a few times a year. One section of shoreline on the island was dubbed Brando Beach, for the actor with whom Depp had collaborated in the past.
Roberts also testified about an incident that occurred when Depp and his family had a final excursion on a yacht before it was to be sold to author J.K. Rowling. On cross-examination, Roberts acknowledged that Depp passed out face-first in the sand, and that she arranged for a helicopter to take some passengers away after the yacht trip turned unpleasant.
Earlier testimony has centered on activities that occurred in the five penthouses Depp owned atop the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles.
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CARMEL, Ind., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syra Health, Corp. ("Syra Health" or the "Company"), an emerging health care and life sciences leader, today announced a major expansion due to growth in contracts received. Syra Health supports health and life sciences organizations across the spectrum by providing health equity solutions, healthcare education, medical communication solutions, and value-based care services. The Company has more than doubled the size of its office space and has added nearly 75 employees since 2020. The Company is well on its way to reaching 150 total employees, in Indiana alone, over the next year. This expansion is due to the success of current projects including contracts with the government, pharmaceuticals, academia, and payers.
Syra Health is a minority and women-owned scientific and medically oriented professional services company, and the leadership team has significant professional experience with the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare institutions, managed care markets, and government agencies.
Syra Health has a growing service line with numerous solutions including population health management, behavioral and mental health, health analytics and quality, medical education and outreach with the goal of improving patient lives and health outcomes. The total addressable market in the next few years for the various US market segments Syra Health targets is approximately $350 billion and is growing rapidly. The fastest growing segments are healthcare educational solutions, 10% CAGR through 2028, and health analytics, 20% CAGR until 2028, and behavioral health, 5.3% CAGR. The company believes it has numerous competitive advantages including offering a full spectrum of services across all customer segments, experienced and dedicated health analytics and client program management teams. The Syra Health technology team also has a robust pipeline of innovative products and applications in development that are catered to patient engagement and education.
"Syra Health is in the process of establishing a national footprint by adding additional public and private sector customers, additional employees outside of Indiana, and an enhanced and diverse array of services and solutions. The Company is experiencing sizeable growth and we believe it is poised for larger growth in the future," said Deepika Vuppalanchi, PhD, CEO.
Syra Health partners with public and private sector healthcare and life science organizations in addressing the most pressing challenges by providing forward-thinking, innovative, and sustainable solutions. Syra Health is a scientific and medically oriented professional services company that leverages deep healthcare and managed-care industry expertise to create solutions for our clients based on real-world evidence and insights from advanced analytics. The services and solutions include population health management, behavioral and mental health, health education, medical communications, health analytics and quality, and government solutions.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South" or "the Company") (TSXV: DSM) reports that at the hearing held on June 30, 2022, the court ordered the following:
- Haib Minerals (Deep-South fully owned subsidiary) must file its heads of argument 15 days (September 12, 2022) before the hearing;
- The Minister of Mines and the other respondents must file their heads of argument 10 days (September 19, 2022) before the hearing;
- The indexed and paginated papers and the record must be filed by September 23, 2022;
- The hearing will be held on October 3 and 4, 2022.
The Company will provide regular updates in this regard and any other matter concerning this situation.
About Deep-South Resources Inc
Deep-South Resources is a mineral exploration and development company Deep-South growth strategy is to focus on the exploration and development of quality assets in significant mineralized trends and in proximity to infrastructure in stable countries. In using and assessing environmentally friendly technologies in the development of its copper project, Deep-South embraces the green revolution.
Neither the 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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Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Deep-South, are inherently subject to significant technical, political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: political risks associated with the Company's operations in Namibia; the failure of the Namibian Government to comply with its continuing obligations under the Act to allow for the renewal of the Licence; the impact of changes in, or to the more aggressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices; the inability of the Company and its subsidiaries to enforce their legal rights in certain circumstances. For additional risk factors, please see the Company's most recently filed Management Discussions & Analysis available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shares of Allegiant Air’s parent company tumbled in after-hours trading Monday after the budget airline gave a disappointing preview of its second-quarter earnings that it said were undercut by higher costs, including fuel.
Allegiant Travel Co. said after the market closed that it expects to report earnings of 62 cents per share. The company had previously forecast profit of 92 cents per share, and analysts had been even more bullish, expecting $1.36 per share, according to a FactSet survey.
Its shares traded down more than 18% in extended trading on Monday.
Allegiant’s woes echoed what bigger airlines have been saying the past two weeks: Demand for tickets remains strong as people want to travel following more than two years of pandemic, but costs are rising rapidly for fuel, labor and other expenses.
The Las Vegas-based airline said revenue for the April-June quarter was about $629 million, up 28% from the same period in 2019, and strong sales have continued in July, with flights running slightly higher than 90% full on average.
However, Allegiant paid $4.32 per gallon for fuel in the quarter, higher than it has expected, and planes consumed $9 million in extra fuel that the airline blamed on hauling more passengers per flight, which makes the planes heavier. Costs other than fuel were up 14% per mile, compared with 2019.
Allegiant is scheduled to report quarterly results on Aug. 3. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/budget-airline-allegiant-cuts-profit-outlook-on-rising-costs/ | 2022-07-26T10:49:44Z |
How to become a cruise ship captain
Francesca Street
Gigantic cruise ships are a marvel of the modern age, but when it comes to steering these oceangoing titans through stormy seas, narrow waterways, in and out of ports big and small while keeping everyone on board safe, the responsibility lies with one person.
The captain.
It’s a job unlike any other. Leadership skills are a must, as is being able to handle a crisis. Then there’s understanding the oceans — the complex world of currents, tides and winds. Maritime engineering knowledge is a plus. As is the ability to command the logistical demands of a small city. At sea.
So how do you become the captain of a cruise ship?
For Belinda Bennett, it was a long road paved with the doubts of those who repeatedly told her she wouldn’t succeed. During training, she endured the hardships of long periods away from loved ones while learning to overcome seasickness.
In 2016, aged 39, Bennett achieved her goal: she took the helm of the Wind Star, an 148-passenger luxury sailing vessel operated by Windstar Cruises.
“My first trip was mixed feelings,” Bennett tells CNN Travel. “Excitement and pride that you are finally becoming a captain. Scary and nerve wracking, as hello, all of a sudden everyone was looking to you for the right answer, and you suddenly have the responsibility for every single person’s life on the ship.”
It was strange, she says, “maneuvering the ship without an experienced person guiding and monitoring you, and public speaking with all eyes on you.”
“To say it was a roller coaster is an understatement.”
But Bennett, who grew up on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic ocean, had been preparing for that roller coaster for a long time.
At 17, she commenced a four-year merchant navy cadet training program. This was partly spent on land studying at college, and partly accruing experience at sea. Bennett qualified as an officer of the watch and worked on a cargo ship for 18 months, where she was responsible for keeping an eye on the bridge and ensuring the ship stayed on track.
“It was long and with many challenges,” is how Bennett describes her training.
The Wind Star, which debuted in 1986, is designed to make guests feel like they’re on a private yacht. The vessel operates via computer-operated sails on masts, and accommodates only a small number of passengers and crew.
When Bennett took the helm of the ship in 2016, she became the first Black female captain of a cruise ship.
“To be honest, I was doing my job and embracing the new role,” she says. “I don’t feel special being the first Black female in the cruise industry […] Breaking the glass ceiling was just another bonus of reaching the top of the profession, and encouraging others to follow is a pleasure to see.”
Rising up the ranks
While no two paths to captaincy are necessarily the same, most captains start as cadets, working in lower positions on board a ship, like Bennett did. Training, further qualifications and increased experience allows them to rise up the ranks.
The first step in Inger Klein Thorhauge’s sea-faring career was working as a cruise ship stewardess during her college vacation.
Thorhauge, then a teenager living on the northerly Faroe Islands, had never considered becoming a captain.
But she quickly realized that while she didn’t enjoy cleaning up after passengers, she did love being at sea.
“I thought there must be a different way of doing this, but still have the experience and still have the ability of traveling around. And somebody said to me, ‘So why don’t you apply as a cadet?'” Thorhauge tells CNN Travel.
Thorhauge applied, was accepted, and began training on board ferries and cargo ships crisscrossing the globe.
While she enjoyed the experience, Thorhauge still didn’t see working at sea as a long-term career.
“Never in my head, or in my visions did I think that this was what I was going to do for the rest of my life,” she says.
But whenever she was at port, Thorhauge would always notice the cruise ships, gleaming and glamorous. She was keen to work on board one of those vessels, as an officer this time.
One day, she decided to go for it, sending off 18 applications to cruise lines across the world.
Cunard Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, and one of the world’s most famous cruise lines thanks to its famed 20th century transatlantic crossings, was the first to respond.
Thorhauge was invited to interview and began working with Cunard in 1997. Time passed, and Thorhauge was promoted, steadily taking on more responsibility. She worked for a while for Seabourn, Princess and P&O cruise lines, before returning to Cunard to debut as a captain in 2010.
Thorhauge took the helm of Cunard’s Queen Victoria, a 294-meter-long ship that then held just under 2,000 passengers (the vessel has since been refurbished, and can now hold an extra 93 travelers).
Before commanding Queen Victoria, Thorhauge spent time at Carnival Corporation’s Training Center, where simulated sailings allowed her to practice emergency scenarios, stability and crowd-managing, as well as day-to-day management of the ship.
“You can’t just turn around and ask the captain now — that’s you,” she recalls thinking when she stepped onto the bridge as captain for the first time.
But like Bennett, Thorhauge embraced the challenge.
“I really felt I was ready. So it wasn’t scary or anything, it was just really exciting,” she says.
“There are never two days alike”
Decision-making is a key part of being a cruise ship captain.
“There are never two days alike,” says Belinda Bennett of life on board Wind Star.
“Broken machinery has to be dealt with, and when it fails, weather and routing has to be taken into account and decisions made as that changes,” she explains.
As well as technical challenges, Bennett must also oversee any personnel issues. She’s also involved with training new officers.
Thorhauge, who currently leads Cunard’s 294-meter-long Queen Elizabeth ship, which accommodates up to 2,081 passengers, is set to take the helm of Cunard’s newest vessel, Queen Anne, when the new ship launches in 2024.
Queen Anne promises a 21st century take on Cunard’s classic style, carrying up to 3,000 passengers. Renderings show luxe interiors with an Art Deco twist.
Thorhauge is honored to be appointed the first captain of Queen Anne. But she also notes that it’s a common misconception that a captain stands, alone, at the bridge all day. In fact, the bridge is staffed with several officers, and all on board decisions come from teamwork and cooperation.
For Bennett and Thorhauge, meeting and working with people from across the world is a highlight of the job. But being a cruise ship captain also comes with challenges, particularly as a woman.
“You have got to be thick skinned and strong minded for this profession,” says Bennett. “You have to be prepared to go head to head with people who cannot accept change and women at sea, and sorry to say, there are still some out there of that mindset in the maritime industry.”
Thorhauge highlights medical emergencies as another challenge for captains. These situations involve quick thinking from the on board team, she explains. A ship might need to be diverted into an unscheduled port, or an evacuation may have to take place via helicopter.
In recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some of these pressures. Cruise ship captains were on the front line as the pandemic affected the world’s cruise fleet in 2020.
“The logistics involved and the mental stress of getting crew members home, and losing crew members to the pandemic is something I definitely do not want to repeat,” says Bennett.
Fleet coordination
While Bennett and Thorhauge spend much of their time at sea, MSC Cruises’ Captain Pierluigi Barrile works entirely on land.
Barrile, 48, is the Italian cruise line’s fleet captain. He ensures smooth sailing across the board by providing shoreside support to the captains of MSC Cruises’ 19 vessels.
Barrile is from the southern Italian island of Ischia, near Naples. A childhood spent watching cruise ships pass by the island sparked his desire to pursue a career at sea.
He started as a deck cadet on a small cruise ship and subsequently worked for 20 years with Carnival Cruise Line, rising up the ranks to become captain and eventually, in 2017, Carnival’s fleet captain.
“I’m the captain’s point of contact on shore, and we discuss everything from operational issues to just a simple conversation,” is how Barrile describes his job to CNN Travel.
Barrile and the individual captains will also discuss any issues in upcoming ports, as well as officer performance. He’s in touch with all the captains every day, generally via telephone.
Barrile is also involved in MSC Cruises’ training program, helping to train the next generation of cruise ship captains.
The training program, he explains, spans everything from “technical training — bridge resource management, ship handling, electronic chart, voyage management — to more managerial training like leadership, reaction to an emergency, crowd control.”
Barrile also helps plan MSC Cruises’ cruise itineraries. And he’s the one who suggests to MSC management which captain should helm which ship.
That decision, he says, is usually based on an individual’s familiarity with a specific itinerary, region and/or port. He’ll also consider each captain’s experience with different areas of operation, as well as their experience with particular types of cruise ships, as different MSC Cruises vessels operate slightly differently.
Barrile enjoys seeing cadets rising up the ranks.
“Every single career step is very important,” he says. “There is no rush in this career, you need to be third officer, second officer, first officer, staff captain and then captain, so it may take 15 years to get there starting from cadet.
“There is no written book on how to be a captain, it’s mainly based on experience.”
James Watts is currently a third officer with MSC Cruises. Watts is from the Isle of Wight, an island off England’s southwest coast. Like Barrile, Watts was inspired to work in the maritime industry after growing up watching cruise ships in his local port.
When he decided to pursue a career at sea, Watts started training with a company called Chiltern Maritime, sponsored by MSC Cruises. He spent two years at nautical college and 12 months working at sea.
“The college phases are very tough with several exams, in one term I had upwards of 30 exams, all of which have to be passed in order to carry on in the scheme,” he recalls.
Now Watts is an officer of the watch and just finished a stint working on board MSC Seaside in the Mediterranean and Brazil.
At 323 meters long, MSC Seaside is one of the world’s biggest cruise ships, accommodating up to 5,119 passengers.
“So far it has been great to use all my skills I’ve learned over the years independently and to help the bridge team navigate such an incredible ship,” Watts tells CNN Travel.
Watts hopes to continue training and rise up the ranks. Once he’s completed 12 months working as a third officer, he’ll go back to college to study for his chief mate’s license.
“Working on board does let me see some incredible places and meet people from all over the world. I get spectacular views every day and always changing too,” he says.
Watts admits that working through the pandemic over the past two years has made life at sea more challenging — shore leave hasn’t been on the table, and the distance from home feels greater.
But Watts is committed to a career at sea and excited for future opportunities.
Captains-to-be usually start training in their late teens or early twenties. Watts is 23, while Barrile, Bennett and Thorhauge also started their careers early.
But Barrile says starting at a later age shouldn’t be a barrier to becoming a captain. Neither, he adds, should gender or race.
While the cruise industry still has a long way to go, Barrile says he’s seen ships become more diverse in recent years, with more women taking on leadership roles. Barrile says it’s great to see, and also creates a more creative and inspiring on board environment.
Bennett says her advice to anyone hoping to follow in her footsteps and helm a cruise ship one day is: “I have done it, so can you. Be true to yourself, work for what you want to achieve and you will achieve.”
Thorhauge says hard work and perseverance is key.
“If that’s what you want, if you work hard enough, you’ll get it,” she says.
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3-month-old dies after being left in hot car for several hours in Pennsylvania, police say
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UPPER ST. CLAIR, Pa. (WPXI) – A 3-month-old boy died in Pennsylvania after being left inside a hot car.
Police said they believe the infant was in the parent’s vehicle for several hours.
Officers with the Alleghany County Police Department were called to a home early Thursday evening, where they found the child, who was unresponsive.
Paramedics tried to save the child, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives are investigating.
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The product spots feature a full cast of La Colombe employees and takes a shot at the leading ready to drink coffee brand claiming 60% less sugar
PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in July, La Colombe Coffee Roasters, a premium, specialty coffee roaster with 32 cafes nationwide and the iconic Latte on-the-go beverages, will unveil its integrated summer marketing campaign, For the Love of Real, to celebrate increased national distribution of its beloved ready-to-drink, Cold Brew products and continued commitment to real taste, real ingredients, and real impact that La Colombe delivers.
The integrated summer campaign features a cast of six and a voice-over sourced from the brand's employee network, which underpins the platform of realness and authenticism.
La Colombe's real taste is helping them to outpace category growth and serve as sweet relief from the traditional ready to drink brands' overly sugared offerings. Their first national ad campaign highlights the 60% less sugar that La Colombe lattes have vs. the leading flavored coffee drink, one of the key insights that help drive the 'real' tone of the creative campaign.
The media will target the coffee curious nationwide, working to build brand and product awareness through video (streaming + mobile), social, display, search, affiliate, OOH and audio, as well as experiential, field, and influencer marketing.
La Colombe worked with New York City-based media agency, big, on integrated strategy and cross channel media activation and award-winning branding and advertising agency, Circus Maximus, on the creative. They are also working on an event and experience plan to roll out in late August.
"I am so excited to launch the first national brand campaign this summer. "For the Love of Real" reflects our brand from many angles - from the heritage of our cafes to the craft of our cold brews," said Kathryn O'Connor, SVP of Brand, Marketing, and eComm for La Colombe. "We pride ourselves on leaning into the craft of making coffee and doing everything from sourcing to roasting to cold brewing. Having all of our folks featured in the spot and shooting it at our flagship cafe illustrates what matters most to us perfectly."
The commercial highlights the process of making coffee, from bean to cup, and showcases some of La Colombe's beloved products like its roasted blends and iconic canned lattes. The talent and voice-over were done by La Colombe employees - from baristas to managers to marketing team members - and offer a unique aspect to the realness of the spots.
The tagline, For the Love of Real, speaks to the real ingredients used to make their coffee, real taste with less sugar, real roots founded in Philadelphia, and real impact within their communities.
The For the Love of Real coffee tour will surprise and delight people in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas with local collaborations, flavors and merch drops in August and September.
This campaign comes during a time of continued successful growth for La Colombe and at the height of cold brew season. The total ready-to-drink coffee category is over $5.1 billion in annual sales and growing. La Colombe is driving category growth with a 15% year over year vs. the ready to drink category which is growing at just 7%. [i] *Source - IRI - Total US Mulo+C - Latest 52 Weeks Ending 07.10.2022
This campaign is positioned to continue the successful trajectory of La Colombe's super premium ready to drink coffee products, which are the number one ready to drink coffee brand at Whole Foods and number two brand at Target and a top 5 brand in Food, Drug, and Mulo channels.
For more information on the campaign, the products, or the summer activations, visit www.lacolombe.com or follow our summer adventures using #FortheLoveofReal.
ABOUT LA COLOMBE
La Colombe (www.lacolombe.com ) is a leading coffee roaster known for ethical, long-term trade practices with growers. Considered one of the pioneers of the third wave of coffee, it provides signature classic blends and exceptional single-origin coffees to cafés, hotels, restaurants, and retailers around the world. In addition, the company owns and operates 32 cafés in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Austin – with additional locations and new markets scheduled to open in 2022-2023. The company has also made headlines in the ready-to-drink business with its ready-to-drink (RTD) LATTE – the world's first-ever textured cold latte.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) today reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Key Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2022, Compared to the Second Quarter of the Prior Year
- Completed the sale of the Engineered Wood Products (EWP) segment on August 1st. Second quarter of 2022 results reflect the EWP segment as discontinued operations
- Net sales from continuing operations decreased by 3% to $1,130 million
- Siding Solutions net sales increased by 24% to $356 million
- OSB net sales decreased by 14% to $673 million
- Income from continuing operations attributed to LP decreased by $138 million to $348 million ($4.28 per diluted share). Income from discontinued operations increased by $26 million to $37 million ($0.45 per diluted share).
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $491 million, a decrease of $174 million; Adjusted EBITDA including discontinued operations(1) was $535 million, a decrease of $149 million
- Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) was $4.19 per share, a decrease of $0.44 per share; Adjusted Diluted EPS including discontinued operations(1) was $4.57 per share, a decrease of $0.17 per share
- Cash provided by operating activities was $483 million, an increase of $26 million
- Received gross proceeds of $210 million on August 1, 2022 from the sale of the EWP segment, which will result in a pre-tax gain on the sale of between $120 million to $125 million in the third quarter
(1) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Use of Non-GAAP Information", "Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP Adjusted Income, and Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS and "Reconciliation of Income from discontinued operations to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations. Non-GAAP Adjusted Income from discontinued operations, and Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS from discontinued operations" below.
Capital Allocation Update
- For the quarter, LP paid $471 million to repurchase 7.3 million of its common shares, leaving 77.2 million common shares outstanding at June 30, 2022
- Paid $103 million for capital expenditures during the second quarter
- Paid $18 million in cash dividends during the second quarter
- Cash and cash equivalents of $517 million as of June 30, 2022
- Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share
- After quarter-end and as of August 8, 2022, LP has paid a further $197 million to repurchase 3.4 million common shares, leaving $329 million remaining under the pre-existing $600 million share repurchase authorization
- Common shares outstanding as of August 8, 2022, 73.9 million
"Including the EWP segment, the second quarter of 2022 was another record sales quarter for LP," said LP Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern. "Despite ongoing raw material inflation and logistics challenges, LP's teams consistently executed our strategy to meet sustained customer demand. The new Siding mill in Houlton, Maine, is ramping up ahead of schedule, and contributed to Siding reaching a quarterly sales record of $356 million. With Structural Solutions mix exceeding 50% for the first six months of 2022, we believe LP is now the leading producer of specialty OSB, offering the widest array of specialty OSB building solutions. While we are monitoring inflation and interest rates closely, so far we see few signs of diminished demand for our products."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Net sales for the second quarter of 2022 decreased year-over-year by $38 million (or 3%). This included a $105 million (or 14%) decrease in OSB revenue (22% lower OSB prices on 10% higher volumes, primarily driven by the Peace Valley mill restart), offset partially by Siding Solutions revenue growth of $68 million (or 24%).
Income from continuing operations attributed to LP for the second quarter of 2022 decreased year-over-year by $138 million (or 28%) to $348 million, or $4.28 per diluted share. This reflects a $174 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA, $13 million of insurance recoveries received in 2022, and a decrease in the provision for income tax of $27 million driven by lower pre-tax income in the current year.
Income from discontinued operations for the second quarter of 2022 increased year-over-year by $26 million to $37 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, primarily due to better realization of EWP prices.
First Six Months of 2022 Highlights
Net sales for the first six months of 2022 increased year-over-year by $235 million (or 11%). This included a $100 million (or 8%) increase in OSB revenue (11% higher volumes, primarily driven by the Peace Valley mill restart on 3% lower OSB prices) and Siding Solutions growth of $116 million (or 20%).
Income from continuing operations attributed to LP for the first six months of 2022 decreased year-over-year by $33 million (or 4%) to $770 million, or $9.19 per diluted share. The decrease primarily reflects a $30 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA.
Income from discontinued operations for the first six months of 2022 increased year-over-year by $85 million to $99 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, primarily due to better realization of EWP prices and a $39 million gain associated with the sale of LP's 50% equity interest in two joint ventures that produce I-joists.
Segment Results
Siding
The Siding segment serves diverse end markets with a broad product offering of engineered wood siding, trim, and fascia, including LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® (collectively referred to as Siding Solutions).
Segment sales and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
The combined effects of list price increases and improving mix of innovative products drove year-over-year increases in the average net selling price for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Additionally, the production ramp-up of the Houlton facility was ahead of schedule and contributed almost half of the year-over-year sales volume increase during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA increased for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reflecting price and volume growth largely offset by $29 million of raw material and freight inflation and $7 million of discretionary investments in support of future growth, including siding mill conversions and sales and marketing costs. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, reflects price and volume growth offset primarily by $55 million of raw material and freight inflation and $19 million of discretionary investments in support of future growth, including siding mill and sales and marketing costs.
Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
The OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products including the value-added OSB portfolio known as LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing) and LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring. OSB is manufactured using wood strands arranged in layers and bonded with resins.
Segment sales and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
OSB average net selling prices decreased year-over-year by 22% on 10% higher OSB sales volume for the three months ended June 30, 2022, resulting in a 14% decrease in net sales. OSB average net selling prices decreased year-over-year by 3% on 11% higher OSB sales volume for the six months ended June 30, 2022, resulting in an 8% increase in net sales.
The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $162 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reflects $195 million from lower prices and $22 million of increased raw material inflation offset partially by $54 million from higher sales volume. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $11 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, reflects $65 million from lower prices and $45 million of increased raw material inflation offset partially by $96 million from higher sales volume.
South America
LP's South America segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel and siding products in South America and certain export markets. This segment has manufacturing operations in two countries, Chile and Brazil, and operates sales offices in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Segment sales and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment were as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
Net sales in South America decreased year-over-year by 5% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, predominately due to 6% lower sales volume. Net sales increased year-over-year by 8% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, due in large part to higher OSB prices.
The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reflects lower sales volume and higher costs for raw material costs. The year-over-year decrease in Adjusted EBITDA of $3 million for the first six months of 2022 reflects the net effect of lower sales volume, higher raw materials costs, and higher OSB prices.
Q3 2022 Outlook and 2022 Capital Expenditure Guidance
Our guidance is based on current plans and expectations and is subject to a number of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, including those set forth below under "Forward-Looking Statements."
- Siding Solutions third quarter of 2022 year-over-year revenue growth expected to be approximately 20%
- OSB revenue in the third quarter of 2022 expected to be sequentially lower than the second quarter of 2022 by approximately 40%, assuming that OSB prices published by Random Lengths remain unchanged from those published on August 5, 2022. This is an assumption for modeling purposes and not a price forecast
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) for the third quarter of 2022 expected to be approximately $200 million
- Siding Solutions full-year 2022 expected year-over-year revenue growth continues to be greater than 20%
- Given our current outlook, capital expenditures for 2022 are expected to be in the range of $400 million to $430 million, including $200 million to $210 million for the mill conversions, $120 million to $130 million for sustaining maintenance, and $80 million to $90 million for other strategic growth projects
(2) This is a non-GAAP financial measure. With respect to Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022, certain items that affect net income on a GAAP basis, such as product-line discontinuance charges, other operating credits and charges, net, loss on early debt extinguishment, investment income, and other non-operating items, that would be required to be included in the comparable forecasted GAAP measures cannot be reasonably predicted at this time, and LP is unable to quantify such amounts that would be required to be included in the comparable forecasted GAAP measures, without unreasonable effort. As such, the Company is unable to provide a reasonable estimate of GAAP net income, or a corresponding reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income.
Conference Call
LP will hold a conference call to discuss this release today at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific Time). Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live by registering here to receive the toll-free number and a personal access pin or over the internet by going to investor.lpcorp.com and clicking "Events and Presentations" at least 15 minutes early to register and download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, the recorded webcast and accompanying presentation will be available to the public online in the Events and Presentations section of investor.lpcorp.com.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and more), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our stockholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements concerning Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's (LP) future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the beliefs and assumptions of, and on information available to, our management; assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following, which may be amplified by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the sanctions (including their duration), and other measures being imposed in response to this conflict, as well as any escalation or expansion of economic disruption or the conflict's current scope: impacts from public health issues (including global pandemics, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic) on the economy, demand for our products or our operations, including the actions and recommendations of governmental authorities to contain such public health issues; changes in governmental fiscal and monetary policies, including tariffs and levels of employment; changes in general economic conditions, including impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; changes in the cost and availability of capital; changes in the level of home construction and repair and remodel activity; changes in competitive conditions and prices for our products; changes in the relationship between the supply of and demand for building products; changes in the financial or business conditions of third-party wholesale distributors and dealers; changes in the relationship between supply of and demand for raw materials, including wood fiber and resins, used in manufacturing our products; changes in the cost and availability of energy, primarily natural gas, electricity, and diesel fuel; changes in the cost and availability of transportation; impact of manufacturing our products internationally; difficulties in the launch or production ramp-up of newly introduced products; unplanned interruptions to our manufacturing operations, such as explosions, fires, inclement weather, natural disasters, accidents, equipment failures, labor shortages or disruptions, transportation interruptions, supply interruptions, public health issues (including pandemics and quarantines), riots, civil insurrection or social unrest, looting, protests, strikes, and street demonstrations; changes in other significant operating expenses; changes in currency values and exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies, particularly the Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, and Chilean peso; changes in, and compliance with, general and industry-specific laws and regulations, including environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-bribery laws, laws related to our international business operations, and changes in building codes and standards; changes in tax laws and interpretations thereof; changes in circumstances giving rise to environmental liabilities or expenditures; warranty costs exceeding our warranty reserves; challenges to or exploitation of our intellectual property or other proprietary information by others in the industry; changes in the funding requirements of our defined benefit pension plans; the resolution of existing and future product-related litigation, environmental proceedings and remediation efforts, and other legal or environmental proceedings or matters; the effect of covenants and events of default contained in our debt instruments; the amount and timing of any repurchases of our common stock and the payment of dividends on our common stock, which will depend on market and business conditions and other considerations; cybersecurity events affecting our information technology systems or those of our third-party providers and the related costs and impact of any disruption on our business; and acts of public authorities, war, civil unrest, natural disasters, fire, floods, earthquakes, inclement weather, and other matters beyond our control. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results, events, and circumstances to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to LP's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties, and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this news release. We cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or even if substantially realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, LP undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events, or circumstances.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
In evaluating our business, we utilize non-GAAP financial measures that fall within the meaning of SEC Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which we believe provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In this press release, we disclose income attributed to LP from continuing operations before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and exclude stock-based compensation expense, loss on impairment attributed to LP, product-line discontinuance charges, other operating credits and charges, net, loss on early debt extinguishment, investment income, pension settlement charges, and other non-operating items as Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (Adjusted EBITDA), which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We have included Adjusted EBITDA in this report because we view it as an important supplemental measure of our performance and believe that it is frequently used by interested persons in the evaluation of companies that have different financing and capital structures and/or tax rates. We also disclose income attributed to LP from continuing operations, excluding loss on impairment attributed to LP, product-line discontinuance charges, interest expense outside of normal operations, other operating credits and charges, net, loss on early debt extinguishment, gain (loss) on acquisition, pension settlement charges, and adjusting for a normalized tax rate as Adjusted Income (Adjusted Income). We also disclose Adjusted Diluted EPS, which is calculated as Adjusted Income divided by diluted shares outstanding. We believe that Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted Income are useful measures for evaluating our ability to generate earnings and that providing these measures should allow interested persons to more readily compare the earnings for past and future periods. We also disclose income from discontinued operations, before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and exclude stock-based compensation expense, other operating credits and charges, net, and other non-operating items attributable to discontinued operations (Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations), income from discontinued operations, excluding other operating credits and charges, net and adjusting for a normalized tax rate (Adjusted Income from discontinued operations), and Adjusted Income divided by diluted shares outstanding (Adjusted Diluted EPS from discontinued operations), which are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations, Adjusted Income from discontinued operations, and Adjusted Diluted EPS from discontinued operations are useful measures in this period for evaluating our earnings prior to our entry into an asset purchase agreement to sell the assets of the EWP segment as of June 21, 2022 and that providing these measures should allow interested persons to more readily compare the earnings for past and future periods.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations, Adjusted Income from discontinued operations, and Adjusted Diluted EPS from discontinued operations are not substitutes for the U.S. GAAP measures of net income and net income per diluted share or for any other U.S. GAAP measures of operating performance. It should be noted that other companies may present similarly titled measures differently, and therefore, as presented by us, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations, Adjusted Income from discontinued operations, and Adjusted Diluted EPS from discontinued operations have material limitations as performance measures because they exclude items that are actually incurred or experienced in connection with the operation of our business.
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The following tables set forth: (1) housing starts, (2) our North American sales volume, and (3) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). We consider these items to be key performance indicators because LP's management uses these metrics to evaluate our business and trends, measure our performance, and make strategic decisions, and believes that the key performance indicators presented provide additional perspective and insights when analyzing the core operating performance of LP. These key performance indicators should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the U.S. GAAP financial measures presented herein. These measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled performance indicators used by other companies.
We monitor housing starts, which is a leading external indicator of residential construction in the United States that correlates with the demand for many of our products. We believe that this is a useful measure for evaluating our results and that providing this measure should allow interested persons to more readily compare our sales volume for past and future periods to an external indicator of product demand. Other companies may present housing start data differently and therefore, as presented by us, our housing start data may not be comparable to similarly-titled indicators reported by other companies.
The following table sets forth housing starts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
We monitor sales volumes for our products in our Siding, OSB and EWP segments, which we define as the number of units of our products sold within the applicable period. Evaluating sales volume by product type helps us identify and address changes in product demand, broad market factors that may affect our performance, and opportunities for future growth. It should be noted that other companies may present sales volumes differently and, therefore, as presented by us, sales volumes may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that sales volumes can be a useful measure for evaluating and understanding our business.
The following table sets forth sales volumes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
We measure OEE of each of our mills to track improvements in the utilization and productivity of our manufacturing assets. OEE is a composite metric that considers asset uptime (adjusted for capital project downtime and similar events), production rates, and finished product quality. It should be noted that other companies may present OEE differently and, therefore, as presented by us, OEE may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that when used in conjunction with other metrics, OEE can be a useful measure for evaluating our ability to generate profits, and that providing this measure should allow interested persons to more readily monitor operational improvements.
OEE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 for each of our segments is listed below:
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safe and comfortable way to communicate through a vehicle window without shouting, becoming soaked or risking exposure to airborne germs," said an inventor, from Calhoun Falls, S.C., "so I invented the SHIRLEY SAFETY SYSTEM. My design can be utilized in the drive-through lane or when speaking to anyone outside of the vehicle."
The invention provides an effective way to communicate with others outside a vehicle. In doing so, it eliminates the need to shout through the glass. It also reduces the risk of being exposed to airborne germs and it helps to prevent rain from entering the window. The invention features a safe and convenient design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CSK-196, 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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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.234 per common share. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $2.808 per common share, representing a 7.8% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.604 per common share from the second quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable July 14, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2022.
Additionally, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend on its 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08854 per depositary share, which is equivalent to $1.0625 per annum. The dividend is payable July 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2022.
About Agree Realty Corporation
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,510 properties, located in 47 states and containing approximately 31.0 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com.
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‘Parents want to be in control’- South Dakota senator moves to rollback child mask mandates
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) thinks children shouldn’t be forced to mask up. After talking to a concerned Head Start teacher from South Dakota, he’s working to roll back those mandates in every state.
Last week, the Senate passed a joint resolution condemning mask mandates for toddlers.
The measure passed with 7 Democrats in support: including both Democratic senators from Nevada and Arizona.
Sen. Thune believes it could be the sign of a greater shift in easing mandates around the coronavirus, and hopes it will pressure the Biden administration for more rollbacks.
“The toddler mask mandate is a good example of a government overreach at a time when we just don’t need this anymore, and parents want to be in control,” said Thune. “They’re tired of being told by the government how to take care of their kids”
Joint resolutions express the sentiment of Congress. In this case, the resolution says lawmakers disapprove of rules requiring children in Head Start programs to wear masks and those rules cannot be enforced.
Notably, the resolution passed as the United States crossed a key mile marker: one million deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Insider Q&A: SAP-CEO-Christian Klein
By MATT O’BRIEN
AP Technology Writer
Christian Klein was a teenager the first time he set foot in SAP’s headquarters in Walldorf, Germany as an intern. Now the 41-year-old is CEO of the software giant and steering its revenue shift from licensing fees to cloud computing subscriptions. April marks SAP’s 50th anniversary and the culmination of Klein’s first year as sole CEO. He previously shared the role for several months with co-CEO Jennifer Morgan. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/18/insider-qa-sap-ceo-christian-klein/ | 2022-04-18T15:12:24Z |
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company") would like to remind investors that the Company will be hosting its upcoming Investor Day on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Registration is currently open for the event, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.
The Investor Day will feature a presentation from management and include a preview of the soon-to-be released Vocal app, as well as a discussion of the Company's previously announced $40MM Rights Offering.
Commented Creatd Executive Chairman and Founder Jeremy Frommer, "Our team has worked tirelessly to synthesize our story. The Rights Offering is our most important financing since our Uplisting to the Nasdaq in September, 2020. I am looking forward to meeting with so many past, current, and future shareholders at the in-person event at our New York corporate office."
To register to attend Creatd's 2022 Investor Day, please visit the following link and fill in the requested details: https://creatd.com/investor-day-2022. Once registered, you will be notified when the presentation goes live at approximately 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Those interested in being considered for in-person attendance may fill in the request form, found here. The in-person event will take place at Creatd's headquarters in downtown New York City. Due to event capacity, seats will be limited.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company dedicated to unlocking creativity for creators, brands, and consumers. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
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New Family of Customizable Soft Contact Lenses Designed to Meet the Needs of More Patients
VAUGHAN, ON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced the U.S. launch of Revive™ custom soft contact lenses, a new family of customizable soft contact lenses. Available in spherical, toric, multifocal and multifocal toric options, Revive™ custom soft lenses are designed to meet the vision needs of more patients, including those with high or unique prescriptions.
"Using our proprietary technologies for spherical, multifocal, toric and multifocal toric lenses, Revive™ custom soft lenses will allow eye care professionals to use one customizable soft contact lens for a broad patient population," said Joe Gordon, president, Global Consumer, Surgical and Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb. "Revive™ custom soft lenses represent the combination of innovative contact lens features and technologies from across our comprehensive contact lens portfolio. This is just one example of our ongoing commitment to developing eye care technologies that meet the needs of patients."
Revive™ custom soft lenses are made with a non-ionic material allowing the lenses to be worn daily for up to three months. They are also available for frequent or planned replacement modalities, which provides eye care professionals the flexibility to prescribe the most appropriate modality for each patient.
"Many patients with unique vision needs, including high myopes, high astigmats, high hyperopes, demanding presbyopes and patients with small and large pupils, are traditionally challenging to fit successfully into contact lenses," said Susan Resnick, O.D., New York. "The availability of Revive™ lenses allows eye care professionals to offer patients a new lens that goes beyond standard parameters and can be customized to meet their individual vision needs."
In addition, eye care professionals who offer Revive™ lenses can take advantage of Bausch + Lomb's 120-day EZ-Exchange™ program, which allows any lens to be exchanged at no charge to ensure the best possible patient fit. The company also provides expert consultants and in-person or virtual training sessions for specialty fitting support.
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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Actor Will Smith was a guest on a new season of the Netflix show “My Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.”
The interview was recorded in January, two months before Smith’s attack on comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony over a joke about Smith’s wife’s shaved head.
Jada Pinkett Smith had previously talked about her issues with hair loss, and Smith has since apologized to Rock on social media.
The Oscar slap cast a bizarre shadow over a fun moment on the show with the former late-night host.
During the interview, Smith presented tips on throwing and dodging a punch, which he learned while training to play Muhammad Ali. He talked candidly about his drive to excel and his expectations to remain a leading man.
Smith also talked about his November 2021 memoir “Will,” which describes his feelings about not being able to protect his mother from abuse.
“The first line of the first chapter is, ‘I’ve always thought of myself as a coward,'” Smith told Letterman. “When I was 9 years old, I saw my father beat up my mother, and I didn’t do anything. And that just left a traumatic impression of myself as a coward.”
Smith added that he was ready to “dive into my art in a way that I think will be hopefully fulfilling for me and helpful for the human family.”
Smith said life was exciting because he could finally reach out to and connect with people, largely because of his own pain.
Months after the interview was filmed, Smith would blame his outburst at the 2022 Oscars on his emotional reaction to Rock’s joke, feeling it took aim at his wife’s medical condition. The board of governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences later banned Smith from any Academy events for 10 years.
“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Smith said after the ban was announced. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/will-smiths-oscar-slap-casts-shadow-on-letterman-interview/ | 2022-05-24T14:33:54Z |
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, State Farm announced a $1.2 billion equity investment in ADT Inc. resulting in State Farm owning approximately 15% of ADT after the equity investment and related transactions close. This partnership launches State Farm into a new category, allowing the company to reimagine the homeownership experience and innovate new ways to apply Smart Home technology to home insurance, with customer benefits that may include lowered costs, reduced claims, and smart home security devices that help to proactively mitigate loss caused by water, fire, or intrusion.
For more information, visit the State Farm Newsroom and ADT Newsroom.
About State Farm®:
For 100 years, the mission of State Farm has and continues to be to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its 19,400 agents and nearly 55,000 employees serve over 87 million policies and accounts – which includes auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 42 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
About ADT Inc.:
ADT provides safe, smart and sustainable solutions for people, homes and businesses. Through innovative products, partnerships and the largest network of smart home, security and rooftop solar professionals in the United States, we empower people to protect and connect what matters most. For more information, visit www.adt.com.
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MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) announced today that former BorgWarner and Ford Motor Company executive, Felecia Pryor will join its senior leadership team as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer effective August 15.
In this newly created role, Pryor will have responsibility for the company's human resources, labor relations, enterprise security, aviation, and brand and communications functions. She will report directly to John May, Deere & Company chairman and chief executive officer.
Pryor joins Deere with nearly two decades of experience in human resources and related fields at BorgWarner, Inc., and Ford Motor Company. In her most recent position, she was executive vice president and chief human resources officer at BorgWarner. Earlier, she was vice president of human resources at the company's Morse business unit. Pryor previously spent 16 years at Ford, where she was global human resources director and served in executive roles in Thailand and China. She earlier held human resources and labor relations positions at various Ford assembly plants and at the company's financial-services unit.
"Over the course of her career, Felecia has compiled an impressive record of achievement in a range of HR-related areas and is well-known for her expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion, talent development, executive compensation, performance management, succession planning, and employment law," said May, Deere's chairman and CEO. "Felecia will play an instrumental role in helping us achieve the company's strategic ambitions, strengthen the John Deere brand, and attract and retain top talent."
About Deere & Company:
Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our customers push the boundaries of what's possible in ways that are more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our technology-enabled products including John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe are just some of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also provides financial services through John Deere Financial.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.
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NCSA to Expand Role as Official Recruiting Services Partner, Support All USYS Events
Including Olympic Development Program, National League, Elite 64
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college recruiting platform, has renewed its partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
NCSA will continue to provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process.
Athletes ages 13 and over will have the option to create a free NCSA profile when registering for US Youth Soccer events and gain access to NCSA's extensive recruiting network of over 4,500 collegiate men's and women's soccer coaches across the U.S.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will provide additional recruiting education to athletes and parents including seminars at US Youth Soccer events, as well as free online webinars on how to navigate the college recruiting process.
"One of the toughest challenges for any aspiring college athlete is to successfully navigate the recruiting process," said US Youth Soccer Chief Executive Officer Skip Gilbert. "We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with NCSA College Recruiting and helping to support the aspirational goals of USYS players from every state association."
US Youth Soccer will also integrate NCSA's recruiting software, Coach Packet, and team recruiting platform, Team Edition, into all regional and national events including its Olympic Development Program (ODP), National League, and newly-established Elite 64 performance tier competition, which encompasses more than 15 of USYS' annual events.
Coach Packet provides easy access to the latest rosters, player data, schedules, and custom evaluation metrics by taking the historic bundles of paper handouts at recruiting events and complementing them with a dedicated universal iOS app. By using Coach Packet on their mobile devices, college coaches and scouts who attend US Youth Soccer events will have an easier, more efficient way of recruiting and evaluating players.
Team Edition allows coaches to track and help guide team's college recruitment processes with easy-to-use software by providing athletes exposure to NCSA's network of college coaches.
"Since we first partnered with US Youth Soccer in 2018, NCSA has helped hundreds of USYS athletes find success in recruiting and continue their sport at the next level," said NCSA President Lisa Strasman. "We look forward to continuing to work with USYS and finding new ways of integrating our tools and products into its events to better serve their members on their recruiting journey."
In addition to US Youth Soccer, ten national governing bodies have named NCSA their official recruiting partner: USA Hockey, USA Baseball, USA Softball, US Lacrosse, USA Field Hockey, USA Track and Field, USA Volleyball, USA Wrestling, USA Water Polo, and USA Triathlon.
Founded in 2000, NCSA offers recruiting advice and college coach connections to help student-athletes find their best college fit.
NCSA College Recruiting is the world's largest college recruiting platform connecting tens of thousands of student-athletes to more than 35,000 college coaches across 37 sports each year.
NCSA is part of IMG Academy, the leader in athletic-academic education and development for high school student-athletes.
Learn more about NCSA at www.ncsasports.org.
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Travon Walker signed a four-year, $37.4 million rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, a deal that includes a $24.4 million signing bonus.
Walker’s contract is fully guaranteed and includes a team option for a fifth year, both standard for NFL first-round picks. He signed it one day before the Jaguars begin a rookie minicamp.
Fellow first-rounder Devin Lloyd, the 27th overall selection, also signed his rookie deal. He gets a four-year contract worth $12.9 million and a $6.6 million signing bonus.
Jacksonville signed five of its seven draft picks in all, including running back Snoop Conner (fifth round), cornerback Gregory Junior (seventh) and cornerback Montaric Brown (seventh).
Center Luke Fortner and linebacker Chad Muma, both third-round choices, remained unsigned.
Walker and Lloyd are among a dozen first-rounders from the 2022 draft under contract, including four of the first six selections. Walker will count $6.8 million against the team’s salary cap this fall.
The Georgia pass rusher rose up draft boards following an impressive combine and landed in Jacksonville to play opposite 2018 Pro Bowl alternate Josh Allen.
The Jaguars chose the 6-foot-5, 272-pound Georgia native over Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson, who set a school record with 14 sacks in 2021 and finished second in Heisman Trophy voting. The team later added Lloyd and Muma in hopes of improving a defense that ranked 20th in the league in yards allowed in 2021 and gave up nearly 27 points a game.
Picking Walker, though, wasn’t nearly the slam dunk that drafting quarterback Trevor Lawrence at No. 1 was a year ago. Critics argued that Hutchinson was the more polished product and pointed to Walker’s limited college numbers. He had 9½ sacks in three years in Athens, including six during last season’s national championship run.
But Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke and coach Doug Pederson see a more versatile player in Walker, who logged snaps at defensive end, defensive tackle and outside linebacker in Georgia’s vaunted defense last fall. His highlights include more than sacks; he stops the run, tackles speedy receivers in the open field and tips passes that lead to interceptions.
He bided his time as a backup for two years with the Bulldogs and started to blossom as a junior. He started all 15 games in 2021, finishing with 37 tackles, including 7½ for a loss, and two pass breakups.
The Jaguars plan to take it slow with Walker, letting him learn the outside linebacker position before shuffling him to other spots along the defensive front.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najee Garvin played at three different colleges, the last being an HBCU. Being on an NBA court and wearing the NBA logo sometimes didn’t seem realistic.
He dealt with adversity after being arrested on an assault charge that was ultimately dropped. He went nearly two full years without playing a game. Garvin even became a cook at Chili’s to pay the bills.
On Monday, he wore that NBA logo after all.
Garvin was one of 28 players invited to the inaugural HBCU Showcase at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. With a few dozen scouts in the stands, and four former NBA players — all of them now at historically Black colleges and universities — doing the coaching, Garvin ran through drills and played in scrimmages, getting an audition like no other in his career.
“A job,” Garvin said, when asked what would make the day a success for him. “I’m just authentic. A job. Nowadays, it’s hard to get a job. You’ve got to be put in the right place, around the right people, who know the right stuff.”
The NBA is hoping that it put that combination of right place, right people and right stuff together — with this showcase the latest way the league hopes to give HBCU players opportunities.
There’s only one player from an HBCU school currently in the NBA, that being Robert Covington of the Los Angeles Clippers. No HBCU player has been drafted in a decade. Of the 30 rosters for teams in Las Vegas, only five featured an HBCU alum.
“I’m a visionary,” said Mo Williams, the former NBA guard who now coaches at Jackson State. “We have a lot of talent at the HBCU level that don’t get those invites to the NBA Combine, to Portsmouth, the G League Combine now, to things like that. We feel like those kids are talented enough to be professional athletes. This is a start.”
HBCU football players haven’t been left out of the spotlight. Some got the opportunity to showcase their talents in early February when the NFL hosted its first HBCU combine during Senior Bowl workouts.
The NBA has made strides for basketball players in recent years to address areas where it feels changes were needed. There are a record 15 Black coaches in the NBA right now, eight of those hires coming in the last year or so.
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game generated at least $3 million for HBCUs through donations to scholarship funds — and the exposure those schools got during the game was worth even more. The league has started a paid fellowship program that places HBCU students in jobs with the league office and with NBA and WNBA teams. And this past season, All-Star weekend included a game between Howard and Morgan State.
And now, the attention turns to individual players.
“The showcase is a chance for us to continue creating opportunity for the world’s best talent,” said Morgan Cato, an NBA vice president who is about to become an assistant general manager with the Phoenix Suns. “There’s a perception of HBCU programs not necessarily being able to turn out talent. But all of our investments from the league office are about creating opportunity, creating access, and letting great players really have the opportunity to be seen by teams.”
Many NBA players have spoken out in the last couple years about the need to help HBCU programs and improve the college experience for those players.
But there’s also a clear belief that if a player is good enough to play in the NBA — whether that player is at a Power 5 school, or overseas, or at a low-major school — someone from the league will find them.
“One thing that is undeniable is this is the best league in the world,” said Portland guard Damian Lillard, who played his college ball at Weber State and was still a lottery pick. “We want HBCUs to get more recognition. We want them to have better funding, better facilities and resources. It could be a lot better. I think that’s what has to happen.”
The showcase lasted a few hours and was basically an NBA practice: Williams, Bethune-Cookman coach Reggie Theus, Fisk coach Kenny Anderson and LeMoyne-Owen coach Bonzi Wells broke the groups into four teams, and after some drills, the players went through scrimmages.
It’s still a longshot that any of the 28 makes the NBA. But Monday might have been a step in the right direction toward getting another HBCU player to the league.
“Why hasn’t it happened? Let’s call a spade a spade: They’re not looking,” Anderson said. “The kids are not getting looked at.”
Wells said he has yet to see a pro scout at any of his team’s home games. But he presses on, insisting that he must keep trying to do his part to raise the HBCU profile at both the college and pro level, much in the same way that Deion Sanders has done with football at Jackson State.
“If we don’t do this, who will?” Wells said. “Who will? This is a blessing for us to be coaches. It’s tough for former NBA players to get jobs, and be head coaches. This is a blessing for us to have the platform that we have.”
There might be a G League opportunity for some of these players; that was the path Covington took on his way to the NBA after going undrafted. Playing internationally is another option. Former Prairie View A&M player Jawaun Daniels said he’d even listen if the Harlem Globetrotters came calling.
“My mind is always open to everything,” Daniels said.
All 28 of the players are dreamers. And maybe Monday got them one step closer to where they want to ultimately be.
“Today is the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Garvin, who played at Charlotte, Nicholls State and Hampton. “No matter where, no matter what level, it’s all about getting a job. We’ve all been overlooked, all at the bottom of the pole, and today reminds us that we can still find our way to the top.”
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- Company completes last of 10 solar sites as part of customer commitment
- Milestone demonstrates progress toward providing low-cost, clean energy solutions for Florida customers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the completion of a new 74.9-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Hardee County, Duke Energy reached a significant milestone – it has delivered on its commitment to provide 700 MW of clean energy to Florida customers.
The Charlie Creek Solar Power Plant is the last of 10 solar sites that are part of the company's multiyear plan on file with the Florida Public Service Commission to deliver 700 MW of solar generation from 2018 through 2022.
Elected officials and community leaders joined Duke Energy today at a commemorative ribbon cutting and solar panel signing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate this significant milestone and grand opening of the new site.
"Today we are delivering on our promise to build a cleaner, brighter energy future for our customers," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "By 2024, we plan to provide 1,500 MW of solar generation as part of our ongoing strategy to offer cleaner, smarter energy solutions that will benefit all Florida customers."
In addition to carbon reduction and the benefits of creating a diverse energy infrastructure, solar development fosters economic development and job creation in the areas that Duke Energy serves. During construction, the projects brought nearly 2,400 temporary construction jobs to the area.
All 10 solar facilities are located throughout Florida, as far south as Highlands County and as far north as Hamilton County. At peak output, the sites will generate enough energy to effectively offset the carbon emissions that would be equivalent to consuming about 140 million gallons of gasoline every year.
The 10 solar power plants under this commitment include:
- Hamilton (completed December 2018) in Hamilton County. Click here for video.
- Trenton (completed December 2019) in Gilchrist County. Click here for video.
- Columbia (completed March 2020) in Columbia County. Click here for video.
- DeBary (completed June 2020) in Volusia County. Click here for video.
- Twin Rivers (completed March 2021) in Hamilton County. Click here for video.
- Santa Fe (completed March 2021) in Columbia County. Click here for video.
- Duette (completed November 2021) in Manatee County. Click here for photos.
- Lake Placid (completed December 2021) in Highlands County. Click here for video.
- Sandy Creek (completed May 2022) in Bay County. Click here for video.
- Charlie Creek (completed August 2022) in Hardee County. Click here and here for videos.
Solar generation commitment
With a combined investment of more than $2 billion, Duke Energy Florida's solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants, which will benefit all Florida customers and will provide about 1,500 MW of emission-free generation from approximately 5 million solar panels by 2024.
Over the next decade, the company will continue to make innovative and targeted investments in additional solar power plants, battery storage technology, community solar, transportation electrification and a modernized power grid to help meet customers' needs for diverse, reliable energy solutions.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Founding Co-Presidents Geoffrey Greenberg and Charlie Emby to Transition to Co-CEOs
PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Play, a leading global play company behind several best-selling toy lines including Disney Doorables, Moonbug Entertainment's CoComelon, Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues & You!, and Slinky announced today the appointment of Sujata Luther as the company's President.
Luther has spent time consulting for Just Play and will assume a full-time role to support the growth and expansion of Just Play. In her new position, Luther will oversee the company's day-to-day operations. Just Play's founders and current Co-Presidents, Geoffrey Greenberg and Charlie Emby, will transition to Co-CEOs, focusing on long-term strategic planning and partnerships.
"We are excited for Sujata to helm our leadership team. Her many years of toy industry experience and expertise across strategy, insights, marketing and organizational design will be an invaluable asset to Just Play as we enter into a new phase of growth," Just Play Co-CEOs Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg jointly stated. "We're proud of the many years of success that our passionate and hard-working team has delivered, and we've never been more excited about what the future holds for Just Play."
"My consulting tenure over the past year further reinforced my belief that Just Play embodies the ideal blend of creativity, energy and passion – factors that are so critical to success in this dynamic industry. I look forward to partner with the impressive and talented organization, to guide Just Play's growth, with a keen focus on our consumers and their needs," said Luther.
Prior to joining Just Play, Luther held key executive roles across the industry including EVP of Consumer Insights at Nickelodeon, Chief Operating Officer at MGA, and Sr. VP Global Consumer Insights and Strategy at Mattel.
Just Play is a passionate toy company and global leader across a broad range of children's consumer goods including figures, playsets, dolls, plush, role-play and dress-up. They create unique and innovative proprietary lines, as well as award-winning products based on popular children's entertainment brands with best-in-class licensing partners. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen to a top 10 toy company according to NPD for the past five years. Learn more at www.JustPlayProducts.com and follow on Instagram @JustPlayProducts and Facebook.com/JustPlay.
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BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — This was the moment the rest of the field needed: In Gee Chun standing near the trees, contemplating her situation and then eventually heading back to the point of her previous shot.
A shaky third round cut her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship in half.
Chun shot a 3-over 75 on Saturday, leaving her three strokes ahead going into the final round at Congressional Country Club. On a day the leaders had plenty of trouble, Chun was holding her own until she made a double bogey on the par-5 16th hole.
“Looking forward to an exciting final round already,” she said. “If it’s going to be too easy, then I feel it is boring.”
It looked like the final round might be boring — or at least anticlimactic — as Chun maintained a comfortable lead through much of Saturday. She bogeyed Nos. 1 and 11 but birdied 2 and 12. Her lead was at five when she had to play her third shot from some tall grass on the 564-yard 16th.
That shot put her in even more trouble, in an area with tall grass and some trees. She took an unplayable lie and went back to the previous spot to re-hit.
An 8-iron from there went over the green, but Chun did manage to get up and down for a 7. The two-time major champion from South Korea led by five shots after the first round and six at the halfway point. After the third round, she had an 8-under 208 total.
Lydia Ko (76) and Jennifer Kupcho (74) — Chun’s playing partners — had their own problems, but Lexi Thompson and Hye-Jin Choi both shot 70 and were tied for second with Sei Young Kim (71) at 5 under.
Thompson will play in the final group as she tries for her first major victory since 2014.
“You always want to be in the final group in any tournament,” she said. “I love that the hard work has been able to pay off for me. I’ve been putting in the time, so to see it pay off and pay dividends means the world to me.”
Ko wasn’t able to take advantage of Chun’s struggles. She bogeyed four of five holes during one stretch on the front nine, then birdied four of the next seven. She wrapped up the round with four straight bogeys.
Kupcho had three birdies and three bogeys in the first seven holes and couldn’t gain much ground on the leader.
Kim, who won this event two years ago, had a comparatively drama-free round with two birdies and a bogey. Choi shot 34 on the back nine while playing in a group with Thompson. They’ll be together again Sunday.
“It was the first time playing with her, and I actually watched her as a fan when I was an amateur,” Choi said. “It was a good experience to play with her. Of course, I tried to focus on my game.”
Thompson made three birdies on the back nine, including a putt from about 30 feet on No. 15. She has 11 LPGA Tour victories but none since 2019. She’s played her way into contention after a first-round 74.
Thompson finished second at Crown Colony in February and at Upper Montclair last month.
“I know I’m in a good state with my game and just my mental state, so going out tomorrow enjoying the walk with my caddie and hopefully a lot of fans out there supporting us,” she said. “Whatever score I shoot, I shoot.”
Hannah Green (72) was fifth at 4 under, a stroke ahead of Atthaya Thitikul (68), who was so far behind at the start of the day she was in one of the groups sent off on No. 10. Brooke Henderson (73), Kupcho and Jennifer Chang (73) were tied for sixth with Thitikul.
NOTES: U.S. Women’s Open champ Minjee Lee (73) was 2 under. … Defending champion Nelly Korda (72) was tied for 29th.
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SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Sema4 Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SMFR) investors who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.
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Sema4 Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SMFR) Securities Fraud Class Action:
The complaint challenges Defendants' statements concerning Sema4's billing practices and reported revenues.
Specifically, Defendants allegedly misrepresented and concealed: (1) there was a significant risk that Sema4 would reverse a material amount of previously recognized revenue that it could not recoup from third party payors; (2) the company was experiencing declining selling prices for its reproductive health segment; and, (3) as a result of the foregoing, Sema4's financial results would be adversely affected.
The truth emerged on Aug. 15, 2022, when Sema4 announced disappointing Q2 2022 financial results, including revenues of just $36 million, or 23% lower than the prior year's quarter. The company blamed its dismal results on having reversed appx. $30 million revenues attributable to overpayments by a third-party payor prior to Q2 2022. The company also announced its President and Chief R&D Officer (Eric Schadt) was stepping down and it was eliminating approximately 13% of its workforce as part of a series of restructuring and corporate realignments.
This news sent the price of Sema4 shares crashing 33% lower on Aug. 16, 2022.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Sema4 misled investors about its financial results," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Sema4 and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Sema4 should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email SMFR@hbsslaw.com.
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US takes emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday it’s taking emergency action to save giant sequoias by speeding up projects that could start within weeks to clear underbrush to protect the world’s largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires.
The move to bypass some environmental review could cut years off the normal approval process required to cut smaller trees in national forests and use intentionally lit low-intensity fires to reduce dense brush that has helped fuel raging wildfires that have killed up to 20% of all large sequoias over the past two years.
“Without urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias,” Forest Service Chief Randy Moore said in a statement. “This emergency action to reduce fuels before a wildfire occurs will protect unburned giant sequoia groves from the risks of high-severity wildfires.”
The trees, the world’s largest by volume, are under threat like never before. More than a century of aggressive fire suppression has left forests choked with dense vegetation, downed logs and millions of dead trees killed by bark beetles that have fanned raging infernos intensified by drought and exacerbated by climate change.
The forest service’s announcement is among a wide range of efforts underway to save the species found only on the western slope of Sierra Nevada range in central California. Most of about 70 groves are clustered around Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and some extend into and north of Yosemite National Park.
Sequoia National Park, which is run by the Interior Department and not subject to the emergency action, is considering a novel and controversial plan to plant sequoia seedlings where large trees have been wiped out by fire.
The Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act, which also includes a provision to speed up environmental reviews like the forest service plan, was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of congressmen including House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, whose district includes sequoias.
The group applauded Moore’s announcement Friday but said in a statement that more needs to be done to make it easier to thin forests.
“The Forest Service’s action today is an important step forward for Giant Sequoias, but without addressing other barriers to protecting these groves, this emergency will only continue,” the group said. “It’s time to codify this action by establishing a true comprehensive solution to fireproof every grove in California through the SOS Act and save our sequoias.”
Work planned to begin as soon as this summer in 12 groves spread across the Sequoia National Forest and Sierra National Forest in would cost $21 million to remove so-called ladder fuels made up of brush, dead wood and smaller trees that allow fires to spread upward and torch the canopies of the sequoias that can exceed 300 feet (90 meters) in height.
The plan calls for cutting smaller trees and vegetation and using prescribed fires — intentionally lit and monitored by firefighters during damp conditions — to remove the decaying needles, sticks and logs that pile up on the forest floor.
Some environmental groups have criticized forest thinning as an excuse for commercial logging.
Ara Marderosian, executive director of the Sequoia ForestKeeper group, called the announcement a “well-orchestrated PR campaign.”
He said it fails to consider how logging can exacerbate wildfires and could increase carbon emissions that will worsen the climate crisis.
“Fast-tracking thinning fails to consider that roadways and logged areas ... allows wind-driven fires because of greater airflow caused by the opening in the canopy, which increases wildfire speed and intensity,” he said.
Rob York, a professor and cooperative extension specialist at forests operated by the University of California, Berkeley, said the forest service’s plan could be helpful but would require extensive followup.
“To me it represents a triage approach to deal with the urgent threat to giant sequoias,” York said in an email. “The treatments will need to be followed up with frequent prescribed fires in order to truly restore and protect the groves long-term.”
The mighty sequoia, protected by thick bark and with its foliage typically high above the flames, was once considered nearly inflammable.
The trees even thrive with occasional low intensity blazes — like ones Native Americans historically lit or allowed to burn — that clear out trees competing for sunlight and water. The heat from flames opens cones and allows seeds to spread.
But fires in recent years have shown that although the trees can live beyond 3,000 years, they are not immortal and greater action may be needed to protect them.
During a fire last year in Sequoia National Park, firefighters wrapped the most famous trees in protective foil and used flame retardant in the trees’ canopies.
Earlier this month, when fire threatened the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park, firefighters set up sprinklers.
Flames burned into the grove — the first wildfire to do so in more than a century — but there was no major damage. A park forest ecologist credited the controlled burns with protecting the 500 large trees.
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China has become the first country to green-light an inhaled Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for potential use of the needle-free product in the country, where suppressing the spread of Covid-19 remains a top priority.
The vaccine maker, CanSino Biologics, said in a statement Sunday that China's medicines regulator had approved the inhaled dose for emergency use as a booster vaccine.
The product, known as Convidecia Air, delivers a vaccine dose through a puff of air from a nebulizer that is then inhaled by mouth. CanSino's injected Convidecia Covid-19 vaccine is already in use in China and has been approved in a handful of other countries.
According to a database maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO), CanSino's new product is one of two specifically "inhaled" vaccines that had reached clinical phase development, as a number of companies worldwide research innovative ways to deliver Covid-19 protection via the nose and mouth.
The clearance of the inhaled shot comes as multiple Chinese cities enforce large-scale Covid lockdowns and mass testing drives in response to small-scale outbreaks.
The country continues to adhere to a stringent zero-Covid policy, even as the rest of the world learns to live with the virus.
More than 70 Chinese cities have been placed under full or partial Covid lockdown since late August, impacting more than 300 million people, according to a CNN tally.
A low vaccination rate among the elderly is one medical reason used by Chinese authorities to justify the ongoing disease control measures.
Meanwhile, new variants of the coronavirus have impacted the protection offered by first-generation vaccines around the world, including China's homegrown vaccines that provide less robust antibody protection compared with mRNA vaccines developed in the West.
Booster and vaccination campaigns -- and the development of next-generation products -- are ongoing within China.
It remains unclear what place the new inhaled vaccine will fill in this landscape. CanSino cautioned in a company filing that some regulatory steps remain before the vaccine can go to market, and said its product would face "fierce competition" domestically, where nine vaccines have so far received authorization.
In a news release, CanSino said Convidecia Air "can induce strong humoral, cellular and mucosal immunity."
The manufacturer didn't provide data to support those claims, but referred to studies in The Lancet medical journal.
In a small study published in August, CanSino researchers reported that in people who'd had two injected doses of the CoronaVac vaccine, a booster of the inhaled vaccine increased antibody levels compared with a third injected dose of CoronaVac.
CoronaVac, a shot developed by Beijing-based Sinovac used widely in China and globally, uses a different kind of technology from Convidecia, so the inhaled dose provided a heterologous, or mix-and-match, boost.
The study didn't test whether the inhaled dose kept people from getting infected or preventing them from passing Covid on to others.
Globally, drug manufacturers are racing to make next-generation vaccines that can improve protection against Covid, including those that use innovative methods of delivering doses.
Clinical trials are underway to test more than a dozen spray vaccines to see if they can create so-called mucosal immunity. This boosts certain antibodies in the nose and mouth, specifically, with the goal of preventing an infection from taking hold in the first place.
There's hope that these non-shot vaccines, which are given as drops, sprays or tablets to the mouth and nose, may also prevent the infection from spreading from person to person -- something injected vaccines don't do very well following the emergence of new variants of the virus.
CanSino's Convidecia vaccine is similar to the Johnson & Johnson and Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines. It uses a harmless virus called an adenovirus to ferry instructions for making Covid's spike proteins into cells so the body can create antibodies against them.
None of CanSino's products have been authorized for use in the United States, but the World Health Organization earlier this year listed the injected version of Convidecia for emergency use.
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The Inside Scoop to Celebrate America's Favorite Dessert
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is in full swing, and ice cream lovers everywhere are finishing their time in the sunshine with the treat they love most. That's why the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is celebrating America's favorite dessert this month.
And there is a lot to celebrate because Americans really love their ice cream. They consumed 12.1 pounds per person in 2019 – basically the weight of a 40" TV. They eat it often – 73% of consumers eat ice cream at least once per week, and 84% prefer to purchase ice cream at the grocery store and eat it at home.*
This all equals a big piece of business. Fortune Business Insights estimates the global ice cream market will reach $97.85 billion in 2027, up from $71.52 billion in 2021. That's a 37% jump in less than a decade thanks to the world's craving for ice cream.
Plus, ice cream and novelties are a family affair and not just for those enjoying it. The majority of U.S. ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers have been in business for more than 50 years, and many are still family-owned businesses.
Such a big dessert deserves an equally big celebration! And what's bigger than FREE ice cream for a year? Consumers have a chance to win this sweet prize by submitting an entry at www.EasyHomeMeals.com.
When they visit, they'll find new and innovative recipes from our experts and influencers. From the inventive Frozen Rainbow Dessert Jars to the family favorite Cookie Crust Ice Cream Pie, scoop after scoop of tasty ideas, recipes and more are waiting to be discovered.
It's no wonder NFRA's Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotion is bigger than ever. All over the nation, shoppers will find promotions, special deals and signage at their local supermarkets throughout July.
- The top three flavors of ice cream are Chocolate, Cookies 'N Cream and Vanilla*
- Chocolate is the most popular topping sauce*
- Strawberries are the most popular fruit topping*
- Cookies are the most popular confection topping*
- Chocolate was the first ice cream flavor ever invented*
- The World Record for most ice cream eaten is 16.5 pints in six minutes, set by Miki Sudo
- The average dairy cow produces enough milk in its lifetime to make 7,500 gallons of ice cream
- Ice cream cones were invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri by concessions vendors as a way for people to eat ice cream easily while they enjoyed the fair
- More than two billion popsicles are sold each year
Proper storage and handling of ice cream and novelties helps to maintain the high quality and good taste of the products. Don't let your ice cream repeatedly soften and refreeze.
NFRA reminds you to make the ice cream aisle your last stop in the grocery store. Keep your frozen purchases in a separate section of the cart while shopping and pack your ice cream in an additional brown paper bag for the ride home. They also suggest that you store your frozen treats in the main part of the freezer, not on the door, where they are subject to more fluctuating temperatures.
NFRA (www.nfraweb.org) is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. NFRA sponsors national promotions March Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month and June/July Ice Cream & Novelties; and provides consumer information such as food safety guidelines, meal preparation tips, recipes and sweepstakes opportunities through its www.EasyHomeMeals.com consumer website and social media properties.
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PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fast-paced card game that can be enjoyed by everyone," said an inventor, from Indianapolis, Ind., "so I invented the MOOS-JA. My design could provide a fun addition for game nights and parties."
The patent-pending invention provides a new card game for families and friends. In doing so, it offers a challenging alternative to traditional games. As a result, it enhances entertainment and fun and it could spark friendly competition. The invention features a portable design that is easy to learn and play so it is ideal for the general population.
The original design was submitted to the Indianapolis sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-IPL-335, 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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The Winmate M140TG Rugged Extreme is the most potent 14-inch fully rugged tablet available
TAIPEI, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winmate, a rugged computing industry leader, announced its new M140TG 14-inch extreme rugged tablet designed to provide field users mobility and connectivity needed to help them stay productive.
Winmate's M140TG extreme Rugged tablet can be configured to individual user needs. The device can be outfitted with the latest 11th Intel Core Processors boasting up to 2TB of high performance and reliable PCIe solid-state drives. The new rugged tablet is also IP-65 rated for protection against dust, dirt, and water. The M140TG Rugged extreme tablet has been drop tested from 4ft and has been built to withstand -20 to 60 Fahrenheit temperatures. For those in need of extended battery life, Winmate offers an optional dual hot-swappable battery architecture and an on-the-go charging ecosystem for uninterrupted operation.
Land survey
Winmate's M140TG extreme rugged tablet can be used in multiple industries, whether the user is mapping property boundaries, designing and laying out subdivisions, or taking precision measurements of angles and elevation. M140TG is the ideal product for collecting land survey data. Increase users' efficiency and productivity while improving the land around them by relying on it for all their land surveying needs.
Vibrant display
The M140TG's 14" 1920 x 1080 wide viewing angle LED Panel gives users a big-screen experience; powerful speakers deliver a crisp, clear sound that brings the picture for data collection. Winmate's M140TG extreme rugged tablet and handhelds are used in various geospatial applications, including land surveys, construction survey, and forensics mapping. Winmate's geospatial customers depend on its rugged tablets to be the ideal tools for mapping, surveying, and GIS data collection applications. Thanks to the ultra-rugged construction, massive battery capacity, sunlight viewable, and expandable, customizable solutions. It is built from the inside out and includes various features designed to help users collect accurate GIS data efficiently in harsh outdoor and industrial conditions.
Certified as SOTI MobiControl ready
With more than 10,000 enterprise deployments and millions of devices managed globally, SOTI's MobiControl is the most trusted MDM management solution. It offers many features, including web filtering, real-time antivirus and malware protection, telecom expense management and secure content library, and support for devices running on Windows and Android.
The Winmate M140TG with SOTI MobiControl will particularly benefit users in the utility, transport and logistics, emergency services, and military sectors, allowing them to update devices and receive support remotely in the field. With SOTI's MobiControl, corporate IT managers or individuals can access/ control/ track/ manage all enterprise-owned M140TG units over-the-air to give remote monitoring and support anytime, anywhere. By pairing the M140TG Rugged Windows Tablet with SOTI Mobicontrol, enterprises can increase business efficiencies by keeping them updated and reducing the cost, complexity, and downtime of business-critical mobility.
CEO of Winmate Inc., Ken Lu, explained why the company's new rugged tablet is the perfect fit for field workers as well as first responders, saying: "Winmate Rugged customers often operate in the most challenging, unpredictable environments out there, and constant access to their data can be vital to their roles. Winmate new M140TG Rugged Extreme tablet offers the latest processors and several connectivity options in a compact, light device, perfect for those in the field. The M140TG with an ultra-large display delivers a premium experience. It is specially created for mobile workforces, combining ruggedness, functionality, and portability to create a reliable yet versatile tablet that matches various challenges and situations."
Availability
Winmate new M140TG rugged laptop is now available for order. Please get in touch with Winmate's sales team at sales@winmate.com.tw or NASales@winmate.com.tw (for the North America region).
ABOUT WINMATE
For more than 25 years, Winmate Inc. has been the global leader in developing advanced rugged, mobile technologies for industries operating in the most challenging environments. These include warehouse/ logistics, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Automotive Industry, Marine, Military, Food & Chemical Industry, and Industry Automation. As one of the first companies to start manufacturing industrial displays and touch screen devices, the company has continued to refine its signature 'rugged' technology and engineering expertise to create high-performance products. All Winmate devices are designed, manufactured, and tested to the highest standards to ensure maximum quality and reliability. For over a decade, government and enterprise customers have been committed to engineering and service excellence. Winmate products have been widely adopted by the government and enterprise customers, including oil and gas, utilities, field service, military, and public safety. For more information, visit www.winmate.com.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluewater Resort & Casino and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") jointly announced that the property in Parker, Arizona has recently purchased QCI Host and QCI Marketing and will now be using the entire suite of QCI products. Leveraging the entire QCI platform allows the casino to quickly identify revenue opportunities, execute and evaluate campaigns and elevate player development efforts with a single source of the truth.
"We're looking forward to having immediate, real-time access to guest information that doesn't require a programmer or data specialist. The clear and concise information QCI is able to provide ensures that we are making intelligent and data driven decisions within our marketing and player development programs," said Michele Habig, Director of Marketing for Bluewater Resort & Casino.
CEO of QCI, Dr. Ralph Thomas, stated "we are honored that Bluewater Resort & Casino has purchased QCI Marketing and QCI Host and will now be using the entire suite of QCI tools. Through our ongoing weekly meetings, we look forward to partnering with Bluewater Resort & Casino to continue to enhance our product offering."
Opened in 1999, Bluewater Resort & Casino (www.bluewaterfun.com), along the shores of the Colorado River in Parker, Ariz., is fast becoming the entertainment capital of western Arizona. An enterprise of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, each of the 200 Bluewater hotel rooms overlook the river and mountains. The resort offers over 500 slot machines, table games, a poker room and a bingo hall. Nationally renowned celebrities appear regularly at the Bluewater Amphitheater and Show Room. The resort has a marina and several restaurants, along with the Wake Board Island wake board cable park.
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in over 3,200 sites across four continents. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix. Main phone number: (858) 299.5715 www.QuickCustomIntelligence.com
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Digitally native Catch Co. opens Karl's Fishing & Outdoors in Fort Worth, marking a new retail journey for the brand
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Karl's Fishing & Outdoors, a brand revered by outdoor enthusiasts, announced today the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store located at 1621 River Run, Fort Worth, Texas. The direct-to-consumer digital platform, created for both novice and seasoned anglers, is marking a new chapter in its journey with the opening of an immersive and memorable retail experience that allows visitors to enjoy the outdoors in an entirely new way.
Located in WestBend, a 278,000-square-foot retail, office and dining destination in Fort Worth's University District with trails leading to the Trinity River, Karl's Fishing & Outdoors is a 2,500-square-foot storefront that combines retail with engaging, hands-on experiences. The interactive store features best-in-class products for fishing and outdoor buffs. Ideally located on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, the store will host fishing lessons and meetups, including philanthropic events and entertainment.
"When we started Catch Co. 10 years ago, our goal was to help people discover quality products that would help them get outside and enjoy nature," said Ross Gordon, founder and CEO of Catch Co., Karl's Fishing & Outdoors parent company. "Opening our first Karl's Fishing & Outdoors store takes our mission to the next level by creating a shared space for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to connect, learn about new products and ultimately embrace their passion for the outdoors."
The store design features interactive, tech-enabled experiences that demonstrate how products are used to catch fish, such as interactive displays that let you touch and feel baits and see how they act underwater. Shoppers can choose from a variety of leading brands like Mystery Tackle Box, The Googan Squad, BioSpawn, 10,000 Fish, HUK, Shimano, Daiwa, Lew's and others. Products include rods, reels, tackle, kits, tools, fly fishing gear, kayaks, apparel and outdoor lifestyle items.
"The Karl's Fishing & Outdoors flagship store promises to deliver an experience that hasn't been seen in the outdoor category," said Teeg Stouffer, director of retail experience, Catch Co. "The clean, simple design and tech-enhanced features make it an intimidation-free shopping experience – even for those who are new to fishing and outdoor activities – or the perfect place to find a gift for the outdoorsperson in your life."
The storefront will host a variety of grand opening events, starting with today's ribbon cutting hosted by Karl Von Dibble, "chief fishing officer" and the brand's larger-than-life personality. Influencers and fishing celebrities will also make appearances, and the brand's eye-catching Bassmobile, a 40-foot bass on wheels, will be on site to add to the fun Thursday through Sunday. In celebration of the opening, the shoppers will have access to exclusive giveaways and special offers:
- On both Saturday and Sunday, the first 25 shoppers will receive a limited-edition Googan Squad Texas Flag Contender lure and sticker. Thereafter, the collectible will be on sale for $29.99 or $20.99 for Karl's Club Members.
- Visitors may sign up for free Karl's Club 30-Day trial memberships and take advantage of Karl's Club pricing (up to 30% off in-store and online)
- Customers will receive a free limited-edition Googan Squad Texas decal with any purchase, a pack of 10,000 Fish Yoto Worms with any purchase over $25 and a free Googan Squad Clickbait with any purchase over $50 (while supplies last).
- Visitors will have the opportunity to enter to win a BOTE Lono Kayak ($1,749 value).
Karl's plans to roll out stores in other locations throughout the U.S., with its second location at Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn. slated for later this year.
Find more grand opening details at www.shopkarls.com/fort-worth. To learn more about Karl's Fishing & Outdoors and join the Karl's Club, visit ShopKarls.com. Follow along with over 3 million anglers on the brand's @CatchCo, @MysteryTackleBox and @KarlsBaitandTackle social channels on all platforms.
Founded in 2012 by fishing enthusiast Ross Gordon, Catch Co. is on a mission to 'rescue people from the indoors' with the best products, content, and shopping experiences in all of fishing. Catch Co. is best known for its innovative commerce brands Mystery Tackle Box, the original monthly subscription box of lures and tackle, and Karl's Bait & Tackle, a membership-based ecommerce platform. The company has also developed some of the industry's most innovative and engaging brands, including BioSpawn, 10,000 Fish, and collaborated with The Googan Squad to bring many of their industry leading products to market. For more information and inspiration to get outside, visit www.catchco.com.
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Lawyer sets up tent to help homeless residents cleared from freeway camps
By KPIX Staff
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BERKELEY, California (KPIX) — For years, roughly 160 people made their homes between exits along Interstate 80 in Berkeley.
While many have found shelter. about a dozen people are still left out on the streets.
Sarah T. remains unhoused.
“It’s not only physically exhausting, it’s emotionally and mentally debilitating. You get worn down. It’s hard to get up every day,” she told KPIX.
Sarah has been on the move after her homeless encampment along I-80 was cleared. She’s tired and says she wants only one thing: “Just a place to live, you know?”
Sarah and about a dozen others found a block near the freeway in Berkeley to call home for now but she says she’s been harassed by security guards from neighboring businesses.
Andrea Henson, a civil rights attorney who helps the homeless, heard about the harassment and decided to set up a tent next to her clients.
“I’ll put my tent up and you have me. No one is going to come and talk to you that way and we’re going to find out who this is and I’ll deal with it. I’ll defend you,” Henson said.
Henson has been working with this group since 2019 to help them find housing. While others were placed in congregate housing, Henson says these residents have special needs.
“The folks that were left were the most disabled so they couldn’t go into congregate shelters because they had serious disabilities — mental disabilities that prevented them from being around strangers,” she explained.
Henson says her clients have spent years on waiting lists trying to navigate the system. Lawyers with the nonprofit “Where Do We Go Berkeley” (and specifically Henson) have given this group hope that they will soon have a roof over their heads.
“She definitely gives us wind beneath our wings kind of thing,” Sarah T. said.
“I help them right where they are and I’m very passionate as a civil rights attorney. I want to help those that no one will help,” Henson said.
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Disney Cruise Line redefines longstanding maritime tradition, continues to help grant even more life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through newly announced initiatives
CELEBRATION, Fla. , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line announced today that all Make-A-Wish® children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish, which sets sail this summer from Port Canaveral, Florida. Disney Cruise Line also continues to support the transformative work that wish-granting organizations do every day through newly announced initiatives which include an exclusive merchandise collection and the donation of a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish.
Redefining the longstanding maritime tradition of appointing a ship "godmother," this is the first time in Disney Cruise Line history that children are being recognized in this prestigious role which symbolically bestows good fortune on the vessel and its travelers.
The godchildren of this unique ship of wishes will join the magical group of godmothers for the Disney Cruise Line fleet including Patty Disney, Tinkerbell, Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey.
"Make-A-Wish children and their families are brave, determined, resilient, and some of the most inspirational people you could ever meet," said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. "Wishing is a transformative experience that brings hope and joy, and it is our privilege to proudly recognize children who strive to overcome challenges as our Disney Wish godchildren. Working with Make-A-Wish to support children with critical illnesses and making magic when it is needed most will always be a priority for The Walt Disney Company."
During the Disney Wish christening ceremony, Make-A-Wish children will recite the blessing for the newest ship, evoking the spirit of optimism The Walt Disney Company is known for. The event will be an unforgettable celebration of enchantment that will showcase the innovative new ship and celebrate Make-A-Wish as a key part of making wishes come true aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships.
Since 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have helped grant life-changing wishes for more than 145,000 children with critical illnesses around the world. Historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish, with many of these wishes involving visits to global Disney destinations and sailings with Disney Cruise Line.
"The selection of Make-A-Wish children as the godchildren of the Disney Wish is another example of how Disney and Make-A-Wish continue to find innovative ways to bring joy to the lives of wish kids and their families," said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "We are honored to partner with The Walt Disney Company and we look forward to granting countless more wishes together."
In celebration of the Disney Wish and the incredible power of wishes, Disney Cruise Line has worked with Make-A-Wish to create an exclusive line of merchandise that includes a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush, ear headband, trading pin, spirit jersey and tumbler.
Disney will donate 10% of the purchase price from the sale of every item in the Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection now through July 18, 2023, to Make-A-Wish to grant even more life-changing wishes. The full Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection is available aboard the Disney Wish, and select items are available on shopDisney.com beginning July 18, 2022.
Disney Cruise Line also donated a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish, an initiative that raised more than $260,000. Proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish and Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.
Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has provided quintessential family cruise vacations, blending the magic of Disney with the excitement of ocean cruising. Unforgettable onboard experiences are paired with itineraries to sun-drenched destinations of the Caribbean year-round and awe-inspiring seasonal sailings throughout Alaska and Europe. Most Caribbean itineraries also include a stop at Disney's Castaway Cay, an award-winning island in The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its horizons, with three new ships scheduled for delivery in 2022, 2024 and 2025 and a second Bahamian destination, Lighthouse Point, located on the island of Eleuthera. All three new ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas and, at approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, having granted more than 520,000 wishes in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 32,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org, and for more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. ("Hyzon") (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy vehicles, will host its Investor Day on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. On its Investor Day, Hyzon Management will tour its Groningen, Netherlands facilities and host a presentation on the Company's strategic direction and vision to growth which will be webcast live.
What: Hyzon Investor Day Presentation
When: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Time: 8:00 am EDT (2:00 pm CEST)
Webcast: Hyzon 2022 Investor Day Webcast Registration (live and replay)
Analysts who wish to attend the in-person event to participate in tours of the Groningen facilities and a Hyzon FCEV ride-along demonstration, please contact IR@HyzonMotors.com.
An archived webcast of the presentation will be accessible from the Investor Relations section of the company's website https://investors.hyzonmotors.com/events-and-presentations/.
About Hyzon Motors Inc.
Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with U.S. operations in the Chicago and Detroit areas, and international operations in the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Germany, and China, Hyzon is a leader in fuel cell electric mobility with an exclusive focus on the commercial vehicle market, and a near-term focus on back to base (captive fleet) operations. Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon aims to supply zero-emission heavy duty trucks and buses to customers in North America, Europe and around the world to mitigate emissions from diesel transportation, one of the single largest sources of carbon emissions globally. Hyzon is contributing to the escalating adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, leading fuel cell performance and history of rapid innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today that two lateral partners have joined the firm's Medical Malpractice & Health Care Practice in the White Plains and New York offices, effective September 1, 2022.
Timothy Sheehan and Joe Swart joined the firm from DeCorato Sheehan Merolesi & Federico LLP. Before working at DeCorato, Sheehan was a trial lawyer at Wilson Elser from 1987 to 2012, serving as a partner for the last 19 years of his tenure.
In returning to the firm, Sheehan will be based in the White Plains office, and Swart will work in the New York City office.
"I want to welcome Tim and Joe to the firm and to our practice," said Lori Semlies, co-chair of Wilson Elser's Medical Malpractice & Health Care Practice. "Tim and Joe will strengthen our already deep trial bench and bolster the defense litigation capabilities we offer our clients. On a personal note, I was an associate on Tim's team when I joined Wilson Elser, and am thrilled to be working with him again."
Sheehan is an experienced trial attorney, focusing on the defense of high-exposure medical malpractice claims. For more than 35 years, he has represented hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, dentists, chiropractors and other medical professionals in a myriad of claims arising out of the delivery of medical care across all areas of specialization.
As a measure of his experience and reputation, Sheehan was certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New York as a medical malpractice panelist and served in that capacity in Westchester, New York and Kings counties while the panel system was in effect.
Swart concentrates his practice on defending hospitals, physicians, physicians' assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners. He specializes in every aspect of complex medical malpractice litigation, including obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, brain injury and surgical cases, often obtaining an early dismissal or facilitating a defendant's verdict at trial.
Prior to entering private practice, Swart was a prosecutor in the Kings County District Attorney's Office, where he spearheaded long-term criminal investigations into narcotics and firearms trafficking cartels, including the Latin Kings and other gangs. His investigations received attention from national media, including Court TV, The New York Times and HBO.
Sheehan earned his J.D. degree in 1984 from University of Buffalo Law School and a B.A. degree in 1981 from the University of Buffalo. Swart earned his J.D. degree in 1996 from New York Law School and a B.A. degree in 1993 from Auburn University.
Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 900 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases, frequently "parachuting in" to assume unresolved matters from other law firms. Our success also derives from winning on our clients' terms and rigorously adhering to their guidelines. We are ranked 105 in the Am Law 200 and 57th in the National Law Journal's NLJ 500. For more information, go to
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- The metaverse gets its first blue agave field.
- Casa San Matías purchases its first property in the metaverse in The Sandbox
TEQUILA, Mexico, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casa San Matías, one of the tequila distilleries with the most tradition in Mexico, brings the first field of blue agave, from a real 100% Mexican company, to The Sandbox, a metaverse that allows users to buy virtual land and customize it with games and playable experiences.
With the purchase of a property on the platform and the development of immersive experiences, the tequila company seeks to innovate and share the tradition of tequila processes on Web3.
Casa San Matías is a Mexican tequila firm founded in 1886 supported entirely by Mexican capital and is currently developing the first blue agave field in the metaverse, a virtual space in which real or fictional situations are recreated so that people can enjoy new experiences. This will allow everyone to experience the process of making the Mexican distillate in an immersive way, exploring spaces through blockchain technologies.
In this unique experience in which Casa San Matías is a pioneer, in addition to learning the history and the processes of each one of the tequilas it has, they will ensure that visitors, when entering the virtual field, are part of the jima (the agave shredding process) and know the different brands of the house. Finally, users will be able to own NFT agave and other key elements in tequila production.
From this moment on, and taking as a reference International Tequila Day, which is celebrated around the world on the third Saturday of July each year, Casa San Matías will begin a process of creation, evolution and constant development for this first agave field in the metaverse. Gradually, new experiences will be added that users can be part of, as well as connect and interact in a fully digital space.
Up to this day, The Sandbox has managed to gather more than 2 million registered users, securing collaborations with more than 165 brands in multiple industries: from technology, video games and music, to entertainment and sports.
Casa San Matías aims to be the link between evolution and tradition, which is why they remain faithful to teach stage of the quality: from the growth and harvest of the agaves, to the distillation and the aging that is carried out in its Hacienda. For images and more information visit www.metaverse.sanmatias.com.
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Falcons trade up to draft Penn State edge rusher Ebiketie
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons traded up in the second round of the NFL draft to address one of their biggest needs by selecting Penn State edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie. The Falcons finished last in the NFL with 18 sacks in 2021 — 11 fewer than any other team. Placing a priority on boosting their pass rush, the Falcons moved up in a trade with the New York Giants to select Ebiketie with their first of two second-round picks. Atlanta selected XXXX later in the second round. Southern California wide receiver Drake London was Atlanta’s first-round pick on Thursday night. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/29/falcons-trade-up-to-draft-penn-state-edge-rusher-ebiketie/ | 2022-04-30T01:54:39Z |
A man who lost control of his hydrogen balloon while harvesting pine nuts in China has been found and rescued -- after landing in a forest two days later and more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) away.
The man, surnamed Hu, had been working alongside a colleague on Sunday in Hailin county, Heilongjiang province, when they lost control of the balloon. While his colleague jumped to safety, Hu missed his chance and drifted away.
He was not found until 9 a.m. local time on Tuesday when -- after tracing his mobile phone signal -- a rescue team made up of more than 500 people from the local police and fire departments spotted his balloon stuck in a tree, state-run Global Times reported on Wednesday.
"I almost gave up," Hu told the Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV. "Thanks to the rescuers, otherwise, I wouldn't be alive."
Hu told interviewers he had been cold and hungry during the ordeal. However, he was largely unharmed, suffering what were described as only minor injuries to his waist.
The use of hydrogen or helium balloons to harvest pine nuts has become more common in China in recent years and there are occasionally reports of pickers being swept away -- though not usually as far as Hu.
In 2019, two men picking pine cones in China's Changbai mountains reportedly lost control of their balloon and drifted 10 kilometers (6 miles) -- before landing safely and being arrested for breaking aviation regulations. In another case, in 2017, a nut picker went missing near the North Korea border after his balloon became untethered.
Even without out-of-control balloons, harvesting pine nuts in China can be a dangerous business. Traditionally, pickers wearing spiked shoes climb the trees -- which can grow to 20 meters (about 65 feet) -- and falls can be fatal.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way for people with hand deformities to wear latex gloves without the hassle of excess or empty material," said an inventor, from St. Louis, Mo., "so I invented UNIVERSAL LATEX GLOVES. My design would allow everyone to protect their hands from disease-causing germs, regardless of their hand shape."
The patent-pending invention provides latex glove options for people with hand deformities. In doing so, it ensures that the gloves offer a proper and comfortable fit. As a result, it provides added protection and peace of mind and it eliminates the need to wear standard gloves that may be awkward and ineffective. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for individuals with missing fingers, shorter fingers, partial fingers, club hands and amputations. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Kansas City sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CWC-145, 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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Topeka Jayhawk Club cheer on KU as they advance to the NCAA Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group of the Jayhawks’ biggest fans gathered here in Topeka for a watch party.
The Topeka Jayhawks Club came together to cheer on KU for their sixteenth final four appearance.
The Topeka Jayhawk Club has been coming to Wings Etc. for every March Madness game.
“It’s so much fun to enjoy the whole game with everybody who are Jayhawk fans, so to me it makes it a lot more fun than just watching it at home,” said club president, Margo Leonard.
The fan club is open to anyone and everyone but they do have one requirement.. you must be a Jayhawks fan.
“It only costs twenty dollars to join the club and you get a KU related gift, a basketball poster and if you’re a new member, you get some other gifts, we also do a lot of fun stuff.”
The club is also known for sending off and welcoming back KU players out at Forbes Field.
The Topeka Jayhawks Club will be back at Wings Etc. on Monday, if you would like to sign up click here.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VerticalWeb.com CEO Beth Guide has been named by the Federation of Houston Professional Women as one of Houston's Women of Excellence for 2022.
The Federation of Houston Professional Women has this annual peer-selected award, which acknowledges women who have made exceptional contributions through leadership and mentorship as woman-led companies to Houston and its surrounding communities. "Vertical Web works diligently to improve the landscape for Houston businesses, and I am very humbled to receive such a prestigious award," said Guide.
Guide has been a part of FHPW for seven years through member organization Memorial Women's Business Network, a group of dynamic women who network and support each other's businesses in a spirit of professionalism and friendship.
"Both organizations have helped me grow as a community leader, and I could not have earned this award without their support," Guide continued. One of the most important services Vertical Web, a Digital Marketing Agency, provides to Houston is its commitment to mentoring business owners that do not know where to turn to get technology help. Because of this ongoing need, Guide continues to offer free SEO Classes to help support small business owners.
"We have expanded our role through the years and have now added SCORE Houston, as well as Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship. I really wish I had a program like this when I started my businesses," Guide added. "It is extremely important to Houston to continue having a diverse economy that nurtures its small businesses as it continues to be a force on the world economic stage, and this is our small part in it," she concluded.
The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday September 16th at the Norris Conference Center at Town and Country.
Vertical Web is a full-service digital marketing agency serving Houston. Services include SEO, web design and development, as well as web hosting. They work with businesses of all sizes to host, promote and rank websites, as well as provide turnkey IT solutions for small to midsize businesses. Visit verticalweb.com to learn more.
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Twitter, Hertz rise; Starbucks, Alnylam fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Twitter, Hertz rise; Starbucks, Alnylam fall.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Twitter, Hertz rise; Starbucks, Alnylam fall. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/04/twitter-hertz-rise-starbucks-alnylam-fall/ | 2022-04-04T22:50:10Z |
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